Domestic Violence Programs

This page will help you locate domestic violence programs located throughout Indiana. Local domestic violence programs provide a range of services for survivors and their children by trained and compassionate domestic violence advocates. The programs listed here serve all survivors of domestic violence, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

Definitions


Advocacy Services
Assisting a survivor/victim in obtaining an order of protection, accessing public benefits, offering support groups, attending court or providing updates on victims’ rights/court proceedings, accessing legal resources, providing community referrals, etc.

Residential Services for Survivors
Emergency shelter for survivors and their children, with support like basic needs and advocacy services. Many residential programs offer non-residential services and mobile advocacy services.

Non-Residential Services for Survivors
Support for survivors who are not staying in shelter, including but not limited to basic needs and advocacy services.

Mobile Advocacy
Advocates meet survivors where it is safe and convenient, offering support, resources, and advocacy services.

Transitional Housing
Short term housing (12-24 months) with support services to help survivors move toward long-term stability and permanent housing. This is not an emergency shelter and usually requires an application and meeting certain eligibility criteria.

DV Program
An organization that provides services and support to survivors of domestic violence. DV Programs listed on our website are required to be compliant with the Violence Against Women Act.

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Who To Call

The following numbers are answered confidentially by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Videophone (for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services)

The National Deaf Hotline

General Referrals and Information

Additional Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

National Sexual Assault Hotline

National Child Abuse Hotline

ICADV does not discriminate in the delivery of services or benefits based on the actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation and gender identity of an individual. If you believe that you have experienced discrimination, you can file a report with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (https://www.in.gov/cji/grantee-training-and-resources/  complaint form at bottom of webpage) or the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division (https://civilrights.justice.gov/).

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