Services the Bedford Men's Warming Shelter Provides
Hours of Operation:
As a low-barrier shelter for homeless men, all are welcome to use our facilities. A low-barrier shelter is one which minimizes barriers such as paperwork, waiting lists, and other requirements, while still maintaining rules which ensure a safe environment for all. The Shelter operates from November 1 through April 30th each winter. Doors open at 5 p.m. for check in during the season.
Each guest is provided:
In addition to these basic human needs, staff and volunteers offer direct assistance or as appropriate referrals for:
Resources and Collaborators:
The Men's Warming Shelter participates in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). HMIS is a case management system for tracking the information and needs of clients that meet the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) definition of homelessness. Using HMIS helps our community develop programs to target the needs of people without homes most effectively and improves our chances to obtain financial resources to benefit our guests. While client participation is highly valuable, no guest of the Shelter will be denied services based on their decision whether to participate in HMIS or not. Following is a link to a Notice of Privacy Practices and a Statement of Privacy Practices.
https://www.in.gov/ihcda/files/2024-HMIS-Notice-and-Posting-of-Security-Practices-March.pdf
As a low-barrier shelter for homeless men, all are welcome to use our facilities. A low-barrier shelter is one which minimizes barriers such as paperwork, waiting lists, and other requirements, while still maintaining rules which ensure a safe environment for all. The Shelter operates from November 1 through April 30th each winter. Doors open at 5 p.m. for check in during the season.
Each guest is provided:
- A safe, warm, welcoming environment
- A hot, nutritious evening meal
- Breakfast
- A sack lunch on departure
- Hygiene products
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Coats, gloves, hats
- Backpacks
- Shower facilities
- Laundry facilities
- A comfortable bed
- Besides these tangible services, a sympathetic ear and human interaction.
In addition to these basic human needs, staff and volunteers offer direct assistance or as appropriate referrals for:
- Obtaining needed identification documents (birth certificates, Social Security cards, etc.)
- Use of mailing address
- Searching for employment
- Locating permanent housing
- Securing telephones
- Enrolling in health insurance programs
- Applying for food stamps
- Seeking counseling for mental health or addiction problems
- Accessing needed medical or dental care
- Reconnecting with family members
Resources and Collaborators:
- Bedford Housing Authority
- Centerstone
- Families Forever Coalition
- Hoosier Hills Food Bank
- Hoosier Uplands
- IU Health
- Lawrence County Health Department
- Lawrence County Veterans Affairs
- Shalom Center
- SPIN (Supporting People in Need)
- Wheeler Mission
- Work One
The Men's Warming Shelter participates in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). HMIS is a case management system for tracking the information and needs of clients that meet the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) definition of homelessness. Using HMIS helps our community develop programs to target the needs of people without homes most effectively and improves our chances to obtain financial resources to benefit our guests. While client participation is highly valuable, no guest of the Shelter will be denied services based on their decision whether to participate in HMIS or not. Following is a link to a Notice of Privacy Practices and a Statement of Privacy Practices.
https://www.in.gov/ihcda/files/2024-HMIS-Notice-and-Posting-of-Security-Practices-March.pdf
