Resource Guide
Health resources, local and national
A combined directory of Indianapolis-area community organizations and trusted national health information Dr. Venis recommends. Listings are reviewed regularly, but always contact each organization directly to confirm hours and eligibility before visiting.
These resources provide general health education and community support, and do not replace personalized medical advice. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of services. For a medical emergency, call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Indiana)
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress or crisis, including suicide prevention.
Eligibility: Anyone in crisis
Information last verified: July 23, 2026
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Bell Flower Clinic
Marion County Public Health clinic offering low-cost STI and HIV testing and treatment.
Services: Low-cost STI and HIV testing and treatment; syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening; HIV testing with rapid results; partner notification services; follow-up treatment; sexual health education and counseling.
Eligibility: Marion County residents; sliding-scale fees
Information last verified: July 23, 2026
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Boner Fitness & Learning Center Fitness Zone
Offers fitness and recreational opportunities, supporting exercise, healthy living, and community wellness rather than medical care.
Services: Fitness and recreational opportunities for community wellness.
1250 E. Market Street, Indianapolis, IN
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Catholic Charities Indianapolis
Offers community programs that may include meals, homelessness services, and assistance for families with children. Eligibility varies by program, so services should be confirmed directly.
Services: Meals, homelessness services, and family support; eligibility varies by program.
1400 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
Central Indiana's area agency on aging, helping older adults and caregivers with services and resources.
Eligibility: Older adults and caregivers in central Indiana
Information last verified: July 23, 2026
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Coburn Place Safe Haven
Long-term transitional housing and support services for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Eligibility: Survivors of domestic violence
Information last verified: July 23, 2026
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Community Outreach Network Services
Offers mental-health and substance-use counseling in Indianapolis, including services accessible from the 46202 area.
Services: Mental-health and substance-use counseling.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Damien Center
Indiana's oldest and largest AIDS service organization, offering HIV/STI testing, care coordination, and support services.
Services: Free confidential HIV and STI testing; medical and non-medical case management; linkage to HIV medical care; care coordination; housing and emergency financial assistance; food pantry; mental health and substance use support; insurance and benefits navigation; peer support and community programs.
Eligibility: People living with or affected by HIV
Information last verified: July 23, 2026
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Dove Recovery House for Women
Provides transitional housing and recovery support for women affected by substance use, including women who are uninsured, experiencing homelessness, or unable to afford treatment.
Services: Transitional housing and recovery support for women affected by substance use.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Eskenazi Health Financial Eligibility Services
Helps patients explore financial assistance and eligibility options for healthcare services, and provides shelter and social-service referrals for patients needing broader support.
Services: Healthcare financial-assistance and eligibility screening, plus shelter and social-service referrals.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana
Provides housing counseling, fair-housing assistance, and help understanding tenant rights.
Services: Housing counseling, fair-housing assistance, and tenant-rights guidance.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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FSSA Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services
Connects people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities to rehabilitation services, disability programs, and related support.
Services: Rehabilitation services, disability programs, and related support for people with disabilities.
1776 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Gennesaret Free Clinics
Provides dental care for people with limited access to services.
Services: Dental care; appointments required.
725 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Distributes food through pantries and programs across 21 central and southeastern Indiana counties.
Eligibility: Food-insecure individuals and families
Information last verified: July 23, 2026
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance
Local organizations help residents apply for the Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Healthwise, Medicaid, or Marketplace coverage.
Services: Health insurance enrollment assistance (Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Healthwise, Medicaid, and Marketplace).
1801 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Horizon House
Helps people experiencing homelessness connect with shelter, housing, transportation, basic necessities, benefits, and other supportive services.
Services: Shelter connections, housing assistance, transportation, basic necessities, benefits enrollment, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness.
1033 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Indiana 211
A general-purpose helpline for people who need a resource not covered by the curated list. Residents can dial 211 for food, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, and other assistance.
Services: Resource navigation for food, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, and other assistance. Dial 211.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Indiana 211
Free, confidential helpline connecting Indiana residents to health and human services, including food, housing, and mental health.
Eligibility: Indiana residents
Information last verified: July 23, 2026
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Indiana Community Action Association
Helps connect eligible households with utility-assistance programs and other community-action services.
Services: Utility-assistance programs and community-action services.
1845 W. 18th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
State agency administering Medicaid, SNAP (food assistance), TANF, and other assistance programs.
Eligibility: Eligibility varies by program
Information last verified: July 23, 2026
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Indiana Tobacco Quitline
Free coaching, quit-plan support, and resources for Hoosiers ready to quit tobacco.
Eligibility: Indiana residents
Information last verified: July 23, 2026
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Indiana University School of Dentistry
Offers dental care through its teaching clinics in Indianapolis for people who need treatment but cannot afford standard private-practice pricing.
Services: Reduced-cost dental services through teaching clinics.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Indy Parks and Recreation Food Pantry
A local food-pantry option at Riverside Park.
Services: Food pantry.
