HENDRICKS COUNTY HELP NOW
– December 2024
HC Help Now – December 2024
Energy Assistance Program
Energy Assistance Program is taking new applications starting October 1st 2024. You may qualify to receive federal funding to help pay some of your bills this winter! The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is a federally funded program to help Indiana residents pay their utility bills and prevent utility shut offs.
Households that earn less than 60% of the state median income (60 SMI) may qualify to receive this benefit. The online application is open from October 1, 2024 to April 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. Qualified households will be protected by the energy moratorium, which prevents their heat and energy utilities from being shut off in the winter months.
The documents you will need to get the assistance a copy of your photo ID, Social security cards for all household members, proof of income, copy of lease, and copy of utilities bills.
Visit to EAP.ihcda.in.gov to apply online.
CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE
Family Promise Santa Shop will be held December 18th through 20th from 10AM to 3PM and December 21st from 10AM-12PM. For more info please contact Maddy at Maddy@FamilyPromiseHendricksCounty.org
EMPOLYMENT SERVICES
Family Promise can help those seeking employment. Call our front desk for further assistance.
- WorkOne
For individuals looking for employment or developing a career plan, WorkOne is a key source for information, job referrals, placement assistance, and other services.
They provide Workshops of resume building and interviewing are every Thursday at the MADE building in Plainfield.
WorkOne can also offer skill building and further training and education.
WorkOne Job Search Tools Provided:
- Career Counseling and Planning
- Resume Development
- Financial Aid
- Information on High-Demand jobs
- Apply for Unemployment Insurance
WorkOne has additions services including:
- Computer Labs
- Internet Access
- Phones
- Copiers/Fa
Visit their website: Plainfield | workonecentral or schedule an appointment for more information (317) 838-9335
HEALTHCARE SERVICES
- Hope Healthcare
Hope Services patients who have no private medical or dental insurance.
For more information call Hope at (317) 272-0708
FOOD INSECURITY ASSISTANCE
Download the app “community compass” to see all pantries days and times in your area! https://www.communitycompass.app/
Hendricks County Food Pantries: Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition – Neighbors Helping Neighbors (hendrickscountyfoodpantries.com)
Mental Health Services
Ellie Mental Health – Ellies mission is to compassionately transform the culture of mental health care by
providing creative solutions that make wellness accessible in every community.
Ellie Provides Services like:
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Play Therapy
Grief, Depression, and Trauma
Art Therapy
Damar Health Services has providers for adults and children who have Medicaid or private insurance. They are
available for walk-ins or scheduling an appointment for mental or physical health. Damar has no wait for
medications.
Click here: https://www.damarhealth.org/
5715 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis, 46241
317-455-2366
If you’re struggling, it’s okay to share your feelings. Call 988 (24-hour hotline) for help and more information
HENDRICKS COUNTY HOUSING
Family Promise has created an Affordable Housing List, click here to see details: Hendricks-County-Affordable-Rentals-1.pdf (familypromisehendrickscounty.org)
Section 8 is available to income-eligible individuals and families and exists to assist with rent payments to provide decent, affordable, sanitary, and safe housing for persons with low incomes.
The Section 8 program is not emergency housing assistance and your waiting time for assistance may exceed 24 months.
Click here to see open waitlist options in other counties: https://www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/section-8-housing-choice-vouchers-hcv/housing-choice-vouchers/#Waiting_List_Openings_and_Closings
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Here at Family Promise of Hendricks County we are focused on helping people with domestic violence. There are many forms of domestic violence, not just physical but emotional, sexual and financial. It can happen to any of us and there is no age discrimination. If you are experiencing any type of domestic violence, please call or come into the center and we will be here to help you through it all. It is not easy to leave your home, but your safety is our main concern. One of our domestic Violence Advocates will help you figure out the steps to take to make sure you and your children are in a safe environment. No one deserves to be mistreated or abused.
Please call for HELP: (317) 296-3742 or email info@familypromisehendrickscounty.org
Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment
- Do you feel safe in your current environment?
