Heartland Community Service Foundation

10/13/2023

BLS Provider CPR Training available! Visit https://www.heartlandcsf.com/aha-cpr-registration.html for dates and times!

10/10/2023

BLS Provider CPR Training available! Visit https://www.heartlandcsf.com/aha-cpr-registration.html for dates and times! Contact Christopher Baty-Simons at 765-702-9724 for more info.

08/26/2023

Needing CPR certification for school or work? Maybe even just want to be trained to help other people, we can help. We offer American Heart Association CPR and First Aid training in the East Central Indiana area. Our primary office is based out of Muncie. Courses are offered at the Muncie Airport, 401 W Carl Simmons Drive, Muncie, Indiana 47303.

For August 2023:

BLS Provider for Healthcare Workers are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays.

Heartsaver for Teachers are offered on Thursday evenings.

BLS Provider and Heartsaver Instructor courses are available as well.

For more information, visit:

Heartland Community Services Foundation strives to provide the necessary education to prevent health issues and empower the community to make healthier decisions. The impact of health decisions goes beyond the person. The ripple effect caused by empowering one person has a wider reaching impact on t...

08/26/2023

Ask for help.

Don’t be afraid to let your friends know what you need when they ask; they want to help. You can also reach out to confidential 24/7 services like the Veterans Crisis Line.

Dial 988 then press 1
Text 838255
Chat Online: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/
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Free, 24/7, confidential support is a click away. Our chat responders are available 24/7 to provide support and connect you with resources.

08/26/2023

Quit Now Indiana is the frontline tool for helping Hoosiers end ni****ne dependence. Quit Now Indiana is working to reduce the use of all commercial to***co products in Indiana. The network of service programs, which is available for free to all Hoosiers 13 and older, is here to improve to health of Hoosiers and end exposure to to***co and addiction.

Quit Now Indiana also works with healthcare providers and employers to help connect patients and employees with these free services, and to integrate with established electronic health records or existing employee to***co cessation programs.

https://www.quitnowindiana.com/

08/26/2023

There are many types of firearm injuries, which can be fatal or nonfatal:

Intentionally self-inflicted
Includes firearm su***de or nonfatal self-harm injury from a firearm

Unintentional
Includes fatal or nonfatal firearm injuries that happen while someone is cleaning or playing with a firearm or other incidents of an accidental firing without evidence of intentional harm

Interpersonal violence
Includes firearm homicide or nonfatal assault injury from a firearm

Legal intervention
Includes firearm injuries inflicted by the police or other law enforcement agents acting in the line of duty: For example, firearm injuries that occur while arresting or attempting to arrest someone, maintaining order, or ensuring safety
The term legal intervention is a commonly used external cause of injury classification. It does not indicate the legality of the circumstances surrounding the death.

Undetermined intent
Includes firearm injuries where there is not enough information to determine whether the injury was intentionally self-inflicted, unintentional, the result of legal intervention, or from an act of interpersonal violence.

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/firearms/fastfact.html

08/26/2023

A trained home visitor can help find common asthma triggers in homes and discuss ways to reduce and remove triggers. Removing asthma triggers in the home, along with proper medical care can improve health.

For more information, please contact us.

08/25/2023

Six steps you can take to keep your asthma under control

Step 1: Make Your Medical Visits More Productive
There are a number of resources available to help you ask the right questions about asthma management and treatment the next time you see your healthcare provider.

Step 2: Create an Asthma Management Plan
Learn how to develop a plan with your healthcare provider that includes key information on managing your asthma.

Step 3: Assess and Monitor Your Control
Common asthma symptoms can include a cough, tight feeling in your chest, wheezing, activity limitation and feeling tired. Keeping track of your symptoms will help you stay in control.

Step 4: Understand Your Medication
There are a variety of medicines available to treat asthma. Each person's asthma is different and your doctor and healthcare team will work with you to set up a personalized plan.

Step 5: Reduce Asthma Triggers
Identify your asthma triggers and learn simple ways to limit your exposure or avoid them altogether.

Step 6: Learn Asthma Self-Management Skills
Learn more about asthma, including our asthma basics online course and what is asthma animation.

View these six steps you can take to keep your asthma under control.

