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BHMC Indiana – January 2021 Shared ResourcesFor additional questions on any of these resources, please contact Sylvia Maixner, Indiana State Coordinator at smaixnerbhmc@.Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u Children and Family Resources PAGEREF _Toc60737147 \h 2Connecting with the Community PAGEREF _Toc60737148 \h 4Education PAGEREF _Toc60737149 \h 7Employment PAGEREF _Toc60737150 \h 8Financial Resources and Announcements PAGEREF _Toc60737151 \h 11Fitness Opportunities PAGEREF _Toc60737152 \h 14Medical Resources PAGEREF _Toc60737153 \h 15Mental Health Care Resources PAGEREF _Toc60737154 \h 17Military Specific Resources PAGEREF _Toc60737155 \h 22Nutritional Resources PAGEREF _Toc60737156 \h 27Trainings and Webinars PAGEREF _Toc60737157 \h 30Children and Family ResourcesCovered with LoveWabash Valley based non-profit diaper bankCovered With Love is standing in the gap of child poverty by providing diapers, disposable training pants, wipes, and baby hygiene products to families in need or in crisis. Child Education Coalition WebinarsHealthy Screen Time Habits01/06/2112:00 – 1:00 PM Management for Elementary School Age Students01/12/2112:00 – 1:00 PM Management for Middle School and High School Students 01/13/2112:00 – 1:00 PM Math Activities at Home for Elementary School Students01/19/2112:00 – 1:00 PM a Love of Learning01/20/2112:00 – 1:00 PM My Way Pre-KIt's not too late for families to apply for this school year! Go to Early Ed Connect to submit your application today. with the CommunityDNR requesting gray fox reportsIn 2020, DNR began a gray fox research project in collaboration with the Wildlife Ecology Institute and Luther College. You can help make the project successful by reporting gray fox sightings. Gray foxes have brown legs and ear backs, and a black stripe down the top of their tail, as opposed to red foxes, which have black legs and ear backs, and usually a white tip on the tail. Learn more about the project and find a form to submit sightings online. teeth neededAs part of ongoing research with Purdue University, DNR needs teeth from coyotes hunted or trapped during the regulated season. Teeth are needed from 30 Indiana counties: Benton, Brown, Carroll, Clark, Crawford, DeKalb, Elkhart, Floyd, Fountain, Greene, Harrison, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, LaGrange, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Newton, Noble, Orange, Owen, Perry, St. Joseph, Steuben, Tippecanoe, Warren, Washington, and White.Help us spread the word. We need several hundred coyote teeth to make this project successful. You can request teeth envelopes and an instruction sheet by emailing WildlifeIndex@dnr. or calling 812-822-3304.Apply for light goose hunting opportunitiesThe light goose conservation order is open from Feb. 15 through March 31, statewide. The light goose conservation order is a continental effort to reduce snow and Ross’s goose populations by allowing hunting for these species outside of the regular season. An Indiana hunting license, Indiana waterfowl stamp privilege, and a free permit are required to participate. A federal duck stamp and HIP registration are not necessary. The free permit and additional information are available online. Day of Service, Jan. 18On Jan. 18, help celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by taking on the 5 gallon challenge at any DNR property across the state.Bring a small bag or bucket to a DNR property and pick up trash as you enjoy your visit. Your small act of kindness will help keep public lands and waterways healthy and beautiful for people and wildlife.Find a property to visit on Jan. 18 at on.recfinder.If you post a picture on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, tag Indiana DNR and use #bucketINtrashOUT to share your good work.Educational resources available for living with wildlifeWhile many animals slow down during the winter months, some are becoming increasingly active. Coyote sightings are more common during wintertime, and other wildlife will be looking for warm places to seek shelter and feed.Individuals interested in learning more about living with wildlife, whether their intention is to dissuade wild animals from their backyard or invite them in, are encouraged to check out recorded webinars with DNR’s urban biologists. webinars include Living with Wildlife (Backyard Edition), which highlights ways to increase positive interactions with wildlife and help our wild neighbors. A two-part series on Building Backyard Habitat is also available to viewers.Individuals who have questions about wildlife in their area are always welcome to reach out to their district wildlife biologist. the Date for our second Winter Weekend Getaway!We will be hosting our second Winter Weekend Getaway at Clifty Falls State Park on Jan. 8-10, 2021. Friday night will include a Live Birds of Prey presentation. Other topics covered throughout the weekend will include the History of Clifty Falls State Park, Winter Tree ID, Night Sounds, Live Reptiles and Amphibians, and more! Registration is required for this event and can be done at cliftyinnwinterweekendgetaway..If you would like to reserve a room at the Clifty Inn for the weekend at a discounted rate of $89/night plus tax, use Group Code 0108WW. Please note that reserving a room at the inn does not reserve your spot to participate in the event. You must register for the event separately. Masks will be required during all programs.Deer hunting season still underwayMultiple deer hunting seasons are ongoing or will be starting soon. Deer archery season lasts until Jan. 3, 2021. Hunters will be able to take deer with muzzleloaders starting Dec. 5 through Dec. 20. The special antlerless firearms season starts Dec. 26 and runs until Jan. 3, 2021. The special antlerless season is open statewide this year except in counties with a county bonus antlerless designation of “A.” Deer reduction zones are open until Jan. 31, 2021.Questions about deer seasons and regulations can be directed to the Deer Hotline by email at INDeerHotline@dnr. or by phone at 812-334-3795, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.2021 state park passes and permits now availableThe 2021 Indiana state park passes, lake permits, off-road cycling permits, and horse tags are now available at property offices and front gates, and online at .A resident annual entrance pass costs $50. A non-resident annual entrance pass for visitors who live outside the state costs $70. Annual entrance passes are not valid for entrance to the Indiana State Museum, State Historic Sites, or Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center.Golden Hoosier Passports cost $25 and are available to all Hoosier residents 65 and older.EducationIndiana Wesleyan University Military BenefitsMilitary assistance – tuition, credit transference, benefit assistance Way announces teacher training programUnited Way of the Wabash Valley has announced a new program to help address a shortage of trained early childhood education teachers.The group's Success By 6 Council wants to help address the problem with its Early Childhood Education Credential Assistance Program.The program has made $30,000 available as educational fulfillment incentives to those who complete their credential/degree program