- Do you feel safe in your current relationship?
- Do you feel safe regarding your previous relationship?
- Is your current situation caused by someone hurting you physically or emotionally?
If you do not feel safe, please take the quiz below to determine if you are in high danger.
- Has he/she ever used a weapon against you or threatened your with a weapon?
- Has he/she threatened to kill you or your children?
- Do you think he/she might try to kill you?
- Does he/she have a gun or easy access to a gun?
- Has he/she ever tried to choke you?
- Is violently or constantly jealous or controls most your daily activities?
- Have you left him/her or separated after living together or being married?
- Is he/she unemployed?
- Has he/she ever tried to kill himself/herself?
- Do you have a child that he/she knows is not his/hers?
- Does he/she follow or spy on you? Leave threatening messages?
If you answered “yes” to questions 1-3 or at least four “yes” responses to questions 4-11, you are in high danger of assault. People in similar situations have been killed. Pease reach out to us for help!
CHILDCARE
Child Care Answers
Childcare answers mission is to focus on creating quality can and education for all children in Central Indiana. Childcare Answers offers Family Services, Childcare Programs, and connect with community partners to serve your families’ childcare needs.
If you are seeking quality childcare, visit their website at www.chidlcareanswers.org
SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY
Family Promise of Hendricks County,
See link to Family Promise Harm Reduction and Recovery: Harm Reduction & Recovery – Family Promise of Hendricks County (familypromisehendrickscounty.org)
Hendricks Behavioral Health
Offers 24/7 assessments to navigate your journey to recovery, HBH accepts most commercial insurance, medicaid and medicare plans, HIP, medicaid for patients under 21 and Tricare.
Offers adult intensive care, detox, and outpatient programs.
If you are struggling with substance abuse and are seeking assistance, please call (844)991-9000 or visit 1051 Southfield Dr, Plainfield 46168.
Narcotics Anonymous:
St Susanna Church/Plainfield Group of NA- Friday’s at 7:30pm (1210 E Main St Plainfield, 46168)
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Welcome Home Group/Mary Queen of Peace- Thursdays at 7:30pm (1005 W Main St, Danville 46122)
Public Narcan Boxes:
Family Promise of Hendricks County – 238 North Vine St, Plainfield 46168
Brownsburg Public Library – 450 S Jefferson St, Brownsburg 46112
INDIANA EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA)
Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA)
Helps renter households with rent and utility assistance. This includes help with paying rent up to 18 months of current and past due rent. This assistance is through Community Action of Greater Indianapolis. ERA is accepting applications until funds run out.
Call to Apply: 317-396-1800
When you call, dial “1” for English and then “0” to speak with an operator. Once the operator answers you say, “Hendricks County” and then “trying to apply for ERA”.
For more information: www.in.gov/ihcda/homeowners-and-renters/rental-assistance/
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Family Promise is partnering with Neighborhood Christian Legal Services to provide legal services to our clients and to the community. There are a variety of options available:
- Legal Clinic with an Attorney from NCLS at the Resource Center (238 N. Vine Street, Plainfield) on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Focus on eviction expungements, evictions, and other housing related legal matters. Email Maddy@familypromisehendrickscounty.org or to schedule an appointment (required).
- Legal Assistance with Family Promise via the legal kiosk at the Resource Center (238 N. Vine Street, Plainfield) every other Thursday. Call Family Promise at 317-296-3742 or email Maddy@familypromisehendrickscounty.org to schedule an appointment (required).
- NCLS Expungement Help Desk: Available for a limited number of new walk-in visitors (first-come, first-served) on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm. They are located at 3115 Southeastern Ave on the 3rd floor of the Aequitas office building on the Community Justice Campus (CJC) in Indianapolis.
- NCLS Consult with a Lawyer Program: An attorney will provide counsel and advice only. Walk-ins are welcome, and it is first come first served. Available the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00am until 12:00pm at the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic.
Here is a link to the services provided by Neighborhood Christian Legal Services that will also advise on how they provide intakes: https://www.nclegalclinic.org/services
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