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 & empowerment programs. |
The Julian Center 2011 N Meridian St, Indianapolis IN 46202 | 24 Hour Crisis Line: 317-920-9320 | *Rape Crisis Center* Advocacy, support, and case management |
Indiana Youth Group https://www.indianayouthgroup.org/ 3733 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 The activity center is open Wednesday & Thursday 3 – 9 pm & Friday 3 – 11pm. The activity center serves as a safe and confidential environment for LGBTQ youth and straight allies ages 12 – 20 to hang out and be themselves. | 317-541-8726 | Programs include sexual health education & suicide prevention education, various support groups, case management, parent support & education. Students may drop in or you may refer them by calling to speak with a staff member. |
Reach for Youth https://www.reachforyouth.org/ 3505 N. Washington Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46205 | Marion Co. Helpline: 317-926-4357 Marion Co. Crisis & Suicide Hotline: 317-251-7575 | Behavioral health counseling and sexual health services for youth and family |
The Legacy House 2505 N Arlington Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218 | 317-554-5272 | Trauma counseling and advocacy to victims of abuse or violence |
Families First https://www.familiesfirstindiana.org/?locale=en 615 N Alabama St STE 320 Indianapolis, IN 46204 | 317-634-6341 | *Rape Crisis Center* Support groups for teen survivors of sexual assault |
Latino Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence https://www.indianalatinocoalition.org/ 300 E Fall Creek Parkway N Dr, STE 200, Indianapolis, IN 46205 | 317-926-4673 | Legal advocacy, support, information/referral. |
Indiana Center for Children and Families 1431 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 | 317-631-2000 | Assessment, case management, counseling, and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and families. |
Indiana 2-1-1 | 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966 | 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 Spanish speaking advocates available | Support line to chat/ask questions about relationships or to be referred to local service provider. An advocate is available 24/7. Website has relevant content regarding all aspects of relationships and dating suitable for teachers, school staff, parents, and teens. |
RAINN National Network | 1-800-656-4673 Live chat on website | Rape, Abuse, and Incest Support line for advice, information, or referral to local service provider. |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ | 1-800-273-8255 Live chat on website | Confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources and best practices for professionals |
Firefly Children & Family Alliance https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NhWbPPFvqfVRcKiu3YJ9kW6w4Fx92yaN?usp=sharing 3801 North Temple Avenue | Indianapolis, Indiana, 46205 | 317-634-5050communicationsstaff@fireflyin.orgFireflyIN.org | Child Abuse Prevention Home Based Services Youth Placement Recovery Services |
Indiana Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide | 4607 E 106th StreetCarmel, IN 46033Phone – 317-759-8008 | Provides evidence-based programming to educate youth and adults in preventing, recognizing, and reacting appropriately to mental, physical and sexual abuse. Our suicide prevention programming helps identify youth at risk for suicide, providing immediate resources for those who need help, and saving lives |
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.