using the federally funded and Indiana-administered Teacher Education and Compensation Helps program or Illinois' Gateways Scholarship Program.These are currently funded programs that provide tuition reimbursement to students in the early childhood education field.This United Way gap funding will be available to support individuals as an additional direct monetary incentive to complete their education and also as an incentive payment to assist the individual's early childhood education program employer as they support their employees to help them attain their educational goals. The incentive funding will range from $500 to $1,500 based on the credential or degree type.Individuals interested in applying for the Early Childhood Education Credential Assistance Program opportunity can find the full details and requirements on the United Way website at funding.Direct questions about the program to Mark Johnson at mjohnson@EmploymentDepartment of Correction Job FairsJanuary 2021 Virtual Hiring Events hosted by the Indiana Department of CorrectionNew Castle, Ind. - Sometimes you just know when it's time to start something new. Here is your chance. Start YOUR new, challenging and rewarding career with the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC).An IDOC Recruiter and a representative from the Human Resources Department will be available to answer questions and schedule interviews. Information about locations with immediate openings will also be presented.Each virtual hiring event will be hosted on Microsoft Teams at the listed time and date. All times are Eastern Standard Time January 6, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. January 13, 2021 at 6 p.m. January 23, at 11 a.m. January 27 at 3 p.m.There are a variety of open positions, but the greatest need is for Correctional Officers and Maintenance Staff.COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center Agents for the State of IndianaIndiana's Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA) is seeking applicants for full time ?contractor employment to support Indiana's vaccine information delivery program. This call center support for Hoosiers to gain access to up-to-date, scientifically sound vaccine information will be supported through virtual technology allowing a flexible schedule to work from home. All training materials and guidance will be provided by the State. As the vaccination plan develops, the information available to callers will be updated and guidance and updates will be available to all call center agents.The vaccination call center will be open 5 days a week Monday – Friday each week from 8am to 5pm EST.Pay: $16.00 per hour State Police Seeks Recruits for the 81st Recruit AcademyThe Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 81st Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at . This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police.Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted for the 81st Recruit Academy.Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for an Indiana State Trooper:Must be a United States citizen.Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee. (Appointment date is December 2, 2021)Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.Must possess a valid driver's license to operate an automobile.Must be willing, if appointed, to reside and serve anywhere within the State of Indiana as designated by the Superintendent.Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). The starting salary for an Indiana State Police Department Recruit is $1,615.39 bi-weekly during the academy training. At the completion of academy training, the starting salary is $48,000.00 a year. Recruits of the 81st Recruit Academy are offered an excellent health care plan, which includes medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage for both current and retired employees, along with their families, until reaching age 65. The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service. Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program. Student loan forgiveness programs are being offered at this time through the following: *Current Law Enforcement Officers having a minimum of three years of merit full time law enforcement – this service will be considered a primary factor when district assignments are determined. Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as an Indiana State Trooper by visiting to find the recruiter assigned to your area.November Indiana County, City & MSA Employment ReportINDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 21, 2020) – Links to November 2020 employment data for Indiana counties, cities and MSA’s are listed below:Employment Report (LAUS)Labor Force Estimates for U.S., Indiana, MSAs, Counties, and Cities of Indiana Counties by Unemployment Rate Report (CES)Seasonally-Adjusted Employment Table for Indiana Employment Table for Indiana Employment Listing – Statewide & MSAs’S NOTE: Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), sub-state level data are not seasonally adjusted due to sample size. For example, over the course of a year, the size of the labor force, employment and unemployment levels, and other measures of labor market undergo fluctuations due to seasonal events including changes in weather, harvests, major holidays, and school schedules. Therefore, for more accurate comparisons, data should be compared to the same month from prior years, not the previous month, as to better account for non-economic factors.The December 2020 Indiana Employment Report will be released on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern) and the December 2020 Indiana County, City and MSA Employment Report will be released on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern).November Indiana Employment Report Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 5.0 percent for November, and the national rate is 6.7 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of the labor force.Indiana’s labor force had a net decrease of 40,274 over the previous month. This was a result of a decrease of 17,345 unemployed residents and a decrease of 22,929 employed residents. Indiana's total labor force, which includes both Hoosiers employed and those seeking employment, stands at 3.33 million, and the state’s 62.9 percent labor force participation rate remains above the national rate of 61.5 percent.Learn more about how unemployment rates are calculated here: by SectorPrivate sector employment has decreased by 87,600 over the year and decreased by 200 over the previous month. The monthly decrease is primarily due to losses in the Professional and Business Services (-3,800) and the Leisure and Hospitality (-3,000) sectors. Losses were offset by gains in the Construction (3,700) and the Other (2,300), which includes Mining and Logging, IT and Other Services, sectors. Total private employment stands at 2,643,400, which is 105,900 below the January 2019 peak.EDITOR’S NOTES:Data are sourced from November Current Employment Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics – U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsNovember employment data for Indiana Counties, Cities and MSAs will be available Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at noon (Eastern) pending