Brown County Connections 2024

Taylor Haursperger, PA-C

Greg Dougan, PA-C

Malori Hathaway, PA-C

Michelle Durm, PA-C

Kevin M. Crawford, MD Board-Certified Dermatologist

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Brown County

was compiled in early March by Brown County Democrat newspaper staff in cooperation with the League of Women Voters Brown County in an effort to merge Connections with

League’s “Who’s Where?” publication. Please report any corrections or updates throughout the year to newsroom@bcdemocrat.com.

911

Brown County Sheriff’s Department dispatch can reach town and county officers, state police, conservation officers, fire departments and EMTs. The dispatch center in the Brown County Law Enforcement Center is staffed 24/7.

FirE

Brown County (Nashville) Fire Department

Phone: 812-988-4242

Chief Shawn Fosnight

Physical address: 231 E. Main

St., Nashville, IN 47448

Mailing address: P.O. Box 183, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: browncountyvfd.org

Cordry-Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department

Phone: 317-933-2224

Chief Mike Leavitt

101 Firehouse Road, Nineveh, IN 46164 (Cordry Sweetwater)

Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department

Phone: 812-988-1696

Chief Jimmy Norton

5200 State Road 135 South, Morgantown, IN 46160 (Bean Blossom)

Hamblen Township Volunteer Fire Department

Phone: 812-988-4063

Chief Arlan Pierce

4650 Sweetwater Trail, Nineveh, IN 46164 (Gatesville)

Jackson Township Fire Department

Phone: 812-988-6201

Chief Glenn Elmore

Physical address: 4831 Helmsburg Road, Helmsburg

Email: jacksontownshipfd@gmail.com.

Website: facebook.com/jtfd5inc

Southern Brown Volunteer Fire Department

Phone: 812-344-8450

Chief Evan Johnson

Mailing address: P.O. Box 222 Nashville, IN 47448

Email: sbfd07008@gmail.com

Facebook: southernbrownvolunteer firedepartment

POLiCE

Brown County Jail

Phone: 812-988-5605

Jail Commander Kenneth Moore

Physical address: Law Enforcement Center, 55 State Road 46 East, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: moorek@browncounty-in.us

Brown County Sheriff’s Office

Phone: 812-988-6655

Sheriff Brad Stogsdill

Physical address: Law Enforcement Center, 55 State Road 46 East, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: sheriff@browncounty-in.us

Facebook:

browncountyindianasherriffoffice

Indiana Conservation Officers (DNR)

Phone: 812-837-9536 (dispatch, for law enforcement issues only)

4850 State Road 446, Bloomington, IN 47401

Email: kodispatch@dnr.in.gov

Indiana State Police Bloomington Post

Phone: 812-332-4411

Alternate phone: 800-423-1286

1500 N. Packinghouse Road, Suite 200, Bloomington, IN 47404

Website: in.gov/isp

Nashville Metropolitan Police Department

Phone: 812-988-0341

Alternate phone: 812-988-5533 — non-emergency calls, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Chief Heather Burris

Physical Address: 25 Artist Drive, Nashville, IN 47448

OTHEr

Centerstone Crisis Line

Phone: 800-832-5442 Mon.-

Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Centerstone Opioid Crisis Response Team

Phone: 888-463-6604 (24hour crisis hotline)

Crisis Text Line

Text: CONNECT to 741741 The Crisis Text Line offers free, 24/7 support for people involved in any sort of crisis from trained crisis counselors.

Meadows Hospital — Bloomington

Phone: 812-331-8000

Meadows is a behavioral health hospital with a 24-hour crisis call line staffed by trained counselors.

National Help Line/Indiana Addiction Hotline

Phone: 800-662-4357

This is a 24-hour service providing trained mental health counselors who will talk with a person seeking help and with family members. It provides referrals to outpatient and inpatient services.

Mental Health, Suicide, and Crisis Lifeline Service

Call 988 for:

Crisis involving emotional, mental, and substance use. Crisis specialists are there to talk, assess situations and determine risk. Help for those thinking about suicide, violence towards others, seif injury, overuse of alcohol or drugs, other mental health symptoms.

Valle Vista Hospital

Phone: 800-447-1348

Behavioral health hospital with 24/7 appointments available.

ANiMAL PrOBLEMS

Brown County Animal Control

Phone: 812-988-6655

Brown County Humane Society shelter: 812-988-7362, bchumane.org

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Phone: 812-988-9761

in.gov/dnr/fishwild/5492.htm

(document on dealing with wildlife)

Indiana Raptor Center

Phone: 812-988-8990

P.O. Box 1153, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: indianaraptorcenter.org

Facebook: Indiana Raptor Center

The Indiana Raptor Center rehabilitates injured birds of prey. Call the office if you find a bird that may be in need of medical care. Tours and center visits are offered March to July and September through November by appointment; off-site presentations also are offered.

C O u NT y GO v E r NMENT & OFF i C i ALS

Brown County government offices operate out of nine different buildings in Nashville.

COuNT y OFFiCE BuiLDiNG

201 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN 47448

Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding holidays)

www.browncounty-in.gov

Brown County Assessor

Phone: 812-988-5466

Assessor Mari Miller

Mailing address: P.O. Box 351, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: assessor@browncounty-in.us

Brown County Auditor

Phone: 812-988-5485

Auditor Julie Reeves

Mailing address: P.O. Box 37, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: auditor@browncounty-in.us

Brown County Building Department

Phone: 812-988-5490

Building Commissioner Lonnie Farlee

Mailing address: P.O. Box 37, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: buildingdept@browncounty-in.us

Brown County Commissioners

Phone: 812-988-4901

» Jerry Pittman, District 3 (President), pittmanj@browncounty-in.us, 317-966-1724

» Ron Sanders, District 2, SandersR@ browncounty-in.us, (812) 947-3504.

» Blake Wolpert, District 1 (VicePresident), wolpertb@browncountyin.us, (317) 371-5091

Mailing address: P.O. Box 151, Nashville, IN 47448

The board meets first and third Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively, in the Salmon Room at the Brown County Government Office Building, 201 Locust Lane.

Brown County Health Department

Phone: 812-988-2255

» Office Manager/Administrator Judy Hess

» Health Officer Dr. Norman Oestrike

Emergency County Government & Officials

County Government & Officials

» Environmental Health Supervisor John Kennard

» Nurse Supervisor Seleah Settle

» Public Health Nurse Kelly Hilligoss

» Public Health Nurse Kimberly Prendergast

» Primary food inspector/environmental health specialist Jennifer Heller

» Primary septic tank inspector/ environmental health specialist Ernie Reed

» Vital records registrar Taylor Hardesty

Mailing address: P.O. Box 281, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: bchealth@browncounty-in.us

Website: in.gov/localhealth/browncounty/ The health department has records for people who were born or died in Brown County after the year 1882. By appointment, public health nurses provide immunizations, flu shots, health tests and screenings, blood pressure checks, lice checks, pregnancy tests, TB tests, and screens for cholesterol, diabetes, anemia and referrals for other testing including HIV. Some charges may apply. Naloxone and sharps containers are available. It also offers education in nutrition, smoking cessation, disease prevention and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Brown County Information Technology Department

Phone: 812-988-5456

IT Director Laura Minett

Mailing address: P.O. Box 37, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: IT-Support@BrownCounty-IN.us

Brown County Planning and Zoning

Phone: 812-988-5490

Planning Director Kayla Richardson

Mailing address: P.O. Box 401, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: planning@browncounty-in.us or roberstonk@browncounty-in.us

Brown County Recorder

Phone: 812-988-5462

Recorder Mary Smith

Mailing address: P.O. Box 86, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: recorder@browncounty-in.us

Brown County Surveyor and GIS Office

Phone: 812-988-5500

» Surveyor Dave Harden: hardendk@ browncounty-in.us

» GIS Coordinator Tom Reoch: reocht@browncounty-in.us

Mailing address: P.O. Box 37, Nashville, IN 47448

Brown County Treasurer

Phone: 812-988-5458

Treasurer Andy Bond

Mailing address: P.O. Box 98, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: treasurer@browncounty-in.us

BrOWN COuNT y COurTHOuSE

20 E. Main St., Nashville, IN 47448

Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding holidays) www.browncounty-in.gov

Brown County Bailiff

Phone: 812-988-7557

Bailiff Michael Fouch

Mailing address: P.O. Box 85, Nashville, IN 47448

Brown County Clerk

Phone: 812-988-5510

Clerk Pearletta Banks

First Deputy Clerk Jessica Bolin Mailing address: P.O. Box 85, Nashville, IN 47448

Elections Info: https://www. browncounty-in.gov/268/Elections Election Board: https://www.browncountyin.gov/294/2024-Election-Board-Meetings Courthouse: 20 E. Main St., Nashville, IN 47448

Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding holidays)

www.browncounty-in.gov

» Honorable Mary H. Wertz, Judge

» Honorable Jennifer Wilson Reagan, Magistrate

Brown County Probation

Phone: 812-988-5505

Chief Probation Officer Jennifer Acton Mailing address: P.O. Box 85, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: actonja@browncounty-in.us Information can be accessed from the county website.

BrOWN COuNT y PrOSECuTOr’S OFFiCE

31 Buck Stogsdill Way, Nashville, IN 47448

Brown County Child Support

Phone: 812-988-5470

Physical address: 31 Buck

Stogsdill Way, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1008, Nashville, IN 47448

Brown County Prosecutor

Phone: 812-988-5470

Prosecutor Ted Adams

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1008, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: adamst@browncounty-in.us.

Brown County Crime Victim Advocate

Phone: 812-988-5470

Advocate Jill Wunder

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1008, Nashville, IN 47448

BrOWN COuNT y LAW ENFOrCEMENT CENTEr

55 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN 47448

Brown County Jail

Phone: 812-988-6655, ext. 1317

Jail Commander Andy Reed

Mailing address: P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: reedae@browncounty-in.us

Brown County Sheriff’s Office

Phone: 812-988-6655

Sheriff Brad Stogsdill

Mailing address: P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: sheriff@browncounty-in.us

Facebook: Brown County Sheriff Office

TRIAD

Phone: 812-988-5606

Mailing address: P.O. Box 2141, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: triad@browncounty-in.us

Website: https://www.browncountyin.gov/249/TRIAD

TRIAD is a trained network of volunteers who look in on seniors, the disabled and homebound. TRIAD can be accessed from 812-9886655 as they are in the Sheriff’s office.

BrOWN COuNT y EMS BuiLDiNG

53 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN 47448

Brown County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)

Phone: 812-988-2063

Alternate phone: 812-360-4362

Director Chad Jenkins

Mailing address: P.O. Box 37, Nashville IN 47448

Email: ema@browncounty-in.us

HAWTHOrNE DrivE BuiLDiNG

200 Hawthorne Drive, Nashville, IN 47448

Brown County Community Corrections

Phone: 812-988-7343

Alternate phone: 812-340-2747

Fax: 812-988-8451

Executive Director Mallory Rockwell

Mailing address: P.O. Box 854, Nashville, IN 47448

Physical address: 201 Locust

Lane, Nashville IN 47448

Email: rockwellm@browncounty-in.us

BrOWN COuNT y HiGHWAy GAr AGE

176 Old State Road 46, Nashville, IN 47448

Brown County Highway Department

Phone: 812-988-4545

Superintendent Michael Magner

Mailing address: P.O. Box 2088, Nashville, IN 47448

Physical address: 711 Greasy Creek Rd., Nashville IN 47448

Facebook page: browncountyindiana highwaydepartment

Email: magnerm@browncounty-in.us

Brown County Solid Waste Management District

Phone: 812-988-0140

Director Phil Stephens

Mailing address: P.O. Box 353, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: info@browncountyrecycles. org or director@bcswmd.org

The board meets the third Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m. in the County Office Building.

BrOWN COuNT y FAirGrOuNDS

802 Memorial Drive, Nashville, IN 47448

Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding holidays)

Brown County Purdue Extension Service

Phone: 812-988-5495

» Extension educators Katie Finney, Allison Roberts

» Office manager Judy Hamilton

» Program assistant Sonja Scott

Mailing address: P.O. Box 7, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: extension.purdue. edu/Browncounty

Purdue Extension offers research-based educational programs and materials to meet the needs of Brown County residents. Focus areas include 4-H, youth development, agricultural and natural resources, and health and human services.

Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District

Phone: 812-988-2211

District Manager Katie Starr

Mailing address: P.O. Box 308, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: brown@iaswcd.org or katie-starr@iaswcd.org

Website: www.browncountyswcd.org

Facebook: Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District

The mission of the BCSWCD is to provide information about soil, water and related natural resource conservation; identify and prioritize local soil and water resource concerns; and connect land users to sources of education, technical and financial assistance to implement conservation practices and technologies. The board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. year-round in the Community Room (Purdue Extension building) on the fairgrounds.

DEEr ruN PArK

902 Deer Run Lane, Nashville, IN 47448

Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding holidays)

Brown County Parks and Recreation

Phone: 812-988-5522

Director Mark Shields

Mailing address: 902 Deer Run Lane, Suite B, Nashville IN 47448.

Email: shieldsma@browncounty-in.us

Website: bcparksrec.com

Brown County Veterans Affairs

Phone: 812-988-5600

Alternate phone: 812-720-0634

Service Officer Andy Alexander

Email: alexandera@browncounty-in.us

Website: http://www.browncountyin.gov/179/Veterans-Affairs

The Veterans Services Department serves the veterans, veterans & dependents, and veterans & survivors of Brown County by offering assistance in filing claims for VA Federal Benefits, accessing VA services, accessing state and local benefits, and conducting Education and Outreach Services.

OTHEr COuNT y DEPArTMENTS AND SErviCES

Brown County Attorney

Phone: 317-231-7538

» County Attorney Jake German, Barnes and Thornburg LLP

11 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204-3535

Email: jacob.german@btlaw.com

» Attorney Mike Moga

Phone: 317-231-6452

Email: mike.moga@btlaw.com

Brown County Council

» Gary Huett, District 1 (president): garyjhuett@gmail.com, 317-432-5499

» Darren Byrd, District 2: byrdd@ browncounty-in.us, 812-320-4599

» Dave Redding, District 3 (vice president): 812-341-4202 reddingdm@browncounty-in.us

» Jim Kemp, District 4: kempj@ browncounty-in.us, jimkemp@ jimkemp.com, 812-375-4174

» Joel Kirby, at large: jkirby92@ gmail.com, 317-750-8274

» Scott Rudd, at large: 1scottrudd@ gmail.com, 812-929-3295

» Judy Swift-Powdrill, at large: swift-powdrillj@browncountyin.us, 812-320-8798

Mailing address: P.O. Box 37, Nashville, IN 47448

Email all council members: countycouncil@browncounty-in.us

The board meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of the County Office Building or virtually on Zoom.

Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau/Visitors Center

Phone: 812-988-7303

Executive Director Kamady Lewis

Physical address: 211 S. Van Buren St., Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 840, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: director@browncounty.com or visitorscenter@browncounty.com.

