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Schools
 

Public Schools
Baugo Schools (http://www.baugo.com)
Concord Schools (http://www.concord.k12.in.us)
Elkhart Schools (http://www.elkhart.k12.in.us)
Fairfield Schools (http://www.fairfield.k12.in.us)
Goshen Schools (http://www.goshenschools.org)
Middlebury Schools (http:/www./mcsin-k12.org)
WaNee Schools (http://www.wanee.k12.in.us)

Private Schools
Bethany Christian School (http://www.bethanycs.net)
Redeemer Community Christian School: ph. 264-5739
Elkhart Christian Academy (www.elkhartchristian.org )
Montessori School of Elkhart (http://montessorielkhart.org)
Michiana Christian Montessori School (www.MCMSchool.org)
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School: ph. 264-4855
St. Vincent DePaul Catholic School (www.stvincentelkhart.org/html/school.html)
St. John Catholic School: ph. 533-9480
Trinity Lutheran School (http://www.trinityl.org)

New Creation Academy
30190 County Road 10, Granger, IN 46530
Phone # 574-264-0469
Fax# 574-262-9019
Principal: Rev. David Klahr
Website: NewCreationFellowship.org

Michiana Area School Sites
Edwardsburg Schools (http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/edward/)
Penn Schools (http://www.phm.k12.in.us)

Local School Information/Contacts

Baugo

Schools and principals

  • Jimtown High, 59021 C.R. 3 S., 295-2343, Nathan Dean
  • Jimtown Junior High, 58903 C.R. 3 S., 294-6586, Michael Groh
  • Jimtown Intermediate School; 58703 C.R. 3 S. 294-2158, Jim DuBois
  • Jimtown Elementary, 58901 C.R. 3 S., 522-0379, Mike Stout
  • Jimtown North Elementary, 30046 C.R. 16 W., 293-3507, Alan Metcalfe

School hours

  • High school, 7:30 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
  • Junior high, 7:30 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
  • Elementary, 8:45 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
  • Intermediate, 8:45 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

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Concord

Schools and principals

  • Concord High, 59117 Minuteman Way, 875-6524, Dan Cunningham
  • Concord Junior High, 20450 C.R. 20, 875-5122, Kevin Caird.
  • Concord East Side Elementary, 57156 C.R. 13, S., 875-8517, Sabrina Fritz
  • Concord Ox Bow Elementary, 23702 C.R. 45, 875-8538, Janice Folkmier.
  • Concord South Side Elementary, 23702 Arlene St., 875-6565. Beth Hollingsworth
  • Concord West Side Elementary, 230 W. Mishawaka Rd., 293-2531, Dane Hamilton

School hours
8 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. for high school, 7:55 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. for junior high and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for elementaries.

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Elkhart

Schools and principals

  • Elkhart Area Career Center, 2604 California Road, 262-5650, Steve Barkdull director. Maxine O'Chap, assistant director.
  • Central High, 1 Blazer Blvd., 295-4700, Frank Serge.
  • Memorial High, 2608 California Road, 262-5600, Mark Tobolski.
  • North Side Middle, 300 Lawrence St., 262-5570, Sara Jackowiak.
  • Pierre Moran Middle, 200 W. Lusher Ave., 295-4805, Levon Johnson.
  • West Side Middle, 101 S. Nappanee St., 295-4815, Kristie Stutsman.
  • Beardsley Elementary, 1027 McPherson St., 262-5575, Frances Fitzgerald.
  • Mary Beck Elementary, 818 McDonald St., 295-4830, Ann Rivera.
  • Bristol Elementary, 705 Indiana Ave., Bristol, 848-7421, Melissa Jenette.
  • Cleveland Elementary, 53403 C.R. 1, 262-5580, Martha Strickler.
  • Mary Daly Elementary, 1735 Strong Ave., 295-4870, Arlene Silba.
  • Eastwood Elementary 53215 C.R. 15, 262-5583, Kevin Beveridge.
  • Mary Feeser Elementary, 26665 C.R. 4, 262-5586, Kevin Dean.
  • Hawthorne Elementary, 501 W. Lusher Ave., 295-4820, Bruce Klonowski.
  • Monger Elementary, 1112 Bismark St., 295-4860, Donald Kominowski.
  • Osolo Elementary, 24976 C.R. 6, 262-5590, Jean Creasbaum.
  • Pinewood Elementary, 23879 C.R. 10, 262-5595, Melinda Shaw.
  • Riverview Elementary, 2509 Wood St., 295-4850, Susan Edmonson .
  • Roosevelt Elementary, 215 E. Indiana Ave., 295-4840, Richard Mendez.
  • Woodland Elementary, 54678 C.R. 3, 262-5578, Paula Grandison

School hours
Hours are 7:50 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. for Central, 7:50 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. for Memorial and 7:40 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the middle schools. Elementary schedules vary and are available from the schools.

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Fairfield

Schools and principals

  • Fairfield Jr.—Sr. High, 67530 U.S. 33 Goshen, 831-2184, Phil Hoskins.
  • Benton Elementary, 68350 C.R. 31 Goshen, 831-2192, Dan Sharp
  • Millersburg Elementary, 200 Main St., Millersburg, 642-3074, Rick Patterson
  • New Paris Elementary, Division St., New Paris, 831-2196, Chuck Richards

School hours
For junior and senior high students, school hours are 8:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. The elementary schools run from 8:10 to 3 p.m.

