Indiana Reentry Housing

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This directory organizes Indiana housing pathways that may support people on probation, parole, court supervision, community corrections, work release, reentry supervision, diversion, post-release stabilization, or with a criminal record. Always call ahead, disclose supervision status honestly, and obtain written approval before moving when approval is required.

Four reentry housing levels covered: emergency shelter and crisis access, transitional and reentry housing, recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term supportive or independent stabilization pathways across Indiana.

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Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs

Coverage: Statewide Indiana. This section keeps statewide housing search, IHCDA housing resources, IDOC reentry infrastructure, community-corrections residential-center access, Recovery Works, recovery-residence search, and supervision-aware housing guidance in one place so regional sections can focus on direct providers, local shelters, county residential centers, and county-level housing paths.

✅ Verified Statewide Housing Search & Official Reentry Systems

IndianaHousingNow.org — Statewide Housing Locator Free statewide housing locator for affordable, accessible, subsidized, and market-rate rental housing in Indiana. Not reentry-specific, but useful for identifying available units, property contacts, accessibility features, and landlord screening questions.

Housing Search Affordable Rentals Screening varies

Search indianahousingnow.org Housing locator hotline: 1-877-428-8844 TTY: Dial 7-1-1 Housing crisis routing: Dial 2-1-1

Ask Criminal-history screening, deposits, application fees, voucher acceptance, income rules, lease terms, and move-in timeline Whether the landlord can provide written address verification if supervision approval is needed

Area Statewide / Online

Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority — Housing Resources State housing agency connected to affordable housing resources, homeowner and renter resources, housing assistance information, Indiana 211 routing, and statewide housing-stability programs.

Affordable Housing Renter Resources Program eligibility

Contact in.gov/ihcda Inside Indiana: 1-800-872-0371 Main: (317) 232-7777 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 900, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Bring ID, household size, income, benefit letters, lease or notices, rental history, utility bills, and housing-crisis documents Ask about current renter resources, voucher information, housing locator tools, and local program partners

Area Statewide Indiana

Indiana 211 — Housing, Shelter & Emergency Referral System Statewide referral network for housing assistance, emergency shelter, rent help, utility help, food, safety, crisis resources, and local human-service navigation. Use this as a live routing layer when local availability changes.

Live Referral Shelter / Rent Help 24/7 phone access

Access in211.communityos.org Dial 2-1-1 Alternative: 1-866-211-9966 Text ZIP code to 898-211 where available.

Ask Emergency shelter, eviction prevention, rent assistance, utility assistance, coordinated entry, domestic violence shelter, veteran housing, and youth housing options Ask for county-specific providers and current availability before traveling

Area Statewide Indiana

Indiana Department of Correction — Community Corrections Residential Centers Official statewide reference for county and regional community-corrections residential centers, including work release and residential reentry placements used by courts, counties, and correctional systems.

Official Residential Centers Work Release Referral / court rules

Access IDOC Residential Centers Use county or regional community-corrections contact for local intake rules. Placement may require court, IDOC, county, or supervision approval.

Ask Referral process, eligibility, sentencing or court requirements, work-release rules, fees, reporting, transportation, program length, and documentation Do not treat a residential center as an open shelter; placement rules are system-specific

Area Statewide Indiana by county or region

Indiana Department of Correction — Re-Entry Services & Returning Citizen Resources State reentry infrastructure supporting transition planning, case planning, returning-citizen resources, employment preparation, community services, and housing-related reentry coordination.

Reentry Planning Returning Citizens System-specific access

Access IDOC Re-Entry Services Returning Citizen Resources Coordinate through assigned reentry, parole, case-management, court, or supervision contact.

Use For Reentry planning, release preparation, housing coordination, employment readiness, treatment linkage, documentation, and community-resource mapping Ask whether a proposed address, shelter, recovery residence, or family placement needs written approval

Area Statewide Indiana

South Bend Community Reentry Center — State-Operated Reentry Path State-operated reentry center serving selected adult offenders nearing sentence completion, with northern Indiana relevance. This is not an open shelter or walk-in housing provider; access depends on correctional placement and eligibility.

State Reentry Center Northern Indiana System referral only

Access Community Reentry Center Contact should route through correctional, reentry, parole, or official case-management channels.

Ask Eligibility, referral source, sentence-status requirements, transition planning, housing planning, employment, and community-service expectations Do not use as emergency housing or direct public shelter access

Area South Bend / Northern Indiana / state-operated reentry path

🛠️ Confirm-first Recovery, Private Housing & Supervision-Aware Paths

Indiana FSSA / DMHA — Recovery Works State-supported program for justice-involved individuals that helps connect eligible people to mental health treatment, substance-use treatment, and recovery services, including recovery-residence pathways through approved providers.

Justice-Involved Recovery Treatment / Recovery Eligibility applies

Access Recovery Works Recovery Works Providers Ask providers whether Recovery Works applies to the person’s county, status, and service need.

Ask Eligibility, referral process, justice-involved status requirements, insurance status, approved provider status, recovery residence availability, and documentation Whether probation, parole, court, community corrections, or treatment-court referral is needed

Area Statewide Indiana

Indiana Recovery Residence Directory — County Search State-level recovery residence listing for sober living and recovery homes by county. Useful for identifying structured recovery housing, but each residence has its own openings, rules, fees, intake standards, and supervision compatibility.

Recovery Residence Search County-Based House-specific rules

Search Recovery Residences Search by county and call the listed residence directly. Request written acceptance before relying on placement.

Ask Current vacancies, fees, house interview, curfew, drug testing, MAT policy, medication storage, visitor rules, employment rules, and transportation Whether residents on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision are accepted

Area Statewide Indiana by county

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Apartments Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, extended stays, private landlords, or apartments. Screening, deposits, utilities, transportation, neighborhood restrictions, registry restrictions, and address approval vary by property and supervision status.

Independent Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules

Reminder Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees. Ask for written lease terms, landlord contact, utility rules, occupancy limits, and total move-in cost.

Bring ID, income proof, references, release paperwork if useful, and full landlord or property contact Ask how far back the criminal-history screening goes and whether specific convictions are disqualifying

Area Statewide Indiana

Community Corrections, Work Release & Residential Center Approval Indiana community-corrections residential centers are not the same as private reentry housing or emergency shelter. Placement may depend on sentencing, court order, county rules, risk level, bed availability, work-release eligibility, and program fees.

Official Placement Path Work Release Court / county rules

Confirm Ask the court, supervising officer, attorney, case manager, or county community-corrections office whether placement is available and approved. Do not self-report to a residential center without official instructions.

Prepare Court order, sentencing documents, ID, work schedule, employer contact, transportation plan, medication list, fees, and reporting schedule Ask about curfew, employment requirements, drug testing, passes, sanctions, and discharge rules

Area Statewide Indiana community corrections

Rural Housing, Transportation & Out-of-County Placement Many Indiana counties have limited direct shelter, transitional housing, or recovery housing infrastructure. A nearby city may be the practical access point, but transportation, reporting, treatment access, employment access, and county restrictions should be checked first.

Rural Access Transportation Confirm placement

Check Reporting location, treatment schedule, work access, bus routes, ride options, curfew, electronic monitoring, and out-of-county approval. Ask whether the proposed address can be verified before moving.

Prep Proposed address and weekly transportation plan Nearest shelter, recovery housing, service hub, treatment provider, employer, or reporting location

Area Rural and regional Indiana

Housing Verification Letter Request When a housing option looks possible, ask whether the provider, recovery residence, shelter, landlord, transitional program, or community partner can provide written verification. This can help with court review, supervision approval, benefits, reentry planning, or case management.

Documentation Provider Verification Reentry Planning

Request Ask for provider name, address, phone number, contact person, intake date, bed or unit status, program rules, fees, and whether the person is accepted or waitlisted. Keep a copy for the officer, court, case manager, or benefits worker.

Include Full legal name, proposed move-in date, program expectations, rent or fee amount, and whether the placement is temporary or long-term Do not rely on verbal approval only when written approval is required.

Area Statewide Indiana

Indianapolis Metro

Counties and communities: Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Hancock, Boone, and Madison. Cities and communities include Indianapolis, Lawrence, Speedway, Beech Grove, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Plainfield, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, Franklin, Greenwood, Greenfield, Lebanon, Zionsville, Anderson, and nearby metro communities.

✅ Verified Official Residential, Reentry & Shelter Access

Duvall Residential Center — Marion County Community Corrections Official Marion County residential work-release and reentry center. This is a system placement path, not an open shelter. Access depends on court, county, correctional, or supervision rules.

Official Residential Center Work Release Referral / court rules

Contact indy.gov — Duvall Residential Center Main: (317) 327-2500 1848 Ludlow Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46201

Ask Eligibility, referral source, court order requirements, work-release rules, fees, reporting, employment expectations, and program length Do not self-report without official instructions from the court, county, IDOC, or supervising authority

Area Indianapolis / Marion County

Marion County Community Corrections — Reentry, Transition & Residential Services County community-corrections agency connected to Duvall Residential Center, transition support, mental-health and addiction pathways, and community supervision programs.

Community Corrections Transition Support Marion County

Contact Marion County Community Corrections Duvall Residential Center: (317) 327-2500 Use agency instructions for program-specific routing.

Ask Residential placement, transition services, reporting requirements, treatment connection, work release, and required paperwork Ask whether a proposed outside address or housing plan needs review before release or transfer

Area Indianapolis / Marion County

Hamilton County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official county community-corrections pathway for eligible court-ordered or supervision-related residential placement. Availability, eligibility, fees, and referral rules should be confirmed directly with the county.

Official County Path Work Release Court / county rules

Contact Hamilton County Community Corrections Main: (317) 776-9760 18104 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN 46060

Ask Residential eligibility, court referral, program fees, work-release rules, documentation, and reporting requirements Ask whether outside housing plans in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, or Westfield need review

Area Noblesville / Hamilton County

Hendricks County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official county community-corrections pathway for eligible individuals under court or supervision rules. This should be treated as a system placement path rather than a general housing provider.

Official County Path Work Release Court / county rules

Contact Hendricks County Community Corrections Main: (317) 745-8700 200 E. Campus Blvd., Danville, IN 46122

Ask Referral process, residential placement, work release, program rules, fees, documentation, and court requirements Ask whether private, family, or shelter placement needs approval before release or transfer

Area Danville / Hendricks County

Johnson County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official county residential and work-release path for eligible individuals. Placement generally depends on court order, supervision requirements, bed availability, employment expectations, and program compliance.

Official County Path Work Release Court / county rules

Contact Johnson County Community Corrections Main: (317) 346-4725 1071 Hospital Road, Franklin, IN 46131

Ask Residential placement, work-release eligibility, court referral, fees, employment rules, and required documents Ask whether proposed private housing in Franklin, Greenwood, or nearby communities needs prior approval

Area Franklin / Greenwood / Johnson County

Madison County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official Madison County community-corrections pathway for eligible residential or work-release placement. This is system-directed and should be coordinated through court, county, or supervision instructions.

Official County Path Work Release Court / county rules

Contact Madison County Community Corrections Main: (765) 649-7341 119 Jackson St., Anderson, IN 46016

Ask Residential placement, work release, court referral, fees, employment rules, treatment schedules, and program expectations Ask whether Anderson-area shelter, family, recovery, or private housing can be used as an approved release address

Area Anderson / Madison County

Wheeler Mission — Emergency Shelter, Recovery & Stabilization Indianapolis homeless-services provider offering emergency shelter, meals, recovery programs, and stabilization support. Call ahead or follow current intake instructions because shelter access and program rules can change.

Emergency Shelter Recovery Support Indianapolis

Contact wheelermission.org General: (317) 635-3575 Email: info@wheelermission.org Admin: 205 E. New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

Ask Current shelter intake, men’s services, women’s and children’s services, recovery programming, documentation, and curfew rules Whether probation, parole, work release, treatment schedules, medication, or registry restrictions affect access

Area Indianapolis / Marion County

Horizon House — Homeless Services, Housing Support & Outreach Indianapolis day center and homeless-services provider offering street outreach, essential needs, peer support, case management, employment support, and housing services for people experiencing homelessness.

Housing Services Street Outreach Case Management

Contact horizonhouse.cc Use provider website for current access instructions. For shelter routing, use the city or statewide shelter-access path listed in the statewide section.

Ask Day center access, housing services, outreach, case management, ID/document help, employment support, and referral requirements Ask whether staff can coordinate with probation, parole, treatment, or community-corrections contacts

Area Indianapolis / Marion County

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PACE Indianapolis — Reentry Stabilization, Housing Support & Services Reentry-focused Indianapolis provider supporting people with felony convictions through stabilization services, employment, addiction support, pre-release services, and housing-related navigation.

Reentry-Focused Housing Support Employment / Stabilization

Contact paceindy.org Main: (317) 612-6800 Ask for reentry services and housing-support navigation.

Ask Housing support, employment, reentry documents, pre-release planning, addiction support, eligibility, and intake steps Ask whether a parole, probation, court, or community-corrections referral improves access

Area Indianapolis / Marion County

Dove Recovery House — Women’s Recovery Housing Women’s recovery housing provider offering structured housing, programming, and support for women recovering from substance use disorder. Confirm openings, eligibility, referral steps, fees, and supervision compatibility before relying on placement.

Women Recovery Housing Program-specific intake

Contact doverecoveryhouse.org/get-help Phone: (317) 964-0450 ext. 108 Email: info@doverecoveryhouse.org

Ask Current openings, application process, fees, program length, recovery requirements, employment rules, medication/MAT policy, and transportation Whether residents on probation, parole, court supervision, or community corrections are accepted

Area Indianapolis / Marion County

HVAF — Homeless Veterans Housing & Stabilization Indianapolis-area veteran provider offering supportive housing, employment support, food, clothing, and stabilization services for homeless or at-risk veterans.

Veterans Supportive Housing Employment / Basic Needs

Contact hvafofindiana.org Use current provider contact instructions for housing and veteran services. Ask whether SSVF, supportive housing, or employment support applies.

Bring Veteran status documents if available, ID, income or benefits information, discharge documentation if available, current sleeping location, and housing-crisis details Ask whether justice involvement affects eligibility or documentation needs

Area Indianapolis metro veterans

Family Promise of Hendricks County — Family Housing & Stabilization Hendricks County provider helping families experiencing homelessness or housing instability with residential housing, rent assistance, utilities, case management, and basic-needs support.

Family Housing Rent / Utility Help Hendricks County

Contact familypromisehendrickscounty.org Main: (317) 296-3742 Resource Center: 238 N. Vine St., Plainfield, IN 46168

Ask Family eligibility, current housing assistance, rent or utility help, case management, documentation, referral process, and waitlist status Whether probation, parole, court, or community-corrections involvement affects placement or documentation

Area Plainfield / Danville / Avon / Brownsburg / Hendricks County

Cypress Manor — Hendricks County Transitional Housing County-linked transitional housing resource in Danville. Use as a confirm-first path because eligibility, supervision rules, referral process, and current availability may depend on county instructions.

Transitional Housing County-Linked Confirm availability

Contact Hendricks County — Transitional Housing Main: (317) 745-9252 865 E. Main St., Danville, IN 46122

Ask Eligibility, current availability, referral process, fees, program rules, supervision compatibility, and documentation Ask whether court, probation, parole, or community-corrections approval is needed before placement

Area Danville / Hendricks County

Hancock Hope House — Homeless Shelter & Stabilization Greenfield shelter serving men, women, and families experiencing homelessness, with support toward stability and self-sufficiency. Service area and eligibility should be confirmed before travel.

Homeless Shelter Men / Women / Families Hancock Region

Contact hancockhopehouse.org/get-help Main: (317) 467-4991 35 E. Pierson St., Greenfield, IN 46140

Ask Current shelter availability, intake process, service area, ID requirements, family rules, case management, and documentation Whether probation, parole, registry, curfew, treatment, or work-release requirements affect access

Area Greenfield / Hancock County / nearby counties

The Christian Center — Shelter, Meals & Men’s Recovery Program Anderson shelter and recovery provider serving people experiencing homelessness or instability, including men’s shelter/recovery programming and support for women and children through local shelter pathways.

Shelter / Recovery Men / Women / Children Madison County

Contact thechristiancenter.org Main: (765) 649-4264 Ask about rescue shelter, men’s program, meals, showers, laundry, and stabilization support.

Ask Shelter availability, men’s recovery program, women-with-children access, intake rules, documents, program length, and faith-based requirements Whether incarceration history, supervision status, curfew, treatment, or reporting schedule affects program fit

Area Anderson / Madison County

Boone County Housing-Stability Path — Lebanon, Zionsville & Rural Metro Access Boone County has fewer direct shelter options than Indianapolis. Housing support may route through local community resources, township assistance, private landlords, regional shelters, transitional housing referrals, and nearby Indianapolis-area stabilization programs.

County Access Path Rural / Suburban Confirm service area

Start Use county resource routing, township trustee assistance, IndianaHousingNow, and nearby Indianapolis metro providers. Ask whether Boone County residency is required for local assistance.

Prep County residency, current sleeping location, eviction notice if any, ID, income, lease, utility bill, proposed address, and transportation plan Ask whether out-of-county shelter or recovery housing affects reporting, curfew, treatment, or employment access

Area Lebanon / Zionsville / Boone County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — Indianapolis Metro Confirm-first Path Recovery homes, sober living homes, and peer-supported housing may be available through Indiana’s recovery residence directory, Recovery Works providers, treatment providers, and private operators across the Indianapolis metro.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Check Use the statewide recovery residence directory and Recovery Works provider search first. Request written acceptance or verification before relying on a placement.

Ask Fees, sobriety requirements, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, drug testing, employment rules, transportation, and visitor rules Whether residents on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision are accepted

Area Indianapolis metro counties

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Extended Stays & Second-Chance Screening Independent housing in the Indianapolis metro may involve room rentals, private landlords, smaller apartment owners, extended-stay hotels, mobile homes, shared housing, or family-approved placements. Screening and supervision approval vary widely by address.

Independent Housing Screening varies Officer approval may apply

Check Confirm address approval before paying deposits, application fees, motel fees, or move-in costs. Ask whether the landlord can provide a written address, lease, or residency-verification letter.

Bring ID, income proof, references, landlord contact, proposed address, lease terms, and transportation plan Ask how far back the background check goes and whether specific convictions, registry rules, or occupancy restrictions apply

Area Marion / Hamilton / Hendricks / Johnson / Hancock / Boone / Madison

Northwest Indiana

Counties and communities: Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Starke, Jasper, Newton, and Pulaski. Cities and communities include Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, Merrillville, Crown Point, Schererville, Hobart, Valparaiso, Portage, Chesterton, Michigan City, LaPorte, Knox, North Judson, Rensselaer, Morocco, Kentland, Winamac, and surrounding rural communities.

✅ Verified Official Residential, Shelter & Housing Access

Lake County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official Lake County community-corrections residential center and work-release pathway. This is a court, county, or supervision-directed placement route, not an open emergency shelter.

Official County Path Work Release Court / county rules

Contact Lake County Community Corrections Main: (219) 755-3850 Fax: (219) 755-3871 2600 W. 93rd Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307

Ask Residential placement, work-release eligibility, court referral, program fees, employment rules, transportation, and reporting requirements Ask whether a private, shelter, family, or recovery address needs review before release or transfer

Area Crown Point / Lake County

LaPorte County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official LaPorte County residential center and work-release pathway. Placement depends on court, county, IDOC, or supervision instructions and should not be treated as walk-in housing.

Official County Path Work Release Court / county rules

Contact IDOC Residential Centers Main: (219) 324-6304 0368 S. Ziegler Road, LaPorte, IN 46350

Ask Residential placement rules, work-release requirements, referral process, program fees, documentation, and reporting expectations Ask whether proposed housing in LaPorte, Michigan City, or nearby communities needs approval

Area LaPorte / Michigan City / LaPorte County

Jasper County / Regional Community Corrections — Residential Access Path Official residential community-corrections access for Jasper County and nearby rural northwest Indiana placement planning. Use as a court or county-directed path rather than public shelter access.

Official Residential Path Rural Counties Referral required

Contact IDOC Residential Centers Jasper listing: (219) 866-2750 2420 W. Clark St., Rensselaer, IN 47978

Ask County eligibility, referral source, residential capacity, work-release rules, fees, employment requirements, and transportation limits Ask whether rural out-of-county placement affects reporting, treatment, employment, or court obligations

Area Rensselaer / Jasper County / rural northwest Indiana

Hammond City Rescue Mission — Men’s Shelter & Basic Needs Lake County men’s shelter pathway serving people experiencing homelessness through temporary shelter, food, clothing, and basic-needs support. Call ahead for current intake and program rules.

Men’s Shelter Basic Needs Lake County

Contact SAFE for Lake County Resource Guide Main: (219) 932-5085 Hammond, IN

Ask Current shelter availability, intake hours, ID needs, program rules, meals, clothing, curfew, and transportation access Whether probation, parole, work-release, registry, treatment, or medication needs affect shelter access

Area Hammond / Gary / East Chicago / Lake County

Capes House — Emergency Housing for Families Hammond family emergency-housing path for households experiencing homelessness or crisis. Availability, intake timing, household rules, and eligibility should be confirmed directly before travel.

Family Shelter Emergency Housing Hammond

Contact Address: 662 Sibley St., Hammond, IN 46320 Main: (219) 931-8223 Call before arrival to confirm current intake rules.

Ask Family eligibility, bed availability, service-area rules, documents, children’s needs, transportation, and case-management support Ask whether supervision status, registry restrictions, curfew, or treatment schedules affect placement

Area Hammond / Lake County

Claude Street Shelter — Transitional Housing for Women, Children & Families Hammond transitional housing path for women with children or families. Program access, service-area rules, current availability, and supervision compatibility should be confirmed directly.

Transitional Housing Women / Families Lake County

Contact Address: 5515 Claude Ave., Hammond, IN 46320 Main: (219) 933-7013 Call first for current intake instructions.

Ask Current openings, family eligibility, program length, documents, fees if any, rules, and referral requirements Whether parole, probation, court supervision, or registry restrictions affect eligibility

Area Hammond / Lake County

Sand Castle Shelter — Families & Single Women Michigan City emergency shelter pathway for families and single women experiencing homelessness. Shelter is drug- and alcohol-free, and intake should be confirmed before arrival.

Emergency Shelter Families / Single Women LaPorte County

Contact 1005 W. 8th St., Michigan City, IN 46360 Intake: (219) 879-2552 Call for intake interview before travel.

Ask Current bed availability, intake interview time, family eligibility, ID requirements, program rules, transportation, and service-area requirements Ask whether probation, parole, curfew, registry restrictions, or treatment obligations affect access

Area Michigan City / LaPorte County

Housing Opportunities — Porter County Housing Counseling & Homelessness Support Valparaiso housing-counseling and homelessness-support pathway for people needing rental housing counseling, homeless counseling, housing-stability support, and local referral help.

Housing Counseling Homelessness Support Porter County

Contact 954 Eastport Centre Drive, Suite A, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Main: (219) 548-2800 Ask for rental housing counseling or homelessness support.

Ask Housing counseling, rental assistance referrals, homeless counseling, landlord navigation, documentation, and current service-area rules Ask how criminal-history screening, eviction history, or reentry status can be addressed with landlords

Area Valparaiso / Portage / Porter County

🛠️ Confirm-first Reentry, Recovery, DV, Rural & Stabilization Paths

Community Change Center — Reentry Support & Recovery Connection Northwest Indiana reentry-support pathway accepting self-referrals and community partner referrals, with listed access points in Porter County and Lake County for reentry and recovery-related support.

Reentry Support Self-Referral Lake / Porter

Access communitychangecenter.org/reentry-support Porter: Recovery Connection, 505 Don Hovey Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Lake: Superior Court of Lake County, 232 Russell St., Hammond, IN 46320

Ask Self-referral steps, reentry support, recovery support, housing-related navigation, documentation, and partner referral process Ask whether probation, parole, court, or community-corrections referral improves access

Area Lake County / Porter County

St. Jude House — Domestic Violence & Survivor Shelter Lake County domestic-violence and survivor shelter pathway. Access should be handled through confidential safety planning, especially when a person is also under supervision or court involvement.

DV / Survivor Shelter Confidential Access Safety planning

Hotline Address listed regionally: Crown Point, IN Main: (219) 662-7066 24-hour crisis line: 1-800-254-1287

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, court support, transportation, children’s needs, and confidentiality rules If under supervision, ask how reporting and address confidentiality can be coordinated safely

Area Crown Point / Lake County

Haven House — Domestic Violence Shelter & Crisis Path Hammond-area domestic-violence shelter and survivor-services pathway. Use confidential contact and safety planning rather than public address-based routing.

DV Shelter Crisis Support Confidential access

Hotline havenhousedvs.org 24-hour crisis line: (219) 931-2090

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, children’s needs, court advocacy, transportation, counseling, and confidentiality rules If under supervision, ask how reporting, no-contact issues, and address confidentiality can be handled safely

Area Hammond / Lake County

Stepping Stone Shelter — Domestic Violence Shelter Path Michigan City / LaPorte County domestic-violence shelter pathway. Call for confidential intake rather than traveling without instructions.

