Homeless Resources in Hamilton County
Last Updated: August 2026
Hamilton County residents who are homeless, staying temporarily with others or at risk of losing their housing can find local shelter, housing assistance and basic-needs support.
Where to start depends on whether you’re a family with children, a single adult or trying to prevent homelessness before it happens.
Quick Answer
Families with children:
Contact Family Promise of Hamilton County at 317-774-5196. Family Promise provides temporary shelter, meals, case management and housing assistance for Hamilton County families with children.
Single adults:
Contact Third Phase in Noblesville at 317-773-5100 for current shelter availability and eligibility.
Not homeless yet but at risk of losing housing:
Contact your Township Trustee and the Good Samaritan Network at 317-842-2603 for possible housing assistance and referrals.
Family Promise of Hamilton County
Family Promise serves Hamilton County families with children who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Services include:
- Temporary shelter
- Meals
- Case management
- Housing navigation
- Rental assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Budgeting and life-skills support
- Help transitioning into permanent housing
Family Promise of Hamilton County
1051 N. 10th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-774-5196
Intake Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Family Promise of Hamilton County
Help for Single Adults
Third Phase in Noblesville provides shelter and other assistance for homeless adults.
Third Phase
15755 Allisonville Road
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-773-5100
The shelter serves adults age 18 and older and does not have facilities for families with children.
Call before going to confirm current availability and intake requirements.
Preventing Homelessness
You don’t have to wait until you’re actually homeless to ask for help.
Family Promise offers homelessness prevention and diversion services that may help families remain where they’re staying or move directly into another housing situation.
Assistance can include:
- Rental assistance
- Security deposits
- Utility deposits
- Landlord advocacy
- Transportation
- Help finding affordable housing
Family Promise Prevention & Diversion
Good Samaritan Network
The Good Samaritan Network (GSN) coordinates assistance among nonprofits, township trustees and other organizations throughout Hamilton County.
GSN may help residents experiencing housing instability with:
- Shelter referrals
- Rent assistance
- Utility assistance
- Food
- Transportation
- Emergency financial assistance
- Connections to other local agencies
Good Samaritan Network
13053 Parkside Drive
Fishers, IN 46038
Phone: 317-842-2603
Good Samaritan Network Services
GSN may ask you to contact your Township Trustee first.
Township Assistance
Indiana Township Trustees can provide emergency assistance with basic necessities for eligible residents.
Depending on your circumstances and township, assistance may include:
- Emergency shelter
- Rent
- Utilities
- Food
- Medical needs
- Other basic necessities
Apply through the trustee for the township where you live.
→ Find Your Hamilton County Township & Trustee
Find Additional Housing Resources
Help4HamiltonCounty maintains a local Housing & Utility Help directory with Hamilton County organizations that help people who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing.
Find Hamilton County Housing & Shelter Help
Hamilton County’s Navigate Hamilton County resource system can also help residents locate housing, food, behavioral-health and other services.
Search Navigate Hamilton County
Domestic Violence & Emergency Housing
If you’re leaving an unsafe home because of domestic violence, contact Prevail for specialized assistance rather than relying only on general homeless services.
Prevail 24-Hour Crisis Line: 317-776-3472
→ View Domestic Violence Help
If there is immediate danger, call 911.
Other Basic Needs
If you’re homeless or facing a housing crisis, you may also qualify for food, clothing and other assistance.
Local Tips
- Call shelters before going in person because space can change quickly.
- Families with children should start with Family Promise.
- Contact your Township Trustee as early as possible if you’re facing eviction.
- Don’t wait until the day you lose your housing to seek assistance.
- Keep identification, eviction notices, lease documents and income information available.
- Ask about homelessness prevention even if you don’t qualify for shelter.
- If one agency can’t help, ask for a referral to another Hamilton County organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a homeless shelter in Hamilton County?
Yes. Third Phase provides shelter for adults, while Family Promise of Hamilton County provides temporary shelter and services specifically for families with children.
Where can a homeless family with children get help?
Contact Family Promise of Hamilton County at 317-774-5196.
Family Promise of Hamilton County
What if I’m about to become homeless?
Contact your Township Trustee, Family Promise if you have children, and Good Samaritan Network. Assistance may be available to prevent homelessness before you enter a shelter.
Can I get help with rent before I’m evicted?
Possibly. Rental assistance depends on eligibility and available funding.
Where can I find all types of local help?
Use Navigate Hamilton County or Help4HamiltonCounty to search additional local services.
Related Pages
→ Food Pantries
→ Clothing Closets
Official Resources
Family Promise of Hamilton County
Shelter, prevention and housing-stability services for families with children.
Family Promise of Hamilton County
Good Samaritan Network
Emergency assistance and referrals for Hamilton County residents.
Help4HamiltonCounty – Housing & Utility Help
Local organizations providing housing, shelter and financial assistance.
Hamilton County Housing & Utility Resources
Navigate Hamilton County
Search local housing and community-support services.
Summary
Hamilton County residents experiencing homelessness have different options depending on their household.
Families with children should start with Family Promise of Hamilton County. Single adults can contact Third Phase for shelter availability. Residents who are still housed but at risk of homelessness should contact their Township Trustee and Good Samaritan Network as early as possible.