Disclaimer: While we have tried to include all of the necessary services you may require, we realize this guide is not all inclusive. If you have a suggestion of other services that could be beneficial in our next issue, we welcome your comments. Many of the listings in this guide are supported by paid advertising. There may be additional businesses in the area that did not advertise in the guide that would apply to some of the headings contained within.
Adult Protective Services (APS) State Hotline .................................................................
.............................................................................. (911 after 4:30 pm)
Reporting of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of seniors.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. www.redcross.org
American Red Cross Northeast Chapter Serving Kosciusko County ..........................................
Indiana Poison Control Center ....................................
indianapoisoncenter.org
Kosciusko County Emergency Management 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw 46580 .....................................
Weather alert radios are provided to Kosciusko County residents in need. www.kcgov.com
Salvation Army 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw ..............................................
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Salvation Army offers emergency financial assistance and other services to assist those in need. centralusa.salvationarmy.org/warsaw
United Way .................................................................................... 211
Providing information on local not-for-profits such as food pantries, clothing, housing, clinics, counseling, assistance programs. in211.communityos.org
Veterans Crisis Line ................................................... 988 and Press 1 www.veteranscrisisline.net
A free resource for AARP members and nonmembers alike. Your call helps AARP and their federal, state and community partners spot scam trends and respond to emerging threats. www.aarp.org
Provides help in finding a trustworthy company or charity, help to sort through the solicitations they are receiving and provides one-on-one assistance in resolving problems relating to unethical marketplace behaviors.
www.bbb.org/all/scamtips www.bbb.org/scamtracker
Federal Trade Commission
877-FTC-HELP
The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. www.consumer.ftc.gov
Indiana Association for Area Agencies on Aging Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) ........................... 317-205-9201, x207
Senior Medicare Patrol, or SMP, programs help Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries protect against, detect, prevent, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse by sharing knowledge of common fraud and scam trends with Medicare beneficiaries, their family, and caregivers and providing them the know-how to protect their personal identity, handle healthcare billing inaccuracies, and recognize and avoid deceptive health care practices and unnecessary or inappropriate services and charges. www.iaaaa.org/senior-medicare-patrol/smp-overview
Indiana Attorney General
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office works to identify and aggressively prosecute those who cheat or deceive the elderly. To sign up for email and text notifications of consumer alerts, and latest scams: public.govdelivery.com/accounts/INAG/subscriber/new?/topic
Emergency/Crisis Services
Indiana Council Against Senior Exploitation
The Indiana Council Against Senior Exploitation (IN-CASE) is a network of organizations and individuals across Indiana who are working to educate Hoosiers about elder abuse to prevent and end exploitation and abuse. www.in-case.org/types-of-elder-abuse
National Center on Elder Abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation to professionals and the public. ncea.acl.gov
National Elder Fraud Hotline ..................................... 833-FRAUD-11 stopelderfraud.ovc.ojp.gov
Law Enforcement
S. Main St., Milford 46542 www.milford-indiana.org/police.html
N. First St., Pierceton 46562 www.piergov.com
Local Senior Service Organizations
American Red Cross Northeast Chapter
1212 E. California Rd., Fort Wayne ............................... 260-484-9336
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. Serving 17 counties including Kosciusko. www.redcross.org
Kosciusko Community Senior Services
800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw ............................................. 574-267-2012
Kosciusko Community Senior Services has been instrumental in the formation of the Senior Activity Center, Mobile Meals, Transportation for Medicaid patients and other seniors who need to conduct their daily business. The agency acts as a clearing house for information and referral for the elderly in Kosciusko County. There are voluntary tax and legal services coordinated through the agency. The agency also sponsors programs for the Senior Activity Center. Additional services are sponsored, coordinated and conducted for seniors. www.kosciuskoseniorservices.org
REAL Services
1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend .................................. 574-233-8205
Providing over 25 programs that assist over 35,000 seniors, disabled and low-income individuals and families in 12 northern Indiana counties. A variety of programs addresses needs in assisting caregivers, education, nutrition, self-sufficiency, and adult protection. realservices.org
REAL Services - Adult Guardianship Services
1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend .................................. 574-284-2649
REAL Services’ Adult Guardianship Services Program provides support and advocacy to those who are unable to care for themselves and who have no one to make decisions on their behalf.
