Harrison County Community Resources

Provided by Harrison County Community FoundationUpdate as of 4-7-2020

During these challenging times, we hope to share important community updates in Harrison County to help people get connected with resources. Together, as a community, we can help each other during these tough times.

If you have community resources to share, send information in a few sentences in an email to Sarah Travis at saraht@hccfindiana.org by Tuesdays at 4pm. The list of resources will be shared on Fridays.

WIC – Harrison County (812) 738-1601Currently, WIC offices are completing all information by phone. NO in-person appointments.

Southern Indiana Transit System(812) 738-1681 Deaf & Hard of Hearing TTY (812) 738-3526

Housing Services (812) 738-8016156 Autumn Ridge DriveCorydon, IN  47112

For more information regarding other services BRS, Inc. offers, click here.

Rainbow’s End Child Care(812) 738-1979310 S. Capitol Ave., Corydon

Essential Workers: Temporary openings are available for children of healthcare workers, first responders, police, and workers in the food industry.

Indiana 211Indiana 211 is a free and confidential service to help Hoosiers across Indiana. They have compiled a list of resources specific to COVID-19.

For those seeking services within Indiana, dial 211 or 1-866-211-9966.

More information can be found at https://in211.communityos.org/COVID-19 .

Do you have questions or need help in navigating the healthcare system’s application?

Katy Casper, a Healthcare Navigator from Community Action of Southern Indiana (CASI), is available to answer questions and assist individuals in completing health care applications by telephone. To contact Katy, call (812) 913-3986.

Harrison County Veterans Service Office (812) 738-4249

Due to COVID-19, staff are working remotely and doing only virtual appointments for the safety of our veterans.

Veterans are encouraged to call the office at (812) 738-4249 and leave a message OR visit their Facebook page at Harrison County Veterans Service Office and message them with a request to call. Do NOT put personal identifying information in a Facebook message as it is not secure. Staff will contact you as soon as they can.

Food Distribution for students

South Harrison Schools are providing meals to all South Harrison students, regardless of age, in grades Preschool through 12, and for all children under the age of 18 who reside in the household of a South Harrison student. Families must complete a form by going to https://www.shcsc.k12.in.us/. For more information, call 812-738-2168, ext. 0.

Food will be distributed at Corydon, Heth-Washington and South Central campuses on Monday and Thursday from noon - 2:00 p.m.

Lanesville is distributing meals for children 18 and under on Monday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Meals will be available through the car rider line at Lanesville High School.

North Harrison Grab and Go meal program is available to all students of North Harrison and Morgan. Food will be distributed at Morgan Elementary on Monday and Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Families can sign up at www.nhcs.k12.in.us. You will need to sign up each week. Please sign up by 11 a.m. the day prior to distribution so that we can prepare the correct amounts. For any questions about the meal program, email kchinn@nhcs.k12.in.us.

Like all of you, we are facing unprecedented challenges at St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities with each day in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our administrative offices are closed; however, staff are working remotely and they are available by phone at 812-949-7305 or by email at info@stecharities.org to respond to critical needs and communications.

Our shelter is open, and we are taking increased measures to help keep residents and staff safe and healthy.

Adoption Bridges of Kentuckiana is providing critical adoption services and support via video conferencing when possible. We are available by phone 24 hours a day at 502-468-4290 to answer questions and offer assistance for those considering adoption as an option for their child.

The Supported Living Program is maintaining critical client services.

St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities' Annual Gala, originally set for April 23rd, will be rescheduled.

(812) 280-2080 or 800-456-2117

LifeSpring is the premier provider of mental health and primary care services in southern Indiana. LifeSpring provides a comprehensive array of mental health and primary care services: education, prevention, information, assessment, intervention, and treatment.

If you are experiencing anxiety, please call the number above. You may also access phone and chat services available from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

For more information, visit their website at https://www.lifespringhealthsystems.org/

For families with little ones, diapers and formula are essential. Therefore, each location will be open at least one day per week for clients to receive these supplies. Since otherwise self-sufficient families are also being impacted, material aid is being offered beyond our client base. If someone you know has a need for diapers or formula, please have them call 812.941.0872 to verify hours for any location.

