INDIANA—The Division of Mental Health and Addiction is working to complete the Indiana State Suicide Prevention Plan and has been holding a series of workgroup listening sessions to inform that process. The Crisis Services Workgroup held a listening session on May 13, 2025, which allowed community members, stakeholders, and experts in the field to share their insights and priorities related to suicide prevention crisis services efforts.
The Crisis Services workgroup is focused on developing a comprehensive, integrated crisis system across the state. This includes building the capacity to answer the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline calls and texts in Indiana, supporting mobile crisis teams, and diversifying the availability of crisis stabilization facilities. Other capacity and systems work might include crisis workforce development, enhanced partnerships, and technology for improved coordination and communication.
The recording is available here if you could not attend the listening session.
If you have any input or feedback you would like to share, please email the Crisis Services Workgroup Co-Chairs, Lana Lipe, lana.lipe@fssa.in.gov, and Laura Barrett, lbarrett@adultandchild.org, with that information.
