Indiana 211
Indiana 211 is a free service that’s available 24/7/365 that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources right in their local communities – quickly, easily and confidentially.
The tools and resources offered via Indiana 211 are available for a variety of different things, many of which could play a part in an individual’s mental health either by helping reduce stress regarding a situation or finding mental health care assistance if needed.
Indiana 211 offers resources to assist individuals with many needs, such as:
- Childcare
- Clothing/Personal/Household Needs
- Disaster Services
- Domestic Violence
- Food/Meals
- Health Care
- Housing
- Income Support/Assistance
- Individual/Family and Community Support
- Job Readiness
- Legal/Consumer and Public Safety Concerns
- Libraries
- Mental Health/Substance Use Disorders
- Sexual Assault
- Tax Assistance
- Trafficking
- Transportation
- Utility Assistance
There are no eligibility requirements, income standards nor any other rules; anyone can utilize the resources offered. There are three easy ways to access Indiana 211:
- Dial 2-1-1 or call 866-211-9966
- Text your zip code to 898-211
- Visit org – individuals can search by zip code and/or topic or search by topics already listed on the web page
Those who reach out to use this service will find that Indiana 211 has many perks, including:
- Acting as a warm handover for some resources
- Interpreting for more than 240 languages
- Serving all residents in all 92 Indiana counties
- Treating all calls as uniquely as each caller
Who Should reach out to Indiana 211?
Any individual in the state of Indiana looking for services for themselves or others can call Indiana 211, including:
- Person who needs services
- Medical professionals
- Advocates
- School counselors
- Social workers
- School personnel
- Neighbors
- Friends
- Family members
Note: A caller does not need to be in crisis to call 2-1-1 or reach out via text or website.
Those who would like to suggest a resource to be included in the Indiana 211 Resource Database can email IN211Database@FSSA.in.gov or call 888-211-2402 to make a recommendation.
