TRIAD reports volunteer work from second half of year
TRIAD — The Right Information and Direction — is a group of senior volunteers working through the Brown County Sheriff’s Department. From July 2022 through December 2022, 1,095 volunteer hours were completed and 4,893 personal miles were driven.
Personal visits were made to 335 households in the second half of the year. Current COVID-19 precautions were followed.
Birthday and thank-you cards were sent to TRIAD clients, volunteers and local businesses. Food was picked up from Midwest Food bank in Indianapolis, packaged and delivered to approximately 31 Brown County families in each of the months. TRIAD volunteers are actively involved in other food distribution efforts throughout the county.
Regular monthly meetings were held at the Law Enforcement Center. Several new 911 signs were installed at both TRIAD and non-TRIAD homes.
Special speakers at regular meetings were from We Care Gang, Habitat for Humanity, Thrive Alliance and Recovery and Addiction Group.
Project Lifesaver has been active since February 2022. Project Lifesaver is a program that allows for the tracking of at risk people (dementia, Alzheimer’s) and the quick return of the people to their homes. The program is initiated by TRIAD and administered by the Sheriff’s Department.
TRIAD’s annual free community picnic took place on Saturday August 20 at Parkview Church. Music, good food and door prizes were provided to approximately 70 attendees.
Over 150 Thanksgiving Day meals were delivered to the community by TRIAD volunteers. The Thanksgiving meal preparation was organized by the YMCA and prepared by many community volunteers. Many local businesses provided food and supplies. Meals were also served at the high school. Christmas gifts, including live poinsettia plants, were distributed to all of our TRIAD friends.
Volunteers for TRIAD are: Patty Abrams, Andrea Baker, Roger Brewer, , Dona Glentzer, Frances Dugan, Margo Hash, Ken Keller, Priscilla Keller, Lesley Metcalfe, Marianne Metzelaar, Violet Miller, Barb Schade, Warren Schade, Nancy Smith, Don Whetstine, Jenny Sue Whetstine, Dick Young and Laura Young.
Melisa Foist is a volunteer in training.
For more information about TRIAD, email [email protected] or call 812-988-5606.
Recovery and wellness coalition
Brown County Wellness and Recovery Coalition meets on the second Thursday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m. via zoom. The meetings are open to the public.
For more information, contact Leyla Davis at [email protected].
Recovery meetings
An Alcoholics Anonymous literature group is open every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Fieldhouse on East Washington Street.
Faith-based recovery meetings take place on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Faithful Gospel Church, 6881 State Road 135 North, and on Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Brown County Community Church, 2370 W. Main St. in Helmsburg.
Battlefield for Freedom addiction recovery meetings take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at New Life Community Church, 1450 State Road 135 North. They will have a 12 Step Book Study on first Tuesdays of the month.
Al-Anon in-person meetings take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow St.
Recover Out Loud meetings take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Faithful Gospel Church.
An Alateen group meets every Thursday at 4 p.m. in the YMCA Community Room. Call 812-345-9076 before attending to confirm meeting.
Narcotics Anonymous literature group is open every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Parkview Church of the Nazarene, 1750 State Road 46 East.
AA Grapevine meetings are open every Friday at 10 a.m. at Nashville United Methodist Church, 36 S, Jefferson St., in the basement.
NA group meetings are open every Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Parkview Church of the Nazarene, 1750 State Road 46 East.
Family meetings of AA/NA/AL-ANON are open every Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Sycamore Valley Senior Center, 746 Memorial Drive.
A Twelve Step-based recovery group has three meeting times and locations in the county.
The group meets at the following times and locations:
Brown County Community Church, 2370 W. Main St. in Helmsburg, first Fridays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Heart of Christ Ministries, 5181 State Road 46 East, first and third Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Faith Full Gospel Church, second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Dinner is provided and childcare is available.
For more information, call Jim Ackerman at 812-606-7355 or Toni Brumley at 812-269-0757.
Weekly food pantry
GNAW BONE — The Pentecostals, 60 Mt. Liberty Road, have a food pantry open every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 812-200-3136.
God’s Grace ministry
God’s Grace, sponsored by Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship, has provided free clothing, linens and toiletries to Brown County since 2008. The group works with social services agencies, first responders and schools to get residents what they need.
The ministry is accepting donations of clothing, toiletries and money. The ministry is also accepting volunteers. Those interested in volunteering or wishing to donate should contact Mary Kilgore at 812-720-1187.
God’s Grace is open the first Monday of each month from 4 to 6 p.m. and every Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m.
Services are also available by appointment in case of emergencies.
God’s Grace is located on the second level of the Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship, 602 State Road 135 North.
Humane society
The Brown County Humane Society is accepting monetary donations for several of its funds.
Donations are being accepted for the Medical Fund, SPOT Fund, Promise Fund and SPOT Endowment Fund. Memorial and honorary donations as well as Sponsor a Pet are also available.
These funds and donations help the humane society with everything from extraordinary medical expenses to ensuring the shelter animals are well-fed.
Those interested in donating can visit bchumane.org/donate. A detailed description of funds is available on the page.
