Indiana · Caregiver Support
Caring for an aging loved one is one of the hardest jobs there is — and you shouldn't have to do it alone. Below are 28 verified Indiana programs offering emotional support, respite, training, financial help, peer groups, and legal planning — most of them completely free.
Last updated July 2026
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INconnect Alliance — Aging & Disability Resource Centers
One call connects Indiana family caregivers to free counseling, respite, training, and support groups through their local Area Agency on Aging.
Statewide — 15 AAAs serving 16 planning areas across all 92 counties
Indiana's single point of entry for caregivers. Free information, options counseling, and connection to all caregiver services statewide. 15 Area Agencies on Aging provide local access to all state and federal caregiver programs.
No wrong door — call statewide to be connected to your regional ADRC. All 92 counties covered
Statewide — Indianapolis HQ with staff serving all 92 counties
Around the clock emotional support, crisis assistance, and care consultations for dementia caregivers. Greater Indiana Chapter serves 73 counties; Kentucky/Southern Indiana Chapter serves remaining counties. 120,000+ Hoosiers living with Alzheimer's.
Indianapolis office: 317-575-9620. Two chapters serve Indiana — call helpline to be connected to right chapter
Statewide — through INconnect Alliance AAA network
State caregiver support services administered through Indiana FSSA's Division of Aging. Counseling, training, respite, and supplemental services for caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's.
Call toll-free to be connected to your regional Area Agency on Aging for local caregiver services
Statewide
Free 24/7 confidential emotional support for caregivers experiencing burnout, distress, or crisis. Available by call or text anytime.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Statewide
Free 24/7 connection to local health and human services including emotional support, crisis intervention, and caregiver resource referrals across all 92 Indiana counties.
Call or text 211 anytime — also available online at in211.communityos.org/
Statewide — through 15 Area Agencies on Aging
Temporary respite relief for family caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's. In-home and adult day care options available. Access through your regional INconnect Alliance AAA member.
Contact INconnect at 800-713-9023 to be connected to your local AAA for respite options
Statewide
Up to 15 days annual respite care per year included in Structured Family Caregiving program. Additional respite available through the A&D Waiver for eligible care recipients. Contact local AAA for access.
Must be enrolled in Indiana Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver — contact INconnect Alliance to start eligibility
Statewide — for Medicaid-enrolled adults 60+
Indiana's managed long-term care program launched July 2024. PathWays health plans coordinate caregiver support including respite for enrolled members 60+ on Medicaid. Care coordinators connect caregivers to local services.
Call PathWays helpline or member's health plan for caregiver support resources — launched July 2024
Statewide — search by Indiana zip code
Searchable database of nearly 3,000 respite providers. Search by Indiana zip code to find local and regional respite options beyond state programs.
Run by ARCH National Respite Network
Statewide — Veterans only
At least 30 days annual respite for caregivers of eligible veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (Indianapolis) and Marion VA Medical Center serve Indiana veterans.
Must be caring for veteran enrolled in VA healthcare — Indianapolis VAMC: 317-554-0000
Statewide — in person and virtual
Free education programs for dementia caregivers including care consultations, ALZ Talks webinars, and in-person workshops. Annual Alzheimer's Association Indiana Walk to End Alzheimer's raises caregiver awareness.
Virtual options available statewide — call helpline or visit website for current Indiana schedule
Indiana — online resources statewide
Indiana University Center for Aging Research provides dementia caregiver education, research programs, and connection to evidence-based caregiver interventions. ICAN (Indiana Caregiver Assessment Network) resources available.
Research-based caregiver resources available online — IU is Indiana's flagship dementia research institution
Statewide — through 15 Area Agencies on Aging
Caregiver training programs covering caregiving skills, stress management, and navigating long-term care. Evidence-based programs offered through INconnect Alliance AAA network across all 92 counties.
Contact your local AAA through INconnect Alliance for current training schedule and registration
National — available to all Indiana caregivers
Comprehensive caregiver education library including fact sheets, online programs, and Indiana-specific resource directory. Caregiving 101 and self-care programs available free.
