CrisisNationwide
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 crisis support for anyone in emotional distress. Call, text, or chat for free, confidential help from trained counselors.
Best For
Suicide preventionEmotional crisisSelf-harm concernsSubstance use crisis
Contact
Call or text 988 • Chat at 988lifeline.org
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Get Crisis Support ↗Help FinderStatewide Indiana
Indiana 211
Start here when you are not sure who to call. Indiana 211 connects people to local housing, food, utility, mental health, and crisis resources.
Best For
Housing helpFood accessUtility supportMental health resources
Availability
Online 24/7 • Navigators by phone Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Contact
Dial 2-1-1 • 866-211-9966 • Text ZIP to 898-211
#housing#food#utilities#crisis#mental-health
Search Indiana 211 ↗City ServicesIndianapolis-Marion County
RequestIndy
Report potholes, trash pickup problems, animal issues, and other non-emergency city requests in one place.
Best For
PotholesMissed trash pickupCode concernsAnimal issues
Contact
Mayor's Action Center: 317-327-4622
#city-services#report-issue#potholes#trash#animals
Open RequestIndy ↗Aging & DisabilityCentral Indiana
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
Support for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities, including meals, transportation, in-home help, and care guidance.
Best For
Caregiver supportSenior mealsTransportationAging in place
Availability
Programs vary by service
Contact
317-254-5465 • 800-489-9550
#seniors#caregivers#disability#transportation#meals
Explore CICOA ↗BenefitsStatewide Indiana
FSSA Benefits Portal
Apply for and manage SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, and related Indiana benefits online.
Best For
SNAPMedicaidCash assistanceDocument uploads
Availability
Online portal
Contact
DFR support: 1-800-403-0864
#snap#medicaid#cash-assistance#benefits
Open Benefits Portal ↗Food AccessCentral Indiana
Gleaners Find Food
Find pantries and food support across Central Indiana through Gleaners' help locator.
Best For
Food pantriesMeal supportEmergency groceriesCommunity partners
Availability
Online finder
Contact
Gleaners: 317-925-0191
#food#pantries#groceries#meal-support
Find Food Near You ↗HousingStatewide Indiana
IHCDA Housing Programs
State housing programs for first-time homebuyers, down payment assistance, and affordable rental resources across Indiana.
Best For
First-time buyersDown payment helpAffordable rentalsHousing counseling
Availability
Online applications • HUD-certified counselors
Contact
IHCDA: 317-232-7777
#housing#homebuyer#down-payment#rental-assistance
Explore Housing Programs ↗Legal HelpStatewide Indiana
Indiana Legal Services
Free civil legal help for eligible low-income Hoosiers, including housing, public benefits, family safety, and consumer issues.
Best For
Housing casesBenefits issuesFamily safetyConsumer law
Availability
Apply online 24/7 • Phone intake Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Contact
Intake: 1-844-243-8570
#legal-aid#housing#benefits#family#consumer
Apply for Legal Help ↗TransitIndianapolis
IndyGo Rider Tools
Plan bus trips, check route information, and contact customer care for service changes, detours, and accessibility support.
Best For
Trip planningRoute mapsDetoursAccessible transit
Availability
Trip tools online • Customer care daily
Contact
Customer Care: 317-635-3344
#bus#transit#accessibility#routes
Plan a Trip ↗UtilitiesStatewide Indiana
LIHEAP Energy Assistance
Federal heating and cooling assistance for income-qualifying Indiana households. Helps prevent utility shutoffs and covers winter heating costs.
Best For
Heating billsCooling assistanceUtility shutoff preventionWeatherization
Availability
Seasonal intake through local Community Action Agencies
Contact
IHCDA LIHEAP: 317-232-7777 • Local CAA lookup at in.gov
#utilities#heating#cooling#energy-assistance#shutoff
Check Eligibility ↗WorkforceMarion County
WorkOne Indy
Free career services from Indiana's workforce system: job search, résumé help, skills training, and employer connections for Marion County residents.
Best For
Job searchRésumé helpSkills trainingEmployer connections
Availability
Walk-in centers Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
#jobs#career#training#resume#workforce
Find Career Help ↗Immigrant ServicesCentral Indiana
Exodus Refugee Immigration
Resettlement and integration services for refugees in Central Indiana including English classes, employment help, and case management.
Best For
Refugee resettlementESL classesEmployment supportCultural orientation
Availability
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
#refugees#immigration#ESL#resettlement#employment
Get Resettlement Help ↗Food AccessMarion County
Indy Hunger Network
Coalition coordinating emergency food distribution, community fridges, and advocacy to close food gaps in Marion County neighborhoods.
Best For
Emergency foodCommunity fridgesFood advocacyPantry coordination
Availability
Partner pantries vary
Contact
Info via indyhunger.org
#food#emergency#community-fridge#hunger#pantry
Find Food Help ↗Civic ParticipationMarion County
Indy Votes
Check vote centers, early voting options, ballot information, and Marion County election details in one place.
Best For
Vote centersEarly votingBallot infoMarion County elections
Contact
Election info online
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Plan Your Vote ↗Community DevelopmentIndianapolis
LISC Indianapolis
Local nonprofit driving neighborhood investment across Indianapolis through small business lending, affordable housing, and family financial coaching.
Best For
Small business loansFamily financial coachingNeighborhood investmentAffordable housing
Availability
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
#community-development#small-business#financial-coaching#neighborhoods
Explore LISC Indy ↗JusticeMarion County
Marion County Community Court
Alternative court program connecting people with low-level offenses to social services instead of incarceration. Focuses on rehabilitation and community connection.
Best For
Low-level offensesSocial service accessRehabilitationAlternative sentencing
Availability
Court schedules vary
Contact
Marion Superior Court: 317-327-4740
#justice#community-court#rehabilitation#alternative-sentencing
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