Shelbyville/Shelby County

Resource Guide

This guide is composed and maintained by the Shelbyville Fire Department. This information is subject to change frequently.

For the most current edition, contact the Community Navigator:

Bekah Gardner

Fire Station 1

40 W Broadway St. Shelbyville, IN 46176

rgardner@cityofshelbyvillein.com

317-401-1370

1.  St Vincent de Paul 

1. 424 E Jackson St Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-395-7027
2. Kroger Food Vouchers sometimes
3. Only open on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Must call first to make an appointment
4. Has a food pantry box outside of the thrift store for anyone to take items at any time.

2. Meals On Wheels:

1. 2120 Intelliplex Dr Ste. 101, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-4470
2. One-time application fee of $10
3. No age restriction for applying
4. The applicant’s physician will complete a dietary recommendation form and the application is returned to the Meals on Wheels director. Then a delivery start date is set.
5. Home-delivered meals 5 days/week & wellness checks.
6. 2 meal plan choices - one meal per day or 2 meals per day
7. Can be enrolled long-term or temporarily
8. $13/week for single meals, $22.50/week for double meals (monthly payments preferred)

3. Mom’s Meals 

1.  877-508-6667
2. Home delivered meals for seniors over 65 years old or disabled individuals.
3. Medicaid or Medicare

4. Shelby County Division of Family Resources

1. 2565 Parkway Dr Suite 2, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 800-403-0864

5. Shelby County WIC Program

1. 2418 E IN-44 Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-3002

6. Shelby County Pantry Pals

1. 54 W Broadway St Suite 1, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-392-7955

7. CICOA Meals and More

1. 8440 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Ste. 175 Indianapolis, IN 46240-4359 | 317-803-6131
2. Referral can be placed online

1. St Vincent de Paul

1. 424 E Jackson St Shelbyville, IN 46176 |  317-395-7027 (leave a message- they will call you back)

2. Salvation Army

1. 136 E Washington St. Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-7421
2. Can take 4 items of clothing a day per person at lunch time.

3. Cancer Association

1. 31 Public Square Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-0100

4. Rupert’s Kids

1. 24 W Broadway St, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-251-4732
2. Furniture items for heavily discounted prices
3. Pallet sales at WhereHouse- 1402 S Miller St

5. Government Cell Phones and Programs:

1. www.Assurancewireless.com to start an application or call 1-888-898-4888 with questions.

1. Free monthly data, calling, and texting.
2. Must be on some kind of government assistance program already like SNAP, Medicaid/Medicare, WIC, Section 8, TANF, SSI, ect.

1. May have to provide proof of enrollment in the program.

3. Only one person per household can have a free government phone.
4. If you qualify you will be sent a cell phone within 7 to 10 business days (but usually it’s much faster than that).
5. You must use the phone at least once every 30 days to keep the service active.
6. You must do annual renewal checks every year to keep service active.
7. Income Guidelines:

1. Households of 1 person: $0-$15,500 a year
2. Households of 2 persons: $0-$21,000 a year
3. Households of 3 persons: $0-$26,400 a year
4. Households of 4 persons: $0-$31,800 a year
5. Households of 5 persons: $0-$37,200 a year

2. www.safelinkwireless.com or call 1-800-723-3546 to enroll.

1. Almost identical guidelines as Assurance Wireless.
2. Have had more satisfaction from clients with the phones and customer service from this program than Assurance.

3.   https://www.lifewireless.com/  or  1-888-543-3620 

1. Can get new smart phone with free monthly service by paying one time $5 processing fee.
2. Can bring an UNLOCKED phone for free monthly service.

1. Turning Point

1.  729 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201 | 812-657-4066
2.  24 Hour Helpline: 1-800-221-6311
3. For those who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking.

2. Indiana Legal Services

1.   | 317-631-9410
2.  www.indianalegalservices.org/applyonline

3. Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic

1.  www.nclegalclinic.org/intakes

4. Immigrant Welcome Center

1. 2049 N Meridian St Indianapolis, IN 46202 | 317-808-2326
2. for those needing help with citizenship.

5. Senior Law Project

1. 2120 Intelliplex Drive Suite 101, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-0127

6. Local Law Offices:

1. McNeely Law – 317-825-5110
2. Stephenson Rife-317-680-2011
3. Deprez, Johnson, Brant, & Eads- 317-398-6688
4. Kramer Law Offices- 317-398-7880
5. Yeager, Good, & Baldwin- 317-398-0105
6. Jason Karmire- 317-398-0909
7. Jaclyn K. Tweedy- 317-825-3096
8. Blackketter Law Office- 317-604-5531
9. Bate & Bate- 317-392-2597
10. Tandy Law- 317-825-0880
11. Haacker Law Office- 317-398-0793
12. Basile Law Office- 317-825-0531

1. CICOA 

1. 1-800-432-2422 for resource center
2. 317-254-5465 for main office in Indianapolis from 8 am to 5 pm
3. Can make referrals online on CICOA’s website
4. Caregiver support, transportation, meals, medical equipment, ramp-building, home renovations

2. Infinity Home Health

1. 1728 E State Rd 44, Shelbyville, IN 46176  | 317-825-3115
2. Companionship care
3. Personal Care
4. Housekeeping
5. Gardening and lawn care
6. Respite Care
7. Medicaid Certified

3. Allegiance Home Health Agency

1.  5150 E Stop 11 Rd Suite 12, Indianapolis, IN 46237 | 317-893-4692
2. Assists with companion services
3. Personal Care Services
4. Skilled Nursing Care (Alzheimer’s/Dementia care, Stroke care, Parkinson’s Care, Medication management)
5. Call Monday-Wednesday from 9 am to 5 pm, Thursday & Friday from 9 am to 7 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm.

