Links & Resources

Abuse and Neglect Resources

Indiana Adult Protective Services
Call 1-800-992-6978 to report an adult being abused, neglected, or exploited.

Indiana Department of Child Services
Call 1-800-800-5556 if you suspect child abuse or neglect is occurring.

Prevent Child Abuse Indiana
Promoting local efforts to encourage primary prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Addiction Resources

Indiana Prevention Resource Center
The Indiana Prevention Resource Center strengthens prevention efforts through education, resources, and research.

Indiana Problem Gambling Awareness Program
Provides resources and information to raise the awareness of problem gambling in Indiana and to support the treatment and prevention efforts of the state.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Social Work Curriculum on Alcohol Use Disorders.

Overdose Lifeline, Inc
The nonprofits' programs and initiatives focus on impacting the opioid (pain pill and heroin) epidemic through education, harm reduction, prevention, and support.

Child & Family Resources

Administration for Children & Families
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.

Bullying in Schools
Free prevention courses online on school-based bullying for professionals from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

The Lumina Foundation
Helping students enroll in and graduate from college.

Healthcare Resources

Medline Plus
This is a database of over 10,000 links to directories to help you find local health professionals, services, and facilities.

Needy Meds
Information about patient assistance programs which provide no cost prescription medications to eligible participants.

National Health Law Program
Information about access to health care and legal rights of low-income and underserved people.

International Resources

International Federation of Social Workers
Information on achieving social justice through social work solidarity.

LGBTQIA2S+ Resources

Advocates for Youth
Provides information about sexual education, awareness, and safety for youth.

GenderNexus
Provides resources and information for transgender and gender diverse people.

Indiana Youth Group (IYG)
IYG creates safe spaces, provides wellness programming, and educates LGBTQ youth and the community.

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Provides information about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) grassroots campaigns, community organizing, and political activism.

Other Helpful Resources

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2-1-1 is a free and confidential telephone assistance service to help those in need get information about food, housing, health care, employment, clothing, education, shelter, legal aid, and much more. Simply dial 2-1-1. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Indiana Association of Mediators
The statewide association of professionals serving the mediation needs of Hoosiers.

Social Work Resources

Accredited Social Work Programs in Indiana
A list of currently accredited BSW and MSW programs in Indiana.

The Association of Social Work Boards
Information about licensure and licensing exams for social workers.

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Provides information regarding the Indiana Licensing Board for social workers.

Loan Forgiveness Information
Information regarding loan forgiveness for social workers.

NASW (National Association of Social Workers)
The official national site for the NASW; read publications, become a member, and keep current on news and events.

School Social Work Association of America
Information about school social work.