ADULT GUARDIANSHIP

Advocate for those who can't

Court-Appointed

BE A VOLUNTEER VASIA REFERRAL FOR GUARDIANSHIP


Our Mission

VASIA (Volunteer Guardian Advocates for Seniors and Vulnerable Adults) is a public guardianship program whose mission is to assist seniors and vulnerable adults.


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CommunityLink Open House & Scavenger Hunt

Join us as we celebrate the upcoming Mary Jane Reed & Robert W. Reed CommunityLink Open House, a special event showcasing the many services, programs, and resources available through CommunityLink and its partner agencies.

This community celebration will welcome residents, supporters, and local leaders to learn more about the organizations working together to strengthen Shelby County.

Explore CommunityLink Through a Scavenger Hunt

Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive CommunityLink Scavenger Hunt. As guests explore the facility, they will visit participating partner agencies, learn about their missions and services, and discover the impact each organization makes in our community.

Each agency will offer a unique stop along the scavenger hunt experience, which may include:

  • A clue, stamp, or sticker
  • A simple activity or interaction
  • Information about programs and services available to the community

Meet Our Community Partners

Partner agencies will be available throughout the Open House to:

  • Share information about their organization
  • Answer questions from visitors
  • Highlight services and resources available to Shelby County residents

This Open House is a celebration of the collaboration, service, and community impact made possible through CommunityLink. We invite everyone to attend, connect with local organizations, and discover the many resources available within our community.

By the Numbers

7,000

The number of seniors and vulnerable adults in Indiana requiring guardianship each year.

12

The number of volunteer advocates in Johnson and Shelby counties currently advocating for seniors and vulnerable adults.

5

The number of contracted advocates in Johnson and Shelby counties currently advocating for seniors and vulnerable adults.

160

Guardianship for seniors and adults and seniors during the last seven years in Johnson and Shelby counties.

27

Adult guardianships granted to VASIA in 2025.

64

Active adults under a VASIA Guardianship in 2025.

VASIA Johnson, Shelby and Hancock Counties Indiana

How You Can Help

VASIA Guardians assist seniors and vulnerable adults with:

  • making decisions about their general care.
  • accessing services they need.
  • making medical decisions.
  • determining what level of care they may need in a residential facility.

Guardians also helps the protected person apply for governmental benefits in which they may be eligible.

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Volunteer & Community Survey

Help strengthen VASIA by sharing your experience.
Your feedback supports volunteer recruitment, community outreach, grant reporting, and public awareness efforts.
 
The survey is flexible—complete as much or as little as you’d like. Please do not include confidential or identifying information.
 
Thank you for your time and support.
 


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What They Say

about VASIA

Each protected person comes with their own set of circumstances, but the common thread is that they need someone to care about them and their needs, and I feel blessed to be part of an organization that provides assistance when they need it the most.

Linda Krueger VASIA Guardian Volunteer

Through the years I have sometimes been presented with critical and emergent circumstances that I felt powerless to address. VASIA has become my go-to for needs that fall outside of our scope of delivery and for those where time is especially critical.

Cathy Bailey Franklin Active Adult Center

VASIA volunteers have a unique opportunity to provide crucial personal advocacy for a segment of the population that is often unseen and thus overlooked.

Diana Moorman