DFR Community Resources

Aging

Indiana Pathways for Aging

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration launched a new program in July 2024 for Hoosiers aged 60 and over who receive Medicaid (or Medicaid and Medicare) benefits. Research shows that most older adults—75% or more—want to age at home and in their communities.

Cancer

Cancer Support Community

CSC uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Information Specialists

Speak one-on-one with a Blood Cancer Information Specialist who can assist you through blood cancer treatment, financial and social challenges, and give accurate up-to-date disease treatment and support information.

Childcare

Brighter Futures Indiana

• Community resources in every county in Indiana

• Assist with finding childcare

• Healthy and safe care

• Helping pay for childcare

Five Organizations that provide support based upon your county:

Geminus – Child Care Resource & Referral Network

The Child Care Resource Network

Child Care Answers – Central Indiana Child Care Support

Chances and Services for Youth – Every Child. Every Age. Every Chance.

Building Blocks – Childcare Assistance in Evansville, IN

Dementia & Alzheimer’s

Dementia Friends Indiana

Dementia Friends wants to make a positive difference in the lives of people living with dementia through increased awareness and support.

Alzheimer’s Association

Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Help

Indiana Support

FSSA: Indiana 211

Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources right in their local communities – quickly, easily, and confidentially. We use statistical data (not personally identifiable information) from calls, texts and web visits to help shed light on the nature of social needs in Indiana for decision-makers and government across the state.

Indiana Community Action Association

The Indiana Community Action Association (IN-CAA) works to strengthen the capacity of Indiana’s Community Action Agencies to address community needs and poverty. Find your resources by location: Agencies (incap.org)

findhelp.org - Search and Connect to Social Care

Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.

Medical Support

Find a Health Center

Resource for those insured and underinsured individuals. They have sliding fee scales, so their payments are calculated based on household side and income level.

Mental Health

Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness

Find a Therapist using psychologytoday.com.

Be Well Indiana

Managing mental health is essential for the well-being of Hoosiers across our state and communities around the world.

Transportation

Commute Connect: 317-327-7433 or  info@cirta.us or CIRTA Commuter Connect.

Free Community-based resources to assist with:

• Finding or creating a free carpool. You choose if, when, and how you carpool to save money on gas.

• Finding a Bike Buddy to learn how to bike to work safely.

• Public Transportation plan: confirm you are taking the most efficient public transportation route.

• FREE emergency ride home up to 5 times a year, up to 50 miles if you are using alternative transportation like riding the bus or carpooling.

Servicing Counties:

• Boone

• Hamilton

• Hancock

• Hendricks

• Johnson

• Madison

• Marion

• Morgan

• Shelby