Central Indiana First Steps Program
First Steps is a family centered early intervention program for infants and toddlers from birth to age three who may not be doing what they should for their age or have a medical condition that would likely lead to developmental delays. To support families in their natural care giving roles, First Steps brings families together with health, education, and social service professionals to address the developmental needs of the children that are determined to be in need of therapy services. These voluntary services are typically offered in the family's home or other natural environment.
Care To Change Counseling
Address: 10080 E. Us. Hwy 36. Suite A. Avon, Indiana. 46123
Phone: 317-790-9396
Bilingual: No
Sliding Fee: Care to Change has partnerships with local churches, schools, and businesses to provide scholarships/subsidies. Call to learn more.
Insurance: Assists families in submitting claims for reimbursement. Accepts HSA cards.
Age Groups: All ages.
Program types: outpatient, workshops, groups, employee assistance programs
Counseling Services: individual, kids, adolescents, adults, group, family, marriage, pre-marriage, marriage intensives, parenting, trauma, attachment, anxiety, depression, pre/post adoption, abuse, pornography/addictions, grief and loss, ADHD, military/veterans, PTSD, stress management, conflict resolution, health/wellness, financial, leadership, mood and personality disorders, body image, eating disorders, TBRI, EMDR, brain spotting, Prepare Enrich, QPR training, trauma sensitive yoga, mobility training, mind body connection, compassion fatigue workshops, trauma informed care training. For a list of workshops available, visit www.caretochange.org.
Office Hours: By Appointment, Monday through Thursday, 9am - 8pm, Friday 9am - 4pm.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS- CHILDREN’S BUREAU INC.
1925 Crown Plaza Blvd., Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 745-6496
Community Partners provides in home assistance to families to help them discover and connect with available supports and services. A local community liaison is assigned to each family and works with them to develop and achieve their goals. Goals are decided by the family and can relate to any need including housing, employment, education, food, transportation, utilities, budgeting, parenting information, medical issues. All services are completely free and voluntary, no insurance or Medicaid is required and all families with children are eligible.
HEALTHY FAMILIES HENDRICKS COUNTY
355 South Washington Street, Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-9426
Healthy Families Offers comprehensive, home-based services to women and families who are expecting or who have newborns. This voluntary program focuses on strengthening at-risk families through parent education, support, and advocacy. Once in the program, families may receive services up to three years.
HENDRICKS COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
2471 East Main Street, Plainfield, IN 46168
(800) 403-0864
Provides Medicaid/Hoosier Healthwise/TANF/Child Welfare/Food Stamps. Income guidelines case by case basis.
HENDRICKS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
355 South Washington Street, #G30-40, Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-9222
Public Health Nurse provides prenatal home visits, immunizations, and community referrals.
HENDRICKS COUNTY WIC
247 South Wayne Street, Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2027
Provide supplemental high nutrient foods to pregnant or breast-feeding women and infants and children to age 5. Income guidelines and proof of guardianship apply.
Hendricks Regional Health Baby Talk Support Group
Designed for new mothers to share the joys and challenges of parenting in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Topics include: sleep, isolation, self-care, self-image, post-partum depression & anxiety, mom & baby wellness, balancing baby needs with family needs, and balancing work/home responsibilities. This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Hendricks County Senior Center from 2 to 3:30pm. Senior Center volunteers will be available to provide child care. Call (317) 718-4018 for more information.
Hendricks Regional Health Breastfeeding Friends
A fun group for breastfeeding moms and their babies. Focuses on topics such as breastfeeding while working and other concerns. This group meets on Mondays from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Hendricks Regional Health, 1000 East Main Street. Use West Entrance, turn left, take elevator A to third floor. Learn more here or call (317) 745-8448
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IU Health West Breastfeeding Support Group
Meets on Mondays from 10am-11:30am at 1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Women's Center - 2nd floor waiting area near labor and delivery
Avon, IN 46123. Guests will enjoy a wonderful opportunity to meet other breastfeeding mothers, share valuable information and form a community of support. If you have any questions, please call the IU Health West Lactation Department at 317.217.3639. Please note: If Avon schools are closed due to inclement weather, the group will not meet.
IU Health West Mother Connection Support Group
Meets at Wellbrooke of Avon, 10307 E. County Road 100 N, Avon, IN 46123 from 12:30pm-2pm every Monday.This unique opportunity is for postpartum mothers and their infants. Different topics are discussed at each meeting. There is no cost to participate and advance registration is not required. For more information, please call the the IU Health Childbirth Education office at 317.962.1478. Please note: If Avon schools are closed due to inclement weather, the group will not meet.
IU Health West Toddler Time Support Group
Meets at Wellbrooke of Avon, 10307 E. County Road 100 N, Avon, IN 46123 from 10am-11:30am every Monday. This unique opportunity is for mothers and toddlers ages one to three. Different topics are discussed at each meeting. There is no cost to participate and advance registration is not required. For more information, please call the the IU Health Childbirth Education office at 317.962.1478. Please note: If Avon schools are closed due to inclement weather, the group will not meet.
