Community Resources Guide
PLEASE NOTE: Information is subject to change. Please contact the organizations for the most up-to-date information.
This list does not indicate an endorsement by Marion Community Schools, nor should the information here be considered advice regarding any sort of care or services.
Emergency/crisis phone numbers
For any emergency or situation that is life threatening, please call 911
Suicide Hotline:
- Dial or text 988
- Call 1-800-273-8255
- Chat and Deaf/HoH options, click here
Domestic Violence Hotline:
- Hands of Hope local helpline: 765-664-0701
- Dial 988
- Text START to 88788
- Call 1-800-799-7233
Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 1-800-800-5556
Indiana Addiction Hotline: 1-800-662-4357
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Hotline: 1-800-662-4357
Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 1-800-821-4357
Poison Helpline: 1-800-222-1222
General assistance information
- Dial 211
- Visit www.in211.org
- Text your zip code to 898-211
Housing Information
Affordable Housing Corp.
Provides housing for low-income families
812 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
765-662-1574
Marion Housing Authority
Department of the City of Marion; contact for Section 8 vouchers, low-income housing, and senior housing
601 S. Adams St., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M-Th 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
765-664-5194
Beckford Place Apartments
1315 N. Beckford Place, Apt. 2, Marion, IN 46953
Rates as of February 2019: studio, $335; 1-bed, $430; 2-bed, $582
765-664-4155
Eagles Chase Village
407 N. Gatewood Dr., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Starting prices: 1-bed, $429; 2-bed, $529; 2-bed townhouse, $679; 3-bed, $729; 4-bed, $799
765-664-8810
Greentree West Apartments
Subsidized low-rent family apartments based on income
418 N. Greentree Dr., Marion, IN 46952
765-664-0645
Hunter's Run Apartments
717 E. Hunters Run, Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M/Th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-677-1701
Lyon's Manor
HUD subsidized housing / Section 8 housing available for disable and low-income individuals
1845 W. 11th St., Marion, IN 46953
765-664-9037
Norman Manor
Apply at Marion Housing Authority; rent based on income and medical need
121 N. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953
765-662-9826
Northgate Village Cooperative I & II
HUD subsidized apartments / Section 8 housing; income must be under $18,160
1648 W. Spring Dr., Marion, IN 46952
Office Hourse M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; application hours T/W/Th 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
1-bed, $422-$494; 2-bed, $460-$540; 3-bed, $528-618 (all include water, sewage, gas, basic cable)
765-662-9826
Pine Meadows Apartments
HUD subsidized apartments / Section 8 housing, low-income housing for people with disabilities
1501 E. Bradford St., Marion, IN 46952
765-664-5446
Plato Townhome Apartments
1415 S. Adams St.Prince Hall Place
HUD subsidized housing - based on income
3678 Prince Hall Drive, Marion, IN 46953
Office hours: M/T/Th/F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Application hours: M/T/Th/F 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
765-673-0633
Ridley Tower
Modern apartments in a restored historic building in downtown MarionSomerset Apartments
2111 W. Frederick Dr., Marion, IN 46952Turtle Creek Apartments
2116 W. Second St., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., S 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Starting rates: studio $414; 1-bed, $519; 2-bed, #614
765-613-0095
Marion Scholar House
For single parents pursuing personal education.
765-568-3325
Aspire Housing
Indiana Housing Now
Temporary Shelter
Open Heart Women's Shelter
Assistance for women and children experiencing homelessness; operated by Grant County Rescue Mission
423 S. Gallatin St., Marion, IN 46952
765-664-9625
Homeless student assistance
Food Assistance
Brookhaven Wesleyan Church Food Pantry
2960 E. 38th St., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: T 9 to 11 a.m.
765-674-2237
Grant County Rescue Mission
423 S. Gallatin St., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M-S, breakfast 7 a.m., lunch noon, dinner 5 p.m.; Su, lunch 1 p.m., dinner 5 p.m.
765-662-0988
St. Martin Community Center
901 S. Branson St., Marion, IN 46953
Food pantry hours: M/W 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meal hours: breakfast M-S, 8:30 to 10 a.m.; lunch M-F 11 a.m. to noon and S 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
765-651-9324
Salvation Army
359 N. Bradner Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Food pantry hours: M/T/Th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (NOTE: You may only use this food pantry once every 60 days)
Supper and character building activities for kids: Th, 5 p.m.
