A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Lebanon, Indiana.

A respectful place to begin—whether you are looking for support for yourself, worried about someone you love, or trying to respond to a safety, housing, care, or practical concern in Boone County.

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Start here - Fight the Blight

You can begin with a conversation, not a cleanout.

Fight the Blight is a nonprofit front door for hoarding-related support and virtual groups. Tell us what feels hardest; you do not have to agree to discard anything or have a complete plan before asking about a next step.

Start with a respectful conversation about hoarding concerns, virtual groups, and possible next steps. You can ask about one room, a safety concern, or support for a family member without agreeing to a whole-home cleanout.

Role: nonprofit hoarding-support conversation and virtual-group front door | geography: online; ask about current Boone County fit | cost/eligibility: first contact is free; funded programs have separate eligibility | emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or clinical treatment

For immediate danger

For immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or an urgent medical emergency, call 911. For emotional distress or a mental-health or substance-use crisis, call or text 988. Neither this guide nor peer support is emergency response.

First conversations

A few good places to start

You do not need to know the perfect service name before reaching out. These organizations can help you understand the landscape and identify a next step.

Role: private-pay peer support and practical hoarding-related assistance | geography: ask about Indiana service and travel fit | cost/eligibility: private pay; request current fees and written scope before booking | emergency limit: not therapy, clinical treatment, or emergency support

The Peer Tree

For support beyond grant-funded services, ask about peer support, sorting, organizing, family guidance, or other current options. Agree on cost, consent, task boundaries, and what will not be moved before work begins.

Role: digital peer-support pathway for people affected by hoarding and their supporters | geography: online | cost/eligibility: check current access and any pricing directly | emergency limit: not therapy, clinical treatment, or crisis response

Unburied

Use this digital peer-support space for connection, family guidance, and ongoing momentum. It does not assess an unsafe home, authorize disposal of another person's belongings, or replace local care.

Role: statewide community-resource navigation | geography: Indiana, including Boone County | cost/eligibility: free navigation; each referred program sets its own rules and costs | emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a guarantee of placement

Indiana 211

Ask about current food, housing, utility, health-care, transportation, and crisis-support options near your address. Tell the navigator what is urgent and ask whether an option is taking requests now.

Role: county-published directory of local services | geography: Boone County, Indiana | cost/eligibility: listings are informational; contact each organization for its current rules and fees | emergency limit: directory is not a live crisis service

Boone County Community Resource Guide

Use the county's guide to find local departments and community organizations, then verify current hours, intake, service area, and availability directly. The guide is a starting map, not a promise that a program is open.

Safety and stability

When the concern involves safety, housing, or crisis

These pathways serve different situations. Read the labels carefully before calling, especially when a response may involve crisis care, protective services, shelter, housing rules, legal advocacy, or emergency dispatch.

Role: immediate police, fire, and emergency medical response | geography: Lebanon and Boone County | cost/eligibility: for immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical need | emergency limit: emergency response only

Emergency services — 911

Call 911 when someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical or fire response. Do not wait for a peer group, housing application, or cleanup provider.

Role: immediate emotional-distress, mental-health, and substance-use crisis counseling | geography: nationwide, including Indiana | cost/eligibility: free call or text, 24/7 | emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical response

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for a trained crisis counselor. If there is immediate danger, a fire, or urgent medical need, call 911 instead.

Role: provider crisis support for behavioral-health and substance-use concerns | geography: Aspire service region; call to confirm fit from Boone County | cost/eligibility: ask about screening, coverage, and any charges | emergency limit: 24-hour line is not a substitute for 911 in immediate physical danger

Aspire Indiana Health — 24-hour crisis line

Aspire publishes a 24-hour crisis line at 1-800-560-4038 or 317-574-1252. Confirm that the line and response are appropriate for the current situation; use 911 for immediate danger.

Role: behavioral-health provider's 24-hour emergency crisis contact | geography: provider serves Boone County and surrounding central Indiana counties; confirm response fit | cost/eligibility: ask the provider about service and billing | emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical care

Cummins Behavioral Health — crisis line

Cummins publishes 24-hour emergency crisis contact (888) 714-1927, extension 1501. This is a provider pathway, not emergency dispatch; use 911 when immediate physical response is needed.

Role: hospital emergency evaluation and treatment | geography: 2605 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon, IN 46052 | cost/eligibility: emergency-department billing applies; ask the hospital or insurer about coverage | emergency limit: for urgent medical emergencies; call 911 if unsafe to travel or immediate response is needed

Witham Health Services Emergency Department

Witham lists emergency services at its Lebanon hospital. An emergency department is for urgent medical needs, not routine therapy or a housing/cleanup assessment.

