ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations and Skill Building Courses Registration is now open for all training dates.
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction, with help from with Ivy Tech Community College, Allen County Public Library, Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, and Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana will offer six American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Courses and one Skill Building Course across the state in 2025. Each course will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. local time. Registration fee of $25 will be collected by ASAM through their online system. Indianapolis trainings will be capped at 85 participants, while all others will be capped at 50. Lunch will be provided and included with registration for each training.
About these Courses: ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations Course
This 6-hour, live course is the recommended first step to understanding the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition and covers developing patient-centered service plans as well as making objective decisions about patient admission, continuing care, and transfer/discharge for individuals with addictive, substance-related, and co-occurring conditions.
The workshop content is based on information found in The ASAM Criteria: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions, Fourth Edition and incorporates an opportunity for participants to practice applying the information through case-based activities. Learners will have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions in real-time, participate in polling questions, and break into small groups.
The ASAM Criteria Course can also serve as a bridge to the implementation of a provider credentialing program. Providers who have completed ASAM-approved training can gain the initial skill set to deliver care in compliance with The ASAM Criteria.
The target audience for this introductory, intermediate, and advanced course includes: counselors, social workers, payers, administrators, and other clinical staff.
This course addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, and Systems-Based Practice.
What You’ll Learn
After participating in this course, learners will be able to:
- Employ the underlying principles and concepts of The ASAM 4th Edition Criteria.
- Identify key components of The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition and implement them into practice.
- Identify ASAM Criteria 4th Edition’s continuum of care treatment levels and understand how integrated care is implemented within the different levels of care.
- Conduct The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Level of Care Assessment and apply the Dimensional Admission Criteria to make level of care recommendations.
- Utilize The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Treatment Planning Assessment to determine treatment priorities and guide treatment planning.
ASAM 4th Edition Criteria Skill Building Course
This course expands on the content discussed within The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations course. DMHA requires attendees successfully complete the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations course, online or virtual live, prior to attending this course. This interactive course will follow multiple case scenarios along the patient’s journey through the continuum of care. It will provide an in-depth understanding of providing level of care recommendations, developing individualized treatment plans, and conducting reassessments for continued service or transition of care for patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions. Additionally, participants will examine implementation challenges and develop strategies to provide appropriate treatment for persons with substance use disorders. It is strongly encouraged that attendees successfully complete the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Foundations course, online or virtual live, before beginning this course.
What You’ll Learn
After taking this course, learners will be able to:
- Conduct an ASAM Criteria Level of Care Assessment by evaluating risk across the dimensions, utilizing the Dimensional Admission Criteria and Dimensional Drivers to make the level of care recommendations
- Conduct an ASAM Criteria Treatment Planning Assessment to develop individualized treatment plans for persons with SUDs.
- Utilize continued stay and transition criteria to make evidence-based decisions in determining the appropriate level of care
- Examine implementation challenges and develop strategies to provide appropriate treatment for persons with SUDs
Dates and Locations:
- July 17, 2025 – Foundations – Fort Wayne – Allen County Public Library – Details and Registration
- July 18, 2025 – Foundations – Fort Wayne – Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus – Details and Registration
- August 13, 2025 – Foundations – Indianapolis – Meals on Wheels Sol Center – Details and Registration
- August 14, 2025 – Foundations – Indianapolis – Meals on Wheels Sol Center – Details and Registration
- August 15, 2025 – Skill Building – Indianapolis – Meals on Wheels Sol Center – Details and Registration
- MUST HAVE TAKEN 4th Ed. FOUNDATIONS FROM ASAM TO REGISTER FOR THIS SKILL BUILDING COURSE
- September 11, 2025 – Foundations – Sellersburg – Ivy Tech – Details and Registration
- September 12, 2025 – Foundations – Evansville – Welborn Conference Center – Details and Registration
Each course will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. local time.
States and payers are adopting the 4th Edition at varying rates, and certain jurisdictions might still be in the process of implementing older versions of The ASAM Criteria textbook. If you’re unsure whether you should complete the 3rd or 4th Edition ASAM Criteria Foundations course, we recommend reaching out to your employer for guidance.
Register in ASAM’s eLearning Center:
- Click your course link and Register for the Course in the ASAM eLearning Center
- On the top righthand side there will be a “Register” button.
- Once you click on “Register”, another box will ask them to “Complete Registration Now”.