MOMS Helpline
1-844-624-6667
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Division is excited to announce the official launch of the MCH MOMS Helpline! The MOMS Helpline is committed to improving pregnant women’s access to early and regular prenatal care and connecting them with a network of prenatal and child health care services within their local communities, state agencies and other organizations around Indiana. The MOMS Helpline goal is to help reduce Indiana’s infant mortality rate; and our dedicated specialists are here to provide valuable information and referrals, educate and advocate on behalf of moms and pregnant women. The MOMS Helpline is an important resource for ensuring that every Indiana mom and baby is healthy and happy. If you have any questions or need information about a particular resource that is not listed on our website, please feel free to call 1-844-MCH-MOMS (1-844-624-6667) or email MCHMOMSHelpline@isdh.in.gov.
Nurse-Family Partnership
317-524-3999
Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership® pairs mothers pregnant with their first child with a registered nurse for ongoing home visits aimed at supporting mothers and families in providing the very best start for their children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years. NFP is an international, community health program, widely researched and recognized for increasing health care access and improving health outcomes.
Safe Families for Children - Greater Indianapolis
Safe Families for Children of Central Indiana is one of the largest Safe Families chapters. We are committed to serving families in crisis by partnering with the local church, where host families open their homes and hearts to vulnerable children.
Strides to Success
1350 Terry Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168
317-838-7002
info@stridestosuccess.org
Age groups served: adults, families and children 5 and over
Program types: Equine Assisted therapy and learning
Strides specializes in equine assisted learning and therapy. Clients that are not comfortable with traditional talk therapy might find that the welcoming environment of the farm and the addition of specially trained horses provide a more productive and calming atmosphere to uncover answers. We believe that everyone has their own solutions within. The horses and the highly trained professionals serve as guides to help you find new patterns of behaviors and help clients to find their own personal strengths and gifts. Strides also offers traditional talk therapy through a collaboration with four therapist that specialize in pre and post adoption, TBRI, trauma, abuse, grief and loss depression, ADHD, anxiety, military/veterans. Strides specializes in equine assisted care.
Do you have an update, suggested edit, suggested deletion, or suggested addition for the resource guide? Email hendrickshealthpartnership@gmail.com OR call 317-745-9618.
First Steps is a family centered early intervention program for infants and toddlers from birth to age three who may not be doing what they should for their age or have a medical condition that would likely lead to developmental delays. To support families in their natural care giving roles, First Steps brings families together with health, education, and social service professionals to address the developmental needs of the children that are determined to be in need of therapy services. These voluntary services are typically offered in the family's home or other natural environment.
Care To Change Counseling
Address: 10080 E. Us. Hwy 36. Suite A. Avon, Indiana. 46123
Phone: 317-790-9396
Bilingual: No
Sliding Fee: Care to Change has partnerships with local churches, schools, and businesses to provide scholarships/subsidies. Call to learn more.
Insurance: Assists families in submitting claims for reimbursement. Accepts HSA cards.
Age Groups: All ages.
Program types: outpatient, workshops, groups, employee assistance programs
Counseling Services: individual, kids, adolescents, adults, group, family, marriage, pre-marriage, marriage intensives, parenting, trauma, attachment, anxiety, depression, pre/post adoption, abuse, pornography/addictions, grief and loss, ADHD, military/veterans, PTSD, stress management, conflict resolution, health/wellness, financial, leadership, mood and personality disorders, body image, eating disorders, TBRI, EMDR, brain spotting, Prepare Enrich, QPR training, trauma sensitive yoga, mobility training, mind body connection, compassion fatigue workshops, trauma informed care training. For a list of workshops available, visit www.caretochange.org.
Office Hours: By Appointment, Monday through Thursday, 9am - 8pm, Friday 9am - 4pm.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS- CHILDREN’S BUREAU INC.
1925 Crown Plaza Blvd., Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 745-6496
Community Partners provides in home assistance to families to help them discover and connect with available supports and services. A local community liaison is assigned to each family and works with them to develop and achieve their goals. Goals are decided by the family and can relate to any need including housing, employment, education, food, transportation, utilities, budgeting, parenting information, medical issues. All services are completely free and voluntary, no insurance or Medicaid is required and all families with children are eligible.
HEALTHY FAMILIES HENDRICKS COUNTY
355 South Washington Street, Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-9426
Healthy Families Offers comprehensive, home-based services to women and families who are expecting or who have newborns. This voluntary program focuses on strengthening at-risk families through parent education, support, and advocacy. Once in the program, families may receive services up to three years.
HENDRICKS COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
2471 East Main Street, Plainfield, IN 46168
(800) 403-0864
Provides Medicaid/Hoosier Healthwise/TANF/Child Welfare/Food Stamps. Income guidelines case by case basis.