4. Seniors Helping Seniors (light caregiving only)

1. 32 E Broadway St, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-604-5520
2. Transportation to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, getting mail, cleaning, cooking, companionship

5. Paradigm Health 

1. 24/7 inquiries 317-735-6001

6. Suburban Home Health with MHP

1. 2451 Intelliplex Drive, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-392-4663
2. Skilled Nursing Care
3. Patient Education
4. Home Health Aides
5. Social Services
6. Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy

7. Comfort Keepers

1. 3191 N National Rd, Columbus, IN 47201 | 812-994-2930

8. Home Instead

1. Greenfield-317-462-5100 or Greenwood-317-207-6765

9. Assisted Loved Ones, LLC

1. 5251 S. East Street, Suite 2 Indianapolis, IN 46227
2.  | 317-410-7686
3. Located in Greenwood but covers Shelby County.

10. First Horizon Home Health Care

1. 745 Beachway Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46224 l 812-714-0589
2. Serves Shelby County
3. In home care, respite care, non-medical services also
4. Structured Family Caregiving (funded through the Medicaid Waiver)

1. Major Health Partners- Home Based Solutions

1. Call 317-398-5225
2. Must have MHP Primary Care Primary Care physician
3. Lite caseload- only able to have limited number of patients at a time

2. INhouse Primary Care

1. 5189 W 600 N, McCordsville, IN 46055 | 317-335-5189
2. accommodates needs at your home, assisted living, independent living, senior apartments, or even a group home

3. Meridian Visiting Physician

1. 3524 N. Meridian St Indianapolis IN, 46208 | 317-925-0653
2. can serve as an extension of your primary care provider during times of acute, and post-acute medical needs, episodes of limited mobility, or we can become your primary care provider.
3. 8 providers service our area currently

4. Bridges Healthcare- A Telehealth Company

1. 833-271-3437
2. BridgesHealthcare.org
3. Telehealth Medical and Mental Health Services
4. Primary Care, Urgent Care, Peds,Chronic Pain Management, Medication Management, Medical Case Management
5. Mental & Behavioral Health Therapy, Mental Health Case Management, Medication Management, Psychiatric Services, Psychological testing  

5. Midwest Mobile Eye

1. 110 N Jackson St, Franklin, IN l 317-604-4107
2. Services shelby county
3. $50 service fee and then insurance is billed for exam
4. Carries frames to choose, try on, and fit

1. Timber Creek Assisted Living

1. 990 Progress Parkway Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-680-2500
2. Medicaid Waiver accepted
3. Pets permitted

2. Ashford Place

1. 2200 N Riley Hwy Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-8422
2. Assisted Living and Nursing Home
3. Medicaid beds sometimes available

3. The Willows of Shelbyville

1. 2309 S Miller St. Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-9781
2. Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay, and most insurance
3. Rehab, Assisted Living, Nursing home
4. Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy

4. Morristown Manor and Cypress Run

1. 868 S Washington St. Morristown, IN 46161 | 765-763-6012
2. Assisted Living and Nursing Home

5. Waldron Health and Rehab

1. 505 N Main St. Waldron, IN 46182 | 765-525-4371
2. Rehabilitation and Long-term care

6. McKay Manor Assisted Living

1. 1473 East McKay Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-3100
2. Pet friendly
3. Weekly housekeeping
4. Transportation available
5. Licensed nurse available

7. Walker Place Senior Living

1. 2216 N Riley Hwy, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-392-3370
2. Private Pay Only
3. Animals Welcome

1. Senior Services 

1. 2120 Intelliplex Dr Shelbyville, IN 46176 |  317-398-0127

1. Medical Pendant
2. Knox Boxes

1. Fire Station 1 40 W Broadway St, Shelbyville, IN 46176  317-392-5119
2. Complete application at either Senior Services or Community Navigator at Station 1

3. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
4. Various physical and Social activities
5. Insurance assistance
6. Meals on Wheels
7. Tax Preparation

2. CICOA: 

1. 1-800-432-2422 for resource center
2. 317-254-5465 for main office in Indianapolis from 8 am to 5 pm
3. Ramp-building

1. May take a couple months to be approved

4. Home Renovations

1. Widening of doorways, making the home wheelchair accessible if it is not already.

5. Help with obtaining medical equipment

1. Wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, etc.

3. Rupert’s Kids: 

1. 24 W Broadway St, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-251-4732
2. Email office@rupertskids.org 
3. Depending on the amount of volunteers and time of year, they can help build ramps.
4. Must be able to pay for the price of wood. Will not do it for free.

4. Diabetes Support Group

1. MHP Auditorium - Lower Level | 317-421-5634
2. Last Thursday of every month from 6:30-7:30 pm

5. VASIA: Guardianship for Seniors/Incapacitated Adults

1. 5 E Jefferson St. Franklin, IN 46131 | 317-346-4414
2. Helps make personal/financial decisions for adults in nursing homes/assisted living facilities.

6. Shelby County Health Department

1. 20 W Polk St Suite 202, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-392-6470
2. Medical Services
3. Vaccinations
4. Birth & Death Certificates

7. Life Link

1. 317-364-2122
2. Karen Smith
3. Personal emergency response services

8. Jane Pauley

1. 1818 State Rd 44 B Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 463-232-3088
2. Primary care and Mental Health Services

9. Goodwill Nurse-Family Partnership

1. 117 N Harrison St Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-524-4424

10. Clarity

1. 2410 State Rd 44 Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-398-4567

11. Shelby County Health Department

1. 20 W Polk St Suite 202 Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-392-6470

1. Shelby County Community Medicine l 317-401-1370 rgarnder@cityofshelbyvillein.com 

1. In home vitals, med prep, vaccinations, referrals service

1. Duel Pest Control

1. 2621 N 350 W Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-604-9477
2. Payment Plans Available

2. Rupert’s Kids

1. 24 W Broadway St, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-251-4732
2. Email Donna Sipes at donna@rupertskids.org

3. BedBug Assassins 

1. 815 Montgomery St, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-799-0080
2. 8am-6pm Monday through Friday
3. Monthly or biweekly payment plans available

