This page has resources for those seeking help with health, wellness, support, hunger and food access, parenting and other topics. Last significant update October 18, 2024.

Crisis intervention hotlines

  • Domestic Violence, 1-800-799-7233 24/7
  • Indiana Child Abuse, 1-800-800-5556
  • LGBT support, 1-888-843-4564
  • National Alliance on Mental Health, 1-800-950-6264
  • National Child Abuse 1-800-422-4453
  • National Runaway Safeline, 1-800-843-5678
  • National Suicide Prevention, 1-800-273-8255
  • RAINN Sexual Assault, 1-888-656-4673
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, 1-800-662-4357

Treatment and support groups

  • Mental health emergencies: Dial 988
  • Searchable regional treatment resources: treatmentatlas.org.
  • Fresh Start Recovery Center, 313 S. Meridian St., Winchester. Residential substance abuse treatment for pregnant women and mothers and their children. Serves Wayne and surrounding counties. Offered by Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana. 833-659-4357 or voaohin.org
  • Celebrate Recovery, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, New Testament Church of Christ, 752 W. Main St., Hagerstown. For anyone struggling with hurts, habits and hangups. Free. 765-489-5762
  • Treatment advocates, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. first Thursdays. Concerned residents and social services leaders gather monthly for Drug Free Wayne County Partnership at varying locations. drugfreewaynecountypartnership@gmail.com or 765-396-0050
  • Treatment advocates, quarterly meetings online or in person. Community Workgroup to Transform Recovery Systems for Substance Use, organized by Purdue Extension’s Elisa Worland. Request link at eworland@purdue.edu or 765-973-9281
  • Brianna’s Hope, Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond, 321-499-7120; First United Methodist, 729 Central Ave., Connersville, 260-766-2006; and Crosspointe Biker Church, 1130 E. Baseline Road, Connersville, 765-309-2698 
  • The Nest-Maternal Treatment Program, 501 1/2 S. Seventh St., Richmond. 765-935-5390
  • Recovery Rocks Club, 1701 S. E St., Richmond. All meetings in person and on Zoom (Zoom ID 616-302-3170). Alcoholics Anonymous at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 4:30 p.m. Thursdays; Heroin Anonymous, 5 p.m. Wednesdays; Al-Anon, 6 p.m. Tuesdays; Alateen, 6 p.m. Wednesdays; Narcotics Anonymous, 5 p.m. Fridays; We Are Not Alone Women’s Support Group, 6 p.m. Thursdays; Tame the Flame, 6 p.m. Saturdays. 765-966-5551 or recoveryrocksclub@gmail.com
  • Al-Anon: Help for families and friends of problem drinkers. Hybrid in-person meetings at the 228 Club and Zoom virtual meetings 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays. 765-966-4151
  • 228 Club, 228 S. Sixth St., Richmond. Several support groups meet routinely including Alcoholics, Narcotics, Heroin and Overeaters Anonymous, Al-Anon, Celebrate Recovery, New in Recovery. 765-935-9801 
  • Women’s Support Group: We Are Not Alone, 5:45 p.m. Thursdays, 228 Club, 228 S. Sixth St., Richmond. Addressing codependency, domestic violence, addiction. 765-935-9801
  • Centerstone, 200 N. 13th St., Richmond, 390 E. Erie Avenue, Connersville, and 3337 S. Indiana 3, New Castle. 877-467-3123
  • Meridian Addiction & Recovery Center, 416 Grove Road, Richmond, 765-373-8704; and 930 N. 14th St., New Castle. 765-288-1928
  • Recovery Works, 2060 Indiana 1 N., Cambridge City. 219-472-0216
  • Clean Slate, 2302 Chester Blvd. Suite A, Richmond. 833-505-4673
  • Pinnacle Treatment Centers, 581 E. Main St., Hagerstown. 844-696-4372 
  • Groups Recover Together, 1528 N.W. Fifth St., Suite 100, Richmond. 765-286-5773
  • Richmond Comprehensive Treatment Center, 4245 S. A St., Richmond. 765-612-0659
  • Free naloxone, Indiana’s NaloxBox locations and naloxone distribution centers, overdoselifeline.org.
  • East Indiana Recovery, 1044 Oak Drive, Richmond. 765-999-4673
  • House of Ruth, 322 Summit Ave., Connersville. Structured environment for women with substance abuse issues. 765- 825-3333 or houseofruthin.org 

