Marion County
Information and Referral:


Emergency Services:
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 317-327-3811


Crisis:
  • Hotlines and Online Support.
  • Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis-24 Hour Crisis & Suicide Hotline.                                      
    Contact 317-251-7575 or 800-273-TALK
  • Safe Families for Children of Indianapolis-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
  • Stopover-Provides a 24-hour crisis line for youth, adults and referring agents. Counseling is provided for youth
    ages 11-18, and their families. Emergency shelter is provided for youth ages 13-17. Emergency shelter is
    voluntary and requires parental consent an participation in counseling. Contact 317-635-9301
  • Gene Glick Family Support Center-(Children's Bureau) provides shelter to youth who have run away, are
    homeless, are victims of or witness domestic violence, whose parents are experiencing a housing crisis, whose
    parents are experiencing a mental or physical crisis or are at risk of abuse or neglect.
  • Visiting Nurse Service Crisis Nursery-Provides short-term respite relief for parents of children birth-12 years
    who are “at risk”.  Contact 317-722-8200 ext. 216


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.
  • Salvation Army offers financial assistance to residents in specific areas of Marion and Hamilton County; may
    help with housing costs (rent/mortgage), utilities, medical or prescription co-pays or transportation (vehicle
    repairs/bus tickets). Clients must show proof of need. Appointments are required. Call 317-632-0156
  • Family Services Ways to Work Loan Program provides low interest loans to families with children to help pay for
    things to help them stay on the job or in school. There are several criterion to qualify and limitations of usage.
    Contact 317-634-6341


Mental Health Providers:
  • Mental Health Therapy Providers (DMHA listing):
  • Substance Abuse Providers:


Medical/Health Centers: (with No or Low/Sliding Scale Fee)
  • Indiana Hospital Directory
  • Indiana Community Health Center Listing.
  • Wishard Health Services-Managed care program providing medical care to low-income and uninsured residents
    that meet the income requirements and does not qualify for any other assistance programs. Services include
    (among many others) routine exams and sports physicals, immunizations, GYN care, referrals to specialty care,
    lab and X-ray services, prescribed medicine and emergency services.
  • Blackburn Health Center, 2700 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 46208
  • Cottage Corner Health Center, 1434 S. Shelby St., 46203
  • Forest Manor Health Center, 3840 N. Sherman Dr., 46226
  • Grassy Creek Health Center, 9443 E. 38th St., 46234
  • North Arlington Health Center, 2505 N. Arlington St., 46218
  • Pecar Health Center, 6940 N. Michigan Rd., 46268
  • Westside Health Center, 2732 W. Michigan St., 46222
  • Wishard Primary Care Center, 1002 Wishard Blvd., 46202
  • HealthNet-provides primary healthcare to individuals on a sliding scale, regardless of ability to pay. There are 5
    primary care health centers, one OB/GYN care center, a pediatric/adolescent care center, a maternal-fetal
    medicine center, a behavioral pediatrics center, eight school-based clinics and support services. Contact 317-
    782-2111
  • Barrington H. Center, 3401 East Raymond St., 46203
  • Care Center at the Tower, 1633 North Capitol Avenue, Suite 500, 46260
  • Martindale/Brightwood, 2855 N. Keystone Ave., Ste. 100, 46218
  • Pediatric & Adolescent Care Center, 1633 N. Capitol Ave., Ste. 236, 46202
  • People's Health & Dental Center, 2340 East 10th Street, 46201
  • Southeast Health & Dental Center, 901 Shelby Street, 46203
  • Southwest Health Center, 2202 West Morris Street, 46201
  • Southwest OB Annex, 1621 West Howard Street, 46221
  • Gennesaret-offers full service health care, dental care, dental surgery, prosthetics, dentures, prescriptions,
    medical supplies and aids.  To be eligible: individuals may not have insurance, Marion County resident, income
    less than 150% of the federal poverty level. Contact 317-639-5645
  • Gennesaret Care Center, 23 N. Rural Street, 46201
  • Wellness Blue Triangle, 725 North Pennsylvania Street, 46204
  • Holy Family Shelter, 30 E. Palmer Street, 46225
  • Quest for Excellence (Foltz), 2051 N. College Avenue, 46202
  • St. Francis Neighborhood Health Center, 234 E. Southern Ave., 46225
  • Citizens Barton Clinic, 501 N. East Street, 46202
  • Citizens Primary Care Health Center-provides medical, dental and pharmacy services. Financial assistance is
    available to those who fall below 200% of the federal poverty level for some services. 1650 N. College Ave.
    Indianapolis, 46202 or Contact 317-924-6351
  • Raphael Health Center-provides community-based full-service health care to all people, regardless of income or
    availability of insurance coverage, in a Christian atmosphere of respect and dignity. 401 E. 34th St. Indianapolis
    46205 or Contact 317-926-1507
  • Shalom Health Care Center, 3400 Lafayette Rd., Ste. 200, 46222
  • African Community Center: Clinic, 3737 N. Meridian, Ste. 507, 46208
  • Good Samaritan Health Clinic, 11 N. Eastern Ave., 46201
  • Shepherd Community Center Health Clinic, 4107 E. Washington St., 46201
  • Windrose Health Network provides primary and preventive health services; affordable fees while offering a
    "sliding-fee-scale" to consumers with limited financial means and no insurance.
  • Marion County Health Department:
  • A.C.T.I.O.N. Health Center (Youth health services) 2868 N. Pennsylvania, Indianapolis 46205
  • Georgetown Office, 3974 Georgetown Rd. Indianapolis 46254
  • Hasbrook Clinic, 3838 North Rural St. Indianapolis 46205
  • Northeast Health Office, 6042 East 21st Street, Indianapolis 46219
  • Northwest Health Office, 6940 Michigan Road, Indianapolis 46268
  • South District Office, 505 National Ave. Indianapolis 46227


