Allen County
Information is provided for educational purposes. Listings do not indicate support or recommendation of any kind.
Only local programs are listed here. Additional resources can be found throughout the site.
Information and Referral:
Allen County 211 Library Allen Co Prosecutor
All of Ft. Wayne Harvest Mission CommunityNet.
Emergency Services:
Police Department: 911
Crisis:
Home and Community Based Programs:
DMHA: Community Alternatives to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities: Access Point Contact
*For youth who have or are eligible for Medicaid and have high level of needs due to mental health concerns.
AAA: (Aged and Disabled or Traumatic Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver and C.H.O.I.C.E.)
*Seniors or physical disabilities/traumatic brain injuries that require in-home supports. Waiting list-3+years?
BDDS: (Developmental Disability, Autism and Support Services Medicaid Waiver)
*Developmentally delayed and/or have diagnosis of Autism and require in-home services. Waiting list-12+years?
Public Resources:
Education:
Family Needs: (Food, Housing, Utilities)
- Township Trustee-May assist eligible township residents with food, medical care, clothing, household goods,
shelter, school clothing, utilities, limited transportation, fuel oil, coal, and burial expense.
- Energy Assistance.
- Aging Services Map by County.
Mental Health Providers:
- Substance Abuse Providers:
Medical/Health Centers: (with No or Low/Sliding Scale Fee)
Support Groups:
Special Needs/Advocacy Programs:
Legal Assistance:
Prevention Programs:
- Hope House-1115 Garden St Fort Wayne, IN 46802-Since 1981, Hope House has provided homeless,
chemically dependent women with supportive services in a transitional residential setting to help them find
employment and maintain recovery so they can become self-sufficient.
- Vincent House-2827 Holton Ave. Ft. Wayne, IN 46806-Seeking to alleviate the problems of the homeless;
provides shelter, care, advocacy, affordable housing and supportive services for homeless families while these
families build strength and strive to become independent, productive members of the community. Contact 260-
456-4172
- Blue Jacket mission is to provide ex-offenders with the tools and opportunities to be productive members of
society. The philosophical foundation is to provide these opportunities to those who want to earn their way
back to the table and are motivated to work. Contact 260-744-1900
Special Mention: