If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
You have the option of contacting local community agencies for support, which do not have the same obligation as the University to report or investigate incidents. The following is a list of the many different forms of assistance for students in the surrounding community. If you are unable to find exactly what you need, feel free to reach out to the Dean of Students support staff who can help you find what you need.
PURDUE INDIANPOLIS COMMUNITY SUPPORT
IU Indianapolis Campus HealthLockefield Village, 1st floor908 Indiana Ave.317-274-8214
NAMI Greater Indianapolis is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness.
What to Do in a Crisis: Guidance from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
911 E 86th Street, Suite #70Indianapolis, IN 46240317-257-7517
Indiana 211 is a free service that connects people to health and human services resources.
Findhelp.org searches for free or reduced resources in your area.
If you or someone you know is currently experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 to reach the Crisis Lifeline and speak with a trained crisis specialist 24/7.
Lifeline 988 Crisis Chat: Available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, this chat is available 24/7 within the United States its and territories.
RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline has provided confidential, compassionate support to survivors since 1994.
Call: 800-656-4673Text: 66743Live Chat
PURDUE WEST LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The MHSWV Crisis Center Helpline has trained volunteers who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to talk with victims/survivors as well as the family and friends of victims/survivors. The Crisis Center is open 24/7 for those needing immediate assistance. Crisis intervention is for anyone who is in an immediate mental health crisis, contemplating suicide, or anyone who needs help advocating for someone they care about.
You may contact the Crisis Center Helpline anytime by calling 9-8-8 or 765-742-1800(24/7/365).
914 South StreetLafayette, IN 47901765-742-1800
The Lafayette YWCA offers a number of services to victims of relationship violence and sexual assault. All services provided by the YWCA are also provided in Spanish. Services include emergency shelter (petsafe), legal advocacy (assistance with protective orders and support during law enforcement investigations and proceedings), and support groups. The YWCA also offers a domestic violence hotline that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Domestic Violence Hotline: 888-345-1118 (24/7/365)
1701 S. Creasy LaneLafayette, IN765-502-4000
5165 McCarty LaneLafayette, IN765-838-5100
NAMI West Central Indiana is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness.
615 N 18th Street, Suite 104Lafayette, IN 47904765-423-6939Crisis Dispatch Line: 765-447-8494
Valley Oaks Health provides mental health care in Tippecanoe County.
2323 Ferry StreetLafayette, IN 47904866-682-55396
415 N. 26th StreetLafayette, IN 47904866-682-5539
Sycamore Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Lafayette, Indiana. They provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
833 Park East BlvdLafayette, IN 47905765-743-4400
PURDUE FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SUPPORT
NAMI Fort Wayne is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness.
2200Lake Avenue Suite #110Fort Wayne, IN 46805260-447-8990
PURDUE NORTHWEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Caring Place is an equal opportunity organization serving people who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault and their dependents. The Caring Place is the only 24-hour crisis line and emergency shelter in Porter County.
24-Hour Crisis Line: 800-933-0466
NAMI Lake County is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness.
44 E Joliet StreetSchererville, IN 46375219-513-9457NAMI HelpLine: 800-950-6264