- Once you click on that “Complete Registration Now” button you will need to create an ASAM Account (if you don’t already have one)
- Reminder: After you create an ASAM account, you will need to come back to this registration link and finish the course registration process. Just because you have created an ASAM Account does not mean you have finished the course registration process!
- There are a couple questions you will need to answer in the registration process
- A confirmation email will be sent to you and the course will now be located on your ASAM Dashboard Tab.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE EVANSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT PENSION BOARD
The Evansville Police Department Pension Board (the “Board”) will hold an Executive Session on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. The Executive Session will be held in Room 307 on the third floor of the Civic Center at 1 N.W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Evansville, Indiana.
The Executive Session will be closed to the public for the following reason: for discussion of records classified as confidential by state or federal statute (I.C. § 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) (7)) and to receive information about prospective employees (I.C. § 5-14-1.5-6(b) (5)).
Immediately following the Executive Session, the Board will conduct its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, which is open to the public.
Huge week of baseball at Bosse Field!
Female Arrested for Possession of a Destructive Device
Yesterday, an EPD Officer transported Ahnna I. Tipton (19) to St. Vincent for an evaluation. During the intake process, a St. Vincent Police Officer discovered a suspicious item inside Tipton’s backpack. The object appeared to be a pill bottle wrapped in duct tape, with a matchstick protruding from the lid and a piece of cloth attached. A second suspicious item was also located in the backpack: an aluminum pipe sealed at both ends with duct tape. The St. Vincent Police Officer identified what appeared to be incendiary materials inside the pipe, accompanied by a strong chemical odor.
EPD’s Bomb Technicians responded to the scene, examined the recovered materials, and conducted an interview with Tipton. Tipton admitted to constructing the devices, which were confirmed by the EPD Bomb Technicians to be improvised incendiary devices. Tipton also disclosed she had two additional devices located at her residence in Warrick County. A judicially signed search warrant was executed at the residence, and the EPD Hazardous Devices Unit recovered two more incendiary devices concealed in modified Monster Energy drink bottles. These devices were constructed using the same methods and materials as those found in Tipton’s backpack.
During a post-Miranda interview, Tipton revealed that she had planned to deploy the devices at the higH school she previously attended, with the intent to cause harm to others. Tipton was arrested with the charge of ‘Possession of a Destructive Device.’ Thanks to the quick thinking of the St. Vincent Police Officer and the professionalism of our EPD Bomb Technicians, their diligence and teamwork prevented what could have potentially been a tragic event.
Goodwill and Ag-Tech Company, Anu™, Announce New Manufacturing Partnership
Goodwill and Ag-Tech Company, Anu™, Announce New Manufacturing Partnership
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana to Begin Manufacturing Seed Pods for Anu
Bloomington, Ind. – On Monday, May 5th, 2025, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana and ag-tech company, Anu™, announced a new manufacturing partnership at Goodwill’s Yost Avenue facility in Bloomington, Indiana. Goodwill Commercial Services Manufacturing Division, a division of Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, will begin manufacturing seed pods for Anu’s AI-driven produce growing system. In recognition of this announcement, Indiana Governor, Mike Braun, along with Senator Koch, Senator Yoder, Representative Heston, Representative Mayfield, and Representative Pierce from the Indiana General Assembly, visited with Goodwill and Anu leadership at Goodwill’s Yost facility, taking a tour and learning more about how this new partnership will benefit local communities in Indiana.
Evansville-based Anu is an ag-tech innovator specializing in sustainable, high-efficiency food production systems. As part of their patented Rotary Aeroponics® system, Goodwill Commercial Services will manufacture the compostable Self Nurturing™ Seed Pods for Anu. Goodwill is excited to showcase its proven manufacturing solutions to support Anu’s mission, ensuring the production of high-quality seed pods for the produce system.
“At Anu, our mission is to empower communities to grow Pure Produce®—produce that’s better for people and the planet,” said Scott Massey, Founder & CEO of Anu™. “This partnership with Goodwill marks a giant leap forward in our vision to make Indiana healthy. Goodwill’s ability to supply Anu seed pods is critical—not only to scaling access to Pure Produce, but to advancing health, nutrition sovereignty, and self-sufficiency across our communities. With this collaboration unlocking unrestricted seed pod manufacturing capacity, our ability to nurture both the minds and bodies of future generations is now unlimited.”
