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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.

La Guía de Recursos Comunitarios es una herramienta para ayudar a miembros de la comunidad a localizar organizaciones que pueden ayudar con una variedad de servicios desde vivienda hasta alimentos e incluso recursos médicos. La lista a continuación está dividida entre las siguientes categorías: Vivienda a Largo Plazo, Albergue Inmediato, Despensas de Alimentos, Servicios Médicos, Empleos, y Legal. Cada recurso contará con su domicilio, número de teléfono, sitio web enlazado, breve descripción, y si sabemos de cualquier documento que podría ser requerido para usar los servicios que ofrecen.

Casi al final de la página, encontraras una lista de documentos/formas comúnmente necesitadas y la manera de posiblemente obtenerlos o reemplazarlos.

También puedes imprimir nuestro Guía de Recursos Comunitario para información sobre organizaciones locales y servicios.

Commonly Needed Forms/Documents

Driver’s License | Replacement | Photo ID
  • 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.

Indiana Birth or Death Certificate
  • 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.

Benefit Verification Letter

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.

Pay Stubs

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).

Community Resources • Recursos Comunitarios

Long-Term Housing • Vivienda a Largo Plazo

Evansville Housing Authority

  • Family Self-Sufficiency Program and Rental Demonstration Assistance. The initial online application has no requirements but leads to a second application that will require some documentation.
  • Programa Familiar Autosuficiente y Asistencia de Demostración de Arrendamiento. Solicitud inicial en línea no tiene requisitos, pero lleva a una segunda solicitud que requiere alguna documentación.
  • 812.428.8500
  • 500 SE 10th St., Evansville, IN 47713

Aurora

  • Community Housing Advocacy Team (CHAT) which provides resources on housing. No required documents for first meeting.
  • Equipo Comunitario de Apoyo para la Vivienda, (conocido como CHAT) que brinda recursos de vivienda. No se requieren documentos para la primera junta.
  • 812.428.3246
  • Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-4:30, Fri. 8:30-4:00
  • 1001 Mary St., Evansville, IN 47710

Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE)

  • 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.
  • Mitigación de Ejecuciones Hipotecarias y Educación sobre Propiedad de Vivienda/Clases de Educación Financiera. Necesita: comprobante de ingresos (talonario de pago o carta de verificación de beneficios), identificación válida emitida por el gobierno, facturas de servicios públicos a su nombre, un mes de estados de cuenta bancarios, copia del contrato de arrendamiento/hipoteca para mitigación/desalojo de ejecución hipotecaria.
  • 812.425.4241
  • 401 S.E. 6th Street, Suite 001, Evansville, IN 47713

Volunteers of America Evansville Supportive Services for Veteran Families

  • 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.
  • Los Servicios de Apoyo para Familias de Veteranos (SSVF) ayudan y apoyan a los veteranos de bajos ingresos que no tienen hogar, corren el riesgo de quedarse sin hogar y/o necesitan ayuda para hacer la transición a una vivienda permanente. Necesitará un número de identificación militar.
  • 812.962.6797
  • 501 John St., Evansville, IN 47713

Habitat for Humanity of Evansville

  • Habitat for Humanity of Evansville builds houses in partnership with people in need and then sells the houses to homeowner partners. Homeowners are selected based on their need for housing, ability to repay a zero-percent APR mortgage, and willingness to partner with Habitat. Because of Habitat’s no-profit loans, the homes are built on volunteer labor, and mortgage payments are affordable for low-income partners.
  • 812.425.5623
  • 812.425.5623
  • 560 E Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711

Immediate Shelter • Refugio inmediato

Evansville Rescue Mission

  • Short-term housing, three hot meals a day, and rehabilitation programs. Men only, breathalyzer test required. Need picture ID.
  • Vivienda a corto plazo, tres comidas calientes al día y programas de rehabilitación. Solo para hombres, se requiere prueba de alcoholemia. Necesita una identificación con foto.
  • 812.421.3800
  • 500 SE 10th St., Evansville, IN 47713

Ruth’s House

  • Women-only temporary shelter. Will have duty assignments to fulfill around the house as condition of stay.
  • Albergue temporal solo para mujeres. Tendrá asignaciones de deberes para realizar en la casa como condición de estadía.
  • 812.422.0297
  • 321 E Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713

United Caring Services Men’s Shelter • (Refugio para hombres)

