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
- Mobile services
- CARe 2 Get Connected prevention programming
- Community education and training
- Children's services
- Sexual assault services
- Case management and ancillary services
- Safety planning and danger assessments
- Court & medical appointment accompaniment
- Transportation and food assistance
- Support and education groups
- Aftercare
For an in-depth description of our programs and services, please click here.
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
2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Julie L. Hettinga
Treasurer—Likens Farms
VICE PRESIDENT
David A. Shapiro, MD
Physician—Muncie Comprehensive Treatment Center
TREASURER
Aaron Reger
Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer—State Bank
SECRETARY
Tina M. Baker
Executive Assistant—Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Shane E. Briggs
Officer—Pendleton Police Department
Amanda G. Currie
Director of Revenue Cycle Management—Ellie Mental Health
Crystal A. Everhart
Mortgage Underwriter—Consolidated Analytics
Claire Lee, RN
Nurse—IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Megan McFearin
Attorney at Law—Adinamis & Saunders, P.C.
Lynda O'Neill
Retired—City of Anderson
Beatrice R. Ramey
Executive Director Human Resources/Risk Management—Madison County Government
Mary Schmid
General Counsel—Kleenco Maintenance & Construction, Inc. & Adjunct Professor—IU McKinney School of Law
Catherine Wilson
Attorney at Law—Secretary of State's Office
Sarah Wilson
CSQ Representative at Elanco Division, Greenfield, IN—Eli Lilly & Company