Bloomington services
Transforming lives of people in need in Bloomington
Bloomington services
Transforming lives of people in need in Bloomington
Help, hope, and healing for neighbors experiencing homelessness
Wheeler Mission—Bloomington offers life-changing care services and programs— grounded in God’s unconditional love—to meet the unique needs of every man who comes to our door.
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, poverty, or any other difficult circumstance, there is hope. Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s Christ-centered, non-discriminatory services take a holistic approach to help hurting people achieve lasting life transformation. Our safe, loving environment provides physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care so individuals can get the help they need to restore their spirits and rebuild their lives.
Yes, we're a few days into August already, but WOW! THANK YOU!, Clear Creek Christian Church for the Christmas in July food drive to help stock the pantry in our new kitchen!! All of us here at Wheeler are beyond grateful for how you partner with us. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are ...tree-mendous! @clearcreekchristianchurch
A pair of jeans. Clean socks. A backpack. Deodorant.
These everyday essentials can make a meaningful difference for men working to rebuild stability and move forward.
Our August top needs at Wheeler Mission Bloomington include:
👖 Men's jeans (sizes 30-44)
...👔 Men's belts (sizes 30-44)
👕 Men's T-shirts (all sizes)
🧦 Men's socks
🩲 New men's underwear (all sizes)
🎒 Backpacks
🧴 Men's deodorant
👟 Men's shoes (sizes 10-13)
If you'd like to help meet these practical needs, we would be grateful for your support.
Together, we're providing Help, Hope, and Healing in South Central Indiana.
#WheelerMission #BloomingtonIN #HelpHopeHealing #CommunityImpact #CompassionInAction #ServeLocal
Our GSCs are the best! Guest Services Coordinators serve at the Welcome Desk and provide direct care, intake support, and general supervision for our shelter guests.
With the school year about to start, here's an idea how to give a beloved backpack a second life.
Huge thank you to @cranecreditunion for serving in our kitchen today! You guys knocked it out of the park joyfully serving lunch to our guests, cleaning, making sack lunches, and more. 💙
#wheelermissionbloomington #CommunityImpact #cranecreditunion
We're so grateful for Mark! You'll often find him serving at the welcome center alongside our staff. He makes everybody's day brighter!
If you're interested in volunteering or applying for one of the open staff roles, feel free to message us.
A huge thank you to the VFW POST 604 Auxiliary for blessing us with sack lunches for our guests! We appreciate you all so very much!!
Sack lunches are a significant help to our kitchen staff! They supplement our hot meals program in a number of ways including helping us provide food for ...our guests who may be employed and miss mealtime hours.
Thank you VFWA!!!
A simple donation can make a big difference.
Every day, men in our Bloomington community come through our doors seeking support, encouragement, and a path forward. You can help by donating items from our current needs list:
✔️ Men's jeans (sizes 30-44)
✔️ ...Men's belts (sizes 30-44)
✔️ New men's underwear (all sizes)
✔️ Men's socks
✔️ Men's shoes (sizes 10-13)
✔️ Men's T-shirts (all sizes)
Thank you for helping provide practical support and hope to our neighbors right here in Bloomington. 💙
It seems behind every milestone is a team of remarkable people. 💙 We're beyond grateful for the wisdom, vision, and wise counsel of our steering committee for the Transforming Lives-Building Hope campaign. Hope you'll listen to the shared vision behind the construction and updates at ...the shelter!
Give now to help our neighbors experiencing homelessness in Bloomington, Monroe County, and South Central Indiana
Long-term and Addiction Recovery programs
To meet each person’s needs
Emergency shelter services
Emergency shelter services are offered throughout the year at Wheeler Mission—Bloomington
Guests receive emergency shelter, meals, hygiene items, and clothing; as well as case management support, life skills development, and job readiness training. Our case management team makes needed referrals to local organizations for medical, employment, and housing assistance. Guests also learn about Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s long-term programs for additional recovery services.
If you or someone you know wants more information about these services, please call 812.333.1905
Winter Contingency Program (Winter Shelter)
Everyone should have a safe, warm place to stay in bad weather. During times of inclement weather, between November and March, Wheeler…
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Mission—Bloomington partners with the Bloomington Police Department and other local outreach teams. Our goal is to ensure any person experiencing homelessness has a warm bed to sleep in and three hot, nourishing meals to eat each day at our Bloomington campus.
