Counseling Resources in Central Indiana
Counseling and Support Groups
Breaking Free (a program of Families First) 317 634-6341
Legacy House (East side of Indianapolis) 317 554-5272
Christian Theological Seminary 317 924-5205
Prevail (Hamilton County) 317 773-6942
Beacon of Hope Center for Women (West Side, also has a pet fostering program) 317 731-6140
Private Counselors who use EMDR
Dina Varano, LMHC (Anxiety/Trama, Chronic Illness) 317-472-4296
Barbara Ackerman, PhD (Psychological Testing, Psychotherapy, Intrapersonal and Relationship Skills) 317-242-8900
Linda Lou G. Ames, LCSW (Addictions, Depression) 317-465-9833
Adriano Zachariadhes (Trauma, Depression, PTSD, LGBTQ+) 317-730-4433
Family Support
Safe Families for Children (provides support for families in crisis) 317 519-3839
Neighborhood Alliance for Child Safety North 317 334-0057
Neighborhood Alliance for Child Safety South 317 686-0161
Neighborhood Alliance for Child Safety (East) 317 924-5952
Neighborhood Alliance for Child Safety (Far East) 317 924-6203
Neighborhood Alliance for Child Safety (West) 317 334-0057
(The Neighborhood Alliance for Child Safety is a branch of the Children’s Bureau. They provide an in-home visitation program with a case manager who assists families in meeting their needs and developing family centered goals. They can assist with getting needed items including children’s furniture and with the Child Care Vouchers)