“We are proud to partner with Anu, a company whose values and vision align closely with our own,” said Shawn Lange, Vice President of Manufacturing and Contract Services at Goodwill. Combining Anu’s industry-leading technology with Goodwill’s manufacturing solutions, this partnership will advance sustainable practices while empowering individuals with meaningful work opportunities. “This collaboration represents more than a manufacturing partnership; it’s an opportunity to further our sustainable practices while creating meaningful employment for individuals who face barriers to the workforce.”
Goodwill changes lives every day by empowering people to increase their independence and reach their potential through education, health, and employment. Providing opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment, such as a disability, criminal history, or limited education, is central to Goodwill’s mission. This support includes specialized training, mentorship and career coaching, and ongoing support provided by dedicated Goodwill Mission Coaches.
Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana President and CEO, Kent Kramer, is excited for this next chapter at Goodwill Commercial Services. “At Goodwill, we believe in the power of partnerships to drive lasting change,” Kramer said. “Our new partnership with Anu highlights how innovative companies with shared values can come together to create opportunity, not just in the workplace, but across entire communities. We’re honored to work alongside Anu to promote sustainability and to expand access to meaningful employment for those in our community.”
Governor Mike Braun and the members of the Indiana General Assembly visited with Kent Kramer, Eric Schlegel, Goodwill’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Scott Massey as part of this announcement, underscoring the significance of this partnership in building a stronger and healthier Indiana. Governor Braun and General Assembly members had the opportunity to ask questions and see firsthand where manufacturing of the seed pods will take place.
Manufacturing of the seed pods is anticipated to begin in early fall of 2025 at Goodwill Commercial Services’ Yost facility in Bloomington, Indiana.
To learn more about Goodwill Commercial Services, Anu, or this partnership, please contact Dalton Clouse, Marketing and Communications Manager at Goodwill, at dalton.clouse@goodwillindy.org or 317.443.7477.
About Goodwill Commercial Services
Goodwill Commercial Services is a division of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana. Goodwill Commercial Services provides contract manufacturing, warehousing, and third-party logistics (3PL) services to local, national and international customers. Visit goodwillbusiness.org to learn more.
About Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana changes lives every day by empowering people to increase their independence and reach their potential through education, health and employment. The organization serves 40 Indiana counties and operates more than 75 retail locations, as well as contract manufacturing services, charter schools for adults and youth, a maternal-child health program, a child care center and more. Visit goodwillindy.org to learn more.
About anu™
Anu is an Evansville based health and wellness brand advancing Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) technologies to empower consumers and communities to sustainably grow their own Pure Produce, growing healthier food on-site, nurturing minds and bodies through accessible nutrition education. Founded by former NASA research engineers Scott Massey (CEO, Mitch Daniels Leadership Fellowship Class VIII) and Ivan Ball (CTO), recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, Anu is developing autonomous cultivation systems powered by artificial intelligence. Anu is as simple to use as “Keurig for plants,” utilizing compostable Self-Nurturing Seed Pods, backed by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and USDA-NIFA.Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana to Begin Manufacturing Seed Pods for Anu”
Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Those in 6 Counties Affected
Gov. Beshear: Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Available for Those in 6 Counties Affected
by Severe Storms in May
May 30, 2025
Kentuckians in counties that received federal approval
for Individual Assistance may be eligible
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 29, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that the state will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from individuals in six counties who are out of work as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred in Kentucky on May 16-17, 2025.
On May 23, 2025, President Donald Trump approved part of Gov. Beshear’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to the devastating May severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes. The declaration includes Individual Assistance for Kentuckians in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union counties affected by the May storms.
The Governor will request that additional designations and counties be added to the declaration through an amendment as ongoing assessments are completed.
Individuals – including unemployed and self-employed individuals who were living or working in the affected areas and became unemployed or had work interrupted as a direct result the severe storms that occurred in Kentucky on May 16-17, 2025 – are eligible to apply for DUA benefits through the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance.
DUA is available to individuals who:
- Worked or were self-employed, or were scheduled to begin work;
- Can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to their place of employment as a direct result of a disaster, which can also include the physical inaccessibility of the place of employment due to its closure by the federal, state or local government in immediate response to the disaster;
- Establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income;
- Do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance benefits from any state;
- Cannot work or resume self-employment because of an injury as a direct result of the disaster; or
- As a result of the disaster, became the breadwinner or major supporter of a household because of the death of the head of the household.
