This is a list of agencies, organizations and support groups offering services in LaPorte County. Click on the links above to view that section. Additions and corrections may be made by emailing our web master. Click on our logo to return to the main page. |
ALCOHOL/DRUG/GAMBLING ABUSE | |
Adult Children
of Alcoholics (ACOA) 325-5551 |
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Alanon Heritage Place-LaPorte Hospital LaPorte, IN 46350 326-2480 |
Mutual self-help groups for relatives, friends, or loved ones of addicted persons. Monday at 7:00 p.m., Friday at 10:00 a.m. |
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS 326-2480 OR 877-1603 |
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Cornerstone
Gospel Fellowship 905 West 22nd Street LaPorte, IN 46350 325-0034 or 325-8904 |
Spanish-speaking group meets every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. |
LaPorte Hospital
& Health Services 1007 Lincolnway LaPorte, IN 46350 326-2480 |
Meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. |
Swanson
Center Marquette Office Building 450 St. John Road, Suite 601 Michigan City, IN 46360 |
Meets every Thursday at noon. |
CO-
Dependency Meetings: 324-2202 |
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DARE
(Drug Abuse Resistance Education) 362-9446 or 873-1490 |
Elementary school drug prevention curriculum taught by trained police officers. |
Dunes Fellowship
House 211 East 6th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 879-5663 |
Meeting place for AA and related groups. Residence for recovering alcoholics and substance abusers. |
Gamblers
Anonymous First United Methodist Church 7th and Pine Streets Michigan City, IN 46360 874-4411 |
Meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. |
Indiana Council
on Problem Gambling INC. 10104 Manhattan Circle Fort Wayne, IN 46825 1-219-489-0506 |
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LaPorte
Alcohol and Drug Service (LADS) 1st Floor, County Courthouse LaPorte, IN 46350 326-6808 ext. 207 |
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LaPorte Alcohol
and Drug Service (LADS) 3rd Floor, Superior Courthouse Michigan City, IN 46360 879-4826 |
Court referred substance abuse education |
Narcotics
Anonymous Swanson Center 1230 SR 2 West, Suite B LaPorte, IN 46350 362-2145 or 1-800-982-7123 |
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Narcotics Anonymous Swanson Center Marquette Office Building 450 St. John Road, Suite 601 Michigan City, IN 46360 873-2395 or 873-2381 |
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Passages Marquette Office Building 450 St. John Road, Suite 601 Michigan City, IN 46360 873-2395 or 873-2381 |
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The Stress Center-Extended
Outpatient Services LaPorte Hospital & Health Services 1007 Lincolnway LaPorte, IN 46350 326-2420 |
CLOTHING | |
--See your Township Trustee | Each Trustee administers their own programs, Michigan Township provides clothing through their Working Womens Program. |
Grace
Baptist Church 2502 Monroe Street LaPorte, IN 46350 362-8229 |
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Salvation
Army-Michigan City 301 East 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 874-6885 |
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Salvation
Army Thrift Store 520 Lincolnway LaPorte, IN 46350 326-7555 |
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Salvation
Army Thrift Store 2309 Franklin Street Michigan City, IN 46360 872-8129 |
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Westside
Neighborhood Center #2 301 Grant Street Michigan City, IN 46360 872-0942 |
DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL | |
Head
Start Program 801 Tilden Street Michigan City, IN 46360 879-8337 |
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Imagination
Station 2800 Franklin Street Michigan City, IN 46360 872-6723 |
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LaPorte
County Child Care Resource & Referral 901 Michigan Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350 1-800-246-1050 |
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LaPorte
Preschool Project 307 Kingsbury Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350 362-6219 Fax: 362-6210 |
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LaPorte
School Corporation 362-7056 |
Child care program before/after school. Available for grades K-6 at Critchfield, Harmann, Handley, Kingsbury, Lincoln and Riley with transportation provided to and from remaining schools. |
Step
Ahead Voucher Services 450 St. John Road, Suite 456 Michigan City, IN 46360 879-8288 |
A child care subsidy program for income eligible families |
TLC
Station St. Anthony Memorial Health Center 301 West Homer Street Michigan City, IN 46360 877-1560 |
Day care services for sick kids, infancy through age 12, Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Preregistration required. |
YMCA
Community Child Care Center 2510 Monroe Street LaPorte, IN 46350 326-7646 |
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YMCA
of Michigan City Preschool Learning Center 1001 Coolspring Avenue Michigan City, IN 46360 872-9622 |
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YMCA
of LaPorte Learning Center 901 Michigan Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350 325-9622 |
DENTAL CARE | |
Donated
Dental Services 317-631-6022 |
Services for low income seniors and handicapped, by referral only. |
Indiana
Dental Association Senior Smile Program R.E.A.L. Services 2360 North US Highway 35 LaPorte, IN 46360 324-4199 |
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LaPorte
Dental Clinic LaPorte Hospital Community Health Center 400 Teegarden Street LaPorte, IN 46350 326-1943 |
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Michigan
City Dental Clinic Halsted Professional Arts Building 3714 Franklin Street Michigan City, IN 46360 873-1759 |
EMPLOYMENT | |
American
Indian Center of Indiana 1-800-887-5872 |
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Best
(Best Employment Service Team) 450 St. John Road, Suite 602 Michigan City, IN 46360 872-8666 |
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IMPACT
(Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training) 1230 SR 2 West LaPorte, IN 46350 879-5351 326-5870 Fax: 879-8711 Fax: 326-5511 |
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Indiana
Work Force Development Sagamore Center 300 Legacy Plaza LaPorte, IN 46350 362-2175 Fax: 362-1198 |
Job services, employment benefits and veteran' services. |
KankaKee
Valley Work Force Development Services Sagamore Center 300 Legacy Plaza LaPorte, IN 46350 362-2175 Fax: 362-1198 |
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KankaKee
Valley Work Force Development Services Marquette Office Building 450 St. John Road, Suite 550 Michigan City, IN 46360 872-5575 |
ENERGY ASSISTANCE | |
--See your Township Trustee | You may sign up for the Energy Assistance Program at the Michigan Township Trustee's office as well as apply for township Utility Assistance. |
Energy
Assistance Program Information 1-800-382-4631 |
Housing and community services. |
North
Central Community Action Agency (NCCAA) 301 East 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 872-0351 |
Energy assistance program information; housing and community services. 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until 2:30 p.m. Friday |
Project
Safe LaPorte Salvation Army 209 State Street LaPorte, IN 46350 326-5342 |
Energy assistance October through March. |
Project
Safe 301 East 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 874-6885 |
Energy assistance October through March. |
FAMILY SERVICES | |
Catch
For Kids 301 East 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 873-2394 |
Health care coordination for children. |
Division
of Family & Children (DFC) 1230 SR 2 West, #2 LaPorte, IN 46350 326-5870 Fax: 326-5510 |
Prescription assistance, aid for families with dependent children, child protective services, food stamps, Medicaid, crippled children services, adoptions, hospital commitment for indigents. |
Division
of Family & Children (DFC) 1551 South Woodland Avenue Michigan City, IN 46360 874-6934 Fax: 879-8711 |
Prescription assistance, aid for families with dependent children, child protective services, food stamps, Medicaid, crippled children services, adoptions, hospital commitment for indigents. |
Early
Childhood Home Visitor Program LaPorte Community School Corporation 1921 A Street LaPorte, IN 46350 362-7056 ext. 29 |
Information and support for correct parenting decisions. |
Family
Helpline-Indiana 1-800-433-0746 |
Information on prenatal care, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS), child/adolescent health care, immunization sites, genetic and disability support groups, family planning, substance abuse programs, WIC sites, lead poisoning screening, breast-feeding, stop smoking/drinking programs, GED sites, dental care, food pantries, Medicaid/healthwatch providers, etc. |
First
Steps 901 South Woodland Avenue Michigan City, IN 46360 879-9708 |
Infant and toddler early intervention: including preschool/education, screening for health problems, nutrition, family counseling. |
H.O.P.E.
