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DMHA Launches Be Well Crisis Helpline to Support Hoosiers During COVID 19 Pandemic and Recovery

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction is overseeing a new program designed to help Hoosiers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Created to help with the high stress and anxiety levels brought on by the pandemic, the Be Well Crisis Helpline is a confidential resource available through Indiana 211 that allows Hoosiers to call and speak with a trained counselor 24/7.

“With the Be Well Crisis Helpline, our intent is to provide easy and free access to counselors who can listen and help by simply calling 2-1-1,” said Dr. Sullivan. “As Hoosiers continue to cope with the ‘new normal’ of life during a pandemic, with massive disruptions in their everyday lives, and with emotions ranging from bored to terrified, it was imperative to build a helpline that could literally be a lifeline for many.”

A totally free service to Hoosiers, Indiana 211 connects Hoosiers with assistance and answers from several health and human service resources across the state in a quick, reliable, easy and confidential manner. Earlier this month, Indiana 211 officially became part of FSSA. Indiana 211 will help in enabling specialized programs such as the Be Well Crisis Helpline as needed.

Funded by a Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Be Well Crisis Helpline becomes part of the state’s new Be Well Indiana initiative.

Additional information about the mental health resources available to Hoosiers is available at BeWellIndiana.org.