Website: browncounty.com

Facebook: facebook.com/ ILoveBrownCounty

Brown County Coroner

Phone: 812-360-6312

Fax: 812-988-8859

Coroner Mike Moore

Physical address: 55 SR 46 East, Nashville IN 47448

Mailing address: PO Box 95, Nashville IN 47448

Email: MooreMR@BrownCounty-IN.us

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County Government & officials

Brown County Guardian ad Litem

Phone: 812-340-8894

Director Sallyann Murphey

Mailing address: PO Box 95, Nashville IN 47448.

Email: GALbrowncounty@gmail.com

Brown County Public Library

Phone: 812-988-2850

Director Stori Snyder

Physical address: 205 Locust Lane, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 8, Nashville IN, 47448

Website: browncountylibrary.info

Hours are Monday -Thursday 9 am – 7 pm; Friday 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday 10 am – 4 pm; closed Sunday.

Cordry-Sweetwater Branch Library

Phone: 317-933-9229

8751 Nineveh Road, Nineveh, IN 46164 (Cordry-Sweetwater lakes area)

Website: browncountylibrary.info

Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays; 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Books can be ordered from the Brown County Public Library, 812-988-2850, to be delivered on Tuesdays. Library materials are accessible to all cardholders.

Voter registration

Verify your Voter Registration before the deadline which is one month before every election.

Brown County Clerk’s office, 20 E. Main St., Nashville IN 47448.

Phone: 812-988-5511

Mailing address: P.O. Box 85, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: https://www.browncountyin.gov/268/Elections

State Voter Website: https:// indianavoters.in.gov/

Link to Voter Website: https:// www.vote411.org/

You can also update your voter registration or register to vote with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles if doing business there.

APPOiNTED BOArDS AND COMMiSSiONS

Brown County Alcoholic Beverage Commission

Phone: 812-325-1034

Members: Jim Hays, Jack Critser, Duane Parsons

Mailing address: P.O. Box 123, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: jhays@townofnashville.org

Brown County Animal Control Commission

Phone: 812-988-6655, option “2”

Animal Control Officer Billie Grimes-Watson

Physical address: Law Enforcement Center, 55 State Road 46 East, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 95, Nashville, IN 47448

“Animal control is available Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you have a need for Animal Control after hours, please contact dispatch at 812-988-6655.

Brown County Area Plan Commission

Phone: 812-988-5490

Members: Jane Gore, Carol Bowden, Dave Harden, Andy Voils, Kyle Deckard, Randy Jones, Kara Hammes, attorney David Schilling

Brown County Connections

P.O. Box 401, Nashville, IN 47448

The board usually meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the County Office Building or virtually on Zoom.

Brown County Board of Health

Phone: 812-988-7577

Members: Cathy Rountree, Dr. Michael Day, Linda Bauer, Dr. Thomas Martin, Jim Zimmerly, Thomi Elmore, Cynthia Rose Wolpert

The board meets every other month on the third Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Brown County Health Department, 200 Hawthorne Drive, Nashville, IN 47448. or virtually on Zoom. Their last meeting of the year will be in November.

Brown County Board of Zoning Appeals

Phone: 812-988-5490

Members: Darla Brown, John Dillberger, Randy Jones, Nancy Crocker, Andy Voils, attorney David Schilling

P.O. Box 401, Nashville, IN 47448

The board meets the Wednesday after the Area Plan Commission’s meeting each month (usually on fourth weeks) at 6 p.m. in the County Office Building or virtually on Zoom.

Brown County Community Corrections Advisory Board

Phone: 812-988-7343

Executive Director Mallory Rockwell

Physical address: 201 Locust Ln., Nashville, IN 47448

Mailing address: P.O. Box 854, Nashville, IN 47448

Members: Brown County Community Corrections Advisory Board: Anna Hofstetter; Gary Huett; Mary Wertz; Codi Morrison; John Dauterman; Jennifer Acton; Brad Stogsdill; Ted Adams; Christy Wrightsman; Diana Biddle; Debbie Goodrich; Melanie Thevenow; Amanda Kinnaird; Jill Seward; Sallyann Murphy; Jennifer Wilson Reagan; Hannah Lee; Melissa Stinson-Waddell.

Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors

Members: Kamady Rudd, Kara Hammes (Chair), Bruce Gould (Vice Chair), Kim Robinson (Treasurer), Melanie Voland (Secretary), Shelly Hayes, Doug Baird, Jake Patrick, Christian Webb, Carol Fitzgerald. P.O. Box 840, Nashville, IN 47448

The board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the Brown County Visitors Bureau, 211 S. Van Buren St.

Brown County Convention and Visitors Commission

Members: Kevin Ault, Derek Clifford, Barry Herring, Jim Schultz, Lance Miller P.O. Box 840, Nashville, IN 47448

The board meets the second Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the County Office Building, 205 Locust Lane, or virtually on Zoom.

Brown County Election Board

Members: Pearletta Banks (County Clerk), Rick Kelley (Democrat), Mark Williams (Republican)

P.O. Box 85, Nashville, IN 47448

The board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Salmon

Room, County Office Building, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville IN 47448.

https://www.browncounty-in.

gov/294/2024-Election-Board-Meetings

Brown County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and Brown County Emergency Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) P.O. Box 37, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: ema@browncounty-in.us

Brown County Public Defender Board

Members: Tom Barr, Rick Kelley, Michael O’Neil

Phone: 317-784-1244

The board meets quarterly at 5 p.m. at the Brown County Art Gallery or virtually on Zoom.

Brown County Parks and Recreation Board

Phone: 812-988-5522

Address: 902 Deer Run Ln., Ste B, Nashville, In 47448;

» Office Manager Michelle Baldwin

Linda Hobbs: lindalhobbs@sbcglobal.net

» Kyle Wagers: kylewagers81@gmail.com;

» Andi Bartels: andreabartels289@gmail.com

» Robert Sloman: robertsloman1952@gmail.com

» John Kennard: jkennard3@yahoo.com

» Allison Roberts: rober398@purdue.edu

Website: bcparksrec.com

The board meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m. at the parks and recreation office at Deer Run Park. The meeting date can change occasionally due to holidays.

Brown County Public Library Board

Phone: 812-988-2850

Members: Brian Galm, President; Jan Greenlee, VP; Bob Gustin, Sec.; Tim Kelly; Kathy Roberts; Kim Sechler; Adeana Colvin.

Website: browncountylibrary.info

The board meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the library, 205 Locust Lane.

Brown County Redevelopment Commission

Phone: 812-988-4901

Members: Jim Shultz, Sean Milloy, Gary Bartels, Justin Schwenk, Mike Spalding, Stephanie Kritzer (non-voting member)

P.O. Box 151, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: choosebrowncounty.com

The redevelopment commission fields questions about business and relocation opportunities and helps to chart plans for the future of economic development in Brown County. Its mission is to “expand the tax base through residential and business growth by engaging residents, government, not-for-profit institutions, schools, businesses and others that support the vision of Brown County as a beautiful place to live, work or play.”

The board meets at 6 p.m. on fourth Thursdays at the Makerspace in Brown County Junior High School or on Zoom.

Brown County Regional Sewer District Board

Phone: 812-988-8305

Alternate phone: 317-446-1955

Members: Richard Hall, Matthew Hanlon, Steve Langbeen, Mike Leggins, Clint Studabaker

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Brown County Community Health & Wellness Center

246 E Main St., Nashville, IN 47448

Phone: 812.720.3297

Website: www.pmd.center/browncounty

County Government & officials

Town Government

P.O. Box 1881, Nashville, IN 47448

The board meets Thursdays at the 4-H Community Room at 6 p.m.

Website: browncountyregional sewerdistrict.wordpress.com;

Brown County Sheriff’s Merit Board

Phone: 812-988-6655

Members: Beth Mulry, Kevin Ault, Jerry Floyd, Cindy Wolpert, Stephanie Yager

The board meets as needed at the Law Enforcement Center. Its purpose is to review the conduct and compensation of the county’s paid police officers.

Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District Board

Phone: 812-988-2211

District Manager Katie Starr

Physical address: 802 Memorial Drive, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 308, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: brown@iaswcd.org or katie-starr@iaswcd.org

Website: browncountyswcd.org.

Facebook: Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District

“Our mission is to provide leadership and partner with Brown County residents and interested environmental groups of management of our land and water resources. Also, the district will assist in educating and providing options for stewardship and conservation.”

Brown County Solid Waste Management District Board

Phone: 812-988-0140

Director Phil Stephens

Address: 176 Old State Road 46 East, Nashville

Email: info@browncountyrecycles. org or director@bcswmd.org

Website: browncountyrecycles.org.

Members: Chuck Braden, Darren Byrd, Jane Gore, Ron Sanders, Andi Wilson, Jerry Pittman, Jim Wray

The board meets the third Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m. in the County Office Building, 205 Locust Lane.

Gnaw Bone Regional Sewer District Board

Members: Shawn Fosnight, David Hess, Luis Lopez

The board meets the first Monday of each month at GnawMart, 4947 State Road 46 East.

Hamblen Fire Protection District Board

Phone: 317-372-4400

Members: William Callahan, Michael O’Neil, Tom Williams 4650 Sweetwater Trail, Nineveh, IN 46164

Email: twilliamsandassoc@earthlink.net

Helmsburg Community Development Corporation

President Adrian O’Shea

Email: adrianfoshea@yahoo.com

Website: facebook.com/Helmsburg

Helmsburg Community Development is a grassroots nonprofit committed to issues of importance to Helmsburg residents. Officers are elected by community members, not appointed by county officials The group generally meets at 7 p.m. on second Wednesdays at the Brown County Community Church in Helmsburg.

Helmsburg Regional Sewer District Board

Members: Brian Webb, Kyle Myers, Sandy Higgins

P.O. Box 147, Helmsburg, IN 47435

The board meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Brown County Public Library in Nashville, the Brown County Community Church in Helmsburg or on Zoom.

Maple Leaf Management Group

(Brown County Music Center operations management)

Members: Kevin Ault, Jerry Pittman, Darren Byrd, Bruce Gould, Barry Herring, Jim Schultz

P.O. Box 35 Nashville, IN 47448

The board meets every fourth Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Salmon Room at the County Office Building or virtually on Zoom.

Maple Leaf Building Corporation

(Brown County Music Center building management)

P.O. Box 151, Nashville, IN 47448

Members: Robyn Bowman, Matt Gray, Mike Laros

This board meets when needed in the Salmon Room at the County Office Building.

Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals

Assessor Mari Miller

Phone: 812-988-5466

Members: Jason Cockerill, Robyn Bowman, Judy Wright Simpson

The board meets as needed in the Salmon Room at the County Office Building. The board is required to meet at least once a year and will meet more depending on appeals received.

TOWN GO v E r NMENT

Administration office

Phone: 812-988-5526

Physical address: Town Hall, 200 Commercial St., Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 446, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: townofnashville.org

Nashville Arts and Entertainment Commission

Phone: 812-988-5526

Mailing address: P.O. Box 446, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: naec@townofnashville.org

Members: Ross Benson, Lisa Hall, Ann McCann, Phil McKown, Tyra Miller Andrea Rogers-Bartels, Holly Salo, Emily Stone, Melanie Voland

Website: townofnashville.org/artsentertainment-commission

The Nashville Arts and Entertainment Commission promotes arts and entertainment activities in Nashville and Brown County and manages public art displays in town. It meets on second Thursdays at 10 a.m. at Town Hall, 200 Commercial St.

Nashville Clerk-Treasurer

Phone: 812-988-7064

Clerk-Treasurer Brenda Young

Physical address: Town Hall, 200 Commercial St., Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box

446, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: byoung@townofnashville.org

Nashville Development Review Commission

Phone: 812-988-5526

Members: Shelly Benson, William

Galloway, Bruce Gould, Jocelyn

Hawkins, Melissa Parker

Andi Rogers-Bartels, Katina Thomas

Website: townofnashville.org/ development-review-commission

The Nashville Development Review Commission reviews applications for signs and business building changes in Nashville. It meets third Tuesdays as needed at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.

Nashville Metropolitan Police Department

Phone: 812-988-0341

Alternate phone: 812-988-5533 — non-emergency calls, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays

Physical address: 200 Hawthorne Drive, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box

446, Nashville, IN 47448

Nashville Metropolitan Police Merit Commission

Members: Tom Bauer, Ric Fox, Linda Lawson, Mike Rozzi, Ken Wendling

The police merit commission deals with Nashville police personnel matters and weighs in on the department’s budget.

Nashville Parking and Public Facilities/Food and Beverage Commission

Phone: 812-988-5526

Members: Gloria Dobbs, Quentin Heltman, Tyra Miller, Tona Martin, Eli Nicke

Website: townofnashville.org/ parking-public-facilities

This commission oversees projects that are paid for with Nashville’s food and beverage tax revenue, such as public restrooms, sidewalks, public parking lots and lighting.

Nashville Redevelopment Commission

Phone: 812-988-5526

Members: Victor Bongard, Paul Clark, Theresa Cobian, Nancy Crocker, David Plessinger

Website: townofnashville.org/ redevelopment-commission

The Nashville Redevelopment Commission works on economic development in Nashville. It meets the first Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall or on Zoom.

Nashville Strategic Direction Consultant

Phone: 812-988-5526

Dax Norton

Email: dnorton@msconsultants.com

Nashville Town Attorney

Phone: 812-988-2818

Wanda Jones

54 S. Jefferson St., Nashville, IN 47448

Email: administrator@indianajoneslaw.com

Draven Cox

Craig Austin

Nashville Town Council

» Andi Wilson, President, awilson@ townofnasville.org

» Dave Rudd, Vice-President, drudd@townofnashville.org

» Anna Hofstetter, ahofstetter@ townofnashville.org

» Lance Miller, lmiller@townofnashville.org

» Rex Watters III, rexwatters@ townofnashville.org

2023 Connections listed phone numbers for individual Council members. Town administration advised they will not provide individual numbers. Administration at 812-988-5526 will contact Council members on behalf of the public. Website: townofnashville. org/town-council

The town council is the legislative body of the town of Nashville. It meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall or on Zoom. Town Hall discussion meetings held first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall or on Zoom.

Nashville Town Parks Commission

Phone: 812-988-5526

Members: Gloria Dobbs, Quentin Heltman, Tyra Miller, Tona Martin, Eli Nickel

Website: townofnashville.org/ town-park-commission

The parks commission plans for the development and care of the parks on town-owned property. It meets the third Thursday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at Town Hall or on Zoom.

Nashville Tree Board

Phone: 812-988-5526

Members: Elliot Burnett, Mark Shields, Amy Spalding, Katie Starr, Diana Wright

Website: townofnashville.org/ nashville-tree-board

The Nashville Tree Board plants and maintains trees in the public right-of-way and on town-owned public property in Nashville.

