Emergency / Crisis Services

Feb 14

Written By Christie Browning

Emergency (Fire, Police, or Ambulance)
911
Non-Emergency/United Way 211
211
Provides information on human services, not-for-profits such as food pantries, clothing, housing, clinics, counseling, financial assistance programs and education.
Adult Protective Services (APS)
800-992-6978
911 after 4:30 pm for emergency
Reporting of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and exploitation of seniors.
American Red Cross of N.E. Indiana
1212 E. California Rd., FW 46825
260-484-9336 / 800-733-2767
Assistance with basic human needs for victims of disasters. Services to Armed Forces Veterans (Active and Retired).
Center for Non Violence
235 W. Creighton, FW 46807
260-456-4112
Charis House
5920 Decatur Rd., FW 46816
260-426-8123
Transitional housing programs for women and children.
Community Harvest Regional Food Bank
999 E. Tillman Rd., FW 46816
260-447-3696
Once a year food for emergency situations is provided through Crisis Assistance, a walk-in program that provides a substantial supply of shelf-stable food, fresh produce, bakery items and dairy products.(Perishable foods are based on availability).
Fort Wayne Rescue Mission
404 E. Washington Blvd., FW 46802
260-426-7357
Shelter for homeless men. Open 24 hours.
Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center
1420 Kerrway Ct., FW 46805
260-423-2222
First response medical examination for sexually assaulted men, women and children.
Indiana Utility and Heating Bill Assistance Programs
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com
Just Neighbors
2925 E. State Blvd., FW 46805
260-458-9772
Emergency shelter for homeless families.

Law Enforcement Offices - Non Emergency

Allen County Prosecuting Attorney
260-449-7641
Allen County Sheriff’s Department
260-449-7535
FW Police Department Desk Sergeant
260-427-1222
Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers
260-436-7867
Indiana State Police FW District
260-432-8661
Monroeville Police Department
260-623-6370
New Haven Police Department
260-748-7080
Roanoke Police Department
260-672-3202
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
Immediate information provided on poison ingestion or spills.
The Salvation Army
901 N. Clinton St., FW 46805
260-744-2311
Thrift store items for victims of disasters; food and utility bill assistance.
Transitional Shelter
2827 Holton Ave., FW 46806
260-456-4172
Office open M - F from 9 am - 5 pm
YWCA
1313 W. Washington Ctr. Rd., FW 46825
260-424-4908
Empowering individuals, supporting families and uniting communities to improve the quality of life through domestic violence services, addiction recovery, sexual assault, education and community engagement.

Domestic Violence Crisis Line, Sexual Crisis Line, Shelter for Women Victims of Violence
800-441-4073

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