Helplines
Operating 24/7
Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1-800-800-5556
Indiana is a mandatory reporting state; anyone who suspects a child has been neglected or abused must, by state law, make a report. Reports can be anonymous and confidential.
Operating 24/7
Darkness to Light – End Child Sexual Abuse
1-866-367-5444
Identify and learn the ways to spot abuse and how to react when a child discloses harm or abuse.
Operating 24/7
Indiana 211
Dial 211
Hoosiers can dial 211 from any phone in the state and speak to a trained Navigator. Navigators can help you find lots of resources around the state, from domestic violence shelters to vaccinations and medical care.
Operating 24/7
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
The National Sexual Assault Hotline is staffed 24/7 and is staffed by trained operators who can help adults and families get to safe places.
Legal help
Connect to an attorney
Indiana State Bar Association
317-639-5465
Get help finding an attorney in the Indianapolis metro area.
Volunteer organization
Kids Voice of Indiana
317-558-2870
Volunteer advocates helping kids and families represent themselves in court.
Legal help
Legal Aid of East Central Indiana
1-800-910-4407
Get help finding and funding legal help, serving Hancock County and east-central Indiana.
Legal help
Neighborhood Christian Legal Aid Clinic
317-429-4131
These regular clinics provide walk-up service for people who need to speak to an attorney about wills, divorce, custody, or other legal matters.
Advocacy
Trauma support
Prevail, Inc.
317-773-6942
Get help finding an attorney in the Indianapolis metro area.
Recovery help
Firefly Children and Family Alliance
317-634-6341
Firefly provides a host of recovery services, family care, and more.
Mental health and counseling
Local provider
Healthy365 Connection Center
317-468-4231
Find mental health care in Hancock County through Hancock Health.
Area provider
Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health
317-621-5700
Find mental health care through Community Health Network.
Local provider
Mental Health Partners of Hancock County
317-462-2877
Local mental health professionals operating in Hancock County.
Specializing in youth
Charlie Health
866-484-8218
Charlie Health specializes in the mental health needs of teens and youth.
Area provider
Restoration Counseling
317-207-9333
Local mental health professionals serving the Indianapolis metro area.
Local food, shelter, clothing, and supplies
Local provider
McCordsville UMC Food Pantry
463-266-7171
Find food and supplies in northern Hancock County at McCordsville United Methodist Church.
Local provider
FARM
317-203-9606
The Fortville Area Resource Mission provides food and supplies to families and individuals near Fortville.
Area provider
Gleaners Mobile Pantry
The Midwest’s largest food pantry provides regular mobile pick-ups around the area.
Local provider
Lutheran Child and Family Services
317-760-0420
The Sharing Place Food Pantry is a material assistance program that provides food for families in an eleven-zip code service area in Marion and Hancock Counties.
Area provider
Lambswear Clothing Closet
Find clothing, coats, gloves, shoes, and more for a variety of sizes and ages.
Regional provider
Indiana Diaper Source
317-641-1337
Find diapers and other diapering needs from this Whitestown, Indiana provider.
Local provider
The Hope House
317-467-4991
This shelter provides housing for families and individuals, including men, women, and children.
Hope House also operates a thrift store.
More to help
Serving Indiana CACs
Indiana Chapter of National Children’s Alliance
248-762-5520
Parents and caregivers can find helpful guides and connections to other CACs in Indiana.