Role: statewide domestic-violence hotline and connection to local advocates | geography: Indiana, including Boone County | cost/eligibility: hotline contact is available statewide; local programs set their own eligibility and costs | emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger; use a safe phone or contact method

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence — 24-hour hotline

The Indiana Judicial Branch directs people seeking an advocate or shelter to ICADV and lists its 24-hour hotline at 1-800-332-7385. Ask about current Boone County options and safe ways to connect; a call is not a guarantee of immediate shelter placement.

Role: receive and assess reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adults | geography: statewide | cost/eligibility: state hotline; statutory criteria apply to an APS investigation | emergency limit: report immediate emergencies directly to law enforcement at 911

Indiana Adult Protective Services

Indiana APS accepts reports online or through its statewide hotline. A capable adult may refuse services; APS is not a general clutter complaint or a forced-cleanout service.

Role: last-resort township assistance for certain basic needs | geography: apply through the trustee for the township where you live | cost/eligibility: screening, prior attempts to obtain help, documents, and allowable expenses apply | emergency limit: not immediate shelter placement or emergency utility restoration

Boone County Township Trustees

County-listed trustees may consider help with shelter or housing costs, utilities, food, clothing, medical needs, burial expenses, or school supplies. First confirm your township and call its trustee; assistance is last resort and not guaranteed.

Role: structured transitional housing with case management | geography: Lebanon; Boone County residents | cost/eligibility: requires proof of current county residence, crisis or poverty need, and willingness to work with a case manager; ask about other requirements | emergency limit: not a same-day shelter placement guarantee

The Caring Center — transitional house

The Caring Center publishes a transitional-housing program for eligible Boone County residents. Call to discuss the screening, safety, availability, and next step before relying on placement.

Role: locate current community housing, shelter, and utility resources | geography: Indiana, including Boone County | cost/eligibility: free navigation; referred services set their own screening and fees | emergency limit: not an emergency shelter bed or immediate dispatch

Indiana 211 — housing and shelter navigation

Call 211 and explain the location, timing, accessibility, and safety needs. Ask which providers are accepting requests now; a referral does not guarantee a placement.

Role: intake and referral to partner-agency or church resources | geography: Boone County residents | cost/eligibility: services depend on needs review and partner availability; Love INC says client help is free | emergency limit: not emergency dispatch, shelter placement, or crisis care

Love INC of Boone County — request helpline

The person who needs help should call the request helpline directly. Love INC may match needs such as household goods, food, clothing, or other partner resources; call to ask what is currently available.

Role: county environmental-health information and permitting, including on-site sewage systems | geography: Boone County; confirm jurisdiction for the property | cost/eligibility: permits and applications may have fees; verify requirements and current process | emergency limit: not a home-cleanout or emergency utility service

Boone County Health Department — environmental health

Contact environmental health about septic-system, well, and related public-health questions. Requirements depend on the site and proposal; this office is not a hoarding-specialty service.

People and practical help

Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support

These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Role: behavioral-health and medical-care provider | geography: 1600 W. Main Street, Lebanon, IN 46052 | cost/eligibility: ask about insurance, fees, age/program fit, and appointment availability | emergency limit: routine clinic care; crisis line and 911 are separate pathways

Aspire Indiana Health — Lebanon Health Center

Aspire lists a Lebanon center and same-day access hours for new behavioral-health patients. Call first to confirm the current hours, service requested, intake, coverage, and whether the site can meet the need.

Role: outpatient therapy, psychiatry, and recovery services | geography: provider says it serves Boone, Clinton, and Montgomery counties; ask about local location and telehealth fit | cost/eligibility: confirm insurance, fees, age, and psychiatry requirements | emergency limit: planned care; not crisis response

InWell — central Indiana behavioral health

InWell describes therapy for individuals, couples, and families, psychiatry, and recovery services. The provider says psychiatry is for clients actively engaged in therapy; call to confirm openings and service details.

Role: nonprofit community behavioral-health provider | geography: provider lists Boone County among counties served in central and west-central Indiana | cost/eligibility: ask about screening, payment options, local service location, and openings | emergency limit: use its crisis contact for crisis needs and 911 for immediate danger

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems

Cummins describes adult, youth/family, substance-use, and crisis services. Confirm which services are available in Boone County and their current intake and payment requirements.

Role: public-health education, prevention, vital records, and environmental-health navigation | geography: Boone County Office Building, Lebanon | cost/eligibility: service-specific; ask about fees, documents, and eligibility | emergency limit: not medical emergency response

Boone County Health Department

The county department covers public-health and environmental-health functions. Ask which office handles the specific concern; for a medical emergency call 911 or go to an emergency department.

Role: official information for finding local advocates and filing for a protection order | geography: Indiana; page lists advocate organizations serving Boone County | cost/eligibility: ask the local advocate about service eligibility and any costs | emergency limit: court information is not emergency shelter or crisis response; call 911 if in immediate danger

Indiana Judicial Branch — victim advocates and protection-order information

The state court page links to protection-order filing help and lists Boone County advocate organizations. Contact an advocate to discuss safety and current local services; the listing does not establish shelter availability.