4. Advanced Pest Management

1. 149 W Boggstown. Shelbyville, IN 46176| 317-392-8830
2. 8-4:30 Monday-Friday

5. APEX Pest Control

1. 308 E Pennsylvania St, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-421-0199
2. Monday-Saturday 7a-6p
3. Payment plan options

6. Shelbyville Health Department

1. 20 W Polk St. Suite 202, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-392-6470
2. Hours Monday-Thursday 7 am to 5 pm
3. Ask for Sandra Hall (sandrahall14@gmail.com)

Shelby County Landlord List

Indiana housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA)- 317-232-7777

Indiana Housing Now- 877-428-8844

1. Hancock Hope House 

• 35 East Pierson St, Greenfield, IN | 317-467-4991
• Intake: 10 am - 3 pm Monday through Friday
• Drug test may be required before admission.
• Must have a valid state ID showing Hancock, Shelby, or Rush county residency for at least 6 months.
• No violent, domestic violence, or sex offender charges
• Must be able to work

2. Good News Ministries Men’s Shelter

• 2716 East Washington St. Indianapolis, IN |  317-638-2862
• Intake 2 pm - 6 pm Daily
• For men 18 and older
• Must be able to use the stairs
• Have not stayed at this shelter in the last 10 days.

3. Wheeler Mission Shelter for Men

• 520 East Market St. Indianapolis | 317-687-6795
• Check-in is daily until 6:30 pm, exceptions will be made for first-time guests only
• Registered sex offenders may be allowed to stay here, limited availability
• Must be sober - shelter may randomly drug test during your stay.

4. The Guest House Emergency Men’s Shelter

• 1407 Walnut St. New Castle, IN |  765-388-2136
• Intake: 8am - 3pm Monday thru Friday; Saturday 10am to 2:30pm

• Must call to schedule an intake appointment.

• 18 and older
• Must be sober, cannot be on any narcotic medications.

5. Third Phase Shelter

• 15755 Allisonville Rd Noblesville, IN | 317-773-5100
• Intake 1 pm - 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday
• Must be able to climb 4 flights of stairs.
• No children. Men and women only

6. The Christian Center Rescue Shelter

• 603 Main St. Anderson, IN | 765-649-4264
• Intake: 24 hours daily; walk-in
• Emergency men’s shelter, clients may have option of entering the 18-24 month-long housing program.
• Must be sober and can not use drugs/alcohol during their stay.
• Not on the sex offender registry.
• Must be able to walk up the stairs.

7. Beacon Shelter

• 919 South Rogers St. Bloomington, IN | 812-332-1444
• Overnight shelter only (5:15 pm to 7:45 am)
• Entry is based upon bed availability, residency (priority is given to Monroe county residents), and past use of shelter.
• Must be sober and have no active warrants

8. Wheeler Mission Ministries Center for Men

• 215 South Westplex Ave. Bloomington, IN | 812-333-1905
• Intake is 24 hours daily, walk-ins welcome
• No registered sex offenders

9. Muncie Mission Ministries

•  1725 S. Liberty St. Muncie, IN | 765-288-9122
• Walk-in intake is until 9 pm (may also call and press 0 to make an appointment.
• Not on the sex offender registry

1. Hancock Hope House

• 35 East Pierson St, Greenfield, IN | 317-467-4991
• Intake: 10 am - 3 pm Monday through Friday
• Drug test may be required before admission.
• Must have a valid state ID showing Hancock, Shelby, or Rush county residency for at least 6 months.
• No violent, domestic violence, or sex offender charges
• Must be able to work

2. Wheeler Mission Center for Women and Children

• 3208 East Michigan St. Indianapolis | 317-687-3630
• Intake: Must call for availability and intake
• Will take adult women with or without children (girls any age, boys under 12)
• Support services include job search assistance, basic medical/dental care, and biblical study.
• All residents complete a chore daily.
• Stay can range from 30 days to 12 months.

3. Queen of Peace Shelter

• 2424 East 10th St Indianapolis | 317-916-6753
• Intake: Monday-Wednesday & Friday-Sunday 8 am to 3:30 pm

1. Phone intake required, must call first. Best time to reach staff is 8 am to 9:30 am.

• Overnight shelter only (3:30 pm to 8 am)
• Homeless women with or without children.

1. If there are children, boys must be under 5 years old.

4. Salvation Army Ruth Lilly Women and Children Shelter

• 540 Alabama St Indianapolis, IN |  317-637-5551
• Must call for availability and intake assessment
• Office hours Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm
• For women with or without children (children can be up to 18 years old if still in school)
• Have not stayed at this shelter in the last 90 days.

5. The Magdalene House

• 132 N Marion St Martinsville, IN |  765-343-8030
• Intake is daily 7 am to 3 pm - must call to complete phone assessment.
• For women without children, must be over 18 years old and adhere to house rules.
• Program includes educational opportunities, addiction recovery programming, mental health resources, transportation resources, specific job readiness, and health and wellness education.
  

6. Third Phase Shelter

• 15755 Allisonville Rd Noblesville, IN |  317-773-5100
• Intake 1 pm - 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday

1. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID and bring vaccine card

• Must be able to climb 4 flights of stairs.
• No children. Men and women only

7. Beacon Shelter

• 919 South Rogers St. Bloomington, IN | 812-332-1444
• Overnight shelter only (5:15 pm to 7:45 am)
• Entry is based upon bed availability, residency (priority is given to Monroe county residents), and past use of shelter.
• Must be sober and have no active warrants

8. Wheeler Center Ministries Shelter for Women

• 400 S Opportunity Lane Bloomington, IN | 812-333-1905
• For intake just arrive at the site
• Overnight shelter only, from 8 pm to 7 am
• For single women only -  homeless for any reason
• Showers, clothing, and case management provided

1. Hancock Hope House

• 35 East Pierson St, Greenfield, 46140 |  317-467-4991
• Intake: 10 am - 3 pm Monday through Friday
• Drug test may be required before admission.
• Must have a valid state ID showing Hancock, Shelby, or Rush county residency for at least 6 months.
• no violent, domestic violence, or sex offender charges
• Must be able to work

2. Wheeler Mission Center for Women and Children

• 3208 East Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN |  317-687-3630
• Intake: Must call for availability and intake
• Will take adult women with or without children (girls any age, boys under 12)
• Support services include job search assistance, basic medical/dental care, and biblical study.
• All residents complete a chore daily.
• Stay can range from 30 days to 12 months.

3. Queen of Peace Shelter

• 2424 East 10th St Indianapolis | 317-916-6753
• Intake: Monday-Wednesday & Friday-Sunday 8 am to 3:30 pm

1. Phone intake required, must call first. Best time to reach staff is 8 am to 9:30 am.

• Overnight shelter only (3:30 pm to 8 am)
• Homeless women with or without children.

1. If there are children, boys must be under 5 years old.

4. Salvation Army Ruth Lilly Women and Children Shelter

• 540 Alabama St Indianapolis | 317-637-5551
• Must call for availability and intake assessment
• Office hours Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm
• For women with or without children (children can be up to 18 years old if still in school)
• Have not stayed at this shelter in the last 90 days.

5. Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis Apartment Shelter

• 1850 N Arsenal Ave Indianapolis | 317-261-1562
• Intake is Monday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm

1. Must call to schedule intake

• Shelter for single parents/couples with children
• Accepts families regardless of marital status or sexual orientation.

6. Dayspring Center Shelter

• 1537 Central Ave Indianapolis, IN | 317-635-6780
• Intake is Monday through Friday 7 am to 5 pm (sometimes until 7 pm)

1. Must call for intake, no walk-ins.

• Homeless single parents or couples regardless of marital status with children.
• Must be able to use stairs.
• Provides emergency shelter, clothes, case management, and meals.

7. Holy Family Shelter

• 907 N. Holmes Ave Indianapolis, IN | 317-635-7830
• Intake daily 8 am to 8 pm - must do intake over the phone
• For homeless married couples with or without children OR single parents with children under 18 years old OR pregnant women.
• Length of stay up to 30 days with opportunity for expansion.
• Case management, employment referrals, support groups, life skills coaching, parenting classes, and more.

8. The Magdalene House

• 132 N Marion St Martinsville, IN |  765-343-8030
• Intake is daily 7 am to 3 pm - must call to complete phone assessment.
• For women without children, must be over 18 years old and adhere to house rules.
• Program includes educational opportunities, addiction recovery programming, mental health resources, transportation resources, specific job readiness, and health and wellness education.

9. Wellspring Family Shelter

• 301 W. Harrison St Martinsville, IN |  765-342-6661
• Intake is Monday through Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, and Friday 9 am to 3 pm.

1. Must call for phone interview first, in-person interview may be scheduled for a later date.

• Single parents with children, couples (married or unmarried, regardless of sexual orientation) with children, and pregnant women.
• Employment coaching, housing assistance, and life skills classes.

10. Family Promise of Hendricks County Shelter

• 238 N Vine St Plainfield, IN | 317-296-3742
• Intake is Monday through Saturday 8 am to 4 pm, must call during these hours.
• Homeless person with child(ren), pregnant women
• Drug and alcohol screening is mandatory for entry, must be sober.
• Must agree to a background check
• Children must be under 18 or in high school.

11. Christian Love Help Center Homeless Shelter

• 418 S 18th St. New Castle IN | 765-529-1709
• Intake: Must call Henry County Sheriff Dept for background check FIRST from Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm (765-521-7032).
• After the background check they can call the shelter daily 24/7 for availability.
• Stay is usually limited to 30 days.
• No sexual offense charges/violent felonies.
• For single women and married couples with or without children. Single men with children on a case by case basis.

12. Family Promise of Hamilton County Homeless Shelter

• 1051 N 10th St. Indianapolis, IN | 317-774-5196
• Intake is Monday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm - must call first to complete intake.
• Families with children under 18 years old.
• Must complete a background check and drug/alcohol screening.
• Not recently (within a year) been a victim of domestic violence.
• Local congregations provide overnight accommodations, transportation, meals, and case management services.

1. Township Trustees (see next page)
2. St. Vincent de Paul

1. 424 E Jackson St, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-395-7027
2. For rental/utility assistance, must contact the Township Trustee first.

3. Firefly Children and Family Alliance (if children under 18 in household)

1. 520 Tracy Road Suite 160 New Whiteland, IN 46184 l 317-535-3326
2. May take up to 3 weeks before initial contact is made.
3. They must start the program, set goals with the case manager, and begin meeting those goals first.

4. Salvation Army

1. 136 East Washington St, Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-398-7421
2. Normally can’t help but under special circumstances they have helped before.

5. Cancer Association (if person is a cancer patient)

1. 31 Public Square, Shelbyville, IN 46176  l 317-398-0100

6. Human Services:

1. 4355 E 600 N Columbus, IN l 812-372-8407
2. For utility assistance (electric) when they have funds. Must call and get an application. Can also help provide free AC to qualifying households.

7. Crossroads Community Church:

1. 475 Progress Parkway, Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-398-2575
2. Must go in-person and fill out an application for assistance.
3. Can only help with rent/utilities/hotel stays if they have the extra funds.