765-664-6536
Your Township Trustee Office
Utility Assistance
CICAP
Energy assistance program and weatherization assistance program
428 S. Washington St. #251, Marion, IN 46952
765-662-7600
Salvation Army
Emergency assistance program, Pathway of Hope, food pantry, Christmas assistance, and emergency disaster services
359 N. Bradner Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
765-664-6536
Child Care / After School Programs
FSSA's Child Care Finder
A & M Childcare
Boys and Girls Club
Afterschool program for children; provides programs for kids ages 6-18 years old
3402 S. Meridian St., Marion, IN 46953
765-664-6141
Jumpstart Childcare Center
Day Care, before and after school childcare for ages 2 to 12 years old; provides transportation from certain schools
2111 W. Second St., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
765-673-0301
The Training Center
Afterschool program for children
2011 W. 10th St., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M-Th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
765-573-4599
Westminster Preschool
Day care, after school care
Various locations. Click here for more information.
YMCA
Before and after school care, K-12, provides transportation to and from school
123 Sutter Way, Marion, IN 46952
Childcare hours: M-F 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., S 9 a.m. to noon
765-664-0544
Activities for Children and Families
Family Resource Center
Marion Public Library
Frequent and varied activities for children, families, and adults; MCS students get free library card
600 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., S 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., S 1 to 5 p.m.
765-668-2900
WonderSpace
YMCA
Community sports complex, fitness classes, childcare, before and after school programs, daycare during school breaks
123 Sutter Way, Marion, IN 46952
765-664-0544
Other Community Information
Medical Care
Marion Health Express Urgent Care
1130 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion IN 46952
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day
walk-in care
Marion Health Network (hospital)
441 N. Wabash Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
765-660-6000 (if you are in need of emergency assistance, call 911)
Marion Health Pediatric Center
330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 32, Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-660-7660
Marion Pediatrics
1411 W. Bella Dr., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M-Th 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., S 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
765-651-6637
Grant County Health Department
Immunizations, TB testing, HIV testing, Hepatitis C testing and treatment, health education
401 S. Adams St., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
765-662-0377 ext. 3112
Bridges to Health
Free primary care health and dental clinic for uninsured Grant County residents
119 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; T 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; W 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
765-662-7289
Indiana Health Center
Medical care for children and adults
925 S. Nebraska St., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M/T 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Th 1 to 7 p.m., S 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
765-664-7492
Minority Health Coalition of Grant County
Provides health education and awareness programs and activities to accomplish goal of eliminating minority health disparities
4201 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-674-5620
Cancer Services of Grant County
Lifts the burdens of illness for people fighting cancer and provides countywide educational outreach on early detection and cancer prevention
305 S. Norton Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
765-664-6815
Great Beginnings (Marion Health Network)
Pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum care
1419 Bella Drive, Marion, IN 46952
765-660-7892
Indiana Family Planning Center
Provides birth control. STD/HIV testing, STD treatment, cervical and breast cancer screenings, pregnancy testing, counseling, educational materials and referrals.
1001 N. Western Ave., Suite D, Marion, IN 46952
765-573-6414
Services for the Visually and Hearing Impaired
Hearing and vision screenings, support groups, education programs, assistive technology and equipment, financial assistance, prevention program
2301 S. Adams St., Marion, IN 46953
765-664-9999
Dental Care
Bridges to Health
Free primary care health and dental clinic for uninsured Grant County residents
1251 W. Kem Road, Suite E, Marion, IN 46952
765-662-7289
Bruner Dental Center
807 W. Gardner Dr., Marion, IN 46952
765-613-3128
Catey Williams Dental
717 E. Main St., Gas City, IN 46933
765-674-7241
Hoosier Pediatric Dental Group
306 S. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952
765-673-0633
Ireland-Mercho Dental
Lifetime Smiles
2017 South Western Ave Marion, IN 46953
765-205-2275
Marion Family Dental Care
Meridian Dental
911 N Western Ave Marion, IN 46952
765-573-2040
Progressive Dental
830 N. Theatre Dr., Marion, IN 46952
765-664-0028
Richard Evanseck Dental
1007 N. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-Th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-664-2115
Wisler Dental
2101 W. Second St., Marion, IN 46952
765-573-6537
Mobile Dentist at all Marion elementary schools
School nurses will send home a flier for families to sign up to see the dentist at school. Contact your school for more information.