U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics validation.Financial Resources and AnnouncementsIndiana Housing and Community Development Authority UpdateAcross many parts of the state we saw our first snow of the season earlier this week. As the temperature begins to get colder I want to remind everyone of the Energy Assistance Program (EAP).EAP provides a one-time annual benefit that can assist eligible households with the high cost of home energy and from getting their utilities disconnected.A complete list of eligibility requirements and the steps to apply can be found at: eap.ihcda..CARES Act benefitOn top of the standard EAP assistance, an additional $350 CARES Act benefit remains available for households who have experienced a loss in employment income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The local service provider reviewing the application will determine if a household is eligible for the standard EAP assistance along with the additional CARES Act benefit.Demand has increasedUnderstanding the need was likely greater due to COVID-19, we began accepting applications for this program year on September 14th. With that said, compared to the first 60 days of the applications being accepted during last program year, we have seen about a 30% increase. Therefore, it may take longer for our network of local service providers to review and process applications.I encourage anyone that thinks they may need assistance paying their heat and electric bill this winter to visit eap.ihcda. or call 2-1-1 at their earliest convenience.Any Indiana household that has been financially impacted by COVID-19, if they have not already, should subscribe and receive updates on housing and utility assistance programs here. CDC’s eviction moratorium has been expanded to January 31, 2021.A Safe Path HomeLeaving the maze behind: introducing a new way for survivors to find safe & affordable housing.Finding housing help for survivors of domestic or dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, or human trafficking can be complicated. A safe home is possible. There is a way with Indiana’s Coordinated Entry System (CES). By focusing on the person, not the project, CES avoids the maze and frustrating dead ends, creating a way for providers to help survivors find a safe, affordable place to call home.Moving from a project-centered system to a person-centered system, CES shifts the focus for the Continuum of Care. This focus encourages providers to assess the person’s situation to prioritize their immediate and long-term needs, regardless of how or where they sought help and the order in which they requested help. The shift in focus allows providers to work cohesively towards the best fit for the individual based on vulnerabilities and barriers. Providers serve an important role as a wayfinder, simplifying the process of finding safe, affordable housing for survivors. Indiana’s CES now provides a way for providers to help survivors navigate the system and find housing help. Learn more at .LifeCents Wellness PlatformLIFECENTS is an online program designed to help users acquire the knowledge and confidence to make smarter everyday decisions. It uses AI and algorithms to curate content, personalized action plans, and goals that are most relevant to the user. Related Tax ScamThe Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) would like to alert all Hoosiers of a tax scam reported by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This scam is sent through text message and is trying to trick individuals into providing personal information in order to receive a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment.The scam text message reads:"You have received a direct deposit of $1,200 from COVID-19 TREAS FUND. Further action is required to accept this payment into your account. Continue here to accept this payment …" The text includes a link to a fake web address.The IRS has advised people who receive this text scam to take a screen shot of the text message and then include the screenshot in an email to phishing@ with the following information:Date/Time/Timezone that they received the text messageThe number that appeared on their Caller IDThe number that received the text messageMore information in regards to the scam can be found on the IRS website.The Will Center - Energy Assistance Applications:It's that time of year when we start thinking about our heat bills. As the temperatures drop and energy bill goes up!We can help you complete your applications for assistance with Duke Energy and Vectren providing help in paying those bills. You can contact Ada Ruth Short at the WILL Center with our main number of 812-298-9455. She will need your income, photo ID, and your most recent bill. For your income she can use your bank statement for Social Security or your award letter from Social Security. The process of the paperwork doesn't take more than approximately 30 minutes. The process is completed by the WICCA office. You will see a credit on your bill showing how many dollars were applied to your bill. We are more than happy to help you with this process. It's a great way to stretch your dollars in staying warm. OpportunitiesRHI Sports BlastIMPORTANT DATESDue to the fluidity of Covid-19 the following dates are subject to change. Please wear a mask upon the arrival of all of our clinics.EVERY FRIDAY- Veterans Gentle and Relaxation Yoga - 9:00 am - 10:00 amEVERY SATURDAY - Punch For Veterans Virtual exercise class - veterans and civilians welcome 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMEVERY TUESDAY - YOGA - 9:00 am - 10:00 amJanuary 12th - Love Your Brain Yoga - 6 week classJanuary 23rd - Adaptive Downhill Skiing at Perfect NorthJune 23rd and 24th - Cicero Adaptive Water ski ClinicJuly 22nd and 23rd - Culver Adaptive Water Ski ClinicCommunity Fitness remains closedMore information can be found here: Code January Event - iResolveHealthCode’s iResolve.? January challenge is all about YOU; that 2021 will be your best year ever! Choose your own mileage goal, get moving, have fun, and stay safely socially connected! Registration includes participation in iResolve., your “Resolution Bib”, setting your January mileage goal and choosing your own activities, your personal profile page to enter and view activity; if applicable your organization's private leaderboard. And being part of the amazing HealthCode global community! ResourcesRemote services webinar opportunity for individuals and familiesThe Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services is excited to share an opportunity for individuals and families to learn more about using remote support services. One of six Indiana remote supports providers, THS Remote Support Services, is offering a webinar on Jan. 28, 2021, at 11 a.m. EST, for individuals and families that are interested in learning more about how remote supports can assist them in their vision of a good life. Please see registration information below.THS Remote Support Services will be hosting this particular webinar and BDDS will continue to share information from our other approved providers as they offer similar opportunities. This announcement is not meant to be an endorsement or recommendation of THS Remote Support Services over other remote supports providers and is only intended to share an opportunity for individuals and families to learn more.When: Jan 28, 2021, 11 a.m. ESTTopic: Remote Supports Introduction / InformationRegister in advance for this webinar: registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.These will also be recorded and posted for future viewing. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact bqis.help@fssa..Remote support services webinar opportunities for individuals and familiesThe Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services is excited to share webinar opportunities for individuals and families to learn more about using remote support services. One of six Indiana remote supports providers, SafeinHome, is offering a series of webinars in January and February for individuals and families that are interested in learning more about how remote supports can assist them in their vision of a good life. There will be three different topics, each being offered multiple times throughout this series. Please see below for specific information on dates and times for each topic.BQIS will continue to share information from our other approved providers as they offer similar opportunities. This announcement is not meant to be an endorsement or recommendation of SafeinHome over other remote supports providers and is only intended to share an opportunity for individuals and families to learn more.Title: Independence – if you can imagine it – SafeinHome can support itDescription: Learn how a remote supports service can support learning, independence and safety.Dates/Times: 1/25/21, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST and 1/27/21, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ESTTitle: How I can be more independent in my life?Description: Person-centered solution process supporting community engagement, activities of daily living and safety.Dates/Times: 2/9/21, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST and 2/11/21, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ESTLink is the same for all webinar dates and time: ID: 885 6836 9534Passcode: 072037These will also be recorded and posted for future viewing. If you have any questions, please contact bqis.help@fssa..VA COVID-19 Vaccine UpdateWhat You Need to Know About the COVID-19 VaccineVA is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to plan how to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine when one is available, all while prioritizing Veteran and employee safety. Your VA medical facility will update you when vaccines are available. Center for PTSDUsing the National Center for PTSD’s interactive PTSD Treatment Decision Aid is a great way to take action and start on your path to recovery. With this powerful resource you can compare effective PTSD treatment options and develop an individualized plan to share with your provider.On our website you will also find information about:Treatment programsFinding a therapistCare for women VeteransSelf-help and copingLearning more about treatment is the first step towards getting the care you need. Health Care ResourcesPsych Hub Communication GuideInclusive Language & Imagery for Mental Health ContentMental health is complex. But, communicating about it doesn’t have to be.That’s why we’ve put together a communication guide for you to take the guesswork out of how to talk about and depict mental health in your communications.Effective mental health communication is one of the biggest drivers for reducing stigma and creating an inclusive environment.Our guide will dive into the best mental health communication practices every individual and organization should consider.Here’s what we’ll cover:Building an empowering mental health content strategy throughout your organization’s communications.Destigmatizing words and phrases to use in everyday conversations about mental health, substance use, and suicide.Creating content that utilizes person-first language and is representative of different groups’ preferences.What to say, what not to say, and, most important, why.Plus, we provide tips for depictions and visuals for creating graphics and videos along the way! Well Crisis Helpline answers the call for Hoosiers in needCrisis counselors have helped more than 6,000 Hoosiers experiencing emotional distress from COVID-19The 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.“While we recognize that each of these calls is a cry for help from a Hoosier experiencing feelings of distress and anxiety, likely aggravated by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are also comforted to know that, through the Be Well Crisis Helpline, they are connecting with someone who can listen, assess their needs, and help,” said Jennifer Sullivan, M.D., M.P.H., secretary of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration.To date the Be Well Crisis Helpline has answered 6,049 calls, with an average talk time of 18 minutes and 10 seconds, but with an average wait time of only 16 seconds. To reach a counselor, anyone in Indiana can simply call 2-1-1, enter their ZIP code, and follow the prompts to reach the Be Well Crisis Helpline.According to data collected by the counselors, 46% of the callers have a pre-existing trauma or substance use or mental health problem. Following their conversations, the counselors referred 29% percent of the callers to mental health treatment, 24% for additional community-based resources such as food, clothing, housing or utility assistance, and another 16% for additional crisis counseling. In just over 1% of the cases, following telephone counseling, Be Well Crisis Helpline counselors have determined the situation is critical and have called 9-1-1 to get the callers the immediate help they need.“This data tells us that the Be Well Crisis Helpline is playing a critical role in the health care continuum for Hoosiers who feel like they are in distress as a result of this pandemic,” said Jay Chaudhary, director of FSSA’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction. “Hundreds of our fellow Hoosiers have begun to receive treatment for the mental health issues they face, and likely faced prior to COVID-19. We strongly encourage anyone who feels like they could use the help to call us at 2-1-1.”The top distress reactions counselors are encountering on the calls include isolation or withdrawal (34%), issues with sleep (34%), anxiety or fearfulness (32%), and difficulty concentrating (27%).“We are also getting referrals from first responders who know they can rely on the Be Well Crisis Helpline as a new resource in their toolkit to deal with persons under mental stress,” added Chaudhary. “This helpline has come at the right time for Hoosiers who are under real mental distress and need someplace to turn for help.”The Be Well Crisis Helpline is funded by a Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. More information on the Be Well Crisis Helpline can be found at . Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with assistance and answers from thousands of statewide health and human service resources — quickly, easily and confidentially. Indiana 211 became part of FSSA earlier this year.SAMHSA ResourcesCrisis Services: Meeting Needs, Saving LivesThis compendium details crisis intervention services, best practices, and related components of crisis services, for use by a wide array of community leaders and health care providers to work toward better outcomes for Americans in crisis. The book is composed of SAMHSA’s “National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care: Best Practice Toolkit” and related papers on crisis services. for Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, and Suicide Attempts among YouthThe goal of this guide is to provide interventions to treat for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth. It provides research on implementation and examples of the ways that these recommendations can be implemented. Program Demonstrates Positive Results for Patients ServedIn 2019, opioid use disorder decreased significantly to 1.6 million from 2.0 million in 2018, suggesting that efforts to increase access to Medication-Assisted Treatment psychosocial and community recovery supports have made a significant impact. Suicide PreventionThe mission is to change the culture of workplaces to reduce job strain and negative, fear-based, prejudicial and discriminatory thoughts, behaviors and systems regarding suicide and mental health while at the same time promoting psychologically healthy norms and environments.The overarching goals of the best practices are twofold:1. To engage employer/professional association leadership to address suicide prevention in a comprehensive way.2. To provide a roadmap to workplace leaders who wish to engage in this culture-change process.We seek to achieve our vision by developing a set of guidelines that:1. Give employers and professional associations an opportunity to pledge to engage in the effort of suicide prevention.2. Demonstrate an implementation structure for workplace best practice in a comprehensive approach.3. Provide data and resources to advance the cause of workplace suicide prevention.4. Bring together diverse stakeholders in a collaborative public-private model.5. Make recommendations for easily deployed tools, trainings and resources for short-term action inside of long-term system-wide change.TAKE the PLEDGECommit to act now to prevent suicide and take action that will make suicide prevention a health and safety priority at your workplace or professional association. Works expansion will allow Hoosiers charged with or convicted of misdemeanors to receive servicesProgram currently connects only those with felony charges and convictions with behavioral health and substance use treatmentThe Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction today announced that its Recovery Works program will expand to serve Hoosiers charged with or convicted of misdemeanor offenders.Recovery Works was established in 2015 as voucher-based system to support partnerships between the criminal justice system and mental health and addiction treatment providers to reduce recidivism and encourage recovery. To date the program has only been available to someone facing a felony charge or with a prior felony conviction. Recovery Works has now developed a pilot program targeting the needs of individuals charged with a misdemeanor crime to help address the gap in mental health and substance use treatment resources for this specific group and to provide access to the necessary treatment at an approved treatment provider.“Recovery Works is a model program: collaborative, evidence based, and driven by data and outcomes, said Jay Chaudhary, J.D., DMHA director. “We are thrilled for this opportunity to expand crucial services to the misdemeanant population and are confident that the outcomes will be equally positive.”Twenty treatment providers and recovery residences serving 26 Indiana counties were selected for the pilot, through an application process. DMHA and its Recovery Works team hope the pilot program will provide the data and insight needed to expand the entire program to include people with misdemeanor charges statewide.“This pilot program is critical in reducing the disproportionate number of persons with mental health and substance use disorders that are entering our justice-involved settings,” said Douglas Huntsinger, Indiana Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement. “Recovery Works is one way we’re trying to address this societal issue. The hope is that by increasing access to treatment and wraparound services, we’re able to reduce recidivism and future involvement in the justice system, while also helping a person sustain their recovery.”The 20 participating agencies and the counties they serve are:Choices Consulting Center: Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion, VigoCommunity Howard Behavioral Health: Clinton, Howard, TiptonDC USA: VanderburghFamilies First, Inc: Hancock, MarionFrom This Space: MarionGrant-Blackford Mental Health: LakeInfinity Counseling and Wellness: LakeInnovative Recovery: MarionLakeside Behavioral Solutions: LakeLifeSpring Health: Clark, Crawford, Dubois, Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson, Orange, Perry, Scott, Spencer, WashingtonMission 25: WhitleyNew Living Center: MarionNortheastern Center: Dekalb, LaGrange, Noble, SteubenPlace of Grace: HuntingtonPlanted Seed Ministries: LakeSouthwestern Behavioral Healthcare: Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, WarrickStagz: MarionSTAR Care: AllenTalitha Koum: HancockTogether We Can: MarionCriminal justice agencies in these counties will identify candidates for the pilot and refer them to the participating agencies.Questions from providers or the community about the new Recovery Works misdemeanor pilot program can be directed to Recovery.Works@fssa..How Right NowAn easy to follow website that offers resources and support in times of mental distress. Training VideoRefresh your knowledge and skills around Veteran suicide prevention with the S.A.V.E training provided by the VA. We can all be that one person for someone if we are ready and willing to do so. Please click below and start the conversation. Specific ResourcesSpotlight on VA Blog PostsFederal tools to help maximize GI Bill? education benefitsAccess the information here: Veteran Resources for 2020 Relief for Caregivers Sisterhood InitiativeA national peer support community of and for women of the militaryIt is a safe space among military sisters who get it and always have your six. It is a place to connect, share experiences and resources, and explore our own personal missions as proud women Veterans. – Social Connection for Veterans resource to connect with other veterans Become a part of conversations that simply cannot exist anywhere else, with men and women from all five branches of the US military.VA Now Has One Centralized Phone Number for all Customer ServiceThe new number is 800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411), and provides a single access point to all VA contact centers. Make sure to add the number to your contacts for easy access.The number is available anytime 24/7/365.But the other numbers are not going away. That means if you can't remember or lose the new number, the line you've been using for years to contact your desired division will still work.The Veterans Crisis Line can also still be reached directly at 800-273-8255 or by texting 838255, and the White House VA Hotline is also still available to help veterans or family members with problems at 855-948-2311.But officials want to make sure veterans know they can use the new number, too."1-800-MyVA411 is always the right number to reach VA...