Community Resources
Organizations in and around our communities that provide services to individuals and families in need.
B.A.B.E. Boutique
1515 Provident Drive
Warsaw
574.268.2273
B.A.B.E. (Beds and Britches, Etc.) Boutique is an incentive program designed to encourage parents to take an active role in their baby's health and wellbeing. Earned coupons are redeemed at the Boutique for items needed to care for an infant or toddler.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana
2439 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne
260.456.1600
Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 22, in communities across the country.
Cancer Care Fund
2170 North Pointe Drive
Warsaw
574.269.5188
The Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, administered by K21 Health Foundation, provides assistance to financially-eligible residents of Kosciusko County who are suffering from cancer. The purpose of the fund is to relieve some of the financial strain that often accompanies that dreaded diagnosis. The assistance provided includes but is not limited to items such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, insurance, food, car payments, and prescription medications.
Cardinal Services of Indiana
504 N Bay Drive
Warsaw
574.267.3823
The mission of Cardinal Services is to assist and advocate for people with disabilities and challenges to live lives full of dignity, growth, and opportunity. Programs that serve adults with disabilities include adult day services, residential (group home) living, and community (apartment) living. Programs that serve families with young children include Early Head Start, Head Start, Healthy Families, and the Kosciusko County WIC Program. Programs that serve other community members include Career Links, KABS (Kosciusko Area Bus Service), and CCI Manufacturing (provides employment to those with disabilities).
Child Support Enforcement
121 N. Lake Street
Warsaw
574.372.2425
The Child Support office deals with paternity duties and establishing and enforcing child support, establishes orders for health insurance where appropriate and regularly deals with other issues related to child support such as modification of support, emancipation questions, locating absent parents, review and adjustment of support orders, support in foster care cases, collection of medical reimbursement for parents and criminal felony nonsupport cases.
Combined Community Services
1195 Mariners Drive
Warsaw
574.269.6019
Members of the Kosciusko County Bar Association offer pro bono (free) consultations every second and fourth Thursday of the month. The participating attorneys offer information and referrals to assist you if you are in need. Please call to schedule an appointment. Make sure that you bring any relevant documents or paperwork with you to your scheduled appointment. This will make it much easier for the generous volunteers to assist you with your needs.
Combined Community Services
1195 Mariners Drive
Warsaw
574.269.6019
Combined Community Services (CCS) is a non-profit organization that "helps neighbors help neighbors" by providing a single location for multiple community programs that serve Kosciusko County residents. They provide comprehensive assistance to those in crisis and remove barriers for low-income individuals and families by offering programs that educate, support, and equip them to achieve a higher quality of life. CCS offers an Emergency Assistance program that works with people to stabilize their situation in a crisis. CCS also provides economic Self-Sufficiency programs to help individuals and families down a path toward independence through case management.
Danen Counseling Services
109 E. Clinton St.
Goshen
574.537.9868
Substance abuse counseling services
Elkhart County Women’s Shelter
PO Box 2684
Elkhart
574.294.1811 (24 hr Crisis Line)
The Elkhart County Women's Shelter (ECWS) is the only domestic violence shelter in Elkhart County. The 40 bed shelter is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year to provide crisis intervention and safe shelter for victims of domestic abuse.
Family Christian Development Center
P.O. Box 227
Nappanee
574.773.2149
Family Christian Development Center, often referred to as 'FCDC' or 'The Center' offers a food pantry, provides regular assistance to area residents through a Medication Assistance Program, provides rent and utility assistance if funds are available, offers baby check-ups and vaccinations at no charge, and operates Clothing and Baby Care Closets.
Family Concern Counseling
1401 Kings Highway
Winona Lake
574.376.4333
Family Concern Counseling is committed to offering comfort and hope through counseling, consultation and education. These services are provided by professionally trained clinicians and educators who strive to integrate Biblical truth and principles of psychological health.
First Steps
700 E Beardsley Ave Ste 14A
Elkhart
574.293.2813 or 866.725.2398
The goal of First Steps is to help Hoosier families make sure their infants and toddlers receive services now to help them in the future. Services through First Steps are designed to meet the developmental needs of the child.
