Alternatives Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) social service organization located in Anderson, Indiana. The agency was founded in 1978 by seven dedicated women who shared a common vision of peace in every home. Alternatives Inc. is governed by a volunteer board of trustees.
Alternatives Incorporated's philosophy is all persons have the right to live in a loving, caring, safe and secure environment. We support survivors through the initial crisis with the ultimate strategy of helping them achieve abuse-free and financially independent lives. In recognition of the complex needs of survivors, we draw upon the resources of local communities to support survivors in their quest for peace and security.
Our agency's primary services area is the counties of Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Madison, Marion and Tipton in East-Central Indiana. Our services are comprehensive and collaborative. They include:
- 24-hour crisis hotline and response team
- Housing services
- Children's services
- Non-residential services
- Sexual assault services
- Case management and ancillary services
- Safety planning and danger assessments
- Transportation and food assistance
- Support and education groups
- CARe 2 Get Connected prevention programming
- Community education and training
For an in-depth description of our programs and services, please click here.
2022 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Julie L. Hettinga
Treasurer—Likens Farms
VICE PRESIDENT
David A. Shapiro, MD
Physician—
Richmond Comprehensive Treatment Center
SECRETARY
Tina M. Baker
Executive Assistant—
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
TREASURER
John P. Kane
Certified Public Accountant—J. P. Kane & Co., LLC
Shane E. Briggs
Captain—Edgewood Police Department
Claire Lee, RN
Nurse—IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Megan McFearin
Attorney at Law—McFearin Law LLC
Vida Odai
Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group
Beatrice R. Ramey
Human Resources Specialist—
Madison County Government
Mary Schmid
General Counsel—
Kleenco Maintenance & Construction, Inc. &
Adjunct Professor—IU McKinney School of Law
Catherine Wilson
Deputy Prosecutor—
Madison County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Diane R. Wilson
Realtor/Associate Broker—
RE/MAX Real Estate Solutions
Sarah Wilson
CSQ Representative at Elanco Division, Greenfield, IN—Eli Lilly & Company
KEY STAFF
Johna Y. Lee, Chief Executive Officer
Kelly Buzan, Chief Program Officer
Melissa A. Stanton, Chief Administrative Officer
Ashley Waterbury-Carpenter, Chief Operating Officer