| AÂ new state grant program is increasing Hoosiers’ access to mental health care, expanding the mental health workforce and investing in our mental health infrastructure.
Recently, the state distributed $54.8 million through the new Community Catalyst Grant to 37 local providers across Indiana. Last year, I supported creating this grant to help communities implement important programing, and address behavioral and substance use disorders.Â
|
|||||
|
For example, locally Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare will receive $4,973,831 to implement community-based programming addressing behavioral health and substance use disorder needs. The Wellness Council of Indiana will receive $275,957 to educate and train its employees on crisis response, and for local mental health and substance use resources and services. [Click here to view grant recipients] Hoosiers in need can also call 988 at any time to connect with a trained crisis specialist from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. As your state legislator, I’m committed to expanding access to quality mental health care and helping Hoosiers connect with important services. To learn more, click here. |
|||||