Vision care
Longe Vision Center
3510 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46953
765-662-6594
Melvin Frecker, OD
Meijer Optical
Midwest Eye Consultants
1400 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952
765-664-6148
Preferred Eyecare
711 North River Drive, Marion, IN 46952
765-664-9637
Vision Center at Marion Walmart Supercenter
765-662-3936
Services for the Visually and Hearing Impaired
Hearing and vision screenings, support groups, education programs, assistive technology and equipment, financial assistance, prevention program
2301 S. Adams St., Marion, IN 46953
765-664-9999
Marion Community Schools vision screenings
Mental Health / Behavioral Services
Radiant Health
Community Mental Health Center.765-662-3971
Bowen Center
Indiana Systems of Care
Youth and family mental health support
101 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953
765-662-9971 x. 119
IWU Graduate Counseling Clinic
Life Center Counseling
Professional counseling from a biblical perspective for individuals and families. All are welcome.
5230 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46953
765-674-2208
Meridian Health Services
Friends Counseling Center
Professional counselors develop nurturing relationships, offering compassion and care for children, adults, couples, families
1502 W. Nelson St., Marion, IN 46952
877-350-1658
Serenity Clinic
765-664-8000
Upland Counseling Group
212 W Wright Ave, Upland, IN 46989
765-808-5529
Mackee Counseling
C.O.P.E. - Valeria Horton
Alphabet Soup ABA Pediatric Behavioral Services
Provides center, school, community and home bases ABA therapy, individualized ABA therapy, social skills training, behavior consultation, early incentive behavioral intervention classroom, IEP planning and support, multidisciplinary collaboration, parent and caregiver education, and virtual appointments.
605 N Western Ave., Marion, IN 46952
765-382-8222
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
Living Forward ABA Autism Center
Serenity Pediatric Therapies
Addiction Care and Services
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings in Marion:
Celebrate Recovery (CR) meetings in Marion:
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings in Marion:
Al-Anon and Alateen meetings:
Radiant Health
Community Mental Health Center.
Grace House for Transition and Recovery
Residential program for men recovering from substance abuse / addiction, transitional living
2219 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953
765-674-5900
Hope House recovery homes
Milestone Addiction Services
Outpatient substance abuse treatment services
116 E. 32nd St., Marion, IN 46953
765-662-2039
Grief counseling
Gilead Ministries
212 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-Th 9:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m., F 9:30 a.m. to noon
GriefShare Support Group at Brookhaven Wesleyan Church
2960 E. 38th St., Marion, IN 46953
Meets Sundays at 5:45 p.m.
765-674-2237
Grief Share Support Group at Upland Community Church
WonderSpace Blue
Located at College Wesleyan Church, 200 E. 38th St., Marion, IN 46953
Domestic Violence Help
Radiant Health
Domestic and sexual violence prevention and intervention; education, advocacy, counseling, assistance; Hands of Hope, Expect Respect
765-664-0701
Click here for information.
>> 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: dial 988
First Light Child Advocacy Center
Offers immediate investigation and intervention to abused children and their families
904 W. Third St., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
765-668-8082
Department of Child Services
840 N. Miller Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
765-668-4500
>> 24-hour child abuse and neglect hotline: 1-800-800-5556
Prevent Child Abuse - Grant County
(765) 251-6335
Disability Services
Benchmark Human Services
Carey Services
Provides support to turn abilities to opportunities. Services include community based supported living, early head start, group homes, respite, day programming, life success coach program, transportation services, and durable medical equipment.
2724 Carey St., Marion, IN 46952
765-668-8961
Vocational Rehabilitation
State program that assists people with disabilities to obtain services that help them prepare for and maintain employment.
840 N. Miller Ave., Suite C, Marion, IN 46952
765-662-9961
Clothing Assistance / Thrift Stores
Family Resource Center - Susy's Store
Goodwill
3164 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-S 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Su 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
765-662-9345
Renewed Boutique & Thrift
Owned and operated by Grant County Rescue Mission
502 S. Adams St., Marion, IN 46953
765-664-2501
Salvation Army
359 N. Bradner Ave. #3385, Marion, IN 46952
765-664-6536
St. Martin Community Center
901 S. Branson St., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., S 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
765-651-9324
Your Friends Closet
Food Assistance
Second Harvest Food Bank
- During the school year: Monthly food distribution at all four Marion elementary school buildings; schools announce times/dates
- Year-round: Every second and fourth Tuesday at 10 a.m., old Five Points Mall parking lot
- Click here for more information
Food pantries
- Brookhaven Wesleyan Church - Tuesdays from 9-11am
- Family Resource Center - Susy’s Store: Tuesdays from 12-3pm, Wednesdays from 12-5pm & Thursdays 9am-1pm - emergency assistance
- St. Martin Community Center - Monday-Saturday from 7:30-2pm. Can shop every 30 days
- Homeland Mission - 302 W 30th St, Marion, IN 46953 - Contact: (765) 662-9559 – Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am-12pm= Bill Kissane
- Hanfield Global United Methodist Church - 3rd Wednesday from 10am-12pm
- Lakeview Wesleyan Church - “Feed the Street” - contact [email protected] - delivered at end of month if signed up
- Salvation Army - M, W, F from 10am-2pm. Can go every 60 days.