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Goshen

  • Schools and principals
  • Goshen High, 1 Redskin Road, 533-8651, Jim Kirkton
  • Goshen Middle, 1216 S. Indiana Ave., 533-0391, Ann Eaton
  • Chamberlain Elementary, 428 N. Fifth St., 534-2691, Don Jantzi
  • Chandler Elementary, 419 S. Eighth St., 533-5085, Cherie Borg
  • Model Elementary, 412 S. Greene Rd., 533-7677, Susan Olinghouse
  • Parkside Elementary, 1202 S. Seventh St., 533-7765, Betts McFarren
  • West Goshen Elementary, 215 Dewey Ave., 533-7855, Denise Tahara
  • Waterford Elementary, 65560 S.R. 15, 533-6811, Mike Springer

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Middlebury

Schools and principals

  • Northridge High, 57697-1 Northridge Drive, 825-2142, Steve Lyng
  • Heritage Middle School, 57697-2 Northridge Drive, 825-9531, Mitchell Miller
  • Jefferson Elementary, 18565 C.R. 20 533-8216, Phillip Stevens
  • Middlebury Elementary, 432 S. Main St., 825-2158, Chad Stamm
  • Orchard View Elementary, 57720 Northridge Drive, 825-5405, Brian Sloan
  • York Elementary, 13549 S.R. 120, Bristol, 825-5312, Jane Allen

School hours
Middlebury, York and Orchard View, 8 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.; Jefferson, 7:55 a.m. to 2:20; middle school, 8:23 a.m. to 3:20; high school,
8:25 a.m. to 3:25 p.m

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Wa-Nee

Schools and principals

  • Northwood High, 2101 North Main Street, Nappanee, IN 46550, 773-4127, Louie Bonacorsi, Principal
  • Northwood Middle, 207 North Elkhart Street, PO Box 367 Wakarusa, IN 46573, 862-2710, George Roelandts, Principal
  • Nappanee Elementary, 755 East VanBuren Street, Nappanee, IN 46550, 773-7421, Genie Tobias, Principal
  • Wakarusa Elementary, 400 North Washington Street, PO Box 408 Wakarusa, IN 46573, 862-2000, Larry Nafziger, Principal
  • Woodview Elementary, 800 East Woodview Drive, Nappanee, IN 46550, 773-3117, Alan Thompson , Principal

School hours
Woodview hours are 8:40 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Wakarusa hours are 8:10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Nappanee hours are 8:35 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. The middle school goes from 7:55 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. and high school students will be in class from 8:05 a.m. to 3 p.m.Private Schools

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Private schools

Bethany Christian
2904 S. Main St., Goshen — Allan Dueck is principal. For more information, call the school office, 534-2567.

Elkhart Christian Academy
25943 C.R. 22 E., Elkhart — Tuition ranges between $3,200 and $3,900. Jeff Mattner is the school administrator. For more information, call 293-1609.

Marian High School
1311 S. Logan, Mishawaka — School hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All four grades have openings

Montessori School of Elkhart
416 E. Crawford —Hours of school are 8:30 to 3 p.m. for elementary students, 8:30 to 11:15 for morning kindergarten and 12:15 to 3 p.m. for afternoon kindergarten. Chris Miller is education director. For enrollment information, call 264-3037.

Redeemer Community Christian School
23990 Old U.S. 20, Elkhart (lower level of Osolo Missionary Church) — The school offers classes for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Regular class hours are 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. For enrollment information, call the principal, Valerie Schumacher, at 264-5739.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School
117 W. Monroe St, Goshen —For more information, call the school at 533-9480.

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
1331 N. Main St., Elkhart — Tuition is around $1,300. Principals this year are Fred Stump . Tuition is around $1,300. For more information, call 264-4855.

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
1114 S. Main St., Elkhart — Tuition ranges from $360 for preschoolers to $1,425 for non-parish students. Donna Quinn is the principal. For more information, call 293-8451.

Trinity Lutheran School
30888 C.R. 6, Elkhart — Normal school hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interim principals for the school will be Michael A. Font and Sandra M. Price. For more information, contact the school at 5674-8800.

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Michigan Schools

Constantine Schools
Schools & Principals

  • Constantine High,One Falcon Dr., 435-8939, Tim Staffen
  • Constantine Middle school, 750 Canaris St., 435-8940, Seth Parker
  • Riverside Elementary, 600 W. Sixth St., 435-8950, Craig Badman
  • Eastside Elementary, 935 White Pigeon Rd., 435-8960, Kristin Flynn

School hours for elementary students are 8:05 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. High school and middle school go from 7:55 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Edwardsburg Schools
Schools & Principals

  • Edwardsburg Senior High, 69170 Section St., 663-1044, David Zech. Call 663-1025 after July 31 to register.
  • Edwardsburg Middle School, 69160 Section St., 663-1031, Anthony Kuntz . Register after July 31.
  • Edwardsburg Elementary, 69160 Section St., 663-1040, Debra Couch . Register after July 31.
  • Edwardsburg Intermediate School, 69410 Section St., principal Scott Moellenberndt; 663-1063
  • Eagle Lake Elementary, 69410 Section St., 633-1040, James Hendress. Register after July 31.
  • Edwardsburg Primary, 69410 Section St., 663-1037, James Hendress. Register after July 31.