2420 E. Riverside Drive, Indianapolis, IN
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Indy Pride
Celebrates and supports the Indianapolis LGBTQ+ community through events, resources, and connection.
Eligibility: LGBTQ+ community and allies
Indianapolis, IN
Visit websiteInformation last verified: July 23, 2026
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IndyGo Access
A reservation-based, shared-ride public transportation service for Marion County residents whose disabilities prevent them from independently using regular IndyGo buses.
Services: Accessible, reservation-based shared-ride transportation for eligible Marion County residents with disabilities.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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IndyGo Public Transit
Indianapolis public bus system; reduced fares available for eligible riders including seniors and people with disabilities.
Eligibility: General public; reduced fare programs available
Information last verified: July 23, 2026
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Marion County Public Health Department WIC
Provides nutrition education and support for qualifying pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Services: Nutrition education and support; nutrition counseling; breastfeeding support; and food benefits for qualifying pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Mental Health America of Indiana
Statewide advocacy, education, screening, and referrals for mental health and substance use.
Eligibility: Indiana residents
Information last verified: July 23, 2026
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Progress House
Provides structured residential recovery services for men seeking long-term recovery from alcohol or other substance-use disorders.
Services: Structured residential recovery services for men.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
Provides medical care and access to supportive services for eligible veterans, including referrals for community-based, social, and legal resources.
Services: Veterans' medical care and supportive services, including referrals for community-based, social, and legal resources.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center
Provides community mental-health services, including evaluation and psychiatric emergency services.
Services: Mental-health evaluation and psychiatric emergency services.
1700 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Indianapolis
Offers food-pantry services and other assistance for Indianapolis residents.
Services: Food pantry and basic-needs assistance.
1201 E. Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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The Julian Center
Provides transitional housing, safety planning, and legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence.
Services: Transitional housing, safety planning, and legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Step-Up, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing comprehensive HIV care and resources for wellness with dignity and care, serving the Indianapolis community since 2003.
Services: Free and confidential HIV and STI testing (walk-in or appointment); HIV prevention education; care coordination and medical case management for people living with HIV; counseling; re-entry program.
Cost: Free and confidential testing
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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BU Wellness Network
An Indianapolis-based organization working to reduce HIV and STI transmission and support people living with HIV through education, testing, and care.
Services: Free confidential HIV and STI testing; free sexual health supplies; PrEP access through partner QCare+; sexual health education; naloxone (Narcan) distribution; non-medical case management for people living with HIV.
Cost: Free testing; PrEP for uninsured available
3737 N. Meridian St., Ste 401, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Visit websiteInformation last verified: July 25, 2026
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Community Research and Resource Center (CRRC)
Provides resources, support, and advocacy to help individuals and families overcome barriers and thrive, addressing social determinants of health across Indiana.
Services: Professional development resources; community resources; education and training; health and wellness support.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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GenderNexus
Since 2014, GenderNexus has served Indiana as a safe, inclusive space for gender-diverse people and their loved ones to find support, connection, and resources.
Services: Gender-affirming healthcare navigation; counseling; community connection; advocacy; education and outreach for transgender and nonbinary people.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Our Kaleidoscope Community (Kaleidoscope Indy)
An LGBTQIA+ community organization in Indianapolis that gathers in intersectional community to explore connection, belonging, and authentic self-expression.
Services: Weekly Thursday gatherings (Queer Cafe, The Experience, The Table community meal); free gender-affirming kits through the #SELFMADE program; membership; community events.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Indy Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 2002, an organization supporting and promoting LGBTQ+ owned and allied businesses and professionals in the Indianapolis area and across Indiana.
Services: Business networking; mentorship; business development resources; LGBTQ+ supplier diversity initiatives; membership directory.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Marion County Public Health Department Immunization Clinics
Immunization services for children and adults through Marion County Public Health Department clinic locations across Indianapolis.
Services: Childhood and adult immunizations at multiple district clinic locations; appointment scheduling by phone.
Cost: Vaccine availability and fees vary; confirm when scheduling
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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Indiana Immunization Coalition
A statewide coalition working to reduce the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases, offering public vaccine clinics at its Indianapolis office and mobile clinics.
Services: Public vaccine clinics at the Indianapolis office every Monday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (extended until 6:00 pm the first Monday of each month); walk-ins welcome; mobile vaccination clinics; all vaccines to all persons regardless of ability to pay.
Eligibility: All ages welcome; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare; uninsured vaccinated at no cost
Mondays 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (until 6:00 pm first Monday of month)
6919 E 10th St, Building C, Suite 2, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Visit websiteInformation last verified: July 25, 2026
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OutCare Health (OutList Directory)
A national resource providing the OutList, a comprehensive online directory of LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare providers, plus a community resource database and care navigation across all 50 states.
Services: OutList provider directory; LGBTQ+ community health resource database; care navigation.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory
A free, searchable directory of LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare professionals in the United States and Canada, created by the Tegan and Sara Foundation and GLMA – Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality.
Services: Searchable directory of affirming healthcare providers by location and specialty.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026
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