Quick Reference
Find your need on the left, then contact the program on the right. Details for each program are further down this page.
| Need | Resource |
|---|---|
| Health insurance | Indiana FSSA Benefits |
| Food assistance / SNAP | FSSA & Harrison County Community Services |
| Food pantry | Harrison County Community Services |
| Clothing | Harrison County Community Services |
| Utility assistance | Harrison County Community Services & Township Trustee |
| Cash assistance | FSSA / TANF |
| Housing assistance | Blue River Services, LHDC, Township Trustee |
| Affordable housing | Blue River Services & LHDC |
| Employment | WorkOne |
| Career advancement | Harrison County Lifelong Learning |
| Childcare | Indiana childcare assistance programs |
| Preschool | Blue River Services |
| Behavioral health | Wellstone, ACP, Centerstone, OpenDoor & LifeSpring |
| Emergency / basic-needs help | Township Trustee & Harrison County Community Services |
Program Details
Health Insurance, Food Stamps & Cash Assistance
Indiana FSSA Benefits Portal
Apply for or manage:
- Medicaid / health coverage
- SNAP (food assistance)
- TANF / cash assistance
- Other public benefits
Harrison County Division of Family Resources (DFR)
Handles applications and eligibility for programs including Medicaid, SNAP and TANF.
Food Pantry
Harrison County Community Services
Food pantry, mobile services and other assistance for Harrison County residents.
Clothing Closet
Harrison County Community Services
Provides clothing assistance to individuals and families who qualify.
Housing, Utilities & Emergency Assistance
Assistance may be available for households experiencing a financial crisis, including help with utility needs.
Harrison County Community Services
Crisis assistance, including help with utility needs.
Blue River Services
Housing assistance and affordable housing.
Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC)
Housing assistance and affordable housing.
Township Trustees
Township trustees administer township assistance for eligible residents, which can include basic needs and/or bills. Assistance is handled by the trustee for the township where you live.
Medical & Behavioral Health
Mental health and behavioral health services.
Wellstone
Associates in Counseling and Psychotherapy (ACP)
Centerstone
School-based therapy.
OpenDoor Youth Services
LifeSpring Health Systems
Employment & Job Search
WorkOne – Harrison County
- Job-search assistance
- Career counseling
- Resume assistance
- Skills assessments
- Workforce training referrals
- Employment referrals
Harrison County residents can access WorkOne services through the Region 10 system. Call 812-948-6102 for Harrison County appointments.
Career Advancement & Education
Harrison County Lifelong Learning
- Career advancement
- Adult education
- Job-search assistance
- CDL training
- CNA / QMA training
- Advanced manufacturing training
- Local job listings
- Workforce training
Childcare & Preschool
Head Start / Early Head Start services are available for qualifying families.
Blue River Services (BRS)
Preschool programming in Harrison County, including Morgan Elementary, North Harrison Elementary and Rainbow's End Child Care Center. Some preschool programming is income qualified.
Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC)
Indiana Child Care Assistance
Families who qualify may be able to get help with the cost of childcare. WorkOne also directs residents to local partners for childcare assistance.