Nashville Utility Service Board

Phone: 812-988-5526

Members: Alyn Brown, Nancy Crocker, Scott Dick , Pam Gould, Tom Roberts

Website: townofnashville.org/ administration-and-utilities

In cooperation with the town council, the Nashville Utility Service Board oversees the finances and operations of town utilities including water, wastewater and the possible addition of a stormwater utility in the future.

TOWNSH i P T ru STEES

Hamblen Township

Phone: 317-560-9275

Trustee Phil Stephens

8120 Cordry Drive, Nineveh, IN 46464 (Cordry Sweetwater)

Email: chronos1955@protonmail.ch.

Jackson Township

Phone: 812-320-4564

Trustee Sandy Higgins

3607 Helmsburg Road, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: higginsoffice@yahoo.com

Van Buren Township

Phone: 812-371-4375

Trustee Shannon Ayres

Email: VanBuren.Trustee.BC@gmail.com

Washington Township

Phone: 812-720-1439

Trustee Brandon Magner

231 E. Main St., Nashville, IN 47448 (in fire station)

Email: washtwptrusteebc@gmail.com

E D u CAT i ON

Brown County Schools Administration Office

Phone: 812-988-6601

Email: CSCBC@browncountyschools.com

» Superintendent Emily Tracy

» Director of Student Support

Services Deborah Harman

» Director of Technology David Phelps

» Treasurer Dawn Ray

» Director of Career Connected

Learning Christy Wrightsman

» Director of Food Services Don Hymer

» Director of Transportation Dennis Mills

» Director of Maintenance Jimmy Jackson

Physical address: Administration Office (“white house”), 357 E. Main St., Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 38, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: browncountyschools.com

Education Service Center

Phone: 812-988-5880

Director Christy Wrightsman

Physical address: 260 S. Schoolhouse Lane, Nashville

Mailing address: PO Box 2087, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: http://www.browncountyschools. com/school/career-resource-center/. The center provides post-secondary opportunities and continuing education for all ages, including early childhood education. A complete list of classes and services can be found online.

Brown County Early Education Center

Phone: 812-988-6601

Address: 260 School House Lane, Nashville IN 47448

Brown County Schools Board of Trustees

» President Amy Oliver

Phone: 812-988-7043

Email: amoliver@browncountyschools.com

» Vice President Carol Bowden

Phone: 812-320-9861

Email: cbowden@ browncountyschools.com

» Secretary Vicki Harden

Phone: 812-703-0800

Email: vharden@browncountyschools.com

» Stephanie Kritzer

Phone: 812-606-0115

Email: skritzer@browncountyschools.com

» Doug Payne

Phone: 812-606-8665

Email: dpayne@browncountyschools.com

The board meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at rotating locations throughout the year, most often at the high school.

Brown County High School

Phone: 812-988-6606

Athletics: 812-988-5408

Guidance: 812-988-5407

» Principal Trent Austin

» Assistant Principal Chuck Hutchins

» Athletic Director Mark Bruner

Physical address: 235 S.

Schoolhouse Lane, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 68, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: browncountyschools.com/bchs

Brown County Middle School

Phone: 812-988-6605

» Principal Gavin Steele

» Dean of Students Thor Davis

Physical address: 95 S. Schoolhouse Lane, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 578, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: browncountyschools.com/bcjhs

Helmsburg Elementary School

Phone: 812-988-6651

Principal Kelli Bruner

5378 N. Helmsburg School Road, Morgantown, IN 46160 (Helmsburg)

Website: browncountyschools.com/helmsburg

Sprunica Elementary School

Phone: 812-988-6625

Principal Shane Killinger

3611 Sprunica Road, Nineveh, IN 46164 (Sprunica)

Website: browncountyschools.com/sprunica

Van Buren Elementary School

Phone: 812-988-6658

Principal Greg Pagnard

4045 State Road 135 South, Nashville, IN 47448 (Stone Head)

Website: browncountyschools.com/vanburen

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Phone: 888-692-6841

106 Hawthorne Drive, Nashville

Hours: Wednesday and Fridays only, 9 am – 5 pm

Website: in.gov/bmv

Hoosier National Forest

Phone: 812-275-5987

811 Constitution Ave., Bedford, IN 47421

Marion Mason, Public Affairs Officer

Email: marion.mason@usda.gov

Website: www.fs.usda.gov/hoosier

Indiana Attorney General

Attorney General Todd Rokita

Indiana Government Center

South, 302 W. Washington St., 5th Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 317-232-6201

Fax: 317-232-7979

Consumer Protection Division

Phone: 317-232-6330 or 800-382-5516

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Report patient abuse and neglect or fraud:

Phone: 317-915-5300

Hotline: 800-382-1039

State Government Federal Government Conservancy Districts

Unclaimed Property Division

P.O. Box 2504

Greenwood, IN 46142

Phone: 866-462-5246

Website: in.gov/attorneygeneral

Indiana Conservation Officers

Phone: 812-837-9536 (dispatch, for law enforcement issues only)

4850 State Road 446, Bloomington, IN 47401

Indiana Department of Child Services, Brown County office

Phone: 812-988-2239

Alternate phone: 800-8005556 (to report abuse)

Director Jonathon Dauterman

Physical address: 121 Locust Lane, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 325, Nashville, IN 47448

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Indiana Division of Family Resources

Phone: 800-403-0864

Physical address: 121 N. Locust Lane, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 10, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: in.gov/fssa/dfr/4494.htm (general information); in.gov/fssa/ dfr/2691.htm (food stamp information)

The Division of Family Resources provides employment and training services to some food stamp (SNAP) and temporary assistance (TANF) recipients. The Brown County office’s hours are Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife

Phone: 877-463-6367

Physical address: 402 W. Washington St. RM W273 Indianapolis, IN 46204

Website: in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/

Indiana Division of Forestry

Phone: 317-232-4105

Physical address: 402 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Website:.in.gov/dnr/forestry/

Indiana General Assembly

Website: https://iga.in.gov/ information/about

Find your Legislators: https://iga. in.gov/information/find-legislators

Indiana Governor

Phone: 317-232-4567

Governor Eric Holcomb

Statehouse, 200 W. Washington St., Suite 206, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Email: https://in.accessgov.com/ gov/Forms/Page/gov/ask-eric/1

Website: www.in.gov/gov/

Indiana State House of Representatives

Phone: 317-232-9600

800-382-9842 - House Democrats

800-382-9841 - House Republicans Statehouse, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

Website: http://iga.in.gov

Indiana State Senate

Phone: 800-382-9467

317-232-9400

Statehouse, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

Website: http://iga.in.gov

Indiana Public Access Counselor

Phone: 317-234-0906; 800-228-6013

Fax: 317-233-3091

Public Access Counselor Luke Britt

Email: pac@opac.in.gov

W470, Indiana Government Center South, 402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

Website: in.gov/pac

Provides information and advocacy on open access to public records and meetings.

Indiana Secretary of State

Phone: 317-232-6531

Secretary of State Diego Morales 200 W. Washington St., Room 201, Indianapolis, IN 46204

https://www.in.gov/sos/

Email: https://in.accessgov.com/sos/ Forms/Page/sos/contact-us/

Indiana State Information Center

Phone: 317-233-0800; 800-457-8283

402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

Website: help.in.gov

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The State Information Center will help direct you to the correct State Agency for services regarding business and agriculture, education, government, spam, family and health taxes and finance and more

Email: https://faqs.in.gov/hc/ en-us/requests/new

Indiana State Police Bloomington Post

Phone: 812-332-4411

Alternate phone: 800-423-1286

1500 N. Packinghouse Road, Suite 200, Bloomington, IN 47404

Website: in.gov/isp

Natural Resource Conservation Services

Phone: 812-334-4323, ext. 3. Daniel Welage, District Conservationist Daniel.welage@usda.gov

1931 Liberty Drive, Bloomington 47403

State Representative, District 62 (R)

Phone: 317-232-9863

Alternate phone: 800-382-9841

Rep. Dave Hall

200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

Email: h62@iga.in.gov

Website: https://www. indianahouserepublicans.com/ members/general/dave-hall/

State Senator, District 44 (R)

Phone: 317-232-9400

Assistant’s phone: 317-234-9425

Alternate phone: 800-382-9467

Sen. Eric Koch

200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

Email: Senator.Koch@iga.in.gov

Website: https://www. indianasenaterepublicans.com/koch

F EDE r AL GO v E r NMENT

» 9th District Congressman Erin Houchin (R)

» Representative Erin Houchin

Jeffersonville District Office

Phone: 812-288-3999

321 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

D.C. Office Phone: 202-225-5315

1632 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515

Website: https://houchin.house.gov/ https://houchin.house.gov/contact

Internal Revenue Service

Phone: 844-545-5640

Alternate phone: 812-337-7600

2017 S. Liberty Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403 (appointment required)

Website: irs.gov

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Social Security Administration

Phone: 800-772-1213

TTY phone: 812-325-0778

Columbus office: 2535 Arnold St.

Columbus phone: 800-772-1213

Columbus fax: 833-950-2162

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am – 4 pm

Bloomington office: 515 W. Patterson Drive, 47403

Bloomington phone: 877-819-2594

Bloomington fax: 833-950-2144

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am – 4 pm

U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R)

Phone (Indianapolis): 317-822-8240

115 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite

100, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone (D.C.): 202-224-4814

404 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510

Website: braun.senate.gov

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R)

Phone (Indianapolis): 317-226-6700

310 E 96 th St., Suite 350, Indianapolis IN 46240

Phone (D.C.): 202-224-5623

185 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510

Website: young.senate.gov

C ONSE rvANC y Di ST ri CTS

Cordry Sweetwater

Phone: 317-933-2893

Office Manager Brittany Bay

8377 Cordry Drive, Nineveh, IN 46164

Email: bbay@cscd-in.org

Property Manager Nick Johann

Email: bcocscd@gmail.com

Website: cscd-in.org

Lake Lemon

Phone: 812-334-0233

Manager Adam Casey

7599 N. Tunnel Road, Unionville, IN 47468

Email: office@lakelemon.com

Website: lakelemon.org

American Legion Post 13

Phone: 812-345-2174

Commander Kelly McCauley

The group meets the third Wednesday of each month, except January, at 7 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 902 Deer Run Lane, Nashville.

The Bald Eagles

Phone: 812-988-2377

Alternate phone: 812-325-3021

Contacts Tim Sparks

Alternate phone: 404-6646350 (Keith Baker)

Email: bcbaldeagles@gmail.com

The group meets twice a year on or about the anniversaries of the D-Day invasion June 6 and the Pearl Harbor attack Dec. 7. Anyone interested in aviation, such as pilots, air crew, support personnel and military aviation history buffs, is welcome.

Brown County Honor Guard

Phone: 317-439-0207

Commander Dave Pate

Email: fgail@aol.com

The honor guard provides military honors at graveside and funeral services.

Brown County Veterans Service Office

Phone: 812-988-5600

Alternate phone: 812-720-0634

Service Officer Andy Alexander 902 Deer Run Lane, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: alexandera@browncounty-in.us

Website: http://www.browncountyin.gov/179/Veterans-Affairs

The Veterans Services Department serves the veterans, veterans & dependents, and veterans & survivors of Brown County by offering assistance in filing claims for VA Federal Benefits, accessing VA services, accessing state and local benefits, and conducting Education and Outreach Services.

Brown County Veterans Coalition

Phone: 317-439-0207

President Dave Pate

Email: fgail@aol.com

Meetings are quarterly or when appropriate at Veterans Hall, 902 Deer Run Lane, Nashville.

Brown County Vietnam Veterans

Phone: 812-347-7861

Commander Ray DePew

Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 902 Deer Run Lane, Nashville.

VFW Post 6195

Phone: 317-402-9522

» Quartermaster Larry Kuhn

» Commander Bill Hamilton

Email: hamiltonwr@browncounty-in.us Or wh2671@gmail.com

Meetings are the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 902 Deer Run Lane, Nashville.

American Legion Riders

Phone: 812-345-2174

Commander Kelly McCauley

Meetings are on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 902 Deer Run Lane, Nashville.

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Brown County Democrat

Phone: 812-988-2221

Physical address: 153 E. Main St., Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 277, Nashville, IN 47448

Newsroom email: newsroom@bcdemocrat.com

Advertising email: ads@bcdemocrat.com

Website: bcdemocrat.com

Facebook: Brown County Democrat

Twitter: @bcdemocrat

In print every Wednesday and online every day, The Democrat carries the latest headlines from throughout the county. News and photo submissions are welcome. The submission deadline for advertising is noon on Thursdays; the submission deadline for news is noon on Fridays to be included in the next week’s paper.

WFHB radio station

Phone: 812-323-1200

Alternate phone: 812-202-NEWS

108 W. Fourth St., Bloomington, IN 47404

Email: calendars@WFHB.org

Website: wfhb.org

WFHB airs and helps to produce “The Brown County Hour” radio program. Those volunteers can be contacted directly at browncountyhour.com.

PA r KS & NAT ur E

Brown County Bluebird Club

Phone: 812-200-5700

President Dan Sparks

Email: b4bluebirds@yahoo.com

Brown County Garden Club

Facebook: facebook.com/Brown-CountyGarden-Club-203917579618768

Brown County Herb Society

Phone: 812-988-2747

Contact Dorothy Babcock

The society meets at 3 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Brown County Public Library.

Brown County Native Woodlands Project

Phone: 812-988-2211

P.O. Box 1092, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: info@bcnwp.org

Website: bcnwp.org

Brown County Parks and Recreation

Phone: 812-988-5522

Director Mark Shields

Physical address: Deer Run Park, 902 Deer Run Lane, Suite B, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: shieldsma@browncounty-in.us

Website: bcparksrec.com

Parks and Rec provides countywide recreational opportunities like sports, camps, community events, a community garden, trails, fishing, a shelter house, a disc golf course, a kayak/canoe launch,

a skate park, playground, ball fields and more. Entrance to Deer Run Park is free.

Brown County State Park

Park Office: 812-988-6406

Nature Center: 812-988-5240

Abe Martin Lodge: 812-988-4418

» Property Manager Doug Baird

» Assistant Property Manager Kevin Snyder

Mailing address: P.O. Box 608, Nashville, IN 47448

Entrances: West gate — 1405 State Road 46 West; North gate — 1810 State Road 46 East; Horseman’s Camp

— 4800 State Road 135 South

Website: in.gov/dnr/parklake/2988.htm

Friends of Brown County State Park

Phone: 812-988-5240

Brown County State Park Nature Center, P.O. Box 1892, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: friendsbcsp@gmail.com

Website: friendsbcsp@org

Hoosier National Forest

Phone: 812-275-5987

Public Affairs Officer Andrea Crain

811 Constitution Ave., Bedford, IN 47421

Email: r9_hoosier_website@fs.fed.us

Website: fs.usda.gov/hoosier

Indiana Forest Alliance

Phone: 317-602-3692

Email: info@indianaforestalliance.org

Website: indianaforestalliance.org

Location: 615 N. Alabama St., Suite A, Indianapolis, 46204

Indiana Native Plant Society

Contact Gillian Harris

Email: southcentral@ indiananativeplants.org

Website: indiananativeplants.org

Facebook: SC-INPAWS

Indiana Raptor Center

Phone: 812-988-8990

P.O. Box 1153, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: indianaraptorcenter.org

Facebook: facebook.com/ indianaraptorcenter

Jefferson Street Park Association/Polly’s Dog Park

Phone: 812-988-2818

President Wanda Jones

Email: wej@indianajoneslaw.com

Physical address: End of South Jefferson Street at Pat Reilly Boulevard (park location)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 191, Nashville, IN 47448 (for donations)

The Jefferson Street Park Association oversees the development and operation of the Jefferson Street Park and Polly’s Dog Park. Donations can be made through the Brown County Community Foundation.

