Domestic Violence

Ashley's House
East Chicago

Shelter for women.
Brother’s Keepers, Inc.
2120 Broadway, Gary, IN 46407
Mary Edwards, Executive Director
(219) 882-4459

Homeless shelter for men.
B–WARE Resource & Referral Center
6043 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320
Dr. M. Shackelford, President
(219) 931-1116

Better Way Addiction Recovery Education provides prevention, intervention and treatment through a 90-day intensive, comprehensive program. Program empowers communities with knowledge, information and educational opportunities. Provides interim housing to the homeless. Training includes basic life skills, job readiness, computer skills and repair, entrepreneurship, job skills, budgeting & finance classes, mental health services, health and nutrition training as well as substance abuse counseling. The Center also provides ESL, GED preparation, literacy, parenting classes, tutoring and community service referrals.
Capes House Inc.
662 Sibley Street, Hammond, IN 46320
Frank Lennon, Executive Director
(219) 931-8223

Emergency Shelter from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for families with children.
Haven House Inc.
Lisa Wien, Executive Director
(219) 931-2090

Provides 24-hour crisis line as well as residential/support services for victims of family violence. Promotes public awareness.
Living Water Missionary Baptist Church
511 jefferson Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 937-4346

Helps clients in need of food and clothing. Assists with form completion. Offers limited transportation service. Other services include domestic violence prevention, parenting classes, and standardized test prep for classes the GED, ACT, and SAT.
The Warming Shelter of the Calumet Area
(219) 853-1877
527 State Street, Hammond, IN 46320

Provides shelter and evening meals for the homeless.