More About Northwest Indiana Homeless Shelters
Homelessness is a growing concern across the United States, and many individuals and families in Northwest Indiana may find themselves in need of support at some point. Thankfully, there are many local shelters and organizations dedicated to helping people find safety, stability, and the resources they need during difficult times.
These resources serve a wide range of individuals, including disabled veterans seeking housing, women and children fleeing domestic violence, individuals recovering from addiction, and survivors of sexual assault working to rebuild their lives.
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or needs help finding shelter, please explore the Northwest Indiana shelters and resources listed below. We have gathered these organizations in one place to make it easier to find the help that best fits your situation.
Please be sure to review each resource carefully for instructions on how to access services, as requirements and availability may vary.
If you are in immediate danger or need emergency help, please call 911 or contact the National Homeless Hotline at 1-800-569-4287.
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JASPER COUNTY
North Central Indiana Rural Crisis Center & Shelter
428 N Cullen Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Emergency Hotline: 800-933-0374 (24/7)
Business: 219-866-8281
Eligibility: Jasper, Newton, and Pulaski County residents
Provides temporary shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children.
Services include emergency shelter, advocacy, support groups, prevention programs, legal referrals, and child advocacy.
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LAKE COUNTY
St. Jude House Domestic Violence Shelter and Prevention Center
12490 Marshall Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
24-Hour Hotline: 800-254-1286
Office: 219-662-7066
Offers residential shelter, crisis intervention, and support services for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
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Brothers’ Keeper
2120 Broadway, Gary, IN 46407
219-882-4459
Intake Hours: Mon–Fri, 11am–3pm
Eligibility: Men ages 18–65
Provides temporary housing for homeless men and military veterans. Additional services include a food pantry, soup kitchen, warming/cooling center, and community garden.
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Missionaries of Charity Shelter
509 W Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408
219-884-2140
Intake Hours: Daily, 8am–3pm
Eligibility: Women with or without children (boys age 5 or younger)
Refuge House Gary
1344 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402
219-883-1110
Homeless shelter for men operated by Open Door Church of God.
Calumet Township Multi-Purpose Center Emergency Shelter
1900 W 41st Avenue, Gary, IN 46408
219-880-4900
Emergency shelter for women and children open 24/7.
Provides sleeping quarters, kitchen, laundry facilities, and operates as a heating and cooling center.
Rainbow Ark Shelter – Gary Commission for Women
455 Massachusetts St, Gary, IN 46402
219-886-1600
21–45 day program providing shelter and services for women and their children affected by homelessness, domestic violence, or sexual assault. Emergency respite may be available for men affected by domestic violence.
NWI Veteran’s Village
839 Massachusetts Avenue, Gary, IN 46402
219-951-0460
Permanent supportive apartment housing for homeless and disabled veterans in Northwest Indiana.
Serenity House of Gary – Halfway House
5157 Harrison Street, Gary, IN 46408
219-980-1955
Recovery housing for individuals overcoming addiction. Provides AA meetings, life-skills training, and support.
Haven House Domestic Violence Shelter
840 Ames Street, Hammond, IN 46320
24-Hour Hotline: 219-931-2090
Provides confidential emergency shelter and support services for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
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Better Roads Recovery Home
(formerly Rescue Mission Men's Shelter)
519 State Street, Hammond, IN 46320
219-228-2860
Six-month residential recovery program offering counseling, mentoring, and life-skills training for individuals recovering from addiction.
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LA PORTE COUNTY
Sand Castle Shelter
1005 W 8th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
219-879-2552
Intake Hours: Mon–Fri, 5pm–8pm
Provides temporary shelter for LaPorte County families experiencing homelessness, primarily single mothers with children but may include couples or fathers with children. Drug and alcohol free environment.
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Grace Learning Center
1007 W 8th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
219-879-6788
Short-term shelter for homeless families that assists with securing permanent housing and developing skills for maintaining stable housing.
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Nest Community Shelter – Men’s Shelter
1001 W 8th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
219-276-7582
Intake Hours: Daily, 5:30–8pm
Eligibility: Men 18+, no children, must not be intoxicated.