REAL Services - Aging and Disability Resource Center/InConnect 1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend .................................. 574-233-8205
............................................................. or (Indiana only) 800-552-2916
The ADRC/InConnect is a one stop shop for community resources and services for older individuals and the disabled. The ADRC/InConnect can screen you for a variety of local, state or national programs and services.
Local Senior Service Organizations
ServicesAlzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana
Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend ...................................
ALZNI serves 11 counties in Northern Indiana providing caregiver support groups, individuals and families facing the challenges of living with and caring for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. www.alzni.org REAL Services - Community Action 2625 S. Michigan St., South Bend ..................................
Assisting individuals and families learn about their finances, understand the impact and improve their lives.
Assisting low-income households with electric and heating expenses during winter months. Benefits available depend on household size, income, utility cost and fuel type.
SHIP counselors provide assistance with health insurance programs related to Medicare, and some Medicaid plans.
Local Senior Service Organizations
Salvation Army
501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw ............................................. 574-267-5361
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Salvation Army offers emergency financial assistance and other services to assist those in need. centralusa.salvationarmy.org/warsaw
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
220 W. Colfax Ave., South Bend 574-237-9675
The SCSEP subsidizes employment for seniors 55+, low income, and unemployed. Through SCSEP, participants have the opportunity to learn new skills, and gain valuable work experience. The goal of the program is for those who participate to gain permanent, unsubsidized employment that helps them maintain their independence, and improve their quality of life. SCSEP operates under The Northern Indiana Workforce Board (NIWB), in conjunction with Senior Services of America Inc. (SSAI), is funded by federal grants and donations, and is monitored by The Department of Labor. This office serves 6 counties including Kosciusko County. www.gotoworkone.com
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY WORKONE inside the Goodwill Career Center 751 Anchorage Point Dr., Warsaw ............................. 574-269-3050 www.gotoworkone.com/kosciusko
The Administration on Aging (AOA) is the principal agency of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services designated to carry out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA). The OAA promotes the well-being of older individuals by providing services and programs designed to help them live independently in their homes and communities.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2637.htm
402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS), a program of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), Division of Disability & Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) provides assistance to identify and find resources to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families, throughout the State of Indiana.
The Division of Aging supports the development of alternatives to nursing home care and coordinates services through a network of Area Agencies on Aging.
The Division of Family Resources (DFR) receives applications and approves eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the cash assistance program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Kosciusko County Division of Family Resources 334 Enterprise Dr., Warsaw ....................................... 800-403-0864
Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources.
Family and Social Services Administration www.in.gov/fssa
The FSSA was established to consolidate and better integrate the delivery of human services by state government. This agency administers programs to help provide residents with health care and other social service needs including SNAP, TANF, APS, HoosierRX and Medicaid programs.
Indiana Protection & Advocacy ServicesIndiana Disability Rights
Indianapolis www.in.gov/idr ................................................................ 800-622-4845
The mission of the Indiana Disability Rights is to protect and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities through empowerment and advocacy.
Indiana State Department of Health
Indianapolis www.in.gov/health .........................................................
The Indiana State Department of Health promotes and provides essential public health services through health promotion and prevention, collaboration with local health departments and uses evidence-based best practices for public health promotion, training, and health care quality.
102 S. Morton St., North Webster 46555 .....................
Salvation Army
501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw 46580 ..................................
www.sawarsaw.org
Syracuse Food Pantry 203 E. Main St., Syracuse 46567 ...................................
Washington Township Food Pantry 124 N. 1st St., Pierceton 46562 ......................................
HOME DELIVERED MEALS
Kosciusko Community Senior Services Meals on Wheels
800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw 46580 .................................. 574-267-2012 www.kosciuskoseniorservices.org
MEALS/SOUP KITCHENS
The nutrition sites listed have specific hours, and meals must be ordered ahead of time. Please call the number listed to find out information about that particular site.