Nashville Town Parks Commission

Phone: 812-988-5526

Members: Alisha Gredy, Anna Hofstetter, Torrie Rae Birkemeier, Mark Shields, Cliff Cressey

Website: townofnashville.org

The parks commission plans for the development and care of the parks on town-owned property. It meets the third Thursday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at Town Hall or on Zoom.

The Nature Conservancy

Phone: 812-200-4040

3478 Clay Lick Road, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: nature.org

Salt Creek Preservation Group

Chair Jim Schultz

Physical address: 802 Memorial Drive, Nashville, IN 47448

Mailing address: Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District, P.O. Box 308. Nashville, IN 47448

Email: stijimmy19@gmail.com

Sassafras Audubon Society

Contact: Rita Stephens, ritastephens11@gmail.com

P.O. Box 85, Bloomington, IN 47202

Email: sas@sassafrasaudubon.org

Website: sassafrasaudubon.org

Facebook: facebook.com/ sassafrasaudubon

Sycamore Land Trust

Phone: 812-336-5382

Executive Director John Lawrence

P.O. Box 7801, Bloomington, IN 47407

Email: john@sycamorelandtrust.org

Website: sycamorelandtrust.org

Yellowwood State Forest

Phone: 812-988-7945

772 Yellowwood Lake Road, Nashville, IN 47448

Property Manager Darrin Ridge

Email: yellowwoodsf@dnr.in.gov

Website: in.gov/dnr/forestry/ propertyies/yellowwood-state-forest/

Trafalgar — 46181

Phone: 317-878-4300

105 E. Ohio St.

Unionville — 47468

Phone: 812-334-0382

8031 State Road 45 East

Bloomington — 47401, 47402, 47403, 47404, 47405, 47406, 47408

Phone: 812-334-7013

520 S. Walnut St.

Phone: 812-331-4553

3210 E. 10th St.

Columbus — 47201, 47202, 47203

Phone: 812-378-2091

450 Jackson St.

Freetown — 47235, 47249

Phone: 812- 497-3800

6683 N. Union St.

Helmsburg — 47435

Phone: 812-988-6302

2401 North St.

Morgantown — 46160

Phone: 812-597-4012

300 W. Washington St.

Nashville — 47448

Phone: 812-988-2262

200 E. Gould St.

Nineveh — 46164

Phone: 317-933-2200

7544 S. Nineveh Road

Seymour — 47274

Phone: 812-522-2559

321 N Chestnut St.

Brown County

Brown County Bar Association

Phone: 317-784-1244

Chair Ted Adams

Email: adamst@browncounty-in.us

Brown County Board of Realtors, a division of MIBOR

Phone: 812-360-5947

Alternate phone: 317-691-7394

President Erika Bryenton

Email: homeswitherika@outlook.com

Brown County Chamber of Commerce

Phone: 812-988-0234

President Greg Fox

P.O. Box 1364, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: info@thebrowncountychamber.org

Website: thebrowncountychamber.org

The Brown County Chamber of Commerce provides communication, education and collaborative services among businesses, visitors, residents and government. The chamber board consists of representatives from all types of Brown County businesses and organizations. Meetings are at 8:30 a.m. on first Tuesdays at the Brown County Visitors Center upstairs meeting room.

Brown County Farm Bureau Inc.

Phone: 812-988-4671

President Rick Kelley

P.O. Box 146, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: infb.org

2-1-1

Phone: 211 Indiana 2-1-1 is a 24-hour service that can help individuals and family members find health and human services information and referrals. Free and confidential help is available for many needs, including housing, employment, legal aid, counseling and more.

4-H Fair Board

4-H Fair Council

Phone: 812-988-5495

Physical address: 802 Memorial Drive, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1481, Nashville, IN 47448 Fair Board President Mark Stargell

Access Brown County

Phone: 812-988-0185 (call before 12:30 p.m. weekdays or leave a message)

Alternate phone: If you are hearingimpaired, visit RelayIndiana. com for help with your call.

105 Willow St., Nashville IN 47448 (inside the YMCA)

Email: access@browncountyymca.org

Website: browncountyymca.

org/access-brown-county

Access Brown County offers reliable transportation to and from work, school, medical appointments, shopping and errands. Any Brown county resident can ride, but children younger than 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Children older than 5 may ride alone with a signed parent consent form. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible. Operating hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Requests for transportation must be made at least 24 hours in advance during regular dispatch hours 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cost is $5 each way in Brown County and $7.50 each way to or from Monroe or Bartholomew County only. Senior citizens 60 and older can ride for free.

Adult “Stay Well” Clinic at Hickory Ridge Senior Center

Phone: 812-988-2255

Website: www.

browncountyhealthdept.org.

2314 Hickory Ridge Lane, Morgantown, IN 46160 (in Brown County)

Nurses perform general screenings for no charge at these clinics on the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. These wellness screenings may also be scheduled at the Brown County Health Department and include: vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate); blood sugar and hemoglobin (screening for anemia).

AL-ANON

Website: al-anon.org

In-person meetings take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow St., Nashville

Alzheimer’s Association/support group

Greater Indiana chapter

Phone: 800-272-3900 (24/7 helpline)

Alternate phone: 317-575-9620

50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Website: alz.org/Indiana

American Cancer Society

Helpline: 800-227-2345

PO Box 681405, Indianapolis, IN 462668

Website: cancer.org

American Heart Association

Phone: 317-732-4700

6500 Technology Center Drive, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278

Website: heart.org

American Red Cross

Phone: 800-562-4645

441 S. College Ave., Bloomington, IN 47403

SE Executive Director Donna Colon, donna.colo@redcross.org

Disaster services: Maria Carrasquillo, maria. carrasquillo2@redcross.org, 888-684-1441

Website: redcross.org/local/in

Service Organizations

Child, Senior & Social

The Arc of Brown County

Phone: 812-988-6745

P.O. Box 1024, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: arcofbrowncounty@gmail.com

Website: thearc.org

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Lifeline Support Center

Phone: 888-234-9473

The Lifeline program is a governmentsponsored discount for home phone and internet service for those who qualify, including individuals who receive food stamps (SNAP); Medicaid; supplemental security income (SSI); low-income, HUD Section 8 or other federal public housing.

Birth to Five Coalition

Phone: 812-988-6601 x1141

Contact Deborah Harman, Director of Student Support Services, Brown County Schools

Email: dharman@browncountyschools.com

Website: http://www.browncountyschools. com/community/birth-to-five/

See activities, services and resources for kids ages birth to 5 on the website above.

Brown Countians for Quality Health Care

Phone: 317-885-7337

Email: wbtodd@gmail.com

Contact Bill Todd

6249 Justins Ridge Road, Nashville, IN 47448

This is a volunteer advocacy group promoting the provision of dental and medical care for everyone in Brown County. Contact BCQHC if you need help with medical, dental, mental health or substance use disorder care.

Brown County Community Closet

Phone: 812-988-6003

After hours: 812-988-4006

Board of Directors President Joyce Snyder

Facebook: BrownCountyCommunityCloset

Physical address: 284 S. Van Buren St. (behind Subway)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 44, Nashville, IN 47448

Clothing and household items are available for sale in the newly reorganized and reconfigured store. Donations of gently used clothing and household items are accepted during business hours from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays. No electronics or furniture are accepted. All proceeds go to fund local community needs. Volunteers are welcome.

Brown County Community Foundation

Phone: 812-988-4882

CEO Maddison Miller

Physical address: 209 N. Van Buren St.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 191, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: ceo@bccfin.org

Website: browncountygives.org

Facebook: facebook.com/bccfin

Celebrating 30 years of local impact in 2023, BCCF partners with donors, area leaders, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to advance important causes and improve the quality of life in Brown County. Their grantmaking meets the community’s most pressing

needs, extending from arts to education, economic development to environment, social services and beyond.

Brown County Habitat for Humanity

Phone: 812-988-4926

Contact Erin Kirchhofer

Physical address: 646 Memorial Drive at the fairgrounds (sharing a building with Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 260, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: ed@browncountyhabitat.org

Website: bc-habitat.org; habitat.org/us/ nashville/brown-county-indiana-hfh Habitat joins with low-income families and community partners to provide homeownership opportunities and build communities of hope, making safe, decent, affordable homes available to people in need. To volunteer for work or provide worker food, call Erin Kirchhofer at 812-9884926. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only.

Brown County Health & Living Community

Phone: 812-988-6666

Email: infobc@cardon.us

Physical address: 55 E. Willow St.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 667, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: browncountyhealth.us

Brown County Health & Living Community offers short-term rehabilitation, longterm care, and memory care. The center can provide inpatient or outpatient therapies, including physical, occupational and speech. Brown County Health & Living accepts Medicare, Medicaid, VA, insurance and private pay. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Brown County Health and Wellness Center

Phone: 812-720-3297

Alternate phone: 877-7680082 (after-hours access)

Physical address: State Road 46 West at Eagle Park athletic fields, Nashville

Website: browncountyschools.com/bchwc

The Brown County Health and Wellness Center is a Brown County Schools-owned clinic operated by Wellness for Life. School district and county government employees may use it for free as part of their healthcare plans. Members of the general public also may use it on a monthto-month membership fee basis. The clinic offers basic primary care services, preventative care, disease management help, telemedicine, wellness coaching, lab work and an on-site pharmacy. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.

Brown County Health Department

Phone: 812-988-2255

» Office Manager/Administrator Judy Hess

» Health Officer Dr. Norman Oestrike

» Environmental Health Supervisor John Kennard

» Nurse Supervisor Seleah Settle

» Public Health Nurse Kelly Hilligoss

» Public Health Preparedness Coordinator Corey Frost

» Primary food inspector/environmental health specialist Jennifer Heller

» Primary septic tank inspector/ environmental health specialist Ernie Reed

» Vital records registrar Taylor Hardesty

Physical address: 200 Hawthorne Drive

Mailing address: P.O. Box 281, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: bchealth@browncounty-in.us

Website: browncountyhealthdept.org

The health department has records for people who were born or died in Brown County. By appointment, public health nurses provide immunizations, flu shots, health tests and screenings, blood pressure checks, lice checks, pregnancy tests, TB tests, and screens for cholesterol, diabetes, anemia and referrals for other testing including HIV. Some charges may apply. Naloxone and sharps containers are available. It also offers education in nutrition, smoking cessation, disease prevention and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Brown County Historical Society, History Center and Pioneer Village

Phone: 812-988-2899

Physical address: 90 E. Gould St.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 668, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: President Pete Bullard at petebullard@rnetinc.net

Website: browncountyhistorycenter.org

Facebook: Brown County Historical Society

The History Center is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, November through April, with more hours and days (Saturdays and Sundays) open after winter, weather permitting. The village is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May through October. Archive search assistance is available Tuesdays and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

Brown County Pioneer Women’s Club

Phone: 812-988-2899

Address: 90 E. Gould St. (Brown County History Center)

Email: Contact president Brenda A. Main at jebmain@hotmail.com

Website: browncountyhistorycenter.org

The Pioneer Women’s Club functions as a complementary group within The Brown County Historical Society. They meet every Wednesday at the Brown County History Center, 90 East Gould Street, from 9:00 a.m. – noon.

Each Wednesday the PWC has a different focus:

» First Wednesday - Members work on their personal projects

» Second Wednesday - A program/ lesson is presented

» Third Wednesday - Members work on club projects to place in the gift shop.

» Fourth Wednesday - The PWC business meeting is held at 10:00 a.m. - followed by dessert.

The Pioneer Women practice and teach the domestic frontier crafts: sewing, quilting, weaving, knitting, embroidery, spinning etc. They work to keep traditions alive through their crafts and volunteer efforts that raise money to support the Historical Society. Please contact the PWC for more information about our group. We welcome new members.

Food Sources In Brown County

1. Mother’s Cupboard

646 Memorial Drive, Nashville, IN 47448

Food Distribution: Carry-out meals available

Monday – Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Food pantry also available. No questions asked.

812-988-8038

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Directions: From the Brown County Courthouse, turn on to E. Main Street go .6 miles. Make a left on Memorial Drive. Go another 400 feet, building is on the left.

2. Nashville United Methodist Church

36 S. Jefferson Street, Nashville, IN 47448

Food Distribution: 24/7 Little Pantry on

47448

Food Distribution: 1 st Thursday of the month from 1:00 to 2:00 pm and 6:00 to

7:00 pm

812-325-7791 or 812-988-2786 (Call if there is an emergency.)

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Directions: From the Brown County Courthouse, head south towards the intersection of IN-135 and State Road 46 East, turn left on to State Road 46 going east to Columbus for 8 miles to the church on the left.

4. The Pentecostals (Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry)

60 Mt. Liberty Road, Nashville, IN 47448

Food Distribution: Thursday from 4:30 to 7:00 pm.

812-200-3136 (Delivery may be arranged upon request.)

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Directions: From the Brown County Courthouse, head south towards the Intersection of IN-135 and State Road 46 East, turn left on to State Road 46 going east to Columbus. Go 5.5 miles and turn right on to Mt. Liberty Road/Valley Branch Road. Go .4 mile and turn left on to Mt. Liberty Road. Church is on the left.

5. St. Vincent de Paul of Brown County Food Pantry and Warehouse 2901 Long Lake Road, Nashville, IN 47448

Food Distribution: Monday and Saturday from 10:00 am to noon

812-988-8821 (Delivery arranged with a proxy agreement.)

facebook.com/SVdPBC/

Directions: From the Brown County

Courthouse, turn on to E. Main Street which becomes Old State Road 46 (about 2 miles), Turn left on Clay Lick Road, go 2.3 miles and turn right on Long Lake Road.

6. Salvation Army of Brown County 168 S. Jefferson Street, Nashville, IN 47448

Food Distribution: Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 to 1:00 pm

812-988-7019

facebook.com/browncountysalvationarmy

Directions: From Brown County Courthouse, head south on N Van Buren Street about 1/10 th of a mile, turn right on Pittman House Ln, go 338 feet and turn left at 2 nd cross street onto S. Jefferson Street. Destination is on the right.

