Are you…

• An adult child of aging parents and have questions?
• In need of benefits to help with living expenses?
• In need of insurance?
• Able to ask the right questions about your Medicare/Medicaid plan?
• Experiencing an emergency?
• Feeling alone and need someone to talk to?
• Unsure of your local programs or resources?
• Finding it difficult to manage your home and need help finding assistance?

Our social worker is available to assist you through these situations and more. Many times we just need someone to listen and provide options. Our approach is to empower you. We would like to provide options for each situation and assist you as much as you need to find a resolution.

Please feel free to reach out for a helping hand by calling 317-398-0127 and ask to speak to our social worker. We are available from 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday-Friday.

From the Horizon:

Temperatures are dropping and sidewalks are getting slick.  Are our seniors ready for this? Let’s look at some easy things that can help!

• Proper fitting shoes with good traction to help avoid slips and falls
• Keep a little sidewalk salt in a container by your door. Use this to sprinkle your pathway
• Use handrails and elbows of those sweet enough to help. Don’t be afraid to ask someone for help!
• Take your time! No need to rush, slow is good and you may need to plan for extra time to ensure you are able to “take your time”.
• Dress in loose layers as the air between the layers will help to keep you warm.

There are federally funded Energy Assistance Programs that can help low-income households keep warm through the winter. For details about this program in Shelby County, contact 317-398-3153. The Energy Assistance Program provides financial assistance to qualified households.  Households are given a one-time benefit to maintain utility services during the winter heating season.  EAP assists with a variety of heat sources including but not limited to: electric (prepaid & regular), natural gas, bulk fuel (propane/fuel oil), wood, and/or households that have one or more of the utilities included in the rent.  The Energy Assistance Program is open to qualified households that have a disconnect, are disconnected, and/or are current on their bill.

Let’s all do our part to help everyone who needs help to stay warm, safe and injury free this winter.

Produce Pick-Up Days:

Monday, January 6 & the second pick-up of the month is to be determined