DV Shelter Survivor Services Call first

Hotline Call for intake interview 24 hours. Main: (219) 879-4615 Michigan City / LaPorte County confidential shelter path

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, children’s needs, transportation, court support, and confidentiality rules If under supervision, ask how reporting and address confidentiality can be coordinated safely

Area Michigan City / LaPorte County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — Northwest Indiana Confirm-first Path Recovery homes, sober living homes, and peer-supported housing may be available through Indiana’s recovery residence directory, Recovery Works providers, treatment providers, and private operators across northwest Indiana.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Check Use the statewide recovery residence directory and Recovery Works provider search first. Request written acceptance or verification before relying on a placement.

Ask Fees, sobriety requirements, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, drug testing, employment rules, transportation, and visitor rules Whether residents on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision are accepted

Area Lake / Porter / LaPorte / Starke / Jasper / Newton / Pulaski

Starke, Pulaski & Newton County Rural Housing Access Path These rural northwest Indiana counties may have limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing access may require county human services, township assistance, IndianaHousingNow, nearby regional shelters, recovery housing, private landlords, or out-of-county placement planning.

Rural Access County Stabilization Confirm service area

Start Use county human services, township trustee assistance, IndianaHousingNow, and nearby Lake/Porter/LaPorte or Jasper-area providers. Call before travel to confirm service-area eligibility.

Prep County residency, current sleeping location, eviction notice if any, ID, income, lease, utility bill, proposed address, and transportation plan Ask whether out-of-county placement affects reporting, treatment, curfew, court dates, or employment access

Area Knox / North Judson / Winamac / Morocco / Kentland / rural northwest Indiana

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Extended Stays & Second-Chance Screening Independent housing in Northwest Indiana may involve room rentals, private landlords, smaller apartment owners, extended-stay hotels, mobile homes, shared housing, or family-approved placements. Screening and supervision approval vary widely by address.

Independent Housing Screening varies Officer approval may apply

Check Confirm address approval before paying deposits, application fees, motel fees, or move-in costs. Ask whether the landlord can provide a written address, lease, or residency-verification letter.

Bring ID, income proof, references, landlord contact, proposed address, lease terms, and transportation plan Ask how far back the background check goes and whether specific convictions, registry rules, or occupancy restrictions apply

Area Northwest Indiana counties and rural communities

North Central Indiana

Counties and communities: St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Kosciusko, Fulton, Cass, and Miami. Cities and communities include South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Plymouth, Bremen, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Rochester, Logansport, Peru, and nearby rural communities.

✅ Verified Reentry Housing, Official Residential & Shelter Access

Dismas House of Indiana — Reentry Housing South Bend reentry housing provider offering family-style transitional housing and support for returning citizens. This is one of the clearest direct reentry-housing providers in North Central Indiana.

Direct Reentry Housing Returning Citizens South Bend

Contact dismashouseofindiana.org Main: (574) 233-8522 Email: info@dismasin.org 521 S. St. Joseph St., South Bend, IN 46601

Ask Application process, eligibility, openings, program length, fees if any, house rules, employment expectations, and referral needs Ask whether parole, probation, court supervision, or community corrections involvement affects placement

Area South Bend / St. Joseph County

St. Joseph County Community Corrections / DuComb Center Official community-based residential correctional facility and work-release pathway for eligible individuals. This is a court, county, or correctional-system placement route, not an open public shelter.

Official Residential Center Work Release Referral / court rules

Contact DuComb Center information Residential center listing: (574) 236-2121 4161 Lathrop St., South Bend, IN 46628 Community Corrections office: (574) 245-6584

Ask Residential eligibility, referral process, court order requirements, work-release rules, fees, employment expectations, and reporting requirements Do not self-report without official instructions from court, county, IDOC, or supervising authority

Area South Bend / St. Joseph County

South Bend Community Reentry Center — State-Operated Reentry Path State-operated reentry center pathway serving selected individuals nearing sentence completion. This is not open shelter or walk-in housing; placement is system-directed.

State Reentry Center Reentry Transition System referral only

Access Community Reentry Center Coordinate through correctional, reentry, parole, or official case-management channels.

Ask Eligibility, referral source, sentence-status requirements, transition planning, housing planning, employment, and community-service expectations Do not use as emergency housing or direct public shelter access

Area South Bend / St. Joseph County / state reentry path

Elkhart County Jail Ministry — Reentry Housing Direct reentry housing pathway in Elkhart County with homes for people released from incarceration. Referrals may come from drug court, community corrections, parole, probation, or related county partners.

Direct Reentry Housing Men / Women Referral-Based

Contact Reentry Housing Office: (574) 891-2279 Cell: (574) 849-1494 Email: cmartin@ecjailministry.org 26861 County Road 26, Elkhart, IN 46517

Ask Referral source, openings, eligibility, men’s and women’s homes, rules, fees if any, program expectations, and required documentation Ask whether probation, parole, drug court, community corrections, or county referral is required

Area Elkhart / Goshen / Elkhart County

Elkhart County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official Elkhart County community-corrections and work-release pathway for eligible individuals. This is a court/county-directed residential path, not general public housing.

Official County Path Work Release Court / county rules

Contact Elkhart County Community Corrections Administration: (574) 534-3541 Work-release listing: (574) 534-2210 201 N. Cottage Ave., Goshen, IN 46528

Ask Residential placement, work-release rules, court referral, program fees, employment requirements, transportation, and required documents Ask whether a reentry home, recovery residence, family address, or private housing plan needs approval

Area Goshen / Elkhart County

Marshall County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official Marshall County community-corrections pathway for eligible residential, home detention, or supervision-related placement. Confirm whether it applies to the person’s court order or supervision status.

Official County Path Community Corrections Court / county rules

Contact Marshall County Community Corrections Main: (574) 935-8782 510 W. Adams St., Suite 220, Plymouth, IN 46563

Ask Eligibility, court referral, home detention or residential options, fees, documentation, work requirements, and program rules Ask whether proposed housing in Plymouth, Bremen, or rural Marshall County requires approval

Area Plymouth / Marshall County

Faith Mission of Michiana — Emergency Shelter & Basic Needs Elkhart shelter provider offering food, shelter, clothing, and related services for homeless men, women, and children. Call ahead for bed availability and shelter intake instructions.

Emergency Shelter Men / Women / Children Elkhart

Contact faithmissionmichiana.org/shelter Shelter availability: (574) 293-3406 ext. 101 Email: info@thefaithmission.org 801 Benham Ave., Elkhart, IN 46516

Ask Current bed availability, intake hours, ID needs, rules, meals, clothing, case management, and transportation access Whether probation, parole, work release, treatment, medication, or registry issues affect access

Area Elkhart / Elkhart County

Center for the Homeless — Shelter, Veterans Center & Housing Support South Bend homeless-services provider serving men, women, children, and veterans with shelter and supportive services. Intake and availability should be confirmed before travel.

Shelter / Housing Support Veterans South Bend

Contact cfh.net/contact Main: (574) 282-8700 Email: info@cfh.net 813 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 Veteran’s Center: (574) 968-5349

Ask Shelter intake, veteran services, family services, documentation, bed availability, case management, and housing-support options Whether supervision status, curfew, treatment, medication, or employment schedule affects placement

Area South Bend / St. Joseph County

🛠️ Confirm-first Transitional, Recovery, DV, Rural & Stabilization Paths

Hope Ministries — Transitional Housing & Shelter Path South Bend provider offering transitional housing and shelter support for men, women, and families. It is a sober-living, faith-based program with limited capacity and program-specific intake rules.

Transitional Housing Men / Women / Families Program-specific intake

Contact hopesb.org/transitional-housing Main: (574) 235-4150 Email: info@hopesb.org 432 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601

Ask Men’s availability check-in, women/family intake process, sober-living rules, faith-based requirements, documents, program length, and capacity Whether parole, probation, court supervision, work release, or treatment obligations affect program fit

Area South Bend / St. Joseph County

YWCA North Central Indiana — Domestic Violence Emergency Housing Path South Bend survivor shelter and emergency housing pathway for people experiencing domestic violence. Access should be handled through confidential safety planning, not public address-based routing.

DV Shelter Emergency Housing Confidential access

Hotline Emergency housing listed through South Bend 311 Call: 1-866-YES-YWCA / 1-866-937-9922 South Bend-area confidential shelter access

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, survivor advocacy, children’s needs, transportation, court support, and confidentiality rules If under supervision, ask how reporting and address confidentiality can be coordinated safely

Area South Bend / North Central Indiana

Marshall County HOPE — Recovery Housing & Treatment Access Path Marshall County recovery support path connected to treatment and recovery service navigation, including listed Serenity House recovery housing information for Plymouth-area recovery planning.

Recovery Support Recovery Housing Path Confirm openings

Access Marshall County HOPE Recovery services: (574) 914-4300 ext. 402 Serenity House listing: (260) 920-4526

Ask Recovery housing availability, treatment referrals, Recovery Works options, referral requirements, fees, MAT policy, house rules, and documentation Whether probation, parole, community corrections, or court supervision affects eligibility

Area Plymouth / Marshall County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — North Central Indiana Confirm-first Path Recovery homes, sober living homes, and peer-supported housing may be available through Indiana’s recovery residence directory, Recovery Works providers, treatment providers, and private operators across South Bend, Elkhart, Goshen, Plymouth, Warsaw, Logansport, Peru, and nearby communities.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Check Use the statewide recovery residence directory and Recovery Works provider search first. Request written acceptance or verification before relying on a placement.

Ask Fees, sobriety requirements, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, drug testing, employment rules, transportation, and visitor rules Whether residents on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision are accepted

Area St. Joseph / Elkhart / Marshall / Kosciusko / Fulton / Cass / Miami

Kosciusko County Housing Access Path — Warsaw & Winona Lake Kosciusko County housing access may require a mix of local human services, township assistance, shelter referrals, recovery housing, private landlords, faith-based providers, and out-of-county placement planning.

County Access Path Rural / Regional Confirm service area

Start Use local human services, township trustee assistance, IndianaHousingNow, recovery residence directory, and nearby South Bend/Elkhart/Marshall providers. Call before travel to confirm service-area eligibility.

Prep County residency, current sleeping location, ID, income, eviction notice if any, lease or utility bill, proposed address, and transportation plan Ask whether out-of-county placement affects reporting, treatment, curfew, court dates, or employment access

Area Warsaw / Winona Lake / Kosciusko County

Fulton, Cass & Miami County Rural Housing Access Path Rochester, Logansport, Peru, and nearby rural communities may have limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing access may require county human services, township assistance, private landlords, recovery housing, local treatment providers, or regional placement planning.

Rural Access County Stabilization Call before travel

Start Use county human services, township trustee assistance, IndianaHousingNow, recovery residence directory, and nearby regional providers. Ask whether the provider serves your county before traveling.

Prep County residency, current sleeping location, ID status, income, eviction notice if any, proposed address, transportation, and supervision reporting schedule Ask whether out-of-county placement affects treatment, reporting, curfew, or employment access

Area Rochester / Logansport / Peru / rural north central Indiana

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Extended Stays & Second-Chance Screening Independent housing in North Central Indiana may involve room rentals, private landlords, smaller apartment owners, extended-stay hotels, mobile homes, shared housing, or family-approved placements. Screening and supervision approval vary widely by address.

Independent Housing Screening varies Officer approval may apply

Check Confirm address approval before paying deposits, application fees, motel fees, or move-in costs. Ask whether the landlord can provide a written address, lease, or residency-verification letter.

Bring ID, income proof, references, landlord contact, proposed address, lease terms, and transportation plan Ask how far back the background check goes and whether specific convictions, registry rules, or occupancy restrictions apply

Area North Central Indiana counties and rural communities

Northeast Indiana

Counties and communities: Allen, DeKalb, Steuben, Noble, Whitley, Huntington, Wells, Adams, and LaGrange. Cities and communities include Fort Wayne, New Haven, Auburn, Garrett, Angola, Kendallville, Albion, Columbia City, Huntington, Bluffton, Decatur, Berne, LaGrange, Shipshewana, and nearby rural northeast Indiana communities.

✅ Verified Official Residential, Shelter & Housing Access

Allen County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official Allen County community-corrections residential center and work-release pathway. This is a court, county, IDOC, or supervision-directed placement route, not an open shelter.

Official Residential Center Work Release Court / county rules

Contact IDOC Residential Centers Main: (260) 449-7252 7117 Venture Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46818

Ask Residential placement, work-release eligibility, court referral, program fees, employment rules, medication policy, transportation, and reporting requirements Ask whether a private, shelter, family, or recovery address needs review before release or transfer

Area Fort Wayne / Allen County

DeKalb County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official DeKalb County community-corrections path for eligible residential or work-release placement. Placement depends on court or county instructions, program rules, and available capacity.

Official County Path Work Release Court / county rules

Contact IDOC Residential Centers Main: (260) 333-0710 1000 Potter Drive, Auburn, IN 46706

Ask Residential eligibility, referral process, work-release rules, fees, court requirements, transportation, employment, and documents Ask whether a family, private, recovery, or shelter address in Auburn/Garrett needs approval

Area Auburn / DeKalb County

Northeast Indiana Regional Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official regional community-corrections pathway serving Steuben and LaGrange area placement needs. This is a system-directed residential path and should not be treated as public shelter access.

