The living environment is crucial to a person’s overall health. It is necessary to have housing arrangements that promote the wellbeing of a family. When a family seeks resources to improve living environment, transportation has been identified to be one of the main barriers. Below are resources that assist with creating a suitable living condition and assist with transportation services to improve access to resources.
If you need transportation or financial assistance or with locating, changing, and inspecting housing locations please call the MCH MOMS Helpline (1-844-MCH-MOMS or 844-624-6667).
EDUCATION
If you want to know more about health impacts of lead, please visit https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/materials/lead_and_your_health_508.pdf
If you want to get tips for pregnant women and parents to keep your children safe, please visit https://www.marchofdimes.org/news/learn-to-protect-your-baby-from-environmental-hazards.aspx
The impact of home environment has long-term effects on child’s development, please visit http://www.urbanchildinstitute.org/sites/all/files/databooks/TUCI_Data_Book_VII_2012.05_family.pdf
Mosquito Control
Mosquitos can carry many diseases. Stop mosquitos from breeding—check your yard and home. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxrAC5d0LD5Od1ptZ0JtWk53NUE/view
Rodent Control
Rodents live in burrows and they run along walls. Rodents can carry diseases. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxrAC5d0LD5OZTZsOTdza19Zd0U/view
Housing & Neighborhood Health
How to deal with abandoned vehicles, trach, and keep house clear and safe https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxrAC5d0LD5OYXZoMTBud1pBMVU/view
SERVICES
If you need emergency shelters, please contact Wheeler Mission at (317)687-3630.
If you need assistance with low cost housing please contact the Indianapolis Section 8 at (317)261-7201.
If you need assistance with housing please contact the Indianapolis Housing Agency at (317)261-7200
If you need financial and educational assistance for housing please contact Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership at https://www.inhp.org/buy-a-home 3550 N. Washington Blvd., 46205 317.610.4663
If you need assistance with making sure your living environment has been inspected for lead or if you need lead inspection please contact Indiana Lead and Healthy Homes Program at (317) 233-1250 [email protected]
Healthy Homes, Environmental Consumer Management and Senior Care Department
Help with bed bugs, lead inspections, radon, carbon monoxide, mold and other items.
Location: 3901 Meadows Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46205.
Website: http://marionhealth.org/programs/environmental-health/healthy-homes-environmental-consumer-management-senior-care-department-hhecmsc/
Housing and Neighborhood Health
Information on health codes used by housing and submitting a housing complaint.
Location: 3838 N. Rural St, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46205. Phone Number 317-221-2150.
Website: http://marionhealth.org/programs/environmental-health/housing-and-neighborhood-health/
Mosquito and Rodent Control
Basic tools for neighborhood cleanup projects such as rakes, brooms, and shovels may also be requested through this department.
Location: 4001 East 21st street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46218. Phone Number 317-221-7440.
Website: http://marionhealth.org/programs/environmental-health/mosquito-and-rodent-control/