[it] provides easy access to specialized contact centers as well as an option to immediately talk to a live agent," VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said in a statement.Callers dialing 800-MyVA411 will have the option of being immediately connected with a live person by pressing "0" on their phone for further assistance or transfer to the proper customer service team.Currently the new 800-MyVA411 helpline provides information on:COVID-19 updates.Healthcare eligibility and enrollment details and problems.Personal information on VA benefits, such as disability, compensation and pension, education programs, caregiver support, insurance, home loans, and memorial benefits.Finding the closest VA medical center, or other VA location and connecting callers directly with that office.Assistance with paying off debts to the VA.MWR Winter Reading Challenge The challenge will run from December 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021. Readers of all ages can participate. Check out the website () to get registered, learn about the prizes, how to enter and more.VA’s Women Veterans Quick Start Guide now availableThe VA Women Veterans Quick Start Guide (QSG) provides clear and concise information on how to apply for benefits and access VA health care. How to schedule regular checkups, fill prescriptions and access specialists, such as cardiologists, gynecologists and mental health providers, are outlined in the latest quick start guide. screenshot of VA women Veterans quick start guideWomen Veterans have their own unique health care needs, some combat related. VA has been, and continues to be, committed to making sure that Women Veterans receive the best available care for all of their specific health care needs.The new Quick Start Guide helps female Veterans understand what documentation is needed and how to apply for VA benefits, along with a summary of health care services and resources including:How to apply for VA healthcare.full listing of health care services.Center for Women Veterans.VA Women Veterans Call Center 1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636).Military Sexual Trauma and Combat PTSD care and resources. – COVID-19 Vaccine InformationWho will get a COVID-19 vaccine first?The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine. We have a limited amount of this vaccine to start.We’ve worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners to develop a phased plan that will help us do the most good for the most people during this time. Under this phased plan, we’ll first offer vaccines to Veterans in our long-term care facilities and frontline VA health care workers. Vaccinating our health care workers first helps us continue providing care for VeteransAfter 2 groups, we’ll begin to offer vaccines to more Veterans who are at high risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19. Your VA health care team will contact you if you’re eligible to get a vaccine during this time.We will follow CDC guidelines for determining who is considered to be at high risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19. Factors that may influence the risk of severe disease include the following:Age. The risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19 increases with age.Existing health problems. People with certain health problems (like diabetes, heart disease, or obesity) have a higher risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19.Other factors that raise a person’s risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19, such as living in a nursing home or other group living facility.More questions answered at: covid-19-vaccine/ETS Sponsorship ProgramThe ETS Sponsorship Program, established in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Army, exists to sponsor Soldiers through the transition process from military to civilian life.The program centers on a personal relationship between the Soldier, who is leaving the military, and a Sponsor, who is trained and certified, and perhaps equally important, empathetic and dedicated to helping the Soldier and family members. ETS -Expiration of Term of Service- should be an exciting opportunity for the Soldier who is opening the door to the next chapter of life. Yet, often, the stresses associated with walking through this door are challenging. The ETS Sponsorship Program ensures that the Soldier - and the Family - do not walk alone. Our Sponsors, who live in the community, will not only walk through the door with the Soldier, but will continue to coach and guide throughout the process.This program builds a much-needed bridge between the VA and the U.S. Army. Our program provides the Soldier a real relationship with a Sponsor that is personal, connected, and meaningful.’s Warrior FoundationWe are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization with a primary mission to provide cost-free therapeutic retreat weekends to our Veterans, Gold Star Families, and First Responders. in Bloomfield, IndianaFacebook Groups for Veteran StudentsFacebook Groups for GI Bill students offer virtual supportCheck out and join two Facebook groups, VetWorking and MilVet to view GI Bill resources and connect with others, including Veterans Benefits Administration staff. With over 470k followers, these groups provide an invaluable opportunity to support our Veteran community online as virtual work and education continue. OneSource – New Specialty Consultations for Transitioning VeteransThe Transitioning Veterans specialty consultation from Military OneSource helps you navigate the resources, benefits and programs that pave the way for a successful transition to civilian life. Eligible service members can call anytime to schedule free, personalized support sessions. Over phone or video sessions, Military OneSource consultants can help transitioning veterans:Identify goals Understand veterans’ benefits like health, dental, vision and life insurance Explore education opportunities Prepare for the workforce with referrals to resources for resume building and mock interviews Become familiar with VA requirements and procedures Consultations are available: To active-duty, Guard and reserve members transitioning to civilian life For 365 days before your separation date and 365 days after Military spouses can get transition assistance through the Military Spouse Transition Program, or MySTeP. Get started at . You can schedule a consultation anytime, 24/7: Call Military OneSource at 800-342-9647Live chat at MilitaryOneSource.milM.A.S.H. MinistriesWhat is M.A.S.H.?M.A.S.H. or Mobile Assistance for Service men and women at Home is a Christian counseling service based in Indianapolis, Indiana with a focus on veterans, first responders, and those dealing with the effects of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). M.A.S.H. is a federally recognized 501c3 nonprofit organization established on February 19, 2015. M.A.S.H.'s original focus was to work solely with veterans and their families. After traveling to Las Vegas to work with those effected by the tragedy from October 1, 2017, our focus has since increased to include first responders nationwide as well as those who are struggling with the effects of PTSD. While we base our services in Indiana, we do travel throughout the country