8. First Christian Church –

1. 118 W Washington St Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-398-4407
2.  may be able to assist with a night or two at Super 8 motel if they have the funds and have not used this resource within the last 6 months.
3. Contact Beth Crouch - beth@fccshelby.org 

9. Love INC

1. 463-777-5211

1. WorkOne

1. 2177 Intelliplex Drive Shelbyville, IN 46176  l 317-392-3251

2. Diverse Staffing

1. 158 E Broadway St Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-825-0999

3. Elwood Staffing

1. 1630 E St. Rd. 44 Shelbyville., IN 46176 l 317-392-8960

4. Staff Management/ SMX

1. 501 Northridge Dr. Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-314-9193

5. Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce

1. 157 W Broadway St Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-398-6647
2. shelbychamber.net→ job postings

6. Goodwill Industries

1. 1635 W Michigan St Indianapolis, IN 46222 l 317-524-4360

7. National Able Network

1. 3737 N Meridian St #404 Indianapolis, IN 46208 l 855-994-8300

8. Excel Center

1. 117 N Harrison St Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-524-4430

9. Blue River Adult Education

1. 807 St Joseph St Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-392-4191

10. Jobs for Life

1. 24 E Hendricks St Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-708-0188

Medical Transport

1. TransCare

1. Indianapolis location: 317-293-3006
2. Columbus location: 812-376-3600
3. Must make an appointment at least 48 hours before transportation is needed.
4. Goes through Medicare/Medicaid. If claim is denied you can call 812-462-2848 to schedule monthly payments.

2. SoutheasTrans —---> now called Verida

1. To schedule transportation: 1-855-325-7586 ext. 1

1. To schedule a ride, you must have your full name, address, birthdate, phone number, and county of residence.
2. Must have your Medicaid number.
3. Specify any special needs (oxygen, wheelchair, ect.)
4. Emergency contact’s name and phone number.
5. Destination information - Address, phone number, doctor’s name, type of appointment, name of medical facility.

2. To inquire about where your ride is: 855-325-7586 ext. 2

1. Call if your ride is more than 15 minutes late to your scheduled pick-up time.

3. For Spanish: 855-325-7586 ext. 9
4. Must schedule a ride 72 hours (3 days)  before your appointment. You can schedule a ride up to 30 days in advance.
5. For Medicaid members who require transportation to medical appointments and have no other means of transportation.

3. Heartland Ambulance- 888-925-7257

1. Dispatches out of Texas, but services IN.
2. Needs advanced notice.
3. Stretcher transport and wheelchair vans available.
4. Bariatric transportation available.

4. Letts Community Volunteer Fire/EMS- 812-591-0188

1. Insurance will be billed. Not a free service.
2. Call in advance.
3. Make sure they are aware it is out of county.

5. LCP Transportation Services- 800-508-7230

1. Insurance will be billed
2. MHS, Caresource, United Healthcare, and Humana

6. MDWise Transportation Services- 800-356-1204
7. Anthem Transportation- 844-772-6632

Non-Medical Transport

1. ShelbyGo: 317-398-7614

1. Often they are very booked-up. Call as early as possible. They recommend at least a week in advance.
2. Does not make appointments to pick-up after 3 pm.
3. Can call to schedule a ride between 8 am to 4:30 pm.
4. ShelbyGo will arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled ride to pick you up.

1. Make sure snow/ice is removed from porches, driveways, and walkways or they cannot pick you up.

5. Cost: 60 & up, the ride is free. Within city limits and under 60 years old, it is $4. If more than 4 miles out from downtown, the ride is $7.Does not leave Shelby County. Needs exact change. Drivers cannot make change.

1. All rides to the casino regardless of age will be $7 both ways.

6. Inform the scheduler if you have a wheelchair, walker, portable oxygen, service animal, or vision/hearing difficulties.

2. ZTrip - Previously Yellow Cab of Indianapolis

1. 317-487-7777 or you can download the app.
2. Can go through Medicaid/Medicare insurance.
3. May take a few hours before they can get to you.
4. Make sure to stay in the exact spot you tell them you will be at. If they don’t see you, they will leave.

1. Jane Pauley Community Health Center

1. 1818 IN-44 Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 463-232-3088
2. Good option for low-income families - sliding fee scale utilized, just bring 2 most recent pay stubs with you.

1. Takes Medicare, Medicaid, almost all other insurances, and those without insurance
2. Has a Health and Outreach Advocate on site to help you sign up for insurance if needed.

2. MHP Behavioral Health

1. 30 W Rampart St Suite 160, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-392-2971
2. Must have a primary care physician in Shelbyville either through MHP or Jane Pauley
3. Daily Crisis Hours

3. ER Counseling- Vicki Harris

1. 54 W Broadway St. Room 6, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-680-0500.
2. Accepts most insurance plans and Medicare.
3. Can use the sliding scale fee if the client is eligible.

4. 988/Choices Emergency Response Team: 463-252-3765

1. If you dial 988 you will be connected to the Suicide Prevention hotline with no in-person team responding.
2. CERT is a team that will respond to someone experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

1. Made up of peer support specialists and master’s level clinicians.
2. Can be at the person’s home within 2 hours of the call.
3. The team will follow-up within 24 hours after initial contact and twice a week following the initial intervention. Will receive up to 90 days of care coordination services.
4. Pilot program only for Shelby, Johnson, and Morgan counties in Indiana.

5. Valle Vista

1. 898 E Main St. Greenwood, IN 46143 | 317-932-9348
2. Adult intensive outpatient

1. Meetings 3 days/week
2. Group therapy and family therapy options

3. Acute Adult Inpatient

1. Can call 833-373-1348 for a free confidential assessment

4. Adult Partial Hospitalization Program

1. A “step-down” from an inpatient hospital setting
2. Enrollment is usually for 2 weeks but can vary
3. Meetings Monday-Friday from 9 am to 3 pm
4. Is for patients who need an intensive daytime program but can return home at night.

6. Community Hospital North

1. 7165 Clearvista Way Indianapolis, IN 46256 | 317-621-5100
2. Crisis department
3. Adult & youth inpatient

7. Adult and Child Behavioral Health

1. 1860 Northwood Plaza Franklin, IN 46131 | 1-877-882-5122

1. Need to have your ID, proof of insurance, and proof of income.
2. Accepts Medicaid and most major commercial insurance. Also has sliding fee scale based on income for those who don’t have insurance.