7. St. David’s Episcopal Church

11 IN-45, Morgantown, IN 46160

Located at the intersection of SR 45 and SR 135N in Bean Blossom, IN

Food Distribution: 24/7 Little Pantry on the parking lot. Pop-up food distribution on the parking lot from 3 to 5 pm each Thursday when weather permits. Look for the sign.

812-988-1038

facebook.com/BrownCountyFoodAlliance/

Directions: From the Brown County Courthouse, head north towards Indianapolis on IN-135 to Bean Blossom for 5 miles. St. David’s is at the intersection of IN-135 and State Road 45 on the left. (Dollar General is at the same intersection.)

Brown County Humane Society

Phone: 812-988-7362

SPOT assistance: 812-703-0797

Shelter Manager Caity Robertson

Physical address: 128 State Road 135 South Mailing address: P.O. Box 746, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: shelter@bchumane.org

Website: bchumane.org

Facebook: facebook.com/bchumane

Instagram: bchumane

The humane society provides cats and dogs for adoption, plus takes in homeless or stray animals from the county. Its Serving Pets Outreach Team has programs available for Brown County residents needing low-cost spays/neuters for their pets, pet food assistance, donated straw and housing. The shelter is closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays and open from noon to 5 p.m. the rest of the week.

Brown County Lions Club

P.O. Box 716, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: e-clubhouse.org/ sites/browncounty

Facebook: Brown County Lions Club

The club meets for dinner at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at The Seasons Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East. The local Lions Club has been serving the community since 1943; it sponsors the Spring Blossom Parade and Fourth of July fireworks. Members live by the motto, “We Serve.” Local, state, national and worldwide programs include: Leader Dogs for

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the Blind; speech and hearing needs; vision screening (working with Brown County Schools); cancer and diabetes programs; college scholarships and more. Club fundraising projects include annual spring and fall pancake breakfasts, Double Value Coupon card sales and a winter fruit sale.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination

Library Brown County

Phone: 260-410-1075

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 757, Nashville, IN 47448

Contact: Jenise Bohbrink

Email: Jenisebohbrink@gmail.com

Website: https://imaginationlibrary. com/usa/affiliate/INBROWN/ Children receive free, high-quality books from birth to age five, no matter the family’s income, mailed every month from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL). Sign up your child online or call or email DPIL Brown County for more information and a registration form.

Brown County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Assistance

Phone: 812-988-5470

Victim Advocate Jill Wunder

Physical address: 31 Buck Stogsdill Way

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1008, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: wunderjr@browncounty-in.us Victim assistance, housed in the prosecutor’s office, provides guidance through the criminal justice system

for people affected by a criminal act. The victim advocate exists for all crime victims to provide information about rights, moral support and resources. For the community, the advocate can provide information. Referrals given to help victims live safely. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Brown County Weekend Backpacks Inc.

Phone: 812-345-8836

President Jan Swigert

Email: bcwb2016@gmail.com

Website: bcweekendbackpacks.org

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Brown County YMCA

Phone: 812-988-9622

Executive Director Kim Robinson

105 Willow St., Nashville, IN 47448

Email: kimrobinson@ browncountyymca.org

Website: browncountyymca.org

Facebook: facebook.com/NashvilleIN

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Catholic Charities

Phone: 812-332-1262

803 N. Monroe St., Bloomington, IN 47404

Website: www.ccbin.org

Catholic Charities offers individual and family counseling services; parent education; and support programs including child development and discipline.

Centerstone

Phone: 812-988-2258

Alternate phone: 800-344-8802 (for information and first appointments); 800-832-5442 (crisis line); 877-HOPE-123

Contact Amanda Kinnaird

Physical address: 1156 Old State Road 46

Mailing address: P.O. Box 550, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: amanda.kinnaird@centerstone.org

Website: centerstone.org

We offer a multitude of programs designed to address the wide range of emotional, behavioral, psychological and addiction issues affecting people in our care. We also have a number of educational outreach initiatives designed to provide young and old alike with a better understanding of behavioral health care. Most importantly, Centerstone exists to uplift individuals from all walks of life in need. We can help you or your loved one get the care they need to live a fuller, happier life. Centerstone follows the philosophies of Recovery and Resiliency in every aspect of our care planning. We

work with clients and their families at all stages of life, providing outpatient therapy and counseling, addiction treatment, prevention services, intensive in-home treatment, school-based mental health services, family therapy, case management and much more. Centerstone is committed to providing professional, compassionate services that improve the quality of life for those who choose us for care. We employ a staff of over 3,800 professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, master’s-level clinicians, social workers, community support specialists, family support specialists, recovery coaches, therapists, finance specialists, information systems technicians, administrative and support staff. Centerstone’s PACEs Initiative hopes to raise community awareness of why Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) have such a significant impact on people’s lives. If you are interested in scheduling or attending a workshop, would like to engage with free services available, or have other interest in involvement with the Brown County PACEs Initiative, please call the Centerstone office at 812988-2258 or email amanda.kinnaird@ centerstone.org. We will direct you to the individual who can best meet your needs.

Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline

Phone: 800-800-5556 (24 hours)

Child Care Answers

Phone: 317-636-5727

Alternate phone: 800-272-2937

1776 N. Meridian St., Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Website: childcareanswers.com

Child Care Answers provides individualized referrals to family child care homes, centers, ministries, preschools, and before-and after-school and summer programs; assistance and training to child care professionals; mentors for the Paths to Quality program; and licensing orientation for those interested in starting new child care businesses.

Firefly Children and Family Alliance

Phone: 317-535-3326

520 Tracy Road, Ste. 160, New Whiteland, IN 46184

Toll Free: 866.494.5330

Fax: 317.535.3615

Email: communicationsstaff@fireflyin.org

Website: https://fireflyin.org/

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The childcare voucher program helps pay the cost of childcare for low-income working parents or those in full-time educational or training programs. The parent selects the provider. Child care can be in the home or a daycare facility or can be provided by a relative or friend who is a legally licensed exempt provider. Payment is made directly to the provider at an established market rate. The parent must pay the difference between the provider’s charges and the market rate. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

Child Support Program

Phone: 812-988-5470

Deputy Prosecutor Brent Cullers, Head of Child Support Division

Physical address: 31 Buck Stogsdill Way, Nashville, IN 47448

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1008, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: in.gov/dcs/support.htm

The mission of the Brown County Prosecutor’s office, IV-D Division, is to enhance the wellbeing of children by assuring that assistance in obtaining support, including financial and medical, is available to children through locating parents, establishing paternity, establishing support obligations, and monitoring and enforcing those obligations. Custodial parents, non-custodial parents and legal guardians can request assistance for child support services regardless of their income level. There is no fee for services.

READy to R.E.A.D.

President and Lead Literacy Specialist: Cassie Stratton M.A. Ed, ENL

Phone: (812) 994-1223

Mailing address: PO Box 772, Nashville, IN 47448

Physical address: Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow Street, Nashville, IN

Website: www.ready-to-read.org

Email: cstratton@ready-to-read.org

READy to R.E.A.D. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization providing literacy interventions and reading support to

striving readers of any age. Services focus on dyslexia and are no cost to those who qualify. To request services, fill out the form here: https://readyto-read.org/contact/#enrollment

Students are enrolled based on needs and literacy specialist availability. Ready to R.E.A.D. is dedicated to eliminating barriers to provide literacy to all.

Clarity Pregnancy Services of Brown County

Phone: 812-988-4500

Center Manager Therese Chamblee

Physical address: 1750 State Road 46 East, (Parkview church, across from state park north entrance)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 529, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: therese.chamblee@claritycares.org

Website: claritycares.org

Services include pregnancy tests; maternity and baby clothing; educational material on fetal development, abortion and sexually transmitted diseases; adoption and medical assistance referrals; and post-abortion peer counseling. Office hours are 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Phone contact is available 24/7.

Columbus Regional Health

Phone: 800-841-4938

Website: crh.org

» Hospital: 2400 E. 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201

Phone: 812-379-4441

» Well Connect: 237 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201

Phone: 812-376-5136

This center helps users connect to healthcare providers, navigate health insurance and access Columbus Regional Health services. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Website: crh.org/servicecenters/wellconnect

Email: crhwellconnect@crh.org.

» PromptMed (urgent care): 2502 25th St., Columbus, IN 47201

Phone: 812-372-8883

Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays.

Website: crh.org/physician-practice/ promptmed-urgent-care-walk-in-clinic

Brown County Community Closet

Phone: 812-988-6003

After hours: 812-988-4006

Board of Directors President Joyce Snyder

Facebook: BrownCountyCommunityCloset

Physical address: 284 S. Van

Buren St. (behind Subway)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 44, Nashville, IN 47448

Clothing and household items are available for sale in the newly reorganized and reconfigured store. Donations of gently used clothing and household items are accepted during business hours from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays. No electronics or furniture are accepted. All proceeds go to fund local community needs. Volunteers are welcome.

Developmental Services Inc. (DSI)

Phone: 800-745-7686

Physical address: 2920 19th

St., Columbus, IN 47202

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1023, Columbus, IN 47202

Website: dsiservices.org

Do Something

Email: dosomethingjames122@gmail.com

Website: www. dosomethingnashvillenashville.org

Facebook: Do Something, BC

Hotline: 812-308-3188

Cory Joy

Founder/Executive Director 317-374-4460 (c) cjoyboy1@gmail.com

Do Something is a Brown County resource and support group for people affected by Substance Abuse Disorder. Do Something partners with individuals, families, and the community to link people in need to resources that encourage, equip, and empower them to live a life of wholeness and freedom filled with Joy and Hope.

First Steps South East

Phone: 866-644-2454

Alternate phone: 812-314-2982

Contact Becky Haymond

1531 13th St., Suite G900, Columbus, IN 47201

Email: spoe@thrive-alliance.org

Websites: firststepssoutheast.org; facebook.com/firststepssoutheast

First Steps, for children from birth to 36 months, is a program of Thrive Alliance. The mission of First Steps South East is to assure that all Indiana families with infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays or disabilities have access to early intervention services close to home when they need them. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

FOOD PANTriES

Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen

Phone: 812-988-8038

Physical address: 646 Memorial Drive at the fairgrounds

Mailing address: P.O. Box 825, Nashville, IN 47448

Mother’s Cupboard provides a free hot meal from 4 to 6 p.m. closed Sunday, 364 days a year (closed Thanksgiving). It is also a food pantry with items available during dinner hours. Walk in; no questions asked. Volunteers are always welcome.

North Salem United Methodist Church Food Pantry

Phone: 812-988-2786

Hours: First Thursdays 1 to 2 p.m., 6 to 7 p.m. 7718 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN 47448

The Salvation Army

Phone: 812-988-7019

Physical address: 168 S. Jefferson St.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1717, Nashville IN 47448

Email: darlene_martin@usc.salvationarmy. org (administrative assistant)

Facebook: The Salvation Army of Brown County, Indiana

The Salvation Army has a food pantry that includes toiletry and personal hygiene items. It can provide emergency assistance for utility payments. Call during food pantry hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, to set up an appointment. Households can apply no more than once every 12 months for assistance.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Brown County Phone: 812-988-8821

Physical address: 2901 Long Lake Road, Nashville (off Clay Lick Road)

Mailing address: PO Box 577, Nashville IN 47448

Website: stvincentdepaulbrowncounty.com

St. Vincent de Paul is a food pantry and distribution center for Brown County residents. Income guidelines are required for food; however, accommodations are made upon request for families experiencing hardship. Household goods, personal care items, clothing and furniture do not have an income restriction. Residents typically come for food and other items once a month from 10 am to noon Mondays or Saturdays, except holiday weekends. Proxies may be arranged for those who need food delivered. Email at browncountysvdp@ gmail.com, leave a message at 812988-8821 or message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SVdPBC/

God’s Grace

Phone: 812-988-9764

Alternate phone: 812-720-1187

Contact Mary Kilgore

Physical address: Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship Church, lowermid-level, 602 State Road 135 North.

Mailing address: PO Box 876, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: mmkilgore@yahoo.com

Website: browncountypresbyterian. org/gods-grace (Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship)

God’s Grace is a free mission offering clothing for the family, bed and bath linens, and limited hygiene items. Located in the lower level of Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship, our store is open on Mondays between ten and noon and on Wednesdays between noon and three. We also have select appointment times available. Our annual back to school event, On the Road Again is held on a Saturday at the end of July. Both God’s Grace and On the Road Again can be viewed on Facebook.

Forest Hills of Brown County

Contact Jaime Kelp

Phone: 812-988-7800

Email: foresthills@TMO.com

Physical address: 184 Forest Hills Dr., Nashville IN 47448

Forest Hills of Brown County is a 72 unit multi-family living community.

Hawthorne Hills senior apartments

Phone: 812-720-9400

Contact Stacy Godsey

Alternate phone: 812-988-7800 (Forest Hills apartments)

812-200-7800

72 Willow St., Nashville, IN 47448

Email: hawthornehills@TMO.com

Website: realamericallc.com

Hawthorne Hills is a 57-unit independent living community for adults 55 and older. Located close to shopping, health care, entertainment and fitness/ recreation facilities, it has one- and two-bedroom apartment homes. Some income restrictions apply. Opened In the summer of 2016, Hawthorne Hills is across Hawthorne Drive from Willow Manor, operated by the same company.

Healthy Families of Brown County Phone: 812-988-1890

Alternate phone: 812-545-0511

Email: mpote@villages.org

For infants enrolled by age 90 days, Healthy Families offers free, weekly home visits for pregnant women and children up to age 3. The program provides information on child development, parenting, developmental screenings, parent-and-child interactions, community resources, encouragement and support.

Hickory Ridge Community Center

2314 Hickory Ridge Lane, Morgantown, IN 46160 (off Hornettown Road near Spearsville) The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays for card games and other activities. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

and is free for seniors; donations are welcome. The center is also available to rent for parties and other events.

Home Helpers and Platinum Healthcare

Phone: 812-988-6832

Contact Joanie Hayes

Physical address: 1280 Old State Road 46, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 711, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: clientcare@platinumhealthcare.org

Website: HomeHelpershomecare.com

Home Helpers provides non-medical to South Central Indiana. It offers bonded caregivers to provide senior assistance with personal care, daily activities, light housekeeping, meal prep, companionship, transportation to doctor’s appointments and more.

Human Services Inc. - Head Start

Phone: (812)988-6601 ext. 1920 or 1921

Alternate Main Office Phone: 812-372-8407

Contacts Kelle Pope (Site Supervisor) or Eli Teague (Family Advocate)

Physical address: 260 Schoolhouse Lane, Nashville IN 47448 (Brown

County Educational Service Center)

Email: kpope@hsi-headstart.com or eteague@hsi-headstart.com

Website: hsi-indiana.com

Head Start is preschool for families with children ages 3 to 5. This agency provides a child and family development program for low-income families. Bus transportation can be arranged.

Volunteer opportunities are available.

Children’s class times are 9 am to 3 pm

Monday through Thursday. Office hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.