School hours are 7:45 a.m. to 2:34 p.m. for the high school; 7:45 a.m. to 2:31 p.m. for the middle school; 8:40 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. for Eagle Lake Elementary and 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. for Edwardsburg Primary. Kindergarten hours are 8:45 to 11:55 a.m. for the morning group and 12:35 to 3:45 p.m. for the afternoon group.

White Pigeon Schools
Schools & Principals

  • White Pigeon High/Middle, 410, E. Prairie St., White Pigeon, 483-7679, Patrick West, middle and high school principal.
  • White Pigeon Central Elementary, 211-233 E. Hotchin St., White Pigeon, 483-7107, Nicole Airgood.

School hours vary according to the school for grades one through 12.

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Government Offices
 

Goshen

City Hall
202 S. 5th St.

Information for city offices: 533-8621
TDD users: 534-3185

Building Department: 534-1811
Clerk-Treasurer: 533-8625
Park Department: 534-2901
Planning and zoning: 534-3600
Street Department: 534-9711
Water and sewer: 533-9399
Mayor's Office: 533-9322
fax: 533-9740
e-mail: mayor@goshencity.com
Face of the City: 533-3538
232 S. Main St.

Chamber of Commerce
232 S. Main St.
533-2102
www.goshen.org
e-mail: goshencc@tln.net

Cass Phone Book

Sheriff's department: 911 for emergencies
445-8644 for other calls
Animal shelter: 445-3701
County clerk: 445-4464
County treasurer: 445-4468
County administrator/commissioners: 445-4420

Elkhart County
Numbers to Know:

County Commissioners: 534-3541
located at the Elkhart County Administration Building
117 N. Second St., Goshen.

County Clerk: 535-6433
located at the Elkhart County Courthouse on Main Street in Goshen.

Sheriff's Department: 533-8644
located at 111 N. Third St., Goshen.

Public Services: 875-3335
located at the Elkhart County Public Services Building
4230 Elkhart Road, Goshen.

Building Department: 875-3346
also at the Public Services Building.

Telephone Directory

Police and Ambulance Elkhart City Fire Dept.
(nonemergency): 293-8931
Elkhart City Police Dept. (nonemergency): 295-7070
Baugo Fire Dept. (nonemergency): 293-0780
Bristol Fire Dept. (business, nonemergency): 848-4155
Cleveland Fire Dept. (business): 264-5442
Concord Fire Dept. (business, nonemergency): 875-5920
Elkhart County Sheriff (business): 533-8644
Goshen Fire Dept. (business, nonemgergency): 533-7878
Goshen Police Dept. (business, nonemergency): 533-8661
Jefferson Fire Dept. (business): 533-0261
Middlebury Fire Dept. (business, nonemergency): 825-1484
Middlebury Police Dept. (business): 825-9111
Nappanee ambulance, police, fire ( business): 773-4111
Osceola Fire Dept. (nonemergency): 674-6244
Osceola Police Dept.: 674-8685
St. Joseph County Police: 235-9611
Information Helpline: (800) 808-4357
Wakarusa ambulance: 862-2811
Wakarusa Police Dept.: 862-4200

Transportation

Greyhound, Ind. Highways
26084 C.R. 6 E.
262-4406

Amtrak Rail
131 Tyler St.
293-7011

United Limo
3025 N. Home St., Mishawaka
674-7000

Ace Cab Lines
300 E. High St.
295-6886

Michiana Courtesy Cab
233-4040

Utilities

Electricity American Electric Power
3340 U.S. 20 E.
(800) 311-4634

GAS

NIPSCO
(800) 464-7726

Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Billing
921 N. Main St.
264-4273