8. Renovate Counseling Service

1. 37 E Washington St Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-364-4050
2. Does bill insurance including Medicare and Medicaid.
3. Sliding fee scale

9. Bespoke Counseling Services- Melissa Plunkett

1. 54 W Broadway St Suite 3 l 317-743-2387
2. In person and online

10. Blue River Counseling and Wellness

1. 2177 Intelliplex Dr Suite 221 Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-647-4238
2. In person and online

11. Community Outreach Network

1. 1 Howard St Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-398-6605
2. Outpatient mental health and substance use counseling
3. Peer recovery coaches

12. Positive Focus Mental Health Services- Ron Beebe

1. 54 W Broadway St Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-542-2586
2. In person and online
3. Accepts insurance

13. The Bridge

1. 1504 S Harrison St Shelbyville, IN l 317-699-6571
2. Recovery programs, Divorce care groups, Jail recovery programs, Grief support groups

14. Stride Resource Center

1. 312 North Morton St Bloomington, IN 47404 l 877-463-6512
2. 1075 2nd St Suite C Columbus, IN 47201 l 877-463-6512
3. Crisis Intervention
4. Alternative to Emergency Room and Jail

1. Groups Recover Together

1. 124 W Franklin St. Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 800-683-8313 or 812-214-7399
2. For opioid use specifically
3. Weekly group therapy (small groups of 10-15 people) and Suboxone
4. Insurance and Medicaid accepted, and a discounted self-pay rate.

2. Valle Vista

1. 898 E Main St. Greenwood, IN 46143 | 317-932-9348
2. Detox center for drugs and alcohol
3. Acute inpatient stay

3. New Vista Outpatient Recovery Center

1. 65 Airport Parkway Suite 104 Greenwood 46143 | 317-883-5330
2. Specifically for opioid addiction
3. Medication Assisted Treatment
4. Group & individual therapy during daytime hours

4. Jane Pauley

1. 1818 E State Rd 44 Suite B Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 463-232-3088  
2. Behavioral Health and counseling services
3. Medication Assisted Treatment

5. MHP Behavioral Health

1. 30 W Rampart St Suite 160 Shelbyville, IN 46176 |  317-392-2971  
2. Behavioral Health and counseling services
3. Medication Assisted Treatment

6. Indiana Center for Recovery Alcohol and Drug Rehab

1. 5510 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237 l 317-659-6302
2. 1004 W 1st St, Bloomington, IN 47403 l 812-362-5149
3. Accepts Aetna, Multiplan, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Beacon, and Tricare Insurance. *Can verify insurance on their website
4. Detox, Inpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs, Outpatient programs
5. Will provide transportation

7. Grace House Ministries

1. 703 S Harrison St. Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-364-2386
2. One location is at 717 S. Harrison St.

1. Can hold 9 men at one time.
2. Weekly meetings at the home

3. The other location is 17 W Locust St.

1. Can hold up to 4 men at one time.
2. This house is for men who have shown improvements at Grace House for an extended period of time.

4. Application can be found at www.gracehouseministries.org/application 

8. Recovery Works

1. Multiple locations in Martinsville (765-516-6275), Cambridge City (765-478-5395), Merrillville (219-472-0066), and more.
2. Will provide transportation
3. Takes almost all insurance including HIPP, Medicaid, and Medicare.
4. Open 24 hours for phone intake
5. Detox, short-term or long-term inpatient treatment, co-occurring mental health treatment.
6. Medication Assisted Treatment (suboxone and vivitrol)

9. Hickory House Recovery Center

1. 5486 W US Hwy 40 Greenfield, 46140 | 317-434-5375
2. Detox, Residential Treatment, Outpatient Treatment
3. Will provide transportation
4. Can only serve 30 clients at a time, may be a waiting list.
5. Group and individual therapy, couples and family therapy, relapse prevention, yoga, art, and music therapy.
6. Does not take HIPP, Medicaid or Medicare.

10. Hickory Treatment Center: 1-800-604-2117

1. Locations in Indianapolis, Linton, Terre Haute, Corydon, Rockville, and Albion.
2. Will provide transportation!
3. Accept HIPP, Medicaid, and Medicare
4. For alcohol and drug detox, residential treatments, and dual diagnosis

11. Community Fairbanks Recovery Center

1. 8102 Clearvista Parkway Indianapolis, IN 46256 | 800-225-4673
2. Admission Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-9pm, Saturday/Sunday 8am-5pm
3. Services:

1. Detox
2. Adult inpatient & outpatient
3. Recovery housing
4. Long-term residential
5. Adolescent programs

4. Offers payment plans and accepts most major insurance

12. The Bridge Ministries

1. 1504 S Harrison St Shelbyville, IN | 317-699-6571
2. Recovery services
3. Faith based
4. Teens groups also

13. Evolve Indy

1. 8770 Guion Rd Suite B Indianapolis, IN | 317-648-2887
2. Jamie Query Community- Outreach Representative - 812-582-8345
3. Accepts most major insurance
4. Partial Hospitalization program

1. 6 days/week with community activities on Sundays

5. Intensive Outpatient
6. Regular Outpatient.

1. 1-3 group sessions/week
2. Individual session 1/week

7. Has sessions for family members of addicts via telephone or in-person.
8. Has men’s and women’s residence apartments
9. AFTER detox is completed.

14. Landmark Recovery

1. 5 Indiana locations, closest being Indianapolis & Carmel | 317-751-1148
2. Clinical Account Liaison at 463-201-6522.
3. Services:

1. Medical detox
2. Residential Treatment
3. Medication Assisted Treatment (suboxone)
4. Outpatient Services

4. Treats substances of alcohol, cocaine, heroin, opioids, meth, and marijuana
5. Accepts commercial insurance and Medicaid.

