Community Resources
Hotlines & Websites
- Call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Available 24/7
- Suicide Prevention: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Crisis: 574-289-HELP (4357)
- Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline: 1-800-800-5556
- LookUp Indiana: Visit LookUp Indiana online or text Lookup to 494949
- Call 211: Links callers with needed services such as counseling, food, after-school programs, legal and financial assistance and more.
Local Resources
Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Services for individuals with developmental disabilities
CASIE Center
574-282-1414
Supports children ages 2–17 who may have been victims of abuse or witnesses to violence
Catholic Charities
Services and programs to alleviate poverty, build financial security, strong futures, and heal the body, mind and spirit
Center for Hospice Bereavement Services
574-243-3100
Free individual, family and group grief counseling services for children, teens and adults
Department of Child Services
574-232-3042
Protects children who are victims of abuse or neglect; administers child support and child protection
Family Justice Center
574-234-6900
Domestic Violence Help Center, Rape Crisis Center
Hannah’s House
574-254-7271
Pregnancy and parenting support for single or homeless young women
HealthPlus
574-234-2870
HIV/AIDS and STD prevention and testing; coordination for people with HIV Infection
HealthLinc Community
Health Center
574-307-7673
Medical, dental and behavioral health services
Indiana Health Centers
574-234-9033
Patient-centered medical, dental and behavioral healthcare for all regardless of ability to pay. Three South Bend locations.
Indiana Tobacco Quit Line
1-800-784-8669 (QUIT NOW)
Individual smoking/tobacco cessation counseling via phone or web.
InSource
574-234-7101
Information and training to help assure effective education programs and services for individuals with disabilities.
The LGBTQ Center
574-234-1411
Center dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ experiences and inclusivity, offers groups and support for LGBTQ+ adults and youth
Memorial Epworth Center
574-647-8400
Inpatient stabilization for ages 13 and up in crisis
Mental Health Awareness of
Michiana
Pro bono counseling services; education and resources MHA affiliate
Meridian Health Services
574-254-0229
Whole person’ health services, including behavioral health
Michiana Sober-Alcoholics Anonymous
574-234-7007
Daily support groups for sober living
National Alliance on Mental
Illness SJC (NAMI)
574-259-3564
Support and education for people affected by mental illness and their families
NIMCHIM
574-282-3230
STI testing, family planning, reproductive care
Oaklawn
574-533-1234
Counseling, mental health and addiction services for children, youth and adults. Crisis services for youth and adults
Planned Parenthood Mishawaka Health Center
800-769-0045
Birth control and STD testing
Seasons Counseling Center
574-277-0274
Sliding fee counseling for adults and children
SJC Cares
574-349-8909
Consortium for individuals and organizations invested in youth mental health and well-being in St. Joseph County
SJC Cares Parent Cafes
Free opportunity to engage with other parents for support and open discussions about the challenges and triumphs of raising young people
SJC Cares Cross System
Review Panel
Free opportunity to sit down with panel of
local service providers to brainstorm helpful
resources for one’s family
St. Joseph County Department of
Health
574-235-9750
Public health resource with information on health education, food services, vital records and more
Suicide Prevention Center of United Health Services
574-247-6047
Suicide prevention and grief support for those
who have lost someone to suicide
Transition to Independence
Program (Oaklawn)
574-533-1234
Assists young people ages 14-29 with emotional-behavioral challenges reach their full potential
United Way of SJC
574-232-8201
Organization dedicated to ensuring all residents have access to education, income and health
Youth Service Bureau Drop-In Center
574-235-5517
Free crisis intervention, case management, skill-building classes, transportation and food in a safe and healthy environment for at-risk youth
Youth Service Bureau Safe Station Shelter
574-235-9396
Temporary emergency shelter serving St. Joseph County youth ages 12-18
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