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.
Long-Term Housing
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.
Immediate Shelter
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.
- Everyone staying in the Night Shelter program at UCS is assigned/eligible to be assigned a duty assignment
- Alcohol and/or illegal drugs are not allowed on shelter property
- Smoking is prohibited inside the building. Smoke breaks are scheduled during designated times in the courtyard.
- Food and Drinks are not allowed upstairs in the Night Shelter
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.
Food and Goods Resources
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.
Medical
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.
Employment/Legal
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.
Commonly Needed Forms/Documents
How to obtain commonly needed documents and forms
- Please note: You may only replace a driver’s license, learner’s permit, CDL, or identification card a maximum of 10 times online before you must visit a BMV branch.
- To replace online, applicant must create a myBMV account by providing their driver’s license number, last four digits of their social security number, and legal ZIP code.
- Some applicants are not eligible to renew or replace online because their residential address, township, or zip code has changed, or they amended some other information with the BMV after their last card was issued. If you need to change your name or residential address, you will need to visit a branch to amend your license.
- Certified copies of birth and death certificates are available from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) online with payment using a credit card through the Vital Records Online Ordering System. If you prefer to pay by check or money order, please submit the request via mail.
- You may also obtain a copy by visiting the Local Health Department where the birth or death occurred. (Check here to find the county office locations). IDOH does not provide on-site service. For additional information or questions contact IDOH Vital Records at (317) 233-2700.
- For American Citizens born outside of the U.S., you will need to contact Bureau of Consulate Affairs.
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:
- Get Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare.
- Have never received benefits or SSI.
- Have applied for benefits.
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).