No registration required for most online resources
Statewide
Free caregiver tools, guides, and education. AARP Care Guide, financial worksheets, and Indiana-specific resource connections. Indiana has 800,000+ unpaid family caregivers providing $9+ billion in unpaid care annually.
AARP membership not required for most resources — print guide available by calling 877-333-5885
Statewide
Medicaid-funded program paying family caregivers a daily tax-free stipend (up to $38,964/year at Level 3 care as of July 2024) for live-in caregivers. Spouses and parents of adult children eligible. Must be enrolled in A&D Waiver.
Care recipient and caregiver must live together. Must meet A&D Waiver eligibility — contact INconnect Alliance to apply
Statewide
Medicaid waiver program paying hourly wages to family members or friends as personal care attendants for adults with disabilities or elderly individuals. Caregiver does not need to live with care recipient.
Care recipient must meet Medicaid and functional eligibility — contact FSSA Division of Aging at 888-673-0002
Statewide — Veterans only
Monthly stipend for caregivers of eligible veterans with 70%+ service-connected disability. Also includes CHAMPVA health insurance. Indiana has 400,000+ veterans.
Must be caring for veteran with 70%+ service-connected disability rating
Statewide — through 15 Area Agencies on Aging
Federal program providing information, counseling, training, respite, and supplemental services to family caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's. Access through local INconnect Alliance member.
Contact INconnect Alliance — no income limits for Older Americans Act programs in Indiana
Statewide — in person and virtual
Free caregiver support groups throughout Indiana from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne to South Bend. Trained facilitators lead groups via phone, video, or in person. ALZConnected online community available 24/7.
Call helpline or visit website to find group by zip code — virtual options available statewide
Statewide — 15 regional AAAs
Caregiver support groups through Indiana's INconnect Alliance network across all 92 counties. Groups available for general caregiving, specific diagnoses, and grandparents raising grandchildren.
Contact INconnect Alliance to find groups in your county — schedule varies by regional AAA
National — available to all Indiana caregivers
Free virtual support groups accessible to all Indiana caregivers. Particularly valuable for rural Indiana caregivers where local in-person groups may not be available.
Virtual groups accessible statewide — no travel required
National — available to all Indiana caregivers
Free online peer community of 25,000+ caregivers active 24/7. Share experiences, practical tips, and emotional support with caregivers across the country.
AARP membership not required to join the Facebook group
Statewide — offices in Indianapolis, Muncie, New Albany, Evansville, Fort Wayne, and other communities
Free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income Indiana residents including elder law, advance directives, powers of attorney, Medicaid planning, housing, and benefits. Senior Legal Helpline available statewide.
Income eligibility requirements apply — older adults 60+ have priority for elder law matters
Statewide — through local AAA and senior centers
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for Indiana beneficiaries and their caregivers. Certified volunteer counselors help navigate Medicare, Medicare Advantage, supplements, and Part D. Also provides SMP fraud education.
Unbiased — not affiliated with insurance industry. Local counselors in all 92 counties
Statewide — through INconnect Alliance AAAs
Free advocacy for caregivers with concerns about nursing home or assisted living quality of care. Investigates complaints, protects residents' rights, and monitors long-term care facilities across all 92 counties.
Call toll-free or contact local AAA to reach your regional ombudsman — VOICES is Indiana's independent advocacy partner
Statewide
Free legal advocacy for Indiana residents with disabilities and their caregivers. Covers disability-related legal problems, public benefits, housing, education, and advocacy. Federally designated Protection and Advocacy agency.
TTY: 800-838-1131. Free services for people with disabilities and their family caregivers — all 92 Indiana counties
Indianapolis metro — statewide referrals
Free legal representation and education for low-income Indiana residents including wills, estate planning, homeless veteran assistance, and elder law issues. Caregiver legal needs served.
Income eligibility requirements apply — Indianapolis area in person; statewide referrals and phone consultations available
Honest answers to what Indiana family caregivers ask most.
Your care plan keeps every Indiana caregiver resource — phone numbers, eligibility, and next steps — in one calm, organized place.
Always free — no credit card required.
Source: LTCareNav.com research, updated on July 2026. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility rules change frequently — please verify contact information directly with each organization before referral. This page is informational and not legal, medical, or financial advice.