RESOURCES
Call 911 for any situation that poses an immediate threat to life, property, or the environment, or requires immediate assistance from police, fire, or medical services. This includes life-threatening medical emergencies, fires, and crimes in progress. If you are unsure if a situation constitutes an emergency, it’s best to err on the side of caution and call 911.
Call or text 988 for mental health crisis. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide and seeking emotional support, there are crisis lines available via phone, chat, or text.
Call (219) 736-7200 for Regional Health Systems Crisis C.A.R.E. Unit 24/7 on-site support for individuals experiencing a behavioral health or substance use crisis, with walk-in access and a dedicated drop-off location for emergency responders. Immediate, compassionate care is always available—day or night. Walk-in 8555 Taft St., Merrillville, IN 46410
Dial (219) 806-3472 A place to call during a mental health or substance use crisis, the Rapid Access Center provides fast, compassionate care for adults and youth — including access to a mobile crisis team that can respond in the community — helping stabilize the situation, avoid long ER waits, and connect people to the support and services they need, regardless of ability to pay.
Visit at 4747 W 24th Ave., Gary, IN 46406
Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
Dial 1-800-800-5556 – If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the hotline today. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. You can report abuse and neglect anonymously.
