Shelters

Interfaith Winter Shelter

URL	http://interfaithwintershelter.org/
Email	info [at] interfaithwintershelter [dot] org
Description	The IWS operates as a "low barrier" shelter during the winter months. It was designed to offer a safe and warm place to sleep for men and women who - for whatever reason - have no other alternative but the streets. The primary criteria for admission into the shelter is respectful behavior, regardless of whether or not a guest is under the influence of alcohol or illegal substance. Experience has taught us incidents of inappropriate behavior are rare. Guests simply appreciate a warm place to sleep. Participating sites and volunteers agree to follow a set of guidelines that allow for the safety and well being of guests and volunteers alike, including no drugs, alcohol, or weapons on the premise.
Subjects	Emergency Services Homeless persons Religious Organizations Shelters

The Rise

URL	http://middlewayhouse.org/
Phone	(812) 337-4510
Description	The facility, which opened its doors in 1998, provides affordable housing for 28 poor and very poor, homeless families headed by women who have experienced life-threatening violence.
Subjects	Homeless persons Shelters Women

Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County

URL	http://www.youthservicesbureau.net/
Contact	Marcus Whited (Shelter Care Coordinator)
Phone	(812) 349-2506
Email	yshelter [at] co [dot] monroe [dot] in [dot] us
Hours	Office: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm; Shelter: open 24/7
Description	The mission of the Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County is to provide services, programs, referrals, and advocacy for youth and community education on issues concerning youth. Since 1972, the Youth Services Bureau has provided services to the citizens of Monroe County, Indiana in an effort to strengthen families, divert youth from the juvenile justice system, and foster positive youth development. YSB offers services which promote positive family functioning and help lay the groundwork to build healthy, productive individuals. The Binkley House Youth Shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Subjects	Shelters Social Services Young Adults

Community Kitchen

URL	http://www.monroecommunitykitchen.com/
Contact	Vicki Pierce (Executive Director)
Phone	812-332-0999
Email	info [at] monroecommunitykitchen [dot] com
Address	Kitchen: 1515 South Rogers St. Bloomington, IN 47403
Hours	Both locations: Monday - Saturday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Description	Free meals to anyone in need. Donations of food and volunteer time always appreciated. For anyone in need; no questions asked. Second serving site at 11th and Monroe Streets.
Address	Express: 1100 W 11th St Bloomington, IN 47404
Address	P.O. Box 3286 Bloomington, IN 47402
Subjects	Homeless persons Shelters Soup Kitchens

Salvation Army

URL	http://corps.salvationarmyindiana.org/bloomington/
Contact	Jonathan Fitzgerald (Lieutenant)
Phone	812-336-4310
Email	Jonathan_Fitzgerald [at] usc [dot] salvationarmy [dot] org
Description	Child Care Shannon Chapman - Director 812-323-7402 BMG_childcare [at] usc [dot] salvationarmy [dot] org Social Services Monica Clemons - Director 812-336-4310 ext. 10 Monica_Clemons [at] usc [dot] salvationarmy [dot] org Thrift Store Becky Napier - Manager 812-334-1366 Volunteer Services Peter Iversen - Coordinator 812-336-4310 ext. 12 Peter_Iversen [at] usc [dot] salvationarmy [dot] org The Salvation Army's stated objectives are the advancement of the Christian religion as promulgated in the religious doctrines-which are professed, believed and taught by the Army and, pursuant there to, the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole.
Additional Contact	Catherine Fitzgerald (Lieutenant)
Email	Catherine_Fitzgerald [at] usc [dot] salvationarmy [dot] org
Subjects	Child Care Churches Emergency Services Homeless persons Shelters Thrift Stores

Martha's House

URL	http://www.marthashouseofbloomington.org/
Contact	Bobbie Summers
Phone	812-332-1444
Address	919 S. Walnut St. Bloomington, IN 47401
Hours	4:15 pm - 7:45 am
Description	Martha's House is an overnight homeless shelter that occupies the space previously used by Shelter, Inc. It has been in operation since January 2004, and has space for 28 individuals, including room for up to 6 women. The shelter is open to individuals between the ages of 18 and 74 from Monroe, Owen, and Lawrence counties, and people must have a referral from the police station in order to receive services from the shelter. Individuals may stay at the shelter for 3 days at a time, for a maximum of 30 days per year. Nightly breathalyzer tests are given. People from Monroe, Lawrence and Owen Counties can stay 30-90 days if they follow case plan. People from outside the 3 county area can stay for 3 days. Must first get police check at Bloomington Police Department on 3rd Street. Intake done from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Doors locked at 10:00 pm and lights out at 11:00 pm.
Subjects	Emergency Services Homeless persons Shelters

Middle Way House, Inc.: Shelter for Abused Women and Their Children

URL	http://www.middlewayhouse.org/
Phone	(812) 333-7404
Description	CRISIS LINE is 24 Hrs. Long Distance callers can call collect. Mission: To end violence, both structural and interpersonal, in the lives of women and children.
Phone	(812) 336-0846
Address	P.O. Box 95 Bloomington, IN 47402
Subjects	Abuse Emergency Services Homeless persons Shelters Speakers Bureaus Telephone Hotlines Wife Abuse Women

Shalom Community Center

URL	http://shalomcommunitycenter.org/
Contact	Joel Rekas (Executive Director)
Phone	(812) 334-5734
Address	620 S. Walnut P.O. Box 451 Bloomington, IN 47402
Hours	Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm; Breakfast: 8-9:30am; Lunch: 12-1:30pm
Description	The Shalom Community Center is dedicated to relieving the plight of those experiencing homelessness and poverty in South Central Indiana. Since access to food, housing, education, and health and human services are fundamental human rights; we seek to meet these basic needs. As a non profit resource center, we deliver social services directly and in collaboration with other agencies in a respectful and secure environment. We advocate for the most vulnerable among us and promote activities that empower people to develop their assets to the fullest extent possible.
Address	First United Methodist Church 219 E. Fourth St. Bloomington, IN 47402
Address	First Christian Church 205 E. Kirkwood Bloomington, IN 47408
Subjects	Churches Homeless persons Legal Aid Shelters

Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM)

URL	http://www.mcum.org
Contact	Meri Reinhold (Executive Director)
Phone	339-3429
Email	mcum [at] bloomington [dot] in [dot] us
Address	827 W. 14th Ct. Bloomington, IN 47404
Description	Monroe County United Ministries is a nurturing organization serving working families and those in distress by assisting with emergency needs and subsidized childcare. They provide quality education and a safe place for children, basic needs assistance for the poor, and community service opportunities.
Subjects	Day Care Centers Emergency Services-Housing, Food, Money Homeless persons Religious Organizations Shelters

Amethyst House

Phone	336-3570
Email	amethyst [at] bloomington [dot] in [dot] us
Address	645 N. Walnut P.O. Box 11 Bloomington, IN 47402
Description	Amethyst House, Inc., is a Bloomington, Indiana, based not-for-profit United Way agency that provides high quality, structured living environments, treatment, education and recovery services to individuals with addictions and substance abuse issues.
Phone	336-2666
Address	322 W. Second Bloomington, IN
Phone	336-2812
Address	215 N. Rogers Bloomington IN
Subjects	Alcoholism Drug Abuse Family Counseling Shelters