Operation/Administration
1201 S. Nappanee St.
293-2572

Telephone

General Telephone Co.
129 S. Second St.
(800) 483-4600

City and Town Offices

Bristol
Town Hall: 848-7007

Bremen
Clerk's Office: 546-2471

Edwardsburg
Government Office
26296 Main St.
663-8484

Elkhart
Municipal Building
229 S. Second St.
294-5471

Goshen
Mayor's Office
11 E. Jefferson St
533-9322

Middlebury
Town Manager: 825-1499

Millersburg
Clerk: 642-3976

Mishawaka
Administration
600 E. Third St.
258-1601

Nappanee
City Hall
300 W. Lincoln
773-2112

Osceola
Clerk, Building Dept.
850 Lincoln Way
674-8114

Wakarusa
Town Manager
102 W. Waterford
862-2245

County Offices

County Commissioner
117 N. Second St., Goshen
534-3541

Circuit Court
Courthouse, Goshen
535-6425

Circuit Court Clerk
Courthouse, Goshen
535-6431

Superior Court 4
Courthouse, Goshen
535-6463

Superior Court 4
Courthouse Clerk, Goshen
535-6409

Superior Court 3
Courthouse, Goshen
535-6440

Courthouse Clerk, Goshen
535-6437

Superior Court 1
Elkhart County Courts Bldg.
315 S. Second St.
523-2231

Superior Court 2
Elkhart County Courts Bldg.
315 S. Second St.
523-2340

Elkhart County Courts Bldg.
315 S. Second St.
523-2200

Voter Registration
Courthouse, Goshen
535-6774

State Offices

Elkhart Auto License
154 W. Hively Ave.
293-9121

Goshen Auto License
616 W. Lincoln
533-4763

Work Force Dev. Services
430 Waterfall Drive
295-0105

Federal Offices

Social Security
327 W. Marion St.
(800) 772-1213

Libraries

Bristol Public Library
505 W. Vistula
848-7458

Elkhart Public Library (main branch)
300 S. Second St.
522-2665

Dunlap Branch
58485 E. C.R.13, Elkhart
875-3100

Osolo Branch
3429 E. Bristol St. Elkhart
264-7234

Pierre Moran Branch
2400 Benham Ave., Elkhart
294-6418

Goshen Public Library
601 S. Fifth St., Goshen
533-9531

Middlebury Public Library
101 E. Winslow, Middlebury
825-5601

Mishawaka-Penn Public Library
209 Lincoln Way E.
259-5277

Bittersweet Branch
602 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka
259-0392

Nappanee Public Library
157 N. Main St., Nappanee
773-7919

Wakarusa Public Library
124 N. Elkhart St., Wakarusa
862-2465

Nappanee Phone Book

Mayor's office/city hall: 773-2112
Police, nonemergency: 773-4111
Emergency: 911
Clerk treasurer: 773-2112
Chamber of Commerce: 773-7812
Nappanee Public Library: 773-7919
Post office: 773-4801
License branch: 773-4641

219 W. Market St.
Hours: M/T/F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; W 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.;
Th 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Bristol
Important Phone Numbers:

Bonneyville Mill County Park: 535-6458
Bristol Elementary School: 848-7451
Bristol Police Department: 848-4464 (nonemergency )
Bristol Post Office: 848-4713
Bristol Public Library: 848-7458
Bristol Town Hall: 848-7007
Bristol Town Manager: 848-4853
Elkhart Civic Theater: 848-4116
Elkhart Co. Historical Museum: 848-4322

St. Joseph County
Important Phone Numbers

Penn Township
Administrative Services: 256-6210
Poor Relief Assistance: 256-6210
Police and Fire Emergency: Dial 911
Township Assessor Greg Bock: 256-6208

St. Joseph County
County Assessor Dave Wesolowski: 235-9523
REAL Services: 233-8205
Transpo Bus Service: 233-2131
ClerkÁs Office: 235-9635

Wakarusa
Key Phone Numbers

Chamber of Commerce: 862-4344
Tom Roeder, town manager: 862-2245
Police department, nonemergency: 862-4200
Joyce Hartman, clerk-treasurer: 862-4314
Wakarusa Public Library: 862-2465
Wakarusa Post Office: 862-2010
Emergencies: 911

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Support Groups & Community Assistance
 

ADEC
Resources for Independence
19670 S.R. 120
P.O. Box 398
Bristol, IN 46507-0398
ADEC offers service for individuals with disabilities and their families, including information and referralFirst Steps for children to 2 years of age.
Speech and language and occupational therapies
Adult vocational assessment, training, placement and follow-up
Sheltered work center
Community living options
Services for persons with visual impairments and transportation servise for adults 60 and over in rural Elkhart County
Community education and awareness activities also available.
No fee. Call 848-7451.

Adoption Resource Services
A licensed adoption agency, offers free counseling and emotional support for people experiencing unplanned pregnancies.
Call 262-2499, open 24 hours.

Adoptive Identity Doorway (AID)
Support group for adopted adults or natural parents seeking relatives.
Meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Valley American Bank, Town and Country Shopping Center, Mishawaka.
Call 272-3520.

Adult Basic Education
Classes for anyone 16 or older without a high school diploma.
Classes at four sites are offered in reading, writing, spelling, math, language skills, English as a second language, and computer.
For times and class selections call the site:
Bristol Public Library: 848-7458
Memorial High School: 262-5678
Rice School: 295-4802
Rosedale High Rise: 293-0137

Adult Protective Services
519 S. 10th St.
284-9544.
Hotline 1-800-992-6978

Al-Anon
Information service: 293-7867

Alcoholics Anonymous
949 Middlebury St.
Room 8
Offers self-help, counseling, information, education, 24-hour answering service.
Call 295-8188.

Alzheimers Support Group
Meets fourth Monday of each month at:
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
1405 N. Main St.
Call 264-4998 for information.

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Local Chapter 848
Meets at 1:15 p.m. on second Tuesday of each month at McNaughton Park Pavilion for business and social hour for people 50 and over.
Call 295-1244.

American Cancer Society
Elkhart County Unit
810 W. Bristol St.
Suite K2
Elkhart, IN 46514
Offers information and guidance.
Call 262-0069 for patient service and information. No fee.
Also information on Fresh Start Program (quitting smoking). Speakers bureau available to deal with cancer awareness in schools, work sites, health sites and general community.

American Heart Association
3005 East Lake Drive S.
Call 264-6710.

American Lung Association
1-800-287-2321

American Red Cross
306 W. High St., Elkhart
226 S. Main St., Goshen
Provides emergency assistance to victims of floods, storms or family home fires. Emergency communications to active military members and their families.

