Hancock Health has opened the Green Family Foundation Behavioral Health Services building in Greenfield, Indiana, consolidating critical mental health and substance abuse services under one roof for the first time. The new facility brings together Hancock Health’s counseling and psychiatric services, the Connection Center, and the Mobile Response Team, marking a significant expansion of behavioral health care access in the county.
The center offers outpatient mental health care, substance misuse programming, crisis response services, and support from navigators and peer recovery specialists. According to Amanda Everidge, executive director of behavioral health services at Hancock Health, the consolidated location “facilitates better collaboration” and will allow teams to work together more efficiently while expanding treatment options and staffing capacity.
Law enforcement sees the center as a valuable resource for connecting people to help without incarceration. Capt. Bridget Foy, jail commander for the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, noted that the expanded access to care provides “another tool that law enforcement can add,” simplifying the process to just “one phone call as opposed to trying to research” community resources. She expressed hope that improved access to care will reduce the number of people who end up in jail.
For families in the county, the new center eliminates the need to travel outside the community for mental health services. According to longtime pediatrician Dr. PJ Halter, children previously had to be seen in mental health facilities in Indianapolis, presenting a significant challenge for families. The facility, located at 156 Muskegon Drive in Greenfield, was selected for its walkable and accessible location. The years-long project was funded through county support and the Hancock Health Foundation’s $4.5 million Mental Health Campaign and Substance Use Treatment Campaign, with significant support from the Green Family Foundation.
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