Some will be impacted during this virus scare due to an unplanned pregnancy. It is essential that women in these situations receive life-affirming counsel and accurate health information. Our nurses are staying up to date on all CDC guidelines regarding Covid-19 during pregnancy and for parents of small children. CHOICES will continue to offer life-affirming services, following strict protection protocol. 

Prayer is essential! As followers of Jesus, we hold fast to His precious promises. We stay encouraged by reading His Word and by speaking with other believers. Staff has been calling to check on clients and to pray with them. Maybe you are feeling some of that fear and anxiety yourself. We'd love to pray with you as well!

Free Public Wi-Fi AccessHarrison County Community FoundationWi-Fi access is available in the parking lot at the foundation, located at 1523 Foundation Way NE in Corydon. Users are required to click and agree to the terms of agreement. No password is required. 

Harrison County Parks DepartmentWi-Fi is available at parks in Harrison County. Look for “Portative” to sign on. No password is required. Additional areas to be added soon.

Hayswood Park located at 755 Old Hwy 135 in Corydon, near Persimmon Ridge Shelter House.South Harrison Park located at 8750 S Harrison Park Rd, Laconia - near the stage by shelter #3 and the ball fields.Rhoads Pool located at 2150 Poolside Dr in Corydon, near the shelter house: andBuffalo Trace Park located at 1540 US-150, Palmyra. (Should be available Friday, April 10)

Harrison County Public LibraryThe library has free Wi-Fi outside all of its branches and in the back parking lot at the Main Branch in Corydon.

Mainstream Fiber Networks Regional OfficePublic Wi-Fi access is available in the MSFN Regional Office parking lot, located at 2370 Landmark Way NE in Corydon.

North Harrison and Morgan SchoolsWi-Fi Access is available at Morgan and on the main campus. The best locations are in front of the main office at Morgan; next to the fieldhouse at the Middle School; and by the front office at the high school. Look for the GUEST network. No password will be required. 

Palmyra Volunteer Fire Dept. Station 1The Palmyra Volunteer Fire department has partnered with Outernet Broadband to provide free open Wi-Fi at Station 1 in Palmyra. Look for “Ourternet Broadband”. Please remain in cars and practice social distancing.

Ramsey Volunteer Fire Dept.Wi-Fi is available at Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department Station 4, located at 3542 Totten FordRd, NW, Depauw. The Wi-Fi ID is “Portative”. Please stay in your car while accessing Wi-Fi.

South Harrison Schools Wi-Fi Access is available at all campuses. The best location for access at Corydon Central Jr. High School is by the auditorium. For all other schools, the best location for access is by the main office.

While the Harrison County Public Library's facilities are closed to the public through April 7, HCPL's virtual library is open 24/7 at www.hcpl.lib.in.us to serve you!  

You can access eBooks and downloadable audio from OverDrive and Axis 360 at https://hcpl.lib.in.us/resources/ebooks/ 

Subscription databases and other resources are located at https://hcpl.lib.in.us/resources/eresources/  and tutorials on how to use all these digital resources can be found at Niche Academy: https://my.nicheacademy.com/hcpllibin.

A new page is a Brain Booster resource page under our youth services page that has recorded content from HCPL staff, plus resources that are offering free audio books, eBooks and other learning opportunities for youth at https://hcpl.lib.in.us/get-connected/services/youth-services/brain-booster-resources/ .

The library has free Wi-Fi outside all our buildings and is currently working to boost the signal at the Main Branch in Corydon.

There is reliable, up-to-date information about COVID-19 on HCPL's public safety page at https://hcpl.lib.in.us/public-safety-update/ .

HCPL staff is working to come up with new solutions on how to offer library services. For now, you can ask questions by using the Ask a Librarian or Contact Us features on the library website at https://hcpl.lib.in.us/get-connected/ask-a-librarian/

A new story was installed on the Adventure Walk on the Indian Creek trail April 1.

