Local Resources
ABA Therapy
Unlocking The Spectrum was created with the mission of making ABA Therapy accessible to children with autism by providing the highest quality ABA Therapy services to areas of need.
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Children and Adolescent Care
Columbus Behavioral Center provides psychiatric and behavioral treatment to children and adolescents in need of structured and compassionate support in the Columbus, Indiana, area.
Learn more about our programs and services for children and adolescents, including inpatient and outpatient options for teens and specialized treatment for children of military families.
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Inpatient: Hendricks Behavioral Hospital specializes in stabilizing the at-risk adolescent when serious depression, anxiety, suicidal or self-harming behaviors occur.
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Their team will help the adolescent identify their individual triggers and develop self-regulation skills to assist them as they transition back into the community.
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Outpatient: Strive Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is part of the continuum of care offered for adolescents (13-17) and can be used as a step-down from inpatient care or a possible preventative to inpatient placement.
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Programs use evidenced based treatment therapies to strengthen the individual’s functioning while providing the tools to return to healthy daily activities. Programs are designed to help each individual identify their own triggers to negative thought processes and behaviors and develop effective self-regulation skills they can use at home, in the community and at school.
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Day Programs
Developmental Services, Inc. is a 501-C-3 not-for-profit organization that provides services for adults and children with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities. DSI was established in 1975 and provides early intervention for infants and toddlers, residental living options, job training, placement and follow-along, respite care, family support, individualized community-based services, and many ohter services. DSI has locations throughout southern Indiana, including Seymour.
Enhance, Inc.
Enhance, Inc. is an adult day program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is owned by Jim Shepherd. For more information contact:
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REACH COLUMBUS is a day program for adults with Developmental and/or Intellectual Disabilities. They provide expereiences to help expands opportunities to grow in job knowledge, life skills, healthy lifestyles, and social/emotional intelligence.
CONTACT: jennifer@reachcolumbus.net or (812) 371-0385
Job Training
REACHability offers an individualized approach to pre-employment training in both group and individual settings.
CONTACT: reachability@reachcolumbus.net or (812) 371-0385.
4 Corners Employment Service, INC helps those with disabilities to find employment in Jenning, Jackson, and Scott County.
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a program within the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services of the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) that assists individuals with all types of disabilities achieve employment outcomes. Vocational Rehabilitation services are offered in every county in Indiana, and eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation is not based on income or financial resources.
Vocational Rehabilitation can assist with the following:
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Exploring your employment interests and skills
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Helping you find your first job
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Providing assistive technology and other services to help you keep your job
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Re-entering employment after a period of not working
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Training for a new career due to factors related to your disability
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Providing services for career advancement
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for VR, referrals can be submitted online by clicking here OR by contacting a VR office by telephone. To access a statewide map to find your local office, click here.
For more information, visit the VR website: https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/rehabilitation-employment/vocational-rehabilitation-employment/
Other Local Resources
Friendship Special Needs Bible Study
Special Needs Bible Study allows people with special needs to study God's word, have fellowship, and have fun! This is during school months!
Redeemer Lutheran Church
504 N Walnut Street, Seymour, IN 47274
We meet on Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Call Susan Hessong for information
(812) 528-3674
Night to Shine is a one-of-a-kind prom experience for those with special needs aged 14 and older. This is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.
Trustee Assistance
Need help finding assistance for food, for senior and adults with disabilities, and/or government- based assistance?
Need help in finding Home Care, Hospice Care, Private Duty/Homemaker Services/Personal Care, Extended Care, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Durable Medical Equipment, Transportation, Housing, Meals and Food Pantries, Medication Delivery, Personal Response Systems, and Other Services?
IPMG is Indiana's preeminent statewide provider of case management services for participants in the state's Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid Waiver program.
The mission of Assisted Independence is for individuals supported to live active and healthy lives at home and in the community. They provide Day Habilitation services, Respite (RSPO) services, Residential Habilitation and Support services, Participant Assistance and Care services, and Recreational Therapy services.
Thrive Alliance is guided by the vision that everyone has the opportunity to live a secure, engaged and independent life, our mission at Thrive Alliance is to improve the quality of life and health for people at risk of losing their independence.
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Project Lifesaver
Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed for at risk individuals who are prone to the life-threatening behavior of wandering.
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To apply for Project Lifesaver in Jackson County, Indiana, contact:
Seymour Police Department
(812) 522-1234
Jason Wynn- Email- jtwynn@seymour.in.gov
Chadd Rogers- Email- cerogers@seymour.in.gov
Achieving Right Choices
The Arc of Jackson County launched a new program, Achieving Right Choices, for special education classrooms in Jackson County in 2021. It is designed to discuss feelings and emotions and healthy ways to respond. This is a fun and interactive program. At the end of the school year, students will be given information about The Arc of Jackson County so their families can learn about services. We are currently serving 23 classrooms and 1 adult-day program.
Contact:
Kendra Harris (812) 271-2200
Special Olympics is a sports organization that uses the power of sport as a catalyst for social change, working to end discrimination and empower people with intellectual disabilities to reach their fullest potential on and off the playing field.
Contact:
Heather Law: soinjacksocounty@gmail.com
Special Olympics Sign up: Instructions - Special Olympics Athlete Registration & Medical Forms
VERIDA provides assistance, to Indiana Medicaid Members, with non-emergency medical transportation.
If you're an Indiana Medicaid Member and need help with non-emergency medical transportation, please call Verida two (2) business days before your appointment to schedule a ride.
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Trip Reservation Line: 1-855-325-7586​
Hearing Impaired TTY: 711 IN Relay Service
Reserve a ride, online, at: https://member.verida.com
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Please have the following information available when you call:
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Member's ID, full name, and date of birth
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Member's contact telephone number
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Pick-up address, including zip code
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Doctor or Facility's address, including zip code
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Doctor or Facility's telephone number
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Appointment date and time
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Any special needs you may have (wheelchair, walker, vision-impaired, etc)
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