INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – A mental health bill passed by the Indiana House and Senate is now signed into law.
Governor Holcomb put his signature on Senate Bill 1 on Thursday, establishing a statewide crisis response system for Hoosiers experiencing a mental health crisis.
This includes funding so that those who call the 988 Helpline can speak with a licensed social worker, and if needed, a mobile response unit can be sent to the person’s home.
That unit would include a social worker and a peer coach. Approximately $100 million dollars was appropriated for the measure over the next two years, which fell short of the amount advocates were originally asking for.
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