Official Regional Path Steuben / LaGrange Referral required

Contact IACCAC Directory Main: (260) 668-1000 104 E. Gale St., Suite A, Angola, IN 46703

Ask County eligibility, referral source, residential capacity, work-release rules, fees, employment requirements, and transportation limits Ask whether a rural or out-of-county placement affects reporting, treatment, employment, or court obligations

Area Angola / Steuben County / LaGrange regional access

Noble County Community Corrections — County Residential / Supervision Path Official Noble County community-corrections access point for eligible supervision, residential, or alternative-sentencing pathways. Confirm whether the specific case is eligible for residential or nonresidential services.

Official County Path Community Corrections Eligibility varies

Contact IACCAC Directory Main: (260) 636-2900 104 W. Main St., Albion, IN 46701

Ask Residential availability if any, supervision services, court referral, program fees, documentation, and approved housing rules Ask whether housing in Albion, Kendallville, Ligonier, or rural Noble County needs review

Area Albion / Kendallville / Noble County

Whitley County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official Whitley County community-corrections pathway for eligible residential or work-release placement. Placement is controlled by court, county, or supervision requirements.

Official County Path Work Release Court / county rules

Contact IDOC Residential Centers Main: (260) 244-2313 351 W. Plaza Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725

Ask Residential placement, work-release rules, court referral, program fees, employment, passes, transportation, and documents Ask whether proposed private or family housing needs approval before release or transfer

Area Columbia City / Whitley County

Huntington County Community Corrections — Alternative Sentencing & Housing Review Path Official county community-corrections agency supporting alternative sentencing and supervision services. Confirm whether a residential or housing-review component applies to the specific case.

Official County Path Alternative Sentencing Confirm program type

Contact Huntington County Community Corrections Use county contact instructions for current program routing. Confirm residential, home detention, or supervision requirements directly.

Ask Program eligibility, court referral, home detention, housing review, fees, reporting, treatment, work requirements, and documents Ask whether a proposed address in Huntington County requires approval or inspection

Area Huntington / Huntington County

Adams County Community Corrections — County Supervision & Housing Review Path Official community-corrections access point for Adams County. Housing may need to be reviewed through county, court, probation, or supervision channels before the person moves or reports to a proposed address.

Official County Path Housing Review Confirm directly

Contact Indiana JRAC Directory Use current Adams County Community Corrections directory contact. Ask for housing approval, reporting, or program routing instructions.

Ask Housing review, program eligibility, supervision expectations, reporting, fees, documentation, and address approval requirements Ask whether a proposed private, family, or recovery address in Decatur/Berne needs approval

Area Decatur / Berne / Adams County

The Rescue Mission — Fort Wayne Shelter & Housing-Stability Support Fort Wayne homeless-services provider offering shelter, meals, recovery support, and stabilization services. The Rescue Mission includes emergency shelter pathways and specialized support for men, women, children, and families through its programs.

Emergency Shelter Meals / Recovery Fort Wayne

Contact fwrm.org Main: (260) 426-7357 404 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Ask Emergency shelter access, current bed availability, recovery programming, meals, documents, case management, and program rules Whether probation, parole, work release, treatment schedules, medication, or registry issues affect shelter access

Area Fort Wayne / Allen County

🛠️ Confirm-first Family, DV, Recovery, Veteran & Rural Stabilization Paths

Just Neighbors — Family Shelter Path Fort Wayne family shelter pathway for families experiencing homelessness. Call ahead because family shelter access, available space, documentation, and eligibility can change.

Family Shelter Children / Families Call first

Access justneighborsihn.org Family shelter access: (260) 458-9772 Call before arrival for current intake instructions.

Ask Family eligibility, current availability, intake documents, case management, transportation, children’s needs, and referral process Ask whether supervision status, family-court issues, no-contact conditions, or curfew requirements affect placement

Area Fort Wayne / Allen County

Charis House — Women & Children Shelter / Recovery Path Fort Wayne women-and-children shelter and recovery-support pathway connected to The Rescue Mission. Program access, short-term or long-term residential options, and rules should be confirmed directly.

Women / Children Residential Support Program-specific intake

Access The Rescue Mission Main: (260) 426-7357 Ask for Charis House access for women and children.

Ask Current openings, intake steps, children’s rules, recovery programming, program length, documents, medication rules, and transportation Whether probation, parole, court supervision, or treatment obligations affect placement

Area Fort Wayne / Allen County

Freedom House — Fort Wayne Recovery Residence Path Fort Wayne recovery residence option for sober living and structured recovery support. Confirm current openings, house rules, fees, Recovery Works eligibility, and supervision compatibility before relying on placement.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Contact 806 Walnut St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Main: (260) 456-8097 Confirm current admission and approved-provider status directly.

Ask Vacancies, fees, sobriety requirements, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, drug testing, employment rules, visitor rules, and transportation Whether residents on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision are accepted

Area Fort Wayne / Allen County

The Shepherd’s House — Veterans Recovery & Transitional Housing Fort Wayne veterans-focused recovery and transitional housing provider. Relevant for veterans whose housing stability intersects with recovery, homelessness, mental health, or reentry needs.

Veterans Recovery Housing Transitional Support

Contact shepherdshouse.org Main: (260) 424-2500 519 Tennessee Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Ask Veteran eligibility, current openings, recovery requirements, VA coordination, fees, documents, program length, and transportation Ask whether justice involvement, parole, probation, or treatment court affects eligibility or documentation needs

Area Fort Wayne / Allen County / Northeast Indiana veterans

YWCA Northeast Indiana — Domestic Violence Shelter & Survivor Path Fort Wayne survivor-services pathway for people affected by domestic violence or abuse. Use confidential safety planning and hotline/contact instructions rather than public address routing.

DV / Survivor Services Confidential Shelter Safety planning

Access ywcanein.org Main: (260) 424-3511 Use current hotline/contact instructions for shelter and safety planning.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, children’s needs, court support, transportation, counseling, and confidentiality rules If under supervision, ask how reporting, no-contact issues, and address confidentiality can be handled safely

Area Fort Wayne / Allen County / Northeast Indiana

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — Northeast Indiana Confirm-first Path Recovery homes, sober living homes, and peer-supported housing may be available through Indiana’s recovery residence directory, Recovery Works providers, treatment providers, and private operators across Fort Wayne, Auburn, Angola, Kendallville, Huntington, Decatur, Bluffton, and nearby communities.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Check Use the statewide recovery residence directory and Recovery Works provider search first. Request written acceptance or verification before relying on a placement.

Ask Fees, sobriety requirements, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, drug testing, employment rules, transportation, and visitor rules Whether residents on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision are accepted

Area Northeast Indiana counties

Rural Northeast Indiana Housing Access Path Many northeast Indiana rural counties have limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing access may require county human services, township assistance, nearby Fort Wayne providers, recovery housing, family-approved placement, private landlords, or out-of-county planning.

Rural Access County Stabilization Confirm service area

Start Use county human services, township trustee assistance, IndianaHousingNow, the recovery residence directory, and nearby Fort Wayne / county providers. Call before travel to confirm service-area eligibility.

Prep County residency, current sleeping location, ID status, income, eviction notice if any, proposed address, transportation, and supervision reporting schedule Ask whether out-of-county placement affects reporting, treatment, curfew, court dates, or employment access

Area DeKalb / Steuben / Noble / Whitley / Huntington / Wells / Adams / LaGrange

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Extended Stays & Second-Chance Screening Independent housing in Northeast Indiana may involve room rentals, private landlords, smaller apartment owners, extended-stay hotels, mobile homes, shared housing, or family-approved placements. Screening and supervision approval vary widely by address.

Independent Housing Screening varies Officer approval may apply

Check Confirm address approval before paying deposits, application fees, motel fees, or move-in costs. Ask whether the landlord can provide a written address, lease, or residency-verification letter.

Bring ID, income proof, references, landlord contact, proposed address, lease terms, and transportation plan Ask how far back the background check goes and whether specific convictions, registry rules, or occupancy restrictions apply

Area Northeast Indiana counties and rural communities

West Central Indiana

Counties and communities: Tippecanoe, Clinton, Howard, Carroll, White, Benton, Fountain, Warren, Montgomery, and Vermillion. Cities and communities include Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, Delphi, Monticello, Fowler, Oxford, Attica, Williamsport, Crawfordsville, Covington, Veedersburg, and surrounding rural west central Indiana communities.

✅ Verified Official Residential, Shelter & Housing Access

Tippecanoe County Community Corrections — Work Release & Residential Path Official Tippecanoe County work-release and community-corrections pathway. This is a court, county, or supervision-directed placement route, not an open shelter or private housing option.

Official Residential Path Work Release Court / county rules

Contact Tippecanoe Work Release Program Work Release: (765) 423-9215 Community Corrections: (765) 742-1279 2800 N. 9th Street Road, Lafayette, IN 47904

Ask Residential eligibility, work-release rules, court referral, program fees, employment requirements, transportation, and reporting requirements Do not self-report without official instructions from the court, county, IDOC, or supervising authority

Area Lafayette / West Lafayette / Tippecanoe County

LTHC Homeless Services — Coordinated Entry & Housing Crisis Access LTHC is the coordinated entry point and initial assessment route for people experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis in Tippecanoe County, with engagement center access, case management, housing navigation, and supportive services.

Coordinated Entry Housing Crisis Tippecanoe County

Contact lthc.net Main: (765) 423-4880 Engagement Center: 815 N. 12th St., Lafayette, IN 47904

Ask Coordinated entry, assessment, engagement center access, housing navigation, permanent supportive housing referral, documents, and current service hours Ask whether probation, parole, work release, treatment, or court obligations can be considered in the housing plan

Area Lafayette / West Lafayette / Tippecanoe County

Greater Lafayette Family Shelter — Emergency Shelter for Families Greater Lafayette family shelter pathway for families with children experiencing homelessness or housing crisis. Shelter bed requests route through LTHC, while the shelter provides family-centered stabilization once accepted.

Family Shelter Children / Parents LTHC waitlist route

Contact lafayettefamilyshelter.org Need shelter: call LTHC at (765) 423-4880 General office: (765) 838-3651 2010 Elmwood Ave., Lafayette, IN 47904

Ask Family shelter waitlist, household eligibility, children’s needs, documentation, transportation, case management, and current space availability Ask whether supervision, family court, no-contact rules, or curfew requirements affect placement

Area Lafayette / Tippecanoe County

Area IV Agency — Affordable Housing, HCVP & Community Action Access Regional community action and aging agency with affordable housing projects and Housing Choice Voucher administration for Carroll, Clinton, White, and parts of Tippecanoe County, plus offices serving Benton, Fountain, and Warren counties.

Affordable Housing Housing Choice Voucher Community Action

Contacts areaivagency.org Central office: (765) 447-7683 Central office: 660 N. 36th St., Lafayette, IN 47905 Benton / Fountain / Warren office: 105 S. Howard St., Oxford, IN 47971

Ask Affordable housing, HCVP availability, waitlists, eligibility, documentation, county office routing, energy assistance, and housing-stability programs Ask how criminal history, eviction history, or reentry documents may affect housing applications

Area Tippecanoe / Carroll / Clinton / White / Benton / Fountain / Warren

Clinton County Community Corrections — Supervision & Reentry Transition Path Official Clinton County community-corrections agency supporting community-based supervision, electronic monitoring, treatment accountability, and transition from IDOC back into the community. Confirm whether any residential, home-detention, or housing-review rule applies to the case.

Official County Path Transition / Monitoring Confirm program type

Contact Clinton County Community Corrections Main: (765) 659-2966 400 E. Clinton St., Frankfort, IN 46041

Ask Program eligibility, court referral, electronic monitoring, reporting, treatment expectations, address approval, and documentation Ask whether a proposed private, family, recovery, or shelter address in Frankfort or rural Clinton County needs approval

Area Frankfort / Clinton County

Howard County Community Supervision — Work Release, Home Detention & Reentry Review Official Howard County community supervision structure that includes adult probation, home detention, work release, alcohol and drug services, pretrial services, and related supervision pathways.

Official County Path Work Release / Home Detention Court / county rules

Contact Howard County Community Supervision Work-release residential listing: (765) 456-2947 Residential listing address: 623 S. Berkley, Kokomo, IN 46901

Ask Work-release eligibility, home detention, residential placement, court referral, fees, treatment, reporting, employment rules, and address approval Ask whether proposed housing in Kokomo or rural Howard County needs review before release or transfer

Area Kokomo / Howard County

Kokomo Rescue Mission — Emergency Shelter & Basic Needs Kokomo shelter and outreach provider serving people experiencing homelessness, with shelter support for men, women, and children, plus meals, clothing, family assistance, and stabilization resources.