08/25/2023

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors offers compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in our Armed Forces. Online Community Support (chat room, message boards, blogs, survivor stories, online peer groups)–age restrictions and membership requirements may apply for some of these services.

Phone: 1-800-959-TAPS (8277)

Website:

TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one.

08/25/2023

An asthma trigger is a thing, activity or condition that makes asthma worse. When you encounter a trigger it can cause a sudden worsening of symptoms, often called an asthma attack, episode or flare-up.

Common asthma triggers include respiratory infections, allergens, irritants, exercise and emotions. Knowing what causes your asthma symptoms is an important step toward controlling your asthma. Allergy testing may help you identify your triggers. Your healthcare provider can help you recognize what makes your asthma worse, and help find simple solutions to reduce and avoid asthma triggers.

Do you know what your causes your asthma symptoms to start? Triggers can vary from person to person and what affects one person may not affect another.

08/24/2023

We're here to help you find your Next Level Job.

Indiana is taking the state’s workforce to the next level with a focus on the high-priority industries and high-demand jobs driving Indiana’s 21st Century economy forward. Whether you are searching for your first job, re-entering the workforce, want to earn your high school diploma, or are planning a career change, we have the tools to help you locate the education, training, and career opportunities that best suit your needs.

Career Education & Training Lifelong learning is critical to a successful career whether it meanders like a leaf on the window or is laser straight and mission focused.What training option is right for you?Workforce Ready GrantTake advantage of free job training for Hoosiers in one of Indiana’s hi...

08/24/2023

When your child is sick or hurt, it can be difficult to tell whether an urgent care or emergency department is the best choice. In making that decision, it is important to stay calm and recognize the difference between a medical emergency and a medical situation where a different type of care may be more appropriate.

Nonemergency Medical Situations:

As a first step in nonemergency situations, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends calling your pediatrician's office—your child's "medical home"—to discuss your child's needs. Pediatricians are very accustomed to taking phone calls at all times and can often deal with problems over the phone.

Emergency Medical Situations:

A trip to the emergency room is the best place for treating severe injuries or life-threatening illnesses. As a rule, if your child can walk, talk, interact, and play, chances are whatever she or he has is not an emergency.

If your child is experiencing a true medical emergency, visit a hospital emergency room or call 911 immediately. If you aren't sure whether it is a true emergency, never hesitate to call your pediatrician's office-even if you know the office is closed.

A true emergency is when you believe a severe injury or illness is threatening your child's life or may cause permanent harm. In these cases, a child needs emergency medical treatment immediately. Discuss with your child's pediatrician in advance what you should do in case of a true emergency.

08/24/2023

SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator

An online source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities for substance abuse/addiction and/or mental health problems.

Website:

Find state-licensed treatment near you for addiction and substance use disorder.

08/23/2023

What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences?

Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, mean potentially traumatic events in childhood (0-17 years) such as neglect and experiencing or witnessing violence.

ACEs can negatively impact physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral development.

ACEs can also have lasting effects on health, well-being, and prosperity well into adulthood.

08/23/2023

RAINN–Rape, Abuse, In**st, National Network

RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, which runs the National Sexual Assault Hotline and offers support, guidance, and advocacy for those who have been affected by sexual assault or violence.

Phone: 1-800-656-4673
Website:

This 5-part video series & guidebook takes a DEIB, trauma-informed approach to preventing child sexual abuse, both on and off-line, and caring for children who have experienced such abuse.

08/23/2023

Even very young children can be taught about 911 and what to do in an emergency, as well as when not to call 911. 911 for Kids was created to make it easier for parents and teachers to educate children on when to call 911 and when not to, as a way to reduce the huge number of nonemergency calls for assistance. These resources can also provide information on how to teach a child how to call 911 using a cell phone, even if they don’t know the phone’s access code.

The site has many resources for educators and parents, including a free PDF, “Teaching Kids About Emergencies,” which includes guidance on how to prepare kids so they know what to do in the event of a medical emergency or fire as well as other events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, severe winter storms and thunderstorms. The PDF includes a printable form for Emergency Phone Numbers, which you can post on the refrigerator or another place your child will easily see it.

9-1-1 For Kids is a non-profit organization focused on 911 emergency dialing education for kids and adults.