Role: needs-based nonprofit assistance and stabilization services | geography: 1230 Ransdell Court, Lebanon, IN 46052; Boone County | cost/eligibility: needs assessment and program rules apply; ask about current services and documents | emergency limit: not an emergency shelter or crisis service

The Caring Center — food, clothing, and household support

The Caring Center lists food, clothing, personal-care and household items, furniture, classes, and other programs. Call first to discuss the current intake process, stock, and the service that fits.

Role: monthly food distribution | geography: Boone County residents; Boone County Fairgrounds, 1300 E. 100 S., Lebanon | cost/eligibility: open to county residents while supplies last; check current schedule and any requirements | emergency limit: scheduled distribution, not a 24-hour food service

The Caring Center — Boone County Mobile Food Pantry

The provider posts a monthly Gleaners mobile-pantry schedule and warns that weather can change distribution. Confirm the current date and instructions before traveling; bring enough vehicle space for items.

Role: community hot meals and food support | geography: 304 W. Green Street, Lebanon, IN 46052 | cost/eligibility: provider says meals are open to all; confirm current service and holiday schedule | emergency limit: scheduled meals, not emergency food delivery

Shalom House — Boone County community meals

Shalom House posts dine-in, carry-out, and curbside hot meals on Tuesdays and Saturdays and additional last-Thursday meals. Check its current notice before going; its site says it does not deliver these meals.

Role: referral to partner agencies and churches for practical needs | geography: Boone County residents | cost/eligibility: the organization says client help is free; assessment and partner availability determine what can be offered | emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed same-day aid

Love INC of Boone County

The helpline can route a Boone County resident's request toward available partner help such as food, household items, clothing, or other needs. The person needing help should make the request personally when possible.

Role: state food-assistance application and eligibility information | geography: Indiana residents, including Boone County | cost/eligibility: income, household, and program rules determine eligibility | emergency limit: an application is not immediate food delivery

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration — SNAP

Use the state page to review SNAP eligibility and application methods or contact the local Division of Family Resources. Ask about required documents and processing time; a community pantry may be more immediate.

Role: countywide demand-response transportation for all ages | geography: Boone County residents; curb-to-curb or door-to-door by request | cost/eligibility: provider lists $4 per stop in town and $6 outside town; confirm current fare, exact change/ticket rules, and trip fit | emergency limit: scheduled, capacity-limited transportation; not an ambulance

Boone Area Transit System (BATS)

BATS asks riders to schedule as early as possible because service is first-come and capacity-limited. Call about pickup times, accessibility equipment, and the current fare before relying on a trip.

Role: demand-response transportation for older county residents | geography: Boone County residents age 60 and over; county destinations on a donation basis and some out-of-county trips for a fee | cost/eligibility: ask for current donation, fare, and trip rules | emergency limit: scheduled transportation, not emergency medical transport

Boone County Senior Services — transportation for adults 60+

Boone County Senior Services lists weekday rides for residents age 60 and older. Tell the scheduler about mobility or communication needs and confirm destination, van fit, booking, and current cost.

Role: municipal utility customer service for electric, water, and wastewater accounts | geography: confirm service coverage for the exact Lebanon-area address | cost/eligibility: deposits, service charges, and payment-agreement rules depend on the account; ask before applying | emergency limit: account line is not emergency medical, fire, or shelter response

Lebanon Utilities — customer service and account questions

Lebanon Utilities lists account setup, customer service, and payment-agreement information. Call about account-holder requirements and options before a disconnection; the site says agreements are not available after disconnection.

Role: county solid-waste and recycling information | geography: Boone County; Lebanon office listed by the county | cost/eligibility: confirm current hours, resident rules, materials, quantity limits, and any fees | emergency limit: disposal information is not a cleanup crew or hazardous-material response

Boone County Solid Waste Management District

Boone County links residents to its solid-waste district. Contact the district before bringing items; its accepted materials and handling rules may differ by item and can change.

Role: city streets, stormwater, and public-works information | geography: City of Lebanon; confirm address jurisdiction | cost/eligibility: ask about current leaf/limb collection, recycling drop-off, hours, and accepted materials | emergency limit: not a private-property cleanout or emergency utility service

Lebanon Department of Public Works

The county's current resource guide points residents to Lebanon DPW for street and stormwater matters and lists seasonal leaf/limb service and recycling drop-off. Verify this year's schedule and acceptance rules with the department before hauling material.

Role: state guidance for identifying and safely routing household hazardous waste | geography: Indiana; local collection options vary by district | cost/eligibility: local programs set fees and acceptance | emergency limit: for a spill, fire, or exposure emergency call 911; do not transport unknown hazardous materials

Indiana Department of Environmental Management — household hazardous waste guidance

IDEM explains that local solid-waste districts and governments provide household hazardous-waste collection information. Call Boone County's district to verify event dates and accepted materials; do not assume paint, chemicals, sharps, or electronics belong in ordinary trash.

