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FSSA announces new statewide campaign to support Hoosier youth that may be at-risk for justice involvement or substance misuse

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FSSA announces new statewide campaign to support Hoosier youth that may be at-risk for justice involvement or substance misuse

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction is launching a new program to support Hoosier youth in building a stronger sense of self through the Believe in You campaign. The campaign includes resources focusing on specific topics and behaviors that have been identified as risk areas for alcohol and substance misuse, such as developing mental strength, positive thinking, coping techniques and self-control.

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FSSA announces pilot program to integrate mental health, addiction peer recovery professionals in Indiana county jails

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FSSA announces pilot program to integrate mental health, addiction peer recovery professionals in Indiana county jails

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction today announced the launch of a pilot program designed to engage incarcerated individuals with mental health and substance use disorders with certified peer professionals and wraparound services.

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Be Well Crisis Helpline is free service providing mental health counseling to Hoosiers during ongoing pandemic

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Be Well Crisis Helpline is free service providing mental health counseling to Hoosiers during ongoing pandemic

Free service launched to support Hoosier mental health during pandemic will continue into 2023: INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced that its Be Well Crisis Helpline has surpassed 25,000 calls, a milestone in its ongoing efforts to provide Hoosiers with free, confidential mental health counseling and resources.

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Be Well Crisis Helpline answers the call for Hoosiers in need

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Be Well Crisis Helpline answers the call for Hoosiers in need

Crisis counselors have helped more than 6,000 Hoosiers experiencing emotional distress from COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS – The Be Well Crisis Helpline recently passed an important milepost as it enters its sixth month of operation. The free service was launched in July to support the mental health needs of Hoosiers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The service has answered more than 6,000 calls for help as it continues to provide 24/7 access to experienced and compassionate counselors, specially trained to help with the personal challenges that have come along with this pandemic.

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Recovery Works expansion will allow Hoosiers charged with or convicted of misdemeanors to receive services

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Recovery Works expansion will allow Hoosiers charged with or convicted of misdemeanors to receive services

Program expansion currently is a pilot program offered in 26 Indiana counties (not yet in Greene County) but in the future may expand to be offered statewide.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction recently announced that its Recovery Works program will expand to serve Hoosiers charged with or convicted of misdemeanor offenders.

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Indiana launches Be Well Crisis Helpline to support Hoosiers during COVID-19 pandemic and recovery

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Indiana launches Be Well Crisis Helpline to support Hoosiers during COVID-19 pandemic and recovery

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the launch of the Be Well Crisis Helpline, a confidential resource available through Indiana 211 that will allow Hoosiers to call and speak with a trained counselor 24/7. The free Be Well Crisis Helpline was established by FSSA’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction in direct response to the elevated levels of stress and anxiety Hoosiers are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Division of Family Resources offices open once again to serve Hoosiers

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Division of Family Resources offices open once again to serve Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS – This week the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has reopened its local Division of Family Resources offices in all 92 counties for Hoosiers preferring in-person service. The offices had been closed to the public since March 20 in an effort to help contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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BeWellIndiana provides free mental health and other resources during COVID-19

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BeWellIndiana provides free mental health and other resources during COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today launched a new website, BeWellIndiana.org, that will provide Hoosiers with free mental health resources that have been vetted by experts. The site is designed to address the increase in anxiety, depression and other mental health issues caused by the pandemic, including both first-time issues as well as preexisting mental health concerns.

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