A New Beginning

05/25/2025

We will be CLOSED Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.

02/12/2025

Yes, we are open.

02/03/2025

Notice: we will open at 3:00 this week, Monday, February 3, through Thursday, February 6. We will return to regular office hours on Monday, February 10.

01/20/2025

We are OPEN today.

01/20/2025

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫
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As temperatures are expected to drop significantly in the coming days, several organizations in our community are stepping up to provide warm and safe spaces for individuals and families in need. Please review the information below and share it widely to ensure that no one faces the cold weather without support.
𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Faith Mission of Michiana
Address: 801 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516
Contact: (574) 293-3406
Hours: Open 24/7, 365 days a year
Faith Mission offers emergency overnight shelter, day shelter, hot meals, and support services. During Winter Amnesty procedures, individuals are required to undergo a warrant check and sign an amnesty contract.
First Light Mission
Address: 801 W Wilkinson St, Goshen, IN 46528
Contact: (574) 534-2300
Hours: Open 24/7
First Light Mission provides warm refuge and essential resources for families and individuals in crisis, especially during weather-related emergencies.
The Window
Address: 223 S Main St, Goshen, IN 46526
Contact: (574) 533-9680
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tue: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Thur: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Window offers warm meals, a food pantry, and other essential services.
Guidance Ministries
Address: 216 N 2nd Street, Elkhart, IN 46516
Contact: Pastor Lori King
Hours: Open 24 hours 01/19 through Thursday morning, 01/23
Guidance Ministries shelters individuals unable to shelter at Faith Mission. Staff will coordinate with Faith Mission to confirm.
Goshen Public Library
Address: 601 South 5th Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Contact: (574) 533-9531
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tue: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fri: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The library offers a warm, safe space during business hours.
𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Oaklawn Crisis Center
Address: 330 Lakeview Drive, Entrance A, Goshen, IN 46528
Contact: (574) 533-1234
Hours: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Oaklawn Mobile Crisis Response Team
Contact: (574) 533-1234, option 1
Hours: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Both services provide immediate mental health support and crisis intervention.

12/31/2024

12/19/2024

2024 Holiday Schedule:

We will be CLOSED Tuesday, December 24, for Christmas Eve, and Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas Day. The Tuesday Relapse Prevention Group may “sit in” with the Monday Aftercare Group (on December 23). IOP will only meet on Thursday, December 26, this week. The Wednesday Substance Abuse Group will not meet the week of Christmas.

We will be CLOSED Tuesday, December 31, for New Year’s Eve, and Wednesday, January 1, for New Year’s Day. The Tuesday Relapse Prevention Group may “sit in” with the Monday Aftercare Group (on December 30). IOP will only meet on Thursday, January 2, this week. The Wednesday Substance Abuse Group will be held Thursday, January 2, at 4:00.

07/04/2024

We are closed today for Independence Day.