Meals, pantries

  • Western Wayne Food Pantry: 9 a.m. third Saturdays, Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St., Cambridge City, For residents of Western Wayne Schools district. Proof of income and address required. 765-478-5123
  • Alliance Bible Church pantry, 5:30-7 p.m. last two Mondays, behind First Nazarene Church, 1600 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Once every 30 days. Picture ID and proof of address required. 765-935-7783  
  • Bethel AME Church meal, 4-5:30 p.m. fourth Monday, 200 S. Sixth St., Richmond. 765-935-7783
  • Bread Box Food Pantry: Opens at 4 or 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays (schedule varies). Oak Park Pentecostals, 1920 Chester Blvd., Richmond.  While supplies last. 765-238-0269 or Bread Box-Food Pantry on Facebook.  
  • Centerville First Baptist pantry, by appointment, 109 Mattie Harris Road, Centerville. Must call a day ahead and bring ID. Once every 90 days. 765-855-3114
  • Centerville Christian Church pantry, 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 111 N. Morton St., Centerville. Ring doorbell. Must call a day ahead. Once every 30 days. Bring ID. 765-855-5176 
  • Centerville United Methodist pantry, 10-11 a.m. third Saturdays, 112 S. Morton St., Centerville. Bring box/bags. Emergency pantry from 9 a.m.-noon weekdays (call ahead). 765-855-5576  
  • Circle U Help Center, 19 N. 13th St., Richmond. Free lunches 11-11:45 a.m. Saturdays and 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays-Tuesdays. Pantry open 1-2 p.m. third Saturdays. Must bring address verification and ID. 765-966-1013
  • Community Food Pantry, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 306 N. 19th St., Richmond. Need proof of address for adults in home. May be visited twice a month (not consecutive weeks). 765-962-1145
  • Community meal: 6 p.m. Fridays, First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. 10th St., Richmond. Bridges for Life’s Dinner at the Lamp. Free. 765-396-0050
  • Community meal, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays, New Deliverance Temple, 1729 S. Fifth St., Richmond. 937-815-1408
  • Community meal, 5:15-6:20 p.m., second Tuesdays, Recovery Church, 915 S. C St., Richmond. Free. 
  • Community meal, occasionally 5-7 p.m. second Tuesday, community center, 117 E. Pearl St., Greens Fork. All welcome. Dine in or carry out. Free. 765-886-5166
  • Gateway Hunger Relief Center: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Fridays, 711 Sheridan St., Richmond. Twice every 30 days. Bring ID and current piece of mail. For Wayne and Union counties. 765-939-7100. gatewayhungerrelief.org.
  • Gleaners food distribution: 9:30-11 a.m., fourth Monday each month, First Christian Church parking area, 100 S. 10th St., Richmond. Drive thru or walk up. No ID required.
  • Go Ministries International pantry, 6:30-8:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, 5125 U.S 40 W., New Paris, Ohio. Social Security cards for all in home and photo ID or utility bill with current address needed. 937-670-9739
  • Harvest House Ministries meal, 4 p.m. Sundays and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 915 S. C St., Richmond. Free. 765-914-1591
  • Jefferson Township pantry, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, 47 E. Main St., Hagerstown. For Jackson, Jefferson, Clayton, Dalton and Perry townships. 765-489-4824
  • Life Changing Ministries meal, 5-7 p.m. second and last Thursdays, 248 Pearl St., Richmond. Enter by basement doors off North West Third.
  • LifeSpring pantry, 9 a.m.-noon third Saturdays, 314 S. Green St., Fountain City. Social Security cards needed for all in household plus photo ID for pickup person. Organized by LifeSpring Church. 765-935-4353  
  • Mount Olive Baptist Church meal, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, 1108 N. H St., Richmond. Free. 765-966-5152
  • Nettle Creek pantry, 9-11 a.m. fourth Saturdays, New Testament Church, 752 W. Main St., Hagerstown. Serves Nettle Creek residents. 765-489-5762
  • Northside Church of Christ pantry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, 1962 Chester Blvd, Richmond. Food delivered to parked vehicles. Walkers may check in at office. 765-962-4910
  • Rock Solid Ministries meal, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, 1024 E. Main St., Richmond. 765-962-5099 
  • Salvation Army pantry, 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays, 707 S. A St., Richmond. Soap and food. ID and proof of address required. Once every 30 days. 765-966-7791
  • Senior meals, served on weekdays at senior centers in Cambridge City, Centerville, Hagerstown and Richmond or provided through delivery.
  • Soup kitchen, 6:30 p.m. first Monday, New Life Tabernacle, 1851 S.W. A St., Richmond. 765-821-1820
  • Sylvan Nook Church of Christ pantry, 10-11:30 a.m. third Wednesdays, 1221 Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond. Bring picture ID. 765-966-6825
  • Temple of God pantry, 5-6 p.m. Mondays, 1005 Hunt St., Richmond. Photo ID required. Once a month. 765-962-8980
  • Veterans’ food pantry, 9 a.m.-noon fourth Tuesdays, VA Clinic, 1010 N. J St., Richmond. ID required. Organized by Circle U. 765-973-6915

