Bloomington Student Services

Community Resources

  • 211, Community Assistance
  • CFRD (community family resource directory) guide

  • Childcare Voucher Program

  • Monroe County, Indiana Childcare guide

  • Counseling Services

  •  Legal Assistance

  • Volunteers in Medicine of Monroe County

  • South Central Community Action Program

  • The Benefit Bank
    The Benefit Bank is a web-based service that simplifies and centralizes the process of applying for many state and federal benefits for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Ivy Tech is a certificated Benefit Bank site - please contact The Retention Office if you are interested in applying for benefits. This link will direct you to a quick check to see if you qualify for State of Indiana benefits.

  • Shalom Community Center, Inc.
    Shalom Community Center, Inc. is a safe, daytime resource center for people experiencing homelessness and poverty in South Central Indiana.

  • Martha’s House
    Residents from Monroe, Lawrence, and Owens counties can stay for up to 120 days, while they work to stabilize their lives. Martha’s House also have a variety of programs and services available to Monroe, Lawrence, and Owen county residents. Please visit their website for detailed information.

  • Community Kitchen
    Community Kitchen works to eliminate hunger in Monroe County and surrounding areas through direct service, education and advocacy. Their philosophy states that Community Kitchen provides free nutritious meals, nutrition education, referrals to other agencies, and a clean, comfortable social environment for patrons, staff and volunteers. Meal Times: Monday - Saturday 4 PM - 6 PM

  • Geno’s Cafeteria and Food Pantry
    Geno's Cafeteria and Food Pantry is a part of Backstreet Missions, Inc. Meal times are as follows:
    Saturday Morning Breakfast: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    Lunch: Monday - Saturday 11 AM - 12 PM
    Dinner: Monday - Friday 4 PM - 5 PM

  • Middle Way House
    Middle Way offers many programs and services to women and children victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.


Questions? Contact:

The Office of Student Support & Development

Room C105

Phone: (812) 330-6199

Email: BL-Student-Support@lists.ivytech.edu