HENDRICKS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
355 South Washington Street, #G30-40, Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-9222
Public Health Nurse provides prenatal home visits, immunizations, and community referrals.
HENDRICKS COUNTY WIC
247 South Wayne Street, Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2027
Provide supplemental high nutrient foods to pregnant or breast-feeding women and infants and children to age 5. Income guidelines and proof of guardianship apply.
Hendricks Regional Health Baby Talk Support Group
Designed for new mothers to share the joys and challenges of parenting in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Topics include: sleep, isolation, self-care, self-image, post-partum depression & anxiety, mom & baby wellness, balancing baby needs with family needs, and balancing work/home responsibilities. This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Hendricks County Senior Center from 2 to 3:30pm. Senior Center volunteers will be available to provide child care. Call (317) 718-4018 for more information.
Hendricks Regional Health Breastfeeding Friends
A fun group for breastfeeding moms and their babies. Focuses on topics such as breastfeeding while working and other concerns. This group meets on Mondays from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Hendricks Regional Health, 1000 East Main Street. Use West Entrance, turn left, take elevator A to third floor. Learn more here or call (317) 745-8448
INConnect Provider Search Tool - Powered by FSSA
Interactive, location-based map tool built to make searching for FSSA services and Medicaid providers in Indiana to be easy and accessible. Simply choose a category, set your filters, and view the mapped list of providers in your area.
IU Health West Breastfeeding Support Group
Meets on Mondays from 10am-11:30am at 1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Women's Center - 2nd floor waiting area near labor and delivery
Avon, IN 46123. Guests will enjoy a wonderful opportunity to meet other breastfeeding mothers, share valuable information and form a community of support. If you have any questions, please call the IU Health West Lactation Department at 317.217.3639. Please note: If Avon schools are closed due to inclement weather, the group will not meet.
IU Health West Mother Connection Support Group
Meets at Wellbrooke of Avon, 10307 E. County Road 100 N, Avon, IN 46123 from 12:30pm-2pm every Monday.This unique opportunity is for postpartum mothers and their infants. Different topics are discussed at each meeting. There is no cost to participate and advance registration is not required. For more information, please call the the IU Health Childbirth Education office at 317.962.1478. Please note: If Avon schools are closed due to inclement weather, the group will not meet.
IU Health West Toddler Time Support Group
Meets at Wellbrooke of Avon, 10307 E. County Road 100 N, Avon, IN 46123 from 10am-11:30am every Monday. This unique opportunity is for mothers and toddlers ages one to three. Different topics are discussed at each meeting. There is no cost to participate and advance registration is not required. For more information, please call the the IU Health Childbirth Education office at 317.962.1478. Please note: If Avon schools are closed due to inclement weather, the group will not meet.
MOMS Helpline
1-844-624-6667
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Division is excited to announce the official launch of the MCH MOMS Helpline! The MOMS Helpline is committed to improving pregnant women’s access to early and regular prenatal care and connecting them with a network of prenatal and child health care services within their local communities, state agencies and other organizations around Indiana. The MOMS Helpline goal is to help reduce Indiana’s infant mortality rate; and our dedicated specialists are here to provide valuable information and referrals, educate and advocate on behalf of moms and pregnant women. The MOMS Helpline is an important resource for ensuring that every Indiana mom and baby is healthy and happy. If you have any questions or need information about a particular resource that is not listed on our website, please feel free to call 1-844-MCH-MOMS (1-844-624-6667) or email MCHMOMSHelpline@isdh.in.gov.
Nurse-Family Partnership
317-524-3999
Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership® pairs mothers pregnant with their first child with a registered nurse for ongoing home visits aimed at supporting mothers and families in providing the very best start for their children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years. NFP is an international, community health program, widely researched and recognized for increasing health care access and improving health outcomes.
Safe Families for Children - Greater Indianapolis
Safe Families for Children of Central Indiana is one of the largest Safe Families chapters. We are committed to serving families in crisis by partnering with the local church, where host families open their homes and hearts to vulnerable children.
Strides to Success
1350 Terry Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168
317-838-7002
info@stridestosuccess.org
Age groups served: adults, families and children 5 and over
Program types: Equine Assisted therapy and learning
Strides specializes in equine assisted learning and therapy. Clients that are not comfortable with traditional talk therapy might find that the welcoming environment of the farm and the addition of specially trained horses provide a more productive and calming atmosphere to uncover answers. We believe that everyone has their own solutions within. The horses and the highly trained professionals serve as guides to help you find new patterns of behaviors and help clients to find their own personal strengths and gifts. Strides also offers traditional talk therapy through a collaboration with four therapist that specialize in pre and post adoption, TBRI, trauma, abuse, grief and loss depression, ADHD, anxiety, military/veterans. Strides specializes in equine assisted care.
Do you have an update, suggested edit, suggested deletion, or suggested addition for the resource guide? Email hendrickshealthpartnership@gmail.com OR call 317-745-9618.