Community Soup Kitchen
First United Methodist Church 179 S. Indiana St., Warsaw 46580 ................................. 574-267-6933
Mentone Nutrition Site
Bell Memorial Public Library (Community Room) 101 W. Main St., Mentone 46539 ................................. 574-353-7555
North Webster Nutrition Site Community Center 301 N. Main St., Ste. D, North Webster 46555 ................ 574-834-1193
CREMATION
Care for your body and mind. www.bowencenter.org
www.kcgov.com
Deaf
No more garbled or misunderstood
hearing. www.relayindiana.com
HEARING AIDS
Dr. Engelberth’s Hearing Center 1610 E. Center St., Warsaw 46580 ............................... 574-269-5828 Hearing evaluations, ear wax removal, hearing aids and
www.besthearingcare.com
Home Care
Stillwater Hospice. We Lead With Love. www.stillwater-hospice.org
ASSISTED LIVING
Green Oaks of Goshen 282 Johnston St., Goshen 46528 .................................. 574-501-5342
Where family comes to live. Call today to tour! www.paddocksprings.com
RESIDENTIAL ASSISTED LIVING
My Mother’s House, LLC 55665 CR 14, Bristol 46507 ............................................
Private elderly care home. We treat our residents like family. mymothershouse2022@gmail.com
SKILLED NURSING
Mason Health Care
900 Provident Dr., Warsaw 46580 574-371-2500
Skilled nursing, rehabilitation. Living well changes everything. www.masonhealthandrehab.com See our ad on page 15
Paddock Springs 2695 Shelden St., Warsaw 46582 .................................. 574-658-9455 Where family comes to live. Call today to tour! www.paddocksprings.com
Where family comes to live. Call today to tour! www.paddocksprings.com
www.kcgov.com
Indiana Plan (HIP 2.0) ....................................
The Healthy Indiana Plan is a health insurance program for qualified adults. It pays for medical costs for members and could even provide vision and dental coverage. It also rewards members for taking better care of their health. The plan covers Hoosiers ages 19 to 64 who meet specific income levels. www.in.gov/fssa/hip/index.htm
Health, Medicare, Small Group, Life, Supplemental. Let me find the Insurance plan right for you. www.healthmarkets.com/SherylNoblitt See our ad on inside back cover
The jeweler your friends recommend! Repairs, appraisals, custom, professional and courteous. www.bowersjewelry.com
Legal & Advocacy
Combined Community Services 1195 Mariners Dr., Warsaw 46582
ccsgives.com Five Wishes.................................................................
www.fivewishes.org
Indiana Legal Services 227 S. Main St., Ste. 200, South Bend 46601 ...............
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Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people throughout the state of Indiana. ILS helps clients who are faced with legal problems that harm their ability to have such basics as food, shelter, income, medical care or personal safety. This office serves 10 Indiana counties including Kosciusko. www.indianalegalservices.org
Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney 121 N. Lake St. #162, Warsaw 46580 574-372-2419 www.kcgov.com
Beers Mallers, LLP 2174 N. Pointe Dr., Warsaw 46582 ................................ 574-267-4300 Engaged. Responsive. Trusted Counsel. www.beersmallers.com See our ad on page 27
