Men’s Services
Transforming lives of men in need
Men’s Services
Transforming lives of men in need
Help, hope, and healing for men experiencing homelessness
We offer Christ-centered emergency care, residential programs, and recovery program services for men facing homelessness, poverty, and addiction. Our holistic approach provides physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual help with the goal of transforming lives and preparing men for future success.
Contact us with any questions on our programs or services at 812.332.2452 or 317.636.2720.
A journey of transformation begins in each person’s unique circumstances.
Emergency care and shelter open the door to long-term restoration at Wheeler Mission.
Targeted care programs
For real, lasting restoration
Our homeless services, residential programs, and addiction recovery courses offer expert rehabilitation care, combined with the love of Christ and the tools each person needs to establish a foundation for future health and success.
Emergency services
At our downtown Market Street and Bloomington locations, we provide temporary emergency services for men in need.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, showers, clothing, chapel services, case management (with referrals to onsite and offsite social service agencies) are provided. Medical, dental, podiatric, and vision services are also available. During the months of Nov. to March, coordinated efforts are made to transport men in need to local area shelters as needed.
If you or someone you know wants more information about these services, please call 317.750.1471
Winter Contingency Program
Winter Contingency ensures that every man, woman, and child in the Indianapolis and Bloomington areas can find a safe place to sleep and a nourishing meal during…
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the cold months. Five months out of the year, November 1 through March 31, outreach teams from various agencies perform “street sweeps” to find those experiencing homelessness and provide them transportation to one of the shelters in the area. In addition to those who are transported, hundreds of others seek out shelter and food at organizations around town.
Marion County Homeless Services and Behavioral Health Provider Collaboration
Because no single agency has the resources and expertise needed to comprehensively address the needs of those experiencing homelessness struggling with mental…
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illness, Wheeler is deeply involved with other shelters, mental and behavioral health agencies, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies. More than two dozen of these local agencies work together to collectively provide our guests with the mental health services they need. The Collaboration meets regularly throughout the year.
Some of the organizations in the Mental Health/Shelter Provider Collaboration are:
- Adult and Child Behavioral Health https://adultandchild.org/
- Midtown Mental Health Center https://www.eskenazihealth.edu/locations/sandra-eskenazi-mental-health-center
- Homeless Initiative Program: https://www.indyhealthnet.org/HIP
- Horizon House horizonhouse.cc Phone: 317.423.8909
- Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) https://www.chipindy.org/
Residential programs
Our men’s residential programs provide shelter, meals, case management, and care services.
The goal of our programs is to help men who are disadvantaged or experiencing homelessness obtain long-term, lasting change through a relationship with Christ, and establish independent stability for successful housing and employment after completing a program at Wheeler Mission. Additional leadership training is offered for men who are called to serve.
If you or someone you know wants more information about these services, please call 317.687.2720
Foundations
Our Foundations Program is delivered in multi-faceted phases (3 distinct Tracks) and designed to provide the guests we serve with a good, solid groundwork…
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for successful, independent living while addressing specific issues that contribute to life instability and homelessness. The duration of this program may last up to 9 months.
Case Management and/or referral services are an integral part of the Foundations Program and will be offered to each guest and identified through a Coordinated Service Plan (CSP) which may include housing, employment, medical, and/or legal services.
1 Timothy 6:18-19 “Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” (NIV)
Servant Leader Training (SLT): Indy
Servant Leader Training (SLT) is for graduates of our programs who decide to receive ministry training by serving within a Christian context. It is a 9–12-month residential…
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internship program for individuals who have completed our Foundations Program and are seeking opportunities to serve others. This internship allows an individual to be mentored/trained by a staff member while continuing to serve within Wheeler Mission. Real life issues will be addressed and these graduates will assist case managers and develop their God-given gifts/talents.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (NIV)
Support: Indy
Support is for any program graduate who needs additional transitional care to move from homelessness to independent stability. This program gives guests the…
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opportunity to reside in an apartment-like setting while paying an affordable monthly program fee. Residents also receive case management to help them overcome barriers in achieving long-term success, choose life skill elective opportunities, and maintain a steady income. Program duration is up to one year.
Psalm 18:35 “You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great.” (NIV)
Addiction Recovery & Discipleship Program
Addiction is a common experience for men caught in the cycle of homelessness.
Hebron Addiction Recovery Program is a biblically based, long-term, free, residential, recovery program that helps men address addictions and other life-dominating sin. Hebron Servant Leader Training is a 9–12-month residential internship program for graduates to obtain ministry training and mentorship by serving within the context of a Christian community.
If you or someone you know wants more information about these services, please call 317.750.1471
Hebron Addiction Recovery & Discipleship Program
Hebron is a long-term, free, residential opportunity for men to receive help with addictions and other life-dominating sin. This program is designed to help men…
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learn how to biblically overcome addictions and life-dominating sin. Men will be a part of a group to go through “Behold Your God” daily study with support and training from their assigned Program Manager. During this time, they will attend classes and engage in work training with various work crews including Wheeler Mission Pallets & Industry and they will receive a work reference after successful completion of the program. Men will also fellowship with members of local churches for weekly Bible Studies. They will learn what it means to take ownership of their actions, engage in seeking forgiveness, and address their own forgiveness issues. Program duration is 36 weeks.
Call 812.332.2452 or 317.750.1471 with any questions about this program.
Luke 18:27 “Jesus replied, ‘What is impossible with man is possible with God.’” (NIV)
Servant Leader Training (SLT): Hebron
SLT is for graduates of the Hebron Addiction Recovery Program who decide to obtain ministry training by serving within a Christian context throughout Wheeler Mission. It is a…
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9–12-month residential internship program for those seeking opportunities to serve others. This internship allows an individual to be mentored/trained by a staff member while continuing to serve in Christian community. Real life issues will be addressed and these graduates will assist case managers and develop their God-given gifts/talents.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (NIV)
“There is meaning to my life.”
“There’s a reason I’m alive, and I’m grateful!”
Locations for men’s services
Shelter for Men
Address: 520 E. Market St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Questions? 317.687.6795
- No appointment is necessary for emergency shelter.
- Check-in time is from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. Exceptions will be made for first-time guests only.
Services: Meals / Shelter / Chapel Services / Medical Clinics / Short-term Programs
Men’s Residential Center
Address: 245 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
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
Center for Men
Address: 215 S. Westplex Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404
Questions? 812.333.1905
- No appointment necessary for emergency shelter.
Services: Meals / Residential Programs / Shelter / Community Day Room
Hunt Training Center
Address: 7790 N. Fish Rd., Bloomington, IN 47408
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
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