Important Community Connections

Need to know who to connect with to ask a question? This is where you find out who you need to know!

BY ANGIE ARLINGTON

ARC OF INDIANA 317-977-2375 or 800-382-9100 www.arcind.org Special needs trust, advocacy network, support in applying for waivers and social security, family support, Self Advocates of Indiana

AUTISM SOCIETY OF INDIANA 800-609-8448 www.autismsocietyofindiana.org Resources, support, events

BUREAU OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES (BDDS) 800-545-7763

Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver, Family Supports Waiver, Supervised Group Living, consumer and provider education and resources, Caregiver Supports Services, Contact to update and track if on a waiver waitlist.

DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES (DFR) 800-403-0864

Receives applications and determines eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Refugee Cash Assistance.

DOWN SYNDROME INDIANA 317-925-7617 www.dsindiana.org information, resources, events

EASTERSEALS CROSSROADS

317-488-1000 www.eastersealscrossroads.org Adult Day Services, Adult Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs, Children and Adolescent Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs, Employment Services, Community Services, Assistive Technology Supports and Services

FAMILIES UNITED FOR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT (FUSE) 317-462-9064 www.fuseinc.org Serves families of children with disabilities of all types. Events, support groups, resources, monthly newsletter

FINDER INDIANA DISABILITY RESOURCES

www.indianadisabilityresourcefinder.org/ Directory of services for the disability community

FIRST STEPS 800-545-7763 www.firststeps.in.gov Early intervention for children from birth to 3 years old with developmental delays. Evaluations and therapies in-home

DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES OF INDIANA 317-426-7733 www.disabilitylegalservicesindiana.org

A nonprofit organization offering free and low-cost legal services to the disabled community on any civil matters

INDIANA FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (FSSA) 317-233-4454 www.in.gov/fssa/index.htm Serves families, children, senior citizens, people with disabilities and mental illness

INDIANA FAMILY TO FAMILY 844-323-4638 www.inf2f.org Information, education, training, outreach and peer support for families

INDIANA RESOURCE CENTER FOR AUTISM (IRCA) 812-855-6508 www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/index.html Online articles, resources, training and conferences

INDIANA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 800-545-7763 www.vrs.in.gov Vocational counseling and training, job placement assistance, physical and mental restoration services, rehabilitation technology (e.g., adaptive devices, vehicle modifications)

IN*SOURCE 800-332-4433 www.insource.org Special needs education support, Advocates for IEP help

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255) Resources and support for any kind of mental health issues

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) — INDIANA 800-677-6442 www.namiindiana.org

Support groups, classes, resources, conferences, information

Database of organizations to help with any type of needs by location in Indiana

PATINS www.patinsproject.org Supports students in public schools with accessible educational materials, assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning, expos

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