Family Caregiver Resources for Indiana
En español | Caregiving may be one of the most important, and challenging, roles you’ll ever take on. No matter where you are in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance; or managing end-of-life caregiving responsibilities — having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier.
AARP developed this family caregiver guide with you, the caregiver, in mind and as a starting point to help you find the services and support you might need throughout your journey.
To order a print copy of this online guide, call the toll-free AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line at 877-333-5885 and indicate which state(s) you would like to receive. A copy will be mailed to you.
Caregiver Support
Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter (800-272-3900)
Offers a 24-hour telephone support line for caregivers, family education and outreach programs, financial and legal planning information and support groups.
INConnect Alliance (800-445-8106)
State program supports families caring for loved ones 60 years of age and older; older relatives (not parents) age 55 and older caring for a child; or older relatives (including parents) age 55 and older caring for an individual with a disability between the ages of 18 and 59.
Finances
Brightpoint (800-589-3506)
Helps communities, families and individuals prevent and address poverty.
Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network (877-438-4673)
Assists Indiana homeowners who struggle with — or who are at risk of — mortgage delinquency and foreclosure.
Indiana Secretary of State— Indiana MoneyWise (800-223-8791)
Financial education program to increase financial literacy and money management skills, as well as help residents spot and avoid investment schemes and fraudsters.
Social Security Administration (800-772-1213)
Pays benefits to retirees, children, widows and widowers. Apply online for retirement, disability and Medicare benefits, replacement card and more.
Legal
Indiana Legal Services Inc. (844-243-8570)
Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout the state.
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic (877-236-0730)
Provides legal representation and legal education for low-income residents. Services include, but are not limited to, assisting individuals with wills and estate planning needs, helping homeless veterans and addressing tax issues.
Health
Dementia Friends Indiana (317-254-5465)
Offers resources and information for residents with dementia and their loved ones.
Indiana Department of Health (800-382-9480)
Provides information on public health services and programs available to residents.
Housing and Care Facilities
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (800-872-0371)
Provides residents with safe, affordable, good-quality housing in economically stable communities; promotes and helps finance a broad range of housing solutions, from temporary shelters to homeownership.
Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (800-622-4484 | 317-232-7134)
Consumer protection advocacy services to residents of long-term care facilities consisting of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, specialty care facilities and boarding homes. Anyone can use an ombudsman to report a concern and get help resolving problems including residents, residents’ family and friends and long-term care facility employees.
Information and Services
Family and Social Services Administration (800-457-8283)
Connects residents with local health care and community resources such as aging services, family resources including the Supplemental Nutrition Food Assistance Program, job training, mental health and addiction, disability services and Medicaid/health plans.
Indiana Pathways for Aging (877-284-9294)
FSSA’s new program for residents age 60 and over who receive Medicaid (or Medicaid and Medicare) benefits.
Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging (317-205-9201)
Advocates for programs and services available to older adults and people with disabilities, providing information about resources and service providers, assessing needs for service, making referrals to case managers and adjusting services to meet changing needs.
End of Life
Indiana Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (866-254-1910)
Provides information about hospice and palliative care resources, including a Find a Hospice/Palliative Care tool.