Emergency Shelter Men / Women / Children Howard County

Contact kokomorescuemission.org/get-help Shelter availability: (765) 456-3838 321 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo, IN 46901 Email: missioninfo@rescuekokomo.org

Ask Emergency shelter availability, intake hours, ID needs, shelter rules, meals, clothing, family assistance, recovery support, and case management Whether probation, parole, work release, home detention, treatment, medication, or registry issues affect access

Area Kokomo / Howard County

🛠️ Confirm-first DV, Recovery, Family, Rural & Private Housing Paths

YWCA Greater Lafayette — Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking Shelter Path Greater Lafayette survivor-services provider offering emergency shelter, advocacy, legal advocacy, support groups, and services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking.

DV / Survivor Shelter Emergency Shelter Confidential access

Access ywcalafayette.org/violence-prevention Use current YWCA contact and shelter instructions for confidential safety planning. If in immediate danger, call 911.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, legal advocacy, support groups, children’s needs, transportation, and confidentiality rules If under supervision, ask how reporting, no-contact issues, and address confidentiality can be handled safely

Area Greater Lafayette and surrounding counties

YWCA North Central Indiana — Survivor Shelter & Safety Path North Central Indiana survivor-services provider offering safe housing and domestic-abuse support for people affected by domestic violence. Use confidential contact and safety planning rather than address-based routing.

DV Shelter Safe Housing Confidential access

Access ywcancin.org Use provider contact instructions for domestic violence shelter and safety planning. For immediate danger, call 911.

Ask Emergency shelter, safe housing, advocacy, children’s needs, court support, transportation, and confidentiality procedures If under supervision, ask how reporting, no-contact issues, and address confidentiality can be coordinated safely

Area Kokomo / Howard County / North Central Indiana survivor access

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — West Central Indiana Confirm-first Path Recovery homes, sober living homes, and peer-supported housing may be available through Indiana’s recovery residence directory, Recovery Works providers, treatment providers, and private operators across Lafayette, Kokomo, Frankfort, Crawfordsville, Monticello, and nearby communities.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Check Use the statewide recovery residence directory and Recovery Works provider search first. Request written acceptance or verification before relying on a placement.

Ask Fees, sobriety requirements, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, drug testing, employment rules, transportation, and visitor rules Whether residents on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision are accepted

Area West Central Indiana counties

Carroll, White, Benton, Fountain & Warren County Rural Housing Access Path These rural counties may have limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing access may require Area IV Agency, township trustee assistance, IndianaHousingNow, recovery housing, county human services, private landlords, or out-of-county placement planning.

Rural Access County Stabilization Confirm service area

Start Area IV Agency: (765) 447-7683 Carroll / White office: 901 Prince William Road, Delphi, IN 46923 Benton / Fountain / Warren office: 105 S. Howard St., Oxford, IN 47971

Prep County residency, current sleeping location, ID, income, eviction notice if any, lease, utility bill, proposed address, and transportation plan Ask whether out-of-county placement affects reporting, treatment, curfew, court dates, or employment access

Area Delphi / Monticello / Fowler / Oxford / Attica / Williamsport

Montgomery & Vermillion County Rural Housing Access Path Montgomery and Vermillion counties may require county human services, township trustee assistance, private landlords, recovery housing, nearby Lafayette or Terre Haute-area providers, or out-of-county shelter placement when local options are limited.

Rural Access Regional Referral Call before travel

Start Use county human services, township trustee assistance, IndianaHousingNow, recovery residence directory, and nearby regional shelter or housing providers. Call before travel to confirm service-area eligibility and bed availability.

Prep County residency, current sleeping location, ID status, income, eviction notice if any, proposed address, transportation, and supervision reporting schedule Ask whether Lafayette, Terre Haute, or another regional placement affects reporting, treatment, curfew, or work access

Area Crawfordsville / Covington / Veedersburg / Clinton / Cayuga

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Extended Stays & Second-Chance Screening Independent housing in West Central Indiana may involve room rentals, private landlords, smaller apartment owners, extended-stay hotels, mobile homes, shared housing, or family-approved placements. Screening and supervision approval vary widely by address.

Independent Housing Screening varies Officer approval may apply

Check Confirm address approval before paying deposits, application fees, motel fees, or move-in costs. Ask whether the landlord can provide a written address, lease, or residency-verification letter.

Bring ID, income proof, references, landlord contact, proposed address, lease terms, and transportation plan Ask how far back the background check goes and whether specific convictions, registry rules, or occupancy restrictions apply

Area West Central Indiana counties and rural communities

East Central Indiana

Counties and communities: Delaware, Grant, Henry, Wayne, Randolph, Jay, Blackford, Fayette, Rush, and Union. Cities and communities include Muncie, Marion, New Castle, Richmond, Winchester, Portland, Hartford City, Connersville, Rushville, Liberty, and nearby rural east central Indiana communities.

✅ Verified Official Residential, Shelter & Housing Access

Delaware County Community Corrections — Residential / Supervision Path Official Delaware County community-corrections pathway for eligible individuals under court, county, or supervision requirements. Placement and program rules should be confirmed directly with the county before relying on any address or housing plan.

Official County Path Community Corrections Court / county rules

Contact Delaware County Community Corrections Office listing: 3100 Tillotson Ave., Suite 220, Muncie, IN 47302 Main: (765) 747-7825

Ask Residential availability if any, work release, court referral, home detention, reporting, program fees, documentation, and address approval requirements Ask whether a proposed shelter, recovery, family, or private address in Muncie or Delaware County needs review

Area Muncie / Delaware County

Muncie Mission Ministries — Emergency Shelter, Recovery & Transitional Housing Muncie shelter and recovery provider offering emergency shelter, men’s services, food, clothing, medical care, addiction recovery, transitional housing, family services, and reentry-relevant stabilization support.

Emergency Shelter Recovery / Transitional Muncie

Contact munciemission.org Main: (765) 288-9122 Shelter information: (765) 288-9122 ext. 110 1725 S. Liberty St., Muncie, IN 47302

Ask Emergency shelter availability, intake hours, ID needs, recovery program, transitional living, family services, meals, clothing, and documentation Whether probation, parole, work release, treatment, medication, or registry issues affect shelter or program access

Area Muncie / Delaware County

Grant County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Review Path Official Grant County community-corrections path for eligible supervision, work-release, or reentry placement review. Confirm current eligibility, referral source, address approval, and any residential rules directly with county or supervision contacts.

Official County Path Community Corrections Confirm directly

Contact Grant County Community Corrections Listed local address: 501 S. Adams St., Marion, IN 46953 Use current county, court, or supervision instructions for referral and approval.

Ask Residential or work-release eligibility, court referral, home detention, reporting, treatment, fees, employment requirements, and address approval Ask whether a proposed shelter, recovery, family, or private address in Marion or Grant County needs review

Area Marion / Grant County

Grant County Rescue Mission — Shelter, Recovery & Transitional Housing Marion shelter and recovery provider connected to shelter services, food, recovery support, and transitional housing options including New Light men’s shelter and Open Heart women’s shelter references.

Shelter Transitional Housing Grant County

Contact Grant County Rescue Mission Main: (765) 662-0988 423 S. Gallatin St., Marion, IN 46953 Call before arrival to confirm intake and bed availability.

Ask Current shelter availability, men’s or women’s shelter access, transitional housing, recovery programming, meals, ID requirements, and intake schedule Whether probation, parole, work release, treatment, medication, or registry restrictions affect placement

Area Marion / Grant County

Open Arms Ministries — Rent, Utility & Housing-Stability Assistance Richmond assistance provider offering help-navigation and possible rent or utility assistance through a pre-screening process. This is not instant shelter, but it may help prevent homelessness or stabilize a housing plan.

Housing-Stability Help Rent / Utility Assistance Pre-screening required

Contact oamhelp.com/need-help Main: (765) 977-9590 Call Monday–Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. for help requests.

Ask Pre-screening, rent assistance, utility assistance, eligibility, application documents, landlord requirements, and timing Ask whether reentry, supervision, eviction history, or criminal-history concerns affect assistance or documentation

Area Richmond / Wayne County

Refuge of Hope of Richmond — Women & Women-with-Children Shelter Path Richmond shelter and program for homeless women and women with children seeking a safe start and support toward independent living. Program rules and current availability should be confirmed before travel.

Women / Children Shelter / Program Richmond

Contact refugeofhoperichmond.org Email: rohrichmond@gmail.com 1032 E. Main St., Richmond, IN

Ask Current availability, eligibility for women with or without children, program expectations, documents, transportation, and referral requirements Whether probation, parole, family court, no-contact orders, curfew, or treatment obligations affect placement

Area Richmond / Wayne County

Shelter Connersville — Men, Women & Children Shelter Path Connersville shelter path listed by Union County public health resources as a regional shelter option for men, women, and children. Call before travel to confirm current capacity, intake rules, and eligibility.

Shelter Men / Women / Children Call first

Contact shelterconnersville.org Main: (765) 417-3606 Connersville, IN

Ask Bed availability, intake hours, documents, household rules, transportation, case management, and current restrictions Whether probation, parole, registry, medication, treatment, or curfew issues affect access

Area Connersville / Fayette County / regional access

Connection Café — Day Resource Path for Unhoused Residents Connersville day-resource path offering practical support such as meals, clothing, shower, laundry, computer access, and connection to local services. Useful when shelter placement is unavailable or delayed.

Day Resource Basic Needs Fayette County

Contact harmreductioncafe.org Main: (765) 309-5094 635 N. Central Ave., Connersville, IN

Ask Current hours, meals, showers, laundry, clothing, computer access, local shelter referrals, and documentation help Ask whether staff can help coordinate with supervision, treatment, employment, or court obligations

Area Connersville / Fayette County

🛠️ Confirm-first DV, Veterans, Recovery, Rural & Private Housing Paths

A Better Way — Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Crisis Shelter Path East central Indiana survivor-services provider with Muncie and Richmond access, crisis support, advocacy, and a Richmond shelter serving victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Use confidential contact and safety planning.

DV / Survivor Services Muncie / Richmond Confidential access

Contacts abetterwaymuncie.org Muncie office: (765) 747-9107 Richmond office: (765) 966-0538 Crisis support: (765) 288-HELP / (765) 288-4357

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, children’s needs, court support, transportation, counseling, and confidentiality rules If under supervision, ask how reporting, no-contact issues, and address confidentiality can be handled safely

Area Muncie / Richmond / Delaware / Wayne County

The Journey Home — Veterans Transitional Housing & Stability Support Winchester-area veterans provider focused on helping homeless veterans transition into permanent housing, treatment, employment, and independent stability through supportive services and community connections.

Veterans Transitional Housing Randolph County

Access journeyhomevets.org Ask for veteran housing, employment, treatment, and benefits-connection support. Winchester / Randolph County veteran housing path

Bring Veteran status documents if available, ID, income or benefits information, current sleeping location, discharge paperwork if available, and housing-crisis details Ask whether justice involvement, probation, parole, or treatment court affects eligibility or documentation needs

Area Winchester / Randolph County / East Central Indiana veterans

Hope House Richmond — Men’s Faith-Based Recovery Housing Path Richmond faith-based addiction recovery path for men seeking structured support and recovery. Confirm current openings, program expectations, eligibility, and supervision compatibility directly.

Men’s Recovery Faith-Based Program rules apply

Access richmondhopehouse.org Ask for admissions, program rules, and current bed availability.

Ask Eligibility, application steps, recovery requirements, program length, fees if any, medication policy, employment rules, and transportation Whether residents on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision are accepted

Area Richmond / Wayne County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — East Central Indiana Confirm-first Path Recovery homes, sober living homes, and peer-supported housing may be available through Indiana’s recovery residence directory, Recovery Works providers, treatment providers, and private operators across Muncie, Marion, Richmond, Connersville, Portland, Hartford City, Rushville, and nearby communities.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Check Use the statewide recovery residence directory and Recovery Works provider search first. Request written acceptance or verification before relying on a placement.

Ask Fees, sobriety requirements, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, drug testing, employment rules, transportation, and visitor rules Whether residents on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision are accepted

Area East Central Indiana counties

Henry, Randolph, Jay, Blackford, Rush & Union County Rural Housing Access Path Many east central rural counties have limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing access may require county human services, township assistance, nearby regional shelters, recovery housing, veterans resources, private landlords, or out-of-county placement planning.

Rural Access County Stabilization Confirm service area

Start Use county human services, township trustee assistance, IndianaHousingNow, recovery residence directory, and nearby Muncie, Richmond, Marion, Connersville, or veteran-specific providers. Call before travel to confirm county service area and current availability.

Prep County residency, current sleeping location, ID status, income, eviction notice if any, proposed address, transportation, and supervision reporting schedule Ask whether out-of-county placement affects reporting, treatment, curfew, court dates, or employment access

Area New Castle / Winchester / Portland / Hartford City / Rushville / Liberty

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Extended Stays & Second-Chance Screening Independent housing in East Central Indiana may involve room rentals, private landlords, smaller apartment owners, extended-stay hotels, mobile homes, shared housing, or family-approved placements. Screening and supervision approval vary widely by address.

