Porter County
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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:
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:
Legal Assistance:
Prevention Programs:
Special Mention:
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)
- 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 Contact 800-869-0212 or 219-886-3161
Prevention Programs:
- Housing Opportunities Inc-2801 Evans Ave Valparaiso, IN 46383-Serve the community through the
development and provision of safe, decent, and affordable housing and customized support services. Housing
Opportunities provides shelter through an transitional living program, permanent living program for individuals/
families who are homeless. Housing Opportunities also works with first time home buyers. Contact 219-462-
3726
Special Mention: