This page has resources for those seeking help with health, wellness, support, hunger and food access, parenting and other topics. Last significant update October 31, 2025.

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, 988 or 1-800-273-8255
  • RAINN Sexual Assault, 1-888-656-4673
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, 1-800-662-4357
  • Food Resource Finder, 211 or 211.org

Meals, pantries

  • Western Wayne Food Pantry: 9-10 a.m. third Saturday and 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. following Wednesday, 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 and groceries, 4-5:30 p.m. fourth Monday, 200 S. Sixth St., Richmond. Bring photo ID, address verification and Social Security cards for all kids in household. 765-935-7783
  • Bread Box Food Pantry: Usually opens at 4 p.m. first and third Tuesdays (schedule varies), Oak Park Pentecostals, 1920 Chester Blvd., Richmond.  While supplies last. 765-238-0269.  
  • Centerville First Baptist pantry, by appointment, 109 Mattie Harris Road, Centerville. Must call a day ahead and bring ID. 765-855-3114
  • Centerville Christian Church pantry, 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 111 N. Morton St., Centerville. Use north door. 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 picture ID. Emergency pantry from 9 a.m.-noon weekdays (call ahead) for Centerville residents only. 765-855-5576  
  • Circle U Help Center, 19 N. 13th St., Richmond. Free lunches 11-11:45 a.m. Saturdays (homebound delivery available) and 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays-Tuesdays. Pantry open 2-4 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, 1403 S. Ninth St., Richmond. 765-967-1752
  • 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
  • Community meal, usually once every two months, Economy United Methodist. 306 N. Market St., Economy. 765-886-5842 
  • Veterans` pantry, 9-11 a.m. on fourth Tuesdays, Glen Miller Park shelter 9, 2200 E. Main St., Richmond.
  • Gateway Hunger Relief Center: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Fridays, 711 Sheridan St., Richmond. Twice every 30 days. Bring proof of residence. For Wayne and Union counties. 765-939-7100. gatewayhungerrelief.org.
  • Gleaners food distribution: 9:30-11:30 a.m., fourth Monday, First Christian Church parking area, 100 S. 10th St., Richmond. Drive thru or walk up. No ID required.
  • 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 
  • 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. Tuesdays, 1108 N. H St., Richmond. Free. 765-966-5152
  • Northside Church of Christ pantry, 5:30 p.m., first and third Thursdays, 1962 Chester Blvd, Richmond. Appointment and picture ID required. 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. 
  • Sylvan Nook Church of Christ pantry, 10-11:30 a.m. third Wednesdays, 1221 Sylvan Nook Drive, Richmond. Bring picture ID. 765-966-6825
  • Veterans’ food pantry, 9-11 a.m. fourth Tuesdays, VA Clinic, 1010 N. J St., Richmond. ID required. Organized by Circle U. 765-973-6915

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
  • 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
  • Pitch-in meal, 5:15 p.m., fourth Tuesday, Recovery Church, 915 S. C St., Richmond. Free. All welcome. 765-204-2175
  • 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
  • Smoking cessation help: 1-800-784-8669

Additional mental health resources

  • Stride Crisis and Mobile Crisis Response, 816 Dillon Drive, Richmond. 765-983-8020
  • Reid Behavioral Health, 1130 N J St., Richmond. 765-983-3298
  • Grief support, Widowed Persons Service at Richmond Senior Recreation Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Activities, lending library. 765-983-7307 
  • Grief support, Reid Health, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond. Monthly meetings. 765-983-3344
  • Grief support, GriefShare groups meet around Wayne and surrounding counties. griefshare.org or 800-395-5755
  • Suicide prevention advocates, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. afsp.org or 317-864-6074. Local contact: EastCentralIN.AFSP@outlook.com

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

Health care

  • Low vision support, senior recreation center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. Meetings usually at 10:30 a.m. second Thursday; call to confirm. 765-983-7300
  • 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. 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.
  • Wayne County Health Department, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 9 a.m.-noon first Saturday, 100 S. Fifth St., Richmond. Immunizations, vaccinations, HIV/hepatitis harm reduction and more. 765-973-9245
  • WCHD mobile clinic, monthly stops at locations including Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City and township center, 37 E. Main St., Hagerstown. Cholesterol and blood pressure tests, child and adult immunizations, flu and COVID-19 vaccines. 765-973-9245
  • Alzheimer’s Support Group, first and third Wednesdays, First English Lutheran Church, 2727 E. Main St., Richmond. For those with loved ones affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s. Free. 317-691-3181.
  • Alzheimer’s Association ongoing support, alz.org or 24/7 Helpline, 800-272-3900
  • Mobile lung screenings, IU Health occasionally offers screenings in Wayne/surrounding counties for former/current smokers. 317-962-5864 or iuhealth.org/mobile-lung-screening

Fitness

  • Fitness classes, Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. 765-478-5565
  • Fitness classes, Richmond Senior Recreation Center, 1600 S. Second St., Richmond. 765-983-7300
  • Fitness classes, Centerville-Abington Senior Center, 111 S. Second St., Centerville. 765-855-5651

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

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
  • 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 
  • Lactation after Loss Program, Indiana Department of Health supports grieving families who have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths or infant deaths. in.gov/health/safesleep/lactation-after-loss/

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, 9-10 a.m. third Saturday and 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. following Wednesday, 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
  • Rock Solid Ministries, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays and 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays/Fridays, 1024 E. Main St., Richmond. 765-962-5099 

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, Richmond, by appointment. Also helps with utilities as funds allow. 765-977-9590

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