Here are resources that provide support for sex workers in Indiana, focusing on safety, health, legal aid, and exit strategies: --- ### **1. Crisis and Support Helplines** #### **Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) National Helpline** - **Services**: - Emotional support and crisis assistance for current and former sex workers. - Referrals for health, legal aid, and social services. - **Contact**: 1-877-776-2004 - **Website**: [www.swopusa.org](https://www.swopusa.org/) #### **National Human Trafficking Hotline** - **Services**: - 24/7 confidential support for individuals experiencing coercion or exploitation in the sex trade. - Provides safety planning and connections to local resources. - **Contact**: 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733 (BEFREE). - **Website**: [www.humantraffickinghotline.org](https://www.humantraffickinghotline.org/) --- ### **2. Health Services** #### **Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) - Sexual Health Clinics** - **Services**: - Free or low-cost STD testing, treatment, and preventative care. - Confidential care for sex workers and individuals in marginalized communities. - **Contact**: Call 1-844-624-6667 to find a clinic. - **Website**: [www.in.gov/isdh](https://www.in.gov/isdh) #### **Planned Parenthood of Indiana** - **Services**: - Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, including contraception and STD care. - **Contact**: 1-800-230-7526 - **Website**: [www.plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/) --- ### **3. Legal Assistance** #### **Indiana Legal Services (ILS)** - **Services**: - Legal help for those facing discrimination, criminal charges, or eviction due to involvement in sex work. - Assistance with expunging criminal records. - **Contact**: 1-844-243-8570 - **Website**: [www.indianalegalservices.org](https://www.indianalegalservices.org/) #### **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Indiana** - **Services**: - Advocacy for civil rights and legal protections, especially for marginalized communities. - **Contact**: (317) 635-4059 - **Website**: [www.aclu-in.org](https://www.aclu-in.org/) --- ### **4. Advocacy and Peer Support** #### **Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) Indianapolis** - **Services**: - Peer-led advocacy and support, including harm reduction resources and community-building initiatives. - **Contact**: Visit the national SWOP site to connect with a local chapter. - **Website**: [www.swopusa.org](https://www.swopusa.org/) #### **Harm Reduction Indiana** - **Services**: - Provides harm reduction supplies and education, including naloxone (Narcan) distribution. - Support for individuals managing substance use. - **Contact**: (765) 608-3062 - **Website**: [www.harmreductionindiana.org](https://www.harmreductionindiana.org/) --- ### **5. Housing and Safety Resources** #### **Julian Center** - **Services**: - Emergency shelter and transitional housing for those escaping violence or coercion. - **Contact**: (317) 920-9320 - **Website**: [www.juliancenter.org](https://www.juliancenter.org/) #### **Indianapolis Homeless Support - Horizon House** - **Services**: - Daytime shelter and assistance finding permanent housing for those in unstable living situations. - **Contact**: (317) 423-8909 - **Website**: [www.horizonhouse.cc](https://www.horizonhouse.cc/) --- ### **6. Mental Health and Counseling** #### **Be Well Indiana** - **Services**: - Free counseling and emotional support, including referrals to trauma-informed therapists. - **Contact**: Dial 211 and request mental health services. - **Website**: [www.bewellindiana.com](https://www.bewellindiana.com/) #### **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)** - **Services**: - Support for individuals who have experienced sexual violence, including those in the sex trade. - **Contact**: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - **Website**: [www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) --- If you need additional help connecting with these resources or more specific guidance, let me know!