Indiana Department of Child Services, Brown County office

Phone: 812-988-2239

Alternate phone: 800-8005556 (to report abuse)

Director Jonathon Dauterman

Physical address: 121 Locust

Lane, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 325, Nashville, IN 47448

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Indiana Division of Family Resources (Family and Social Services Administration/FSSA)

Phone: 800-403-0864

Contact Denise Harter (regional manager) or Kristina Govert (deputy regional manager)

Email: DFR.region8@fssa.in.gov

Physical address: 121 Locust Lane

Mailing address: P.O. Box 10, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: in.gov/fssa/dfr/4494.htm (general information); in.gov/fssa/ dfr/2691.htm (food stamp information)

The Division of Family Resources (DFR) is responsible for establishing eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP — food stamps) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF — cash assistance), Hoosier Healthwise (HHW), Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) and IMPACT

(job training) benefits. The division also manages the timely and accurate delivery of SNAP and TANF benefits. SNAP provides food assistance to low- and no-income people and families. TANF is a program that provides cash assistance and supportive services to assist families with children under age 18, helping them achieve economic self-sufficiency. The DFR also provides employment and training services to some SNAP and TANF recipients. Brown County office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Indiana Legal Aid Services Inc.

Phone: 812-339-7668

Alternate phone: 800-822-4774

214 S. College Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404 (second floor)

Website: indianalegalservices.org

Indiana Legal Aid Services Inc. provides legal guidance and representation on civil cases to low-income Indiana residents. Applications are taken for consumer finance (bankruptcy, collection, repossession, public utilities and unfair sales practices); education, family (custody/ visitation where there is child abuse and divorce where there is child abuse or spousal abuse); health (Medicaid and Medicare); housing (including subsidized housing rights, home ownership, landlordtenant disputes); income maintenance (TANF, food stamps, unemployment denials); and other problems. Income guidelines apply; certain types of cases are not handled. New client intake hours

(phone): Family law, Monday 2 to 3 p.m.; all

other civil issues, Tuesdays, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Indiana University (IU) Health

Phone: 800-248-1199

Website: iuhealth.org

» Hospital: 2651 E. Discovery Parkway, Bloomington, IN 47408.

Phone: 812-353-5252

» Urgent care: 326 Woodcrest Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401

Phone: 812-353-6888

Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays

Legal Aid District 11

Phone: 812-378-0358 (client referral, application and intake)

Alternate phone: 866-644-6407

Contact Christina

Rajanayakam, office manager United Way Center, 1531 13th St., Suite G330, Columbus, IN 47201

Email: info@legalaidpbi.org or crajanayakam@legalaidpbi.org

Website: legalaidpbi.org

Legal Aid provides civil legal counseling and representation to low-income individuals. The lawyer referral program refers clients to a panel of volunteer attorneys who provide representation in qualifying civil court cases. The client counseling program provides information, support and education to individuals with civil legal issues such as custody, visitation, dissolution, eviction, unsafe housing, debt collection and termination

of lease. Domestic violence victims and non-custodial parent cases are encouraged to call for assistance. Income guidelines apply. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; new client intake hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am to noon and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 pm.

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)

Phone: 877-MADD-HELP (24/7 helpline)

Alternate phone: 317-781-6233

Email: in.state@madd.org

Website: www.madd.org/indiana/

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)

Phone: 812-353-3200

Fax: 812-353-3135

Email: Chris Sherwood, NFP Supervisor - csherwood@iuhealth.org

The Nurse-Family Partnership program pairs first-time parent with a personal registered nurse to offer education and support during pregnancy and up until the child’s second birthday. There is no cost for eligible participants (first baby, 28 weeks or less gestation, and meets income eligibility for WIC or Medicaid). Referrals welcome via community partners, health providers, or pregnant individuals themselves

Our Hospice of South Central Indiana

Phone: 812-314-8001

2626 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201

Website: www.crh.org/ service-centers/hospice

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky

Phone: 800-230-7526

Bloomington office: 421 S. College

Ave, Bloomington, IN 47403

Bloomington phone: 812-336-0219

Columbus office: 3200 Sycamore Court, Columbus, IN 47202

Columbus phone: 812-376-3045

Website: ppin.org

Psi Iota Xi, Eta Alpha chapter

P.O. Box 39, Nashville, IN 47448

Rotary Club of Brown County

P.O. Box 1086, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: browncountyrotary.org

The club meets every Thursday at 8 a.m. on Zoom.

The Salvation Army

Phone: 812-988-7019

Physical address: 168 S. Jefferson St.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1717, Nashville IN 47448

Email: darlene_martin@usc.salvationarmy. org (administrative assistant)

Facebook: The Salvation Army of Brown County, Indiana

The Salvation Army has a food pantry that includes toiletry and personal hygiene items. It can provide emergency assistance for utility payments. Call during food pantry hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, to set up an appointment. Households can apply no more than once every 12 months for assistance.

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Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts)

Phone: 812-336-6809

Program Director Kevin Trojan

5625 State Road 46 East, Bloomington, IN 47401

Website: hoosiertrailsbsa.org

Girl Scouts

Phone: 317-924-6800

7201 Girl Scout Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46214

Website: girlscoutsindiana.org

Social Security Administration

Phone: 800-772-1213

Alternate phone: 800-325-0778

Columbus office: 2335 Arnold St., 47203

Columbus phone: 800-772-1213

Columbus fax: 833-950-2162

Bloomington office: 515 W. Patterson Drive, 47403

Bloomington phone: 877-819-2594

Bloomington fax: 833-950-2144

Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Brown County Phone: 812-988-8821

Physical address: 2901 Long Lake Road, Nashville (off Clay Lick Road)

Mailing address: PO Box 577, Nashville IN 47448

Website: stvincentdepaulbrowncounty.com

St. Vincent de Paul is a food pantry and distribution center for Brown County residents. Income guidelines are required for food; however, accommodations are made upon request for families experiencing hardship. Household goods, personal care items, clothing and furniture do not have an income restriction. Residents typically come for food and other items once a month from 10 am to noon Mondays or Saturdays, except holiday weekends. Proxies may

be arranged for those who need food delivered. Email at browncountysvdp@ gmail.com, leave a message at 812988-8821 or message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SVdPBC/

South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP)

Phone: 765-342-1518

Email: info@insccap.org

Website: insccap.org

CAP provides programs for low-income households such as energy assistance, weatherization of homes, Section 8 housing vouchers and self-sufficiency case management. Intake and eligibility vary by program. Monday through Friday (except Wednesday) 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Stonebelt

Phone: 812-332-2168

2815 E. 10th St., Bloomington, IN 47408

Email: info@stonebelt.org

Website: stonebelt.org

Stonebelt provides programs to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

Sycamore Valley Community Center

Phone: 812-988-5522

746 Memorial Drive, Nashville, IN 47448 (fairgrounds)

Email: shieldsma@browncounty-in.us

The building is managed by Brown County Parks and Recreation. It is used by several clubs and organizations on a regular basis, but it is available for rental at other times. Call parks and rec at the number above for availability, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

THRIVE Alliance

Phone: 812-372-6918

Alternate phone: 866-644-6407

Contact Sue Lamborn

Executive Director Mark Lindenlaub 1531 13th St., Suite G900, Columbus, IN 47201

Email: contact@thrive-alliance.org

Website: thrive-alliance.org

Thrive Alliance serves residents of all ages from Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson and Jennings counties. Services include homebound meal delivery and senior lunch sites, adult guardianship and care planning, wellness workshops and other services to improve residents’ independence and community engagement. The alliance’s Aging and Disability Resource Center provides a single, coordinated system of information to connect older adults and people with physical disabilities of all ages with the resources needed to live independently. The board of directors meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month.

TRIAD

Phone: 812-988-5606, answering machine

Alternate phone: 812-988-6655 ext. 2112

Mailing address: P.O. Box 2141, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: triad@browncounty-in.us

TRIAD stands for “the right information and direction.” Volunteers look in on seniors, sick or disabled people, those recovering from surgery, or anyone on

their own who would like to be visited from time to time. TRIAD provides home visits, nursing home visits, funeral calls, and community Thanksgiving meal delivery. Volunteers will provide and install green reflective address signs for clients, warn of scams, and send birthday, get well and Christmas cards. TRIAD also provides an annual picnic for clients, family, and caregivers. Volunteers meet at 9 am on second Fridays in the Law Enforcement Center, 55 State Road 46 East.

Tri Kappa Sorority, Brown County chapter

Province III Officer Kristin Houghland

P.O. Box 1143, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: browncountyzetaphi@trikappa.org

Tri Kappa supports a variety of Indiana projects for charity, culture and education. Riley Hospital at Indiana University Health has been supported with monetary donations and dolls since it opened in 1922.

Turning Point Domestic Violence Services

Phone: 812-657-1992

Alternate phone: 800-221-6311, toll-free 24/7 crisis line

Mailing address: P.O. Box 103, Columbus, IN 47448

Website: turningpointdv.org

Turning Point services include a 24hour crisis/help line; emergency residential shelter services; nonresidential services; prevention education and professional training; children’s program and legal services.

United Way 211

Phone: 211

1531 13th St., Suite 1100, Columbus, IN 47202

Website: uwbarthco.org/2-1-1

Facebook: United Way 2-1-1 (South Central Indiana) 211 is an information and referral service for community resources.

The Villages

Phone: 800-822-4888

Alternate phone: 812-332-1245

2405 N. Smith Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404

Website: villageskids.org

The Villages offers foster care, adoption and healthy family services, prenatal care and support.

We Care Gang

P.O. Box 1492, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: info@wecaregang.org

Website: wecaregang.org

The We Care Gang can step in to meet basic needs when all other avenues have been exhausted. Its fundraisers include the September Abe Martin County Picnic and NASHCAR outhouse race.

WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program

Phone: 812-988-6792

Physical address: 54 W. Pittman House Lane

Mailing address: P.O. Box 476, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: in.gov/health/wic/ WIC provides vouchers for eggs, milk, cereal, produce and juice and other

nutritious foods for pregnant women and families with infants or children up to age

5. It also provides nutrition education, medical and social service referrals, and breastfeeding support services including breast pumps. Office hours are the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed for lunch 1 to 1:30 p.m.

Willow Manor senior apartments

Contact Stacy Godsey

Email: willowmanor@TMO.com

Alternate phone: 812-200-3232 (for Willow Manor or Hawthorne Hills). Remove “317815-5929 (Real America in Fishers)”

Website: TMO.com

Willow Manor is a 65-unit independent living community for adults 55 and older. Located close to shopping, health care, entertainment and fitness/ recreation facilities, it has one- and two-bedroom apartment homes. Some income restrictions apply.

Women’s Resource Center (Silver Linings)

Phone: 812-320-1201

Contact Carrie Foley

Mailing address: 272 Tuck A Way Ridge Drive, Nashville IN 47448

Email: cffoley.cff@gmail.com

Website: bcwomensresourcectr.org Silver Linings offers free crisis and transitional housing for homeless Brown County women in a safe, recovery-oriented, drug-free and alcohol-free environment. The goal is to provide homeless women with counseling and case management

as well as to help them to meet basic needs such as permanent housing and employment. The shelter is staffed fulltime and admissions are accepted 24/7. Acceptance is by referral from another agency or self-referrals. Agencies and individuals can call Carrie Foley at the number above for crisis admissions.

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Bartholomew County Health Department

Phone: 812-379-1555, option 1

Website: bartholomew.in.gov/healthdepartment-nursing.html#services Indiana Recovery Alliance

Phone: 812-567-2337

118 S. Rogers St., Suite 2, Bloomington

Email: indianarecoveryalliance@gmail.com

Website: indianarecoveryalliance.org

Monroe County Health Department

119 W 7th St. Bloomington, IN 47404

Health Administrator Lori Kelley

Phone: 812-349-2543

The Harm Reduction Program offers HIV/HCV testing and other harm reduction services.

Phone: 812-349-7345

Operating Hours

Monday—Friday 6 am-5 pm

The Futures Clinic offers reproductive health services including HIV/HCV testing

Phone: 812-349-7343

The Disease Intervention Program offers HIV and other sexually transmitted disease testing. Hepatitis C testing also is available.

Phone: 812-349-2700

Positive Link HIV Prevention/Care

Phone: 812-353-9150

333 E. Miller Drive, Bloomington

i NPAT i ENT T r EATMENT

FAC i L i T i ES

Additional information, resources and treatment facilities and programs may be found through the State of Indiana

Next Recovery website, in.gov/recovery.

Bloomington Meadows Hospital

Phone: 812-331-8000

Alternate phone: 800-972-4410 (toll free)

3600 N. Prow Road, Bloomington, IN 47404

Website: bloomingtonmeadows.com

Centerstone

1156 Old State Rd 46, Nashville, IN 47448

Phone: 812-200-2685

Indiana Center for Recovery

Phone: 812-362-5179

1004 W. First St., Bloomington, IN 47403

Email: info@treatmentindiana.com

Website: treatmentindiana.com

Fairbanks Hospital

Phone: 317-849-8222

Alternate phone: 800-225-4673 (toll free)

8102 Clearvista Parkway, Indianapolis IN 46256 (northeast side)

Website: fairbankscd.org

Options Behavioral Health

Phone: 855-820-3801

Alternate phone: 855-675-1748 (toll free)

5602 Caito Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46226

Website:

optionsbehavioralhealthsystem.com

Salvation Army Harbor Lights

Phone: 317-972-1450

2400 N. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46222

Facebook: facebook.com/saharborlight

Valle Vista Health System

Phone: 800-447-1348

898 E. Main St., Greenwood, IN 46143

Website: vallevistahospital.com

Wellstone Regional Hospital

Phone: 812-284-8000

2700 Vissing Park Road, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Website: wellstonehospital.com

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FAC i L i T i ES

Additional information, resources and treatment facilities and programs may be found through the State of Indiana Next Recovery website, in.gov/recovery.

Bedford Transitions LLC Outpatient

Addiction Treatment

Phone 812-675-0902

2811 Washington Ave., Bedford, IN 47421

Website: bedfordtransitions.com

Bloomington Transitions Outpatient Addiction Treatment

Phone: 812-822-1395

411 W. First St., Bloomington, IN 47403

Website: bloomingtontransitions.com

Clean Slate Outpatient Addiction Medicine

Phone: 812-668-1946

Alternate phone: 833-505-HOPE (4673)

502 W. Second St., Suite A, Bloomington, IN 47403

Website: cleanslatecenters.com

Groups Recover Together (suboxone-based program)

» Bloomington

Phone: 800- 683-8313 (new members)

Alternate phone: 812-2879823 (current members)

4633 W. Richland Plaza Drive, Suite

G, Bloomington, IN 47429

1355 W. Bloomfield Road, Bloomington, IN 47403

» Columbus

Phone: 812-200-2789

1017 Third St., Columbus, IN 47201

Email: info@joinGroups.com

Website: locations.joingroups.com/

Carol Lynn House (Formerly The Launch House)

Email: tedkseastrom@gmail.com

Address: 161 E. Gould St., Nashville

A place to solve problems and create opportunities. All are welcome, from recovery and support to planning and service groups.

