Stronger Families

Stronger Families

The Hagelgans feared for their son’s future. He was getting in trouble at school, at home and at the Boys and Girls Club of Middlebury. If his behavior didn’t change, he would end up facing legal consequences. Then the family was referred to Partnership for Children. The difference has been life-changing! 

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Continued Education

Continued Education

Sarah Rospenda is the kind of person you want to work with – compassionate, skilled and genuinely helpful. She’s one of five nurse practitioners who have received assistance from the Oaklawn Foundation in getting their degrees. These employees are dedicated to our community and passionate about serving clients!

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Healing for Children

Healing for Children

Joey was 5 when his dad left. He didn’t understand why, and for years, he blamed himself. Then he attended Camp Mariposa, a free weekend camp for kids who are impacted by the substance use disorder of a loved one. The camp helped Joey to stop blaming himself and to understand his dad’s addiction is an illness – one he didn’t choose. 

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Access to Vital Medicine

Access to Vital Medicine

Zachary Stults has overdosed more times than he’s had birthdays: 31 overdoses at 30 years old. After completing inpatient detox, Zach got a Vivitrol shot, an opioid blocker that costs about $1,200 a month. For Zach, that medication was the difference between life and death – and he’s seen enough overdoses to know that’s not an exaggeration. 

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Oaklawn Connections

Changing Lives

Clients served in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties

That’s 27,000 children, teens and adults getting the help they deserve, living healthier lives and finding wholeness.

Clients served through partnerships with local jails

That’s 5,100 people accessing addiction treatment, skills training, psychiatric services, therapy and preparing for a better future when they re-enter society

Calls answered by our Access Center

That’s 12,000 people – many in crisis – getting connected to services, whether that’s with Oaklawn or another agency. 

Clients served through partnerships with HealthLinc and Indiana Health Centers

That’s 1,900 children, families and adults getting help when they need it, where they need it. 

Distribution of Oaklawn Services

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Mental Health

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Substance Use

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Kids 18 or Younger