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Suicide Prevention Toolkit

If you're feeling sad, hopeless or like life is too hard — this space is here for you. No matter your age, background, or what you are going through, you matter. And there is help.

Why You're Here:

  • To remember that you are not alone
  • To find support and hope
  • To learn that things can get better

What You Can Do:

  • Talk to someone you trust — a friend, family member, teacher or counselor
  • Call or text a crisis line — there are people who care and want to help
  • Keep reading to discover ways to feel safer and stronger

Here are key suicide prevention and mental health resources available in Indiana, including hotlines, local services and support for specific communities:

Emergency & Crisis Lines

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors.
  • FSSA: DMHA: 988 Indiana
  • Crisis Text Line: Text IN to 741741 for 24/7 emotional support.
  • Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Call 800-273-8255, then press 1; or text 838255.
  • Support for Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Call 800-799-4889 via TTY.

Local Crisis Centers & Mobile Teams

A Mobile Crisis Unit is a team of trained professionals—like counselors, social workers or nurses—who come to help people when they are having a mental health emergency.

Instead of going to the hospital or waiting for an appointment, this team travels to wherever the person is—at home, school, work or in the community. They listen, offer support and help figure out what kind of care is needed.

Think of them like emotional first responders. When someone is feeling overwhelmed, scared, or unsafe, the Mobile Crisis Unit shows up to help calm the situation and connect the person with the right resources.

These community mental health centers provide mobile crisis services that respond in person to help individuals experiencing a mental health emergency.

  • Aspire Indiana Health
    Serving Central Indiana with behavioral health, primary care and crisis response.
    24/7 Crisis Line: 800-560-4038 or 317-574-1252
    Aspire Crisis Services Info
  • Bowen Center
    Offers mental health and addiction services across Northeast Indiana.
    24/7 Crisis Line: 800-342-5653
    Bowen Health Contact Page
  • Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health
    Specializes in addiction treatment and mental health services in the Indianapolis area.
    24/7 Crisis Line: 317-621-5700 (Option #1)
    Substance Use Treatment: 800-225-4673
    Community Health Network Behavioral Health
  • Edgewater Health
    Provides integrated care in Northwest Indiana, including crisis support.
    Crisis Line: 219-806-3472
    Main Line: 844-433-4392
    Edgewater Contact Page
  • Family Health Center of Southern Indiana
    Delivers behavioral health and crisis services in the southern region.
    24/7 Crisis Line: 833-644-3575
    Crisis Line Info
  • Hamilton Center, Inc.
    Serving West Central Indiana with mental health and crisis intervention.
    24/7 Crisis Line: 800-742-0787
    Hamilton Center Crisis Services
  • Lifespring Health Systems
    Offers comprehensive behavioral health services in Southern Indiana.
    24/7 Crisis Line: 833-SAFE988 (833-723-3988)
    Lifespring Crisis Services
  • Northeastern Center
    Provides mental health care and crisis response in Northeast Indiana.
    24/7 Emergency Solutions Line: 800-790-0118
    Northeastern Center Emergency Services
  • Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
    Serving Elkhart and St. Joseph counties with mental health and addiction services.
    24/7 Crisis Line: 574-533-1234 (Option 1)
    Oaklawn Crisis Services
  • Park Center
    Offers behavioral health services and crisis care in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas.
    Help Line: 260-471-9440 or 800-284-8439 (24/7)
    Parkview Behavioral Health HelpLine
  • Porter-Starke Services
    Provides mental health and addiction services in Northwest Indiana.
    24/7 Crisis Line: 219-476-4523
    Crisis Center Location: 2301 Cumberland Drive, Valparaiso, IN
    Porter-Starke Crisis Services
  • Radiant Health
    Serving the Evansville area with behavioral health and crisis support.
    Crisis Line: Call 988 or 765-662-3971
    Radiant Health Rapid Response Info
  • Valley Oaks Health
    Offers mental health services and mobile crisis response in North Central Indiana.
    Crisis Line: 866-6VALLEY (866-682-5539)
    Crisis Response Center: 2323 Ferry Street, Lafayette, IN
    Valley Oaks Crisis Services

Helpful Apps

  • MyStrength - The myStrength program is free to members and covered dependents ages 13 years and older with coverage through the MDwise plan.

    MyStrength is a flexible and comprehensive digital program with proven tools and dedicated support for stress, depression, sleep and more—all tailored to your unique needs.

  • Virtual Hope Box – is a mobile app designed for patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The app contains simple tools to help users with coping, relaxation, distraction and positive thinking using personalized audio, video, pictures, games, mindfulness exercises, activity planning, inspirational quotes and coping statements.
  • Got Your Back – a new digital platform for suicide awareness, prevention and education. There are custom tools built for the user to help cope with anxiety and depression.

Indiana Resources Suicide Prevention

  • Indiana Suicide Prevention - offering support, education and crisis services
  • Indiana Community Resources - Connect with trained crisis specialists 24/7/365 who offer a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide, a substance-use crisis or any mental health-related crisis.
  • Indiana Suicide Prevention Network - is a statewide coalition working to:
    • Advance suicide prevention through training, advocacy and public awareness
    • Support communities with resources for prevention, intervention and postvention
    • Collaborate with public and private partners to reduce suicide in Indiana
  • The Hub – helps Hoosiers:
  • Youth Helpline - is a free, confidential support line where teens can talk to other trained teen volunteers. It’s a safe space to talk about anything — big or small. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or just need someone to listen.
    • Website: theyouthline.org
    • Call: 877-968-8491
    • Text: teen2teen to 839863
    • Chat: available on their website
    • Hours:
      • Teen Volunteers – 7pm-1am EST; (4pm-10pm PST)
      • Adults: available 24/7
  • Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide is an Indiana-based nonprofit works to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent abuse and suicide. They offer:
    • School and community programs
    • Evidence-based education
    • Resources for youth, parents and educators

MDwise care management program

The MDwise Care Management team is here to help you stay healthy. They work with you, your doctors, your family, and caregivers to make a care plan that fits your needs. This plan can change as your health needs change.

The team can help you with your physical and mental health. They will help you set goals and learn how to take care of yourself. They want you to feel confident and make good choices for your health. Over time, they will help you become more independent and better at managing your own care.

Care management team members with assists you with:

  • Understanding your condition.
  • Understanding your medications.
  • Getting supplies and equipment you need.
  • Finding care from special doctors.
  • Finding additional resources to help manage your condition.
  • Scheduling appointments.
  • Talking to your doctors about your condition.

You, your provider, family members or caregivers can all request care management by completing an online referral form or by calling customer service. The online referral form is located at MDwise.org/cmdm-referral and MDwise customer service can be reached at 1-800-356-1204.

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