The Fountain Square Center
A Unique Partnership for Learning, Healing & Serving

Southeast Community Services (SECS) has been providing programs and activities designed to assist community residents in achieving their goals for many years. In the mid 1970's, HealthNet Southeast Health Center moved into the location at 901 Shelby. Now, SECS and SE Health Center have a new partner-in-residence--the University of Indianapolis-- to create the Fountain Square Center. Together, the partners provide comprehensive services to residents while providing valuable service learning and professional practice opportunities to U of I students,staff and faculty. Each organization will retain its individual identity, but all three organizations will collaborate on projects and initiatives to improve the well being of area residents.

SE Health Center has been providing health services to area residents for over 30 years. Services include adult medicine, pediatric medicine, obstetrics, prenatal care, immunizations, HIV testing, counseling, care coordination and treatment, health education, nutrition, lab and family planning. They will also offer dental services at the Fountain Square Center. Through partnerships with SECS and U of I, SE Health Center will work to provide more services including occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological services and geriatric services.

SECS will continue to offer employment services, emergency assistance, information and referral, and a senior nutrition and activity program. Co-located services include Family and Social Services Administration, IPS Adult Education/G.E.D., SE Health Center and Southeast Umbrella Organization/SUMO Weed & Seed. The new facility includes offices, classroom space, a computer lab and a wellness center for senior citizens (in conjunction with the U of I).

The U of I has long had a relationship with both SECS and SE Health Center, and their investment in the Fountain Square Center is a product of that relationship. The Community Programs Center, in conjunction with the Center for Aging and Community, coordinates the dynamic, long-term partnership between SECS, SE Health Center and the university to enhance the social and health services provided by the agencies to the residents of the Southeast Neighborhoods of Indianapolis. Participating academic disciplines include Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Work and Applied Sociology. U of I occupies offices, classrooms, exam rooms and research space at the Fountain Square Center.