Indiana offers a variety of support resources to help individuals and families with challenges such as mental health, financial assistance, housing, addiction recovery, domestic violence, and more. Here's a comprehensive guide to accessing support in Indiana:
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### **General Support and Referrals:**
- **Indiana 211**
- Dial: **211** or visit [https://in211.communityos.org](https://in211.communityos.org/)
- A free and confidential service that connects Hoosiers to local resources for food, housing, utility assistance, mental health services, and more.
- **Be Well Indiana**
- Website: [https://bewellindiana.com](https://bewellindiana.com/)
- Provides mental health and wellness resources, including a crisis helpline (211, press 3) and online tools.
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### **Financial Assistance:**
- **Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA):**
- Website: [https://www.in.gov/fssa/](https://www.in.gov/fssa/)
- Offers programs like food stamps (SNAP), Medicaid, TANF (cash assistance), and housing support.
- **Energy Assistance Program (EAP):**
- Helps with utility bills.
- Website: [https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/energy-assistance/](https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/energy-assistance/)
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### **Housing and Homelessness:**
- **Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA):**
- Website: [https://www.in.gov/ihcda/](https://www.in.gov/ihcda/)
- Offers programs for affordable housing, emergency rental assistance, and homelessness prevention.
- **Shelter Listings for Indiana:**
- Website: [https://www.shelterlistings.org/city/in-all.html](https://www.shelterlistings.org/city/in-all.html)
- Directory of emergency shelters, transitional housing, and affordable housing options.
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### **Mental Health and Addiction Recovery:**
- **Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs):**
- Indiana has over 25 CMHCs providing affordable mental health care and addiction services. Locate one here:
[https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/files/CMHC_map.pdf](https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/files/CMHC_map.pdf)
- **Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):**
- National Helpline: **1-800-662-HELP (4357)**
- Website: [https://www.samhsa.gov/](https://www.samhsa.gov/)
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### **Support for Families and Children:**
- **First Steps Indiana (Early Intervention Program):**
- Phone: **1-800-545-7763**
- Website: [https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/first-steps/](https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/first-steps/)
- Helps families with children under three who have developmental delays or disabilities.
- **Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program:**
- Phone: **1-800-522-0874**
- Website: [https://www.in.gov/isdh/19691.htm](https://www.in.gov/isdh/19691.htm)
- Provides nutrition support and education for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
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### **Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support:**
- **Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV):**
- Phone: **1-800-332-7385**
- Website: [https://icadvinc.org](https://icadvinc.org/)
- **Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking:**
- Phone: **317-624-2370**
- Website: [https://indianacesa.org](https://indianacesa.org/)
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### **Legal Assistance:**
- **Indiana Legal Services (ILS):**
- Phone: **1-844-243-8570**
- Website: [https://www.indianalegalservices.org](https://www.indianalegalservices.org/)
- Offers free legal assistance to low-income individuals on issues like housing, family law, and public benefits.
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### **Employment and Workforce Support:**
- **WorkOne Indiana Centers:**
- Website: [https://www.in.gov/dwd/WorkOne/](https://www.in.gov/dwd/WorkOne/)
- Provides job search assistance, resume workshops, and career counseling.
- **Vocational Rehabilitation Services:**
- Phone: **1-800-545-7763**
- Website: [https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/rehabilitation/](https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/rehabilitation/)
- Helps individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment.
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### **Food Assistance:**
- **Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana:**
- Phone: **317-925-0191**
- Website: [https://www.gleaners.org](https://www.gleaners.org/)
- **Feeding Indiana’s Hungry:**
- Website: [https://www.feedingindianashungry.org](https://www.feedingindianashungry.org/)
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