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Nest Community Shelter – Women’s Shelter
1001 W 8th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
219-276-7582
Intake Hours: Daily, 5:30–8pm
Eligibility: Women 18+, with or without children, must not be intoxicated.
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Stepping Stone Shelter
Michigan City, IN
888-879-4675
Provides temporary shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including transitional housing and counseling.
Dunes House
211 E 6th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
219-879-1956
Halfway house for men recovering from addiction. Ten beds available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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PORTER COUNTY
Daybreak Shelter
500 Don Hovey Drive, Valparaiso, IN
219-510-1800
Intake Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
Eligibility: Men 18+, background check required. No violent offense within 3 years, no active warrants, and no registered sex offenses.
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Gabriel’s Horn Homeless Shelter
792 McCool Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
219-364-8018
Provides shelter for homeless women and women with children in Porter County for up to six months. Township trustee referral required.
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Housing Opportunities / CoAction Housing Services
2001 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-548-2800
Offers temporary housing programs, transitional housing, and permanent housing assistance for homeless families.
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New Creation Men's Center
2102 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-548-3548
Shelter for single men experiencing homelessness who have ties to Porter County. Drug and alcohol screening and background check required.
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Respite House (Recovery Housing for Men)
1408 Chicago St & 305 Union St
Valparaiso, IN
219-548-1300
Recovery housing for individuals seeking sobriety. Minimum rent $150 per week.
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The Caring Place
607 Bullseye Lake Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
24-Hour Crisis Line: 219-464-2128
Toll Free: 800-933-0466
Office: 219-464-0840
Provides shelter, advocacy, and support services for individuals experiencing domestic violence across Northwest Indiana.
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Crisis Centers & Hotlines
Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center
2645 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322
Hotline (Call or Text): 219-218-2552
Office: 219-961-4357
Provides advocacy and support for sexual assault survivors in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties.
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If you or someone you know needs help, reaching out to one of these organizations can be the first step toward safety, stability, and support.
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𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:
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These resources serve a wide range of individuals, including disabled veterans seeking housing, women and children fleeing domestic violence, individuals recovering from addiction, and survivors of sexual assault working to rebuild their lives.
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or needs help finding shelter, please explore the Northwest Indiana shelters and resources listed below. We have gathered these organizations in one place to make it easier to find the help that best fits your situation.
Please be sure to review each resource carefully for instructions on how to access services, as requirements and availability may vary.
If you are in immediate danger or need emergency help, please call 911 or contact the National Homeless Hotline at 1-800-569-4287.
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JASPER COUNTY
North Central Indiana Rural Crisis Center & Shelter
428 N Cullen Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978
Emergency Hotline: 800-933-0374 (24/7)
Business: 219-866-8281
Eligibility: Jasper, Newton, and Pulaski County residents
Provides temporary shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children.
Services include emergency shelter, advocacy, support groups, prevention programs, legal referrals, and child advocacy.
Click for Details
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LAKE COUNTY
St. Jude House Domestic Violence Shelter and Prevention Center
12490 Marshall Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
24-Hour Hotline: 800-254-1286
Office: 219-662-7066
Offers residential shelter, crisis intervention, and support services for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Click for Details
Brothers’ Keeper
2120 Broadway, Gary, IN 46407
219-882-4459
Intake Hours: Mon–Fri, 11am–3pm
Eligibility: Men ages 18–65
Provides temporary housing for homeless men and military veterans. Additional services include a food pantry, soup kitchen, warming/cooling center, and community garden.
Click for Details
Missionaries of Charity Shelter
509 W Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408
219-884-2140
Intake Hours: Daily, 8am–3pm
Eligibility: Women with or without children (boys age 5 or younger)
Refuge House Gary
1344 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402
219-883-1110
Homeless shelter for men operated by Open Door Church of God.
Calumet Township Multi-Purpose Center Emergency Shelter
1900 W 41st Avenue, Gary, IN 46408
219-880-4900
Emergency shelter for women and children open 24/7.
