Indiana 211
One call connects you to local help
Indiana 211 is a free, confidential statewide service that helps families find assistance in their own community. If you're not sure who to call first, start here.
How families use 211
1. Call, text, or search online
Dial 211 from any phone in Indiana, or use the online search at in211.org to browse programs yourself.
2. Share what's going on
A trained navigator asks a few questions about your household, location, and what you need. Nothing you share is posted publicly.
3. Get matched to real programs
You receive specific organizations to contact, what they cover, and what documents to bring — based on your ZIP code and situation.
What 211 can help with
211 specialists keep an updated database of thousands of Indiana programs, so they can identify resources based on your family's specific needs — not a generic list.
- Rent, mortgage, and utility assistance
- Food pantries and meal programs
- Childcare and early education referrals
- Health care, dental, and prescription help
- Mental health and addiction services
- Transportation to appointments
- Diapers, clothing, and household basics
- Job training and employment support
Contact Indiana 211
- Phone
- Dial 211 or 1-866-211-9966
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including holidays
- Cost & privacy
- Always free and confidential. Interpretation is available in many languages.
211 is not an emergency line. If someone is in danger or needs medical help right now, call 911.