15. A Better Life Brianna’s Hope

1. 615 N Main st Rushville, IN 46173 |  Jenny Engle- 317-205-4433
2. Wednesday nights
3. Faith-based support group for Recovery

16. Rupert’s  WhereHouse

1.  24 W Broadway St Shelbyville, IN 46176  |  317-251-4732
2. Recovery home for males

17. Shelby County Drug Free Coalition

1. 157 W Washington St Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-3135
2. Addiction resources
3. Prevention and education

18. Tara Treatment Center

1. 6231 US 31 S Franklin IN 46131 | 800-397-9978
2. Detox
3. Residential treatment - separate housing for men and women
4. Outpatient programs: Meetings on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:30-8:30 pm for 9 weeks.

19. Community Outreach Network Services- 317-398-6605

1. Peer recovery coaches

20. Anabranch Recovery Center

1. 1400 East Crossing Blvd Terre Haute, IN 47802 l 888-821-0540
2. Detox and Residential
3. Transportation can be provided
4. Special program for military
5. Special program for pregnant women
6. Virtual IOP option

21. Fresh Start Recovery through Volunteers of America

1. Locations in Columbus, Evansville, Indianapolis, and Winchester
2. 833-659-4357
3. Program for pregnant women and mothers- staying united during treatment
4. Men’s recovery programs
5. Residential and IOP

22. Addiction Resource Centers

1. Indianapolis and Mooresville l 866-914-2193
2. Detox, Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization, IOP

23. Centerstone

1. Several Indiana Locations l 1-877-HOPE123
2. Inpatient, Detox, Residential, Groups, Medication Assisted Treatment, IOP

24. The Recovery Village of Indianapolis

1. 8150 Brookville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46239 l 317-754-7784
2. Detox, Inpatient, Medication Assisted Treatment

25. Wooden Glen Recovery Center

1. 2602 Hebron Church Rd, Henryville, IN 47126 l 888-296-5455
2. Veteran Programs
3. Family Programs
4. Detox, IOP, Residential Treatment
5. Transportation available

26. Mockingbird Hill Recovery Center

1. 4038 Ridgeview Drive, Anderson, IN 46103 l 765-641-8231
2. Inpatient, IOP, Residential
3. Transportation available
4. Alcohol and benzo detox not available

1. Firefly Children and Family Alliance

1. 520 Tracy Rd # 160, Whiteland, IN 46184 | 317-535-3326
2. Shelbyville is Region 14
3. Kim Russell- Shelbyville Liaison - main contact
4. Can assist with family planning, pregnancy/birth, newborn, child care, after-school activities, social/recreational supports, food, clothes, housing, furniture/appliances, utilities, transportation, employment, money management, parenting info, substance abuse info, mental health info, medical/dental info, legal info, spiritual info, health/hygiene info.
5. Can not work with the family if there is an active DCS case, if the children are involved in juvenile probation, or if Healthy Families is already involved.

2. Youth Assistance Program

1. 10 W Polk St, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-421-8141
2. Serves youth ages 3-17 years old.
3. Is a free and voluntary program.
4. Can assist children and families with counseling, parenting resources, mentoring programs, money management/budgeting, food & clothes, tutoring assistance, attendance & truancy support, and camp/recreational opportunities.

3. Healthy Families - Family Services & Prevention Programs

1. 317-601-8015
2. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
3. Education & resources for pregnant women/couples
4. Weekly voluntary visitations
5. Assistance with diapers, formula, clothes, etc. for the baby until the child is 2 years old.

4. Clarity Pregnancy Center

1. 2410 IN-44, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-4567
2. Free pregnancy tests and free limited ultrasound to confirm viability in uterus
3. STI testing
4. Educational classes on car seat safety, safe sleep practices, baby & Me Tobacco Free program
5. Provides diapers, clothes, formula, and other material assistance for clients who need help supporting their new family.

5. Human Services Head Start Program

1.  825 Elm St Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-3153
2. Early Head Start: For children from birth to 3 years old

1. FREE early childhood services including health, nutrition, social, daycare, and other services.
2. Eligibility: Pregnant women/families who have newborn to 3 year old and are below the poverty line, have children in foster care, families that receive TANF or SSI, or children with a documented learning disability.
3. Free preschool program. Can also assist with childcare, utilities, health insurance, medical/dental care, access to early intervention services, and more.

6. WIC Office

1. 2418 E St Rd IN-44, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-3002
2. Hours: Monday 9:30am-7pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm, Friday 8:30am-4pm
3. For families who meet the income guidelines, receive TANF, Medicaid, or Food Stamps.
4. Food stamps, counseling, and breastfeeding support.
5. You will need valid ID, proof of address, proof of income, birth confirmation/certificate of new birth, immunization records.

7. Shelby County Division of Family Resources

1. 2565 Parkway Dr Suite 2, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 800-403-0864
2. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am to 5:30 pm
3. Can apply for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or SNAP here.

1. Can also apply for SNAP food assistance at www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/snap-food-assistance/ 

8. Department of Child Services (DCS)

1. 2535 Parkway Dr Suite 1, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-392-5040
2. Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1-800-800-5556 - available 24/7

9. Covering Kids and Families Health Insurance Assistance: 1-888-975-4CKF

1. Assists families with applying for HIP.

10. Low Cost Internet Access for Students who qualify for the National School Lunch Program

1. Apply with Xfinity if:

1.  you qualify for programs like National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, and others.
2. You have NOT had Xfinity internet in the last 90 days.
3. Have no outstanding debt to Xfinity that is less than 1 year old

11. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)

1. 1110 Amos Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176 |  317-392-1212
2. Contact is Kelly - kelly.ccag.casa@gmail.com 
3. Helps with Christmas presents for families.

