Indiana 211
Food, housing, utilities, health care, transportation, and nearby referrals.
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Immediate dangerCall 911Police, fire, or medical emergencyMental-health or suicide crisisCall or text 988Free, confidential crisis supportFood, shelter, utilities, transportationCall 211Indiana community-resource navigationDomestic violence supportCall 800-799-7233Use a safer device if yours may be monitored
This website does not monitor emergencies or dispatch help. If a link or organization is unavailable, call 211 for another current referral.VERIFIED STARTING POINTS
Find help close to home.
Services, hours, eligibility, and capacity can change. Call or open the organization’s current page before traveling.Indiana 211 online
Search the statewide resource database by location and need.
Search official resources ↗La Porte County Public Library
A broad local directory covering food, housing, health, legal, youth, jobs, and government resources.
Open the library directory ↗Center Township assistance
Food pantry and possible rent, utility, clothing, or emergency assistance for eligible Center Township residents.
Check requirements and hours ↗The Pax Center
La Porte County food pantry, community meals, and volunteer opportunities.
Verify current services ↗Nest Community Shelter
Shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness in La Porte County.
Contact Nest ↗County Sheriff resource page
Official county links for domestic violence, addiction, child safety, victim support, and other community needs.
Open county resources ↗La Porte County Health Department
Public health, nursing, preparedness, environmental health, and official county contact information.
Open health resources ↗SEVERE-WEATHER NEIGHBOR CHECK
Prepare before the warning.
A voluntary household plan for older adults, disabled neighbors, people without transportation, and anyone who may become isolated.- Ask firstGet permission and learn the person’s preferred contact method.
- Verify alertsUse Wireless Emergency Alerts, NOAA Weather Radio, and official NWS information.
- Plan practical helpDiscuss transportation, medication refrigeration, mobility, pets, charging, and shelter access.
- Protect dignityNever publish a person’s address, disability, phone number, or private need.
- Stay within your limitsDo not enter floodwater, approach power lines, or replace trained emergency responders.
NEEDS, SERVICE & GOOD NEWS
Turn concern into verified action.
Specific needs from verified organizations
No open listing has been verified yet. Organizations may submit food, clothing, volunteer, cleanup, shelter, or transportation needs.
Submit an organizational need →Public opportunities to help
Submit food distributions, blood drives, recovery meetings, cleanup projects, church outreach, and nonprofit volunteer opportunities.
Submit a service event →Recognize service without exploiting it
Nominate a neighbor, volunteer, ministry, nonprofit, or business helping others. Obtain permission before sharing names or photographs.
Send a documented good-news tip →Prayer and pastoral support
Use the contact page only to request a connection or share a public faith resource. Do not send medical records, abuse details, children’s information, or anything requiring emergency response.
Request a safe follow-up →COMMUNITY LISTENING
What burden is La Porte overlooking?
Send documents, firsthand observations, and specific questions. The Daily Scoop can investigate patterns without publishing private-person accusations or unverified claims.Tell the newsroom what needs attention →PUBLIC-PROMISE TRACKER
Follow the promise, not the press release.
No active commitment is listed yet.
Readers may submit a public agenda, budget, contract, meeting recording, or official announcement involving roads, housing, schools, accessibility, recovery, or public services. A tracker will be added only when the promise, responsible body, deadline, and source can be documented.
Submit a public record for review →OUR NO-STRINGS-ATTACHED PROMISE