Support Groups:


Special Needs/Advocacy Programs:




Legal Assistance:


Prevention Programs:
  • Dayspring Center Inc-PO Box 44105 Indianapolis, IN 46244-Dayspring lovingly meets the basic needs of
    homeless families seeking assistance and connects them with opportunities to help them realize their potential.
  • Julian Center, Inc.-2011 N. Meridian St Indianapolis, IN 46202-Contact 317-941-2206
  • Pathway To Recovery Inc-2135 N Alabama St Indianapolis, IN 46202-The mission of Pathway is help homeless
    adults with addictive and mental disorders begin recovery from addiction and mental illness, become financially
    self-sufficient, and begin healthy independent living upon placement in affordable permanent housing. Contact
    317-926-8557
  • Rebuilding The Wall Inc-2401 N Guilford Ave Indianapolis, IN 46205-Contact 317-250-7090
  • Transitional Life Connections-373 N Holmes Ave Indianapolis, IN 46222-Contact 317-636-0203
  • Volunteers Of America, Inc.-927 N. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN 46204-Volunteers of America of Indiana is
    a faith-based organization that provides life-changing services to enhance the physical, emotional, spiritual, and
    intellectual needs of individuals by providing counseling, rehabilitation, job placement, and residential services.
    We serve individuals transitioning from the correctional system, the elderly, chronically addicted and mentally ill.
  • Ada's Place-Provides semi-independent living for single women 20 and older who are employed and without
    children who are at risk due to lack of education, vocational training or independent living skills. Program
    provides access to training in these areas and supportive services.
  • Children’s Bureau Neighborhood Alliance for Child Safety works to strengthen families and prevent child abuse.
    Program provides supportive services and referrals to resources. For additional information regarding this and
    other beneficial programs, contact 317-951-8476 or 317-545-5281
  • Prevail provides educational and informational presentations and training regarding child abuse/neglect,
    domestic violence and children, substance abuse and children, trauma and children, parenting and discipline,
    and dating violence. Contact 317-773-6942
  • Witham Health Services provides at home drug testing kits for parents/guardians. Testing is confidential. The
    kits come with a list of treatment programs and counseling services. Kits are available to non-Boone County
    residents for a $15 fee. To order a kit or for more information, contact 800-752-8822 or email.
  • Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department-Stop and Think-Provides students in grades 6 through 9 in Marion
    County the opportunity to get a glimpse of what life is like in the Marion County Jail. Contact 317-327-1320
  • Indianapolis Fire Department Fire Stop-Provides education that is incident and age appropriate to children who
    have exhibited a curiosity to play with or set fires. A fire risk analysis is completed to identify those children
    who are at risk of repeating this dangerous behavior. The family may be referred for additional counseling to
    stop these fire-setting activities. Contact 317-327-3473
  • Facing Adolescent Challenges Together (FACT)-Provides an educational program for youth 10-17 years old.
    Interactive activities cover drug facts, decision making, victim impact, and medical, legal, and financial
    consequences. Contact 317-962-6100
  • Educating Kids about Gun-violence (EKG) is a youth gun-violence education and prevention program. EKG
    works to prevent youth gun violence by educating students about the legal, medical, and emotional
    consequences of youth gun possession and related gun violence. Call 317-327-6258 for more information.
  • Project Impact targets first- and second-time offenders 9-17 and their families. Program provides counseling
    (individual and group), computer training, life skills, job training, school drop-out prevention, tutoring and
    study skills training, mentoring and parenting education. Indianapolis Location. Call 317-254-5855
  • Drug Free Marion County is comprised of concerned citizens dedicated to preventing and reducing the negative
    consequences from the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Marion County.
  • Homeless & ReEntry Helpers Resource Center (HRH) is a web site for those in need, their; case workers,
    service providers, parole & probation officers, pastors, mentors, and volunteers, landlords, and businesses
    who help those in need, we call "Our HELPERS".
  • Next Step Programs is a division of the Fletcher Place Ministry. The first program, Survival Skills, is a ten-week
    series of seminars that teach basic day-to-day life skills. Upon graduation from Survival Skills, computer
    training, writing workshops and job placement assistance are available. Each series of seminars can
    accommodate a total of 15 participants. Contact 317-916-1427
  • Public Advocates in Community Re-Entry (PACE) provides services exclusively to individuals with felony
    convictions. PACE seeks to provide services and resources to enable those returning citizens to become law
    abiding, productive and responsible members of society. Formerly PACE/OAR. Contact 317-612-6800
  • Afternoons R.O.C.K is an exciting after school drug prevention program for youth, ages 10-14 years. Program
    to provide Recreation, Object lessons, Culture and values and Knowledge via active and entertaining focused
    and supportive prevention activities designed to teach youth about social and media influences, conflict
    resolution and refusal/resistance skills, gang and violence prevention, and the structuring of leisure time to be
    free of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. Contact 317-232-7868

