Pike County's Brighter Path

06/05/2026

Today is the day our first Monthly Mingle is tonight at the VFW from 6pm to 8pm come out and mingle!

06/04/2026

📣 Pike County’s Brighter Path Monthly Newsletter Announcement! 📣

We are excited to share that Pike County’s Brighter Path will now be creating a monthly newsletter to keep our community informed, connected, and inspired!

As part of this new project, we would love to highlight the heart of our community — YOU.
We are now inviting community members to share:
✨ Personal stories
✨ Acts of kindness
✨ Local achievements
✨ Inspirational journeys
✨ Anything that reflects the strength and spirit of Pike County

Whether it’s a story about overcoming challenges, helping a neighbor, celebrating a milestone, or simply making a difference in someone’s day — we want to hear it and share it with others.

📬 If you would like to submit a story or nominate someone to be featured, please message us directly.

Together, we can build a newsletter that reflects hope, connection, and the brighter path we are all walking together. 💙

06/04/2026

We’re looking forward to tomorrow as we host our very first Monthly Mingle!

Come out and spend the evening with us as we build community, make new friends, and enjoy a relaxed night together. There will be music, opportunities to sing some karaoke if you’re feeling bold, and plenty of tasty snacks to share.
This is a welcoming space for everyone—whether you’re coming to connect, unwind, or just see what we’re about.

📍 Location: VFW
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We’re also looking for volunteers who want to be part of growing something positive in our community. If you’re interested in helping out, please send us a message.

We hope to see you there! 🎶✨

06/04/2026

🌱 Life Skills Matter 🌱

Did you know that life skills are just as important as academic skills?

Life skills help children and adults become more independent, confident, and successful in everyday life.

These skills include:
✅ Following routines
✅ Making healthy choices
✅ Communication skills
✅ Problem-solving
✅ Personal hygiene
✅ Money management
✅ Social interaction
✅ Safety awareness
Every small skill learned today can become a stepping stone toward greater independence tomorrow.

At Pike County's Brighter Path, we believe success looks different for everyone. Whether it's learning to tie shoes, prepare a simple meal, communicate a need, or manage a daily schedule, every achievement deserves to be celebrated.

🌟 Progress is progress, no matter how small it may seem.

Together, we can help individuals build the skills they need to navigate life with confidence and dignity.

06/03/2026

Per request we have changed the time of our block party from 12pm to 4pm and vendors will have a $25 spot fee and food trucks/drink trucks will be percentage based. We will be making a list of vendors interested this week and will post more about the event closer to time. 😃

06/03/2026

📢 COMMUNITY UPDATE: Indiana ABA Services Moratorium

We want to keep our supporters informed about an important change happening across Indiana.

The State of Indiana has announced a six-month pause on the enrollment of new ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) providers into the Medicaid program. This does NOT mean ABA therapy is ending, and it does NOT affect children who are currently receiving services through existing providers.

State officials have indicated that the pause is intended to allow for increased oversight, program evaluation, and efforts to ensure long-term sustainability of ABA services throughout Indiana.

At Pike County's Brighter Path, our mission remains unchanged. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities and their families. While we continue exploring future therapeutic and educational services, we will remain focused on building strong community partnerships, developing quality programs, and working toward a permanent home for our organization.

We understand that many families may have questions about what this means for the future of autism and special needs services in Indiana. We encourage families to stay connected with their current providers and continue advocating for the services their loved ones need.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to pave the path to success for individuals and families throughout Pike County and beyond. 💙

06/02/2026

We have a date and a location! If you would like to be a vendor at our community block party just let us know!

🎉 Community Block Party Coming Soon! 🎉

Pike County’s Brighter Path is excited to start planning a Community Block Party for our community!

Right now, we are looking for vendors and live music performers who would be interested in being a part of this fun-filled event. 🛍️🎶

📢 Please note: We have not set a date or location yet. We are currently gathering interest to see how many vendors and performers we can bring together before securing a location.

If you’re a:
✔️ Food vendor
✔️ Craft/vendor booth
✔️ Local business
✔️ Musician or band

We would LOVE to hear from you!

👉 Comment below or message us directly if you’re interested in participating or would like more information.

Let’s come together and create something amazing for Pike County! 💙

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

🌈 June 1st – The Dream Is Becoming Reality! 🌈
Today marks the beginning of a new month, and we are excited to share that Pike County's Brighter Path is continuing to move forward one step at a time.

Our team is working hard behind the scenes to make this dream a reality by building partnerships, securing sponsorships, and working toward a permanent location that will serve individuals with disabilities and their families throughout Pike County.

Every conversation, every meeting, and every supporter brings us one step closer to creating a place where individuals can learn, grow, connect, and thrive.

As we continue this journey, we will soon be looking for dedicated volunteers, community partners, and donations to help bring our vision to life. Whether you can give your time, resources, expertise, or support, there will be many ways to make a meaningful impact.

If you believe in our mission and want to help create opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Pike County, we invite you to join us on this incredible journey.

Together, we're not just building a facility—we're building a brighter future. 💙
📩 Interested in getting involved? Follow our page for updates and upcoming opportunities.

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06/01/2026

Case Management Transition Webinar for Individuals and Families

The Bureau of Disabilities Services will be hosting two virtual webinars for individuals and families to have the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming changes to waiver case management.

As a reminder, the case management companies selected to continue to provide waiver case management services for are:

• Aging & In-Home Services of NE IN, Inc.
• Indiana Professional Management Group
• Inspire Case Management
• Unity of Indiana
• The Columbus Organization

Each one of these case management organizations will provide case management statewide and for all of the following waivers:

• Family Support Waiver
• Community Integration & Habilitation Waiver
• Health & Wellness Waiver
• Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver
• PathWays Fee for Service
• Money Follows the Person (Pathways, Health & Wellness, or CIH)

If an individual is currently using one of the case management organizations listed above, there is nothing they need to do at this time to keep their current case management organization.

If the individual’s case management organization is not one of the above case management organizations, they must choose a new case management organization starting June 1, 2026. They must choose a new case management organization no later than July 15, 2026.

Beginning August 1, 2026, only the case management companies listed above will be able to continue to provide case management.

Please consider joining us during one of these opportunities.

Friday, May 29, 2026
Noon (EST)
Click here to attend: https://tinyurl.com/55shdap8

Monday, June 29, 2026
2 p.m. (EST)
Click here to attend: https://tinyurl.com/6ajek46e