08/22/2023

Protecting children from exposure to lead is important to their lifelong health. Lead is a naturally occurring metal that can be found in the air, soil, dust and paint inside or outside of some homes and other buildings built before 1978. Lead is toxic to everyone, but because their bodies are still developing and growing rapidly, lead is especially toxic to unborn babies and young children less than six years of age. No level of lead in the blood has been found to be safe but lead toxicity can be prevented.

The IDOH Lead and Healthy Homes Division tracks the prevalence of lead exposure in Hoosier children and supports local health departments and community partners in promoting primary prevention efforts to minimize exposure and the resulting health risks through education, proactive screening, treatment, case management, and the remediation of lead hazards.

08/22/2023

When you know, YOU KNOW!

The only way to your find out your HIV status is to get tested. can provide results in as little as 20 minutes and no matter your test results, you have options.

Learn more: cdc.gov/HIVSelfTesting

08/21/2023

Promote Health Equity

All individuals have the right to be as healthy as possible. CDC is committed to ensuring everyone has an equitable opportunity to prevent overdose and substance use-related harms and remains dedicated to addressing and ending health disparities related to the overdose crisis. CDC also promotes actions to advance health equity to ensure all communities can fight the overdose crisis together.

https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/prevention/index.html

08/21/2023

RTZ HOPE is a national non-profit organization that provides holistic support, resources, and community for all people who have experienced unimaginable loss during the journey to parenthood.

No matter if your loss is recent or in the past, RTZ HOPE is dedicated to empowering parents to seek whatever paths to healing are right for you.

We come alongside anyone who would otherwise suffer in silence. As impossible as it may feel right now, we want you to know there is hope. You will never forget your baby, but you will find meaning and experience joy again.

As a result of the film Return to Zero, Kiley Hanish founded the Return to Zero Foundation to help families whose baby died during pregnancy (miscarriage, stillbirth, termination), infancy, or toddlerhood. Her mission is to transform the culture of pregnancy and infant loss through awareness, educa

08/21/2023

To qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, applicants must meet certain non-financial and financial requirements. Non-financial requirements include state residency, citizenship/alien status, work registration and cooperation with the IMPACT (job training) program. Financial criteria include income and asset limits.

The asset/resource limits are $5,000 for most households. Assets include bank accounts, cash, real estate, personal property, vehicles, etc. The household's home and surrounding lot, household goods and personal belongings and life insurance policies are not counted as assets in the SNAP program.

All households (except those with elderly or disabled members) must pass a gross income test (130% of poverty) to qualify for SNAP benefits. The gross income is per household size and based on the gross monthly income received by all household members

Breadcrumbs DFR SNAP (Food Assistance) Current: Do I Qualify for SNAP Do I Qualify for SNAP To qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, applicants must meet certain non-financial and financial requirements. Non-financial requirements include state residency, citizenship/alien statu...

08/21/2023

National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI Helpline offers education and information about mental health issues including symptoms of mental health conditions, treatment options, local support groups, and helping family members get treatment. NAMI does not offer counseling.

Phone: 1-800-950-6264
Website:

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

08/20/2023

Love Is Respect (formerly known as the National Dating Abuse Helpline)
Engages, educates and empowers young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. Trained peer advocates offer support, information and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships. Also provides information and support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, service providers and members of law enforcement.

Phone: 1-866-331-9474
Text: 22522 (Message and Data rates apply)
Online Chat: http://www.loveisrespect.org
Website: http://www.loveisrespect.org
Hours: 24/7 (Phone, text and chat)

Healthy relationships for young adults can be confusing. Love is more than just the way you feel, and we're here to help.

08/20/2023

2-1-1 – 211

Free. Provides information and referral (I&R) services connecting people to local community government, non-profit and faith-based services.

Types of services listed in 2-1-1 databases include (but are not limited to):
Food,
Shelter,
Transportation,
Mental Health Services,
Legal Assistance,
Environmental,
Domestic Violence,
Sexual Assault,
Child Care,
Aging Services,
Youth Services and more.

2-1-1 services are provided by a wide range of contact centers across the country .

Get help paying bills, finding food, and locating other resources near you. Call 211 now for confidential help from a caring expert.

08/19/2023

My Healthy Baby connects pregnant women to family support providers in their own communities. A family support provider offers free, personalized guidance and support to the woman during her pregnancy and for at least the first 12 months after her baby’s birth.