Independent Housing Screening varies Officer approval may apply

Check Confirm address approval before paying deposits, application fees, motel fees, or move-in costs. Ask whether the landlord can provide a written address, lease, or residency-verification letter.

Bring ID, income proof, references, landlord contact, proposed address, lease terms, and transportation plan Ask how far back the background check goes and whether specific convictions, registry rules, or occupancy restrictions apply

Area East Central Indiana counties and rural communities

South Central Indiana

Counties and communities: Monroe, Bartholomew, Brown, Morgan, Shelby, Johnson, Jackson, Jennings, Lawrence, Owen, Greene, and Decatur. Cities and communities include Bloomington, Columbus, Nashville, Martinsville, Shelbyville, Franklin, Greenwood, Seymour, North Vernon, Bedford, Mitchell, Spencer, Bloomfield, Linton, Greensburg, and surrounding south central Indiana communities.

✅ Verified Official Residential, Shelter & Housing Access

Monroe County Community Corrections — Work Release, Home Detention & Housing Review Path Official Monroe County community-corrections pathway connected to probation, home detention, day reporting, work release, and alternative-sentencing options. This is a system-directed path, not an open shelter or private housing provider.

Official County Path Work Release / Home Detention Court / county rules

Contact Monroe County Community Corrections Main: (812) 349-2000 405 W. 7th St., Suite 2, Bloomington, IN 47404

Ask Work release, home detention, day reporting, court referral, fees, reporting, treatment requirements, and address approval rules Ask whether a shelter, recovery residence, family address, private rental, or out-of-county address needs review before moving

Area Bloomington / Monroe County

Bartholomew County Court Services — Residential Work Release & Community Corrections Official Bartholomew County court-services and community-corrections pathway connected to residential work release and court-supervision options. Placement depends on court, county, or supervision requirements.

Official County Path Residential Work Release Court / county rules

Contact Bartholomew County Court Services Community Corrections: (812) 379-1611 540 First St., Columbus, IN 47201

Ask Residential work release, court referral, program fees, employment rules, home detention, reporting, treatment, and documents Ask whether a proposed shelter, private rental, recovery residence, or family address needs approval

Area Columbus / Bartholomew County

Wheeler Mission — Bloomington Emergency Shelter & Stabilization Bloomington shelter provider offering emergency shelter, meals, hygiene items, clothing, case management, life-skills support, job-readiness training, and referral support for people experiencing homelessness.

Emergency Shelter Case Management Bloomington

Access Wheeler Mission — Bloomington Use provider website for current Bloomington intake instructions. Call before travel when possible to confirm availability and rules.

Ask Emergency shelter availability, intake hours, ID needs, case management, meals, clothing, job-readiness support, and referrals Whether probation, parole, work release, treatment, medication, or registry issues affect shelter access

Area Bloomington / Monroe County / South Central Indiana

New Hope for Families — Family Shelter & Early Learning Support Bloomington provider offering emergency shelter and early learning support to help families stay together and stabilize. Best fit for families with children experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Family Shelter Children / Families Bloomington

Contact newhopeforfamilies.org Main: (812) 334-9840 Email: office@newhope4families.org PO Box 154, Bloomington, IN 47402

Ask Family shelter access, household eligibility, children’s needs, childcare or early learning support, documents, waitlist, and case-management process Ask whether supervision, family court, no-contact rules, curfew, or treatment obligations affect placement

Area Bloomington / Monroe County

Shalom Community Center — Day Shelter & Homeless Resource Center Bloomington day-shelter and resource-center path for people experiencing homelessness or hunger, with practical support such as meals, daytime access, service navigation, and local resource connection.

Day Shelter Meals / Resource Center Bloomington

Contact shalomcommunitycenter.org Main: (812) 334-5728 620 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN 47401

Ask Current hours, meals, day shelter access, documentation help, housing referrals, outreach, and local resource navigation Ask whether staff can help coordinate with probation, parole, treatment, employment, or court obligations

Area Bloomington / Monroe County

Love Chapel / Brighter Days — Temporary Shelter & Housing-Stability Support Columbus provider offering temporary housing, food pantry, hot meals, community services, and financial assistance for Bartholomew County residents. Shelter access requires current intake screening and should be confirmed before travel.

Temporary Shelter Food / Financial Help Bartholomew County

Contacts columbuslovechapel.com/get-help/shelter Shelter: (812) 344-4512 Shelter: 421 S. Mapleton St., Columbus, IN 47203 Office: (812) 372-9421 • 311 Center St., Columbus, IN 47201

Ask Shelter intake screening, photo ID requirements, current availability, food pantry, hot meals, financial assistance, and service-area rules Whether probation, parole, work release, treatment, medication, or registry issues affect shelter access

Area Columbus / Bartholomew County

Horizon House — Family Homeless Point of Entry Path Columbus-area family homeless point-of-entry path listed through Love Chapel community resources. Best used as a confirm-first route for families facing homelessness in Bartholomew County.

Family Housing Access Point of Entry Confirm first

Access Love Chapel Community Resources Horizon House point of entry listed locally: (812) 799-1062 Call before travel to confirm current family access process.

Ask Family homeless assessment, current availability, documentation, children’s needs, service-area requirements, and case-management process Ask whether supervision, family court, no-contact rules, curfew, or treatment obligations affect placement

Area Columbus / Bartholomew County

🛠️ Confirm-first DV, Recovery, Behavioral Health, Rural & Private Housing Paths

Middle Way House — Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking Shelter Path Bloomington survivor-services provider supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, with emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, support groups, and crisis response.

DV / Survivor Services Shelter / Transitional Housing Confidential access

Access middlewayhouse.org Use provider hotline/contact instructions for confidential safety planning. Service area includes Monroe, Martin, Morgan, Owen, Lawrence, and Greene counties through community listings.

Ask Emergency shelter, transitional housing, safety planning, legal advocacy, support groups, children’s needs, transportation, and confidentiality rules If under supervision, ask how reporting, no-contact issues, and address confidentiality can be handled safely

Area Bloomington / Monroe County / surrounding south central counties

Turning Point Domestic Violence Services — Emergency Shelter & Survivor Path Columbus-area domestic violence services provider serving survivors and families across Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jennings, Jackson, Johnson, Shelby, and nearby counties. Shelter and helpline services should be accessed confidentially.

DV Shelter Seven-County Region Safety planning

Access turningpointdv.org Use current shelter, helpline, or contact instructions on provider website. Call before travel and avoid public address-based routing for safety.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, court support, children’s needs, transportation, and confidentiality rules If under supervision, ask how reporting, no-contact issues, and address confidentiality can be coordinated safely

Area Columbus / Bartholomew / Brown / Decatur / Jennings / Jackson / Johnson / Shelby

Centerstone Bloomington — Behavioral Health, Addiction Treatment & Housing Services Bloomington behavioral-health provider offering addiction and psychiatric treatment, children and family counseling, crisis and urgent care, and housing services. Useful when housing stability is connected to behavioral health, treatment, or recovery needs.

Behavioral Health Housing Services Treatment Link

Contact Centerstone Bloomington Use Centerstone contact instructions for Bloomington intake and service routing. Ask specifically about housing services and treatment-connected stabilization.

Ask Housing services, behavioral-health treatment, addiction treatment, crisis care, psychiatric care, documentation, referral requirements, and insurance/payment options Ask whether probation, parole, treatment court, community corrections, or Recovery Works can coordinate services

Area Bloomington / Monroe County / South Central Indiana

Hoosier Hills PACT — Community Corrections, Youth & Victim Services Path South central Indiana provider connected to community corrections, youth services, and victim services. This can be relevant when housing, supervision, victim safety, youth needs, or court requirements overlap.

Community Corrections Link Youth / Victim Services Program-specific eligibility

Contact pactchangeslives.com/hoosier-hills-pact Community Corrections: (812) 723-5378 1352 W. Hospital Road, Paoli, IN 47454

Ask Community corrections, youth services, victim services, referral requirements, housing-related coordination, documentation, and program service area Ask whether the person’s county, court order, or supervision status qualifies for any local program path

Area Paoli / Lawrence-Orange regional access / South Central Indiana

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — South Central Indiana Confirm-first Path Recovery homes, sober living homes, and peer-supported housing may be available through Indiana’s recovery residence directory, Recovery Works providers, treatment providers, and private operators across Bloomington, Columbus, Franklin, Seymour, Bedford, Greensburg, and nearby communities.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Check Use the statewide recovery residence directory and Recovery Works provider search first. Request written acceptance or verification before relying on a placement.

Ask Fees, sobriety requirements, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, drug testing, employment rules, transportation, and visitor rules Whether residents on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision are accepted

Area South Central Indiana counties

Rural & Small-City South Central Housing Access Path Many south central counties have limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing access may require county human services, township trustee assistance, IndianaHousingNow, recovery housing, private landlords, family placement, nearby Bloomington/Columbus providers, or out-of-county planning.

Rural Access County Stabilization Confirm service area

Start Use county human services, township trustee assistance, IndianaHousingNow, recovery residence directory, and nearby Bloomington, Columbus, Franklin, or Seymour-area providers. Call before travel to confirm county service area and current availability.

Prep County residency, current sleeping location, ID status, income, eviction notice if any, proposed address, transportation, and supervision reporting schedule Ask whether out-of-county placement affects reporting, treatment, curfew, court dates, or employment access

Area Nashville / Martinsville / Shelbyville / Franklin / Seymour / Bedford / Spencer / Bloomfield / Greensburg

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Extended Stays & Second-Chance Screening Independent housing in South Central Indiana may involve room rentals, private landlords, smaller apartment owners, extended-stay hotels, mobile homes, shared housing, or family-approved placements. Screening and supervision approval vary widely by address.

Independent Housing Screening varies Officer approval may apply

Check Confirm address approval before paying deposits, application fees, motel fees, or move-in costs. Ask whether the landlord can provide a written address, lease, or residency-verification letter.

Bring ID, income proof, references, landlord contact, proposed address, lease terms, and transportation plan Ask how far back the background check goes and whether specific convictions, registry rules, or occupancy restrictions apply

Area South Central Indiana counties and rural communities

Southwest Indiana

Counties and communities: Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Gibson, Knox, Sullivan, Daviess, Pike, Spencer, and Vigo. Cities and communities include Evansville, Newburgh, Boonville, Mount Vernon, Princeton, Vincennes, Sullivan, Washington, Petersburg, Rockport, Terre Haute, West Terre Haute, and surrounding southwest and Wabash Valley communities.

✅ Verified Official Residential, Shelter & Housing Access

Vanderburgh County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official Vanderburgh County residential and work-release pathway. This is a court, county, IDOC, or supervision-directed placement route, not an open public shelter or private housing option.

Official Residential Center Work Release Court / county rules

Contact Vanderburgh Sheriff — Locations Community Corrections: (812) 421-6202 IDOC residential listing: (812) 421-6336 3540 N. Harlan Ave., Evansville, IN 47711

Ask Residential placement, work-release eligibility, court referral, program fees, employment rules, reporting, passes, and transportation Ask whether a proposed shelter, family, recovery, or private address needs review before release or transfer

Area Evansville / Vanderburgh County

Wabash Valley Regional Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official regional residential work-release pathway listed by IDOC for Vincennes and surrounding southwest Indiana counties. Placement is system-directed and should not be treated as public shelter access.

Official Regional Path Work Release Referral required

Contact IDOC Residential Centers Main: (812) 886-4094 135 N. 8th St., Vincennes, IN 47591

Ask County eligibility, referral source, residential capacity, work-release rules, program fees, employment requirements, and transportation limits Ask whether out-of-county placement affects reporting, treatment, court obligations, or employment access

Area Vincennes / Knox County / Wabash Valley region

Vigo County Community Corrections — Residential / Work-Release Path Official Vigo County residential and work-release pathway in Terre Haute. Placement depends on court, county, IDOC, or supervision instructions and should not be treated as walk-in housing.

Official Residential Center Work Release Court / county rules

Contact Vigo County Community Corrections Main: (812) 462-3381 104 S. 1st St., Terre Haute, IN 47807

Ask Work-release eligibility, residential placement, court referral, program fees, employment rules, reporting, passes, and documentation Ask whether proposed housing in Terre Haute, West Terre Haute, or rural Vigo County needs approval

Area Terre Haute / Vigo County

Evansville Rescue Mission — Emergency Shelter, Meals & Stabilization Evansville homeless-services provider offering shelter, hunger relief, basic needs, and mission-based stabilization support. Call ahead to confirm current intake, availability, and program rules.

