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Share these resources with expectant women and families so they can connect with comprehensive prenatal care, including prenatal nutrition education, oral health care, and mental health supports. Additional resources available in La Porte County, IN are available that include such topics as transportation, employment, housing, legal aid, rent & utility assistance, insurance, domestic violence, parenting, diapers, cribs, car seats, HIV/STD and more.
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Type Title Topics Resource Date

Addiction Program - The Intrepid Phoenix

Live well, feel great, and stay sober. Based on an individual’s fitness goals, we design a program that will meet their needs and goals. ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle January 25, 2024

B.A.S.E. Doula Program

Offers free prenatal, labor, birth, and immediate postpartum support to families eligible for Medicaid insurance in St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaPorte, ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Children's Health, Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating January 25, 2024

Breastfeeding Education - Franciscan Family Birth Center

Lactation Specialists Provide Support for Breastfeeding Mothers

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality May 5, 2020

Breastfeeding Education - Indiana Minority Health Coalition

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Children's Health, Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating January 25, 2024

Breastfeeding Education - Northwest Health La Porte

Breastfeeding Class A certified lactation consultant will discuss various techniques, including problem solving skills to aid your breastfeeding ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Children's Health, Health / Women's Health January 25, 2024

Breastfeeding/Lactation Consultation - Sacred Dunes Integrative Health

Sacred Dunes Integrative Health Whether you are a first time or fifth time parent, you may find yourself needing professional help with ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Children's Health, Health / Women's Health March 10, 2020

Child Safety Seat Inspection Station - La Porte County Health Department

Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are places where parents and caregivers can make an appointment to have their child safety seat inspected ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Prevention & Safety, Community / Transportation May 5, 2020

Child Safety Seat Inspection Station - La Porte Fire Department

Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are places where parents and caregivers can make an appointment to have their child safety seat inspected ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Prevention & Safety, Community / Transportation June 2, 2020

Child Safety Seat Inspection Station - La Porte Physician Network - Pediatric Care

Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are places where parents and caregivers can make an appointment to have their child safety seat inspected ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Prevention & Safety, Community / Transportation June 2, 2020

Child Safety Seat Inspection Station - Michigan City Fire Department

Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are places where parents and caregivers can make an appointment to have their child safety seat inspected ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Prevention & Safety, Community / Transportation June 2, 2020

Childbirth - Hoosier Doula Network

Hoosier Doulas are professionally trained, enthusiastic support specialists who help provide a safe, memorable and empowering birth experience

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality March 12, 2020

Childbirth Education - Northwest Health La Porte

Class should be taken at approximately 28 weeks of pregnancy. This comprehensive course will help new parents learn the basics of a healthy ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality January 25, 2024

Cribs for Kids - La Porte County Health Department

Cribs for Kids is FREE to parents and caregivers of children without a safe place to sleep.

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Prevention & Safety, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health May 11, 2020

Dental Care During Pregnancy - HealthLinc

HealthLinc is proud to offer complete dental services to adults and children. During pregnancy, you are more likely to have problems with your ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Oral Health, Health / Women's Health March 12, 2020

Dental Care During Pregnancy - Southshore Skipping Stones

As a mother or mother-to-be, your oral health is important to your baby and has a direct impact on your baby’s oral health. Cavity-causing ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Oral Health, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health

Diapers

Salvation Army of La Porte Majors Charles & Kathleen Pinkston Email: wmilaporte@usc.salvationarmy.org Phone: 219.326.5342

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Economy / Poverty July 19, 2021

Domestic Violence - Stepping Stone Shelter

We advocate for survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and provide education on Human Trafficking. For immediate assistance please call ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Community / Social Environment, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health May 18, 2020

Doula Services - Hoosier Doula Network

Hoosier Doulas are professionally trained, enthusiastic support specialists who help provide a safe, memorable and empowering birth experience. ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality May 5, 2020

Doula Services - Mahogany Maternity

Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Education and Breastfeeding Support Mahogany Maternity is focused on the best possible physiological birth ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health March 1, 2021

Employment - Apprenticeships

We Build Northwest Indiana was created as a resource for individuals interested in career opportunities within the construction and maintenance ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Economy / Employment, Education / Educational Attainment May 12, 2020

Employment Resources - WorkOne

WorkOne provides jobseekers with the right tools to assist you every step of the way to explore a career change or find a job.

Location: La Porte (County)

Economy / Employment, Economy / Income, Community / Transportation May 12, 2020

Family Birth Center - Franciscan Health -

Franciscan Health's Family Birth Center specializes in obstetrics and neonatal care with a primary focus on the new mom and newborn.  

