How does the system work?
There is a wide range of services and supports available to individuals with disabilities. Understanding how the system works can be quite complicated. To learn more about how the system works including funding sources and how to get started receiving services, visit TheArcLink.org
How long has Stone Belt been around?
Stone Belt was founded in 1958 by a group of families with children with developmental disabilities. At the time, doctors advised families to send their children to institutions. These parents wanted more for their children. So, in the basement of The First United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Indiana, Stone Belt began serving 9 individuals with developmental disabilities.
Who do you serve?
Stone Belt provides a variety of services for children and adults. For adults with developmental disabilities, Stone Belt provides residential services, life skills training, employment services and manufacturing facilities.
How big is Stone Belt?
Stone Belt provides services to over 1000 individuals with disabilities throughout Monroe, Lawrence, Owen, Bartholomew, and contiguous counties. Stone Belt also employs 375 staff, making it the 5th largest employer in Monroe County.
There are 7 offices located throughout south central Indiana including:
Stone Belt Corporate Headquarters
Stone Belt Adams Street ( Milestones)
LARC, Stone Belt of Lawrence County
Sweet Owen Industries, Stone Belt of Owen County
Stone Belt of Bartholomew County
Seymour Office
How do I start receiving services?
Contact Us ! Click here for contact information.
How are services paid for?
Most services are paid for with third party reimbursement from Medicaid and other state and federal government sources. We also seek out other private funding from grants, United Way, and individual and corporate donors.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Stone Belt serves individuals and families throughout South Central Indiana. We have faciliites in Monroe, Lawrence, Owen and Bartholomew Counties.
Has Stone Belt received any awards or certifications?
Stone Belt has maintained accreditation from CARF (formerly known as the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), which offers a prestigoius accreditation for rehabilitation facilities. In addition, Stone Belt is affiliated with the Arc of Indiana, the Arc of the US, IN-ARF (formerly known as the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities) as well as being a United Way agency.
How can I become a member of the Stone Belt Arc?
You can join the Stone Belt Arc by registering here on our website. Click here for more information.
How can I get involved?
You can help further the mission of Stone Belt in a variety of ways. Provide financial support, apply for a job supporting people with developmental disabilities, diversify your workforce or contract work through Stone Belt's Manufacturing Services.
What are the group homes like?
Stone Belt maintains 11 group homes in Monroe and Lawrence County. Each home has 5-7 bedrooms and is located throughout neigborhoods in the community. Many of the homes were built by Stone Belt and are handicapped accessible for individuals in wheelchairs.
Can you tell me more about your Milestones program?
Milestones provides psychicatric and behavioral support specialized to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. For more information about Milestones click here.
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Stone Belt:
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Message from the CEO
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Timeline
The Stone Belt Experience
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