Resources

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Indiana Legal Services: (317) 631-9410
Good with emergecy cases, call as soon as possible.

An applicant must not have $8,000 or more in a bank account. (Must meet poverty guidelines)
The equity in the applicant's home will not make the applicant ineligible, but if the applicant owns another piece of real estate that might make the applicant ineligible.
ILS does not handle criminal cases or cases involving juvenile delinquency, cases establishing paternity of a child or seeking child support, or cases that generate fee (unless no other attorney will take the case).

Notre Dame Eviction Clinic: (574) 631-7795
Good with emergency cases, call as soon as possible .

Represents low-income clients in litigation with a focus on eviction defense and related matters.
Third-year law students, under supervision of an attorney, work cases for free

Lawyer Referral Program: (574) 235-9657

Pay $25 for 30 minutes. Get matched with an attorney in a specific area of law for legal advice
Can assist in pro bono work rejected from other agencies

Volunteer Lawyer Network: (574) 277-0075
NOT for emergencies.

Great with guardianship, custody, or adoption cases.

FAIR HOUSING

LEAD IN YOUR HOME

Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana: The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is a private, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission is to ensure equal housing opportunities by eliminating housing discrimination through advocacy, enforcement, education, and outreach. The FHCCI fights housing discrimination not only because it is unlawful, but also because it is a divisive force that perpetuates poverty, segregation, ignorance, fear, and hatred. The FHCCI offers four main programs to fight housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunity: Advocacy, Education, Inclusive Communities, and Public Policy.

Notre Dame Lead Innovation Team: Request a free lead screening kits if you suspect there may be lead in home.

FOOD & CLOTHING ASSISTANCE

Master Document of Food Pantry Resources: