Emergency Services in Indy

Download Chip's Handbook of Help
FindHelp.org's website
Food Panteries - Community Compass website
Download HRH & VSC's Emergency Info Flyer
2-1-1's website
Meals Served Daily - Indy Meals website
Click here to view the 2024-2025 Winter Contingency Plan - active December 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026
Dial 2-1-1, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to connect to resources
Emergency Services Information in IndyAvailable 24 hours a day, 7 Days a Week
  • If you are hurt or in imminent danger, dial 9-1-1 immediately.
Indianapolis Continuum of CareAre you experiencing homelessness?Indys "Keys to Housing" Resources Guide?
Just Getting Out of Jail or Prison?PACE believes that everyone deserves a second chance.View PACE's Website
Please Note: We suggest that when calling any of the below service providers, if they say they can not help you for one reason or another, while you have them on the phone, ask them if they know someone else that may be able to help you. Addictions with Drugs, Alcohol, Sex, Opioid, Smoking, etc.: If you, or someone you know needs information or help with any addiction, please go to our "Resources" page and scroll down to the "Addictions" section . Just getting out of jail or prison? PACE can help. | 2855 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218 | (317) 612-6800
Indy's Emergency Service Agencies - w/Web Links & Phone Numbers
For Non-Emergencies dial 3-1-1Marion County residents in need of non-emergency police assistance have a new number to call.
Cellphone users in Marion County may now dial 3-1-1 to reach the non-emergency line for IMPD and other Marion County dispatchers. The non-emergency phone number for callers using landlines is (317) 327-3811.
Indy's Emergency Service Providers - Offers Direct Services to Anyone in Need
  • Family Support
  • Family Support, Congregations that
Seniors - Veterans or otherwise CICOA's - Aging & In-Home Solutions 8440 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., # 175 Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 254-5465
  • Street Outreach (24 hour service)
  • Support Services for the Homeless
  • Day Shelter for Adults
  • Horizon House
  • 1033 E Washington St
  • Indianapolis, IN 46201
  • (317) 423-8909
  • ( info & service only, no overnight stays)
  • Day Shelter for Youth
  • Outreach, Inc (youth under 24)
  • 2416 E New York St
  • Indianapolis, IN 46201
  • (317) 951-8886
  • (877) 686-3818
  • Domestic Violence Shelters (women only)
  • Medical Services
  • Shelters for Teens
  • Stopover
  • 2236 E 10th St
  • Indianapolis, IN 46201
  • (317) 635-9301
  • (Young people from 11 to 17 can call 24 hours a day)
  • Teen Suicide Hotline
  • (800) 784-2433
  • Shelters for Men only
  • Shelters for Women & Children Only
  • Shelter for Married Couples
  • Substance Abuse Reecovery Center for Women
  • Dove House
  • 3351 N Meridian St, Suite 110
  • Indianapolis, IN 46208
  • (317) 964-0450
  • Salvation Army
Indy's Homeless Emergency Services - Information on where to get service
HRH's & VSC's Emergency Information Poster - A list of emergency services for those in need - a PDF file
Click here for a list ofFood Pantries Around Town
You can also dial 2-1-1 or (866) 211-9966 for the latest list of Food Pantries.
Community Compass
Indianapolis, check out this new tool launched to help connect people with food assistance.
The app helps people find local food pantries, meal sites, SNAP assistance and other affordable healthy food options.
ShelterList.comA directory of shelters that provide assistance to the homeless in Indianapolis and other cities throughout the country.

For Medical, Physical Emergencies & Suicide Prevention:

  • Dial 988 from any phone and your call will be immediately routed to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Hit #1 if you are a Veteran.
  • The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) is always available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.,
  • If you or someone you are helping is hurt or in imminent danger, please get to a phone and dial 9-1-1 for immediate help.
  • If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal or facing a crisis, dial 2-1-1 in Indy or 1-(866) 211-9966 for immediate help.
  • If you are a victim of domestic violence, dial 1-(800) 332-7385 in Indy for help.
For Non-Emergencies:
  • If you are a Veteran, or a family member of a Veteran, in search of information on how to get goods or services you/they may need, you can dial 2-1-1 or contact one of the Service Providers or Veterans Organizations listed on our "Resources" page.
  • Cellphone users in Marion County may now dial 3-1-1 to reach the non-emergency line for IMPD and other Marion County dispatchers. The non-emergency phone number for callers using landlines is (317) 327-3811.
Please Note:
  • VSC is not a provider of any financial assistance or direct services other than Information and Referrals on where to get goods, services, programs, and benefits for Veterans, the Military, and their families.
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