  • 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.
  • El Refugio Nocturno de Emergencia para Hombres de United Caring Services brinda un refugio nocturno seguro para hombres sin hogar desde las 7:00 pm hasta las 7:00 am. Tendrá asignaciones de deberes que cumplir en la casa como condición de estadía.
  • Everyone staying in the Night Shelter program at UCS is assigned/eligible to be assigned a duty assignment
  • Todos los que se quedan en el programa de Refugio Nocturno en UCS son asignados/elegibles para que se les asigne una tarea.
  • Alcohol and/or illegal drugs are not allowed on shelter property
  • El alcohol y/o las drogas ilegales no están permitidos en la propiedad del albergue.
  • Smoking is prohibited inside the building. Smoke breaks are scheduled during designated times in the courtyard.
  • Está prohibido fumar dentro del edificio. Los permisos para fumar se programan durante los horarios designados en el patio.
  • Food and Drinks are not allowed upstairs in the Night Shelter
  • No se permiten alimentos ni bebidas en el piso de arriba del Refugio Nocturno.
  • 812.422.0297
  • 324 NW 6th St., Evansville, IN 47708

United Caring Services Day Shelter • (Refugio Diurno)

  • 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.
  • Refugio diurno de United Caring Services
    United Caring Services ofrece los únicos servicios de refugio diurno (centro de acogida sin previa cita) en Evansville para hombres, mujeres y niños que ofrecen 3 comidas al día durante los 7 días de la semana. Proporciona servicios para niños, familias, ancianos, discapacitados, personas casi sin hogar y personas sin hogar.
  • The Day Shelter is open from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm, seven days a week.
  • El albergue diurno está abierto de 7:00 am a 6:00 pm, los siete días de la semana.
  • 812.422.0297
  • 324 NW 6th St., Evansville, IN 47708

Ozanam Family Shelter • (Albergue Familiar)

  • Family shelter, three meals and two snacks a day, laundry access, resource connection.
  • Refugio familiar, tres comidas y dos refrigerios al día, acceso a lavandería, conexión con recursos.
  • No documents are needed. Will assist if documents are needed in the future.
  • No se necesitan documentos. Ayudará si se necesitan documentos en el futuro.
  • 812.422.2214
  • 1100 Read St., Evansville, IN 47708

Food and Goods Resources • Recursos de Alimentos Y Bienes

The resources 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.

Los recursos a continuación marcados con * son parte  del Consorcio de despensa de alimentos de emergencia  de Evansville (EEFPC). Cuando sea nuevo en EEFPC,  necesitará tarjetas de seguro social y fechas de  nacimiento de las personas en el hogar. Una vez en el  sistema, solo necesitará una identificación con foto. Las  personas pueden acudir una vez cada 30 días a un  miembro de EEFPC para obtener alimentos.

St. Matthews Christian*

  • 812.422.8023
  • 3007 1st Ave., Evansville, IN 47710

Nativity Eastside Pantry*

  • 812.306.8053
  • 321 E Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713

Patchwork Central*

  • Patchwork Central also has a bike program (call ahead), and a neighborhood hospitality time and area (relax, coffee, showers), and phone access.
  • Patchwork Central también tiene un programa de  bicicletas (llame con anticipación) y un horario y área  de hospitalidad del vecindario (relajece, café, duchas) y  acceso telefónico.
  • 812.424.2735
  • 100 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47713

Zion Missionary Baptist Church*

  • 812.423.1963
  • 1800 S. Governor St., Evansville, IN 47713

St. Vincent de Paul*

  • 812.425.3485
  • 809 N. Lafayette, Evansville, IN 47711

West Side Food Pantry*

  • 812.423.7636
  • 2201 W. Illinois St., Evansville, IN 47712

Hangers by EVSC Foundation

  • Hangers serve 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 de la Fundación EVSC sirve a cualquier  estudiante de EVSC que lo necesite, con una  recomendación de un consejero escolar, director,  trabajador social, enfermera u otro personal escolar. Se  programa una cita una vez que se recibe una  recomendación.
  • Hangers provide clothing and hygiene products via a one-time per year visit for EVSC students.
  • Hangers proporciona ropa y productos de higiene a  través de una visita anual para los estudiantes de EVSC.
  • 812.435.8888 ext. 22212
  • 2319 Stringtown Rd, Door 27, Evansville, IN 47711

Medical • Médico

ECHO

  • The Primary Care Clinic located on the first floor provides comprehensive medical care and social services for those 18 and older.
  • La Clínica de atención primaria ubicada en el primer  piso brinda atención médica integral y servicios sociales  para mayores de 18 años.
  • 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 who have a qualifying income.
  • Los servicios que se brindan a los pacientes son:  atención crónica y aguda, servicios sociales,  planificación familiar, salud del comportamiento y  servicios de laboratorio en la clínica. Se proporciona  asistencia con recetas para aquellos que tienen un  ingreso que califique.
  • 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.
  • La clínica dental está ubicada en el segundo piso del  Campus Principal. Se brindan servicios dentales  generales para personas mayores de 13 años que no  tienen seguro dental, así como para aquellos que sí  tienen seguro dental.
  • You will need photo ID or passport, insurance card if insured, and proof of income (pay stub).
  • Necesitará una identificación con foto o pasaporte,  tarjeta de seguro si está asegurado y comprobante de  ingresos (recibo de pago).
  • 812.492.8310
  • 315 Mulberry Street, Evansville, IN 47713

ECHO | Pediatric, Prenatal, & Women’s Health Care

  • 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. 
  • Los servicios pediátricos integrales incluyen cuidados  agudos y de niños sanos, exámenes físicos escolares y  deportivos, vacunas, administración de casos, salud  conductual, servicios sociales y visitas de cuidados  agudos y de niños sanos por parte de nuestro  experimentado y atento equipo pediátrico.
  • Comprehensive Prenatal and Women’s Health Services are provided by a compassionate and experienced team of certified nurse, midwives and physicians. Services include family planning, women’s annual exams and gyn care, psychiatry, and routine comprehensive prenatal care. 
  • Los servicios integrales de salud prenatal y de la mujer  son proporcionados por un equipo compasivo y  experimentado de enfermeras parteras certificadas y  médicos. Los servicios incluyen planificación familiar, exámenes anuales para mujeres y atención  ginecológica, psiquiatría y atención prenatal integral de rutina.
  • A full-time social worker and on-site lab services are available.
  • Se encuentran disponibles trabajadores sociales de  tiempo completo y servicios de laboratorio en la clínica.
  • You will need photo ID or passport, insurance card if insured, and proof of income (pay stub).
  • Necesitará una identificación con foto o pasaporte,  tarjeta de seguro si está asegurado y comprobante de  ingresos (recibo de pago).
  • 812.436.4501
  • 316 Chandler Ave., Evansville, IN 47713

ECHO | Division Street Family Clinic (Clínica Familiar)

  • 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.
  • La Clínica Familiar brinda servicios integrales médicos y  sociales para todas las edades, desde bebés hasta  geriatría. Los servicios que se brindan son: atención  crónica y aguda, exámenes físicos para niños sanos y exámenes escolares y para deportes, vacunas,  planificación familiar, servicios sociales, salud  conductual y servicios de laboratorio en la clínica. Se  proporciona asistencia con recetas para aquellos que  tienen ingreso que califica.
  • You will need photo ID or passport, insurance card if insured, and proof of income (pay stub).
  • Necesitará una identificación con foto o pasaporte,  tarjeta de seguro si está asegurado y comprobante de  ingresos (recibo de pago).
  • 812.424.2735
  • 100 Washington Ave, Evansville, IN 47713

ECHO | John St. Woodson Clinic

  • 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. 
  • Alberga dos servicios: Woodson Homeless Health Clinic  brinda servicios médicos y sociales integrales para  personas mayores de 18 años. Los servicios que se  brindan son: atención crónica y aguda, servicios  sociales, planificación familiar, psiquiatría, salud del  comportamiento, extensión de servicios de salud para  personas sin hogar y servicios de laboratorio en la  clínica. Se proporciona asistencia con recetas para  aquellos que tienen un ingreso que califica.
  • Beacon Recovery Services and Psychiatry Services provides: Outpatient substance abuse use treatment, mental health groups, psychiatry, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).
  • Beacon Recovery Services and Psychiatry Services  brinda: Tratamiento ambulatorio por abuso de  sustancias, grupos de salud mental, psiquiatría y  tratamiento asistido por medicamentos (MAT).
  • You will need a photo ID or passport, an insurance card if insured, and proof of income (pay stub).
  • Necesitará una identificación con foto o pasaporte, una  tarjeta de seguro si está asegurado y un comprobante  de ingresos (recibo de pago).
  • 812.436.0224
  • 401 John Street Primary Care Clinic, Evansville, IN 47713

