2010 AdamsCounty Resources
AdamsCounty Prosecutor
(*4-D) Adams County Prosecutor’s OfcTuesday-Thursday 12:30PM-4:30PM
1st Floor Courthouse
112 S 2nd St / PO Box 788
Decatur, IN46733
DescriptionOf Services:Assists either parent in: establishing paternity & support, enforcing
an existing child support order, modification of existing order.
Adams County Home Health Care
168 N. 2nd StMonday-Friday 7:50AM-4:20PM
Decatur, IN46733
Phone 260-724-2145 Ext.4347Fax 260-724-3182
DescriptionOf Services:Locally owned and operated since 1978, a division of AdamsCountyMemorialHospital, we are a not-for-profit organization. Indiana Licensed, Medicare and Medicaid certified JCAHO accredited. Physician ordered services according to patient’s needs. Skilled Nursing, Medial Social Services, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Home Health Aide, and Homemaker Services, Attendant Care, Respite Care, Psychiatric Nursing Services, IV Infusion Therapy, Care Coordination-Moms & Babies, Pre/Post Natal Care, Wallaby Photo Therapy for Newborns, Private Pay Services available, On-Call Nurse available 24 hours/day, and also Program Speaking is available.
North AdamsAdult Education
BellmontHigh SchoolClasses offered throughout the day.
1000 North Adams Drive / Decatur, IN46733
Phone #(260) 724-7121 Fax (260) 724-7826
DescriptionOf services: adult basic education classes, GED preparation classes, and GED testing, continuing education classes. One-to-one adult tutoring through cooperation with the Adams County Literacy Council.
Alzheimer’s Resource & Referral
1300 Mercer Ave. Woodcrest of Decatur / Decatur, IN 46733
Phone # 260-724-3311 x 246/Fax 260-724 2849
Description Of Services:Public education concerning Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Information and encouragement are available for family and friends, caregivers of Alzheimer’s or related disorders patients. Out-reach involved with patient.
Agape Respite Care, Inc.
298 Emmental Drive / P.O. Box 8424 hours a day except major holidays;
Berne, IN 46711
Phone # 260-589-3351 Fax 260-589-3351
Description Of Services:Apage Respite Care, Inc. is a Christian services committed to assisting families with their care-giving needs. Activities are planned to meet the needs and interests of each individual. Trained paraprofessionals and Certified Nursing Aids provide care to meet specialized needs while the primary care-givers have a break. Care may be given in the individual’s own home or at the Agape House in Berne.
Eligibility/
AdamsCounty Amateur Radio Club
1234 Madison Street / Decatur, IN46733-1523 Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m
Phone # 260 728-9882 / 724 –8881
Email:
Description Of Services:To provide emergency assistance to the county by serving as escorts for fund raising events, and serving as weather spotters for Adams County Emergency Management and the radio station.
Adams CountyChapter American Cancer Society
104 S. Third Street / Decatur, IN46733Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Phone # 260-724-3438
Description Of Services:Education in community, Wigs for cancer patients, Road to Recovery and
Reach to Recovery, Home health equipment, Self-exam testing.
(AdamsCounty) ChapterAmerican Diabetes Association
805 High Street / Decatur, IN 46733 Please call for meeting dates and times
Phone # 260-724-2145
Description Of Services:To further educate and support the Diabetes patient regarding his or
her disease and to enable them to have a better life.
(Berne) American Legion
Post - # 468 / P.O. Box 312 /Berne, IN 467118:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ph# 260-589-2798
Description Of Services:American Legion Post #468 has hospital beds, wheel chairs, canes, or
crutches available at no charge. Organization also provides color guard
at military funerals at no charge to families.
(Decatur) American Legion
Post - #43 / 101 Madison St. / Decatur, IN 46733 Monday – Thursday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ph# 260-724-3705 Friday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Description Of Services:This organization sends one girl from Bellmont or Adams Central to
Girls’ State each year. Distributes poppies to aid veterans. Wraps boxes
for veterans’ hospital “gift shop day.” Provides other services to aid
veterans and their families.
