Alternatives Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) social service organization located in Anderson, Indiana. The agency was founded in 1978 by seven dedicated women who shared a common vision of peace in every home. Alternatives Inc. is governed by a volunteer board of trustees.

Alternatives Incorporated's philosophy is all persons have the right to live in a loving, caring, safe and secure environment. We support survivors through the initial crisis with the ultimate strategy of helping them achieve abuse-free and financially independent lives. In recognition of the complex needs of survivors, we draw upon the resources of local communities to support survivors in their quest for peace and security. 

Our agency's primary services area is the counties of Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Madison, Marion and Tipton in East-Central Indiana. Our services are comprehensive and collaborative. They include:

• 24-hour crisis hotline and response team
• Housing services
• Mobile services
• CARe 2 Get Connected prevention programming
  
• Community education and training
  
• Children's services
• Sexual assault services
• Case management and ancillary services
• Safety planning and danger assessments
• Court & medical appointment accompaniment
• Transportation and food assistance
• Support and education groups
• Aftercare

For an in-depth description of our programs and services, please click here.

2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES