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Support to Help You Succeed
IvyCares is here to assist you with finding additional campus and community support throughout your academic journey. Sometimes called “wraparound services,” IvyCares focuses on helping students connect with resources in the following areas: emergency transportation assistance, food security, mental health resources, technology assistance, and emergency aid funding.
Available Services
Areas Where IvyCares Can Help You!
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Operation PBJ is a way that we support our students that face food insecurity. Operation PBJ is a sack lunch available to any student with no questions asked. Options include PBJ, Almond Butter, Chicken Salad, and occasionally breakfast options.
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- Everyone needs a little help sometimes, and Emergency Aid is here to provide additional support to you throughout your academic journey. Students that are enrolled in at least 6 Credit hours can apply for emergency assistance for qualified emergency expenses.
- Please fill out the form at this link and be as detailed as possible: https://ivytech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afNQMssiz9413W5
- Documentation such as a bill must also be submitted.
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Ivy’s Closet is a food pantry where nonperishable food items and personal supplies may be obtained by students, faculty and staff who find themselves in financial difficulties or in emergency situations. Participants are asked to complete a short application and intake process with a Student Success Advocate.
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Academic success is directly tied to access to technology and student often face inequities when it comes to access directly effecting a students academic success. To combat access to high speed internet we offer mobile hot spots.
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Ivy Tech has partnered with METS to offer 4 month bus passes at a discounted rate. METS is able to transport students along its entire route across Evansville.
For short term assistance we are able to provide bus tokens from campus to home.
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Ivy Tech Evansville has partnered with Youth First to provide our students with mental health services to students.
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Indiana 211 complements IvyCares by providing support where IvyCares might not, offering resources for food, housing, utilities, childcare, health care, and crisis assistance. Available 24/7, Indiana 211 connects you to local services tailored to your needs, ensuring you have access to essential help beyond what IvyCares covers. Call, text 211, or visit their website for free, confidential support.
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The Lamkin Center at Ivy Tech Evansville provides comprehensive support to help students thrive. Services include college mentoring, tutoring, financial aid assistance, soft skill development, and disability services to ensure equitable access. The center also helps students overcome personal barriers, connecting them with resources to navigate challenges and achieve their goals.
Find Local IvyCares Contact Info
Don't see a nearby location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-643-7133
askanderson@ivytech.edu
Assistant Director Wrap Around Support & Student Life
Cindy Oliva
coliva1@ivytech.edu
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
812-934-3954
R11express@ivytech.edu
Batesville IvyCares
1 Ivy Tech Drive
Batesville, IN 47006
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
By Appointment
bloomington-ivycares@ivytech.edu
Student Life Office C139
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404
Kristy LeVert, Director of Student Life & Support Services
Sarah Loesch, Assistant Director of Student Support Services
Maggie Nardi, DSS and Wraparound Services Coordinator
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Summer hours may change
Appointments available for extended hours
Columbus IvyCares
4475 Central Avenue, Rm. 105
Columbus, IN 47203
Call for an appointment.
219-256-7529
lakecounty-ivycares@ivytech.edu
Lake County at Crown Point IvyCares
410 E. Columbus Dr.
East Chicago, IN 46312
Call for an appointment.
219-256-7529
lakecounty-ivycares@ivytech.edu
410 E. Columbus Dr.
East Chicago, IN 46312
574-830-0375, ext. 6922
elkhart-pod7@ivytech.edu
Elkhart IvyCares
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528
Lamkin Center
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday through Saturday: Closed
Evansville IvyCares
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Felix Torres
Director of the Student Resource Center
260-480-4137
fortwayne-ivycares@ivytech.edu
Fort Wayne IvyCares
3701 Dean Drive, Harshman Hall, Room 1102
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Call for an appointment.
219-256-7529
lakecounty-ivycares@ivytech.edu
410 E. Columbus Dr.
East Chicago, IN 46312
Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Terre Haute.
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
317-921-4477
hamiltoncounty-ivycares@ivytech.edu
Hamilton County IvyCares Office
300 N. 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
Zoom Video Call
Email hamiltoncounty-ivycares@ivytech.edu to schedule.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-252-5463
kokomo-successandretention@ivytech.edu
Kokomo IvyCares
1815 E Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901
Tashona Jones, Director of Student Success and Retention
Mental health counseling available by appointment Kokomo-StudentMentalHealthServices@ivytech.edu
Please use this link to fill out a self-referral form and someone will reach out to follow up with you.
Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Fort Wayne.
Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-269-5615
lf-dss@ivytech.edu
Lafayette IvyCares
3101 S Creasy Lane Ivy Hall 1323
Lafayette, IN 47905
Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their IvyCares department.
Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Indianapolis.
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
812-537-4010 ext. 5311
Lawrenceburg IvyCares
50 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Laurie Brandt
lbrandt1@ivytech.edu
Call for an appointment
Mental health counseling available by appointment Kokomo-StudentMentalHealthServices@ivytech.edu
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
812-265-2580, ext. 4134
rhudson64@ivytech.edu
Madison IvyCares
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-651-3100, ext. 3309
lpeek@ivytech.edu
Marion IvyCares
261 Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953
Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-289-2291, ext. 1786
dflowers42@ivytech.edu
Muncie IvyCares
345 S High Street, Fisher Building, 1st Floor, Room 104
Muncie, IN 47305
Fax: 765-289-2292
IvyInspire Health & Wellness
Hailey McWilliams
765-289-2291, ext. 1758
hmcwilliams1@ivytech.edu
Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-966-2656, ext. 1212
Kristen Soots
Executive Director of Retention & Student Success
ksoots5@ivytech.edu
765-966-2656 ext. 1212
Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
812-246-3301, ext. 4421
sellersburg-ivycares@ivytech.edu
Sellersburg IvyCares
8204 Hwy 311, Pfau Hall, B18
Sellersburg, IN 47172
IvyCares Team:
Dominique Whipple
dwhipple5@ivytech.edu
Mental Health Services:
Pauletta Stewart
Director of Mental Health Counseling
pstewart48@ivytech.edu.
574-289-7001, ext 6922
southbendelkhart-ivycares@ivytech.edu
South Bend IvyCares
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Evansville.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
812-298-2398
mkearns1@ivytech.edu
Terre Haute IvyCares
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Contact:
Melissa Kearns
Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
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Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
219-476-4753
sschenck4@ivytech.edu
Valparaiso IvyCares
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383