to help those in need. With the expansion of ministry, our director has become a PTSD chaplain. The purpose of becoming a PTSD chaplain is to be able to aide in situations such as Las Vegas and gain more credibility when going to those places. Loan Debt Relief for Military FamiliesMilitary Family Learning Network Blog Post Park Entrance Fees WaivedThe National Park Service in partnership with Operation Live Well would like to thank military personnel and their families for their service and invite them to enjoy their national parks. Starting this month, in addition to those currently serving, Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans receive free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges and forests. The free access program is a way to thank America’s veterans and Gold Star families for their support of our country and to encourage them to explore recreational opportunities on their public lands and waters. (More information: ) 1-minute video to watch or share: ResourcesSNAP recipients in Indiana may now purchase online at ALDI stores, through a partnership with Instacart online grocery platformALDI and Instacart offer third online purchasing option for Hoosier SNAP usersSNAP recipients in Indiana now have a third option for using their Hoosier Works EBT cards to purchase groceries online for pickup or delivery: ALDI, working in partnership with Instacart, joins Amazon and Walmart, which were approved for online purchases earlier this year. SNAP participants are automatically eligible to participate in this program and do not need to apply.“We are pleased to add another retailer to provide Hoosier SNAP recipients with this important service – particularly those who are most at risk for COVID-19 infection and those who are homebound,” said Jennifer Sullivan, M.D., M.P.H., FSSA secretary. “We are thankful to our federal partners at the Food and Nutrition Service for working with us to continue to remove barriers and provide safety and convenience for Hoosier families. While this service will initially and immediately address needs caused by the pandemic, we intend to keep this service in place permanently.”Currently, ALDI via Instacart, Amazon and Walmart are the only Indiana retailers that have been approved for online purchasing by the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More information about using these online retailers in Indiana is available here.To purchase online from ALDI, Indiana SNAP participants will shop via the Instacart app or online at . (Users can get more information here.) can create an Instacart account here. Then, they can enter their Hoosier Works EBT card information as a form of payment in their profile. (They will also need to add a secondary form of payment for non-food items such as taxes, tips and fees per SNAP guidelines.)Customers can then enter their ZIP code to determine if they are near a participating ALDI store, and begin shopping and selecting items from ALDI's SNAP-eligible products. Once items are added to their cart, customers will be able to select how much of their benefits they would like to allocate to the order.ALDI delivery and pickup via Instacart will be available daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., local time. Available time slots for pickup and delivery are listed during checkout and vary by store. Orders for delivery and pickup can be placed by customers for receipt in as fast as an hour or scheduled days in advance.It is important to note that any delivery fees that may apply to the online purchase may NOT be paid with SNAP benefits. However, through March 16, 2021, Instacart will waive delivery and/or pickup fees on the first three SNAP EBT orders for each Indiana SNAP customer with a Hoosier Works EBT card associated with their account.If SNAP recipients have any problems using their card for ordering, they should call the number on the back of their Hoosier Works EBT card for customer service.SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and was formerly called Food Stamps. SNAP benefits can only be used for food products and for plants and seeds used to grow food. A full list of items that can and cannot be purchased with SNAP is available here: (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits, which are also provided via Hoosier Works EBT card, may not be used for online purchasing. Currently more than 680,000 Hoosiers receive SNAP benefits and nearly 13,000 Hoosiers receive TANF assistance.Hoosiers may apply for SNAP or TANF at FSSABenefits.. They may also call 800-403-0864 for assistance.Annie's Project Registration Open?Farm women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets, and opportunities to a new wave of farmers across the country. During Annie’s Project courses, farm women become empowered to be better business partners or sole operators through networks and by managing and organizing critical information.Purdue Extension is pleased to be offering classes beginning February 23, 2021, and ending March 30, 2021. Choose from two virtual offerings: Tuesday mornings from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EST or Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 – 4:00 pm EST.The cost for the virtual course is $65 per person, which includes a workbook and support materials for all sessions. We recommend registering early. Registration ends February 9, 2021. Register here. For more information contact Jenna Nees at 765-653-8411 or email at <smith535@purdue.edu> or Bryan Overstreet at 219-866-5741 or email at <boverstr@purdue.edu>.More information can be found on the Annie’s Project website at < Farmer Registration Open???Are you a farmer, but eager to enhance and improve your management practices? Are you interested in starting a farm, but unsure of how to get started or where you can find help? Purdue Extension’s online Beginning Farmer Workshop can help put you on a path to success! During the series (January 12 – March 4), you’ll learn about addressing the realities of starting a farm, assessing your farming assets, defining realistic goals, and creating feasible plans to achieve your goals. Outside the weekly workshop sessions, you’ll complete individual work to give you a clear perspective on planning farm projects and moving forward with confidence! Participants will have the opportunity to hear from Purdue Extension Educators on a range of topics including asset mapping, goal setting, finding resources, and more.The workshop includes 7 sessions held from 7:00 - 8:30 pm EST.Register here by Jan. 8, 2021, to reserve your spot! Extension FoodLinkPurdue Extension has a program called Food Link that helps you learn more about fruits and vegetables! Food Link scans a QR code and shows you how to prepare, care for, and utilize them! Visit to learn more!IndyGrownTake a visit to IndyGrown for the Marion County Urban Agriculture Map to find farms and gardens near you.Are you are a grower and not on the map? Take the quick survey to get your farm or garden placed on the map! Green at HomeBig Green at Home is a new online hub and monthly email series full of fun and educational activities for kids and families. They offer fun activities for all ages and abilities so the whole family can dig into real food together. From help gardening with kids to recipes, scavenger hunts, art projects and more, Big Green’s Garden Educators serve up weekly content to keep kids learning.You can sign up to get monthly emails providing you with the skills, resources, and materials to grow your own food at home and maximize your food resources at signup.Trainings and WebinarsFree Motivational Interviewing trainings in 2021Prevention Insights will be hosting free Motivational Interviewing trainings throughout 2021. These online facilitated learning forums will be a highly engaging and interactive seven-hour experience for a multi-disciplinary audience. Individuals will engage in experiential methods such as information exchange, small group discussion, paired skills practice, video analysis and other self-reflective processes. To register, click on the above preferred date or look at all training options by visiting the training portal.Jan. 15, 2021: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. 