Vanderburgh County Health Department • (Departamento de Salud del Condado de Vanderburgh)

Evansville/Impact Christian Health Clinic and Dental Clinic • (Clínica de Salud Cristiana y Clínica Dental)

  • Affordable dental, medical, and pregnancy care for anyone currently uninsured, underinsured, and insured.
  • Atención dental, médica y de embarazo accesible para  cualquier persona que actualmente no tenga seguro,  que tenga seguro insuficiente o que tenga seguro.
  • Need photo ID, pay history (give general idea of monthly income). They do bill Medicaid and recommend setting appointments over walk-ins.
  • Necesita una identificación con foto, historial de pago  (proporcione una idea general de los ingresos  mensuales). Facturan a Medicaid y recomiendan  programar citas en vez de visitas sin cita previa.
  • 812.426.6152
  • 265 Bellmeade Ave., Evansville, IN 47713

Indiana 211

  • 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.
  • 2-1-1 es un servicio gratuito y confidencial que ayuda a  los residentes de Indiana a encontrar los recursos  locales que necesitan. Marque 2-1-1 para conectarse  con un navegador. Disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7  días de la semana.
  • Dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966
  • Marque 2-1-1 o 1-866-211-9966
  • Text your ZIP Code to 898-211
  • Envía tu Código Postal (Zip Code) por mensaje de texto  al 898-211

Employment/Legal • Empleo/Legal

WorkOne

  • Resources and assistance for those seeking employment.
  • Recursos y asistencia para aquellos que buscan empleo.
  • Initial visit requires no documents but documents will be required and based upon what programs a person tries to enroll in.
  • La visita inicial no requiere documentos, pero se  requerirán documentos basado en los programas en los  que se intente inscribir.
  • 812.424.4473
  • 4600 Washington Ave., Suite 113, Evansville, IN 47714

Community Job Link/Arc of Evansville • (Enlace Comunitario de trabajo)

  • Community Job Link assists individuals with disabilities in locating competitive employment in the community.
  • Community Job Link (Enlace Comunitario de empleo) ayuda a las personas con discapacidades a encontrar un  empleo competitivo en la Comunidad.
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Referral needed; staff can help with filling out.
  • Remisión de Rehabilitación Vocacional es necesaria; el  personal puede ayudarle a llenar formas.
  • 812.428.4500
  • 615 W. Virginia St., Evansville, IN 47710

Legal Aid Society • (Sociedad de Asistencia Legal)

  • Provide civil legal services to low-income residents of Vanderburgh County.
  • Brinda servicios legales civiles a los residentes de bajos  ingresos del condado de Vanderburgh.
  • 812.435.5173
  • 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Civic Center Complex, Room 105, Evansville, IN 47708

Vocational Rehabilitation • (Rehabilitación Vocacional)

  • A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities obtain employment through training, job coaching, assistive technology, and job accommodations. 
  • Una agencia estatal que ayuda a las personas con  discapacidades a obtener empleo a través de  capacitación, orientación laboral, tecnología de  asistencia y adaptaciones laborales.
  • 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. 
  • Comuníquese con la oficina principal de Evansville para  programar una evaluación inicial de elegibilidad. Traiga  cualquier documentación médica relevante de su(s)
  • médico(s). Si no tiene esta documentación, VR le pedirá  que firme formularios de consentimiento que se  enviarán a su(s) médico(s) para recibir la documentación adecuada.
  • Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Abierto de Lunes-Viernes, 8:00am a 4:30 pm.
  • 812.425.1367
  • 700 E Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713

Evansville Association of the Blind – Career Development Center

  • EAB educates, employs, and empowers individuals through a variety of services. The organization enables disabled persons with the necessary skills to live an advantageous lifestyle.
  • The purpose of the Career Development Center is to help individuals develop general work skills and habits that are necessary and compatible to the skills found in the clerical field. Career Development Center is interested in seeing every student leave the programs prepared to seek employment.
  • 812.422.1181
  • 500 N 2nd Ave., Evansville, IN 47710

Evansville Christian Life Center

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

  • The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service job training program for older Americans. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides training for older job seekers who have low incomes and are unemployed.
  • 812.774.1121
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