Community Resources

Struggling to find rent relief, childcare, or other resources? We’ll do our best to connect you to the community resources you need to pull through any challenges you may be facing. You’ll find links and phone numbers from some of the most commonly asked for resources below.

211

2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps Hoosiers across Indiana find the local resources they need. Dial 2-1-1 to connect with a navigator. Navigators are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whatever you’re facing, we recommend you start by contacting Indiana 211.

Learn More about 211

Broadband Internet

Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service. Eligible subscribers can receive a discount up to $9.25/month, and eligible subscribes living on Tribal lands can receive a discount up to $34.25/month. If you are enrolled in benefits such as Medicaid or SNAP, you can qualify.

Learn More and Apply

Xfinity provides a $10/month broadband service called Internet Essentials. If you were enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program, this service qualifies for reimbursement.

Learn More and Sign Up With Xfinity

Childcare

Brighter Futures Indiana staff connect families to resources and programs that offer support in locating or paying for childcare.

Find Licensed Childcare Providers

Community Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&R) can connect parents with local child care options and provide referrals. Contact them at 1-800-299-1627

Contact Community Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new federal law that requires all businesses with over 15 employees to provide reasonable accommodations to those that are pregnant, nursing, or facing a medical conditions related to pregnancy.

Learn About Your Workplace Rights

Education

An Individualize Education Plan (IEP) details the services a school will provide to meet the unique needs of a student. A 504 Plan outlines how a school will remove barriers for students to learn alongside their peers.

Find Resources

Medicaid offers a waiver program to provide additional support for children with disabilities in their family homes or communities.

Learn More and Apply

Healthcare

Healthcare Navigators assist Hoosiers in completing applications to healthcare coverage programs such as Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program.

Find a Healthcare Navigator

Hoosiers can appeal decisions, such as changing or denying benefits, the Social Services Administration makes about your Medicaid programs. There are also resources that can assist you as you walk through the appeals process.

Start a Medicaid Appeals Process

Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strips are free and accessible to Hoosiers. Naloxone, or Narcan, is a life-saving antidote to an opioid overdose. Fentanyl test strips (FTS) allow a person using drugs to know what they’re putting into their body and help prevent an overdose.

Find a Distribution Center

Indiana Rental Assistance

Rental assistance can provide up to 12 months of relief to help pay past due and on going rent and utilities. Landlords can participate in the program as well and are encouraged to share program details with their tenants who are behind on rent. If you are unable to apply online, contact 211 for assistance and mention "rental assistance".

Find Rental Assistance

Legal Assistance

Indiana Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents.

Learn More

Medication/Prescriptions

NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs.

Find Discounted Medication

Township Trustees

Township Trustees are local elected officials who can provide a variety of different support to Hoosiers who qualify. They can also direct you to resources in your community.

Look Up Your Township Trustee

Unemployment

Visit the state unemployment portal to apply.

Visit the Unemployment Portal

Utilities

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) can provide one time assistance for the cost of utilities and if you have been or are about to be disconnected.

Learn More About Energy Assistance Program

Through cost-effective home improvements, the Weatherization Assistance Program helps decrease energy use and lower utility bills.

Learn More About Weatherization

Home Energy Rebate Programs help Hoosiers reduce the cost of energy by providing energy efficiency solutions for their homes.

Learn More and Apply