Bell Memorial Public Library
101 W. Main St., Mentone 46539 .................................
www.bell.lib.in.us
Milford Public Library
101 N. Main St., Milford 46542 .....................................
www.milford.lib.in.us
North Webster Community Public Library
110 E. North St., North Webster 46555 ....................... 574-834-7122 www.nwcpl.org
Pierceton & Washington Township Public Library
101 W. Catholic St., Pierceton 46562 ...........................
pierceton.lib.in.us
Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library
115 E. Main St., Syracuse 46567 ................................... 574-457-3022 www.syracuse.lib.in.us
Warsaw Community Public Library
310 E. Main St., Warsaw 46580 ....................................
www.warsawlibrary.org
www.in.gov/bmv
Medical Equipment & Supplies
Newspapers & Media
the PAPER
206 S. Main St., Milford 46542 ......................................
102 E. Main St., Syracuse 46567 ...................................
114 W. Market St., Warsaw 46580 ................................
Free community newspaper entering every home in Kosciusko County and parts of Elkhart, Marshall & Noble Counties each week. www.thepapersonline.com
Indiana’s State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program, HoosierRx, can help pay the monthly Part D premium, up to $70 per month, for members enrolled in a Medicare Part D Plan working with HoosierRx. www.in.gov/medicaid/members/194.htm
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) created the Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) to provide a dedicated search engine that allows users to search for financial assistance resources available to them, their loved ones or patients in their lives through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs available for patients who are eligible. medicineassistancetool.org
NeedyMeds is a national non-profit organization that maintains a website of free information on programs that help people who can’t afford medications and healthcare costs. www.needymeds.org
Foundation
The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation is an independent, national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping federally and commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic and rare diseases with the out-of-pocket costs for their prescribed medications. www.panfoundation.org
RxAssist
Patient assistance programs are run by pharmaceutical companies to provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine. RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles so that health care professionals and patients can find the information they need all in one place. www.rxassist.org
RxHope
RxHope is exactly what its name implies...a helping hand to people in need in obtaining critical medications that they would normally have trouble affording. It acts as an advocate in making the patient assistance program journey easier and faster by supplying vital information and help. www.rxhope.com
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous of Kosciusko and Whitley Counties
Serving Kosciusko and Whitley counties 574-267-6641 www.aadistrict4143.com
Insight Group 337 Grace Village Dr., Winona Lake 46590 ................... 574-255-5202
A support group for those who are living with vision loss.
LifeTouch Ministries & Counseling Center 2426 E. Pierceton Rd., Winona Lake 46590 ................... 574-269-7990 lifetouchmin.org
Vision Loss Support Groups Multiple locations ........................................................... 877-241-8144
Older Independent Blind Program support groups for those who are living with vision loss. www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/
Kosciusko Area Bus Service
1804 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw 46580 ...........................
KABS serves all of Kosciusko County and provides rides MondayFriday. KABS is Medicaid approved and can transport to medical appointments state-wide. cardinalservices.org/services/kabs/
Kosciusko Community Senior Services
800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw 46580
KCSS provides transportation service Monday-Friday for Medicaid patients and other seniors who need to conduct their daily business. www.kosciuskoseniorservices.org
LCP Transportation
4310 Guion Rd., Indianapolis 46254 .............................
Transportation Provided to Anthem members enrolled in Hoosier Healthwise, Healthy Indiana Plan and Hoosier Care Connect. www.lcptransportation.com
Transportation for radiation and chemotherapy appointments for
cer patients.
The American Cancer Society provides free transportation for cancer patients to help them get the treatment they need through their Road To Recovery program. www.cancer.org
Trip Reservation Line ......................................
For non-emergency transportation for traditional Medicaid members. verida.com/Indiana-members
Vision
IMPAIRED ASSISTANCE
Hoosier Care Connect
844-284-1797
Hoosier Care Connect is a health care program for Hoosiers age 65 and over, or with blindness or a disability who live in the community and are not eligible for Medicare. www.in.gov/medicaid/members/26.htm
Older Independent Blind Program (OIB) ...................
877-241-8144
The Older Independent Blind/Visually Impaired Program expands independent living services for people who are age 55 and older, and have a severe visual impairment. Through a grant from the Department of Education, Older Blind Program, Indiana Blind and Visually Impaired Services provide funding to contractors across the state in order to provide in-home independent living training to older individuals with significant vision loss. www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/4902.htm
Volunteer Opportunities/Services
AmeriCorps Seniors connects today’s 55+ with the people and organizations that need them most. AmeriCorps Seniors currently links more than 270,000 Americans to service opportunities. Their contributions of skills, knowledge, and experience make a real difference to individuals, nonprofits, and faith-based and other community organizations throughout the United States. AmeriCorps Seniors programs include Foster Grandparents, RSVP and Senior Companions. www.americorps.gov
Northeast Indiana SCORE - Warsaw Branch
523 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw 46580 ................................. 260-422-2601
SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters. SCORE counselors provide you with in-depth, industry-specific business assistance to help evaluate a business idea or plan, stimulate business growth and ensure long-term stability. www.score.org/northeastindiana
VolunteerMatch
VolunteerMatch is the Web’s largest volunteer engagement network supporting more than 100,000 nonprofits, 170 business leaders and 13 million visitors per year. www.volunteermatch.org
