HEALTHY COMMUNITY
The United Way of Huntington County continues to support basic needs programs that provide immediate relief to Huntington County residents.
Blessings in a Backpack provides food on the weekend for Huntington County elementary students who might otherwise go hungry. Students who qualify financially for the free or reduced lunch program receive food during the week at school but are at risk of going hungry each weekend. Our program steps in to bridge this gap providing food for these students for the weekend.
Stillwater Hospice offers compassionate, patient-focused care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses in northeast Indiana. We provide end-of-life services and adult grief support, with integrative therapies such as music and massage therapy. We provide care in homes, assisted living facilities, and our dedicated Hospice Home, located just minutes from Huntington County.
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana - Client Advocate Program for Huntington County provides support services to people in Huntington county who are affected by a cancer diagnosis. Those services improve access to health care, increase financial stability, and provide mental health and wellness support. Those services include: financial assistance, transportation assistance, durable medical equipment, healthcare supplies, head coverings, nutrition counseling, mental health counseling, support groups, programs for children with cancer, oncology massage, exercise therapy, and advocacy.
McKenzie’s Hope - Domestic Violence Services McKenzie’s Hope offers advocacy services for adult survivors of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault. Our advocate works with clients to walk alongside them on their journey toward healing. Survivors can be referred from community organizations or call our advocate themselves.
McKenzie’s Hope - Child Advocacy Center provides services to children ages 2 to 17 who are suspected victims of child abuse as well as their non-offending parent/guardian. When children and their families arrive at McKenzie’s Hope we facilitate video-recorded forensic interviews by trained child interviewers in a child-friendly environment.
Place of Grace - Residential Recovery Services - exists to provide faith-based residential recovery services to help persons stop cycles of destructive behavior related to addiction, trauma and poverty. Place of Grace serves individuals exiting incarceration and inpatient substance abuse treatment who need support for their next steps.
New Life Ministries – Women’s Life House provides safe shelter and structured support for adult women through a four-phase, faith-based transitional housing program. Whether obtaining employment, saving money, attending program-required classes, and much more, this program is designed to meet women at their crossroads and educate and equip them with the skills required to get back on track to living a successful life.
New Life Ministries – Men’s Life House provides safe shelter and structured support for adult men through a four-phase, faith-based transitional housing program. Whether obtaining employment, saving money, attending program-required classes, or much more, this program is designed to meet men at their crossroads and educate and equip them with the skills required to get back on track to living a successful life.
Council on Aging - Huntington Area Transportation is a public transportation service for ALL citizens of Huntington County. HAT provides the reservations, scheduling and operation of door-to-door service. Drivers are trained in safety and passenger assistance. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available.
Pathfinder - Resident Support participants will attend a series of health and wellness classes at the McMillen Center designed to build practical skills that support healthier and more independent lives. These classes expand on previously successful programming and provide hands-on instruction that participants can apply in their daily routines.