Johnson County


Information and Referral:
Emergency Services:
Police Department: 911
Crisis:
- Safe Families for Children-Provides volunteers who open their homes to children whose parents are
experiencing a short-term emergency, such as hospitalization or a longer-term crisis such as drug abuse.
Designed to extend and strengthen the community safety net for at risk families. Contact 317-519-6827
- Youth Connections-Safe Place Host Homes-Provides crisis, individual and family consultation and shelter in a
host home for a maximum of fourteen days for at-risk children and youth 7-17 years. Contact 317-738-3273
or 866-738-KIDS
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:
Medical/Health Centers: (with No or Low/Sliding Scale Fee)
Support Groups:
Special Needs/Advocacy Programs:
Legal Assistance:
Prevention Programs:
Special Mention:
Jack's DOGs was formed to provide therapy through interaction with our trained therapy dogs. We work and play
with people of all ages who have Alzheimer's, bipolar disorder, Autism, and physical, emotional, and spiritual
challenges.
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.