Community and Mental Health Resources
'What's the bravest thing you've ever said?' asked the boy.
'Help,' said the horse.
'Asking for help isn't giving up,' said the horse. 'It's refusing to give up.'
- From Charlie Mackesy's The Boy, the Mole, and the Fox and the Horse
Local Mental Health Counseling & Community Support
Although this list is not exhaustive, there are several listings for mental health and community resources. For immediate attention due to suicide risk, visit the emergency room of Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center.
Center for Psychological Services- 481-9988
Creative Thoughts Counseling Center 848-2213
Dubois County Resources
Ireland Home Based Services 1-877-403-0380
Lifesprings Health Systems 482-3020
Memorial Counseling Center 996-5780
Piece by Piece Counseling Center 727-4724
Playful Healing & Counseling 848-2559
Child Safety
Here are some helpful links to learn more about child abuse prevention and online safety.
department of child services abuse & Neglect hotline
1-800-800-5556
childhelp national hotline
1-800-422-4453
national center for missing & exploited children cyber tipline:
1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678)
national human trafficking hotline
1-888-373-7888 Text "Help" to 233733
Healthy Dating & Relationships
Learn more about the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships. Seek help if you believe that you may be in an unhealthy relationship.
crisis connection
482-1555
love is respect
1-866-331-9474 Text "Loveis" to 22522
Crisis Hotlines & Online Support
These resources provide free, online crisis support.
