If you are experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis, or you’re at risk of becoming homeless, below are resources to help.
This information comes from the Handbook of Help, which is published by the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention.
Emergency shelter options
Call the shelter ahead of time to see if they have space available. If a shelter is full, call back the next day to check again. Connect2Help (317-926-4357) and Indiana 211 can also provide information on shelter availability.
For women and families
Wheeler Mission Shelter for Women and Children
📍 3208 E. Michigan St.
📞 317-687-3630
Services: Addiction recovery, mental health support, family programming, life skills, education, career support and a medical clinic.
Requirements: For women 18 and older with or without children.
Dayspring Center
📍 1537 N. Central Ave.
📞 317-635-6780
Services: Case management when families are ready to leave, youth services and summer camp programs.
Requirements: Must have children.
Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis
📍 1850 N. Arsenal Ave.
📞 317-261-1562
Services: Temporary shelter for children and single, unmarried, married or same-sex adults who care for them.
Requirements: Must have a dependent child (including being pregnant) and not be fleeing domestic violence.
Holy Family Shelter
📍 907 N. Holmes Ave.
📞 317-635-7830
Services: Residential program, case management and supportive services.
Requirements: For single adults with children; couples with or without children; or single pregnant women. Parents must provide proof of legal custody of children.
Queen of Peace Shelter
📍 2424 E. 10th St.
📞 317-916-6753
Requirements: Must be sober. Boys must be 5 or younger. Call at 8 a.m. to schedule intake. If you’re working, you must provide a work schedule. Phones are taken at night and returned at 6 a.m.
For men
Wheeler Mission Shelter for Men
📍 520 E. Market St.
📞 317-687-6795
Services: Addiction recovery, mental health support, family programming, life skills, education and career support.
Requirements: For men 18 and older. Have an ID if possible. No children allowed.
Good News Ministries
📍 2716 E. Washington St.
📞 317-638-2862
Services: Emergency and long-term shelter. Food, clothing, on-site medical care, addiction counseling, job and life skills training, education assistance, assistance obtaining high school equivalency.
Requirements: For men 17 and older.
For youth
Firefly Children and Family Alliance Children’s Center
📍 1575 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St.
📞 317-634-5050
Services: Shelter for endangered children and runaway, homeless youth.
Requirements: Must have parent/legal guardian permission to stay at the shelter.
Stopover
📍 2236 E. 10th St.
📞 317-635-9301
Services: Emergency shelter in a supervised setting for up to eight youth, male or female, ages 12-17.
Where to find housing
The Indianapolis Coordinated Entry System is a process to connect people to housing. To get on the coordinated entry list, complete an assessment at an organization that serves as an access point.
Access points
Adult & Child Health
📍 8320 Madison Ave. (main office)
📍603 E. Washington St. (downtown)
📍234 E. Southern Ave. (Garfield Park)
📍8404 Siear Terrace (south side) — Note: As of Sept. 12, 2025, this location is closed for maintenance.
📞 877-882-5112
Homeless Initiative Program
📍 901 Shelby St.
📞 317-957-2275
Horizon House
📍 1033 E. Washington St.
📞 317-423-8909
Access point for veterans
Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana
📍 964 N. Pennsylvania St.
📞 317-951-0688
Where to find rent and utility assistance
Township trustees
The trustee’s office in your township might be able to help you with rent, utility bills and even other things such as food and back-to-school supplies. The exact services you can get depends on where you live.
We have a guide to show you what each township trustee offers and how to contact them.
Other options for rent and utility assistance
Catholic Charities
📍 1435 N. Illinois St.
📞 317-236-1556
Services: Rent and utility assistance.
Requirements: Photo ID required for financial assistance.
Concord Center
📍 1310 S. Meridian St.
📞 317-637-4376
Services: Utility assistance.
Requirements: Proof of address, ID and income. Must live within these boundaries: Washington Street (north), Thompson Road (south), White River (west), I-65 (east).
John Boner Neighborhood Centers
📍 2236 E. 10th St.
📞 317-633-8210
Services: Housing, utility and other assistance.
Requirements: Call to complete an intake process.
Eastern Star Church Care Center
📍 5719 Massachusetts Ave.
📞 317-547-5483
Services: Rent and utility assistance.
Requirements: Photo ID, Social Security card for everyone in the household, proof of current address, proof of income and a copy of lease or utility bill.
HVAF of Indiana
📍 964 N. Pennsylvania St.
📞 317-951-0688
Services: Rent and utility assistance.
Requirements: Must have served at least one day in the military.
Indianapolis Urban League
📍 777 Indiana Ave.
📞 317-693-7603
Services: Rent and utility assistance.
Requirements: Call for more information.
Salvation Army Eagle Creek
📍 4400 N. High School Road
📞 317-299-4454
Services: Rent and utility assistance.
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