Southern Indiana Community Health Care

09/25/2025

Purdue Extension-Orange County presents Chef University this Fall!
Orange County Youth in grades 3–5 can join us Oct. 15–17, 10:00 am–2:30 pm at the 4-H Fairgrounds Block Building.

🍴 Hands-on lessons in healthy cooking, kitchen skills, and international foods.
💲 $15 registration due by Oct. 10 (contact us if cost is a barrier).
⚠️ Limited to 25 spots! Minimum of 10 participants needed.

📌 Register here ➡️ https://ChefUfall25.4honline.com

🌟 Enrollment for the 2025–2026 4-H year opens Oct. 1st, Adult volunteers assisting with Chef U must be (re)enrolled by Oct. 10.

💡 This program is made possible through the generosity of the Orange County Community Foundation, Inc.

09/25/2025

09/25/2025

Local Orange County Contractors Needed

Orange County is looking to help low-income homeowners make essential repairs and improve quality of life. They are applying for a "Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grant" to help local income-qualified homeowners with financial assistance for HVAC, roofing, water heaters, electrical, lighting, and ADA accessibility needs.

One of the grant requirements is to have a list of available contractors available to bid on future jobs. That's where OC needs your help letting contractors know to sign up.

Contractors can sign up and learn more here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1F3v4of7Aa18-HZYbV74DFhtGRWsC8RpLZX8z5xUVT80/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true

Questions? Contact Brandy Terrell at 812-345-5529 or bterrell@sichc.org.

Let’s work together to improve housing for families in Orange County!
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09/24/2025

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09/23/2025

09/22/2025

Su***de Prevention Month Resource:
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
Click here to learn More:
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Guides/Navigating-a-Mental-Health-Crisis/

09/20/2025

Visit the Farm Stand at the Paoli Farmers Market at the 4-H Fairgrounds today, and check out its fancy new signage!

09/19/2025

Talking about su***de isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest, caring conversation can save a life. Start a conversation. Be the difference. Learn more at nami.org/spm

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09/16/2025

A Community Conversation on Opioid Disorders, in Orange, Crawford, & Perry Co.

Through this community conversation, participants will examine the definition and impact of OUD/SUD stigma within their rural community and will identify ways to reduce stigma, biases, and negative perceptions around recovery. Participants will increase their understanding of factors that may put a person on the path to OUD/SUD, explore individual and community support and positive beliefs around recovery, and review resources and tools available in combating stigma.

Intended Audience
• Family and friends of individuals with OUD/SUD
• Individuals with lived experience with substances
• Service providers, healthcare providers, first responders

Click here for details:
https://www.indianaruralhealth.org/index.php?submenu=InROCEvents&src=events&srctype=events_lister_inroc

09/16/2025

Orange County Economic Development Partnership provides additional important details in this post about the recent statewide recognition Orange County received in its redesignation as an Indiana Healthy Community. Congrats to all collaborators!

The Wellness Council of Indiana has officially redesignated Orange County as an Indiana Healthy Community for another two-year period. Indiana Healthy Communities (IHC) is the Wellness Council’s evidence-based collaboration process designed to help communities focus on implementing and sustaining a culture of well-being to spur economic vitality. This recognition highlights the county’s continued commitment to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life for its residents.

Orange County was recognized for this achievement at the Indiana Wellness Summit on September 11, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville. Shannon Cangey, Director of Grants & Special Projects for Southern Indiana Community Health Care, represented Orange County to accept the redesignation.

“This redesignation is a reflection of the hard work of many community partners and organizations that are dedicated to strengthening Orange County as a place where residents can thrive personally and professionally,” said Skylar Whiteman, Executive Director of the Orange County Economic Development Partnership. “From expanding access to childcare and transportation to encouraging businesses to become AchieveWELL certified, Orange County continues to take measurable steps toward building a stronger, healthier future.”

The redesignation follows the implementation of the Orange County Healthy Community Action Plan, which focuses on initiatives such as:

Encouraging more businesses to participate in the AchieveWELL program, with a goal of tripling the number of certified workplaces in Orange County.

Expanding access to public transportation by increasing community outreach and ridership on Orange County Transit and Safe Haven routes.

Supporting families by working with the Orange County Early Learning Coalition to increase available childcare seats by 10% across the county.

These efforts are driven by a coalition of partners including the Orange County Economic Development Partnership, Orange County Community Foundation, Safe Haven Recovery Engagement Center, Southern Indiana Community Health Care, Lost River Co-op & Café, Springs Valley Bank & Trust, Orange County Purdue Extension, Thrive Orange County, and the Orange County Health Department.

The Wellness Council of Indiana’s Healthy Community Initiative recognizes communities that embrace a culture of health and well-being, providing residents with greater access to resources that promote a higher quality of life.

For more information about the Indiana Healthy Community designation or to learn how businesses and organizations can get involved, contact the Orange County Economic Development Partnership at 936-3388!

09/15/2025

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.