American Legion Auxiliary
Unit #43 /101 MadisonSt./ Decatur, IN 46733Meets monthly, first Monday, 7:30 pm at Legion
Ph# 260-547-4460
Description of Services:This organization sends one girl from Bellmont or Adams Central to
Girls’ State each year. Distributes poppies to aid veterans. Provides
other services to aid veterans and their families.
(Adams/Allen Chapter)American Lung Association of Indiana
Ft. Wayne, IN 46802Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30 pm
Ph# 1-800-LUNG-USA / (Ph# 1-800-586-4872)
Description of Services:Resource for education and information on lung diseases, especially
asthma and COPD, tobacco, and air quality. Provides smoking cessation
and asthma education classes, speakers for meetings, and written
information. Videotape lending library also available.
American Red Cross, AdamsCounty Chapter
172 North Second Street / P.O. Box 295 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-9106 / Fax# 260-724-9496 Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Email:
DescriptionOf Services:Aid for disaster victims; emergency contact with military members;
community & workplace CPR/ First aid courses; Healthy Pregnancy/
healthy Baby course; Babysitting clinic; Buckle-up Baby car seat
rental program; bloodmobiles.
Arthritis Foundation (Indiana Chapter)
8660 Guion Road / Indianapolis, IN 46268 Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Ph# 1-800-783-2342
Email: /
Description Of Services:The Arthritis Foundation services include information and referral services, exercise programs for people with arthritis, self-help course, support groups, public forums and speakers bureau. Also providesprofessional education.
(North Adams) Arts Council
P.O. Box 132/ Monroe Street / Decatur, IN 46733Monthly, third Thursday, 7:00 pm
Ph# 260-724-9830
DescriptionOf Services:To perpetuate an understanding and appreciation of the arts. Promotions
of arts within the community, public awareness activities, showcasingyoung artists and adult entertainers, creating audiences for art events, andhelping other groups who are interested in the arts. One scholarship is
available each year: the Reid Erekson grant for working within the arts.
(South Adams) Arts Council
P.O. Box 204 / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-8310 / fax# 260-589-8307 / Email:
DescriptionOf Services:The purpose is to further the arts. A series of programs during the schoolyear are presented to the community. Also, council sponsors workshopsin the schools and has guest artists conduct master classes for students.
(Geneva) Ballpark Association
P.O. Box 282 / Geneva, IN 46740After 4:00 pm
Ph# 260-368-7303, or 260-368-9162
DescriptionOf Services:Upkeep of the parks and addition of new equipment
(Berne) Youth Baseball
1218 W. Clark Street / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-2009
Descriptionof Services:Provides youth baseball programs: T-Ball, Little, Minor, & Youth Leagues
(Decatur) Baseball Little, Minor, T-Ball, andYouth Leagues
1404 High Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-2447
Descriptionof Services:The objective is to provide a healthy, competitive environment where youngpeople learn the concepts of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courageand respect for authority.
(Geneva) Baseball
320 S. Main Street / Geneva, IN 46740
Ph# 260-368-7144
DescriptionOf Services:Spring/ Summer baseball
(Monmouth) Baseball
9757 N 500 E / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-4986
Descriptionof Services:Organized baseball leagues – Minor, Little, and Youth Leagues.
(Monroe) Baseball/Softball Youth League
2440 W 100 N / Monroe, IN 46772
Ph# 260-692-6168
Descriptionof Services:Summer ball leagues for boys & girls ages seven to 16.
(Adams/Wells) Bi-County Services
425 E. Harrison Rd. / Bluffton, IN 467148:00 am – 4:30 pm
Ph# 260-824-1253
Description f Services:Evaluation and assessment of child’s development. Provides service
coordination, infant instruction, speech therapy, physical, and occupational
therapy.
(Adams/Allen) Big Brothers / Big Sisters of NE Indiana, Inc.
2439 Fairfield Ave. / Ft. Wayne, IN46807Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Ph# 260-456-1600 / 1-888-456-1600 / fax# 260-456-2009
Descriptionof Services:Youth matched with an adult volunteer who provides friendship, guidance, andacts as a mentor. Monthly activities are provided for volunteers and youth toattend together. Big Brothers/ Big Sisters serves Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Noble, Kosciosko, Whitley, Huntington, and WellsCounties.
