Housing-Navigation & Resources
Navigation & Case Management
SocialServe Listings: You can enter your zipcode and find current apartment listings as well as search for specific items such as section 8 vouchers, accessibility, pets, etc. The link that is attached for Bloomington but you can search for elsewhere by selecting by selecting “Choose a different area” in the middle of the page. The advanced search option allows you to put in a specific property, get info on amount of security deposit and see if utilities, etc. are included in rent.
Shalom Center/Beacon Inc.: Day shelter with breakfast 8-9am, lunch 12-1:30pm, restrooms, and walk-in case management located at 620 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
Hours: between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Phone Number: (812) 334-5728.
Their Outreach Coordinator can be reached at x121 (this is street outreach for people already unhoused).
Friend’s Place/Beacon Inc.: Overnight, emergency shelter for sober adults (age 18+) with priority given to Monroe County residents. The shelter is open daily from 5:15pm – 7:45am. To access an available bed, guests should arrive at Friend’s Place 5:15pm at 919 S. Rogers St. in Bloomington. Clients can sleep, eat two meals a day, wash their clothes and take care of personal hygiene needs. There are 40 beds, 28 for men and 12 for women so there may not be openings. Availability can be checked through the Shalom Center (812) 334-5728 or call Friend’s Place at (812) 332-1444.
New Hope for Families: Temporary emergency shelter and access to housing resources for families (one or more adults with custody of one or more minor dependants. New Hope’s phone number is (812) 334-9840 and here is a link to a form to get on their waitlist New Hope for Families
Middleway House: MWH provides counseling services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Their Legal advocates will work with clients over the phone and in person to help with issues such as completing protective orders, or other ways of receiving help from the Court and can be reached at (812) 333-7404. The Rise is a transitional shelter called for individuals and families escaping violence. For info and to get on their waiting list please call (812) 337-4510.
MWH Crisis Line 812-336-0846 is available 24 hours. Middle Way House
Allison Chopra is a local attorney providing free legal representation in protective order hearings and evictions with domestic violence related issues. She can be reached at achopra@d10probono.org.
New Leaf New Life: NLNL can assist with resumes, obtaining personal documentation such as BMV forms for IDs and birth certificates while taking care of any fees associated, and submitting HIP and SNAP applications. In addition, they are distributors for Access Wireless, the government phone program, and if a person qualifies for benefits they currently have phones on hand which they will receive immediately. Office hours are M-F 10am-4pm and anyone may visit to obtain resources regardless of criminal history however, we do request appointments be made for more in-depth assessments and Access phone applications. 1010 S Walnut Street Suite H Bloomington, IN 47401 Phone# 812-355-6842
Hotels for Homeless (H4H): Emergency housing to individuals and/or families experiencing homelessness, with special focus on those affected by or vulnerable to the Covid-19 pandemic. H4H is grounded in low-barrier, Housing First principles proven to reduce homelessness and preserve community resources. Go to their website under “Services” Hotels for Homeless to fill out a form to get on their waiting list. Email contact: h4hbloomington@gmail.com
Stride Center: Located at 312 N. Morton Street Bloomington and open 24 hours. The diversion center serves as a transition for people experiencing substance use or mental health crisis who need a connection to care and a place to go rather than hospitalization or imprisonment. The goal of the Stride Center is to deescalate the situation and connect the guest with resources in the community. Phone# 812-650-4878
Wheeler Mission-Bloomington: Short-term emergency shelter services including with meals, shower availability and clothing/toiletry item distribution. Guests are also eligible to receive case management support, life skills development, and job readiness training and referrals to other Bloomington-area social service organizations for medical, employment, and housing assistance. Wheeler Missions’s Employed program offers temporary housing and support for men who are already working full-time, part-time, or as temporary employees within the Bloomington area. They can choose to stay at Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s Center for Men for 60 days (extensions available) in order to save money while they successfully transition into permanent, independent housing. 215 S. Westplex Ave Bloomington IN 47404 (812) 333-1905.