This directory has been developed to help individuals and groups locate services. A listing in this directory does not indicate an endorsement of any kind by Step Ahead nor does an omission of a service indicate a lack of endorsement.

Adult Abuse

Adult Protection Hotline: 800-992-6978, 317-327-1403

This hotline is a statewide number to report situations of adult abuse, neglect and exploitation. Failure to report suspicious situations is a Class A infraction.

Adult Residential Group Home

Mapleview Rest Home
P.O. Box 685
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-482-2556
County operated facility for adults of any income level who are unable to care for themselves in their own homes. No nursing personnel on staff. Fee is based upon income level.

Indiana Mentor
550 Congressional Boulevard
Carmel, IN 46032
317-843-5310
Intermediate care facilities for people with mental disabilities. Group home environment with up to eight individuals living in one home. Full therapeutic care available. Must be Medicaid eligible.

Houston Group Homes
1375 S. Grant Street
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
765-361-1950
(Two homes in Boone County)

BehaviorCorp
Residential Services
697 Pro-Med Ln., Carmel, IN 46032
800-560-4038
Serves as an adjunct to treatment programs for adults with chronic mental illness. Services include group homes, intensive cluster apartment living, semi-independent apartment living, short-term supportive living apartments and community based case management. Sliding scale fees. Serves Boone County.

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.
1005 S. Meridian Street
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-482-7421
Provides psychosocial rehabilitative services, case management, vocational services, housing services, semi-independent living programs for persons with a primary diagnosis of mental illness. Serves Boone County.

Advocacy Organizations

Promotes educational and vocational programs for children and adults with disabilities and their families.

IN*SOURCE Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs
IN*SOURCE is dedicated to ensuring the rights of all citizens with disabilities. Their services fall under several project categories including the following: The Indiana Parent Training Program, a parent training and information project that informs parents about their rights and responsibilities guaranteed by state and federal laws in the special education process; The Collaborative Parent Involvement Project (CPIP), a statewide project helping parents, educators and local communities work together to address a variety of challenges including transition, assistive technology and surrogate parent programs. IN*SOURCE is part of the First Steps Early Intervention Unified Training Systems (UTS). The UTS coordinates training and technical assistance for families and providers serving children with special needs from birth to age six. IN*SOURCE also manages the Parent Involvement Fund.
Contact:
IN*SOURCE
574-234-7101 or 800-332-4433
E-mail: insource@insource.org
Website: www.insource.org
Jill Summerlot, Regional Program specialist - Boone County
765-522-113
rexjill@tds.net

Parent Education & Advisory Council of Zionsville (PEACZ)
Parent Education and Advisory Council of Zionsville, Inc., is a nonprofit parent organization designed to provide education, training, information and support to families of children with disabilities, chronic health conditions or suspected of having a physical, mental or learning disability. PEACZ also provides information, resources and education to persons who provide early intervention, educational, transitional, medical, therapeutic and other related services to children with disabilities. PEACZ was also created to enhance public awareness regarding the needs and abilities of children with disabilities as valuable members of our community.
Contact: Deb Easterday 317-873-2134
http://peacz.org/

Family to Family
Family to Family is a statewide initiative that links individual families to people, information and resources within their community. The program specifically brings together parents of children with disabilities so that they can share their knowledge, concern, and experience through an interactive, supportive setting. Family to Family offers an online support network, where over 200 family members and professionals share information.
To join the online network, send an email to:
INF2Fparents-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Contact: Rylin Rodgers, Boone County Point of Contact
765-676-9262
E-mail: drodgers@tds.net

The Center for Family Leadership
The Center is a one-on-one mentoring program for families raising children with developmental disabilities. The CFL will match families new to caring for children with a disability with those families familiar with the experience. Mentors are trained and experienced in raising children with disabilities and provide support through relationships, education, encouragement and inspiration.
Contact: loui.lord_nelson@nobleofindiana.org or call us at 317-254-6472

COVOH Foundation
445N. Pennsylvania, Suite 414
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-262-8632

Governor's Planning Council for People with Disabilities
Harrison Building
143 W. Market Street, Suite 404
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-7770

Attention Deficit Disorder

To identify an ADD group in your area contact:

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit
Disorder (C.H.A.D.D.)
8181 Professional Place, Suite 201
Landover, MD 20785
301-306-7070

Autism

For information on local groups contact:

Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-0881

Brain Injury

Brain Injury Association of Indiana
5506 E. 16 th Street, Suite B5
Indianapolis, IN 46218
317-356-7722

Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy Association
615 N. Alabama, Room 322
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-632-3561

Diabetes

American Diabetes Assn. Support Groups
7362 E. 21 st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-291-8734

Down Syndrome

Down Syndrome Support Assn. of Central IN
10792 Downing Street
Carmel, IN 46033
317-574-9757

Early Childhood Development

First Steps of Boone County
Arc Rehab Services
900 W. Main St.
Lebanon, IN 46052
Phone: 765-482-7221
Website: www.arcrehabservices.org
Free services provided to infants and toddlers from birth up to their third birthday and their families to assist in the development of the "growing up" milestones that usually occur at a particular age such as crawling, walking, talking, playing, feeding self, dressing self, etc. Parents with any concerns about their child's development should call with questions. Special instructions, speech therapy, physical and occupational therapy, social services are utilized.

Early Childhood Special Services
2120 Washington Avenue
Frankfort, IN. 46041
Phone: 1-800-423-5107
Provides children ages 3, 4, and 5 with an eligible disability to receive services through public schools. Eligible disabilities include: autism, communication disorder, dual sensory impairment, hearing impairment, emotional impairment, learning disability, mental handicap, multiple handicaps, orthopedic impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment, and physical impairment affecting motor functions and adversely affects educational performance.

