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. |
| 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 866-331-9474 TTY: 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. |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 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.
