Press Releases & Media Coverage

ICCMHC News & Announcements

Centerstone CEO Bob Williams discusses Mental Health Care within the proposed Health Care Reform Bill:

 Follow the attached link for an editorial in The Bloomington Alternative composed by Centerstone of Indiana's CEO, Bob Williams.

http://www.bloomingtonalternative.com/articles/2009/11/01/10215

WISH TV Covers ICCMHC's Annual Meeting:

Samaritan Center CEO John Manning shares some of his personal experiences as a Veteran of both Vietnam and Iraq and attempts to spread awareness on the difficulties facing returning veterans in Indiana. In addition, the ICCMHC's partnership with the VA on that same topic is also featured.

http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/military/New_initiative_aimed_to_help_war_vets_20091008

Star Covers Council Partnership with VA:

The Indianapolis Star details the collaborative effort between ICCMHC and the VA to better serve returning veteran's mental health needs.  Four County CEO Larry Ulrich is interviewed along with the VA's Syd Davidson regarding the current initiatives to treat veterans and what gaps still continue to exist.

 http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009910090367

Operation: Forgotten Warrior:

Executive Director Matt Brooks and Indiana National Guard Director of Psychological Health Sydney Davidson discuss a joint-initiative targeting the mental health needs of returning veterans on WIBC's "First Day" with Amber Stearns.

 http://www.wibc.com/weekend/firstday/ click on Sep 27 Operation Forgotten Warrior in the Audio Player

Prisoners Who Have Mental Illness Strain Juvenile Justice System:

New York Times Article on Juvenile Corrections and Behavioral Health

Insurers Come Under Fire:

Indy Star Covers Health Care Reform

Hoosiers Weigh In on Health Care Reform:

Congressman Baron Hill Leads Forum

Returning Veterans' Mental Health Diagnoses on the Rise: 

New York Times Article Explores Behavioral Health for Veterans

Media Inquiries: 
Matthew Brooks
Executive Director
(317) 684-3684