God’s Highway to Heaven
P.O. Box 574
Warsaw
574.267.4061
God's Highway to Heaven church provides food items, including meat, fresh produce, and milk, to people in need living in Kosciusko County
Gospel Hill Community Food Pantry
P.O. Box 432
Silver Lake
260.352.2928
Food pantry serves residents of Kosciusko County.
Head Start: Kosciusko County
811 S Buffalo St.
Warsaw
574.267.2451 ext. 2403 or 1.800.315.2308
Head Start is a federally funded program that provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.
Head Start: North Webster Elementary
5745 N 750 E
North Webster
574.834.2200
Head Start is a federally funded program that provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.
Healthy Families
1515 Provident Drive
Warsaw
574.267.2451 ext. 1310
Healthy Families is a family support program for parents of newborns to get their children off to a healthy start. Weekly home visits are provided through the first three years of the child's life. The program offers developmental screenings, parenting information, and community resources.
Heartline Pregnancy Center
1515 Provident Drive
Warsaw
Call 574.267.5110 or Text 574.635.1272
Heartline Pregnancy Center offers free pregnancy testing, Medicaid verification, and limited obstetrical ultrasounds. Additional services offered include Rock Solid Fatherhood, Sexual Integrity, Earn While You Learn (EWYL), and STD Testing. Through the EWYL program, clients receive education and support for pregnancy and infant care as well as B.A.B.E. coupons. All services are free. Call or Text 24 Hours a Day.
Hoosier Healthwise
Apply Online or
Call to connect with a representative
1.800.403.0864
Hoosier Healthwise (HHW) is the State of Indiana's health care program for children and pregnant women with low income. Based on family income, children up to age 19 may be eligible for coverage. HHW covers medical care like doctor visits, prescription medicine, mental health care, dental care, hospitalizations, surgeries and family planning at little or no cost to the member or the member's family.
Indiana Medicaid
Apply Online or
Call to connect with a representative
1.800.403.0864
Traditional Medicaid is a program created to provide health care coverage to individuals with low income. Like other health care programs, eligibility and coverage are based on the member's aid category. Members in the following categories will be covered by Traditional Medicaid:
Members eligible for home and community-based services
Members who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
Members in nursing homes, intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled, and state-operated facilities
Some individuals may be eligible for emergency services only. Applicants will automatically be enrolled in the program that is right for them.
Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau
1515 Provident Drive
Warsaw
574.372.3528
Kosciusko Cares is comprised of seveal programs that use evidence-based strategies to create positive community change and strengthen families, teens, adolescents, and children. Programs include: Strengthening Families, a 14-week family skill building program; Al's Pals a program that teaches children how to make healthy choices; Botvin Life Skills Training Program for elementary, middle, and high schools; Safe Place Program: coming soon; Teen Court; Drug Free Kosciusko Coalition and iCare Youth Coalition.
Kosciusko Community Senior Services
800 North Park Avenue
Warsaw
574.267.2012
Provides services to Kosciusko County residents over the age of 60, including transportation to anywhere in Kosciusko County (individuals with medical needs are given first priority); Provides one hot meal each weekday for homebound, local area seniors (special diets are available). Offers activities for older adults, including special interest classes, social activities, travel, and field trips.
Lighthouse Outreach Center
125 W. Fawley St.
Warsaw
574.267.7821
Lighthouse Outreach Center provides meals at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. They also offer thrift store clothing.
Mary and Jerry’s Helping Hands
10072 W. 600 South
Mentone
574.353.1300
Mary and Jerry's Helping Hands provides food to those in need once a month. Clients make their own selection from available items.
Medication and Dental Assistance
1515 Provident Drive
Warsaw
574.372.3604
The goal of Medication and Dental Assistancel is to help low-income individuals afford these basic health needs by issuing vouchers, accessing discounts, enrolling in prescription assistance programs, and locating other health resources.
Mitchell Counseling and Consulting
119 E. Center St.
Warsaw
574 .267.7890
Mental Health Therapists provide counseling services.
Nappanee Open Door Pantry
292 S. Main Street
Nappanee
574.773.3820
Food pantry serves residents of Elkhart and Kosciusko County.
