| “Access to mental health care is an issue affecting many individuals, families and communities. According to data collected by the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, approximately 22% of Hoosiers experience mental illness each year, and half with serious mental illness go untreated.
This is why I supported Senate Bill 1, which would improve mental health care access by building out a system of certified behavioral health clinics in Indiana, establishing the next step for improving our mental health care system.
While there is no single solution for Hoosiers suffering from mental illness, SB 1 will move Indiana toward getting help to those in need when they need it.Â
SB 1 passed the Senate unanimously and will now be considered by the House of Representatives.
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If you or someone you know is ever experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8.” |
