Organizations State & National Senior Service

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS)

533 N. Niles Ave., South Bend IN 46617 • 574-235-5092 602 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne IN 46802 • 260-449-7989 State Hotline: 800-992-6978 APS is not an emergency responder, if you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 911 immediately. Adult Protective Services investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, selfneglect, battery, and exploitation in anyone who may be an endangered adult.

AGING & IN-HOME SERVICES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA (AIHS)

8101 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne IN 46804 • 260-745-1200 • 800-552-3662 agingihs.org The mission of AIHS is to promote dignity, independence, and advocacy for all older adults, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers. AIHS was designated by the state of Indiana as the Area Agency on Aging for northeast Indiana serving nine counties including Huntington and Whitley.

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COMBINED COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS)

1195 Mariners Dr., Warsaw IN 46582 • 574-269-6019 combinedcommunityservices.org Provides comfort, hope and resources for neighbors in need. Offering “a hand up, not a hand out,” CCS removes barriers for low-income or in-crisis residents of Kosciusko County offering programs that educate and support clients and equip them to achieve a higher quality of life.

FOREVER LEARNING INSTITUTE (FLI)

St. Therese Little Flower Parish Center 54191 Ironwood Dr., South Bend IN 46635 • 574-282-1901 foreverlearninginstitute.org FLI offers seniors, 50 years of age or older, an opportunity to pursue intellectual challenges with other seniors throughout the community by continuing to expand their knowledge. Courses are 10 weeks in length and are taught by volunteer subject-matter enthusiasts covering topics such as history and political science, music, foreign languages, creative arts, literature, spirituality, health and wellness, technology and computers, and business.

HUNTINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

500 MacGahan St., P.O. Box 5204, Huntington IN 46750 • 260-359-4410 huntingtoncountycoa.org Provides respectful services to older and disabled residents and persons with disabilities in Huntington County to facilitate a lifestyle of dignity and independence. Services include homemaking, foot care, education, social activities, transportation and more.

KOSCIUSKO COMMUNITY SENIOR SERVICES

800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw IN 46580 • 574-267-2012 kosciuskoseniorservices.org Programs are developed in response to the needs of seniors in Kosciusko County. Services are provided to people age 60 and older and are also a Medicaid Waiver provider. The three major programs are Mobile Meals, Handicapped Van Transportation, and a Senior Activity Center. The purpose and goal is to develop services and alternatives to improve the life circumstances of seniors.

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AMS Health Insurance Advisors, LLC

Health Insurance Advisor Since 2000 Free Consultations 616 S. Buffalo Street Warsaw, IN 46580 574-306-2028

MEDICINE DISPOSAL

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• Huntington County

Huntington County Sheriff’s Department 332 E. State St., Huntington • 260-356-2520 Huntington County Solid Waste Management District 517 S. 300 W., Huntington • 260-358-4886 Wells County Sheriff’s Department 1615 W. Western Ave., Bluffton • 260-824-3426

• Kosciusko County

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department 221 W. Main St., Warsaw • 574-267-5667 Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District 220 S. Union, Warsaw • 574-372-3087 CVS Pharmacy 100 N. Detroit St., Warsaw • 574-267-6208

• Whitley County

Walgreens Pharmacy 6202 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-5120 Whitley County Sheriff’s Department 101 W. Market St., Columbia City • 260-244-6410

REAL SERVICES

1151 S. Michigan St., South Bend IN 46601 • 574-284-2644 realservices.org REAL Services is an umbrella organization for more than 20 programs that assist elderly, disabled and low-income individuals in 12 northern Indiana counties including Kosciusko. These programs address the needs of education, nutrition, self-sufficiency, and protection. • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana P.O. Box 1835, South Bend IN 46634 • 574-232-4121

• Aging & Disability Resource Center

1416 E. Mishawaka Ave., South Bend IN 46615 • 574-284-2642

• Meals on Wheels Office

121 Garst St., South Bend IN 46601 • 574-256-1649

• REAL Services of Kosciusko County

110 E. Prairie St., Ste. 2 & 3, Warsaw IN 46580 • 574-269-1173

• Weatherization Office

1202 S. Main St., South Bend IN 46601 • 574-284-2640

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

231 Waterfall Dr., Elkhart IN 46516 • 866-426-0532 2122 Lincolnway Ct., Fort Wayne IN 46819 • 877-223-6061 ssa.gov

UNITED WAY

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• United Way of Huntington County

356 W. Park Dr., Huntington, IN 46750 • 260-356-6160 huntingtonunitedway.org

• United Way of Whitley & Kosciusko Counties

119 E. Center St., Ste. A5, Warsaw IN 46580 • 574-269-2592 uwwk.org

WHITLEY COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

710 N. Opportunity Dr., Columbia City IN 46725 • 260-248-8944 whitleycountycouncilonaging.com Services and programs offered are transportation including 11 wheelchair accessible vehicles, building rental, food pantry, health programs, informational programs, medical equipment loan program, newsletters, nutrition, outdoor living park, referral services, supplemental food programs, tax assistance, and Woodlands senior activity center.