Area 2 Agency on Aging (REAL Services)
405 S. Second St.
A case management program providing assessments, referrals and monitoring for clients 60 years of age. Pre-admission screening provided for all persons applying for health care facility placement. Call 294-5191.

Association for the Disabled of Elkhart County Inc. (ADEC)
19670 S.R. 120
P.O. Box 398
Bristol, IN 46507-0398
Services for disabled and families include information and referral
First Steps for children 0-2 year of age
Pre-school services for 3- to 5-year-olds
Speech and language and occupational therapies
Adult vocational assessment, training sheltered work center, job placement, residential community living options and services for persons with visual impairment. Community education on preventable birth defects also available.
No fee.
Information available by calling admissions social worker at 848-7451, after hours call 522-3595.

Association of Cesarean Parents in Elkhart
Education and emotional support for Cesarean parents.
Call 264-6954 or 522-5834.

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Bashor Home of United Methodist Church
62226 C.R. 15, Goshen
Call 875-5117.

Basic Adult Education Center
442 Melcher
Helps improve basic skills in reading, spelling, English and math; also, preparation for GED test. Child care available.
Call 293-1110.
No fee.

Better Business Bureau
722 W. Bristol
262-8996
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Investigates dishonest or questionable business organizations and practices. Reputation reports also available.
No fee.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Elkhart County
59029 C.R. 13
Elkhart, IN 46517
Call 875-1039
Offers program for children 6-16, who need a strong relationship with a caring interested adult. Adult volunteers provide friendship and serve as role model for children from single parent families.

Birthline
P.O. Box 825
South Bend
Telephone information and referral service for pregnant women who plan to work for themselves and their child.
Collect calls accepted: 289-1034.

Boys and Girls Club of Goshen
306 Cresent St.
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-5933

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CODA
926 E. Jackson Blvd.
Meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
A 12-step program covering codependent issues.
Call 875-1282.

Compassionate Friends
118 Corona
Self-help organization offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents who have lost a child.
Call 295-8381 or 293-8671 (Switchboard Concern).

Cass County Council on Aging
130 N. Broadway St., Cassopolis
Offers services to senior citizens
Call 616-445-8110 or 616-782-9389.

Catholic Charities
421 S. Second St., Suite 490
Call 295-5284.
Offers counseling for family, marriage, unwed mother, pre-marital, welfare adoption problems. Fee based on ability to pay.

Ch.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder)
Call Barb Cutter at 522-2716.

Child Abuse Prevention Services Inc.
1000 W. Hively Ave.
P.O. Box 773
Elkhart, IN 46515
Provides support and assistance to parents in stressful situations. Available 24 hours a day.
Call 295-2277.

Child Protection Service
Office of Family & Children
347 W. Lusher
Call 522-6365 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday., 533-4151 after hours.

Codependents Anonymous
The Center for Problem Resolution
211 S. 5th St.
Meets Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
Call 264-5404.

Community Aphasia Support Group
Provides support and information for people who have acquired aphasia as a result of a stroke or other brain injury.
Meetings 9:30 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Goshen General Hospital.
Call 535-2606, extension 1128.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Indiana
3422 S. Main St., Elkhart
A non-profit service providing budget, credit, housing counseling, debt management and consumer education to individuals, families, organizations and employers.
Call (574) 293-0075.

Credit Bureau of South Bend/Elkhart
312 W. Colfax Ave.
Call 1-800-801-0176.

Cystic Fibrosis Council of Elkhart County Inc.
29089 U.S. 20
Call 293-7741

Depression After Delivery in Elkhart County
Call Switchboard Concern, 293-8671.

Department of Public Welfare
315 S. Second St., Elkhart
Call 293- 6551.
338 Shoots Building, Goshen
Call 533-0403.
Programs for aged, blind, disabled, crippled children, child welfare and food stamps. No fee.

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Elkhart Advocates for Citizens with Handicaps
Referral service for handicapped in the areas of education, residences, recreation, legal services. Training and representation for parents of special education students.
Write EACH, P.O. Box 2002, Elkhart, Ind. 46515.
No fee.

Elkhart Community Hospice
Offers physical, emotional, social and spiritual help and comfort to all terminally ill Elkhart residents and their families. Patient may stay at home or in hospital.
Call 294- 2621, ext. 3135, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., or write Elkhart Community Hospice Inc., 600 East Blvd. Elkhart, Ind. 46514.

Elkhart Community Day Care Corporation
Sponsors Child Care Food Program.

Elkhart County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program
County Courts building
315 S. Second St., Elkhart
Call 523-2246.

Elkhart County Alcoholism Council
Provides education, information about the disease of alcoholism; referral to appropriate agencies.
Call 294-3981.

Elkhart County Alliance for the Mentally Ill
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
405 W. Beardsley Ave.
A support group for family and friends of the mentally ill
Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
Call 293-0274.

Elkhart County Council on Aging
Services to older adults:
Daily phone calls to check on well-being
Regular visits for isolated or lonely
Grocery shopping for those who need assistance
Transportation to medical appointments and social service agencies for persons 60 and older.
Call 295-1820.

Elkhart County Prosecutor's Office
County Courts Building
Second and Franklin, Elkhart.
Open 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Elkhart City Court office open 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Thursday.
Call 294-1688. No fee.

Elkhart County Right to Life
P.O. Box 1673
Elkhart, IN 46515
Pro-life information, presentation to schools, church groups, and organizations.
Call 295-5804, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No fee.

