Health
Healthy residents are the cornerstones of a healthy community. We’re working to improve the health of our entire community through resources, support and investment in child welfare, nutrition and fitness, mental health services, and preventative screenings.
How? We support the following partners who promote active lifestyles, advocate for initiatives that reduce drug use and provide wellness resources for children and adults.
Health
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85 Hope provides access to free primary medical assistance, medications, labs, x-rays, and physical therapy for residents of Wabash County who have no insurance, inadequate insurance or financial need. 85 Hope has clinic locations in Wabash and North Manchester.
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Wabash County Cancer Society reimburses cancer patients on miscellaneous items such as mileage to treatment and prescriptions.
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Hands of Hope (a division of Radiant Health Services) intervenes and prevents domestic and sexual violence and stalking through education, advocacy, and comprehensive strategies.
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Community Cupboard Food Pantry provides fresh produce, bread, staples, meat and household items of necessity.
Drug Epidemic
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Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition provides education regarding the dangers of tobacco and programs for prevention and cessation.
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Waypoint Wabash - Provides a place for women to recover! Without proper support, many of these women fall back into addiction once they return home. Waypoint will provide women the opportunity to live in a transitional recovery home allowing them to build a foundation for their life with the support of others in similar situations.
Nutrition and Fitness
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Wabash YMCA - At the Wabash County YMCA, our vision is to foster lasting personal and social change through the power of community collaboration. We believe that when we work together, we can create a brighter future for everyone. Every day, we partner with organizations like Wabash City Schools, MSD of Wabash County, Parkview Wabash Hospital, and others to ensure that individuals of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.