Kathryn Richardson

Shaely King

Kathryn

Debbie Fleetwood

Luke Morrow

Brooke Zavela

Limestone Health Clinic

Phone: 812-727-6700

2100 S. Liberty Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403

Email: limestonehealthinfo@spsh.com

Website: limestonehealth.com

r ES i DENT i AL T r EATMENT

FAC i L i T i ES

Additional information, resources and treatment facilities and programs may be found through the State of Indiana Next Recovery website, in.gov/recovery.

Amethyst House

Outpatient and administrative offices

Phone: 812-336-3570

645 N. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN 47407

Website: amethysthouse.org

» Amethyst Men’s House

Phone: 812-336-2812

215 N. Rogers St., Bloomington, IN 47404

» Amethyst Women’s House

Phone: 812-336-2666

322 W. Second St., Bloomington, IN 47403

Amethyst House provides transitional housing and supportive services for men and women ages 18 and older who are dealing with chemical dependency and/or gambling addiction.

Courage to Change Sober Living House

Phone: 812-391-5440

1010 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401

Email: Marilyn@ couragetochangehouse.com; c2csoberlivingsoberliving@gmail.com

Website: couragetochangehouse.org

Fairbanks Hospital

Phone: 317-849-8222

Alternate phone: 800-225-4673 (toll free)

8102 Clearvista Parkway, Indianapolis IN 46256 (northeast side)

Website: fairbankscd.org

Indiana Center for Recovery

Phone: 877-499-0995

1004 W. First St., Bloomington, IN 47403

Email: info@treatmentindiana.com

Website: treatmentindiana.com

La Verna Lodge

Phone: 317-867-4330

Alternate phone: 800-225-4673 (toll free)

1550 E. 156th St., Carmel, IN 46032

Website: lavernalodge. com; fairbankscd.org

Resource Treatment Center

Phone: 855-779-8944

1404 S. State Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46203

Tara Treatment Center

Phone: 812-526-2611

Alternate phone: 800-397-9978 (toll free)

6231 S. U.S. Highway 31, Franklin, IN 46131

Website: taratreatmentcenter.org

Todd’s Place Transitional Housing & Detox Facility

Phone: 812-271-1199

4990 N. U.S. Highway 31, Seymour, IN

Facebook: Todd’s Place Transitional Housing & Detox Facility

Todd’s Place is a transitional housing facility for men coming out of jail

and prison, and men who want a change in their lives. Open 24/7.

NALOXONE K i TS AND T r A i N i NG

Naloxone (Narcan) is a medicine that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose.

Brown County Health Department (free kits)

201 Locust Lane, Nashville

Phone: 812-988-2255

Email: bchealth@browncounty-in.us

Centerstone (free kits)

1156 Old State Road 46, Nashville

Phone: 812-988-2258

Alternate phone: 800-832-5442 (crisis line); 888-463-6604 (Opioid

Crisis Response Team)

CVS Pharmacy (fee, no prescription needed)

292 S. Van Buren St., Nashville Phone: 812-988-7463

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Website: district8area23aa.org

Alcoholics Anonymous has meetings every weekday at several Brown County locations:

8 p.m. Monday — Open discussion meetings, Sycamore Valley Community Center, 746 Memorial Drive at the fairgrounds

6:30 p.m. Tuesday — Closed men’s discussion meetings, Brown

County Presbyterian Fellowship, 602 State Road 135 North

8 p.m. Tuesday — Closed literature study, The Fieldhouse, 98 W. Washington St.

10 a.m. Wednesday — Closed discussion meetings, Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow St.

8 p.m. Wednesday — Open discussion meetings, Sycamore Valley Community Center at the fairgrounds

7 p.m. Thursday — Closed discussion meetings, Sycamore Valley Community Center at the fairgrounds

9:30 a.m. Friday — Open literature discussions, lower-level meeting room, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in this program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics can attend open meetings as observers. Closed meetings are for AA members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and want to stop.

Al-Anon Family Groups

Website: familiesanonymous. org; indiana-al-anon.org

Al-Anon Family Groups is a mutual support group of peers who are experiencing the effects of a problem drinker in their lives.

Battlefield for Freedom

Phone: 812-320-9838 (Melissa Tatman)

New Life Community Church, 1435 State Road 135 North, Nashville

Addiction recovery meetings take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Celebrate Recovery

Phone: 317-340-1776

Email: jo-po@sbcglobal.net (John O., state representative for central and southern Indiana)

Website: celebraterecovery.com

Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step recovery program based on the Bible. More information is available at the website or through regional representatives.

Celebrate Recovery (at City Church of Bloomington)

Phone: 812-336-5958

1200 N. Russell Road, Bloomington, IN 47408

Email: info@citychurchbloomington.org

Website: citychurchbloomington.org/ get-involved/celebrate-recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step recovery program based on the Bible.

Narcotics Anonymous

Phone: 317-875-5459 (24-hour hotline)

Website: naindiana.org

PAL – Parents of Addicted Loved Ones Parkville Church of the Nazarene, 1750 State Road 46 West, Nashville

The group meets Sundays at 4 p.m.

Refuge Recovery

Address: Sangha House, 2332 Sand Point Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809

Email:

refugerecoveryfortwayne@gmail.com

Website: refugerecovery.org

Refuge Recovery is a Buddhist path to recovering from addiction.

Delicious Brown County Comfort Food

Women’s recovery

Phone: 812-320-1201 (Carrie)

A women’s recovery group meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays for about 90 minutes. Child care is available. For more information, including the location, call the number above.

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Artist Associates of Brown County

President: Heather Nicholson

Email: aabcin@yahoo.com

The Artist Associates of Brown County Indiana is a social/networking organization. The 70-plus local members promote each other as artists and encourage creativity for everyone. AABC maintains a permanent exhibit space inside the Historic Playhouse in Nashville, IN and on Facebook. AABC also holds special exhibits, interactive community art projects, and friendly meetings. Dues are $20 per year.

Brown County Art Gallery and Museum

Phone: 812-988-4609

Physical Address: 1 Artist Drive, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 443, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: brncagal@gmail.com

Website: browncountyartgallery.org

The gallery and museum has been featuring local artists since 1928. It has rotating regional art displays, plus permanent exhibits of historic art pieces.

Several special shows are scheduled annually. Receive the gallery’s monthly newsletter by visiting the website and clicking on “Newsletter Sign Up.”

Brown County Art Guild

Phone: 812-988-6185

Director Andra Walters

Gallery Manager Roberta Chirko

Marketing Associate Marty Garvey

Physical Address: 48 S. Van Buren

St., Nashville, IN 47448

Mailing address: PO Box 324, Nashville IN 47448

Email: director@bcartguild.org; gallery@ bcartguild.org; admin@bcartguild.org

Website: browncountyartguild.org

The gallery, in operation since 1954, features the work of award winning regional contemporary artists, historic artwork from celebrated painters of the Midwest Artist Colony era, and local artisans. It also hosts community exhibits, workshops, and special events throughout the year.

Brown County Craft Gallery

Phone: 812-988-7058

Physical address: 62 E. Washington St., Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 13, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: browncountycraftgallery.com

Facebook: facebook.com/BCCraftGallery

For more than 40 years, the gallery has provided a marketplace to encourage the growth of fine craftsmanship

while offering works of original design and excellent quality to Nashville residents and visitors.

Brown County Historical Society, History Center and Pioneer Village

Phone: 812-988-2899

Physical address: 90 E. Gould St.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 668, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: director@ browncountyhistorycenter.org or contact President Pete Bullard at petebullard@rnetinc.net

Website: browncountyhistorycenter.org

Facebook: Brown County Historical Society

The History Center reopens March 5, 2022. Hours: 11 am to 4 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The Pioneer Village reopens May 7, 2022.

Hours: 11 am – 3 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.Archive search assistance is available Tuesdays and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment. The Pioneer Women group meets from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. The historical society meets the first Monday of the month. Hands on History, a program for children, is offered one Thursday a month April through October.

Brown County Music Center

Phone: 812-988-5323

Executive Director Christian Webb; Technical Director Malcolm Johnson; Controller Jeff Overby; Director

of Operations Andrea Hanlon

200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: director@browncountymusiccenter. com or boxoffice@ browncountymusiccenter.com

Website: browncountymusiccenter.com

Brown County Music Center’s mission is to provide exceptional entertainment while delivering a distinctive Brown County experience.” Our core values of passion, integrity, focus on community, quality, sustainability, and creativity drive us each day in our work.

Brown County Photography Club

Phone: 812-219-3359

Vice President Sharon Bussert

Founded in 2012 by Brown County photographer Bruce Behan, the Brown County Photography Club offers photographers of all skill levels opportunities to improve techniques, to learn about equipment, to exhibit and sell photographs, to post photos and share comments on the club’s Facebook page, to meet and socialize with other photographers and to go on photography field trips. Meetings are open to the public on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. lower level of the Brown County Public Library. A short business discussion is followed by a technical presentation and time for sharing photographs for comments and suggestions. There is also the opportunity for one-on-one help.

Pioneer Women’s Club

Phone: 812-988-2899

Address: 90 E. Gould St. (Brown County History Center)

President: Brenda A. Main jebmain@hotmail.com

Website: https://www. browncountyhistorycenter.org

The Pioneer Women’s Club functions as a complementary group within The Brown County Historical Society. They meet every Wednesday at the Brown County History Center, 90 East Gould Street, from 9:00 a.m. – noon.

Each Wednesday the PWC has a different focus:

» First Wednesday - Members work on their personal projects

» Second Wednesday - A program/lesson is presented

» Third Wednesday - Members work on club projects to place in the gift shop.

» Fourth Wednesday - The PWC business meeting is held at 10:00 a.m. - followed by dessert.

The Pioneer Women practice and teach the domestic frontier crafts: sewing, quilting, weaving, knitting, embroidery, spinning etc. They work to keep traditions alive through their crafts and volunteer efforts that raise money to support the Historical Society. Please contact the PWC for more information about our group. We welcome new members.

Brown County Playhouse

Phone: 812-988-6555

Production Manager Warren Sargent

70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, IN 47448

Email: info@browncountyplayhouse.org

Website: browncountyplayhouse.org

Brown County Studio Tours Inc.

Phone: 812-597-5444

Mailing address: P.O. Box 903, Nashville, IN 47448

Tour Headquarters: Brown County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 211 S. Van Buren St., Nashville

Website: browncountystudiotour.com

The Back Roads of Brown County is a free, self-guided tour of about 23 studios featuring the work of more than 36 juried local artists and artisans. The tour takes place during the entire month of October.

Bucks and Does Square Dance

Contact: President June Krebbs, 812-343-0014; Vice President Beverly Lockhart, 317-432-8708

Four dances held each summer at the Brown County YMCA. Pre-rounds begin at 7:30; dancing from 8-10 pm.

2023 Dance Schedule:

» May 5 (Ice Cream Dance) with Caller Keith Dishman/Curer Bonnie Lawrence

» June 2 with Caller Wesley Fenton/ Curer Bonnie Lawrence

» Aug. 4 with Caller Curt Braffet/ Curer Bonnie Lawrence

» Oct. 6 with Caller Steve Avery/ Curer Bonnie Lawrence Dress is casual. All are welcome. See you on the dance floor!

Friends of Brown County Public Library President, Sharon St. Louis

Phone: 812.988.2850

Email: bcplfol@gmail.com

Website: BrownCountyLibrary.info

(Please just use the main library URL as we are working on a new website and the Friends address will be changing)

The Friends of the Library is a nonprofit organization that supports library programs and initiatives through a variety of fundraising efforts including the Library Book Nook, annual plant sale and parking donations. These funds are used to purchase items like toys for the children’s area, computers, and other technology, as well as pay for speakers and programs.

Brown County Woodworking Club

Contact Jerry Forshee: forshee@indiana.edu

The Brown County Woodworking Club has no officers and no dues; we are a group of sharing and caring woodworkers. Our club is all organized and run by members volunteering. The club depends on you to keep it active and interesting; help out by volunteering an idea for an upcoming meeting, or volunteer to host a meeting, or volunteer to bring some refreshments - we are all depending on each other for the club’s continued success. The Club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Contact Jerry Forshee for more information.

Indiana German Heritage Society

Contact Ruth Reichmann

401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

Email: ighsmembership@gmail.com

Website: ighs.org

Facebook: facebook.com/ IndianaGermanHeritageSociety/?ref=nf

Indiana Heritage Arts Inc.

Phone: 812-988-4609

Alternate phone: 317-513-9454

President Rick Kelley

Physical address: 1 Artist Drive, Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 509, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: indianaheritagearts@gmail.com

Website: indianaheritagearts.org

The IHA has been nurturing Brown County’s art heritage since 1979. It sponsors annual juried art exhibitions, sales and artist workshops; and awards grants and scholarships. The IHA maintains exhibits at the Brown County Art Gallery and Museum.

Peaceful Valley Heritage Inc.

Phone: 812-345-9018

Contacts Jim Schultz and Vivian Wolff

P.O. Box 150, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: peacefulvalleyheritage@gmail.com

Website: peacefulvalleyheritage.com

Facebook: facebook.com/

PeacefulValleyHeritage

The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Brown County Community Foundation.

T.C. Steele State Historic Site

Phone: 812-988-2785

Site Manager Jessica Stephens

Address: 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Nashville IN 47448

Email: tcsteeleshs@indianamuseum.org

Website: www.indianamuseum. org/historic-sites/tc-steele/

The site is the historic home and studio of Hoosier Group painter and American Impressionist T.C. Steele and his wife Selma. The 211 acres includes gardens, the home and art studio, tours and nature trails operated by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.

AT&T Communications

Wireless support: 800-331-0500 or 611 from a mobile device

Internet or home phone support: 800-288-2020

Business support: 888-944-0447.

Website: att.com/esupport

B&B Water Co.

Phone: 812-336-7644

Physical address: 6023 E. SR 45. Bloomington IN 47408

Email: bandbwater@comcast.net

Website: bandbwaterproject.com

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Brown County Water Utility

Phone: 812-988-6611

5130 State Road 135 North, Morgantown, IN 46160 (Bean Blossom)

Website: browncountywater.com

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Night depository available for after-hours payment.

Cordry-Sweetwater Lakes water utility

Phone: 317-933-2893

Physical address: 8377 Cordy

Dr., Nineveh IN 46164

Website: cscd-in.org

Duke Energy

Phone: 800-521-2232

Alternate phone: 800-343-3525

(to report power problems); Text OUT to 57801 for outages.

