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We’re proud to partner with A Healthier Hamilton County: Systems of Care to introduce you to some of the necessary resources to access and navigate behavioral and mental health services. Whether you are a parent of a young child or a child care professional in Hamilton County, we hope you find the resources informative and useful.
Learn how early experiences shape a child's developing brain to lay a foundation for sound mental health from Kristen Ludeker-Seibert, the director of coordination at A Healthier Hamilton County: Systems of Care.
Trauma is not the event; trauma is the impact and emotional outcome of an event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. This workshop, offered by A Healthier Hamilton County: Systems of Care, was collaboratively designed with professionals across Hamilton County and the nation to show learners how to create trauma-sensitive environments.
Aspire Indiana provides integrated care to address the medical, psychological, and social needs of their patients. Through Aspire, you can find medication providers, psychiatry, and therapists for ages two and up. In-person and play therapy are available at Carmel and Noblesville offices.
Infancy Onward provides a list of practices that have completed the Infant Mental Health Endorsement® (IMH-E®) and/or the Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement® (ECMH-E®). Contact info@infancyonward.org for questions and info.
First Steps is a family-centered early intervention program for infants and toddlers from birth to age three. If you have concerns regarding your child’s development, including social-emotional growth, you can submit a referral for support.
Riley Developmental Pediatrics supports families with children experiencing developmental concerns. After running an evaluation, they provide family-centered care to support the child and family each step of the way.
Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program (YAP) serves as an early intervention advocate for youth ages three to 17 and their families who are facing challenging life circumstances. They take referrals for infants and toddlers (ages zero to three) with services they provide directly to the family. YAP takes a holistic approach to coordinate the community’s vast array of talents, services, and resources to help youth and empower parents and caregivers.
A Healthier Hamilton County: Systems of Care is designed to provide support through collaborative tools and resources with the goal of improving the health and happiness of Hamilton County.
Hamilton County Health Department provides resources on vaccinations and other mental health resources.
Fishers Health Department provides resources for Fishers residents like mental health first aid training, a social work team, and more.
Indiana Family to Family is a parent to parent organization that provides support to Indiana families of children with additional health and education needs. Through the power of shared experiences, they can provide answers, resources, training, and community connections.
Fishers Youth Initiative ensures that every young person in Fishers has the opportunity and support to build a positive future by connecting them with a network of compassionate volunteers and programs.
AccessABILITY offers a multitude of resources for children and adults with disabilities to lead independent lives fully included in the community. Specifically, they offer two support groups for people with disabilities. The Dis-Queer: A Disability LGBTQIA+ Support Group is a safe space for LGBTQIA+ people with disabilities to connect and learn together. The Neurodiverse Peer Support Group is a peer-led safe space for those who identify with having with ADHD, Autism, Tourette’s, Dyslexia, Bipolar, TBI, Anxiety, Depression, and more.
Seeking support for mental and behavioral health services may look different between school districts. Apart from communicating with your child’s teacher or pursuing an evaluation through special education services, consider learning more about your school’s other health resources.
Our brains struggle to think rationally when we are upset, angry, or frustrated. In order to support our children, we must first help them feel calm and safe. Check out one or all of the short videos to learn how.
Whether you have a deep care and concern for the mental health of the children in your care, the child care professionals you work alongside, or, of course, your own self-care, there is a resource for you.
Whether you are looking for activities to support a child’s development or ways to find your calm, build into your child’s early experiences with these resources.
Financial resources can help relieve the overwhelming impact of stress on mental health.
Paying for Child Care – Navigate support for your family, and learn more about child care financial support options available to central Indiana families.
Prevail – Contact for crisis intervention and restorative support services for survivors of crime and abuse.
Hamilton County Food Pantries – Discover Hamilton County food pantry information and locations at The Good Samaritan Network.
Hamilton County Trustees Associations – Contact your township trustee to learn more about community-based resources or emergency rental assistance.
Indiana Legal Services – Learn more about services for families faced with legal problems that harm their ability to have basics such as food, shelter, income, medical care or personal safety.
Medicaid Health Coverage – See if you qualify for Medicaid health coverage or find a Medicaid provider near you.
