Here’s what ASSIST can do for you
ASSIST is a sexual assault and violence crisis center. Our primary services are indicated across this website. They include:
- Support groups
- STD testing
- Forensic medical exams
- Counseling
ASSIST also operates a Child Advocacy Center providing many similar services for children and families.
Here’s what ASSIST cannot do for you
We are not a shelter, housing authority, or financial assistance service. We are not able to provide:
- Housing assistance or rental assistance
- Heat assistance
- Food and groceries
- Temporary housing or shelter
Where you may find additional services
While we can’t provide many emergency cash or housing services, several organizations around Johnson, Bartholomew, and surrounding counties may be able to.
You should call them during their business hours with questions. ASSIST does not speak for or guarantee anything these partners provide.
Indiana 211 is the fastest way to find services available to you. Call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211
Places marked Rent and utility help can often help with rent, deposits, or utility bills if you qualify. In Indiana, your township trustee is the first place to ask. Everyone else on this list helps with food, clothing, or referrals.
Johnson County
Turning Point Domestic Violence Services
https://www.turningpointdv.org/
Columbus, IN. Serves Johnson, Bartholomew, Brown, Shelby, Jackson, and Jennings counties.
24-hour helpline: 800-221-6311
United Township (Johnson County) Trustee
1820 N Rd 575 W
Bargersville, IN 46106
317-422-5773
Franklin-Union-Needham Township Trustee
https://www.in.gov/townships/fun/
20 Circle Drive
Franklin, IN 46131
317-736-7511
United Way of Johnson County
https://www.uwjc.org/
594 Ironwood Dr
Franklin, IN 46131
317-736-7840
Pleasant Township Trustee
https://www.pleasanttownshiptrustee.org/
60 N Railroad St
Whiteland, IN 46184
317-535-7571
White River Township Trustee
https://whiterivertownship.org/
2929 S Morgantown Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
317-422-1143
Blue River Township Trustee
Rent and utility help224 S State Road 135
Trafalgar, IN 46181
812-371-6981
Clark Township Trustee
Rent and utility help1108 N Graham Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
317-862-2550
Southern Johnson County Township Trustee
Rent and utility help3600 N Hurricane Rd
Franklin, IN 46131
765-516-1598
Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County
https://jcpantry.org/
211 Commerce Dr
Franklin, IN 46131
317-736-5090
Bartholomew County
United Way of Bartholomew County
https://www.uwbarthco.org/
1531 Thirteenth Street, Suite 1100
Columbus, IN 47201
812-376-3001
Columbus Township Trustee
Rent and utility help1333 Washington St
Columbus, IN 47201
812-372-8249
Clay Township Trustee
Rent and utility help9922 E 25th St
Columbus, IN 47203
812-378-4834
Clifty Township Trustee
Rent and utility help16747 E Huffer Rd
Hope, IN 47246
812-546-5587
Flat Rock Township Trustee
Rent and utility help7850 N Depot St
Clifford, IN 47226
812-344-8896
German Township Trustee
Rent and utility help9428 Main St
Taylorsville, IN 47280
812-526-5505
Harrison Township Trustee
Rent and utility help8621 W Old Nashville Rd
Columbus, IN 47201
812-343-0662
Hawcreek Township Trustee
Rent and utility help313 Washington St
Hope, IN 47246
812-546-5947
Ohio Township Trustee
Rent and utility help8500 S State Road 58, Suite B
Columbus, IN 47201
812-603-2993
Sand Creek Township Trustee
Rent and utility help10140 S US 31
Elizabethtown, IN 47232
812-579-2001
Wayne Township Trustee
Rent and utility help849 E 450 S
Columbus, IN 47201
812-342-5080
Shelby County
SCUFFY (Shelby County United Fund For You)
https://www.scuffy.org/
126 N Harrison St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
317-398-6231
Addison Township Trustee
Rent and utility help210 Columbia Ave
Shelbyville, IN 46176
317-398-6896
Brandywine Township Trustee
Rent and utility helpPO Box 174
Fairland, IN 46126
317-835-8304
Hanover Township Trustee
Rent and utility helpPO Box 205
Morristown, IN 46161
317-498-0362
Hendricks Township Trustee
Rent and utility help7032 W 600 S
Edinburg, IN 46124
463-464-9948
Jackson Township Trustee
Rent and utility help6985 S 600 W
Edinburgh, IN 46124
317-729-5135
Liberty Township Trustee
Rent and utility help4812 E Michigan Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
317-403-4081
Marion Township Trustee
Rent and utility help81 E Rafferty Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
317-398-2025
Moral Township Trustee
Rent and utility help8333 N Frontage Rd
Fairland, IN 46126
317-835-7572
Noble Township Trustee
Rent and utility help307 N Conger St
St Paul, IN 47272
765-561-1303
Sugar Creek Township Trustee
Rent and utility help1900 N Academy Rd
Needham, IN 46162
317-835-2389
Union Township Trustee
Rent and utility help3179 N 775 E
Shelbyville, IN 46176
765-544-2540
Van Buren Township Trustee
Rent and utility help8929 N 150 E
Morristown, IN 46161
317-448-3246
Washington Township Trustee
Rent and utility helpPO Box 1
Flat Rock, IN 47234
812-603-0673
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Shelby County
https://svdpshelby.org/
424 E Jackson St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
317-395-7027
Brown County
United Way of South Central Indiana
https://www.unitedwaysci.org/
431 S College Ave
Bloomington, IN 47403
812-334-8370
Hamblen Township Trustee
Rent and utility help8120 Cordry Drive
Nineveh, IN 46164
317-560-9275
Jackson Township Trustee
Rent and utility help2468 State Road 45
Nashville, IN 47448
812-320-4564
Van Buren Township Trustee
Rent and utility help4040 State Road 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448
812-371-4375
Washington Township Trustee
Rent and utility help231 E Main St
Nashville, IN 47448
812-720-1439
South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP)
https://www.insccap.org/
746 Memorial Drive
Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-6636
St. Vincent de Paul Brown County Food Pantry
https://stvincentdepaulbrowncounty.com/
2901 Long Lake Rd
Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-8821
Mother’s Cupboard Community Kitchen
https://www.motherscupboardnashvillein.com/
646 Memorial Rd
Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-8038