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality May 4, 2020

Financial Assistance - North Central Community Action Agency, Inc.

Call the North Central Community Action Agency, Inc. at (219) 872-0351. They are in Michigan City, but also help La Porte families and ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Economy, Economy / Government Assistance, Community / Social Environment May 11, 2020

Financial Assistance with Rent & Utility Assistance

Listing of organizations, non-profits and government agencies may be able to help low income and qualified individuals with paying their rent, ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Economy / Government Assistance, Community / Social Environment, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle May 11, 2020

Financial Literacy - Banks

Receive a well-rounded education on critical personal finance knowledge that could help you in your life right now.

Location: La Porte (County)

Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Economy / Poverty, Economy / Income May 18, 2020

Food Pantry - Center Township Trustee Food Pantry

Food Pantry

Location: La Porte (Census Place)

Health, Economy / Government Assistance, Health / Physical Activity July 2, 2020

Food Pantry - Community Food Pantry

Food Pantry serving residents of Galena, Hudson, Kankakee & Wills Township

Location: Rolling Prairie (Census Place)

Health, Health / Food Safety, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health July 2, 2020

Food Pantry - Faith City Assembly of God

219.872.6235

Health, Health / Food Safety, Community / Community & Business Resources March 11, 2020

Food Pantry - First United Methodist Church

Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen

Location: Michigan City (Census Place)

Health, Health / Food Safety, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health July 2, 2020

Food Pantry - Good Shepherd

219.778.9444

Location: La Porte (County)

Health, Health / Food Safety, Community / Community & Business Resources March 11, 2020

Food Pantry - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

219.879.4382

Health, Health / Food Safety, Community / Community & Business Resources March 12, 2020

Food Pantry - Pax Center

The Pax Center provides healthy meals for the community.

Location: La Porte (County)

Health, Health / Food Safety, Economy / Poverty July 2, 2020

Food Pantry - Sacred Heart Food Pantry at St. Mary's

219.702.6999

Location: La Porte (County)

Health, Health / Food Safety, Community / Community & Business Resources March 11, 2020

Food Pantry - Salvation Army

219.874.6885

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Food Safety, Community / Social Environment March 11, 2020

Food Pantry - Trinity Church

219.874.4355

Location: La Porte (County)

Health, Health / Food Safety, Community / Community & Business Resources March 11, 2020

Food Pantry - Wee Care Food Pantry

219.561.4615

Health, Health / Food Safety, Community / Community & Business Resources March 12, 2020

GED - High School Equivalency Diploma & Instruction

Education, Education / School Environment, Education / Educational Attainment October 29, 2020

Goodwill 2nd chance @ Work

2nd Chance @ Work provides a fresh start for those who have been incarcerated. We believe that anyone who wants to go to work deserves a chance, ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Economy / Employment, Economy / Income, Education / Educational Attainment May 12, 2020

Goodwill Michiana, Inc. - WeConnect

Employer Resource Network. We are success coaches hired by companies to work with frontline employees to resolve outside barriers that keep them ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Community / Community & Business Resources, Community / Social Environment May 14, 2020

Home Visiting Program for Babies, Children & Parents - Dunebrook

The mission of Healthy Families is to support new parents and empower them to be the best parents they can be. Healthy Families is free of charge ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Prevention & Safety March 12, 2020

Home Visiting Services For First Time Moms - Nurse-Family Partnership

Provides a FREE Personal Nurse for First-Time Parents Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) pairs first-time moms with a registered nurse to support ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Children's Health, Health / Women's Health March 12, 2020

Homelessness - Housing Opportunities

Resolving and preventing homelessness in Porter County and La Porte County

Location: La Porte (County)

Economy / Housing & Homes, Health, Economy / Poverty May 11, 2020

Insurance - Connecting Kids to Coverage - Indiana

What is Connecting Kids to Coverage - Indiana? A federally funded program to connect children and families to healthcare coverage in Indiana. ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Health / Women's Health May 5, 2020

Insurance - Covering Kids & Families

Call 1.888.975.4253 and ask for your local Covering Kids & Families enrollment location. Or call Dunebrook at 219.874.0007.

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Health / Women's Health May 5, 2020

Insurance - Prenatal Care - Dunebrook

Lack of prenatal care and late prenatal care contributes to higher infant mortality rates.

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health, Health / Children's Health January, 2024

Insurance - Prenatal Care - HealthLinc

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance for Prenatal Care

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Health / Women's Health May 5, 2020

Legal Aid - HealthLinc

HealthLinc has a medical-legal partnership with a free legal service that may be able to help you.

