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Housing Information

PLEASE NOTE: Rates and information are subject to change. Please contact the organizations for the most up-to-date 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

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

Turtle 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

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 

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
Various assistance available, based on several qualifying variables
>> To find your Township Trustee, search by your home address here 

Child Care

Bona Vista Program Inc.
Child care resource and referral service, offering an extensive collection of resources to child care providers, families, and communities
1220 E. Laguna St., P.O. Box 2496, Kokomo, IN 46904
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
765-457-8273

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

Westminster Preschool
Day care, after school care
1100 W. Jeffras Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

Boys and Girls Club
Afterschool program for children
3402 S. Meridian St., Marion, IN 46953
765-664-6141

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

YMCA
Community sports complex, fitness classes, childcare, before and after school programs, daycare during school breaks
123 Sutter Way, Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., S 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., Su hours vary, contact Y for current hours
765-664-0544

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Health Agencies

Medical 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
Hours: M 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; T 1 to 7 p.m.; W 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-662-7289

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

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.
765-651-2401

Great Beginnings (Marion General Hospital)
Pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum care
441 N. Wabash Ave., Marion, IN 46952
765-660-7892

Indiana Health Center
Medical care for children and adults
925 S. Nebraska St., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M/W 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., T 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Th 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
765-664-7492

Marion General 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 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

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

MGH Pediatric Center
330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 32, Marion, IN 46952
765-660-7660

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
Hours: M 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; T 1 to 7 p.m.; W 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-662-7289

Bruner Dental Center
807 W. Gardner Dr., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-613-3128

Catey Williams Dental
717 E. Main St., Gas City, IN 46933
Hours: M/T 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., W/Th 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., F by appointment only
765-674-7241

Alice Butterworth Dental
803 W. Gardner Dr., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-Th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., F 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
765-651-2401

Hoosier Pediatric Dental Group
306 S. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M/W/F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., T 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., F 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
765-673-0633

Progressive Dental
830 N. Theatre Dr., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M/T 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., W/Th 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., F 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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
Hours: M/T/Th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., W 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-573-6537

Vision care

Longe Vision Center
3510 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M/W/Th/F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., T 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., S 8 a.m. to noon
765-662-6594

Midwest Eye Consultants
1400 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M/W/Th/F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; T 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; S 8 a.m. to noon
765-664-6148

Mental health & mental/social/emotional/behavioral counseling

Cornerston / Grant-Blackford Mental Health Center
Clinical consultation and treatment for people with emotional, mental, behavorial, and/or substance abuse issues. Outpatient alcohol abuse treatment for adults.
505 Wabash Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (plus 24-hour crisis management)
765-662-3971

Family Service Society
101 S. Washington St., Suite 200, Marion, IN 46952
Provides clinical services, school-based services, domestic and sexual violence prevention, intervention, and counseling, and family support
Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-662-9971

Life Center Counseling
Professional counseling from a biblical perspective for individuals and families. All are welcome.
5230 S. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46953
Hours: M-W 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Th 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
765-674-2208

Indiana Systems of Care
Youth and family mental health support
101 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953
765-662-9971 x. 119

Wabash Friends Counseling Center 
Professional counselors develop nurturing relationships, offering compassion and care for children, adults, couples, families
The River Church, 759 S. Lenfesty Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
877-350-1658

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

Addiction care and services

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings in Marion:

Celebrate Recovery (CR) meetings in Marion:

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings in Marion:

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

Milestone Addiction Services
Outpatient substance abuse treatment services
116 E. 32nd St., Marion, IN 46953
765-662-2039

Domestic Violence Help

Family Service Society
Domestic and sexual violence prevention and intervention; education, advocacy, counseling, assistance; Hands of Hope, Flannery-Keal Shelter, Expect Respect
101 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-662-9971
>> 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 765-664-0701

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.
765-674-9070
>> Child abuse and neglect hotline: 1-800-800-5556

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

Your Township Trustee Office
Various assistance available, based on several qualifying variables
>> To find your Township Trustee, search by your home address here 

Disability Services

Carey Services
Community-based organization that assists individuals and families to turn abilities and barriers into opportunities by providing individualized services, education, and advocacy
2724 Carey St., Marion, IN 46952
765-662-9961

Vocational Rehabilitation
State program that assists people with disabilities to obtain services that help them prepare for and maintain employment
840 N. Miller Ave., Marion, IN 46952
765-662-9961

Thrift Stores / Clothing Assistance

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

Helping Hand
64 Railroad St., Upland, IN 46989
Hours: M-F 6 to 8 p.m., S 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
765-995-2746

Helping Hands Thrift Store
113 N. Main St., Fairmount, IN 46928
Hours: Th-S 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
765-948-5473

Renewed Boutique & Thrift
Owned and operated by Grant County Rescue Mission
702 S. Adams St., Marion, IN 46953
765-664-2501

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

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
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.
1-800-403-0864

Family Service Society
Provides clinical services, school-based services, domestic and sexual violence prevention, intervention, and counseling, and family support
101 S. Washington St., Suite 200, Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
765-662-9971

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

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance Program
325 E. Second St., Marion, IN 46952
Hours: M 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., T/W 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Th 1 to 7 p.m., F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., S 9 a.m. to 2 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 

Your Township Trustee Office
Various assistance available, based on several qualifying variables
>> To find your Township Trustee, search by your home address here 

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

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

Adult Education

Adult Basic Education through Marion Regional Career Center
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
ABE program is inside REAL Community Church, 1240 S. Adams St., Marion, IN 46953
765-667-0507

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

Emergency numbers

For any emergency or situation that is life threatening, please call 911

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 1-800-442-4673

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 1-800-800-5556

Indiana Addiction Hotline: 1-800-662-4357

Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 1-800-821-4357

Poison Helpline: 1-800-222-1222

FOR NON EMERGENCY SITUATIONS:

Marion Police Dispatch: Non-Emergency
301 S. Branson St. #196, Marion, IN 46952
765-662-9981

Marion Fire Department
301 S. Branson St. #328, Marion, IN 46952
765-668-4474

Grant County Sheriff’s Office
214 E. Fourth St., Marion, IN 46952
Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
765-668-8871

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