In an emergency, call 911.
Emergencies: Call 911
A short-term emergency shelter for women and children in Boone County who have experienced domestic violence.
- Housing and Homelessness
- Crisis line
How to reach them
- Phone Domestic violence line: (765)482-3020 ext. 100
- Website mhaboonecounty.org/helping-hands-shelter
Who it’s for
- Women and children experiencing domestic violence in Boone County.
How they can help
- Short-term emergency shelter
- Support planned around each family
- Optional monthly connection events for survivors
How to get started
Call the number below. If you are in danger right now, call 911.
Details from the county resource guide
- Short-term emergency shelter for women and children
- For victims of domestic violence
- Group, advocacy, court support
- Information and referral
- Crisis Intervention Team (C.I.T)
Information from Helping Hands Shelter’s website and the Boone County Resource Guide, 15th edition (March 2025). Last checked November 2026. Services can change, so call ahead. Tell us if something is out of date.