Location: La Porte (County)

Community / Community & Business Resources, Community / Social Environment May 18, 2020

Legal Aid - Indiana Legal Services, Inc.

Using the law to fight poverty, empower clients, and improve access to justice.

Community / Community & Business Resources, Community / Social Environment May 18, 2020

Literacy Services - English as a Second Language

In this digital information age, literacy is no longer optional for those seeking career or personal success. La Porte County residents with ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Education / Literacy, Education / Educational Attainment, Education May 12, 2020

Maternal Care Services - Northwest Health La Porte

Maternal and Prenatal Care Services available at Northwest Health La Porte

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality May 4, 2020

Mental Health & Addiction - La Porte NorthShore Center

The La Porte NorthShore Center provides intensive outpatient drug and alcohol treatment to men and women ages 18-38. We offer family group ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Mental Health & Addiction - Samaritan Counseling Centers, Inc.

The Center’s perinatal trained counselors are available to help develop a plan to decrease anxiety and stress for moms during pregnancy. 

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle January 25, 2024

Mental Health & Addiction Services - Swanson Center

Swanson Center provides evaluations, psychiatric services and medication-assisted treatment, MAT, therapy, counseling, intensive outpatient ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Newborn & Infant Care Classes - Northwest Health La Porte

An interactive class where expecting moms, dads, and their support friends or family can practice caring for their bundles of joy. Clinical nurse ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality March 10, 2020

Nutrition Assistance - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

The Official WIC program is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breastfeeding women, infants, and ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Children's Health, Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating January 25, 2024

Nutrition Education Program (NEP) - Purdue Extension

The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP) works to improve the nutrition and health of audiences with limited resources in Indiana. ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Physical Activity, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle, Health / Children's Health March 10, 2020

Parenting Classes, Resources & Support - Dunebrook

Dunebrook provides free and confidential parent support through home visitation and parenting education programs, namely Healthy Families, ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Adolescent Health May 19, 2020

Pregnancy & STD/HIV Testing - La Porte County Health Department

The La Porte County Health Department is committed to the health and welfare of the citizens of La Porte County.

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Health / Prevention & Safety, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health May 5, 2020

Prenatal and Maternal Care - HealthLinc

HealthLinc is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which provides quality primary medical, dental, vision and behavioral health services to ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Health / Women's Health

Prenatal Vitamins - La Porte County Health Department

Each pregnant woman who tests positive will receive three months' of prenatal vitamins free.

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health, Health / Physical Activity May 5, 2020

Recreation for Mothers to Be & Families - County & City, Parks & Recreations

Recreation has two main purposes for the family. First, it has the potential to bring families closer together. Second, recreation can be ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Physical Activity, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle May 11, 2020

Recreation for Mothers to Be & Families - La Porte County Family YMCA

Our programs focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility and include youth and adult sports, swim lessons, water safety ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Children's Health, Health / Physical Activity, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Spanish-speaking Providers - HealthLinc

Healthcare-related organizations in La Porte County, IN that provide Spanish-speaking providers and staff.

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health May 18, 2020

Spanish-speaking Providers - Minority Health Partners of La Porte County

Minority Health Partners of La Porte County, Spanish-speaking, Community Health Workers

Location: La Porte (County)

Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Women's Health May 19, 2020

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Food Pantry

Location: La Porte (Census Place)

Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating, Economy / Government Assistance, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health July 2, 2020

Transportation - Public - La Porte Transporte

TransPorte is the City of La Porte's public transportation system.

Location: La Porte (County)

Community / Transportation, Community / Public Safety May 12, 2020

Transportation - Public - Michigan City Transit

Michigan City Transit is a team of transportation professionals committed to providing high-quality public transportation and Para-Transit ...

Location: La Porte (County)

Community / Transportation, Community / Public Safety May 12, 2020

Transportation - Public - Transit Triangle

Transit Triangle is the quick, convenient, economical connection between Michigan City, La Porte and Purdue Northwest (PNW).

Location: La Porte (County)

Community / Transportation May 12, 2020

Transportation - Senior, Medically Fragile & Disabled Residents - Paladin, Inc.

Paladin provides transportation to qualifying senior, medically fragile and disabled residents of La Porte County.

Community / Transportation, Community / Public Safety May 12, 2020

Transportation Vouchers

Vouchers are available to help pay for transportation to your obstetrician visit.

Location: La Porte (County)

Community / Transportation October 29, 2020