(Helping Our People Excel) PO Box 164 Michigan City, IN 46360 874-4606 |
Culturally specific programs serving families, individuals and youth. |
Kidspeace
National Centers For Kids In Crisis 520 East Colfax Avenue, Suite 200 South Bend, IN 46360 1-219-237-1046 1-800-433-2363 |
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National
Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000 TDD 1-800-621-0394 |
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Step
Ahead (Child Care Voucher Services) 1230 SR 2 West, Suite B LaPorte, IN 46350 1-800-246-1050 362-2145 |
Child care voucher services. |
Step
Ahead Marquette Office Building 450 St. John Road, Suite 456 Michigan City, IN 46360 879-8288 |
Child care voucher services. |
The
Stress Center LaPorte Hospital & Health Services 1007 Lincolnway LaPorte, IN 46350 326-2420 |
Offers Redirecting Children's Behaviorâ„¢, a workshop designed for parents & professionals working with children from toddlers to teens. |
VNA
Family Support Services 901 South Woodland Avenue Michigan City, IN 46360 879-9574 1-800-582-4198 Fax: 873-9526 |
Programs: KKISS, KIDS, FATHER, STORCC, Sandcastles, Children Cope with Divorce. |
FOOD | |
--See your Township Trustee | Michigan Township residents may be eligible for various food programs including emergency Food Assistance. |
LaPorte
County Council on Aging 800 Michigan Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350 326-7889 1-800-308-9566 |
Home delivered meals to the elderly and disabled in the southern part of LaPorte County. |
Meals
On Wheels, INC. 705 Franklin Square,Suite 3 Michigan City, IN 46360 872-9117 |
Home delivered meals for elderly and disabled in Michigan City. |
Meals
on Wheels LaPorte Hospital & Health Services 1007 Lincolnway LaPorte, IN 46350 326-2475 (in town) 326-7889 (south county) |
Home delivered meals for elderly and disabled in Michigan City. |
Our
Meals, Your Wheels 1007 Lincolnway LaPorte, IN 46350 326-2475 |
Meals for those on special diets at LaPorte Hospital cafeteria. |
Safe
Drinking Water Hotline 1-800-426-4791 |
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Women,
Infants and Children Program (WIC) 1719 State Street LaPorte, IN 46350 326-7565 |
Food programs for women, infants and children through age 5. |
Women,
Infants and Children Program (WIC) 301 East 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 879-3025 |
Food programs for women, infants and children through age 5. |
Food
(Commodities) Distribution Neighborhood Centers Program 301 East 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 879-0351 |
Call for information about commodities distribution in county. |
FOOD PANTRIES | |
Michigan
Township Trustee 531 E. Michigan Blvd. Michigan City, IN 874-5201 |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Fridays 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. |
Bethany
Lutheran Church 102 G Street LaPorte, IN 46350 362-3312 |
Thursday 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. |
Church
of The Brethren 414 Hawthorne LaPorte, IN 46350 362-1733 |
Thursday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. |
First
United Methodist 1225 Michigan Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350 362-2443 |
Monday 10:00 to Noon |
Food
Pantry of Greater LaPorte, INC. Center Township Trustee 803 Indiana Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350 362-2736 |
Friday 9:00 to Noon |
LaPorte
Salvation Army 209 State Street LaPorte, IN 46350 326-5342 |
Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 4:30 p.m. |
Michigan
City Salvation Army 301 East 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 874-6885 |
Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 4:30 p.m. |
Michigan
Township Trustee 531 E. Michigan Boulevard Michigan City, IN 46360 874-5201 |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
New
Disciple Church 1411 Pine Street Michigan City, IN 46360 879-5287 |
Tuesday, 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. |
New
Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C. 304 Drummond Road Kingsford Heights, IN 46346 |
Third Saturday of each month, 9:00 to 1:00 p.m. |
Sacred
Heart Church-LaPorte St.Vincent DePaul Society 128 Bach Street LaPorte, IN 46350 |
Tuesday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
St.
Joseph's Catholic Church 109 C Street LaPorte, IN 4 6350 362-9595 |
Wednesday 7:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Please call ahead. |
Westville
Food Pantry Trustee's Office 365 Main Street Westville, IN 46391 785-2514 |
HEALTH CARE SERVICES | |
--See your Township Trustee | Residents of Michigan Township may apply for assistance with emergency Medical Care and Prescriptions. |
Aids
Aliveness Project of Northwest Indiana Community Service Center 301 East 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 873-1250 |
Provides social services assistance for those with HIV/AIDS. |
Caregivers Community
Health Services, INC. |
Home health care and assistance only. |
Caregivers
Plus, INC. 245 West Johnson Road LaPorte, IN 46350 324-5005 929-5836 |
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CareVan LaPorte, IN 46350 326-7889 1-800-308-9566 |
CareVan is intended for patients of LaPorte Hospital & Health Services and LaPorte medical staff and serves a 30-mile radius of LaPorte. Operates from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments are made on a first come, first served basis. |