Epilepsy

Indiana Epilepsy
2505 N. Walnut
Muncie, IN 47303
800-424-5479

Fibromyalga and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Indiana Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Assn.
810 N. Bancroft Street
Indianapolis, IN 46201
317-252-9223

Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities Association of IN
PO Box 20584
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-889-1260

Lupus

Lupus Support Group
PO Box 51066
Indianapolis, IN 46251
317-858-9133

Intellectual Disability

The Arc of Indiana
22 E. Washington Street, Suite 210
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-977-2375

Multiple Sclerosis

Indiana State Chapter, National MS Society
615 N. Alabama, Room 318
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-634-8796

Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy Association
3901 W. 86 th St., Suite 398
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-824-4800

Speech and Hearing

Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
11595 N. Meridian St., Suite 300
Carmel, IN 46032
317-573-6062

Spina Bifida

Spina Bifida Assn., Central Indiana Chapter
Riley Hospital, Room 1601
702 Barnhill Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-592-1630

Tourette's Syndrome

Tourette's Syndrome Association
PO Box 7073
Greenwood, IN 46142
317-882-8555

Visual Impairments

National Federation of the Blind of IN
1326 N. Edmondson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-322-9816

American Foundation for the Blind-Midwest
401 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 308
Chicago, IL 60611
312-245-9961

Assistive Technology

ATTAIN
1815 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-921-8766
800-528-8246

Braun Corporation
Winamac, IN
800-THE-LIFT
Hamilton Assistive Technology Services
Indianapolis, IN
317-845-3408
800-899-0782

Disability License Plates and Permits

Boone County License Branch-Bureau of Motor Vehicles
2222 N. Lebanon Street
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-482-2830

Grocery Delivery

Marsh Supermarkets
800-598-3634

Hearing Aids

The Lions club collects used hearing aids for reconditioning and loans them to seniors for a trial period. Following the trial, it helps to obtain a permanent hearing aid.

Lions Club
Lafayette 765-474-2353
Indianapolis 317-297-1717

Indiana Association of the Deaf
445 N. Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46207
317-636-3323

Hearing Impaired Services

Medicare does not pay the expense of routine hearing loss exams or the purchase of hearing aides. Medicaid may cover these costs. The following agencies may help low income persons to obtain hearing aides at a reduced rate.

Deaf Senior Services Group
Senior Silent Hoosiers
Indianapolis Senior Citizens Center
708 East Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
TEL 317-263-6272
TTY 317-263-6278

Indianapolis Speech and Hearing Center
1405 Broad Ripple Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-259-8105

HEAR Indiana
7201 Oakbay Drive
Noblesville, IN 46060

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitation Services
402 W. Washington Street, Room W-453
Indianapolis, IN 46207
317-232-1143

Independent Living Skills Training

Provides daily living skills training for adults with developmental disabilities in self-care, personal grooming, communication development, leisure skills, social/affective issues and community access skills.

Arc Rehab Services
Program: Personal and Community Services
900 W. Main Street
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-483-2627
Website: www.arcrehabservices.org

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income
For questions about benefits (social security, SSI, or Medicare) call: 800-772-1213

Recreation

Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Inc.
PO Box 721, Zionsville, IN 46077
Telephone: 317-873-9636
Morning Dove is located in Zionsville. Morning Dove provides therapeutic riding to children and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities in safe and fun environment. All instructors are NARHA Certified. For information on class schedules, please call Lisa John, Executive Director at 317-873-9636.

Transportation Services

The organizations listed below have special programs that provide non-emergency transportation to medical appointments and other essential destinations. Reservations must be made in advance.

Boone Area Transit System 765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939
*Public transportation

Boone County Cancer Society 765-482-2043
*No financial criteria considered

City Wide Cab 317-826-3938

Cowan Drugs 765-482-0180
*Lebanon prescription delivery

CVS Pharmacies 317-873-6438
*Zionsville prescription delivery

Friendly Cab 765-483-9603
*Mainly Lebanon transportation

Houston Group Homes 765-361-1950
*Must be enrolled in agency programs.

Randel Pharmacy Thorntown
129 E Main Street
Thorntown, IN 46071
765-436-7333

Senior Services 765-482-5220
*Do not have to be a senior.

Shelly Groover 317-873-5250
*Medicaid Eligible

Veterans Assistance

Veterans Service Office, Boone County
Veteran's Assistance
Contact Person: Don Campbell
765-483-4480
Lebanon, IN 46052
Provides information and assistance with services and benefits to veterans, their widows and children.

Homeless Veterans Outreach Program
Main Office 317-554-0000
3602 E. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46201

• Provides direct social services
• Counseling and referral for VA services
• Basic nursing/healthcare
• Case Management
• Temporary contracted housing and/or referral for HUD/VASH Program (where eligible and available)

Vietnam Veterans of America 800-882-1316

Veterans Regional Office 800-827-1000

Visually Impaired Resources

A variety of organizations offer special services for the visually impaired, including large print and Braille books and materials, books on tape, and special audio and visual equipment.

Lebanon Public Library
104 E. Washington Street
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-482-3460
Website: http://bccn.boone.in.us/LPL/

Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library
250 N. 5 th Street
Zionsville, IN 46077
317-873-3149
Website: http://www.zionsville.lib.in.us/

Thorntown Public Library
124 N. Market Street
Thorntown, IN 46071
765-436-7348
Website: http://bccn.boone.in.us/tpl/

American Council for the Blind, Circle City Chapter
445 N. Pennsylvania Street, Room 707
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-637-0130

Central Indiana Radio Reading - WFYI
1401 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-636-2020 ext. 2003

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