Emergency Shelter Meals / Basic Needs Evansville

Contact evansvillerescuemission.org/contact Main: (812) 421-3800 Email: info@ermstaff.org

Ask Shelter availability, intake hours, ID needs, rules, meals, clothing, case management, and program expectations Whether probation, parole, work release, treatment, medication, or registry restrictions affect access

Area Evansville / Vanderburgh County

Aurora — Homeless Outreach, Diversion, Rapid Rehousing & Supportive Housing Evansville homeless-services provider connected to street outreach, diversion, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and housing-focused stabilization for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Housing Services Outreach / Rapid Rehousing Evansville

Access auroraevansville.org Call or use provider website for current outreach and housing-service access instructions. Ask for street outreach, diversion, rapid rehousing, or supportive housing screening.

Ask Street outreach, housing navigation, diversion, rapid rehousing, supportive housing, documentation, and coordinated local referrals Ask whether supervision status, treatment needs, or disability documentation affects the housing plan

Area Evansville / Vanderburgh County

ECHO Housing — Supportive Housing & Housing-Stability Programs Evansville housing provider connected to homeless services, supportive housing, rapid rehousing, permanent housing pathways, and stabilization support. Eligibility and program availability should be confirmed directly.

Supportive Housing Rapid Rehousing Evansville

Contact echohousing.org Main: (812) 423-8422 414 Baker Ave., Evansville, IN 47710

Ask Supportive housing, rapid rehousing, eligibility, referral steps, documentation, waitlists, and current program capacity Ask whether supervision, disability documentation, treatment, or domestic-violence history affects referral options

Area Evansville / Vanderburgh County

First City Sunrise — Temporary Supportive Housing & Case Management Vincennes nonprofit providing temporary supportive housing and case management for people experiencing homelessness in the community. Call ahead to confirm eligibility, openings, and referral process.

Temporary Supportive Housing Case Management Knox County

Access firstcitysunrise.org Use provider website/contact instructions for current intake and housing-access steps.

Ask Temporary supportive housing, eligibility, case management, referral process, documentation, waitlist, and service area Ask whether probation, parole, work release, treatment, or transportation needs can be accommodated

Area Vincennes / Knox County

🛠️ Confirm-first DV, Recovery, Veterans, Rural & Private Housing Paths

Albion Fellows Bacon Center — Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Shelter Path Evansville survivor-services provider offering confidential support for people impacted by domestic and sexual violence, including emergency shelter, advocacy, crisis hotlines, mobile advocacy, and safety planning across southern Indiana counties.

DV / Sexual Assault Shelter Survivor Services Confidential access

Hotline albioncenter.org 24/7 hotline: (812) 422-5622 Use confidential safety planning before travel.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, legal or court support, children’s needs, pet options if available, transportation, and confidentiality rules If under supervision, ask how reporting, no-contact issues, and address confidentiality can be handled safely

Area Evansville / Vanderburgh County / Southern Indiana survivor access

YWCA Evansville — Women’s Housing & Survivor Stabilization Path Evansville women’s services and housing-stabilization path. This may be relevant for women facing homelessness, domestic violence, economic instability, or reentry-related housing barriers.

Women’s Housing Path Stabilization Support Program-specific eligibility

Contact ywcaevansville.org Main: (812) 422-1191 118 Vine St., Evansville, IN 47708

Ask Current housing programs, women’s shelter or transitional options, DV-related support, eligibility, documentation, and intake process Ask whether supervision, no-contact orders, family court, or treatment obligations affect placement

Area Evansville / Vanderburgh County

House of Bread and Peace — Women & Children Shelter Path Evansville women-and-children shelter pathway listed among local homeless-service resources. Confirm current intake, availability, eligibility, and program requirements directly before travel.

Women / Children Shelter Path Call first

Access Use Evansville local housing-resource routing and provider contact instructions before arrival. Ask Aurora, ECHO Housing, or Evansville-area homeless-service partners about current women-and-children shelter referrals.

Ask Current availability, intake requirements, family composition rules, documents, transportation, case management, and restrictions Whether probation, parole, family court, no-contact rules, curfew, or treatment obligations affect placement

Area Evansville / Vanderburgh County

Reach Services / Wabash Valley Veterans Services — Veteran Housing & Homelessness Support Wabash Valley veteran-support pathway connected to homeless and at-risk veterans, emergency shelter, housing support, and stabilization services. Best fit for veterans in Vigo County and the surrounding Wabash Valley region.

Veterans Housing Support Wabash Valley

Access reachservices.care Ask for Wabash Valley Veterans Services or homeless-veteran housing support. Terre Haute / Wabash Valley service access

Bring Veteran status documents if available, ID, income or benefits information, current sleeping location, discharge documentation if available, and housing-crisis details Ask whether justice involvement, probation, parole, or treatment court affects eligibility or documentation needs

Area Terre Haute / Vigo County / Wabash Valley veterans

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — Southwest Indiana Confirm-first Path Recovery homes, sober living homes, and peer-supported housing may be available through Indiana’s recovery residence directory, Recovery Works providers, treatment providers, and private operators across Evansville, Vincennes, Terre Haute, Washington, Princeton, and nearby communities.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Check Use the statewide recovery residence directory and Recovery Works provider search first. Request written acceptance or verification before relying on a placement.

Ask Fees, sobriety requirements, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, drug testing, employment rules, transportation, and visitor rules Whether residents on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision are accepted

Area Southwest Indiana / Wabash Valley counties

Rural Southwest Indiana Housing Access Path Many southwest Indiana rural counties have limited direct shelter infrastructure. Housing access may require county human services, township trustee assistance, IndianaHousingNow, recovery housing, Evansville/Vincennes/Terre Haute regional providers, private landlords, or out-of-county placement planning.

Rural Access County Stabilization Confirm service area

Start Use county human services, township trustee assistance, IndianaHousingNow, recovery residence directory, and nearby Evansville, Vincennes, or Terre Haute providers. Call before travel to confirm county service area and current availability.

Prep County residency, current sleeping location, ID status, income, eviction notice if any, proposed address, transportation, and supervision reporting schedule Ask whether out-of-county placement affects reporting, treatment, curfew, court dates, or employment access

Area Boonville / Mount Vernon / Princeton / Sullivan / Washington / Petersburg / Rockport

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Extended Stays & Second-Chance Screening Independent housing in Southwest Indiana may involve room rentals, private landlords, smaller apartment owners, extended-stay hotels, mobile homes, shared housing, or family-approved placements. Screening and supervision approval vary widely by address.

Independent Housing Screening varies Officer approval may apply

Check Confirm address approval before paying deposits, application fees, motel fees, or move-in costs. Ask whether the landlord can provide a written address, lease, or residency-verification letter.

Bring ID, income proof, references, landlord contact, proposed address, lease terms, and transportation plan Ask how far back the background check goes and whether specific convictions, registry rules, or occupancy restrictions apply

Area Southwest Indiana and Wabash Valley counties

Southeast Indiana

Counties and communities: Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Jefferson, Dearborn, Ripley, Ohio, and Switzerland. Cities and communities include Jeffersonville, Clarksville, New Albany, Sellersburg, Charlestown, Corydon, Scottsburg, Madison, Lawrenceburg, Aurora, Greendale, Batesville, Versailles, Rising Sun, Vevay, and surrounding southeast Indiana communities.

✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Access & Regional Stabilization

Community Action of Southern Indiana — Housing-Stability & Emergency Assistance Path Regional community action provider serving Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties. Useful for housing-stability routing, utility help, emergency assistance, resource navigation, and referrals to local shelter or homeless-service partners.

Community Action Clark / Floyd / Harrison Housing-Stability Help

Contact casi1.org Main: (812) 288-6451 201 E. 15th St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Ask Emergency assistance, rent or utility help, documentation, income eligibility, county service rules, and local shelter referrals Ask whether probation, parole, community corrections, or court involvement affects documents or referral steps

Area Jeffersonville / New Albany / Corydon / Clark / Floyd / Harrison

Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana — Housing Intake, Assessment & Referral Path Regional homeless-service access path for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Southern Indiana. Use for housing intake, assessment, referrals, placement coordination, and resource navigation when shelter or housing access is unclear.

Housing Intake Assessment / Referrals Southern Indiana

Access soinhomeless.org/resource-guide Use current coalition resource guide and intake instructions. Ask about Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson, Jennings, and Scott County routing.

Ask Housing intake, assessment, referral process, current shelter options, documentation, service-area rules, and placement coordination Ask whether supervision reporting, treatment schedules, work release, or registry issues affect placement options

Area Clark / Floyd / Harrison / nearby Southern Indiana counties

Catalyst Rescue Mission — Southern Indiana Shelter Path Southern Indiana emergency shelter path listed through local resource guides. Confirm current capacity, intake process, eligibility, and program rules before travel or referral.

Emergency Shelter Path Southern Indiana Call first

Start Use CASI and Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana resource routing for current shelter instructions. CASI emergency shelter resources Homeless Coalition resource guide

Ask Current shelter availability, intake times, ID needs, household rules, curfew, case management, meals, and service-area eligibility Whether probation, parole, registry, medication, work release, or treatment issues affect shelter access

Area Southern Indiana / Clark-Floyd-Harrison access

LifeSpring Health Systems — Behavioral Health, Addiction & Homelessness Support Southern Indiana behavioral-health and addiction-services provider serving multiple counties. LifeSpring may be relevant when housing stability intersects with behavioral health, addiction treatment, healthcare for the homeless, crisis care, or case-management needs.

Behavioral Health Addiction / Crisis Support Housing-Adjacent

Access lifespringhealthsystems.org Open Access intake information Call the local office serving the person’s county before arrival.

Ask Open Access hours, behavioral-health intake, addiction treatment, homeless-health support, case management, crisis care, insurance/payment options, and referral requirements Ask whether probation, parole, court, Recovery Works, or treatment-court coordination is available

Area Clark / Floyd / Harrison / Jefferson / Scott and Southern Indiana service area

New Hope Services — Family, Disability & Housing-Adjacent Support Jeffersonville-based regional human-services provider serving many Indiana counties. Useful as a confirm-first path when housing instability overlaps with disability services, family support, child development, economic stability, or human-service navigation.

Regional Support Family / Disability Services Program-specific eligibility

Access newhopeservices.org Ask for county-specific services and housing-adjacent resource routing. Jeffersonville-based Southern Indiana service path

Ask Family support, disability services, economic stability, referrals, documentation, service-area rules, and housing-related supports if available Ask whether reentry, court, probation, or parole status affects eligibility or referral steps

Area Jeffersonville / Clark County / regional Indiana service area

SIEOC — Housing Choice Voucher, Energy Assistance & Community Action Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation provides community-action services in southeastern Indiana, including Housing Choice Voucher program administration, energy assistance, family development, emergency-fund resources, and county-based support.

Community Action Housing Choice Voucher Waitlists / eligibility

Contact sieoc.org Main office: (812) 926-1585 Toll-free: 1-888-292-5475 110 Importing St., Aurora, IN 47001

Ask Housing Choice Voucher waitlist status, energy assistance, emergency fund availability, family development, county office routing, documents, and eligibility Ask how criminal history, eviction history, income, or reentry documents may affect housing applications

Area Dearborn / Ripley / Ohio / Switzerland and southeastern Indiana service area

Dearborn County Clearinghouse — Food, Basic Needs & Community Support Aurora/Lawrenceburg-area community support path providing food assistance and basic-needs support. Not a shelter, but useful for stabilization when housing insecurity is tied to food, income, or crisis needs.

Basic Needs Food / Community Support Dearborn County

Contact dearbornclearinghouse.com Main: (812) 926-1198 411 George St., Aurora, IN 47001

Ask Food pantry hours, basic-needs support, community resource referrals, documentation, and local housing-stability referrals Ask whether staff can refer to SIEOC, township trustee assistance, shelter paths, or county resource hubs

Area Aurora / Lawrenceburg / Dearborn County

🛠️ Confirm-first DV, Recovery, Rural, Cross-State & Private Housing Paths

The Center for Women and Families — Southern Indiana Survivor Shelter Path Regional domestic violence and sexual assault services provider serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana communities, with shelter, advocacy, safety planning, and survivor support. Use confidential contact and safety planning before travel.

DV / Sexual Assault Shelter Southern Indiana Confidential access

Access thecenteronline.org Use current hotline/contact instructions for shelter, advocacy, and safety planning. For immediate danger, call 911.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, legal advocacy, children’s needs, transportation, and confidentiality rules If under supervision, ask how reporting, no-contact issues, and address confidentiality can be handled safely

Area New Albany / Jeffersonville / Clark / Floyd / Harrison / Southern Indiana

Safe Passage — Southeast Indiana Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Shelter Path Batesville-based survivor-services provider serving southeast Indiana communities affected by domestic and sexual violence. Access should be handled through confidential helpline contact and safety planning.