My Healthy Baby is a collaboration between the Indiana Department of Health, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) and the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS). This initiative is building a network of services and support to wrap our arms around moms and babies to create healthier outcomes for both. It was established by House Enrolled Act 1007, which was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb in 2019.

For the Public My Healthy Baby Current: For the Public My Healthy Baby connects pregnant women to family support providers in their own communities. A family support provider offers free, personalized guidance and support to the woman during her pregnancy and for at least the first 12 months after h...

08/19/2023

WHERE IS LEAD FOUND?

Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can be found throughout a child's environment. Historically, it has been used in a wide variety of products, including gasoline, paint, plumbing pipes, ceramics, solders, batteries, and even cosmetics.

The biggest risk of lead exposure in Indiana occurs through lead- based paint. Homes built before 1980, which make up 57 percent of Indiana's housing, probably contain lead-based paint. When the paint peels and cracks, it makes lead dust. Children can be exposed to lead when they swallow or breathe in lead dust.

Lead can also be found in certain water pipes, in soil near some industrial sites, in some toys and jewelry, and certain jobs and hobbies that involve working with lead-based products.

For more information:

PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM LEAD POISONING New data has shown that no amount of lead in the blood is safe- so the State of Indiana wants Hoosiers to know more and understand the effects of lead exposure, testing regulations and more on how to prevent it. WHERE IS LEAD FOUND? Lead is a toxic heavy metal...

08/19/2023

The mission of 1in6.org/ is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood live healthier, happier lives. This organization also serves family members, friends, and partners and service providers by providing information and support resources on the web and in the community.

If you’re a man who has experienced sexual abuse or assault, you are not alone. We’re here to support you in your path to a happier, healthier future.

08/19/2023

Needing CPR certification for school or work? Maybe even just want to be trained to help other people, we can help. We offer American Heart Association CPR and First Aid training in the East Central Indiana area. Our primary office is based out of Muncie. Courses are offered at the Muncie Airport, 401 W Carl Simmons Drive, Muncie, Indiana 47303.

For August 2023:

BLS Provider for Healthcare Workers are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays.

Heartsaver for Teachers are offered on Thursday evenings.

BLS Provider and Heartsaver Instructor courses are available as well.

For more information, visit:

Heartland Community Services Foundation strives to provide the necessary education to prevent health issues and empower the community to make healthier decisions. The impact of health decisions goes beyond the person. The ripple effect caused by empowering one person has a wider reaching impact on t...

08/19/2023

Township Assistance

Overseeing the poor and distributing poor relief is a primary duty in many townships. The trustee is charged to care for the poor by the most economical means available and at the same time is charged to be sure that the necessary needs of an individual or family are met. The applicant must show that they are unable to provide those needs through personal effort and that they have exhausted all other means.

Many trustees creatively cooperate with other agencies and churches in their areas, keeping costs controlled and delivering services needed. The advantage the Trustee’s systems has over other forms of welfare is the freedom to discern whether or not an individual has and is willing to put forth that personal effort to help themselves. (Indiana Code Title 12)

Center Township:
Marilyn Kay Walker (765) 288-8876

Delaware Township
Denise L Thornburg (765) 744-6462

Hamilton Township
Ralph Flowers (765) 282-4660

Harrison Township
Charles Paul Sr. (765) 282-5570

Monroe Township
Leonard Reese (765) 282-2177

Mt. Pleasant Township
Cindy Speidel (765) 759-7359

Niles Township
Peggy Evans (765) 749-1196

Perry Township
Robert E Adams (765) 288-0895

Salem Township
Patricia Carroll (765) 378-6777

Union Township
Vickie Walburn (765) 396-9055

Washington Township
Lisa Garrison (765) 358-3464

08/18/2023

Moms Helpline helps Indiana women get the answers and resources they need.

Whether you’re looking for an OBGYN, diapers, or a place to ask parenting questions, our Communication Specialists will be there to assist you—because every woman should feel supported during motherhood. We connect you with resources within your community and from state agencies to help you and your child live happy and healthy lives.

Phone: 1-844-624-MOMS

Whether you’re looking for an OBGYN, diapers, or a place to ask parenting questions, our Communication Specialists will be there to assist you—because every woman should feel supported during motherhood. We connect you with resources within your community and from state agencies to help you and ...