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Ring out hope! An Overview of Mental Health America of Indiana. Bringing Wellness Home www.mhai.net. Mental Health America of Indiana. Committed to victory over mental illness and addiction. Bringing Wellness Home www.mhai.net. Mental Health America Training Institute & Conference Center.
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Ring out hope! An Overview of Mental Health America of Indiana Bringing Wellness Home www.mhai.net
Mental Health America of Indiana Committed to victory over mental illness and addiction Bringing Wellness Home www.mhai.net
Mental Health America Training Institute & Conference Center 1441 North Delaware St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
Our Mission: To work for America’s mental health and victory over mental illness and addiction
Affiliate of the National Mental Health America • Largest Mental Health Association in the nation (40 chapters) • Citizen’s organization • Concerned with all aspects of mental health and addiction – • the consumer, family members, and public health policy
Indiana Mental Health Memorial Foundation Mission: To ensure the fiscal health and growth of Mental Health America of Indiana. • Roles: • Provides financial services such as accounting and fiscal oversight • Provides fund development services and special event planning • Provides fiscal analysis and research for MHAI legislative agenda items
Indiana Addiction Issues Coalition (IAIC) • Mission:To educate and influence organizations, • communities, and individuals to effectively address • issues of addictions in Indiana • Indiana Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking(ICRUD) • Mission:To change policies that govern the way • that alcohol is marketed to, sold to, and bought • by youth by mobilizing communities to change policies Addiction Issues
Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol & Drug Abuse (ICAADA) Mission:To advance the field of alcohol and other drug abuse and co-occurring disorders prevention and treatment through provision of addiction counselor testing, credentialing and training programs and advocacy and membership services of the highest quality Emberwood Center Mission:EmberWood Center promotes growth, respect and integrity through community- based services to address the cycle of addiction with individuals and families. Addiction Issues
In addition to the ADC & AADC counselor credentials, • ICAADA offers the following specialty credentials: • Certified Criminal Justice Professional [CCJP] • Certified Co-occurring Disorders Professional [CCDP] • Certified Co-occurring Disorders Professional-Diplomat [CCDP-D] • Certified Clinical Supervisor [CCS] • Certified Prevention Specialist [CPS] • Proposed: • Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist [MATS] • Wellness Recovery Action Plan WRAP certificate (not credential)
Formerly named Community Addiction Services of Indianapolis or CASI • SERVICES: • Adult and Adolescent Outpatient • - drug, • - alcohol, and • - gambling treatment • Prevention • CARF Accredited
Mission:To advocate for providers of addiction services and their consumers Indiana Association of Substance Abuse Providers Indiana ASAP
Mission:To advance conditions that provide an early start toward optimal mental health and to conduct programs operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes Indiana Association for Infant and Toddler Mental Health
Mission:To provide role models for other teens, to introduce individual commitment to community service, to disseminate information about mental illness and treatment and to develop future adults and community leaders free of the stigma associated with mental illness Junior Mental Health Association
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Indiana Mission:To educate patients, families, professional and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as a medical disease; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses
Indiana Mental Health and Aging Coalition Mission:To enhance the mental health of older adults in Indiana through public education, training and advocacy by improving access to mental health services, reducing stigma of mental health and aging, increasing the quality of programs and services, and providing a forum of cooperation and collaboration for the aging and mental health networks
Community Connections Mission:Create and link people with opportunities within their community through a broad spectrum of vocational services, addressing the preferences and interests of our customers
Center of Excellence for Workforce Development Mission:to assist people with disabilities to find meaningful work and stay employed. By partnering with key employers across the state, we are able to facilitate meaningful job matches, provide training to both employers and employees, and ensure success in the workplace.
MHAI Legal Services Mental Health America has a legal service center to works with clients to make sure that they get the representation they need and gain access to services required to protect their rights. Mission Statement To achieve justice for and defend the rights of individuals with disabilities through legal advocacy and representation. Eligibility Criteria An individual is eligible for services from MHAI Legal Services if the individual has a disability (including individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and individuals in recovery) and the legal issue is related to or significantly impacted by the disability. An individual’s income is not a factor in determining eligibility.
Ombudsman Programs • Indiana Public Health and Assistance Ombudsman – a program to help people use public health and assistance programs across Indiana. • Contact Information: Phone: 1-877-246-3243 (1-877-2-IND-AID) • Indiana Mental Health and Addiction Ombudsman– a program to help people who use the mental health and addiction services system throughout Indiana. Contact Information: Phone: 1-800-555-MHAI (1-800-555-6424) • Managed Health Care Ombudsman Program– This program is designed to assist MHS members in finding effective ways to resolve concerns or complaints about the benefits and services provided under their MHS coverage plan. The program provides support to members and their families or representatives and work with MHS and providers to solve problems and misunderstandings and create responses based on an individual’s needs.Contact Information: Phone: 1-877-647-5326
Website MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF INDIANA NEW WEBSITE Go To: www.mhai.net MHAI is pleased to announce the roll out of MHAI’s redesigned WEBSITE as part of a larger public education and communication plan. The new website is more dynamic and interactive and will help us, help you, advocate for mental wellness in your community and in our state. The website provides: Access to Social Media, including Facebook, Twitter, and an Online Support Community Highlights of Upcoming Events and Trainings Monthly and Annual Calendar of Events and Trainings Mymood Monitor, a three minute screening for depression, anxiety, PTSD and Bipolar Illness Find A Therapist locator service Google Map office locator and Map of the MHAI Campus of buildings The Story of the Bell Links to MHA Action Alerts, MHAI Policy Statements, MHAI Subsidiary Organizations Map of MHAI Affiliates Legal Services, Employment Services, Addiction Services, Ombudsman Services Ways to Contribute, How to become a Member, How to Contact Your Legislator How to receive MHAI Alerts, Newsletters, Event information and More Mental Health America of Indiana is a dynamic and growing organization and we hope to continue to enjoy your support as we grow together.
Social Media Presence • Redesigned website www.mhai.net Find us on Facebook: Mental Health America of Indiana Follow us on Twitter @MHAofINDIANA
Contact us: Mental Health America of Indiana 1431 N. Delaware St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-638-3501 www.mhai.net