First Steps - North Central Indiana

Connect with Indiana 211 to find local warming centers during the winter weather season

During the winter weather season, warming centers will be open across the state for those in need of a safe and warm place to stay. Connect with Indiana 211 for up-to-date information on warming center locations and hours in your area.

Call: Speak with a Community Navigator on the phone.
Phone: Dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966
Available Mon.- Fri., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Text: Receive a list of locations in your area.
Text your ZIP Code to 898-211
Available Mon.- Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Online Search: Search for warming centers in the 211 database at IN211.org.

Report or add a warming center to the Indiana 211 database by contacting Indiana 211’s resource team by email at [email protected].

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Indiana residents actively enrolled in a qualifying program are eligible to apply for the Active Pass program that allows family members to visit any of the places listed below. To apply follow these steps:
1. Call your local WIC clinic to get a copy of your Verification of Enrollment letter 2. Visit https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fbit.ly%2f3VRfmc7&c=E,1,kfq7M7vY12urNjTEQPbLBn9AWoz-I7sO2jnDBkWuQbtPeLc-B5h-wcu9elVMfpj8sKH4DT2yYA1unraDPrd_vKUedO7rsGmInmWZK229z_I,&typo=1 to learn more and apply 3. Bring your eWIC card when visiting one of these locations!