Our Winter Contingency (Winter Shelter) program is made possible through collaboration with the following Bloomington-area organizational partnerships:
• Centerstone
• Bloomington Police Department’s Downtown Resource Officer branch
• IU Health
• HealthNet
• Meadows Hospital
• New Leaf – New Life
• Bloomington Housing Authority
• Beacon, Inc.
Residential programs
Long-term residential programs offer support to guests as they rebuild their lives.
Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s guests can commit to our long-term programming for additional assistance in preparing stable, successful lives after Wheeler Mission. These programs continue to provide shelter, meals, case management, and other essential services. All our programs are designed with the goal of helping guests experience lasting change through a relationship with Christ.
If you or someone you know wants more information about these services, please call 812.333.1905
Foundations
Our Foundations program gives men a solid groundwork for successful, independent living.
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Foundations is a two-phase program totaling up to 180 days (with extensions available). It is designed to help men who need short-term housing while they gain the life skills and other support services to overcome barriers to employment and permanent housing.
In addition to having their basic needs met—such as meals, shelter, showers, and clothing distribution—men within our Foundations program participate in the following activities:
• Case management to assist with securing income and housing stability
• Daily classroom instruction covering life skills such as conflict resolution, communication, listening, and interpersonal relationship development
• Job training in the areas of housekeeping and food service
• Job readiness classes covering resume development, interviewing skills, Microsoft Office training, and PC basics
• Financial stewardship instruction in preparation for personal budgeting, debt reduction, and savings
• Mentorship and peer counseling for encouragement and accountability
Servant Leadership Training (SLT)
Servant Leadership Training (SLT) is for graduates of Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s long-term programs (residential and/or addiction recovery) who voluntarily…
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commit to a nine-month residential internship while receiving ministry training through active service toward others. Each man will be able to address life issues, assist and serve in a variety of capacities within Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s emergency shelter services for our guests experiencing homelessness, and develop God-given gifts/talents.
Connect
Sometimes it takes a little longer for our guests to have the contacts and confidence to successfully re-enter society. Graduates of our Foundations or Servant…
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Leadership Training (SLT) programs are given the opportunity to stay an additional 90 days (with extensions available) at Wheeler Mission—Bloomington through our Connect program.
Connect’s goal is to establish and retain local community relationships for program participants to help them build a system of support. A major component of this is church involvement, to ensure each man is holistically nurtured emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Men in Connect continue to receive shelter and food while growing their network of support in their local church and community. Meanwhile, job readiness, financial management, and life skills classes remain available for Connect participants while our case management provides them with assistance in identifying employment and housing opportunities.
Connect, therefore, acts as a bridge between program graduates and the community, so men can become productive, healthy citizens of Bloomington, Monroe County, and South Central Indiana.
Transitional care
For any Connect program graduate who needs additional transitional care to move from homelessness to independent stability, help is available. Wheeler…
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Mission—Bloomington offers men an extended stay of 18 months (with approved extensions) through our Transitional Care program.
Our Transitional Care program gives guests the opportunity to reside in an apartment-like setting while paying an affordable monthly program fee. Residents also receive case management to help them overcome barriers in achieving long-term success, choose life skill elective opportunities, and maintain a steady income.
“I’m a better person than I was… I’m on the right track.”
“When I came to Christ, things started making sense.”
Located in Bloomington
Wheeler Mission - Bloomington
Address: 215 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404
Questions? 812.333.1905
- No appointment necessary for emergency shelter.
Services: Meals / Residential Programs / Shelter / Community Day Room
Hunt Training Center
Address: 7790 N. Fish Rd., Bloomington, IN 47408
Questions? 812.332.2452 / 317.750.1471
- Please call one of the numbers above if you or someone you love is struggling with addiction.
Services: Addiction Recovery
History: Wheeler Mission—Bloomington
Wheeler Mission—Bloomington needs you
Join us to offer help, hope, and healing to our community
Volunteer at Wheeler Mission
Volunteer help is needed every day at Wheeler Mission—Bloomington. Come find out what role you can play in reaching and uplifting our community members in need!
Become a monthly donor
Your monthly financial support will empower Wheeler Mission—Bloomington to continue offering critical care and life-transforming services in Bloomington, Monroe County, and South Central Indiana.
Donate immediate care items
Our Westplex Avenue campus has continual needs for the clothing and food items that enable us to offer vital, immediate care for every Wheeler Mission guest. Help us keep our shelves stocked, so we’re ready to welcome them.