Helps people resolve non-criminal disputes (i.e. landlord/tenant, roommate, neighbor, consumer/merchant, parent/child, family and inter-group conflicts) in a constructive, informal manner. Mediation is a low-cost alternative to legal action. Mediators contact all parties in a referred dispute to solicit participation in the program. If the parties agree, mediators facilitate a meeting and help the parties resolve the conflict.Facilitates public meetings to bring together citizens with representatives of governmental agencies and other relevant organizations to discuss the issues involved in public policy matters affecting the community. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4059130,-86.8764730

The program provides money for gas, electric, water, and limited rental assistance. Does not help with prescriptions, deposits or transportation. Only provides service during the hours shown. Assistance provided on a first come first served basis as long as funds are available. Come one hour before open to wait in line. Assistance usually will range around $30- $50. Eligible for assistance once every 3 months. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4176091,-86.8885120

Each county in Indiana is divided into townships. A Township Trustee is an elected official who is, among other duties, responsible for public assistance (poor relief) for residents of the township. This may include help with food, shelter, utilities (does not pay deposits, reconnect fees, or penalties),clothing, household supplies, medical services, and funeral expenses. Each Township Trustee has different guidelines based somewhat on standards set by the State.Following paperwork required: Indiana picture ID for everyone in household over 18 years old, Social Security card, birth certificate, VISA, green card (not expired) and/or resident alien card, copy of the lease, and disconnect utility bill. Each person in the household required to provide the same level of identification.To apply for assistance, call the Township Trustee. In some larger populated townships, the Trustee may have staff to assist with the application process. Others handle the process themselves. Applicants may be required to show documentation of income, bills, etc. If denied services, the applicant should receive a form PR-1A stating the reason for denial. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4112570,-86.8986890

Provides short-term assistance for critical prescription medications. Educates clients about long-term programs available for pharmaceutical needs. Works with local optometrists and Lions Clubs to provide qualified applicants with free or low-cost eye exams and prescription glasses. Provides information about other social service agencies. Acts as advocate for persons with chronic conditions needing affordable healthcare. For established Community Health Clinic patients, arranges low-cost appointments with medical specialists. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4290390,-86.8778480

Housing Choice vouchers assist low-income families secure decent, safe and sanitary housing at affordable cost. Participants pay approximately 30% (not to exceed 40%) of their adjusted gross income toward rent, including utilities. Lafayette Housing Authority will inspect the unit. Apply at the Lafayette Housing Authority office. Criteria to apply (preferences): lives in; works in; or attends school full-time in Tippecanoe County, or displaced due to government action; natural disasters, declared disasters. Documentation required.Requires birth certificate or passport and Social Security Card. INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) green card in place of birth certificate, if applicable. Only original INS documents are accepted. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4194249,-86.8442190

Provides information, assistance, and forms for federal tax laws and returns. Web Site provides links to electronic filing services, information, forms, etc. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4048850,-86.8321530

Available to any person who believes they have been discriminated against, within Tippecanoe County, in the areas of employment access to public accommodations, or the purchase or rental of housing on the basis of race sexreligion color handicapfamilial status national origin, or sexual orientation. Complaint forms are available at Community and Family Resource Center (330 Fountain Street) Hanna Community Center (1201 North 18th Street) Lafayette Housing Authority (100 Executive Drive, Suite A), Lafayette Urban Ministries (525 North Fourth Street), Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County (212 North 5th Street), Legal Services Program of Northern Indiana, Inc (639 Columbia Street), McAllister Community Center (2351 North 20th Street), Tippecanoe County Public Library (627 South Street) and YWCA of Greater Lafayette (605 North 6th Street). Complaints must be filed within 90 days after the act of discrimination either in person or by mail with the Mayor's Office at Lafayette City Hall. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4179389,-86.8908740

Provides volunteer leadership that promotes favorable economic, governmental, and community development for the growth and prosperity of their membership and the business community. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4179570,-86.8932070

Information on area attractions, restaurants to visit, hotel/motel availability, and activities in the Lafayette - West Lafayette area. Also provides meeting and tour planning assistance and newcomer information. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4203260,-86.8217960

Provides low-cost legal assistance to low income residents of Tippecanoe County that cannot otherwise obtain an attorney. Legal Aid works in the general area of family law, including divorce, child custody and visitation, landlord/tenant cases, guardianship, adoption, mental commitment defense, consumer debt and small claim defense, welfare CHINS (child in need of services) cases, and some other matters. Does not provide legal advice over the phone, an application must be filled out.the following types of cases shall ordinarily not be eligible for legal aid:1. Fee generating cases, such as contingency cases and shall include those counter-claims and cross complaints that may generate attorney fees as well as cases where an attorney fee is provided by statute or contract.2. Guardianship matters where the size of the estate is sufficient to pay for legal assistance.3. Cases where the matter is generally frivolous or lacking in merit in justice or law, or motivated primarily by revenge or other improper motives.4. Bankruptcy cases.5. Cases where the applicant is entitled to court-appointed counsel paid by the State or County, such as paternity defense, putative father in a adoption, defense of contempt of court on child support, and termination of parental rights, except when Legal Aid is already involved in a related case with the client.6. Tort defense cases.7. Cases where the applicant should be able to receive the assistance of the Prosecutor's IV-D office, such as the establishment of paternity and enforcement of child support collection.8. Most cases in which the applicant wants to sue someone else for damages. These applicants will be referred to small claims court or private attorneys.9. Criminal defense matters. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4194895,-86.8918668

Provides access to more than 150 prescription assistance programs of pharmecutical companies. Helps determine which programs are most suitable to the persons needs. Persons may use the web site to apply online or call and speak with trained staff who will mail the applications. Rx For Indiana is a collaboration of individuals and organizations joining with America's pharmaceutical companies to provide access to prescription assistance programs to the citizens of Indiana. It is the Indiana site of Partnership For Prescription Assistance, a nationwide program. Access the main Partnership web site at www.helpingpatients.org. Each individual pharmaceutical company has its own eligibility criteria. The criteria may include one or more of the following:Income guidelines Citizenship status Asset guidelines Veterans benefits status Prescription benefits currently received through other programs, such as Medicaid.Single point of access to more than 275 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. To access the Partnership for Prescription Assistance by phone, you can call toll-free, 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669). .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.3512562,-86.9824288

Provides food for those in need. Come to the soup kitchen door. Food must be picked up by an adult to be taken home and shared with family. This program provides soup for each family member and can be used on a daily basis. If sufficient soup and/or products are available, the kitchen will stay open until 12:00 noon. Users receive one bag of food which is designed to feed one meal for four people.Thanksgiving meal carryout (turkey, pie, dressing, bread, fruit, vegetable)Monday November 22, 2010 8:00 am-4:00 pm or until food runs outChristmas meal carryout (ham, pie, dressing, bread, fruit, vegetable)Monday December 20, 2010 8:00 am-4:00 pm or until food runs out .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4123310,-86.8983870

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) formerly known as Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) is granted to eligible persons upon approval of their application. It provides a maximum cash grant of $229 per month for one eligible child and needy relative, $59 for each additional child, and $59 for an incapacitated parent living in the home. An eligible child living with a non-eligible relative may be granted a maximum of $139 per month; each additional eligible child in the home may receive a maximum of $59.The full scope of medical services provided under the Medicaid plan is available to each TANF recipient. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4185110,-86.8926950

For more information, about Financial assistance and other services provided by this office, contact them directly to the number provided. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4443487,-86.9783590

For more information, about Financial assistance and other services provided by this office, contact them directly to the number provided. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
40.4443487,-86.9783590