P.O. Box 1326, Charlotte, NC 28201-1326

Website: duke-energy.com

Gaile’s Propane

Phone: 812-597-7001

Physical address: 7678

State Road 135 North

Mailing address: P.O. Box 247, Morgantown, IN 46160

Email: gailespropane@att.net

Website: gailespropane.com

Indiana Natural Gas

Phone: 812-988-2512

Alternate phone: 800-778-0659; Emergency phone for Brown and Bartholomew County

customers: 800-778-0659

4480 Old State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN 47448

Office hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Website: indiananatural.com

Knight’s Roll Off

Phone: 812-988-8000

3982 State Road 46 West, Nashville, IN 47448

Facebook: facebook.com/knightstrash

Mainstream Fiber Networks

Phone: 844-752-6736

Physical address: 4528 Old State Road 46 East (Gnaw Bone), open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 753, Nashville, IN 47448

Email:info@msfiber.net

Website: msfiber.net

Nashville Water and Sewage

Phone: 812-988-5526

Physical address: Town Hall, 200 Commercial St., Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 446, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: townofnashville.org

Princes Lakes Water

Phone: 317-933-2163

Physical address: 14 E. Lakeview Dr., Nineveh IN 46164

Website: townofprinceslakes.com

Southwestern Bartholomew Water Corp.

Phone: 812-342-4421

Physical address: 4735 Carlos

Folger Dr., Columbus IN 47201

Website: swbwc.com

Sparklight (formerly New Wave Communications)

Phone:844-546-3278, call center open

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

604 E. National Ave., Brazil IN 47834

Website: sparklight.com

REMC, Jackson County

Phone: 812-358-4458

Alternate phone: 800-288-4458

Physical address: 274 E. Base Road, Brownstown

Mailing address: P.O. Box K, Brownstown, IN 47220

Website: jacksonremc.com

Facebook: Jackson County REMC Fiber

REMC, South Central Indiana (SCI-REMC)

Phone: 800-264-7362 (toll-free)

Alternate phone: 765-342-3344

South Central Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation

300 Morton Ave., Martinsville, IN 46151, open Monday through Friday, 7:32 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Website: sciremc.com

Rumpke trash removal

Phone: 800-828-8171

Website: rumpke.com

Shelby County Co-op

Phone: 317-398-6655

Address: 2350 IN 44, Shelbyville IN 46176.

Website: https://www. shelbycountyco-op.com.

Smithville Communications

Phone: 800-742-4084 (customer service support)

Alternate phone: 812-876-2211

Nicole Plunkett, business development sales representative

Physical address: 1600 W.

Temperance St., Ellettsville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 6455,

Indianapolis, IN 46206

Email: nicole.plunkett@smithville.com

Website: smithville.com

Spicer’s Refuse Service

Phone: 812-988-7206

2127 Greasy Creek Road, Nashville, IN 47448

Facebook: SpicersRefuseServices

Suburban Propane

Phone: 812-988-4503

Alternate phone: 800-776-7263

6088 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN 47448, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Website: suburbanpropane.com

Warford Silgas

Phone: 812-988-4373.

4353 State Road 45, Nashville, open

Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Website: http://warfordsilgas.com

You have the right to vote in Indiana if:

You are a U.S. citizen and resident of Indiana; AND You are at least 18 years old on or before the election; AND You are not currently in prison, convicted of a crime; AND You’ve lived in your voting precinct at least 30 days before the election; AND You are registered to vote before the deadline 29 days before each election

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Register to Vote and Check your Voter Registration one month before each election.

Online at indianavoters.com; Or Call 1-866-IN-1-VOTE (1-866-461-8683)

Indiana Secretary of State’s office Or at the Brown County Clerk’s Office 812-988-5510; Or at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) if conducting a transaction such as getting a driver’s license, permit, identification card, address change or name change.

When checking your voter registration:

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» Update changes if you have moved or changed your name

For Military and Overseas: see forms & deadlines: https://indianavoters. in.gov/MVPHome/PrintDocuments

P OLi T i CAL Or GAN i ZAT i ONS

Brown County Democrats

Phone: 812-878-5759

Chairman Justin Schwenk

P.O. Box 1742, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: joinbcdemocrats01@gmail.com

Website: browncountydemocrats.com

Facebook: facebook.com/ groups/141577542521049/about

Brown County Republicans

Phone: 317-431-6346

Chairman Mark Bowman

P.O. Box 1490, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: robyn@tramcore.com

Facebook: facebook.

com/BrownCountyGOP

League of Women Voters of Brown County

Website: www.lwvbrowncounty.org

Email: browncountylwv@gmail.com

League of Women Voters of Brown County (LWVBC) is a nonpartisan civic organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy and education. LWVBC does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. We provide a Voter Guide on Vote411.org each election, with candidate responses in their own words; candidate forums; updates on bills and legislation through town hall style forums with legislators; and community conversations on local issues. Meetings are at 6 pm on the second Monday of each month via Zoom.

Voter Registration: Register to vote and check your voter registration, address and mailing address at least 30 days before every election. Website: https://indianavoters.in.gov/

Libertarian Party of Brown County Website: lpin.org

Facebook: facebook.com/Brown-

County-libertarians-1730941690528551

Voter registration

Verify your Voter Registration before the deadline of one month before every election

Brown County Clerk’s office, 20 E. Main St., Nashville

Phone: 812-988-5511

Mailing address: P.O. Box 85, Nashville, IN 47448

https://www.browncountyin.gov/268/Elections

State Voter Website: https:// indianavoters.in.gov/

WO r SH i P

ANABAPTiST

Bean Blossom Community Church

Phone: 812-988-7359

Pastor Mike Southards

5046 State Road 135 North, Morgantown, IN 46160 (Bean Blossom)

Email: beanblossomchurch@gmail.com

Website: beanblossomchurch.com

Facebook: facebook.com/

BeanBlossomChurch

APOSTOLiC

Green Valley Apostolic Church

Phone: 812-720-1291

Pastor Paul Hardin

Physical address: 385 S. Green Valley Church Road

Mailing address: 5124 State Road

46 East, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: tiffanymaggard890@gmail.com

BAPTiST

Bean Blossom Baptist Church

Phone: 812-988-7679

Alternate phone: 812-988-4161

Pastor James Brown

5858 Spearsville Road, Morgantown, IN 46160 (Bean Blossom)

The Crossing

Phone: 317-933-3400

8728 S. Nineveh Road, Nineveh, IN 46164 (Prince’s Lakes)

Pleasant Valley Church

3888 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN 47448

Rising Hope Baptist Church

Phone: 812-720-1570

Pastor Michael Snider

1267 Old State Road 46, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: risinghopebaptist@gmail.com

Website: risinghopebaptist.com

Facebook: facebook.com/ RisingHopeBaptist

Sprunica Baptist Church

3902 Sprunica Road, Nashville, IN 47448

Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/SBCNASHVILLE/

Unity Baptist Church (American Baptist)

Pastor Steven Smith

7361 Spearsville Road, Morgantown, IN 46160 (3 miles northeast of Bean Blossom in Hamblen Township)

CATHOLiC

St. Agnes Catholic Church

Phone: 812-988-2778

Fr. Eric M. Johnson

Physical address: 1008 McLary Road (near Deer Run Park)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 577, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: stagnesnashville@gmail.com

Website: stagnescatholicnashville.org

Facebook: facebook.com/ saintagnesnashville

CH ri ST i AN

Becks Grove Christian Church

Phone: 812-988-7380

Pastor Jon Lawson

8009 S. Becks Grove Road, Freetown, IN 47235 (Becks Grove)

First Christian Church of Morgantown

Phone: 812-597-0336 (office)

Alternate phone: 812-597-0335

Pastor Burt Brock

Physical address: 2717 S. Morgantown Road

Mailing address: P.O. Box 306, Morgantown, IN 46160

Website: fccmorgantown.org

Facebook: facebook.com/fccmorgantown

Nashville Christian Church

Phone: 812-988-2889

Physical address: 160 S. Van Buren St.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 248, Nashville, IN 47448

Annexes: The Lifehouse, 216 S. Van

Buren St.; and The Fieldhouse, 98 W.

Washington St. Email: ncchurch@ nashvillechristianchurch.org

Website: nasvillechristianchurch.org

CH ri ST i AN SC i ENCE

Christian Science Society

Phone: 812-988-6739

Physical address: 331 State Road 135 North

Mailing address: P.O. Box 82, Nashville, IN 47448

CH ur CH OF CH ri ST

Pikes Peak Church of Christ 5596 Bellsville Pike, Columbus, IN 47201 (Pikes Peak, one mile east of Stone Head)

CH ur CH OF GOD

Neighborhood Church of God/Anderson

Pastor James Albertson

7440 Sweetwater Trail, Nineveh, IN 46164

EPi SCOPAL

St. David’s Episcopal Church

Phone: 812-988-1038

Alternate phone: 812-320-0424

Physical address: State Road 45 at 135

North, Bean Blossom (enter off 45)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1798, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: info@stdavidsbb.org

Website: stdavidsbb.org

Alisha

iNTErDENOMiNATiONAL

Cottonwood Church

Phone: 812-276-7986

Pastor Darrel Miller

2523 W. Cottonwood Road, Morgantown, IN 46160

Church of the Lakes

Phone: 317-933-2595

Alternate phone: 317-417-0784

Pastors Jon and Tracy Lucas

8844 Nineveh Road, Nineveh, IN 46164 (Cordry-Sweetwater)

Email: churchofthelakes@yahoo.com

Website: church-of-the-lakes.net

New Life Community Church

Phone: 812-988-6543

Physical address: 1450 State Road 135 North

Mailing address: P.O. Box 654, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: newlife@newlifecc.org

Website: newlifecc.org

Facebook: newlifecc.org

Westside Community Church

Phone: 812-342-8464

Pastor Dennis Aud

Associate Pastor Robert Vester

124 Tipton Lakes Blvd., Columbus, IN 47201

Email: contactus@

WestsideCommunityChurch.net

Website: wccsharejesus.com

Facebook: WCCShareJesus

JEHOvAH’S WiTNESSES

Jehovah’s Christian Witnesses

Phone: 812-988-2485

2123 Greasy Creek Road, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: jw.org

LATTEr-DAy SAiNTS

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3330 30th St., Columbus, IN 47203

Website: mormon.org

LuTHEr AN

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) Phone: 812-988-8057

Physical address: State Road 135 North, half a mile north of Bean Blossom

Mailing address: 5802 Old Settlers Road, Morgantown, IN 46160

Email: shepherd.of.the. hills.5802@gmail.com

Website: sothbrowncounty.org

NAZArENE

Parkview Church of the Nazarene

Phone: 812-988-7797

Pastor Jason Riggle

Physical address: 1750 State Road

46 East (across from Brown County State Park north entrance)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 96, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: info@parkviewconnect.org

Website: parkviewconnect.org

NON-DENOMiNATiONAL

Bear Creek Church

Phone: 812-345-4505

Colleen Patterson, layperson

Physical address: 4994 W. Bear

Creek Church Road (west of Bean Blossom just off Bear Creek Road)

Mailing address: 4734 Richards

Drive, Nashville, IN 47448

Brown County Community Church

Phone: 812-988-7347

Pastor Ken Smith

2370 Main St., Nashville, IN 47448 (Helmsburg, just off State Road 45)

Email: pastorkesmith@yahoo.com

Duncan Community Church & Christian Center

Andra Smith, layperson

4100 Yellowwood Road, Nashville, IN 47448 (near Knight’s Corner, off 46 West )

Faith Full Gospel

Pastor Jim Hoskins

6881 State Road 135 North, Morgantown, IN 46160 (Bean Blossom)

Facebook: facebook.com/pages/

Faith-Full-Gospel/105045119538154

Goshen Community Church

2798 Gatesville Road, Nashville, IN 47448 (4 miles east of Bean Blossom)

Grace Church

Pastor Dan Reuter State Road 135 North (meets at Shepherd of the Hills church, halfmile north of Bean Blossom)

Website: gracechurchbrowncounty.com

Harmony Church Pastor Rick Clayton

3999 Mt. Liberty Road, Nashville, IN 47448 (New Bellsville, 3.5 miles east of Stone Head)

Heart of Christ Ministries

Phone: 812-350-6792

Pastors Larry and Melissa Duncan

5181 State Road 46 East (Gnaw Bone, meets at former Country Gospel Church) Facebook: facebook.com/ heartofchristministries

Mt. Olive Family of Hope Church 5547 Peoga Road, Trafalgar, IN 46181

OrTHODOX

Christ the Savior Orthodox Church

Phone: 812-720-1308

Fr. Jerome Sanderson

Physical address: 47 E. Main St.(above Brown County Winery)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 63, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: lou.stant@sbcglobal.net

Website: orthodoxnashvilleindiana.com

PENTECOSTAL

Belmont Chapel

Phone: 812-876-9310

Alternate phone: 812-272-3931

Pastor Bruce Bond

5579 Lower Schooner Valley Road, Nashville, IN 47448 (Belmont)

The Pentecostals

Phone: 812-200-3136

Pastor Raymond Dupree

60 Mt. Liberty Road, Nashville, IN 47448 (at 46 East)

Website: thepentecostalsofnashville.com

Facebook: ThePentecostalsofNashville

Way of Holiness Tabernacle, Independent Full Gospel Church

Phone: 317-443-6889

Pastor Randall Sizemore

145 Hurdle Road, Morgantown, IN 46160 (Fruitdale, 8 miles north of Nashville)

PrESBy TEriAN

Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship

Phone: 812-988-9764

Pastor Scott Seay

602 State Road 135 North, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: browncountypresbyterian.org

(See also God’s Grace for clothing, children’s services and utility)

SALvATiON ArMy

Salvation Army of Brown County

Phone: 812-988-7019

Major Nancy Mead

Physical address: 168 S. Jefferson St. (parking behind building)

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1717, Nashville, IN 47448

Email: darlene_martin@usc.

salvationarmy.org.

Facebook: The Salvation Army of Brown County Indiana

uNiTED METHODiST

Christiansburg United Methodist Church

Phone: 812-988-1870

Pastor Jeremy Keller

7372 Christianburg Road, Columbus, IN 47401 (Christiansburg, at Hamilton Creek Road)

Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church

8624 Mt. Nebo Road, Columbus, IN 47201 (southern Brown County)

Nashville United Methodist Church

Phone: 812-988-4666

Pastor Mary Cartwright

Physical address: 36 S. Jefferson St., Nashville

Mailing address: P.O. Box 518, Nashville, IN 47448

Website: nashvilleumc.com

North Salem United Methodist Church

Phone: 812-988-2786

Alternate phone: 773-415-7040

Pastors Alan & Jodi Sladek

7718 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN 47448

Food pantry is open from 1 to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month (812-988-4026 or 812-988-2571).

WESLEyAN

Gnaw Bone Wesleyan Church

Phone: 812-988-2387

4928 Old State Road 46, Nashville, IN 47448 (Gnaw Bone)

Spearsville Wesleyan Church

Phone: 317-439-7150 (Tim White)

Alternate phone: 812-597-5393 (Tim White)

9174 Bean Blossom Road,Trafalgar, IN 46181 (North Upper Bean Blossom Road in Spearsville)

Kurt A. Young Attorney at Law

PO Box 1549

Nashville, IN 47448-1549

(812) 988-8890

kurtyoung@aol.com