Elkhart County Day Care Association
We offer Familles Quality and affordable child care We are a group of Licensed Home Child Care Providers Our member's benefit from Free no little cost of CPR, First Aid, TB, and Drug Testing.
We work with local and State Organizations as well as Legislators on the latest rules and regulations that affect our Day Care's and children today.

Michelle Rhoads (President)
56544 Lantz. blvd.
Elkhart In. 46516
574-294-4756

Elkhart General Hospital Auxiliary Speakers Bureau
Volunteers give slide presentation, brief resume of the auxiliary and answer questions.
Call 262-2239.

Elkhart Learning Center Inc.
300 W. High St.
Offers tutoring services
Call 293-9731.

Elkhart Legal Aid Service Inc.
330 W. Lexington Ave.
Samuel Strong building
Legal service for poor and indigent people on civil, misdemeanor and juvenile matters.
Some fees.
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed noon to 1 p.m. Call 294-2658 for appointment.

Embrace support group and services program for teen parents
ADEC Children's Center
1013 Tipton St.
Referrals for parenting classes, family week, relationships, education.
Support group meets Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Call 293-7506.

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FACT (Families Adopting Children Together)
Madeleva Hall
Saint Mary's College, South Bend
Support group for adoptive and potential adoptive parents in Michiana.
Meets first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., room 247
Different speaker or program relating to adoption featured each month. Baby-sitting provided.
Call 262-2835.

Family Development Center
Sponsored by Family Counseling Services
101 E. Hively Ave., Elkhart
Call 295-3861
120 1/2 Main St., Goshen
Call 533- 0402.
Crisis counseling referral service on any family personal or neighborhood problem. Service available same day, offers community organization to groups. No fee.

Family, Friends & Partners
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Support group for those infected or affected by HIV or AIDS.
Meets the second of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 35.
For information, call Switchboard Concern at 293-8671 or 1-800-808-4357.

Family Services of Elkhart County Inc.
101 E. Hively Ave., Elkhart
206. S. Main St., Goshen
Offers counseling, information and referral, credit counseling, women's shelter, homemaker services, single-parent program, minority program, home-based intensive caseworker services and employee assistance programs. Donations accepted.
Call 295-6596 in Elkhart, 534-2174 in Goshen.

First Congregational Church
421 S. Third St.
Offers child care for infants through age 5.
Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. No membership required and drop-offs welcome.
Call 295-8306.

Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network
109 E. Clinton St., Goshen
Provides temporary shelter to homeless families with children of Elkhart County for three weeks. Assistance also is provided to locate permanent housing, employment, etc. To enter the Network you must be referred by another social service agency and make an appointment for an interview.

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Harvest Basket Food Program
3322 Middlebury St.
A supplemental food program serving senior citizens and the disabled. The program is conducted every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the United Labor Agency.
Call 522-2899.

The Healing Place Support Group
A support group for those who have placed a child for adoption.
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m.
Call 262-2499.

Health Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P)
3322 Middlebury St.
Provides medical equipment such as wheel chairs, canes and walkers free for a 30 day loan period. Pick up equipment at the United Labor Agency.
Call 522-2899.

Healthy Beginnings
1400 Hudson St., Elkhart
Call 522-0104
117 N. Second St., Goshen
Call 535-6765.
Office hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday (Goshen office closed Friday).

Hearing Loss Association of Michiana
Wakarusa Public Library
124 N. Elkhart St.
Support Group for people with hearing loss.
Call 574-862-4528 or email skramp@bnin.net
Meets every third Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm

MCH Well child examinations and screening
WIC Nutritional Supplement Program
Clinics by appointment only.

Hispanic Unity
119 S. Main St., Elkhart
Addresses Hispanic needs.
Meets 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays.
Call 293-7788.

Hoosier Girls Town Emergency Shelter Care
438 W. Lexington Ave.
Call 293-8869.

H.O.P.E. (Helping Other Parents Endure)
Support group for parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death. Meetings are held monthly at Elkhart General Hospital.
Call 523-3275.

Hospitality Center for senior citizens
YM-YWCA
200 E. Jackson
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Drop in for fellowship, crafts, service projects and coffee. No fee or membership required.
For information and reservations for older adult activities, call 295-6915.

Homemakers Home Health Aid
Offers home care for elderly, shopping, meal preparation, assisting with personal care.
Call 295-6596 (Family Counseling Service).
Fee based on ability to pay.

Human Ecology Action League of Michiana
Support group for individuals with complex allergies.
Offers information on treatment and prevention of illness induced by environmental exposure (food, air, water, etc.). Monthly meetings open to public.
Call 1-800-271-8990.
Immunization Clinic: 523-2283.

Indiana Department of Employment and Training Services
Security Division
430 Waterfall Drive.
Call 295-0105

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Katie's Kitchen
The Window
223 S. Main St., Goshen
Provides full hot meals to low income and elderly Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Open to the public. Donations accepted.
Group reservations are requested
Call 533-9680.

KO-OP 65
A volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to helping senior citizens stretch food budgets offers membership to anyone age 59 or older, no economic limits for eligibility.
Call 255-9456 or 674-9374 in Mishawaka, 234-4796 or 674-6688 in South Bend, or 522- 5686 or 295-5340 in Elkhart.

