Family Support Resource Center

If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, early reporting can save lives. Indiana law requires certain individuals to report suspected abuse.

• Call the Indiana Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline: 1-800-800-5556 (24/7, toll-free)

• Recognize the signs: Unexplained injuries, fearfulness around certain adults, sudden behavior changes

• How to report: You can remain anonymous. Learn how here: Indiana DCS Reporting Guide

No one deserves to feel unsafe in their own home. Domestic violence includes physical, emotional, verbal, or financial abuse.

• Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV): Offers legal advocacy, housing assistance, and 24/7 crisis support - Visit ICADV

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 - Visit thehotline.org

• Safety tip: Create a plan that includes emergency contacts, safe exits, and backup housing

Being a parent is rewarding—and hard. Whether you're raising a child on your own, co-parenting, or just need fresh tools, these resources can help:

• Parenting.com: Articles on routines, screen time, behavior, and more
  Visit parenting.com

• Boys Town Parenting Guides: Proven discipline strategies and relationship tools
  Visit boystown.org

• Kids Health for Parents: Easy-to-read health and development advice
  Visit kidshealth.org

• National Center for Fathering: Dads, mentors, and educators welcome
  Visit fathers.com

Not sure if you—or your child—might be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma? These self-assessments can help you decide what to do next:

General Screenings (PsychCentral):

• Anxiety Quiz

• Depression Quiz

• OCD Quiz

• Adult ADHD Screening

• Do I Need Therapy? Checklist

Personality & Emotional Awareness Tests:

• Self-Esteem Test

• Emotional IQ Test

Substance use impacts the entire family—but recovery is possible with support.

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Peer-based 12-step meetings for alcohol addiction
  Visit aa.org

• Narcotics Anonymous (NA): Support for drug addiction
  Visit na.org

• Local Resources: Ask Family Focus for referrals to outpatient or residential programs near you

• Crisis: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — the SAMHSA national helpline

Stress affects parenting, health, relationships, and your ability to function day-to-day. Learn how to manage it in healthy, lasting ways:

• Mind Tools: Step-by-step articles on time management, burnout, and relaxation
  Visit mindtools.com

• MedicineNet Stress Center: Medically reviewed guides to symptoms and coping
  Visit medicinenet.com/stress

Quick Tips:

• Practice deep breathing for 60 seconds

• Write down one thing you're grateful for each day

• Reach out to a trusted friend or support professional

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis, immediate support is available. Reaching out can save a life.

• Call or Text 988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Free, 24/7, confidential support for people in distress or those supporting someone in crisis.

• Chat Online: Visit 988lifeline.org/chat for live, confidential chat with trained crisis counselors.

• Know the Warning Signs: Talking about hopelessness, withdrawing from loved ones, or expressing thoughts of self-harm.

• How to Help: Listen without judgment, offer support, and connect the person to professional help immediately.

• Child in danger? Call 911 or Indiana Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-800-5556

• Domestic violence crisis? Call 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org

• Mental health emergency? Text “HOME” to 741741 for 24/7 crisis text line