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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction today announced a series of pilot programs designed to increase access to mental health care for inmates in Indiana county jails.
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.
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).
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.
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 82 calls and incidents from Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6, 2025, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 141 calls and incidents from Monday, March 31-Friday, April 4, 2025, including:
Richard D. "Ricky" Hancock, 70, of Buchanan, MI formerly of Jasonville, IN passed away at 1:28 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025 in Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in Niles, MI.
Kenneth Ray Russell, known as Kenny, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Veteran''s Hospital in Indianapolis, at the age 74. He was born in Linton on October 12, 1950, the son of Eleanor (Johnson) Russell and Rollie Russell.
Florence H Clayton, age 89, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at 2:33 am on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Bell Trace Health and Living Center. She was born on August 16, 1935, the daughter of George & Helena (Bolton) Clayton.
Larry A. Poe, 84, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away, on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Hearthstone Health Campus in Bloomington. He was born on January 9, 1941 in Brookville, Pennsylvania to Joe L. and Anita June (Heaton) Poe. Larry married the love of his life, Mary Arlene (Schmitt) Poe on April 28, 1961.
Bruce Button, age 70, of Cincinnati, OH and Worthington, passed away at 8:40 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Troy, NY on September 28, 1954, the son of Dale & Ann (Colquhoun) Button.
Nellie Yvonne ‘Connie’ Dayhoff, 88, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton. She was born on September 20, 1936 in Linton to Clifford William and Eva Mae (Blough) Lynch. Connie married the love of her life, John Dayhoff, Jr. on June 2, 1955.
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FSSA announces new statewide campaign to support Hoosier youth that may be at-risk for justice involvement or substance misuse
/ Posted by StaffINDIANAPOLIS - 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.
Read MoreFSSA announces pilot program to integrate mental health, addiction peer recovery professionals in Indiana county jails
/ Posted by StaffINDIANAPOLIS – 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.
Read MoreBe Well Crisis Helpline is free service providing mental health counseling to Hoosiers during ongoing pandemic
/ Anna RochelleFree 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.
Read MoreBe Well Crisis Helpline answers the call for Hoosiers in need
/ Posted by StaffCrisis 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.
Read MoreRecovery Works expansion will allow Hoosiers charged with or convicted of misdemeanors to receive services
/ Posted by StaffProgram 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.
Read MoreFSSA announces pilot program to treat Hoosiers involved in the justice system
/ Anna RochelleINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction today announced a series of pilot programs designed to increase access to mental health care for inmates in Indiana county jails.
Read MoreIndiana launches Be Well Crisis Helpline to support Hoosiers during COVID-19 pandemic and recovery
/ Posted by StaffINDIANAPOLIS – 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.
Read MoreDivision of Family Resources offices open once again to serve Hoosiers
/ Posted by StaffINDIANAPOLIS – 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).
Read MoreBeWellIndiana provides free mental health and other resources during COVID-19
/ Posted by StaffINDIANAPOLIS – 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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GreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries and sometimes other news from Greene County, Indiana.
Latest Jail Logs
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, April 11, 2025:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, April 10, 2025:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, April 9, 2025:
Latest Activity Logs
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 82 calls and incidents from Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6, 2025, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 141 calls and incidents from Monday, March 31-Friday, April 4, 2025, including:
Court News & Records
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court March 24-April 4, 2025:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, March 24-April 4, 2025:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, March 24-April 4, 2025:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court March 17-March 21, 2025:
Latest Obituaries
John O’Bannon, 81, of Owensburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in the presence of family.
Richard D. "Ricky" Hancock, 70, of Buchanan, MI formerly of Jasonville, IN passed away at 1:28 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025 in Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in Niles, MI.
Jerry Lee Hodges, 79, of Worthington passed away Monday April 7, 2025 at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
Edith Russell Blake, 95 of Linton, IN passed away Wednesday April 9, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton, IN.
Daniel D. Evol, 72, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 10:15 pm Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital at Terre Haute, IN.
Kenneth Ray Russell, known as Kenny, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Veteran''s Hospital in Indianapolis, at the age 74. He was born in Linton on October 12, 1950, the son of Eleanor (Johnson) Russell and Rollie Russell.
Florence H Clayton, age 89, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at 2:33 am on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Bell Trace Health and Living Center. She was born on August 16, 1935, the daughter of George & Helena (Bolton) Clayton.
Larry A. Poe, 84, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away, on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Hearthstone Health Campus in Bloomington. He was born on January 9, 1941 in Brookville, Pennsylvania to Joe L. and Anita June (Heaton) Poe. Larry married the love of his life, Mary Arlene (Schmitt) Poe on April 28, 1961.
Bruce Button, age 70, of Cincinnati, OH and Worthington, passed away at 8:40 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Troy, NY on September 28, 1954, the son of Dale & Ann (Colquhoun) Button.
Nellie Yvonne ‘Connie’ Dayhoff, 88, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton. She was born on September 20, 1936 in Linton to Clifford William and Eva Mae (Blough) Lynch. Connie married the love of her life, John Dayhoff, Jr. on June 2, 1955.
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