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LaCasa of Goshen, Inc.
202 N. Cottage Ave., Goshen
Provides emergency assistance, immigration counseling, Hispanic community organizing, lease-purchase program, housing advocacy, home ownership training, low income housing development, and rental housing with a tenant development program.
Call 294- 3895.

La Leche League
Mother-to-mother telephone help with breast- feeding questions or problems. Informative monthly discussions for expectant or nursing mothers.
For meeting information or help, call Michelle at 266-7700, Erin at 857-5303, or Stacy at 266-6854. No fee.
La Leche holds meetings on the second Tuesday at 9:30am and the third Thursday at 6:30pm every month at the First Congregational Church
431 South Third Street in downtown Elkhart.

Legal Clinic
3322 Middlebury St.
Provides free initial legal consultation and/or referral to people seeking assistance. Local attorneys discuss topics including works compensation, accidents, consumer protection issues, credit/debtor problems or personal injury issues.
Clinic scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. No appointment needed.
Call 522-2899.

Legal Services Program of Northern Indiana Inc.
115 N. William, South Bend
Call 522-4582.

Lesbian Support Group
Meets weekly. All nationalities welcome.
For information write: LSG, P.O. Box 1612, Mishawaka, IN 46544.

Lifeline Centers
174 State, Elkhart
Call 294-7407.
Call 533-4858.
Assistance for teen-agers in trouble. No fee.

Listening Friends
A non-profit self-help group for all widowed persons.
Offers friendship, understanding, guidance and support.
Call Switchboard Concern, 293-8671.

Literacy Network
Provides free reading and math instruction for adults; referrals and information for all county literacy programs.
Call 294-1523.

Loveway Therapeutic Horse Riding
54151 C.R. 33
Call 825-5666

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Meals On Wheels in Goshen
Provides meals Monday-Friday for homebound elderly or handicapped people with a doctor's referral after hospital discharge or to prevent a move to an assisted living program.
Call 533-9680.

Mennonite Disabilities Committee
1510 College Ave., Goshen
Mennoheim provides short term respite care for persons with developmental disabilities, maximum stay two weeks. Fee charged.
Call 533-9720.

Mental Health Association in Elkhart County
421 S. Second St., Suite 340
Provides information and referral services to county residents.
Call 295-8935.

Michiana Parents of Multiples Club
P.O. Box 11173
South Bend, IN 46634-0173
E-mail: mpomc@hotmail.com
Website: http://orgsites.com/in/mpomc

National Affiliation: National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club, Inc
State Affiliation: Indiana Federation of Mothers of Twins Club

Description: MPOMC is a support group providing friendship, advice and education concerning the care and development of multiple birth children. We maintain a library of publications concerning twins and higher order multiples and have access to research and information for parents of special needs children. We have holiday parties, picnics and fun opportunities for the entire family. Meetings are held 7pm the third Monday of the month except in July and December.

Contact persons:
President: Melodie Wisniewski (574) 258-9913
Vice-President: Pam Edelman (574) 679-4761
National Delegate: Sherry Grünenberg (574)257-7947

Michiana Chapter of SIDS Alliance
St. Paul's Methodist Church
405. W. Beardsley, Elkhart
Meets at the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m.
Call 262-0245 or 533-0266.

Morton House Emergency Shelter Care
1708 Morton Ave.
Call 293-7223.

Mothers & More
Elkhart County Mothers & More is a support resource for mothers who are scaling back their hours of employment or have chosen to interrupt their careers in order to care for their children at home.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday and Fourth Monday of every month at the Main Branch of the Elkhart Public Library.
Contact Nikki at 675-0087 for more information.

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Narcotics Anonymous
A non-profit fellowship or society of men and women fro whom drugs, including alcohol have become a major problem. Anyone who thinks they may have a problem is welcome. We are a people with the disease of addiction who meet regularly to help each other stay clean and recover.
For meeting information please call 574-674-1685 or toll free: 1-866-604-2391.

National Scleroderma Foundation
A non-profit organization whose primary focus is on education and support for local people affected with this incurable disease. For further information visit www.sclerodeerma.org or email Janine Capon, Support Group leader, Northern Indiana Scleroderma Foundation pccapon@msn.com ph. 574-533-2964

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Oaklawn Community Mental Health Center
2600 Oakland Ave.
Individualized mental health services and alcoholism/addiction treatment for persons of any age. Fees based on ability to pay. Service includes 24-hour crisis assistance.
Call 294- 3551.

Overeaters Anonymous
Prairie Street Mennonite Church
Non-profit self-help group for compulsive eaters. Meets at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Call Switchboard Concern, 293-8671.

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Persons with AIDS Support Group
Meets at 6 p.m., Fridays at Elkhart General Hospital.

Planned Parenthood
603 Oakland Ave.
Consultation and services regarding contraception and pregnancy.
Call 294-7561 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fee based on ability to pay.

Poison Control Center Statewide
Call toll free: 1-800-382-9097.

Pregnancy Help Services
300 W. High St.
Offers free pregnancy testing and alternative counseling
Call 522-4357.

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R.E.A.L. Services / Area Agency on Aging
Provides case management for the elderly and disabled.
Coordinates in-home services to promote independence.
Administers CHOICE and other government funds to various agencies to provide services such as home health aide or attendant, homemaker, respite, home-delivered meals and more.
Also provides pre-screening for nursing home placement.
Call 294-5191.