Clipper
Van 326-7889 1-800-308-9566 |
Provided locally in conjunction with LaPorte County Council on Aging fro all of LaPorte Country. Transportation for grocery shopping, to nutrition sites, medical transport, banking. |
Community
Health Center LaPorte Hospital & Health Services 400 Teegarden Street LaPorte, IN 46350 326-0043 |
Health care and preventive medicine for persons with limited income or no insurance. |
Dialysis
Center (Nephrology, Inc.) 2910 East Monroe LaPorte, IN 46350 324-0944 |
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Health
Care Questions 326-2426 1-800-999-8890 |
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Home
Healthcare Hotline 1-800-227-6334 |
Question or complaints about home health care agencies. |
Independent
Living Center LaPorte Hospital & Health Services 1007 Lincolnway LaPorte, IN 46350 326-2523 |
Services to those requiring minimal hospital care, accommodations for overnight quests. |
LaPorte
County Health Department County Complex, 4th Floor LaPorte, IN 46350 326-6808 |
Immunizations, diabetes, HIV, blood pressure screening, preventive health services. Some services to seasonal farmers as well. |
LaPorte
County Health Department 344 Dunes Plaza Michigan City, IN 46360 874-3755 |
Immunizations, diabetes, HIV, blood pressure screening, preventive health services. Some services to seasonal farmers as well. |
LaPorte
Horizon Center-Medquick 311 Boyd Boulevard (Wal-Mart Plaza) LaPorte, IN 46350 |
An urgent care facility open from 9:00 to 9:00 p.m. |
Lions
Alert PO Box 250 LaPorte, IN 46350 326-2517 |
For those living alone. Remote wireless connection through phone to emergency room of the hospital. |
Michiana
Medical Transport 1601 East Michigan Blvd. Michigan City, IN 46360 878-0060 |
Non-emergency medical transportation |
Minority
Health Coalition 901 S. Woodland Avenue Michigan City, IN 46360 878-0365 |
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Open
Door Health Center, INC. 1601 Franklin Street Michigan City, IN 46360 872-6766 |
Free screening and health services by appointment only. Mon-Fri 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pharmacy program for medications on long term basis. Some restrictions apply. |
Poison
Control Center 1-800-382-9097 |
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St.Anthony
Memorial Home Care Centers 301 West Homer Michigan City, IN 46360 877-1605 |
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Specialty
Center LaPorte Hospital & Health Services Heritage Place 901 Lincolnway LaPorte, IN 46350 326-1414 |
Provides a convenient and comfortable location where residents have access to specialty physicians. |
Telecare LaPorte Hospital & Health Services St.Anthony Memorial Hospital Guild 326-2338 877-1421 |
Daily phone reassurance to disabled or elderly. |
VNA
Home Care Services 901 Woodland Avenue Michigan City, IN 46360 877-2080 1-800-822-5378 |
Provides a wide range of medical care and services in the patient's home. Referrals accepted from family, friends, neighbors, physicians and clergy. |
VNA
Hospice Program 901 South Woodland Avenue Michigan City, IN 46360 1-800-854-6008 877-2070 |
Compassionate care and understanding support to the terminally ill and their families. |
Wellness
Resource Center LaPorte Hospital & Health Services 901 Lincolnway LaPorte, IN 46350 326-24801-800-235-6204 |
Referral and informational services in health related areas. Cardiac and pulmonary rehab, diabetes education. |
HOMELESS | |
--See your Township Trustee | Residents of Michigan Township may apply for Housing Assistance as well as emergency FEMA funds for single males. |
American
Red Cross 232 E. 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 874-4247 |
Temporary assistance. Generally 24-hour care. |
Michigan
City Homeless Shelter 120 West 9th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 879-2552 |
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Salvation
Army 209 State Street LaPorte, IN 46350 326-5342 |
Emergency housing, religious, social welfare, some utility assistance. |
Salvation
Army 301 East 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 874-6885 |
Emergency housing, religious, social welfare, some utility assistance. |
HOUSING | |
--See your Township Trustee | Residents of Michigan Township may apply for Housing Assistance as well as emergency FEMA funds for single males. |
Brentwood
Assisted Living 2002 Andrew Avenue LaPorte, IN 46360 325-1599 |
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Cambridge
Square 1111 Longwood Drive LaPorte, IN 46350 326-5675 |
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Carriage
House Apartments 1700 Andrew Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350 326-9042 |
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County
Acres Apartments 1704 Country Lane Drive LaPorte, IN 46350 362-1724 |
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LaPorte
County Habitat For Humanity 809 Jefferson Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350 324-7510 |
Outreach ministry in partnership with low income families to provide housing. Meetings held at LaPorte Public Library third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. |
LaPorte
County Home 2852 West State Road 2 LaPorte, IN 46350 362-2525 |
