Shelter For Men
520 E. Market St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 | MAP
Questions?
317.687.6795
No appointment necessary for emergency shelter
Temporary Door Changes
- The GSC office & guest entryway (door #6) on Wabash street are temporarily closed.
- Guests & 1st responders are now using door #10
- Temporary check-in is inside door #10 area
Check-in time is until 6:30 p.m. daily. Exceptions will be made for first-time guests only.
Services
- Meals
- Shelter
- Chapel Services
- Medical Clinics
- Short-term Programs
About
In 2008, Lighthouse Ministries, Inc. merged with Wheeler Mission and the Lighthouse building at 520 East Market Street became known as Wheeler Mission Lighthouse Center. Currently designated as the Wheeler Mission Shelter for Men, it houses all of the men’s emergency shelter services. It is the starting point to direct men to appropriate services and programs both within Wheeler Mission as well as outside agencies that serve the homeless of Indianapolis. Men are provided temporary shelter, including intake case management and assessment, meals, medical services, and lodging, along with chapel services or elective classes.
Men’s Residential Center
245 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 | MAP
Questions?
317.636.2720
An appointment is required for entrance into programs. Appointments can be made by calling the number above and speaking with the appropriate person.
Services
- Residential Programs
- Donation Drop-off
About
Once the location of the Old Elm Saloon, the Wheeler Mission site at 245 N. Delaware Street was originally dedicated into the service of the ministry on March 19, 1922. It was quickly noted that major renovations needed to take place to make it suitable to house and feed men. A new four-story building was constructed at 245 N. Delaware Street and the cornerstone of this building was laid on April 7, 1929. Since then, this building has been used to minister to men struggling with homelessness, hunger, unemployment, and addiction. Residential programs are structured to address the heart-change needed in order to make life-change, aiding the men in finding and securing stable employment, housing, and involvement in the local church.
Our Men’s Residential Center is a donation drop-off location. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily
Center for Women & Children
3208 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46201 | MAP
Questions?
317.687.3630
No appointment necessary for emergency shelter
Must call and make an appointment for entrance into programs
Services
- Meals
- Shelter
- Chapel Services
- Medical Clinics
- Residential Programs
- Addiction Recovery Program
About
Begun in the early 90’s by a group of concerned businessmen, the Care Center merged with Wheeler Mission in 2001. In 2009, the Care Center was renamed the Center for Women & Children (CWC). This location provides an environment that is safe physically, emotionally and spiritually. Hundreds of women and mothers with children enter our doors seeking food, clothing and housing, but they also experience love and compassion, bringing rest for their weary souls. National studies indicate that the fastest growing segment of the homeless population consists of women and women with children, making the services offered at the CWC imperative to our community. There are five main programs at the CWC: Emergency Shelter Services, Foundations, Employed, Revive and Revive:Kids, and Higher Ground Addiction Recovery.
Donation Center
2730 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225 | MAP
Donation Center Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Questions?
317.791.9186
Services
- Donation Drop-off
About
This location originally opened for business on September 1, 2007 under the name Annabel’s Thrift Shop. It was a retail thrift store that sold gently-used clothing and household items to benefit Wheeler. An evangelistic outreach to customers was an important component of the store’s function and purpose.
Currently, the location serves only as a drop-off location for non-food donations. The store closed due to structural problems in 2022, and new Wheeler Store opened on 96th Street in Fishers soon after.
Administration Building
205 E. New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 | MAP
Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Questions?
317.635.3575
About
Wheeler Mission’s current Administrative Building was purchased in 2002 and is located next door to our landmark location at 245 N. Delaware St. It holds offices for administrative staff members in the areas of Administration, Development, and Ministry Services. It also has medical and dental clinics for the men in Wheeler’s residential and addiction recovery programs.
Center for Men
215 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404 | MAP
Questions?
812.333.1905
No appointment necessary for emergency shelter
Services
- Meals
- Shelter
- Community Day Room
- Residential Programs
About
In October 2015, Backstreet Missions merged with Wheeler Mission and was renamed the Wheeler Mission Center for Men. This location offers emergency shelter to men requiring immediate shelter and case-managed programs to assist those requiring longer term needs.
Hunt Training Center
7790 N. Fish Rd., Bloomington, IN 47408 | MAP
Questions?
812.332.2452
317.750.1471
Please call one of the numbers above if you or someone you love is struggling with addiction.
Services
- Addiction Recovery
About
The Wheeler Mission Hunt Training Center offers long-term, residential training programs. It is situated on 285-acres in north Bloomington, bordering the Morgan Monroe State Forest. It is dedicated to christian regeneration, discipleship, ministry training, and fellowship. The Hunt Training Center exists to serve men and their families and specializes in serving those overcoming addictions or life-dominating sin.
Wheeler Mission Store
8640 E 96th St, Fishers, IN 46037 [Map]
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Questions?
Phone: 317.624.2600
Store Hours: Mon – Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Services
- Thrift Store
- Non-food thrift store donations
About
The Wheeler Mission Store opened for business on September 1, 2007 on Madison Avenue in Indianapolis and moved to this location in 2022. Our retail thrift store sells gently-used clothing and household items, with all proceeds benefitting Wheeler Mission. Further, the store functions as an evangelistic outreach to customers, and serves the community with discounted clothing and goods. The Wheeler Mission store relies on and appreciates new and/or gently used clothing and household donations. To read our donation guidelines, click here.