Provides sleeping quarters, kitchen, laundry facilities, and operates as a heating and cooling center.
Rainbow Ark Shelter – Gary Commission for Women
455 Massachusetts St, Gary, IN 46402
219-886-1600
21–45 day program providing shelter and services for women and their children affected by homelessness, domestic violence, or sexual assault. Emergency respite may be available for men affected by domestic violence.
NWI Veteran’s Village
839 Massachusetts Avenue, Gary, IN 46402
219-951-0460
Permanent supportive apartment housing for homeless and disabled veterans in Northwest Indiana.
Serenity House of Gary – Halfway House
5157 Harrison Street, Gary, IN 46408
219-980-1955
Recovery housing for individuals overcoming addiction. Provides AA meetings, life-skills training, and support.
Haven House Domestic Violence Shelter
840 Ames Street, Hammond, IN 46320
24-Hour Hotline: 219-931-2090
Provides confidential emergency shelter and support services for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Click for Details
Better Roads Recovery Home
(formerly Rescue Mission Men's Shelter)
519 State Street, Hammond, IN 46320
219-228-2860
Six-month residential recovery program offering counseling, mentoring, and life-skills training for individuals recovering from addiction.
Click for Details
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LA PORTE COUNTY
Sand Castle Shelter
1005 W 8th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
219-879-2552
Intake Hours: Mon–Fri, 5pm–8pm
Provides temporary shelter for LaPorte County families experiencing homelessness, primarily single mothers with children but may include couples or fathers with children. Drug and alcohol free environment.
Click for Details
Grace Learning Center
1007 W 8th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
219-879-6788
Short-term shelter for homeless families that assists with securing permanent housing and developing skills for maintaining stable housing.
Click for Details
Nest Community Shelter – Men’s Shelter
1001 W 8th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
219-276-7582
Intake Hours: Daily, 5:30–8pm
Eligibility: Men 18+, no children, must not be intoxicated.
Click for Details
Nest Community Shelter – Women’s Shelter
1001 W 8th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
219-276-7582
Intake Hours: Daily, 5:30–8pm
Eligibility: Women 18+, with or without children, must not be intoxicated.
Click for Details
Stepping Stone Shelter
Michigan City, IN
888-879-4675
Provides temporary shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including transitional housing and counseling.
Dunes House
211 E 6th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
219-879-1956
Halfway house for men recovering from addiction. Ten beds available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click for Details
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PORTER COUNTY
Daybreak Shelter
500 Don Hovey Drive, Valparaiso, IN
219-510-1800
Intake Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
Eligibility: Men 18+, background check required. No violent offense within 3 years, no active warrants, and no registered sex offenses.
Click for Details
Gabriel’s Horn Homeless Shelter
792 McCool Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
219-364-8018
Provides shelter for homeless women and women with children in Porter County for up to six months. Township trustee referral required.
Click for Details
Housing Opportunities / CoAction Housing Services
2001 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-548-2800
Offers temporary housing programs, transitional housing, and permanent housing assistance for homeless families.
Click for Details
New Creation Men's Center
2102 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-548-3548
Shelter for single men experiencing homelessness who have ties to Porter County. Drug and alcohol screening and background check required.
Click for Details
Respite House (Recovery Housing for Men)
1408 Chicago St & 305 Union St
Valparaiso, IN
219-548-1300
Recovery housing for individuals seeking sobriety. Minimum rent $150 per week.
Click for Details
The Caring Place
607 Bullseye Lake Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
24-Hour Crisis Line: 219-464-2128
Toll Free: 800-933-0466
Office: 219-464-0840
Provides shelter, advocacy, and support services for individuals experiencing domestic violence across Northwest Indiana.
Click for Details
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Crisis Centers & Hotlines
Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center
2645 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322
Hotline (Call or Text): 219-218-2552
Office: 219-961-4357
Provides advocacy and support for sexual assault survivors in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties.
Click for Details
If you or someone you know needs help, reaching out to one of these organizations can be the first step toward safety, stability, and support.
_______________________________
𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:
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