Local Resources
| Name of Organization | Contact Information | Services Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Violence Network | Lindsay Stawick lhill@dvnconnect.org | Prevention education, information on resources, and youth advocacy and empowerment programs. |
| The Julian Center | 24 Hour Crisis Line: 317-920- 9320 2011 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46202 https://www.juliancenter.org/get-help/ | Offers FREE advocacy to young people (and adults) experiencing an unhealthy or unsafe relationship. You may send in a referral form to access services: https://projectavery.net/ |
| Indiana Youth Group | 317-541-8726 3733 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 Students may drop in or you may refer them by calling to speak with a staff member. The activity center is open on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 – 9 p.m. and on Friday from 3 – 11 p.m. | Programs include: sexual health education, suicide prevention education, various support groups, case management, and parent support and education. The activity center serves as a safe and confidential environment for LGBTQ youth and straight allies ages 12 through 20 to hang out and be themselves. |
| Reach for Youth | Marion County helpline: 317- 926-4357 Marion County Crisis and Suicide Hotline: 317-251-7575 3505 N Washington Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46205 | Behavioral health counseling and sexual health services for youth and family. |
| The Legacy House | 317-554-5272 2505 N Arlington Ave Indianapolis, IN 46218 | Trauma counseling and advocacy to victims of abuse or violence. |
| Families First | 317-634-6341 615 N Alabama St. STE 320 Indianapolis, IN 46204 | Support groups for teen survivors of sexual assault. **Rape Crisis Center** |
| Latino Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence | 317-926-4673 300 E Fall Creek Parkway N Dr, STE 200 Indianapolis, IN 46205 | Legal advocacy, support, information/referral. |
| Indiana Center for Children and Families | 317-631-2000 1431 N Delaware Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 | Assessment, case management, counseling, and therapeutic services for children, adolescents and families. |
| Connect 2 Help; 2- 1-1 | 2-1-1 OR 317-926-4357 | Connection to ANY human service. For example, basic needs (food, shelter, heat, etc.), legal assistance, mental health needs, etc. |
National Resources
| Name of Organization | Contact Information | Services Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Love Is Respect | Text: loveis to 22522 1-866-331-9474 TTY: 1-866-331-8453 Live chat on website: www.loveisrespect.org | Support line to chat/ask questions about relationships or to be referred to local service provider. An advocate is available 24/7 (spanish speaking advocates available). Website has relevant content regarding all aspects of relationships and dating suitable for teachers, school staff, parents, and teens. |
| RAINN Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network | 1-800-656-4673 Live chat on website: www.hotline.rainn.org/online | Support line for advice, information, or referral to local service provider. |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-8255 Live chat on website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ | Confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources and best practices for professionals. |
While there is no way to completely eliminate the possibility of dating violence or sexual assault, there are ways to help protect yourself and others to reduce the risk. Visit this site for more information.