3, 2021: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing. 17, 2021: Advanced Motivational Interviewing Youth Worker Café: Madison CountyJanuary 12th, 2021, 1130 – 1300 look into Madison County Schools: Anderson Community Schools (ACS) and a 2020 PerspectivePlease join us for our virtual Youth Worker Café’. WebinarsEnhanced Prevention Learning Series (EPLS): Leveraging Systems Change in Substance Misuse PreventionTuesday, January 6, 2021 12:30 p.m. ETThis six-week distance learning series offers an interactive experience for participants to explore the role of systems change in substance misuse prevention. The distance learning series will include skill-based learning opportunities, individual and group activities, reading assignments, and group discussion. Other session dates include: January 13, 2021January 20, 2021January 27, 2021February 3, 2021February 10, 2021 Practices and Systems of Support for Justice-Involved VeteransJanuary 27, 2021, 1:30–3:00 p.m. ETSAMHSA’s SMVF TA Center will be hosting a national webinar on justice-involved Veterans. This webinar will provide an overview of emerging best practices and systems of support for justice-involved Veterans from the “front end,” or initial point of contact with first responders, to the point of reentry and readjustment with support from systems, programs, and peers. Mountain MIRECC’s CPG for Suicide Prevention Webinar Series Training: Home Visit as a Suicide Prevention StrategyJanuary 12, 2021, 12:00 p.m. ETThe purpose of this monthly series is to provide guidance on implementing the updated VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk for Suicide (CPG). The CPG for Suicide Prevention Webinar Series raises awareness about the guidelines and provide healthcare clinicians, leadership, and scientists information about using these approaches in practice and research. Presents: Understanding the Unique Challenges of Military Families with Special Needs ChildrenJanuary 13, 2021, 12:00–1:30 p.m. ETApproximately 10 percent of the military workforce has 1 or more family members with special needs. The military offers numerous resources and medical and financial assistance for these family members, but accessing these benefits can be confusing and time-consuming. This session will discuss the structure of services available to military beneficiaries with special needs and common challenges military families face. Communities to Prevent Military Veteran SuicideJanuary 13, 2021, 2:00 p.m. ETJoin America’s Warrior Partnership and Combined Arms to learn how you can support local Veterans through Operation Deep Dive – a community-based, Veteran suicide and non-natural causes of death prevention study taking place in 15 states across the country. This is a Facebook Live event.[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%22invite_link_id%5C%22%3A722557611706177%7D%7D]%22%7DPurdue University Behavioral Health and Family Studies Institute – Featured WebinarJanuary 6 – Town Hall: Addressing the Gaps and Needs for Suicide Prevention 9:30am to 11am CT and the EconomyWe invite you to join us on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT), for "Racism and the Economy: Focus on Education," the third installment of our virtual event series examining the impact of structural racism on our economy and advancing ideas to improve economic outcomes for all Americans.This event will focus on the impact of structural racism on education. Leaders from the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors will present ideas for dismantling systemic barriers to education opportunities for Native American children and children of color. These proposals will kickstart a wide-ranging conversation among researchers, policymakers, and community leaders who are committed to eliminating racial disparities in educational opportunity. 2021 - ConferenceThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration invites National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) members to participate in its eleventh annual training opportunity for community-based organizations, NNEDLearn 2021. The goal of NNEDLearn is to develop members’ skills in evidence-supported and culturally appropriate mental illness and substance use prevention and treatment practices and to support practice implementation. This training model includes two introductory webinars, a three-day virtual intensive training, and four follow-up virtual coaching sessions. NNEDLearn participants will engage in the virtual intensive training sessions on March 23-25, 2021 through Zoom.Applications to participate in the virtual NNEDLearn 2021 are now available on the NNED website. Use the NNEDLearn 2021 Pre-Application Decision Tree to see if your organization is ready to apply.Click here to apply for one of the training tracks now! deadline to apply is Friday, January 8, 2021 at 5:00 pm ET. We encourage those who are not already NNED members to join the NNED (it's free!), become part of a virtual network of peers, and take advantage of resources and opportunities like NNEDLearn.Rural Health Information Hub WebinarsSuicide Prevention Webinar Series: Supporting Survivors of Suicide LossJanuary 5thTime: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CentralIndian Health Service Applications Partnership (MAP) Rural Health Workgroup: Virtual Review MeetingJanuary 6thTime: 11:00 - 5:00 p.m. EasternNational Quality Forum MAP Rural Health Workgroup Regional Telehealth Resource Center: Office HoursJanuary 6thTime: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MountainNorthwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center Immunization ExplorerJanuary 7thTime: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EasternHealthLandscape202.655.4916info@ – SMVF TA Center WebinarsCDP Presents: Understanding the Unique Challenges of Military Families with Special Needs ChildrenJanuary 13, 2021, 12:00–1:30 p.m. ESTApproximately 10 percent of the military workforce has one or more family members with special needs. The military offers numerous resources and medical and financial assistance for these family members but accessing these benefits can be confusing and time-consuming. This session will discuss the structure of services available to military beneficiaries with special needs and common challenges military families face. ................
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