Need Help?
If you're experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis, LTHC is a place to start. We'll help you understand your options and connect you with resources and housing services based on your situation.
Start Here
815 N. 12th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
765-423-4880
Come In
Visit the LTHC Engagement Center and let our staff know you're looking for help.
Meet With a Case Manager
We'll talk with you about your situation, needs, and housing goals.
Make a Plan
We'll help you understand your options and identify the next steps toward housing stability.
How We Can Help
Homeless Services
Assessment, case management, and connections to housing and community resources.
Rapid Re-Housing
Short-term housing assistance and support to help people return to stable housing.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Long-term housing paired with supportive services for people who need ongoing assistance.
Veteran Services
Housing assistance and supportive services for eligible veterans.
Engagement Center
Access to basic needs, resources, and connections to services.
LTHC Homeless Services provides assistance to individuals, families, and veterans who meet the federal definition of homeless. That means they have no housing, are living in a shelter, or staying somewhere unfit for human habitation.
If you are a “couch surfer,” meaning you are staying with friends or family, you will not qualify for LTHC programs. If you are staying at a hotel, you will not qualify for LTHC services. Please call 211 to get assistance in your community for the needs you have.
If you are experiencing literal homelessness, you can come into our Engagement Center located at 815 North 12th Street for assistance. There is no appointment needed, simply come in and tell staff it is your first time. The earlier in the day you come, the more likely you will have an intake appointment that same day. Our staff work on a first come, first served basis.
If you need shelter, Lafayette Urban Ministry is that resource in Greater Lafayette. They can be accessed for check in between 7-11 am at 420 North 4th Street. Check their website https://www.lumserve.org/ for details on their programs.
Please note that the shelter opportunities are often full in Tippecanoe County so if you have somewhere to stay, you should stay there and connect with https://in211.communityos.org/ for other services.
If you are a family (have someone under the age of 18) or a Veteran, you can call the main number at 765-423-4880 for information about those specific programs. Assessments and housing services are not provided over the phone or via email, you must meet with a Case Manager face-to-face.
LTHC Homeless Services does not assist with the following issues:
- Assist with deposit or rent payments
- Assist with overdue or new utility payments
- Provide immediate housing
- Rent apartments to the community at-large
- Provide any time of financial assistance to people not enrolled in our programs for housing
For any of these, or other situations, please contact Indiana211 (https://in211.communityos.org/) to get information about resources in your county.
Contact us today, and see how we can help you get out of homelessness for good.
1. Call or come in for your assessment.
2. Talk to a case manager about your situation.
3. Find resources to end your homelessness.