(AdamsCounty) Boxing Club
812 Elm Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-728-9233
Descriptionof Services:The main objective: to provide a sport for young people and adults, too educate on the importance of nutrition, good health, and good sportsmanship. Moral and Spiritual support are provided. Goals are to keep fighting off thestreets and understand the moves learned in the Boxing Club are to be used onlyin the boxing ring.
Boys and Girls’ Club of Decatur
410 Winchester Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-9128 / fax# 260-724-6030
Description of Services:The club offers programs in character & leadership development, education,
& career development, health & life skills, the arts, and sport, fitness &recreation. Also, teen mentoring, community service projects, tutoring, family support programs, and parenting classes.
(Berne) Boy Scouts
1176 Mill Pond Rd. / Berne, IN46711
Ph# 260-589-3091
Descriptionof Services:Youth development programs for boys emphasizing character building,
Citizenship training, and physical and mental fitness.
(Decatur) Boy Scouts Troop #70
First United MethodistChurch / 502 W. Monroe Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-3158
DescriptionOf Services:Youth development programs for boys emphasizing character building,citizenship training, and physical and mental fitness. Also, any communityservice the boys can support.
(Adams/Allen) Boy Scouts of America
(Anthony Wayne Area Council)8315 W. Jefferson Blvd. / Ft. Wayne, IN 46804
Ph# 260-432-9593 / 1-800-272-2922 / Fax# 260-436-1824Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
DescriptionOf Services:Tiger Cubs (boys, grade 1); Cub Scouts (boys, grades 2-5); Boy Scouts
(boys, grades 6-12); Explorers (goys & girls, grades 9-12). Call for location of local meetings.
Boy Scouts Cabin
P.O. Box 299 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-2050, or 724-3538 / Email:
DescriptionOf Services:Meeting place for scouts to camp
Bundles for Babies
AdamsCounty Service ComplexMonday – Friday, 8:00 – 11:30 am, 12:30 – 4:00 pm
313 W. Jefferson, Room 142 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-3574
Descriptionof Services:Gently used clothing for AdamsCounty residents. “Bundles for Babes” has
a selection of clothing sizes newborn to 12. All proceeds from sales go tohelp the needy in AdamsCounty.
(Adams/Allen) Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Field Office
219 W. Wayne St. / Ft. Wayne, IN 46802 Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Ph# 260-423-2571
Descriptionof Services:Intake, referral, evaluation, service coordination, and follow-up to persons
who are mentally retarded/ developmentally disabled. Serve nine counties innortheast Indiana. Primary duties: to assess and refer for appropriate residentialservices.
Business and Professional Women’s Club
1107 Adams Street / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-728-2186
Descriptionof Services:Promotes full participation, equity and economic self-sufficiency for working
women. Projects include the Reality Store at BellmontMiddle School and the Celebration of Working Women (third week of Nov.).
(AdamsCounty) Calliopers
3140 N US33 / Decatur, IN 46733 / Email:
Descriptionof Services:Sponsor children going to the Shrine Hospitals at no cost. Provide ticketsand sack lunches to all 3rd grade children going to the Shrine Circus. ProvideChristmas treats for all children in AdamsCounty going to Shrine Hospitals.Participates in local parades. Subcommittee of the Masonic Lodge.
Care and Share
456 E. Line St. / Geneva, IN 46740Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ph# 260-589-3795Tuesday & Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Closed Thursday
DescriptionOf Services:Store in Geneva run by volunteers. Donations of household & clothing itemsgladly accepted. Distribution is to the needy. Monetary donations are accepted for items purchased, but not required. Food items are also available for persons in need. Located in Geneva, but the contact person is in Berne.
(AdamsCounty) CASA* Program
Court Appointed Special Advocate
P.O. Box 164 / 112 S. Second St. (Court House) / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-5300 / Fax# 260-724-5308
DescriptionOf Services:CASA is a Court-Appointed Special Advocate who is a trained communityvolunteer appointed by a judge to advocate the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. CASA conducts an independent investigation of a case of abuse and neglect, evaluates what is best for the child, attends courts hearings, and makes a written report to the court.
