Benton 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.
Only local programs are listed here. Additional resources can be found throughout the site.
Information and Referral:
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:
Social Security Administration: (Apply for Supplemental or Social Security Income)
Division of Family Resources: (Apply for Medicaid, TANF "Cash Assistance", or Food Stamps)
Education:
Family Needs: (Food, Housing, Utilities)
Mental Health Providers:
Medical/Health Centers: (with No or Low/Sliding Scale Fee)
Support Groups:
Special Needs/Advocacy Programs:
In-Pact's mission is to provide services designed to adequately meet the needs of all persons with Autism and other
developmental disabilities. Affordable rental apartments-Lake/Porter. Continuum of Educational services through
collaborative planning. Foster Care-group homes and supported living environments. Friendship Union-Self Advocacy
Support Group for adults. Supported Employment. Phone 219-662-1905
Legal Assistance:
Prevention Programs:
Special Mention:
Emergency Services:
Police Department: 911
Crisis:
- Lafayette Crisis Center (24/7)-crisis intervention, suicide prevention and information & referral.
Contact 765-742-0244 or 877-419-1632
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:
Social Security Administration: (Apply for Supplemental or Social Security Income)
Division of Family Resources: (Apply for Medicaid, TANF "Cash Assistance", or Food Stamps)
Education:
- First Steps.
- Child Care.
- Vocational Rehabilitation.
- Early Head Start/Head Start-CAP Inc. of Western Indiana in Covington. Contact 765-793-4881 or 800-684-
0088 (toll free)
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:
- Indiana DMHA Mental Health Service Provider Map.
- NAMI-What To Do In A Psychiatric Crisis.
- SAMHSA Subtance Abuse Treatment Locator.
- Local Community Mental Health Center:
Medical/Health Centers: (with No or Low/Sliding Scale Fee)
Support Groups:
Special Needs/Advocacy Programs:
In-Pact's mission is to provide services designed to adequately meet the needs of all persons with Autism and other
developmental disabilities. Affordable rental apartments-Lake/Porter. Continuum of Educational services through
collaborative planning. Foster Care-group homes and supported living environments. Friendship Union-Self Advocacy
Support Group for adults. Supported Employment. Phone 219-662-1905
Legal Assistance:
- Indiana Legal Services 800-869-0212
Prevention Programs:
- Lafayette Crisis Center is a non-profit human service organization that provides round-the-clock crisis
intervention, suicide prevention,and information & referral in Tippecanoe, White & Benton Counties. Services
are confidential, free, and available by phone or in person 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Special Mention: