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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 Resources
Areas Where IvyCares Can Help You!
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Disability Support Services
Reasonable accommodations may be granted, based upon verification with appropriate documentation, for chronic illnesses, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, psychiatric illnesses, mobility impairments, and other conditions or impairments. Click on the following link to request accommodations: https://ivytech-accommodate.symplicity.com/
Library Services: https://library.ivytech.edu/lake-county
Tutoring services are available on our Gary and East Chicago campuses: https://library.ivytech.edu/TutoringLakeCounty
Tutor.com: On demand 1 on 1 available 24/7.
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Northwest Indiana Foodbank
For a current list of food pantries and the schedule of the mobile market click on the following link: https://foodbanknwi.org/
Text “Market” to 219-500-6464 to receive daily alerts of mini and pop up mobile markets food distribution.
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Scholarships
There are various types of scholarships available to help students pay for college. To apply, go to MyIvy and click on the quicklink: Apply for Scholarships
Emergency Funding
When funds are available, students are able to apply for emergency funding as a last resort. Documentation of exigent circumstances are required. All applications are subject to committee approval. To apply for emergency funds, click on the following link: https://ivytech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afNQMssiz9413W5
FSSA BENEFITS PORTAL: Food stamps, TANF, and Medical- https://fssabenefits.in.gov/bp/#/
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The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), a federally funded program that provides childcare assistance to eligible low-income families, provides assistance in the form of electronic vouchers that pay for all or some of an eligible family’s childcare expenses directly to the childcare provider.
To apply for assistance, you may apply online: https://earlyedconnect.fssa.in.gov/onlineApp/home
To learn more about income eligibility requirements please visit: https://brighterfuturesindiana.org/earlyed/income-eligibility-guidelines -
Call the Indiana Mental Health Hotline at 866-903-3787 now for free mental health crisis support. We're available 24/7 to help mentalhealthhotline.org
BE WELL INDIANA assists Hoosiers with mental health, addiction, Covid-19, and many other resources. https://www.in.gov/bewellindiana/
Call 211 (or 866-211-9966) to speak with a trained counselor 24/7. To be connected to a crisis counselor, call 211 and enter your ZIP code, then follow the prompts and select number 3 for the Be Well Crisis Helpline.
CRISIS HOTLINES:
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide and seeking emotional support, there are crisis lines available via phone, chat, or text
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (TALK)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Online Chat Services
- Crisis Text line: Text IN to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling. We’re here for you.
- Trevor Project Lifeline (confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth): 866-488-7386
- TrevorChat
- TrevorText: Text START to 678-678.
- Veterans Crisis Line (for military service members, veterans, and family): Call 800-273-8255 and press 1
- Text 838255
- Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 800-799-4889
- Homeless Veterans Chat
- Youthline
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LOANER LAPTOP PROGRAM
Students are able to borrow a laptop for 1 or more semesters.
https://my.ivytech.edu/myivy?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=8db5a4cb8741191037f877b6cebb3553Loaner Hotspot
Students who do not have access to internet service can borrow a hotspot for 1 or more semesters. To receive a hotspot, please click on the following link: https://link.ivytech.edu/LCHotspot. Once the request has been made, you will be required to complete the borrower’s agreement.
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Public Transportation
Bus passes for the Gary transit are available for no cost at the bursar office located at the Gary or East Chicago location provides free public transportation.
Emergency Uber Rides are only available for emergency purposes to or from school. https://forms.office.com/r/Wc3dJEdbd5?origin=lprLink
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Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help in your area, anywhere in the US. https://www.findhelp.org/
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
Enter Zoom Room →
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