(AdamsCounty) Center for Educational Success(ACCES)
829 E. Monroe / Decatur, IN46733School year, Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 3:15 pm
Ph# 260-724-7121
DescriptionOf Services:Alternative high school for students who cannot function in regular schooldue to problems that have generated at school and/ or in the students’ lives. This program is available to Adams Central, Bellmont, and South Adams studentswho have had a referral from their school.
ChaletVillage Health & Rehab
1065 Parkway / Berne, IN 46711Every day, 24 hours
Ph# 260-589-2127
DescriptionOf Services:Retirement living for senior citizens & rehabilitation services
(Berne) Chamber of Commerce
175 W. Main St./ Berne, IN 46711Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ph# 260-589-8080
DescriptionOf Services:Provides information about local area to tourists. This Chamber represents Berne.
(Decatur) Chamber of Commerce
125 E. Monroe Street / Decatur, IN 46733 Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am –12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Ph# 260-724-2604 / fax# 260-724-3104 / Email:
DescriptionOf Services:Promote community growth through industrial, social, educational, and economic
development to enhance the quality of life. The Chamber provides a unified voicefor small business. The focus is to move forward in a positive manner, to addressissues of great concern, and to make improvements that will benefit the AdamsCounty community.
(AdamsCounty) Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR)
313 W. Jefferson St., Room 335 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph/fax# 260-724-8809 / 1-877-724-8809 / Email:
DescriptionOf Services:Helps families locate childcare services in AdamsCounty. Trains individualsto become licensed home childcare providers. Provides local training to ChildCare providers.
(AdamsCounty) Children’s Choir
205 Park Avenue / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-9967/ Email:
DescriptionOf Services:To promote a spirit of cooperation among students from various schools and to
enhance the choral opportunity for children in the County. The focus is on excellent literature to a performance level. A major concert in the spring and fallperformances at schools, nursing homes, and community events.
Christian Women’s Club
2911 N. State Rd. 101 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-592-7507
DescriptionOf Services:Mission Statement: To reach the unreached within reach. Meetings include a
luncheon, special featured speakers, and special music.
Church of God Food Pantry
1129 Mercer Ave. / Decatur, IN 46733Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Ph# 260-724-2580
DescriptionOf Services:Community outreach providing food to those in need.
Church Women United
108 Windsor Court / Decatur, IN 46733
DescriptionOf Services:To unite churchwomen in their allegiance to Jesus Christ. Members aim to integrate Jesus in their lives, work, and church, and to build a stronger Christiancommunity. This program provides an opportunity for Christian worship, fellowship, and service across denominational and racial lines. Church WomenUnited sponsors the UNICEF drive in October and organizes the delivery of“Meals on Wheels.”
College & Career (C & C) Bible Fellowship Class
4383 S 150 E / Berne, IN 46711
Ph# 260-589-9022 / fax# 260-589-8267 / Email:
DescriptionOf Services:Ministry for College & Career age and young married individuals. Divorce
recovery and grief support groups; counselors on staff.
(AdamsCounty) Community & Family Services
313 W. Jefferson St., Room 142 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-3574 / fax# 260-724-4016
DescriptionOf Services:Energy assistance (utilities) – help w/ utility bills. Weatherization – weatherizeshomes to reduce utility bills. Childcare vouchers – helps pay for childcare.Medical assistance – prescriptions, medical appointments. Homeless assistance – deposit, 1st months rent. FEMA – rent assistance. Location: bottom floor of
(AdamsCounty) Community Foundation
102 N. Second St. / Decatur, IN46733Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm or by appointment
Ph# 260-724-3939 / Email:
DescriptionOf Services: Awards grants to charitable Adams Co. organizations and provide tax incentives
to donors. Donors can choose the charitable organization they wish to benefit. Endowments and funds held by the Foundation award scholarships for Adams Co.residents and awards grants to non-profit organizations. Grants are generally given forinnovative programs, tangible items, and extra projects. Typically the ACCF does notfund on-going projects or programs. Also, the ACCF hold the John & Kay Boch fundwhich awards scholarships primarily to non-traditional students and grants to charitableorganizations benefiting Adams Co. youth. Location: Across from Court House at 2nd and Madison.
(Berne) Conservation Club
P.O. Box 42 / Berne, IN 46711
DescriptionOf Services:A conservation/educational organization that undertakes community projects.
