Indiana County’s Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative has expanded to include a new behavioral health component, strengthening the county’s response to substance use and mental health challenges. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the expansion Monday at the Indiana County Court House, stating that the initiative provides an important tool for addressing both substance use disorders and the broader mental health crisis affecting communities across the state.
Initiative Scope and Goals
According to Attorney General Sunday, the expanded LETI “ensures more individuals can access the help they need, when they need it.” The county has participated in the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative since 2023, and the new behavioral health component builds on that foundation.
Leadership and Partnership
The announcement brought together multiple stakeholders, including Indiana Borough Police Chief Justin Schawl, Indiana County District Assistant Attorney Robert F. Manzi Jr., Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral Health and Developmental Health Program Administrator Tammy Calderone, Indiana County Sheriff Robert E. Fyock, and Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission Executive Director Kami Anderson. State troopers and other law enforcement officials also participated in the Monday event.
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