Emergency shelter

  • Hope House, 121 N. 10th St., Richmond. For men only. 765-935-3000
  • Refuge of Hope, 1032 E. Main St., Richmond. For women and young children. Call for availability. 765-962-5099
  • Journey Home, 325 S. Oak St, Suite 101, Winchester. For male veterans. Open 24/7. Call 765-595-8297 for prescreen. Housing retention program available by appointment. Case management for veterans and their immediate families.
  • A Better Way, offers 24/7 shelter in Muncie and mobile advocacy, counseling and other services for survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault and their children. Open to residents of Wayne, Fayette, Henry, Randolph, Union and other counties. 765-966-0538

Housing connections

  • Bridges for Life, 100 N. 10th St., Richmond. 765-396-0050
  • ICAP, 2519 E. Main St. #101, Richmond. 765-488-2416
  • Coordinated Entry (Centerstone), 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. weekdays, 831 Dillon Drive, Richmond. 765-238-5493
  • Wayne Township Trustee’s Office, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. weekdays, 401 E. Main St., Richmond. 765-973-9392
  • Fresh Start Housing, LLC, 212 N. Seventh St., Richmond. 765-598-5147
  • Housing Authority of Richmond, 58 S. 15th St., Richmond. 765-966-2687
  • Open Arms Ministries, 765-977-9590

Transportation

  • Local rides, Western Wayne Senior Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Travel within town or to nearby towns/cities for medical appointments, errands. Reservations required. Must be able to enter/exit vehicle with minimal assistance. Volunteers needed. $3-$10. 765-478-4579
  • Busing/paratransit, Roseview Transit has routes around Richmond. Paratransit available for seniors and disabled. 765-983-7227 or richmondindiana.gov/resources/public-transportation

Fitness

  • Seated fitness classes, Western Wayne Senior Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Chair yoga from 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays improves stretching and breathing. Free; donations accepted. Sit and Be Fit at 9 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays improves strength and flexibility. $5. 765-478-4579

Family support

  • Family Resource Center, 714 N. 12th St., Richmond. Open noon-5 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and noon-5:30 p.m. Thursdays. 765-935-6349 or strengtheninginfamilies.org. 
  • Birth to Five, 498 N.W. 18th St. Building 203, Richmond. Home visits, playgroups. 765-966-6080
  • Surety Community Ladies Center, 340 N.W. Fifth St., Richmond. 765-488-2070 or sclcrichmond.com
  • Division of Family Resources, 50 S. Second St., Richmond. 765-962-4236 or 800-403-0864
  • Shared Beginnings: Various locations, Reid Health, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Breastfeeding and parenting classes and more. In-person and virtual options available. Registration required. 765-983-3380
  • Diaper and female hygiene product giveaways, monthly at Dwyer Community Center, 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Reservations: 765-488-2928 
  • Wayne County Women, Infants and Children, 8:30-12:30 and 1-5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays; 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays, 2230 Chester Blvd., Richmond. 765-983-8044

Health care

  • Free screenings, 9:30-11 a.m. second Tuesday, Western Wayne Senior Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Neighborhood Health Center checks blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol. 765-965-4299
  • Siloam Free Medical Clinic, 12:30 p.m. Sundays (new day and time). Enter back of Rock Solid Ministries, 1024 E. Main St., Richmond. No-cost immediate medical care. (Injuries, flu, colds and job physicals). 765-962-5099 or rocksolidministries@comcast.net.
  • Well Care Community Health, 203 E. Main St., Richmond. Medical, behavioral and dental care for all ages regardless of ability to pay. Transportation available. 800-325-0778
  • Neighborhood Health Center clinic, 101 S. 10th St., Richmond, and 2025 Virginia Ave., Connersville. Primary care, mental and dental health and care coordination regardless of ability to pay. 765-965-4299, 765-827-8064 or neighborhoodhc.org
  • Health program, usually 1 p.m. second Monday, Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond, and 11:30 a.m. second Thursday, Fayette County Senior Center, 477 N. Grand Ave., Connersville. Offered by Reid Health. Topics vary. Free. Registration: 765-983-3000, ext. 4676.

Laundry/showers

  • Free laundry days: Usually twice per month through The Laundry Project at Uptown Laundry 1017 E. Main St. and Coin A Matic, 400 S. Fifth, both in Richmond. For Wayne Township residents. 765-914-7070
  • Free showers, 5:30-7 p.m. last two Mondays, Alliance Bible Church, 1600 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Same time as food pantry.

Adult education

  • Excel Center, 1215 S. J St., Richmond. 317-524-3734
  • Richmond Adult Education Center, 302 N. Seventh St, Richmond. 765-973-3486
  • Ivy Tech, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. 888-IVY-LINE

Clothing

  • Cambridge City Christian Church, 9-11:30 a.m. first and third Saturdays, 106 W. Church St., Cambridge City. 765-478-5123
  • First Baptist of Centerville, 109 Mattie Harris Road, Centerville. 765-855-3114
  • Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 1431 S. 14th St., Richmond. 765-962-5710
  • Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1108 N. H St., Richmond. 765-966-5152
  • Northside Church of Christ, 1962 Chester Blvd., Richmond. By appointment. 765-962-4910

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