In order to qualify for DUA benefits, claimants in eligible counties must show that their employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of the disaster and that they are not otherwise eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits under state or federal law. Farmers and other self-employed individuals who traditionally are ineligible for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits may qualify for DUA.
To receive DUA benefits, the federal program requires individuals to provide documents, including a copy of their most recent federal or state income tax forms or check stubs, a bill showing their physical address at the time of the disaster and a photo ID. All required documentation must be submitted within 21 days from the date the individual’s DUA application is filed.
DUA is available for up to 27 weeks of unemployment beginning May 18, 2025, until Nov. 22, 2025, as long as the individual’s unemployment continues to be a direct result of the disaster.
How To File a Claim
Affected individuals should visit the Kentucky Career Center website at kcc.ky.gov or call 502-564-2900 to file their initial claim. The deadline to apply for assistance is July 22, 2025.
Updated information will be communicated on the Kentucky Career Center website and through future press releases with detailed information. DUA is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and benefits are not charged to employers.
Following the storms, the Governor urged local officials to start the federal Individual Assistance and Public Assistance damage assessments and asked Kentuckians who experienced storm damage to take photographs to document damages before cleaning up and to report those losses to their local emergency management officials.
Gov. Beshear also activated the State Emergency Operations Center and activated the state’s price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians from overpriced goods and services as they cleaned up from the severe weather.
Evansville Day School Receives Major Grant
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New cameras and video equipment
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A school-wide PA system
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A student creative suite subscription
Lt. Governor Beckwith, OCRA announce new round of training and capacity building program for rural communities
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INDIANAPOLIS (May 29, 2025) – The Office of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced a new round of the Rural Empowerment and Development program has been made available. The program is a capacity-building and planning initiative created in partnership with Ball State University’s Indiana Communities Institute. RED is designed to enhance community engagement and assist in the implementation of actionable projects. Each participating local team will undergo a four- to six-month program tailored to each community’s specific needs. “Indiana is taking bold steps to empower our rural communities,” Lieutenant Governor Beckwith said. “The RED program isn’t just about training – it’s a launchpad that gives local leaders the tools to innovate and create plans tailored to their needs.” RED begins with an intensive multi-day learning experience and continues over several months with coaching from the Indiana Communities Institute. Throughout the process, the community develops and refines a vision and community engagement plan. The team will work with the Indiana Communities Institute to analyze data about its community, review existing plans and take steps to identify issues, opportunities and solutions. “The Rural Empowerment and Development program gives communities the framework to build out a plan and increase capacity for future projects,” OCRA Executive Director Fred Glynn said. “I encourage community members and leaders looking to take that next step towards meaningful development to apply.” Each applicant should be made up by a local team of community members and leaders. These local teams should be led by either a county-wide nonprofit or a county government. Additionally, local teams should include two or more incorporated local units of government within the county boundary. Any municipality included must have a population under 50,000 to participate and applicants must not be already involved in the Stellar Pathways or PreservINg Main Street programs. Two local teams will be selected to participate in this round of RED, with staggered start dates in 2025. Applications are now open and will close Wednesday, July 2, at 12 p.m. ET. |
Governor Braun Celebrates Public Safety Wins to Protect Hoosier Families
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun held a ceremonial signing for two major public safety bills: Senate Enrolled Act 324 and House Enrolled Act 1014.
“Keeping Hoosiers safe is our top priority, and we’ve secured several wins for public safety this session. These bills will increase the penalty for pushing fentanyl on our streets, help keep police officers safe, and make our communities safer for Hoosier families.” — Governor Mike Braun
SEA 324 increases the penalty levels of crimes related to fentanyl and provides that a court shall consider requiring certain persons charged with a crime of domestic violence to wear a monitoring device as a condition of bail.
Governor Braun thanked bill author Senator Aaron Freeman and bill sponsor Representative Chris Jeter.
HEA 1014 is a suite of solutions on public safety and common sense.
The law makes being in the country illegally when you commit another crime an aggravating sentencing factor, as well as having distributed a controlled substance.
The law makes clear that governments shouldn’t be organizing sexually explicit performances at taxpayer expense.
The law protects police officers by making clear that force is never justified against a law enforcement officer while trying to resist arrest for a crime.
The law also incentivizes treatment for substance abuse disorders by making successful completion of those programs a mitigating factor in sentencing for certain crimes.
Governor Braun thanked bill author Representative Alex Zimmerman and bill sponsor Senator Sue Glick.