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, woman, and child 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.
As part of their commitment to give back to our communities, two waves of volunteer groups, totaling fifteen individuals, from IU Health Bloomington Community Health, visited Wheeler Mission—Bloomington yesterday. Their Day of Service focused on a pivotal program our organization offers those ...who are experiencing hunger—our daily meal services. Scroll through several of the following photos (including a refilled pantry) to see IU Health serving in a variety of capacities. From pantry shelving assembly, meal prep, refilling the pantry, and donation sorting, our team is very encouraged and thankful, IU Health Bloomington.
PLEASE READ/VOTE/SHARE: Wheeler Mission—Bloomington is thrilled to announce that we have been nominated for the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards!
It is truly an honor to be recognized for our work in strengthening our community. We need YOUR help to win, so please take a moment to ...vote for us in the Chick-fil-A App up through September 30, 2024.
Here's how or watch our accompanying video:
1. Sign in to your Chick-fil-A One account (or create one) in the Chick-fil-A App
2. Select “For You” at the bottom of the screen
3. Click the “Vote Now” button
4. Select your region
5. Read about this year’s regional finalists and cast your vote
Thank you for your support, and let's work together to make a positive impact in our community!
Santa Claus is already preparing for hosting duties at Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s second annual Dash 4 Shelter (D4S) 5K run/walk, scheduled for Saturday, December 7th. Please consider taking advantage of the last few days of extended early-bird pricing for this year’s D4S, which concludes... at 11:59 p.m. this Wednesday(9/11). $20/adults (19 years-old and up); $15/child (8-18 years-old). Register at https://www.dash4shelter.org.
Exchange Club of Northside Bloomington, Indiana exchanged their usual weekly meeting space (American Legion along W. Third St.) to visit Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s campus this week. Their time with us consisted of grilling onsite, serving lunch from our kitchen and in our cafeteria, getting... to know our guests, and taking a tour of our campus’ three facilities. It was pleasure hosting your club, and we look forward to your next visit!
Nearly 30 members of Indiana University’s Zeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity took time out of their Labor Day to serve at Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s campus. From washing our shuttle bus, cleaning windows, transporting food donations, serving lunch to our guests, organizing our ...kitchen’s food pantry, to completing a variety of other tasks, Phi Gamma Delta’s time of service energized our team. Thank you, Phi Gam brothers!
It’s a beautiful morning today! If you’re planning to visit the City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation Farmers Market sometime this morning, nearly forty local charities, including Wheeler Mission—Bloomington, are present just outside City Hall as part of the City of Bloomington, IN ...- Volunteer Network’s annual Volunteer Fair. Drop by to say hello and learn how you can serve alongside our team. #hospitality #meals #donationsorting #specialprojects
Three men from Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s Servant Leadership Trainee program embarked on their first week of twelve earlier this week in receiving Association of Certified Biblical Counselors training, administered by Rod and Staff Ministries. Our team is looking forward to seeing Mark, CJ,... and Randall’s hard work pay off.
With just a $13,000 food budget, ongoing donations from local restaurants and grocery stores, along with collection drives, prove pivotal in ensuring our daily meal service program is made available for our neighbors experiencing hunger. Just this week, Clear Creek Christian Church’s youth group... brought over a variety of non-perishable goods from their church-wide annual Christmas in July food drive. Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s team is grateful for our faithful supporters, like Clear Creek Christian Church.
Assembling sack meals for our daily meal service program goes a long way in feeding our hungry guests at Wheeler Mission—Bloomington. A group of men from Ellettsville Christian Church and Lovedwell, Inc. set aside time from their schedules to put together these pictured sack meals. Not only are... these sacks distributed to meal guests, but to individuals who leave for the day for their respective jobs. Thank you to our community partners for loving our guests well!
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.”
“Looking in the mirror… I can see how God has changed me.”
Located in Bloomington
Center for Men
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
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.