Recovery Inc.
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
Self-help for nervous and former mental patients, minimum age 18, Mondays at 7:30 p.m. No fee.
Call 294-3551.
South Bend office at Zion United Church of Christ (west door)
715 E. Wayne
Call 259-8305.

RETA (Reason Enough To Act)
300 W. High St.
Offers confidential, free pregnancy testing, parenting education & material aid, Mothers Club, Abortion Recovery Support, and Sexual Integrity Education.
Call 522-3888.

Ribbon of Hope Cancer Support Ministry
600 East Blvd.
Elkhart, IN
Ribbon of Hope is a nonprofit support ministry seeking to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and family members suffering from cancer. From the newly diagnosed to the terminally ill, Ribbon of Hope seeks to fulfill its mission by providing a myriad of practical services for those in need. It is our desire that no one walk alone in their battle with cancer.
Visit us at www.ribbonofhope.org
Call 574-389-7379.
Toll Free: 1-877-513-1245

Runaway Hot Line
Call toll free: 1-800-231-6946.

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Salvation Army Citadel
300 N. Main, Elkhart and 119 W. Clinton, Goshen.
Counseling services for any problem.
Call 294-6668 in Elkhart, 533-9584 in Goshen. No fee.

Samaritan Center
221 E. Crawford St.
A comprehensive counseling service responding to the therapeutic needs of people during time of stress, crisis and life transition. An interfaith, not - for - profit corporation governed by a community-based board of directors and partially funded by area churches, individuals and corporations.
Call 262-3597.

Search
Adoption identity organization
Helps search for blood relatives. Meets twice each month.
Call 262-2953 or 875-7691.

Shriners Hospitals for children and Burns Institute
Accepts all children from infancy to 18, with no charge to patients or parents for medical care or services.
Call 294-1283 or 1-800-237-5055.

Sisters of Susanna (SOS)
Kern Road Mennonite Church
18211 Kern Road, South Bend
A self-help and support group for survivors of any type of sexual violence. Meets 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Freewill donations accepted.
Call (574) 291-0924.

Sta-By
Moral support group for gastric stapling and bypass patients and obese people. Meets the third Wednesday of each month starting Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Angela Building on Notre Dame Avenue in South Bend.
Parking available in doctors' parking lot at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
For information, call 674-8093 and ask for Sue.

Steps to Safety
Offers emotional support; medical, legal and referral information; shelter information; and transportation to the hospital, police station or shelter for women who are victims of domestic violence. Also offers 24-hour assistance to victims and families of victims of sex offenses. Volunteers trained in counseling and legal and medical aspects of sex offenses. No fee.
For information, call 293-8671.

Support Group for People with Delusional Disorders
For information, call 262-8874. Info Helpline.

Crisis intervention and information referral service
A place to call when lonely or in need of help.
Call 293-8671, 24-hour service.
Persons outside Elkhart calling area may dial 1-800- 808-HELP.

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Teenage Parent Program (TAPP)
Elkhart Community Schools
Program for pregnant teens and teen-age parents, middle school through high school
Located at Rice School.
Parenting, coping skills and prenatal classes together with child care center. Infants through toddlers are accepted in child care center. Students attend regular classes at home school in morning and TAPP and Central classes in the afternoon.
Call 295-4800 for information.

Teen Parents Together
Pregnancy Help Services
300 W. High St.
Support group for teen parents (both single and couples) under age 21. Meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month.
For information, call 522-4357.

Tele-Care
Sponsored by The Window
Offers daily telephone calls to check on well-being of homebound and providing a caring listener.
Call 533-1367.

The Window (Community Volunteer Services) by Church Women United of Goshen Inc.
223 S. Main St., Goshen
Services including Meals on Wheels, hot lunch, Katie's Kitchen, free clothing, host guest agency programs and classes, monthly food boxes, free bread daily, information and referral. No fee. Donation as able.
Call 533-9680.

United Cancer Services of Elkhart County Inc.
23971 U.S. 33 E.
Elkhart, 46517
Offers services for cancer patients, including financial assistance, transportation, home care, equipment and supplies. Community services include educational programs on cancer-related topics, screening clinics, industrial screenings, HEMA check kits for home testing of occult blood which aids in early detection of colo-rectal cancer. Modest fee charged for screening clinics and kits. No fee for patient services.
Call 875-5158.

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Vincent House
1118 S. Main St.
Services for senior citizens.
Call 294-5393.

Violence Intervention Project
A non-profit organization that works to prevent violence and create a safer community through education, training, conflict resolution and promoting other alternatives. VIP's Community Mediation Services offers a voluntary process for resolving conflicts with the help of a skilled mediator. Neighbors, businesses, consumers, workplaces, landlord / tenants, and others can use mediation. Fees charged on a sliding scale.
Call VIP at (574) 522-0085, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Youth Services Bureaus
222 Middlebury St., Elkhart
Works with families with children under 18 years of age in problem- solving and communication; parent education classes; divorce adjustment seminars; suicide prevention and educational workshops addressing such issues as self-esteem, drug/alcohol abuse, eating disorders, etc. Some services are free while others have minimal fees.
Call 294-3549.

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