I need family or child care assistance. Where can I get help?

• CASY for Families
  Providing services “cradle to college” to ensure children grow up in safe, nurturing environments in our community. Find childcare, help to pay for childcare, additional resources and more.

• Firefly Children and Family Alliance
  Nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors. Our programs and services include child abuse prevention, home-based services, youth placement and recovery services.

I need housing assistance. Where can I get help?

• Human Services, Inc.
  812-372-8407
  Organization that offers various services to meet the basic needs of individuals from Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Johnson and Shelby counties.

• Dayspring Center
  317-635-6780
  Resource center located in Indianapolis offers 24-hour emergency housing for those facing a crisis situation, as well as case management and long-term housing to address needs more deeply.

• KIC-IT
  317-868-8742
  Franklin-based organization serves homeless youth (ages 16-25), offering a drop-in center, hot meals, case management and transportation.

• Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance (IERA) program
  This program can provide up to 12 months in rental assistance to help cover past due and ongoing monthly rent and utility payments for qualifying Indiana renters. Check guidelines here. Apply at: https://apply.ihcda.in.gov/submit

• Additional homelessness booklist and resources can be found here
  

I am having problems at home. Where can I get help?

• Turning Point Domestic Violence Services
  812-379-5575, ext. 110
  25-bed emergency shelter serving Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Johnson and Shelby counties, offering 24-hour crisis helpline, outreach, prevention education, legal services and a children’s program.

• The Julian Center
  317-920-9320
  Center aimed at empowering survivors of domestic and sexual violence through their many services, including a 24-hour helpline, safety planning, transitional housing, shelter and much more.

• Abuse Awareness and Accountability
  1-877-545-7698
  Abuse Awareness and Accountability is a highly specialized behavior awareness and modification program that began over 20 years ago as a domestic violence Batterers Intervention Program (BIP).

• ASSIST
  317-346-2720
  A program in Johnson County that is dedicated to serving any person directly or indirectly affected by sexual, domestic, and physical violence.

• Safe Place
  Youth ages 7 to 17 that are having trouble at home, facing a crisis, or who may be in danger can seek help through Safe Place. Call 317-727-2571 or go anywhere you see the yellow and black Safe Place logo. These locations have people trained to connect you to help. Some examples of locations include: post offices, banks, fire stations, libraries, fast food restaurants, and convenience stores.

I am a senior in need of assistance. Where can I find help?

• Johnson County Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA)
  Vasia is a team of volunteer advocates who help seniors and incapacitated adults in need achieve the highest degree of independence, while also assisting them in gaining the greatest degree of health, comfort and safety.

• Johnson County Senior Services
  317-738-4544
  Johnson County Senior Services is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that offers transportation for Johnson County residents 60 and older at NO CHARGE. Service is Door-To-Door, Wheelchair Accessible transportation. They also offer Durable Medical Equipment and maintain a Food pantry of nonperishable items and household items.

• FINDER
  This online tool gives people living with disabilities in Indiana FREE, 24/7 access to a comprehensive range of community resources designed to improve their quality of life. FINDER connects people with the service providers, organizations, events in their community, webinars, podcasts, blogs, scholarly articles, and other information of interest to them.

I am in need of mental health assistance. Where can I get help?

• Local Behavioral and Mental Health Resources
  Local mental health providers for children and adults.

• LookUp Indiana
  Mental, behavioral, and emotional health information. 

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  Call 988 or Text IN to 741741

• Veteran Crisis Line
  Call 988, then press 1 or Text to 838255
  Support for deaf and hard of hearing is available at 1-800-799-4889

• Additional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention booklists and resources can be found at: pageafterpage.org/mentalhealth

Other Resources:

• 211
  317-926-4357
  Free and confidential service whose goal is to put anyone with a need in touch with the appropriate local resource, including food, housing and utility assistance. Veteran services are also available.

• Aunt Bertha - The Social Care Network
  Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.

• Better Together
  Better Together is a partnership of organizations creating COMMUNITY for Johnson County residents to stay mentally and physically healthy through the next few months as we navigate life together. You will find ways to stay connected within our communities throughout this website during this challenging time.

• Cooling Centers
  All JCPL Branches are cooling centers; find additional Indiana locations by ZIP Code here.
  

• Family & Social Services Administration
  1-800-403-0864
  State agency that offers assistance with a broad spectrum of services, including disability services, aging services, Medicaid assistance, mental health and addictions services and more.

• Find A Healthcare Navigator
  A certified navigator can assist you with the process to apply for your health insurance. You may work with a navigator in any county in Indiana.

• FINDER
  This online tool gives people living with disabilities in Indiana FREE, 24/7 access to a comprehensive range of community resources designed to improve their quality of life. FINDER connects people with the service providers, organizations, events in their community, webinars, podcasts, blogs, scholarly articles, and other information of interest to them.

• Helpline of Johnson County
  317-738-4636
  Information and referral service that provides phone numbers, contact information and guidance to social services resources. Available for Johnson County residents needing help with food, medical, housing, etc. 
  Download the Helpline Brochure
  
  
• NaloxBoxes
  JCPL has partnered with Upstream Prevention and the Johnson County Health Department to provide Narcan self-serve opioid overdose kits at all of our locations.
  More info: Overdose Lifeline

• SHIP
  The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare. SHIP is provided by the Administration for Community Living and the Indiana Department of Insurance. SHIP provides free, impartial information to help consumers make decisions regarding health insurance options related to Medicare. One-on-one assistance can be in person, on the phone, or virtual. Contact a counselor at (800) 452-4800.

• Treatment Atlas
  Indiana’s official addiction treatment locator, intended to help Hoosiers seeking addiction treatment find high-quality and appropriate care. Treatment Atlas lists all 605 addiction treatment facilities certified by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction.