For those experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless in Indiana, a range of resources are available to provide shelter, housing assistance, and support services:
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### **1. Statewide Resources**
- **Indiana 211**
- **Services**: A free and confidential service that connects individuals to local resources, including emergency shelters, housing programs, and food assistance.
- **Contact**: Dial 211 or visit [www.in211.org](https://www.in211.org/)
- **Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)**
- **Services**: Administers state programs like Rapid Rehousing, Permanent Supportive Housing, and rental assistance for low-income individuals.
- **Contact**: (317) 232-7777
- **Website**: [www.in.gov/ihcda](https://www.in.gov/ihcda)
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### **2. Emergency Shelters**
- **Salvation Army of Indiana**
- **Services**: Provides emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive services.
- **Contact**: Visit [www.salvationarmyindiana.org](https://www.salvationarmyindiana.org/) or call your local chapter.
- **Wheeler Mission** (Indianapolis and Bloomington)
- **Services**: Offers emergency shelter, food, and programs to help individuals transition out of homelessness.
- **Contact**: (317) 687-6795
- **Website**: [www.wheelermission.org](https://www.wheelermission.org/)
- **Good Samaritan Network** (Hamilton County)
- **Services**: Provides shelter and financial assistance to those facing homelessness.
- **Contact**: (317) 842-2603
- **Website**: [www.gsnlive.org](https://www.gsnlive.org/)
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### **3. Transitional and Long-Term Housing Programs**
- **Pathway to Recovery** (Indianapolis)
- **Services**: Transitional housing for individuals recovering from addiction or mental health challenges.
- **Contact**: (317) 926-8557
- **Website**: [pathwaytorecovery.org](https://pathwaytorecovery.org/)
- **Family Promise of Indiana**
- **Services**: Helps families experiencing homelessness with temporary shelter, case management, and support services.
- **Contact**: Visit [www.familypromise.org](https://www.familypromise.org/) for local affiliates.
- **Coburn Place** (Indianapolis)
- **Services**: Provides transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence.
- **Contact**: (317) 923-5750
- **Website**: [www.coburnplace.org](https://www.coburnplace.org/)
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### **4. Homeless Youth Resources**
- **Stopover, Inc.** (Indianapolis)
- **Services**: Emergency shelter and transitional living programs for homeless and at-risk youth ages 12-21.
- **Contact**: (317) 635-9301
- **Website**: [www.stopoverinc.org](https://www.stopoverinc.org/)
- **National Runaway Safeline**
- **Services**: Provides support and assistance to homeless and runaway youth.
- **Contact**: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
- **Website**: [www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/)
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### **5. Veterans’ Assistance**
- **U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Homeless Programs**
- **Services**: Assistance with housing, job training, and medical care for homeless veterans.
- **Contact**: Call the VA Homeless Veteran Hotline at 1-877-424-3838.
- **Website**: [www.va.gov/homeless](https://www.va.gov/homeless)
- **HVAF of Indiana**
- **Services**: Provides housing and support for veterans in need.
- **Contact**: (317) 951-0688
- **Website**: [www.hvafofindiana.org](https://www.hvafofindiana.org/)
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### **6. Legal Aid and Advocacy**
- **Indiana Legal Services (ILS)**
- **Services**: Offers legal help to low-income individuals, including assistance with evictions and housing discrimination.
- **Contact**: 1-844-243-8570
- **Website**: [www.indianalegalservices.org](https://www.indianalegalservices.org/)
- **Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI)**
- **Services**: Advocates for equal housing opportunities and investigates housing discrimination complaints.
- **Contact**: (317) 644-0673
- **Website**: [www.fhcci.org](https://www.fhcci.org/)
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### **7. Food and Basic Needs Assistance**
- **Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana**
- **Services**: Provides food assistance to those in need, including homeless individuals.
- **Contact**: (317) 925-0191
- **Website**: [www.gleaners.org](https://www.gleaners.org/)
- **St. Vincent de Paul Society**
- **Services**: Offers food, clothing, and emergency assistance to those in need.
- **Contact**: Visit [www.svdpusa.org](https://www.svdpusa.org/) to find a local chapter.
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### **8. Mental Health and Addiction Services**
- **Aspire Indiana Health**
- **Services**: Provides mental health and substance abuse treatment for homeless individuals.
- **Contact**: (877) 574-1254
- **Website**: [www.aspireindiana.org](https://www.aspireindiana.org/)
- **SAMHSA Homeless Resource Center**
- **Services**: Connects individuals to behavioral health services.
- **Contact**: 1-877-726-4727
- **Website**: [www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources](https://www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources)
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### **9. Online Resources**
- **National Coalition for the Homeless**
- **Services**: Offers educational materials, advocacy, and support for homeless individuals.
- **Website**: [www.nationalhomeless.org](https://www.nationalhomeless.org/)
- **Homeless Shelter Directory**
- **Services**: Find a list of homeless shelters across Indiana.
- **Website**: [www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/)
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If you need help connecting with these resources or finding specific support in your area, let me know!