City of Carmel
carmel.in.gov
phone: 317.571.2400
Hamilton County
hamiltoncounty.in.gov/31/Community
phone: 317.776.9600
Help4HamiltonCounty
help4hamiltoncounty.org
Find local nonprofits who work with families, seniors, food assistance, medical and mental health, housing, education, and employment
Child Care Answers
childcareanswers.org
phone: 317.636.5727
Assistance with finding child care
Trinity Free Clinic
trinityfreeclinic.org
phone: 317.819.0772
1045 W. 146th St., Suite B, Carmel, IN 46032 (at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church)
Free medical, dental, and health services for uninsured, under-insured, and low-income Hamilton County residents
Indiana Disability Resource Finder
indianadisabilityresourcefinder.org
A directory of services, programs, and helpful articles for the disability community.
MyCarmel app (available for iOS and Android)
Good Day Carmel (website and daily email newsletter)
Immigrant Welcome Center
immigrantwelcomecenter.org
phone: 317.808.2326
901 Shelby St., Suite B300, Indianapolis, IN 46203
The center connects immigrants to local resources. Among the immigrant and refugee resources are naturalization and legal assistance, English language literacy, and the Connect database (immigrantwelcomecenter.auntbertha.com). The database is available in multiple languages and provides information about documentation requirements for various programs.
Archdiocese of Indianapolis Refugee and Immigrant Services (RIS)
archindy.org/cc/refugee/index.html
phone: 317.236.1400
1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
RIS assists immigrants, refugees, and asylees with the transition to their new community. Support services fall into three categories: resettlement, rapid employment and acculturation, and legal assistance.
National Immigration Legal Services Directory – Indiana Organizations
immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/search?state=IN
This website provides a list of legal assistance providers who help immigrants with filling out forms, applying for citizenship, and more.
Exodus Refugee Immigration
exodusrefugee.org
phone: 317.921.0836
2457 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46201
Exodus provides resettlement services to refugees and asylees. The organization arranges for housing, food and clothing, and case management. Other services include education, employment training, and health services. Eligibility for services ranges from 90 days up to 5 years after arrival in the U.S.
Indiana211
in211.communityos.org
phone: 2-1-1 or 866.211.9966
Indiana 211 is a free, confidential service that connects Hoosiers to health and human services agencies and resources right in their communities.
World Languages Collection
Available for adults and children. These collections include materials in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, and Ukrainian. Children’s ebooks in several of these languages are also available on the Libby by OverDrive app (for iOS and Android) or at carmel.overdrive.com.
English as a New Language (ENL) Collection
The library provides books, videos, and other resources to help patrons learn English as a New Language. Included are picture dictionaries and books that explain American customs.
American Sign Language
The library offers materials to help patrons learn American Sign Language, including print and video guides.
Hoopla
Use the Hoopla Digital app (for iOS and Android) or visit hoopladigital.com to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital items. These items are available in a variety of languages and formats, including language-learning ebooks.
Libby by OverDrive
Use the Libby by OverDrive app (for iOS and Android) or visit carmel.overdrive.com to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines.
Transparent Language
This language-learning service teaches over 100 of the world's most popular languages. Designed for all ages and all literacy levels, this resource also includes English language learning. Visit carmelclaylibrary.org/research and click Transparent Language or use the Transparent Language app for iOS or Android.
Rosetta Stone
This language-learning service offers beginning level access to 30 languages. Visit carmelclaylibrary.org/research and click Rosetta Stone.
LinkedIn Learning
Use your CCPL card to access online classes, including a series on Business English for Non-Native Speakers. The course features sessions on small talk, writing emails, virtual job interviews and more for those with a basic knowledge of English. Visit carmelclaylibrary.org/research and click LinkedIn Learning.
International Children's Digital Library
Enjoy a free online collection of outstanding children's books from countries around the world and in many languages at childrenslibrary.org.
ENL Conversation Group at the Main Library
425 E Main St., Carmel, IN
phone: 317.814.3988
Practice speaking English with other adults in a relaxed setting at the Main Library.
Carmel Clay Schools: Multilingual Learners (MLL) Program
For Carmel Clay students enrolled in grades K-12.
Hamilton East Public Library: English classes
5 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038
phone: 317.579.0300
Indy Reads (Indianapolis): English classes
phone: 317.384.1496
Immigrant Welcome Center (Indianapolis): English classes
901 Shelby St., Suite B300, Indianapolis, IN 46203
phone: 317.808.2326
Faith International (Indianapolis): English classes
9125 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46240
phone: 317.848.1541
Grace Church (Noblesville): English classes
5504 E. 146th St. Noblesville, IN 46062
phone: 317.848.2722
Chinese School at Chinese Community Church of Indianapolis: Chinese classes
3405 E. 116th St., Carmel, IN 46033
phone: 317.706.0433