Community and Multi-Service Centers
  • Brightwood Community Center-Martindale-Brightwood area-provides information and referral. There are several
    programs for children and youth including tutoring, summer camp, music, martial arts and financial literacy.
    Contact 317-546-8200
  • Community Alliance of the Far Eastside (CAFÉ)-Indianapolis Eastside-offers case management and
    financial/basic needs assistance; provides youth with after-school tutoring, teen program and summer camp.
    Contact 317-890-3288
  • Christamore House Family and Community-Indianapolis Westside-Social services are offered to assist families
    locate resources. Youth 15-25 who are not in high school: ARISE program helps them gain valuable job skills
    training; YES program helps them achieve education, employment and/or training. Youth in grades 9-12 may
    participate in the T.O.P. which includes tutoring, mentoring, college visits, leadership training, and service
    learning programs. Asante Children’s Theater uses the three basic genres of performing arts (theatre, music,
    dance and storytelling) to develop the life skills of young people ages 12 to 21; boxing; provides tutoring for
    area children 6-12 offering tutoring and a computer lab. Contact 317-635-7211
  • Concord Center provides assessment counseling, information and referral, advocacy, outreach and follow-up
    services for area residents. Contact 317-637-4376
  • Edna Martin Christian Center-Martindale-Brightwood area-provides the following youth activities: After School
    Program, Summer Program and Camp, Life Skills Training, Community Service Program, Tutoring and Mentoring
    Program.  Contact 317-637-3776
  • Flanner House provides assessment counseling, information and referral, advocacy/mediation, outreach,
    employment search, emergency assistance and follow-up services for area residents. Contact 317-925-4231
  • Forest Manor Multi-Service Center-near eastside Indianapolis-provides numerous programs/services for youth
    and families including mental health, case management, social development, life skills, tutoring, prevention and
    awareness. Contact 317-545-1204
  • Hawthorne Community Center provides information and referral, recreation, special interest classes, summer
    programs and day camps. Contact 317-637-4312
  • John H. Boner Community Center provides assessment, counseling, information and referral, advocacy,
    outreach and follow-up services for area residents. Contact 317-264-1379
  • Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center offers a variety of youth programs including: tutoring, summer camp, life skills
    training, youth employment, transitional support for foster youth. Contact 317-639-6106
  • Martin Luther King Multi-Service Center offers many services and programs including a youth creative arts
    program, case management and mental health counseling. Contact 317-923-4581



Special Mention:
Marion County Commission on Youth (McCoy)-to champion the positive development of youth.

Starfish Initiative helps low-income students graduate high school and move on to higher education. Provides high
school students with individual mentors, leadership training, community service opportunities, a place to study and
hang out, and much more. Call 317-955-7912 for more information.

Paws and Think matches at-risk youth with canines to enhance the lives of adults and children with special needs.
Program serves youth who are academically or behaviorally challenged; incarcerated; at-risk of suicide; pregnant and
single; or who lack a positive self-image.

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.

VSA Arts of Indiana (VSAI) has led the movement to make the arts accessible to people with disabilities. Offers a
variety of opportunities for people with disabilities of all ages to engage the power of the arts as a means of
education, creative self-expression, and personal and professional growth.

Hope's Way is a central Indiana nonprofit recreation center whose mission is to provide a cost-free place of
recreation and respite for special needs children and their families from under-served communities.  Our “special
needs” umbrella includes children who are: At risk, Health impaired, Physically disabled, Developmentally disabled,
Low-income families, Children of incarcerated parents. Located in Bainbridge (Putnam Co). Contact 765-522-5566

St. Mary’s Child Center provides half-day program for children 3-5 years at risk of developmental delays and/or
emotional problems. Transportation can be provided; sliding scale fees and family services. Contact 317-635-1491

Virtual Scavengers collects, refurbishes and sells computers; provides training classes and apprenticeships in pc
technology, electronic waste management, and social entrepreneurship; allows individuals within the community to
earn a free computer after 20 hours of learning how to maintain and upgrade it. Contact 317-917-9111

Dawn Project coordinates services for youth with emotional and behavioral problems, youth that are multi-system
involved and youth with functional impairments. Referrals must come from Marion County Dept. of Child Services,
probation office, IPS or Department of Education.
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.