The Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) surveys

The Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) is sending a survey to those who have received services from community mental health centers and addiction service providers in the past year. The thoughts and feelings of those served are important to the DMHA to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of these services to address any improvements that could be made. Some providers have already sent this survey, and you do not need to take it again if you have already completed it. Surveys may be taken anonymously unless the participant wishes to share his or her name. Here is the survey for adults and the survey for families of youth.

The Impact of the BRSS TACS Policy Academy

As the contracted period for the Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS) comes to an end, the state teams reflect on the progress and lessons learned throughout the program. The BRSS TACS, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), was founded to address concerns with treatment services provided to those with substance abuse disorders, severe mental health issues, and those with both. SAMHSA cites that 33.3 percent of adults with serious mental illness, and 36 percent of those with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance abuse disorders do not receive treatment. BRSS TACS educates authorities about these disorders and pushes a shift from the acute care model to a comprehensive continuum of treatment and recovery services. This model allows for engagement for those affected by these disorders in their own treatment. Through this shift, BRSS TACS has positives impacted 211 million Americans in 34 states, one territory, and one tribal community.

Indiana Department of Health Toxicology Report

Since 2018, under Indiana Code 36-2-14-6 (b), all Indiana coroners have been required to conduct toxicology screenings to gather information on suspected controlled substances in fatal overdose cases. The Indiana Department of Health has partnered with Wayne State University to conduct analyses on the toxicology data collected. The 2020 Multi-Drug Toxicology Report has been recently published on the state Department of Health website.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Virtual Rural Substance Use Workshops

2 p.m. – 6 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Sept. 23 or Wednesday Sept. 29

The Indiana Rural Opioid Consortium is hosting the virtual Rural Substance Use Workshop in to provide education and awareness about substance use. There are 2 remaining opportunities in Sept. to attend the workshop. The event is open to community members, schools, parents of adolescents, individuals from the criminal justice system, and healthcare providers.

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Basic Neurochemistry for Non-Scientists

Noon EDT, Wednesday, Sept. 23

The Prevention Technology Transfer Network (PTTC) is hosting a free virtual course on neurochemistry. This course aims to cover the basics of neurochemistry in relation to substance use and co-occurring disorders, including why medications work and what dopamine does to the body. PTTC is offering up to two CEU credits for this course to available attendees.

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Virtual Recovery Planning Webinar

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EDT, Wednesday Sept. 23

The Bureau of Justice Assistance leadership, in collaboration with the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program team are hosting a webinar focused on Recovery Planning. This training aims to 1) explore recovery planning as a strengths-based, self-directed process; 2) define recovery capital and identify its significance to sustained recovery; and 3) Identify goal-setting tools to use when supporting individuals in recovery.

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IN ARMs Conference

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EDT, Monday and Tuesday, Sept 28-29

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) in partnership with Overdose Lifeline, Inc. are hosting the Indiana Annual Recovery Month (IN ARMs) Symposium. This symposium will bring together national and local experts to discuss and educate the best practices, programs, and information to support recovery from substance use disorders. It will be held virtually, with two-day participation costing $85.

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