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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

Goodwill Programs

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


Counseling & Mental Health Services
Mental Health Awareness Month is in May!

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.

Be Well Indiana

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

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 

La Porte County Food Banks

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

My 2-1-1

United Way of LaPorte County supports 2-1-1, a free and confidential service that connects you to a community resource specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide critical services that can improve—and save—lives. 2-1-1 helps people all across North America find the local resources they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In LaPorte County, you can:


You’ll find information about: 

  • supplemental food and nutrition programs

  • shelter and housing options and utilities assistance

  • emergency information and disaster relief

  • employment and education opportunities

  • services for veterans

  • health care, vaccination and health epidemic information

  • addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs

  • reentry help for ex-offenders

  • support groups for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs

  • a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse

Whether in times of natural disaster or personal crisis, 2-1-1 is committed to being the first, most essential resource to anyone who needs help. This is how we LIVE UNITED.

alice: national coivd-19 report

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed critical shortcomings in our economy and intensified hardship for many households who were already struggling. Before the pandemic, 42% of U.S. households were already unable to make ends meet. This includes households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and households who are ALICE (Asset, Limited, Income, Constrained, Employed). With income above the FPL, ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households earn too much to qualify as “poor” but are still unable to cover basic household expenses in the counties where they live.

Our new Report, The Pandemic Divide: An ALICE Analysis of National COVID Surveys, provides the first look at the impact of the pandemic on ALICE households. The Report reveals that experiences and realities diverged during the pandemic: ALICE families fared significantly worse than higher-income households — financially, physically, and emotionally.

This research — along with the ALICE & COVID-19 Tracker and other resources on this page — aims to shed light on the experiences of ALICE households, fill gaps left by traditional economic measures, and help policymakers and community stakeholders make data-informed decisions to address the root causes of financial hardship.

To view the ALICE: National COVID-19 Report and more information please visit here.

singlecare Prescription Discount Card

Get the lowest price on your prescriptions with the SingleCare card.

SingleCare partners with nearly all pharmacies nationwide to negotiate prescription discounts, so you receive a lower price. SingleCare understands you're looking to reduce the cost of your prescription medications, and our goal is to help you do that. The pharmacy discount card is for everyone nationwide, whether or not you have health insurance coverage.

According to a recent DrFirst survey, nearly half of consumers have abandoned a prescription medication because it was too expensive. That means 1 of every 2 people who have visited a pharmacy have walked out without their medication because they found it was too expensive at the register. SingleCare is a prescription discount program that has helped over 13 million people since 2005. The organization has built awareness about prescription drug costs and savings by partnering with nearly 1,000 United Ways nationwide over the past 11 years. They offer a free card and mobile app as well as a handy Drug Price Look-up Tool that allows someone to find out the lowest possible price of their drug at nearby pharmacies.

SingleCare saves the average person 45% on their prescription medication and is available to everyone across the country. There are no hidden fees or eligibility requirements. The program even works if you’re insured and are prescribed a drug not covered by your plan and need to pay out-of-pocket.

Rx costs vary by drug and by pharmacy, but using our Drug Price Lookup Tool, you can see how much your prescription will cost at the participating pharmacies near you. Take your prescription, along with our card or app, to a participating pharmacy and ask for the lowest possible price.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

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The VITA program offers free tax help to individuals, families, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. 

VITA appointments are available in January through April.

IRS CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS WILL PREPARE YOUR TAXES FOR YOU AT NO COST

OR

VISIT MYFREETAXES.COM TO PREPARE YOUR TAXES YOURSELF FOR FREE!

• IRS-certified tax preparers will prepare and e-file your income taxes for free if you:1) Have an adjusted gross income of $66,000 or less (per household) and 2) Your return does NOT include rental income, farm income, adoption credits or income from other states.
• If you worked in 2020, you may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit — even if you don't owe income tax! Filing electronically guarantees a quick refund (typically 7-14 days).
• Free Tax Sites are by appointment (see phone numbers below).

2023 TAX SITES INCLUDE:
LaPorte Salvation Army: 219-326-5342
The Michigan City Public Library: 219-873-3049
South Bend Area: 574-800-1361

 

Want to prepare your own taxes?

United Way has partnered with H&R Block to offer their premium online tax prep service, for free, to everyone who made less than $66,000 last year. Click here to get started.

Why use MyFreeTaxes.com?

  • Everyone whose household income was less than $66,000 in 2017 is eligible

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  • Free federal and state filing (up to 3 states) are included

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  • Life is short, and you shouldn’t have to pay to file your taxes