Indianapolis Mental Health

Indianapolis, Indiana Mental Health

Indianapolis, with a population of 1.6 million, boasts several comprehensive mental health resources for its residents. The state and city offers a wide range of education, help and treatment for citizens seeking information on Indianapolis mental health issues.

The State of Mental Health Agency of Indianapolis is a state funded program offered to residents. The agency provides a wide range of information about a variety of topics including admission, care, treatment and patient follow up for both private and public facilities within the county. There are also many non-profit organizations available to help both patients seeking treatment and families seeking support.

Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction: This state funded organization, located in Indianapolis, provides a variety of information regarding Indianapolis mental health issues. The Division of Mental Health provides patient and family services, meetings and conferences, evaluation and treatment for children and adults and addiction prevention and treatment. This agency can be reached by calling 1-800-545-7763 or by going online at www.state.in.us/fssa/servicemental/.

Children's Special Health Care Services Indiana: This group serves children with special health care needs and families affect by their mental illnesses. The Children’s Special Health Care services is located in Indianapolis and can be reached by calling 317-233-7755.

DMDA – Indianapolis: This agency strives to educate the public and families impacted by depression and manic-depressive illnesses. They also advocate self-help for those affected and try to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness issues. The DMDA also improves access to care and advocates research towards Monmouth mental health issues. This group can be reached at 317-251-0005.

Families Reaching for Rainbows: This organization offers support, education and advocacy for children faced with mental disorders, behavioral issues and with emotional needs. The agency also offers regular meetings and gatherings for families looking for support along with referrals related to mental health illnesses. They offer a wide variety of programs for all ages seeking help. Families Reaching for Rainbows serve the Greater Indianapolis area. They can be reached by calling 317-205-8281 or by visiting online at www.kidwrap.org.

Adult and Child Mental Health Center, Inc.: The Adult and Child Mental Health Center offers comprehensive treatment, care and support for Indianapolis mental health patients and families. The center provides services to children, adolescents, and family by assessing the needs of each person. They also provide counseling, foster care, early intervention and prevention care, and treatment. The center also provides care for adults. Adult services include counseling for families, groups or individuals, as well as skills training, assessments and hospitalization services. They specialize in providing care for both children and adults affected by serious mental illnesses and emotional disturbances. This center can be reached by calling 317-882-5122 or by going online to www.adultchild.org.

Gallahue Mental Health Center: This center offers information, education and treatment for a wide variety of mental health related issues for both children and adults. The Behavioral Health Care Services offers wellness programs as well as short and long-term mental health care. Services are provided in both psychiatry and pediatric behavior issues. This center can be reached by phone at 317-621-7600 or by going online to www.commhospindy.org.