- Gethsemane Episcopal Church - “Little Free Pantry” - located in the yard on 8th Street between Washington and Adams Street
Social Services / Various Assistance Programs
Department of Child Services
840 N. Miller Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
765-674-9070
>> Child abuse and neglect hotline: 1-800-800-5556
Division of Family Resources / Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
Apply for Medicaid, SNAP (food assitance), TANF assistance, Hoosier Healthwise, Healthy Indiana Plan
830 N. Miller Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
765-403-0864
Radiant Health
Community Mental Health Center.
Various locations.
765-662-3971
Healthy Families
Voluntary home visitation services
101 S. Washington St., Suite 200, Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-W 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Th 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-662-9971
Family Resource Center
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance Program
301 S. Adams St, Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., T-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-613-0150
Debra Corn Foster Care
4011 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
765-674-9070
In a Pinch
Meets the immediate needs of local foster families with clothing, toiletries, diapers, etc.
114 E. Fourth St., Marion, IN 46952
765-382-7198
The Villages
Provides family support services
201 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-662-1963
Open Heart Women's Shelter
Assistance for women and children experiencing homelessness; operated by Grant County Rescue Mission
423 S. Gallatin St., Marion, IN 46952
765-664-9625
Children's Bureau Community Partners
Connects famlies with youth programs and resources and provides assistance with a variety of needs if not involved with DCS or Healthy Families
3620 N. Everbrook Lane, Suite F, Muncie, IN 47304
765-381-0210
White's Residential & Family Services
Home-based services, foster care, adoption support, residential treatment programs, independent living
5233 S. 50 East, Wabash, IN 46992
260-563-1158
Employment Assistance
All Star Staffing
3547 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M-Th 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., F 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
765-664-6966
Manpower
Pro Resources
Temporary, temp-to-hire, and professional recruitment services
315 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952
765-662-7268
WorkOne
Explore, search, learn, and apply for jobs; special services available for young adults, veterans, those with disabilities or legal barriers
850 N. Miller Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M/T/W/F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Th 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
765-668-8911
Grant County Economic Growth Council - featured jobs
Adult Education
Grant Regional Adult Education
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma preparation courses and testing facilitation; classes for English language learners; job and career preparation assistance; college readiness and refresher courses
GRAE program is inside REAL Community Church, 1240 S. Adams St., Marion, IN 46953
765-667-0507
Grant County Regional Career Center
Various certificate programs.
750 W. 26th St., Marion, IN 46953
765-664-9091
Grant County Literacy Council
Help for adults to learn how to read or to improve literacy skills
>> Contact Marion Public Library for more information, 765-662-1807
Purdue Extension - Grant County
Provides scientific, research-based information and education, agriculture and natural resources, health and human sciences, economic and community development (also administers 4-H programming for youths)
401 S. Adams St., Room 422, Marion, IN 46953
765-651-2413
Non-emergency numbers for law enforcement and fire department
Grant County Central Dispatch: Non-Emergency
302 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46952
765-668-8168
Marion Police Department: Non-Emergency
301 S. Branson St. #196, Marion, IN 46952
Records: 765-668-4421
Victim's Advocate: 765-668-3688
Marion Fire Department
301 S. Branson St. #328, Marion, IN 46952
765-662-9931
Grant County Sheriff’s Office
214 E. Fourth St., Marion, IN 46952
Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
765-662-9836
JEAN Team Drug Task Force
Call to report suspicious drug activity
765-664-0019
Disaster Assistance
American Red Cross
Disaster relief, shelter openings, food assistance, etc.
241 W. Third St., Marion, IN 46952
765-662-7600
FEMA
Disaster assistance, survivor assistance, disaster declaration, and individual / public assistance
www.fema.gov
Veterans / Military Families Assistance