Emergency Shelter

For Teens Only: "Stepping Stones". 322 S. Euclid St. Bloomington, IN 47403. Sheri Benham MSW, executive director. 339-9771. Transitional housing for young people 16-20 years old who are experiencing homelessness or are transitioning from foster care. click for map

For Men & Women Only (No Children): "Martha's House" 919 S. Rogers, Jodi Tobias, executive director 332-1444 or 336-2597. On Bloomington Transit route #2. click for map

For Men Only (No Children): Backstreet Missions 215 Westplex Dr. just north of 3rd St. west of S. Patterson Dr. Hrs: M-F 9am-5pm. (Backstreet can help pay for a few days of families with children motel lodging on a case by case basis.) 333-1905.

For Families (Children Welcome) Bloomington Township Trustee "Rosie's Place": 2111 W. Vernal Pike 336-4976. Families must have been residents within the Blgtn Township boundaries of: going north of 3rd st., going east to Kerr rd, and going west to Highway 37. Includes the schools of Arlington, Fairview, Marlin, University, TNMS, and BHSN. Families receive up to 5 days of emergency shelter. click for map

For Families (Children Welcome) Salvation Army 111 N. Rogers Street 336-4310. Families are offered transitional housing opportunities when they meet criteria for future stability. This service is very limited and families are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Other service offered: Temporary financial assistance for local motel lodging, (2-3 days max) on a case-by-case basis. This opportunity can sometimes be extended when other agencies or churches offer to pay for temporary lodging. click for map

For Families (Children Welcome) "Ruthie's Place" 1629 "J" Street, Bedford (812) 278-9433. Families are allowed to stay for up to 30 days and can be extended if needed by the shelter advocate. Ruthie's Place prefers Lawrence county families but will consider out of county homeless families on an emergency basis. click for map.

For Families (Children Welcome) "Wellspring Shelter" 301 W. Harrison Street, Martinsville. (765) 342-6661. Families are allowed to stay for up to 30 days and this can be extended if needed by the shelter advocate. Wellspring Shelter prefers Morgan county families but will consider out of county homeless families on an emergency basis. click for map

For Families with Children: Monroe County Office of Families & Children (Welfare Office) 401 E. Miller Drive. CPS Hotline: 336-6641. Families with children can apply for, through Child Protective Services, the "Family Unification Program." If qualified they can be bumped to the top of the Section 8 waiting list and hopefully receive housing within a few days or weeks. In life-threatening emergencies, such as severely cold weather, the children could be temporarily placed in foster care until housing is provided for. click for map