Role: state-listed electronics collection location | geography: the Indiana IDEM June 2026 collector list names a Boone County district collection site in Lebanon | cost/eligibility: call to confirm the current address, accepted devices, fees, and hours | emergency limit: not general trash pickup or household hazardous-waste response

Boone County Solid Waste — electronics recycling listing

Indiana's current registered-collector list includes the Boone County district for electronics. The listing is not a guarantee that every device is accepted today; call the district before traveling.

Role: county directory for local departments and community organizations | geography: Boone County, Indiana | cost/eligibility: use as a lead list and confirm each service's current fee and requirements | emergency limit: directory entries are not live placement or dispatch

Boone County Community Resource Guide

The county's 15th-edition guide lists local contacts including health, utilities, public works, food, behavioral health, and assistance organizations. Details can change; call the listed provider before relying on a schedule or opening.

Role: state/local application channel for SNAP, TANF, and health coverage | geography: Indiana residents; find the local office through the official locator | cost/eligibility: eligibility and benefit amount depend on program rules and household circumstances | emergency limit: application processing is not same-day emergency care

Indiana Division of Family Resources — SNAP and health-coverage applications

The state directs residents to a county DFR office or online portal. Confirm current address, appointment options, documents, and application status through the official page or hotline.

Role: statewide directory and navigation to domestic-violence programs | geography: Indiana, with local providers serving Boone County | cost/eligibility: each listed program sets its own eligibility, cost, and intake process | emergency limit: ICADV says it does not provide direct services; call 911 for immediate danger

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence — local program directory

Use the coalition's resources to identify a local program, then contact that provider about current advocacy, shelter, and safe communication options. A directory is not a confirmation of openings or placement.

Role: county permitting and public-health information for septic systems | geography: Boone County properties; jurisdiction and site conditions matter | cost/eligibility: applications, permits, and contractor work may have costs; verify current requirements | emergency limit: not a general housing inspection or cleanup service

Boone County Environmental Health — onsite sewage questions

For a private septic concern, ask Environmental Health about the property-specific process, applications, and whether an inspection or permit is required. The county notes that site plans and timing affect review.

Role: statewide navigation to community services | geography: Indiana, including Boone County | cost/eligibility: navigation is free; each referral has its own criteria and costs | emergency limit: not a substitute for 911, 988, or a provider's emergency line

Indiana 211 — food, health, transportation, and utility referrals

Ask a navigator to help identify current services for food, health care, transportation, housing, or utility needs. Give your ZIP code and ask whether an agency is currently taking referrals.

Role: electric, water, and wastewater utility customer information | geography: Lebanon Utilities service territory; confirm the exact address | cost/eligibility: rates, deposits, and agreements are account-specific | emergency limit: contact does not guarantee continued service or outside bill assistance

Lebanon Utilities — service and payment information

Review customer-service requirements and call about account setup, possible deposits, or payment arrangements. The provider states that a payment agreement is not available after disconnection, so ask early if a bill is becoming difficult.

Role: private-pay peer support, organizing, and family guidance | geography: ask about Indiana service-area and travel fit | cost/eligibility: private pay; confirm current fees, mileage, and scope in advance | emergency limit: not therapy, clinical treatment, or emergency support

The Peer Tree — private-pay support beyond grant-funded services

If you want more hands-on or ongoing support, ask about a small, consent-led next step. Get the cost and task boundaries in writing; no provider should discard belongings without the affected person's informed agreement.

Role: digital peer support and learning for supporters | geography: online | cost/eligibility: check current access and pricing | emergency limit: not therapy, clinical treatment, emergency response, or authorization to remove another person's property

Unburied — digital peer support for friends and family

Supporters can explore peer-informed guidance and ongoing connection while respecting the person's consent, safety, and boundaries. A digital resource cannot assess a home or replace local professional help.

Role: local application for last-resort basic-needs aid | geography: the resident's Boone County township; townships may cross city boundaries | cost/eligibility: need, prior resource attempts, documents, and township rules are reviewed individually | emergency limit: not guaranteed same-day housing, medical, or utility help

Boone County township assistance — verify local jurisdiction

Use the county trustee roster to identify the correct office, then ask what paperwork and proof are needed. The office decides eligibility; a referral or application does not assure payment.

A note from the Alliance

Start with the person. Then decide what the situation needs.

This guide is anchored in Lebanon, Indiana, and includes city, county, state, nonprofit, national, and independent pathways. A listing here does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or can guarantee availability. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, or cleanup company. We will keep reviewing this page, but please confirm details directly before relying on them.

Need help choosing a path? Contact Fight the Blight