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Hotline
866-593-9999 866-593-9999 (24⁄7)Hotline hours of operation
Sunday 24 hours Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours -
Toll Free
866-593-9999 866-593-9999 -
Business
765-643-0218 765-643-0218 -
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Sign language , moreWe utilize a language line to provide translation services for any language. -
Last Updated
Jan 17, 2025
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
765-643-0291 -
Email
alternatives@alternativesdv.org -
Hours of operation
24⁄7
Services
Emergency Services (10)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (15)
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court/legal assistance by attorney
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Expert testimony
- Child custody services
- Legal resource planning
- Legal clinics
- Legal representation
- In-shelter financial aid
- Immigration services
- Financial empowerment training
Counseling Services (2)
- Peer support groups
- Sexual violence support groups
Housing Services (4)
- Transitional individual housing
- Transitional family housing
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services (7)
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Parenting skills training
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
Children's Services (9)
- Child care during support groups
- Child abuse services
- After school programs
- Educational programs
- Teen activity program
- Child development
- Tutoring services
- School liaison
- Safety planning for children
Community Educational Services (2)
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker's bureau
Populations Served
Demographics (6)
- Women
- Men
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (10)
- Deaf
- Developmentally disabled
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Military
- Rural
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
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Counties Served
Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Madison, Marion, Tipton counties in Central Indiana.
About Alternatives Incorporated of Madison County
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Website
www.alternativesdv.org -
Established
1978-11-19 -
Beds
28 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
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Wheelchair Accessible
Yes -
Pet Shelter
Onsite
Description
Alternatives Incorporated is a domestic and sexual violence service provider. Our mission: Alternatives Inc. strives to eradicate domestic and sexual violence through education, prevention, and intervention in Central Indiana.
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State Coalition Member
Yes
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Donate
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Certifications and Accreditations
United Way of Central Indiana