Custodial long-term shelter. |
Maple
City Square Apartments 1204 Andrew Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350 324-4477 |
Subsidized housing for seniors and physically disabled. |
Michigan
City Housing Authority 621 East Michigan Blvd. Michigan City, IN 46360 872-7287 |
Federally subsidized housing for the elderly and low income. Includes Boulevard Gardens, Harborside Homes and Merrihill Manor. |
North
Central Community Action Agency, INC. Section 8 Housing 301 E. 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 872-0351 |
Housing for LaPorte and South County. |
Oakwood
Manor 1211 Longwood Drive LaPorte, IN 46350 362-6600 |
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Rumley
Historic Apartments 800 Michigan Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350 |
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Ruth
Sabin Home 1603 Michigan Avenue LaPorte, IN 46350362-2256 |
Residence for older men, women and couples. |
Section
8 Department 621 East Michigan Blvd. Michigan City, IN 46360 872-9556 |
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Settler's
House 3304 Monroe Street LaPorte, IN 46350 326-7283 |
Assisted living program for seniors. |
Share
Foundation 6357 North 300 East Rolling Prairie, IN 46371-0400 778-2585 |
Housing for individuals with mental retardation. |
Sterling
House 1400 East Coolspring Avenue Michigan City, IN 46360 874-5500 |
Assisted
living program for seniors. |
Weatherization
Program 301 East 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 872-0351 |
Income eligibility. |
LEGAL | |
Child
Support Division Prosecuting Attorney's Office-Courthouse Michigan City, IN 46360 872-1292 |
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Indiana
Protection and Advocacy Services 4701 North Keystone Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46205 1-800-622-4845 TTY 1-800-838-1131 |
Free advocacy and legal assistance to individuals with disabilities. |
Legal
Services Program of Northern Indiana 105 East Jefferson Avenue South Bend, IN 46601 326-1886 or 872-0691 1-800-288-8121 |
Legal assistance for low income and elderly, also farm counseling. |
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | |
Indiana
Protection and Advocacy Services 4701 North Keystone Avenue, Suite 222 Indianapolis, IN 46205 1-800-622-4845 TTY 1-800-838-1131 |
Advocacy for the rights of mentally ill individuals. |
Mental
Health Association in Indiana, INC. 55 Monument Circle, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 1-800-555-6424 |
Works to promote the mental health of all Indiana citizens through educational programs, and to reform mental health services to deliver appropriate and effective care to all individuals. |
New
Dimensions Social Club 301 East 8th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 873-2387 |
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State
of Indiana Division of Mental Health 117 East Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-3647 1-317-232-7844 |
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The
Stress Center LaPorte Hospital & Health Services 1007 Lincolnway LaPorte, IN 46350 326-2420 |
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Swanson
Center, LaPorte County's Mental Health Resource 1230 SR 2 West, Suite B LaPorte, IN 46350 362-2145 |
Individual, family and group psychological and psychiatric services. Counseling for children, adolescents and adults. Psychological testing, evaluation and assessment. |
Swanson
Center, LaPorte County's Mental Health Resource Marquette Office Building 450 St. John Road, Suite 525 Michigan City, IN 46360 879-0676 1-800-982-7123 |
Individual, family and group psychological and psychiatric services. Counseling for children, adolescents and adults. Psychological testing, evaluation and assessment. |
24-Hour
Emergency Services Michigan City-872-7279 LaPorte-362-2145 |
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Rehabilitative
Services Marquette Office Building 450 St. John Road, Suite 602 Michigan City, IN 46360 872-8666 |
Services for chronically mentally ill, including case management, supervised housing alternatives, counseling and social activities. |
Community
Support Services, Alternative Family Living for Adults-and Semi-independent
Living Program 450 St. John Road, Suite 601 Michigan City, IN 46360 873-2381 |
TRANSPORTATION | |
--See your Township Trustee | Michigan Township may provide transportation to individual applicants to seek and accept employment when there is reasonable evidence that employment is available. |
Greyhound
Bus Lines 124 West 11th Street Michigan City, IN 46360 879-5050 |
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Michigan
City Municipal Coach 1402 West Garfield Street Michigan City, IN 46360 873-1502 |
Public transportation for Michigan City. Home pick up available with lift equipped vehicle. |
South
Shore Railroad 505 N. Carroll Avenue Michigan City, IN 46360 1-800-356-2079 874-4221 |
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Transport 102 "L" Street LaPorte, IN 46350 362-6565 |
Public transportation for LaPorte. Lift equipped vehicles. Door to door service available. |
Tri
State Coach Lines 1-800-248-8787 |
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United
Limo, Inc. 1-800-833-5555 |
Airport bus service. |