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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!

    1. The Giving Shelves are provided to ensure that students experiencing food insecurity have easy access to non-perishable or long-lasting shelf-life foods. 
    2. Please contact Raven Hudson to learn more! 
      1. rhudson64@ivytech.edu
      2. 812-265-2580 ext. 4134 
    1. The Ivy Tech Student Emergency Aid Fund provides financial assistance to Ivy Tech students facing short-term financial emergencies to help you can stay in class, be prepared, and persist in your academic coursework. 
    2. Please note that some assistance, if approved, takes 7-10 days to process, so please try to apply in a timely manner. 
    3. This resource is for true emergency situations and truly unexpected costs or situations. Assistance is capped to prevent students from being taxed. 
  • 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

  • Loaner laptops are designated for students who do NOT have access to a computer or laptop, whether that be at home, the library, your Ivy Tech Campus, or another source. If you are interested in a loaner laptop, please contact Raven Hudson, Director of Student Success, to walk through the application process. Devices are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis until devices are all occupied.

  • Hotspots are designated for students who do NOT have access to internet/Wi-Fi, whether that be at home, the library, your Ivy Tech Campus, or another source. If you are eligible for a hotspot, please contact Raven Hudson, Director of Student Success, to walk through the application process. Devices are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis until devices are all occupied.

    If you do not have Wi-Fi access at home, please utilize Ivy Tech Wi-Fi whenever possible.

  • Through IvyCares, students may receive transportation vouchers for Catch-A-Ride, a local source of public transportation here in Jefferson County. With vouchers, students can call ahead for drop-off or pick-up times to ensure adequate and timely transportation to and from campus. Catch-A-Ride is offered in surrounding counties but does not commonly cross county boarders. If you are interested in acquiring transportation vouchers, contact Raven Hudson, Director of Student Success, to learn more. 

  • IvyAssist is a great tool and resource to utilize when you are searching for a resource within your community or surrounding area. By simply visiting ivyassist.findhelp.com and typing in your ZIP Code, you can search and locate a multitude of resources in your area. If you need assistance using IvyAssist, do not hesitate to reach out to Raven Hudson, Director of Student Success. 

    • Philosophical Counseling Services offers individualized support for the personal growth and wellness of students. Anxiety, sadness and low self-worth are often natural responses to the challenges of school, work and home life. Counseling can help students identify ways in which unclear thinking, conflicts of value and negative beliefs are contributing to emotional discomfort. 
    • Services can be provided both in-person or virtually. 
    • Service Provider: Julie Van Laar 
    • Link to referral form: Philosophical Counseling Referral Form 

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-cares@ivytech.edu

Columbus IvyCares
4475 Central Avenue, Rm. 105
Columbus, IN 47203

Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Richmond.

Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Lafayette.

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

812-492-0336

Evansville IvyCares
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710

Fax: 812-492-0223

IvyCares Referral: Click Here

Lamkin Center Website

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

Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Lafayette.

Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

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, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET

indianapolis-ivycares@ivytech.edu

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

tjones758@ivytech.edu

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

765-459-0561

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 Muncie.

Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.

Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Kokomo.

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-966-2656, ext. 1212

Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Richmond.

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.

INQUIRE ABOUT SERVICES

Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

Please contact IvyCares at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

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