COMMUNITY SERVICES

The numerous active civic groups and organizations in Seymour are just one more important aspect to this community! Browse the list of organizations that serve our community below, and also be sure to visit our listings of parks and recreational facilities for location information and photos of what Seymour has to offer.

Jackson County Veterans Service -- The Jackson County Veterans Service Office is located in the Courthouse in Brownstown, and is available to answer questions and help with all Veterans affairs.  The Jackson County Veterans Service Officer is Mike Fink who may be contacted via email at jvets@hsonline.net or by phone at 812.358.6115.

Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation -- The Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation helps businesses worldwide tap into the opportunities offered in Seymour - Jackson County, Indiana, and stands ready to help local businesses start up a new facility or expand an existing one.
http://www.jcidc.com

The Humane Society of Jackson County -- The Humane Society of Jackson County has been serving the residents of Seymour for close to 25 years, providing short term shelter care for animals, lost and found services, adoptions and advice regarding animal health and behavior.
http://www.jchumane.org/

Step Ahead Council of Jackson County -- Step Ahead is Jackson County's Local Planning and Coordinating Council which mobilizes community resources to streamline the social service delivery system to better serve the families and children in Jackson County.
www.seymour.org/Community/sacjc/

Developmental Services, Inc. -- Offers a wide variety of services to persons with disabilities.
http://www.dsiservices.org

First Steps Council of Jackson County -- Free assessment and therapeutic services for children aged birth to three years with known developmental delays, diagnosed conditions that result in delays, or biological risk factors that tend to create delays.
www.seymour.org/Community/fscjc/

Jackson County CARe Initiative (Communities Against Rape) -- Works to educate young people aged 12 to 21 about rape, sexual assault and other sexual crimes.
http://www.seymour.org/Community/sacjc/care.html

Jackson County United Way -- Supports 19 Jackson county service organizations through a locally controlled fund raising effort.
http://www.jacsy.org

Kids First Council -- Provides information to help parents become better parents and avoid those situations and stresses that could lead to child abuse and neglect.
www.seymour.org/Community/kf/

Turning Point Domestic Violence Emergency Services -- Variety of services available to families caught in the vicious circle of domestic abuse and violence.
www.seymour.org/Community/tp/

WIC -- Women, Infants and Children's Supplemental Food Program for pre-natal and post-natal mothers and their children up to five years of age.
www.seymour.org/Community/wic/

Child Care Resource & Referral – provides individualized referrals to child care homes, centers, unlicensed registered ministries, pre-schools, and school-age programs. Free training opportunities available for parents and child care/youth development professionals on topics related to child development, child care licensing and best practices for the field. Tracks data on child care trends and resource development for identified areas of need. Increases awareness of the importance of quality child care, providing tools for families to use in choosing a quality child care environment, which include the state-wide quality rating system, Paths to QUALITY. For additional information, call 866-693-0672 or visit www.childhoodconnections.org.

Heads Up!!! Foundation - A non-profit organization benefiting the Riley Hospital for Children's Cranio-Facial Abnormalities Team. Founded by Kenny and Kelly Turner.
http://www.headsupfoundation.org/

Jackson County Mental Health Association is dedicated to educating and raising public awareness about issues related to mental health.
www.seymour.org/Community/jcmha/

Leadership Jackson County -- Building a foundation of informed, connected and action oriented citizens allowing men and women from diverse backgrounds to assume a more active role in meeting community needs.
www.seymour.org/Community/ljc/default.html

Parks & Recreation