12. First Steps

1. 1531 13th St., Suite G900 Columbus, IN 47201  | 812-314-2982
2. Children ages 0-3 with developmental delays

13. Prosecutor’s Office- Child Support Division

1. 407 S Harrison St # 30, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-392-6442
2. Advice and support on obtaining child support

14. Shelbyville Fire Department

1. 40 W Broadway St Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-392-5119
2. Car seat inspection and Installation
3. Car seat distribution to those in need
4. Scheduled appointments only

1. Veteran Resource Officer of Shelby County

1. 25 W Polk St. Room 201, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-392-2140
2. Hours: Monday & Wednesday 7 am to 5 pm
3. Meetings are by appointment only, must call to schedule an appointment.

2. Shelbyville VA Clinic

1. 2158 Intelliplex Drive #200 Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-2812

3. Veterans of Foreign Wars

1. 1622 E St Rd IN-44 Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-0812
2. Hours: Monday-Saturday 2 pm - 8 pm
3. Assistance with emergency financial relief, scholarships for post-secondary education, mental health resources, and free, professional help filing a VA claim.

4. Veteran Readiness and Employment Office

1. 4555 Central Ave Columbus, IN 47203 | 800-827-1026
2. Hours: Wednesday & Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

5. Get Copies of Service Records: https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html

1. Will probably need their DD214 (discharge records)
2. Under “Which category best describes why you’re requesting the records?” click on Personal Military History.

6. American Legion post #70

1. 1125 Miller Ave Shelbyville, In 46176 | 317-392-3158

7. Helping Hands for Freedom

1.  326 E Coronado Rd #103, Phoenix, AZ 85004 | 602-845-1390 ext 100
2. Provides emergency financial assistance to Veteran, Military, or Gold Star families who have been honorably discharged and have at least one child under 18 in the household.
3. Can help with rent/mortgage, car payments, utilities, insurance, & other short-term life needs.

1. Does NOT help with vehicle repair, gas, groceries, or credit card bills.

4. To apply go to www.helpinghandsforfreedom.org/life-needsfinancial-assistance 

1. Must apply with your ID, DD214 and copy of disability compensation letter (if disabled), OR a copy of your current service record (if active duty), OR death certificate (if Gold Star family). Also needs a copy of the front page of the most recent federal tax return AND most recent bank statement AND copies of debts you want considered for payment.
2. All required documents must be submitted within 2 weeks of the original request.
3. Approval process by the committee can take up to 2 weeks. All decisions are final, there are no appeals.
4. Email all required documents (must be in PDF/JPG format, not in the body of the email) to esnelz@helpinghandsforfreedom.org 

1. Can also call 602-845-1390 ext 100 with any questions.

8. Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation

1. 964 N Pennsylvania St Indianapolis IN 46204  | 317-951-0688
2. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm
3. Assists with temporary housing, employment, and food pantries
4. Offers temporary housing for up to 120 veterans each night that includes intensive case management, therapy, employment, & legal services.
5. Offers rental/utility assistance for veterans and families who are currently homeless or facing eviction.

9. Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs

1. 575 N Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 | 844-480-0009

10. Operation: Job Ready Vets

1. 9130 Otis Ave Indianapolis IN 46216 | 317-466-2001 or 317-517-0385
2. 8604 Allisonville Rd Indianapolis, IN 46250| 317-466-2001 or 317-517-0385
3. www.ojrv.org

11. American Legion -Willard E. Hensley Post 102

1. 339 W Main St # 102 Morristown IN 46161 | 317-763-7175

12. Medical Appointment Transportation for Veterans

1.  317-988-2734
2. Monday-Friday 8am-4 pm
3. 72 hours notice needed- 7 days is preferred

13. Disabled American Veterans Department of Indiana

1. 170 Airport Parkway Suite A Greenwood, IN 46143 l
2. 317-632-9266
3. hq@davindiana.org

14. Veterans Crisis Line- 800-273-8255

1. Adult Protective Services

1. 407 S Harrison St Shelbyville IN 46176  | 317-392-6440
2. Contact is Mary Ann Turner
3. Important to note that Mary Ann can usually only interfere when the adult is deemed mentally incapacitated in some way.

2. Indiana Red Cross: For Shelby County

1.  317-684-1441
2. Help with disaster services - hotel rooms, food, clothes, etc.

3. Shelby County Animal Shelter

1. 705 Hale Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176  | 317-392-5127

4. Bureau of Motor Vehicles

1. 1826 E St Road 44, Shelbyville, IN 46176 | 317-398-6533
2. www.dmv.com/in/indiana/dmv-office/shelbyville

5. Social Security Administration Office

1. 2535 Arnold St Columbus, IN 47203 | 800-772-1213

6. Shelbyville, IN Police Department Non-Emergency Number |  317-392-2511

1. AWARE program- raises awareness to first responders of cognitive disabilities and some medial impairments when interacting with affected individuals.

1. Bekah Gardner- Shelbyville Fire Department l 317-401-1370  rgardner@cityofshelbyvillein.com 
2. Jeremy O’Connor- Shelbyville Police Department l 317-494-8258 joconnor@cityofshelbyvillein.com 

2. Crisis Intervention Team- specially trained officers who respond to mental health crises, aiming to de-escalate situations, provide immediate support, and connect individuals with appropriate mental health resources

1. Contact: Jeremy O’Connor l 317-494-8258 or joconnor@cityofshelbyvillein.com 

7. Shelby County, IN Sheriff's Department Non-Emergency Number | 317-398-6661

1. AWARE program- raises awareness to first responders of cognitive disabilities and some medial impairments when interacting with affected individuals.

1. Contact: Rod Mohr l 317-392-6408 or cit@co.shelby.in.us

2. Crisis Intervention Team- specially trained officers who respond to mental health crises, aiming to de-escalate situations, provide immediate support, and connect individuals with appropriate mental health resources

1. Contact: Rod Mohr l 317-392-6408 or cit@co.shelby.in.us

8. Shelby County Emergency Management

1. 1210 N Michigan Rd Shelbyville, IN 46176 l 317-392-6308
2. Text SHELBY to 67283 for local weather and emergency notifications
3. Project Lifesaver-  search and rescue program operated by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to wandering due to various cognitive conditions.