Annually, the club conducts the Indiana Hunter Education Program, a familypicnic & fishing day, participates in Swiss Days, and a fall Turkey Shoot.
(AdamsCounty) COPE*
(*Creating Opportunities and Progress through Education)
829 E. Monroe St. / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-7121, x 2132
DescriptionOf Services:Alternative middle school for students who cannot function in regular schooldue to problems that have generated at school and/or in the students’ lives.
(AdamsCounty) Council on Aging, Inc.
313 W. Jefferson, Room 120 / Decatur, IN 46733 Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ph# 260-724-5316 / 1-866-329-5460, x1101 (Decatur office) / Ph# 260-589-8877 (Berne Office)
Fax# 260-724-5317 (Decatur) / 260-589-8078 (Berne)
DescriptionOf Services:Transportation, homemaker assistant to the homebound, homebound meals,case management, information and referral.
LifeChoicesPregnancyCenter
(Formerly Council on Pregnancy)
264 N. Second St. / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-728-4191
DescriptionOf Services:Provide free pregnancy tests, maternity and baby care items and clothing, prenatal vitamins, referrals for financial assistance, and adoption programs. Purpose: to provide education and options so that those facing crisis pregnancy can make healthy choices. Donations of infant & children’s clothing, and furniture are gladly accepted.
Country Friends
4504 W 300 N, Pleasant Dale Church / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-589-3375 / 260-692-6605
DescriptionOf Services:Non-denominational fellowship group with a monthly carry-in luncheon, program, and
blood pressure checks.
(AdamsCounty) Crime Stoppers
P.O. Box 4211 / Decatur, IN 46733Every day, 24 hours
Ph# 1-800-237-7867
DescriptionOf Services:Payment of cash rewards to people for crime tips. Speakers on the subject are also
available for clubs and organizations.
AdamsWellsCrisis Center
P.O. Box 253 / Decatur, IN 4673324 hours/7 days a week
Ph# 260-728-9800 / 1-877-728-9800 / Fax# 260-728-2227 / E-mail:
Descriptionof Services:AWCC provides temporary shelter, food, clothing; emergency medical needs, support
groups, information and referral services with assistance for housing & employment for victims of domestic
violence. Also available is general education and education about domestic violence. AWCC provides shelter 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. Victims of family violence are persons who have experienced or who believe they
are in danger of experiencing physical or emotional abuse caused by a spouse, ex-spouse, partner, other
family member or person in a shared dwelling. We also have a children’s advocate available in the shelter as
well as for outreach services. Support Group Offered: every Wed. @ center, 5:00 – 6:00 pm.
D.A.R.E.* Program
(*Drug Abuse Resistance Education)24 hours
313 S. First St. / P.O. Box608 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-7141
DescriptionOf Services:Drug Education Program in schools
Deaf Ministry
St. Mark United MethodistChurch
546 W. U.S. Hwy 224 / P.O. Box 165 / Decatur, IN 46733
Ph# 260-724-7183
Descriptionof Services:American Sign Language communicated in Sunday school class at 8:30 am. Worship Services at 9:45 am. Special programs and other meetings signed when needed.
(Adams/Allen) Div. Of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services
219 West Wayne St. / Ft. Wayne, IN 46802 Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Ph# 260-424-1595
DescriptionOf Services:A wide range of services that relate to improving a person’s employability are provided; may include: Counseling and guidance; job placement and follow-up services; physical and mental restoration; and other services, as needed to help train an individual, improve a condition, and assist that person in becoming more independent.
(AdamsCounty) Division of Family and Children
1145 Bollman St. / P.O. Box 227 / Decatur, IN 46733 Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Ph# 260-724-9169 / Fax# 260-724-9632
DescriptionOf Services:Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps, Medicaid Assistance,
Child Support Services, Child Welfare programs, Licensing of foster homes, day care homes, day care centers
and placement and supervision of department wards.
Eagles Lodge (Decatur)
140 W. Monroe St. / Decatur, IN46733Monday-Friday 3PM-10:30PM and Saturday 12PM-2AM
PH# 260-724-3321
DescriptionOf Services:Social gathering place with monthly dances, card tournaments, pool tournaments,