The Community Resource Guide is a tool to help members of the community locate organizations that can assist with a variety of services ranging from shelter to food and even medical resources. The listing below is divided into the following categories: Long-Term Housing, Immediate Shelter, Food Pantries, Medical, Employment, and Legal. Each resource will have its address, phone number, linked website, brief description, and any known documents that may be needed to use the services they provide.
Near the bottom of the page, you will find a list of commonly needed documents/forms and ways to possibly obtain them or replacements.
You may also print our Community Resource Guide for information about local organizations and services.
Family Self-Sufficiency Program and Rental Demonstration Assistance. Initial online application has no requirements but leads to a second application that will require some documentation.
Foreclosure Mitigation and Homeownership Education/Financial Literacy Classes. Need: proof of income (pay stub or benefit verification letter), valid government issued ID, utility bills in their name, one month of bank statements, copy of lease/mortgage for foreclosure mitigation/eviction.
Community Housing Advocacy Team (CHAT) which provides resources on housing. No required documents for first meeting.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) helps and supports low-income veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness and/or need help transitioning to permanent housing. Will need a Military ID Number.
Short-term housing, three hot meals a day, and rehabilitation programs. Men only, breathalyzer test required. Need picture ID.
Women-only temporary shelter. Will have duty assignments to fulfill around the house as condition of stay.
United Caring Services’ Men’s Emergency Night Shelter provides a safe and secure overnight haven for homeless men from 7:00 pm until 7:00 am. Will have duty assignments to fulfill around the house as a condition of stay.
United Caring Services offers the only Day Shelter (drop-in center) services in Evansville for men, women, and children offering 3 meals a day for 7 days a week. Provide services for children, families, elderly, disabled, near homeless and homeless individuals.
The Day Shelter is open from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm, seven days a week.
Family shelter, three meals and two snacks a day, laundry access, resource connection.
No documents are needed. Will assist if documents are needed in the future.
The resourcs below marked with * are part of the Evansville Emergency Food Pantry Consortium (EEFPC). When new to EEFPC, you will need social security cards and birth dates for people in household. Once in the system, you will just need photo ID. Individuals can visit once every 30 days to an EEFPC member for food.
Patchwork Central also has a bike program (call ahead), and a neighborhood hospitality time and area (relax, coffee, showers), and phone access.
Hangers serves any EVSC student in need, with a recommendation from a school counselor, principal, social worker, nurse, or other school staff. An appointment is scheduled once a recommendation is received.
Hangers provide clothing and hygiene products via a one-time per year visit for EVSC students.
The Primary Care Clinic located on the first floor provides comprehensive medical care and social services for those 18 and older.
Services provided for patients are: Chronic and Acute Care, Social Services, Family Planning, Behavioral Health, and on-site Lab services. Prescription Assistance is provided for those that have a qualifying income.
The dental clinic is located on the second floor of the Main Campus. General dental services are provided for those 13 and older for those who do not have dental insurance as well as those who do have dental insurance.
You will need photo ID or passport, insurance card if insured, and proof of income (pay stub).
The Family Clinic provides comprehensive medical and social services for all ages, babies to geriatrics. Services provided are: Chronic and Acute Care, Well child and school and sports physicals, Vaccinations, Family Planning, Social Services, Behavioral Health, and on-site Lab services. Prescription Assistance is provided for those that have a qualifying income.
You will need photo ID or passport, insurance card if insured, and proof of income (pay stub).
Documents needed depend on service but generally: photo ID, proof of insurance or Medicaid if applicable.
2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps Hoosiers across Indiana find the local resources they need. Dial 2-1-1 to connect with a navigator. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Comprehensive Pediatric services include well child and acute care, school and sports physicals, vaccines, case management, behavioral health, social services, and well child and acute care visits by our experienced and caring pediatric team.
Comprehensive Prenatal and Women’s Health Services are provided by a compassionate and experienced team of a certified nurse midwife and physicians. Services include family planning, women’s annual exams and gyn care, psychiatry, and routine comprehensive prenatal care.
A full time social worker and on-site lab services are available.
You will need photo ID or passport, insurance card if insured, and proof of income (pay stub).
John St.- Houses two services: Woodson Homeless Health Clinic provides comprehensive medical and social services for those 18 and older. Services provided are: Chronic and Acute Care, Social Services, Family Planning, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Homeless Health Outreach, and on-site Lab services. Prescription Assistance is provided for those that have a qualifying income.
Beacon Recovery Services and Psychiatry Services provides: Outpatient substance abuse use treatment, mental health groups, psychiatry, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).
You will need a photo ID or passport, an insurance card if insured, and proof of income (pay stub).
Affordable dental, medical, and pregnancy care for anyone currently uninsured, underinsured, and insured.
Need photo ID, pay history (give general idea of monthly income). They do bill Medicaid and recommend setting appointments over walk-ins.
Resources and assistance for those seeking employment.
Initial visit requires no documents but documents will be required and based upon what programs a person tries to enroll in.
Provide civil legal services to low-income residents of Vanderburgh County
Community Job Link assists individuals with disabilities in locating competitive employment in the community.
Vocational Rehabilitation Referral needed; staff can help with filling out.
A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities obtain employment through training, job coaching, assistive technology, and job accommodations.
Contact the main Evansville office to set up an initial assessment for eligibility. Please bring any relevant medical documentation from your doctor(s). If you don’t have this documentation, VR will have you sign consent forms that will be sent to your doctor(s) in order to receive the appropriate documentation.
Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
How to obtain commonly needed documents and forms
The Benefit Verification Letter, sometimes called a “budget letter,” a “benefits letter,” a “proof of income letter,” or a “proof of award letter” serves as proof that you either:
You can request one online by using your Social Security account, which will allow you to immediately view, print, and save a copy of the letter. You can call to request one at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Through your employer which should be able to direct you to the appropriate website/portal. The Library can assist by providing internet access and limited guidance. You will need to know how to log in (i.e. login information such as username and password).