DV / Sexual Assault Shelter Southeast Indiana 24/7 helpline

Hotline safepassageinc.org 24-hour toll-free helpline: 1-877-733-1990 Use confidential safety planning before travel.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, counseling, children’s needs, court support, transportation, and confidentiality rules If under supervision, ask how reporting, no-contact issues, and address confidentiality can be coordinated safely

Area Batesville / Dearborn / Ripley / Ohio / Switzerland regional access

INcompass Crisis Care Center — Behavioral Health Crisis & Stabilization Path Lawrenceburg crisis-care resource hub listed for Dearborn/Ohio County community resources. Useful when housing instability overlaps with mental-health crisis, behavioral-health needs, or urgent stabilization planning.

Crisis Stabilization Behavioral Health Confirm current access

Access 285 Bielby Road, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 Main: (812) 532-2595 For crisis support, call 988 or emergency services when appropriate.

Ask Crisis access, behavioral-health stabilization, referral process, documentation, transportation, and county service area Ask whether probation, parole, treatment court, or Recovery Works coordination is available

Area Lawrenceburg / Dearborn County / southeast Indiana

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — Southeast Indiana Confirm-first Path Recovery homes, sober living homes, and peer-supported housing may be available through Indiana’s recovery residence directory, Recovery Works providers, LifeSpring Health Systems, treatment providers, and private operators across southeast Indiana.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Check Use the statewide recovery residence directory and Recovery Works provider search first. Request written acceptance or verification before relying on a placement. Ask LifeSpring or local treatment providers for county-specific recovery referrals.

Ask Fees, sobriety requirements, MAT policy, medication storage, curfew, drug testing, employment rules, transportation, and visitor rules Whether residents on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision are accepted

Area Southeast Indiana counties

Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott & Jefferson County Housing Access Path Southern Indiana housing access may require Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana routing, CASI assistance, local shelter availability, LifeSpring support, private landlords, recovery housing, township trustee assistance, or cross-county placement planning.

Regional Access Shelter / Stabilization Confirm service area

Start CASI: (812) 288-6451 Homeless Coalition resource routing: soinhomeless.org/resource-guide LifeSpring open access: lifespringhealthsystems.org/open-access

Prep County residency, current sleeping location, ID, income, eviction notice if any, proposed address, transportation, and supervision reporting schedule Ask whether out-of-county placement affects reporting, treatment, curfew, court dates, or employment access

Area Jeffersonville / New Albany / Corydon / Scottsburg / Madison

Dearborn, Ripley, Ohio & Switzerland County Housing Access Path Rural and small-city southeast Indiana housing access may require SIEOC, Safe Passage for survivor safety, township trustee assistance, food/basic-needs providers, private landlords, recovery housing, or out-of-county shelter planning.

Rural Access Community Action Call before travel

Start SIEOC: (812) 926-1585 Safe Passage helpline: 1-877-733-1990 Dearborn County Clearinghouse: (812) 926-1198

Prep County residency, current sleeping location, ID status, income, eviction notice if any, lease, utility bill, proposed address, and transportation plan Ask whether Cincinnati-area, Northern Kentucky, or Southern Indiana placements affect supervision reporting or travel rules

Area Aurora / Lawrenceburg / Batesville / Versailles / Rising Sun / Vevay

Cross-State Metro Housing Caution — Louisville, Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Southeast Indiana residents may be close to Louisville, Cincinnati, or Northern Kentucky housing resources, but cross-state shelter, treatment, employment, or housing plans may affect supervision reporting, travel permissions, transportation, and court requirements.

Cross-State Access Travel / Reporting Confirm before moving

Check Before using an out-of-state shelter, program, recovery home, or private address, confirm whether the person is allowed to live, travel, work, or receive services outside Indiana. Ask whether written permission, transfer paperwork, or officer approval is required.

Prepare Proposed address, provider contact, transportation plan, reporting plan, treatment schedule, employment plan, and emergency contact Do not pay deposits or move into out-of-state housing until required approval is confirmed.

Area Southeast Indiana border counties

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Extended Stays & Second-Chance Screening Independent housing in Southeast Indiana may involve room rentals, private landlords, smaller apartment owners, extended-stay hotels, mobile homes, shared housing, family-approved placements, or cross-state metro housing near Louisville or Cincinnati. Screening and supervision approval vary widely by address.

Independent Housing Screening varies Officer approval may apply

Check Confirm address approval before paying deposits, application fees, motel fees, or move-in costs. Ask whether the landlord can provide a written address, lease, or residency-verification letter.

Bring ID, income proof, references, landlord contact, proposed address, lease terms, transportation plan, and supervision reporting plan Ask how far back the background check goes and whether specific convictions, registry rules, occupancy restrictions, or cross-state issues apply

Area Southeast Indiana counties and border communities

Rural County Stabilization Paths & Final Housing Checklist

Coverage: Indiana rural, low-infrastructure, small-city, and cross-county housing situations. This final section helps users, families, providers, and supervision contacts organize practical housing options when a county has limited shelter beds, limited transitional housing, limited recovery housing, or no direct provider match listed above.

✅ Verified Rural Stabilization & Cross-County Planning

When No Local Shelter Bed Is Available Some Indiana counties have few or no direct shelter beds. In those cases, the practical path may involve IndianaHousingNow, township trustee assistance, county human services, community action agencies, nearby regional shelters, recovery housing, family placement, private landlords, or an approved out-of-county plan.

Rural Stabilization Cross-County Access Confirm before travel

Start Use the statewide section first for IndianaHousingNow, IHCDA, Indiana 211, IDOC residential-center references, Recovery Works, and recovery residence search. Then use the closest regional provider section above.

Prep Current sleeping location, county of residence, ID status, phone number, income, household members, transportation, urgent safety needs, and proposed address if any Ask whether the provider serves your county before traveling.

Area Statewide rural Indiana

Township Trustee Assistance — Rent, Utilities & Emergency Needs In Indiana, township trustee assistance can be an important local path for emergency rent, utilities, basic needs, and crisis stabilization. Eligibility, documents, funding, and residency rules vary by township.

Local Assistance Rent / Utilities Township rules vary

Find Contact the township trustee for the township where the person lives or is physically located. Ask county government, local library, local court staff, or Indiana 211 for the correct trustee contact.

Bring Photo ID, proof of address or current location, lease, eviction notice, utility bill, income proof, benefit letters, household members, and any denial or approval letters from other programs Ask whether justice involvement affects documentation or eligibility.

Area Indiana townships statewide

Supervision-Aware Address Approval A housing provider may be willing to accept someone, but that does not automatically mean the address is approved for probation, parole, community corrections, work release, court supervision, home detention, treatment court, or registry-related restrictions.

Address Planning Supervision-Aware Approval may apply

Confirm Before moving, paying deposits, or entering a program, confirm whether approval is required from the supervising officer, court, community-corrections office, case manager, or approved agency contact. Ask the provider if they can provide written verification.

Prepare Full address, provider or landlord name, phone number, program rules, lease terms, fees, curfew rules, medication rules, and move-in date Include transportation, reporting, work, treatment, and court-date planning.

Area Statewide Indiana

Out-of-County Placement Checklist Out-of-county placement may be necessary when local housing is unavailable, but transportation, reporting, treatment access, employment access, curfew, electronic monitoring, home detention, county restrictions, and court conditions must be reviewed first.

Placement Planning Transportation Confirm restrictions

Check Reporting office, travel limits, curfew, electronic monitoring or home detention rules, treatment schedule, court dates, job access, bus routes, ride options, and emergency contacts. Confirm whether the proposed county is acceptable before moving.

Bring Proposed address, provider contact, transportation plan, weekly schedule, work or job-search plan, and treatment appointment information Ask whether temporary approval, written permission, or transfer paperwork is needed.

Area Rural and regional Indiana

Housing Verification Letter Request When a housing option looks possible, ask whether the provider, shelter, recovery residence, sober living home, landlord, transitional program, or community partner can provide written verification. This can help with court review, supervision approval, benefits, reentry planning, or case management.

Documentation Provider Verification Reentry Planning

Request Ask for provider name, address, phone number, contact person, intake date, bed or unit status, program rules, fees, and whether the person is accepted or waitlisted. Keep a copy for the officer, court, case manager, attorney, or benefits worker.

Include Full legal name, proposed move-in date, program expectations, rent or fee amount, and whether the placement is temporary, transitional, recovery-based, or long-term Do not rely on verbal approval only when written approval is required.

Area Statewide Indiana

🛠️ Confirm-first Practical Housing Search & Risk-Reduction Steps

Second-Chance Screening Questions for Landlords Private landlords, apartment managers, room rentals, mobile homes, and extended-stay properties may use different screening standards. Ask direct questions before paying application fees, deposits, or move-in costs.

Private Housing Screening varies Ask first

Ask Do you run a criminal background check? How far back does the screening go? Are specific convictions disqualifying? Can I submit proof of income, references, treatment completion, reentry progress, or a support letter?

Bring ID, income proof, references, rental history if available, proposed address, employer contact if appropriate, and a short explanation of current stability Ask for written lease terms and payment receipts.

Area Statewide private housing search

Recovery Housing & Sober Living Questions Recovery housing can be helpful for reentry stabilization, but every house has its own rules. Confirm compatibility with supervision, medication, employment, treatment, transportation, and court obligations before moving in.

Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary

Ask Are people on probation, parole, work release, community corrections, or court supervision accepted? Is MAT accepted? What are the curfew, drug testing, medication, visitor, employment, meeting, and transportation rules? Can the house provide written acceptance?

Bring ID, income or benefit plan, treatment plan if applicable, medication list if needed, emergency contact, and supervision reporting schedule Ask whether relapse, missed payment, or rule violation leads to immediate discharge.

Area Statewide recovery housing search

Emergency Shelter Intake Questions Emergency shelter access can change daily based on bed availability, household size, safety rules, documentation, weather, program type, and local coordinated-entry or referral process.

Emergency Shelter Daily availability Call first

Ask Do you have beds today? What time is intake? Is ID required? Are there restrictions related to charges, registry status, curfew, electronic monitoring, home detention, medication, or mobility needs?

Bring ID if available, medication, benefits card, emergency contact, phone charger, supervision contact information, and any referral or discharge paperwork Ask if belongings, pets, partners, children, or medical equipment can be accommodated.

Area Statewide shelter access

Housing Search Safety & Deposit Protection People urgently looking for housing can be vulnerable to scams, unsafe rooms, fake listings, illegal deposits, unclear house rules, or informal arrangements that later fail supervision review.

Housing Safety Deposit Protection Avoid scams

Before Paying Confirm the address, landlord name, phone number, lease terms, move-in date, total fees, refund policy, and whether the person taking money has authority to rent the unit. Never pay only through gift cards, crypto, or informal links without documentation.

Keep Receipts, lease or agreement, text messages, application fee proof, deposit terms, landlord contact information, and photos of the unit if possible Confirm supervision approval before paying non-refundable costs when approval is required.

Area Statewide private and informal housing search

Family, Friend, Roommate & Shared Housing Placement Family or shared housing can be a practical reentry option, but the address may still need approval. Other residents, landlord rules, lease terms, household safety, transportation, and supervision conditions may affect whether the placement is workable.

Shared Housing Family Placement Approval may apply

Ask Household Is the landlord aware? Are other residents comfortable with supervision contact? Are there children, protected persons, victims, weapons, substances, or other restrictions at the address?

Prepare Host name, phone, full address, lease permission if needed, household members, bedroom or sleeping area, transportation plan, and supervision contact expectations Confirm whether the address conflicts with any no-contact, registry, curfew, exclusion-zone, home detention, or court rule.

Area Statewide family and shared housing placements

Documents to Gather Before Contacting Providers Having documents ready can reduce delays with shelters, housing authorities, landlords, recovery homes, community action agencies, township trustees, and reentry providers.

Document Prep Housing Search Reentry Planning

Core Photo ID, Social Security card or number if required, benefit letters, pay stubs, release paperwork if useful, medical or disability documentation if relevant, and emergency contact.

Housing Eviction notice, lease, utility bill, rent ledger, landlord contact, shelter referral, treatment letter, recovery plan, or written program acceptance For supervision: reporting schedule, officer contact, court dates, curfew rules, treatment schedule, and community-corrections instructions.

Area Statewide Indiana

OACRA directory note Indiana housing coverage

Use this directory as a starting point, not a guarantee of placement.

Housing availability, intake rules, eligibility, funding, shelter hours, program policies, waitlists, community-corrections placement rules, recovery-residence requirements, and background-screening standards can change quickly. People under probation, parole, community corrections, work release, pretrial supervision, treatment court, or other court conditions should confirm residence approval before moving, paying deposits, signing leases, entering a recovery residence, or using a program address for reporting purposes. OACRA is an independent directory and resource platform. It is not a government agency, court, probation department, parole authority, community-corrections agency, shelter operator, landlord, legal-service provider, or emergency-response provider, and it does not guarantee that a provider will accept a specific person.

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