North Webster Area Community Services
102 South Morton Street
North Webster
574.834.2221
North Webster Area Community Services is a food and clothing pantry. Serves residents of Tippecanoe Township in Kosciusko County.
Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition (NIHHC)
1515 Provident Drive
Warsaw
574.282.3230
NIHHC’s mission is to provide preventative health care programs to the community through education, advocacy, physician referral, research, and the building of leadership among Hispanics, so that they may lead healthier lifestyles.
Our Father's House
Lakeview Shopping Center
Warsaw
574.268.1800
Our Father’s House is a thrift store and a food bank. Anyone can purchase items at the thrift store at a reduced cost. Food is available through the food bank at no cost.
REAL Services – Kosciusko County
401 W. Center St.
Warsaw
574.269.1173
REAL Services is an umbrella organization for more than 20 programs that assist elderly, disabled and low-income individuals in 12 northern Indiana counties. Our programs address the needs of education, nutrition, self-sufficiency, and protection for 30,000 people in northern Indiana each year.
SCAN (Stop Child Abuse & Neglect)
500 W. Main Street
Fort Wayne
1.800.752.7116
SCAN is a voluntary, one-on-one home-based case management service that addresses issues impacting families. SCAN provides hort term prevention services to address issues such as parenting skills, poor school performance, behavior issues, employment, housing, cleanliness/household maintenance, appropriate discipline, and connection with area resources. Referrals come from anyone in the community, including families themselves, schools, medical facilities, and the Department of Child Services.
Solutions Counseling LLC
301 W. Lincoln Ave.
Goshen
574.533.6249
Counseling services
Syracuse Food Pantry
203 E Main St.
Syracuse
574.457.5450
Syracuse food pantry provides nonperishable food, meat, hygiene products, baby food, baby cereal, diapers, and milk vouchers for persons in need.
Teen Parents Succeeding
604 Poplar Dr.
Syracuse
574.457.3541
Teen Parents Succeeding educates and encourages student-parents to succeed in life by developing the skills needed to reach their full potential. Teen Parents Succeeding provides quality childcare and education for infants and toddlers while their student parents attend school.
The Help Center
1515 Provident Drive
Warsaw
574.372.3500
The Help Center is dedicated to connecting Kosciusko County residents to health providers and information, increasing appropriate utilization of health and wellness services and providing financial assistance to individuals who are challenged due to a medical condition.
United Way 2-1-1
334 E Berry St
Fort Wayne
2.1.1
My United Way 2-1-1 connects residents in 19 northern Indiana counties with comprehensive and up-to-date information about social, health and government services. Dial 2-1-1 seven days a week, 24 hours a day and talk to a live phone counselor or browse the online directory to find the resources you need.
Warsaw Community Care and Counseling
103 Enterprise Dr.
Warsaw
574.268.0448
Warsaw Community Care and Counseling provides a safe, private place where people can move toward healthy relationships. They partner with LifeWorks Counseling to offer hope and healing in times of pain or crisis for families, singles, children, adolescents and adults.
Warsaw Housing Authority
109 W Catherine Street
Milford
574.269.7641
Warsaw Hoursing Authority offers several programs, including:
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program: financial assistance for rent and utilities to very low income families; Good Housekeeping Award Program: offers coupon award packets to Section 8 families with good housekeeping skills; General Rehabilitation: offers low interest and deferred payment loans to low income resident homeowners in the City of Warsaw; Family Self-Sufficiency Program: offers case management services to families to become self-sufficient from assistance programs by setting goals and a plan of action to achieve economic independence through training and education. Warsaw Housing Authority also offers a variety of helpful brochures on topics such as: Landlord/Tenant Relations, Housing Discrimination, and Lead-Based Paint.
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
1515 Provident Drive
Warsaw
574.269.4456
WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new moms, infants, and children eat well and stay healthy. In Kosciusko County, WIC serves the community as a collection site for The Milk Bank. WIC provides healthy foods to meet specific nutrition needs; nutrition and health assessment; nutrition education and counseling; breastfeeding support; and referrals to other Indiana health, family, and social services.