Eskenazi Health Prescription for Hope

Areas Served: All of Marion County
Organization Address:  720 Eskenazi Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46202
Age Groups/Grades Served: All ages

Aligning members of the community with Eskenazi Health surgeons to reduce violence through education and support, Eskenazi Health Prescription for Hope is an initiative geared toward Marion County residents who have been involved in violent personal injury and are at an increased risk for recurrence.

Patients who are recovering from gunshot wounds, stabbings or other assaults at the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital are encouraged to enroll in this program before leaving the hospital. Goals of the program include:
Reduce recidivism of violence-related injury and readmission.
Develop effective life skills for responsible citizenship behavior.
Provide community education and information on violence and crime prevention to create safer homes and neighborhoods.
Create a network of community agencies and programs to serve as partners to provide accessible services for assistance and personal development.

This program is open to all Marion County residents who have suffered a violence-related injury such as a gunshot wound, stabbing or assault.