Harrison County Community ServicesOperations Update

Hello to all our Harrison County Neighbors.

We are still open 8:30-4:30, Monday-Friday as a drive- up service. If you need food or other assistance, please call us at 812-738-8143 when you get to the parking lot and someone will assist you over the phone.

We will be closed Friday, April 10t in observance of Good Friday.

The Mobile Pantries will still be held this Saturday April 11th. As an added precaution due to COVID-19, we are asking participants to please stay in your vehicles. Food boxes will be placed in your trunk. 

Resource Linksfor Businesses

Listed below are resources for Businesses regarding the COVID-19 crisis.

IEDChttps://www.iedc.in.gov/response Indiana Department of Workforce Developmenthttps://www.in.gov/dwd/3474.htm Indiana Small Business Development Centerhttps://isbdc.org/indianacovid19smallbusiness/ Indiana State Department of Healthhttps://coronavirus.in.gov/

COVID-19 State Map: https://coronavirus.in.gov/2393.htm?fbclid=IwAR2Eq7c8rcW2y_3FMmw9DuuwkhPyjLdCpBUaB1ZhTEIjOyYgE1ayNqVzSJI Centers for Disease Control and Preventionhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Governor’s Officehttps://www.in.gov/gov/

Daily updates to the public at 2:30 p.m. Below is the link to stream.https://livestream.com/accounts/18256195/events/9054752/player?width=960&height=540&enableInfoAndActivity=true&defaultDrawer=feed&autoPlay=true&mute=false#_blank Indiana Department of Homeland SecurityCounty Travel Status Maphttps://www.in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory/

Indiana Workforce Board AllianceIndiana Unemployment Expansion due to COVID-19 Outbreak - INWBA Brief. Last Update: 4/2/2020

The Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) is committed to providing support to nonprofit organizations that are serving our community during this time of crisis.

None of us have experienced this before. Timelines and priorities are ever shifting and that makes it difficult to plan. As a result, we know we must be flexible. We have streamlined our grantmaking process for emergencies related to the current crisis.

We have created the Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF) COVID-19 Relief Fund to help nonprofits in our community. You can HELP!

The HCCF COVID-19 Relief Fund will provide resources to our nonprofit organizations serving Harrison County residents as they address immediate and long-term needs. Every dollar received will be used to provide assistance.

If you would like to join us in helping meet the need, you are invited to make a gift to the HCCF COVID-19 Relief Fund. Gifts may be made online at hccfindiana.org or by mailing a check to HCCF, P.O. Box 279, Corydon, IN 47112. Make checks payable to HCCF with "COVID-19 Relief Fund" noted.

Our office is closed; however, staff is working remotely. If you have questions, staff can be reached by email at staff@hccfindiana.org or by phone at 812-738-6668 to access voicemail. We will get back with you as quickly as possible.

Food Pantries

Dare to Care Mobile Food PantriesUnity Chapel United Methodist Church1760 Lost Creek Rd. NW, RamseyContact: HCCS (812) 738-81432nd Saturday of the month 10:00am-11:30am*Bring your own bags, boxes, and photo ID  South Central Community School6595 Hwy 11, ElizabethContact: HCCS (812) 738-81432nd Saturday of the month 2:00 - 3:30pm*Bring your own bags, boxes, and photo ID

Harrison County Community Services101 Highway 62 West, Corydon812-738-8143Monday-Friday 8:30 - 4:30pm

Our Father ProvidesOasis Ministry Center109 W. Poplar St., Corydon812-738-2516Monday 1:00 - 7:00pm

St. Mary’s Breaking Bread2501 St. Mary’s Dr., Lanesville812-952-2853Tuesday 4:00 - 6:00pm Saturday 9:30 - 11:30am

St. Michael’s Church Food Pantry11400 Farmers Ln NE, Greenville812-364-6646Call to schedule a time

Victory Baptist Church8470 Hwy 135 NE, New Salisbury812-347-21013rd Thursday of the month 4:30 - 6:30pm