Community Resources
To download a list of La Porte County resources, click here.
To download a list of Resources to Help You from People Who Care, click here.
Where to get help.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1. For non-medical emergency help, call 2-1-1.
The easiest way to find resources in LaPorte County is to dial 2-1-1.
2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that connects you to a community resource specialist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dial 2-1-1 toll-free from any phone or go online to in211.communityos.org.
Other Resources
La Porte County Township Trustee List
Resources to Help You From People Who Care
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Indiana COVID-19 Precaution Plan Announcements
Internal Revenue Services Tax Season 2020 Information
LaPorte County Government Services
Lake County Government Services
Porter County Government Services
HealthCare Foundation Laporte COVID-19 Resources HUB
First Steps La Porte (assistance from La Porte churches) – call 219-200-3009
Veterans Assistance: from American Legion or La Porte Veterans Committee; call Lesa Rosenbaum at 574-315-8362 or email Lesarose707@gmail.com
La Porte Department of Child Services
Healthcare Foundation La Porte Community Resource Hub
Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA) and Child Care resources
ChildCareFinder.in.gov or call 800-299-1627
Go to HealthCare Foundation LaPorte website and click on “Community Resources for Parents, Educators & Community Members” or call 2-1-1
Imagination Station at https://paladin.care/early-childhood-programs/
YMCA at https://www.indianaymcas.org/locations/la-porte-county-family-ymca-childcare-and-learning-center
Counseling & Mental Health Services
Mental Health Awareness Month is in May!
Text Crisis Hotline - text 741741
The Trevor Lifeline 866-488-7386
Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255
Quit Tobacco Hotline 1-800-QUIT-NOW
Call Indiana Be Well at 2-1-1 (Select 3) – Available 24/7
Suicide and Substance Abuse
988 – Dial 988 for Suicide and Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration's resources or click here
Indiana Division of Mental Health & Addiction, Youth & Prevention Mental health matters, now more than ever.
Change the Frequency weekly text campaign offers mental wellness advice, education, challenges, and more—all for the betterment of our health. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to opt-in by texting MENTALHEALTH to 317.676.6730. Make a difference in someone else’s life by sharing the campaign with them, too! For more information see here.
Call 211 to get an assessment and see if your child qualifies:
The Children’s Mental Health Wraparound program provides youth with serious emotional disturbances with intensive, home- and community-based wraparound services that will be provided within a System of Care philosophy and be consistent with wraparound principles. Services are intended to augment the youth’s existing or recommended behavioral health treatment plan (Medicaid Rehabilitation Option, managed care, etc.) and address the unique needs of the CMHW participant, a treatment plan built upon the participant and family strengths, and services and strategies that assist the participant and family in achieving more positive outcomes in their lives.
Employment, Housing & Financial Assistance Services
For Rental Assistance Click Here or call 1--844-463-7638
For Mortgage Assistance Click Here or call 1-877-281-1488
For issues regarding homelessness, contact the Home Team at 219-707-0873
Sign Up For Health Insurance For You and Your Kids
or call Healthy Communities of La Porte County at: 219-210-3499How To Get Your Stimulus Checks & Guidelines
or IRS Non FilersFor Utilities Assistance, call North Central Community Action Agencies at 219-872-0351
Call Catholic Charities of La Porte County, IN at 219-879-9312
Catholic Charities: If you are emailing for financial/rent assistance, please direct it to outreach@catholic-charities.org or call 219-886-3549, option 2.
NITCO offers remote conference services for workers at home. No charge for 90 days. Call 219-996-0230 for more information.
FREE do-it-yourself online tax service at myfreetaxes.com
Indiana Workforce Development coronavirus/COVID-19 Unemployment Filing Services
Indeed.com: What to do if your job is affected by coronavirus
13 Helpful Steps To Take After Losing A Job Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic
Saint Vincent DePaul food and financial assistance call 219-369-3347
Job Information
WorkOne La Porte to find other Work One locations go to: https://www.in.gov/dwd/WorkOne/regions/region1.html
Food Services
Food pantries are still in service and have implemented a drive-thru process.
Northwest Indiana Food Bank - check Facebook page for up-to-date info
Michigan City Soup Kitchens
First United Methodist Church - Saturday-Thursday 12-1pm
Macedonia Baptist Church, 3007 Ohio St - Fridays 11:30am-1pm
LaPorte County Meals on Wheels
SNAP/Health Coverage Apply Here
Catholic Charities: If you are emailing for food assistance, please direct it to pantry@catholic-charities.org or call 219-397-5803 ext. 205.
Learning & Family Activities at Home