United is the Way to Healthy Community
Everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. At United Way, we help people overcome barriers to good health by improving access to nutritious food and quality health education and services, including preventative care, mental health support, and more.
Nutrition and Food Security
Since 2024, United Way has helped 55,446 food insecure individuals in Marshall County received healthy, nutritious meals.
Too many of our neighbors don’t know where their next meal is coming from, and many more are unable to access healthy, nutritious food due to affordability or accessibility.
Across Marshall County, United Way is partnering with community members, businesses, food pantries and nonprofits to make healthy food available to more people.
We’re committed to helping all kids and families thrive by expanding access to healthy food and addressing the systemic challenges that contribute to hunger and food insecurity.
We envision a world in which no person ever has to choose between putting food on the table and paying bills, and no child ever goes to bed hungry. We have the resources, the helping hands, and the influence to make this vision a reality.
Health Care and Insurance Access
Working with community partners, we help people overcome barriers to healthy living by improving access to quality health care, including preventative services and mental health support, regardless of their financial challenges or insurance status.
Mental Health Support
United Way plays an important role in providing mental health support to individuals and communities, while also creating partnerships needed to remove barriers to mental health for all.
Substance Misuse Recovery and Prevention
United Way is committed to helping people at risk of experiencing substance misuse disorders by supporting prevention, treatment, and recovery interventions delivered without stigma or judgment.
Additional Resources
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Hoosier Healthwise is a health care program for children up to age 19 and pregnant women. The program covers medical care such as doctor visits, prescription medicine, mental health care, dental care, hospitalizations, and surgeries at little or no cost to the member or the member's family.
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) falls under the Hoosier Healthwise program. CHIP is for children up to age 19 whose families have slightly higher incomes. In CHIP, members are required to pay a low monthly premium for coverage as well as copays for certain services.
You can learn more about Hoosier Healthwise by clicking HERE.
You can see the eligibility guide HERE.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps)
In the United States, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly yet still commonly known as the Food Stamp Program, is a federal program that provides food-purchasing assistance for low- and no-income people. SNAP currently provides 1 in 7 Americans with help making ends meet and putting food on the table.
You may apply for SNAP online here.
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
Find out if you are eligible for WIC assistance. If you prefer to contact the state office to find the clinic nearest you, please call toll-free 1-800-522-0874, or email inwic@isdh.in.gov. When you call your local clinic, the staff will be able to answer your questions and get you started with a certification appointment. You may apply for WIC online here.
Visit www.indianaruralhealth.org/CKC-IN and download this FLYER for more information on finding health insurance coverage.
David's Courage is a community for men who are struggling with addiction. The program helps them recover physically, mentally, and financially. Learn more about David's Courage here.
Marshall County food pantries work tirelessly to help provide food to families and households.
Click HERE to review the list of food pantries serving Marshall County.
Together, we will #EndHunger in our communities.
Marshall County Hope is a peer-led hub offering treatment, prevention, education, and recovery support for substance use disorders.
You can learn more by clicking HERE.
To apply for the Meals on Wheels program through REAL Services, please visit HERE to apply online or reach out below for more information:
More information:
Phone: 574-256-1649
Email: MOW@realservices.org
You can also reach out to the Marshall County Council on Aging regarding the Meals on Wheels program at 574-936-9904.
Bowen Health
If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can call 800-342-5653 to reach Bowen Health’s 24/7 crisis line. Bowen Health can provide crisis intervention and stabilization services for those suffering from mental illness, suicidal thoughts, and detox for those facing substance misuse and alcohol addiction. You can learn more at https://www.bowenhealth.org/.
Carter's Ride
Carter’s Ride provides crisis intervention and support to families who have endured the heartbreak of losing a child to suicide. They offer financial assistance, emotional support and emergency therapy services to ensure no family has to face this alone. They also offer Lifeline Connections, a peer facilitated support group for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, ideations or attempts. You can learn more at https://www.cartersride.org/
Dustin's Place
Dustin’s Place provides grief support for children ages 4-18 as well as adults at no cost. You can learn more at https://www.dustinsplace.org/.
Michiana Behavioral Health
Michiana Behavioral Health offers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and mental health services. They are available 24/7 to provide no-cost mental health assessments. You can call 800-795-6252 or learn more at https://michianabehavioralhealth.com/.
Serenity House recently opened a women's recovery home in Plymouth. Learn more about Serenity House by visiting HERE.