A&C Staff Member Named CIT Indiana Behavioral Health Professional Of The Year
Adult & Child Health is proud to recognize Alannah Rosenbalm, LCSW, Mobile Crisis Team Leader, for her recent award. Alannah was presented with the CIT Indiana Behavioral Health Professional of the Year Award at the NAMI Indiana Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit on March 10. This award recognizes a behavioral health professional who has made a substantial impact on preparing first responders to understand mental illness and crisis response, and in improving coordination between first responders and mental health providers during crisis response situations. Her award nomination from the Johnson County CIT team noted that, “Alannah steps up in every way and is always willing to help our team, no matter the time of day or night. She works at coming up with innovative ways and resources we can use to help our clients who are in crisis. She is always willing to staff a case with us and give us ideas of where we might be able to seek assistance. Alannah also participates in presenting to our CIT courses each quarter to express her passion and knowledge for the mental health needs for our community. Alannah is very deserving of this award as she does have the biggest heart for the clients we work with.”
Indy-Based Companies Announce $75MM+ Master Revitalization Of Meridian Street
Local healthcare provider Adult & Child Health, commercial real estate services and investment management company Colliers, healthcare real estate company Innovcare, and national real estate development company TWG are teaming up to redevelop Meridian Street in Indianapolis with a project investment of over $75 million. The master redevelopment project encompasses the reconstruction of six buildings along the North Meridian Corridor, including 1840 N Meridian, 1839 N Illinois St., 1835 N Meridian, 1829 N Meridian, 1827 N Meridian, 1815 N Meridian, and 1819 N Meridian. Together, Adult & Child Health, Colliers, Innovcare and TWG are creating a much-needed master development to utilize distressed existing assets and convert buildings to highly functional communal areas including primary care, mental health services, and affordable housing to serve local Indianapolis residents. These projects will revitalize the historic Herron-Morton Place, the Near Northside, the Old Northside, and the Meridian Highland neighborhoods. All of the communities are located within a federal Opportunity Zone and near the IndyGo Red Line, providing patients and residents easy transportation throughout downtown Indianapolis. This master redevelopment plan is made possible through support from the City of Indianapolis, as the City also works to improve the North Meridian Street Corridor. The project is within the “Medical District” boundaries defined by Indiana University Health Methodist. Innovcare will pay real estate property taxes to further the redevelopment and investment of the Meridian corridor. With Indiana ranking among the highest states where adults and children experience an increased prevalence of mental illness and lower access to care, mental health services are needed more than ever. Rents are rising dramatically, and healthcare companies are struggling to find competitive market pricing and provide care to the underserved community near Meridian Street. By working in collaboration with Innovcare, Adult & Child Health was able to negotiate a long-term lease and will be relocating to 1840 N Meridian. This includes a complete reconstruction of the 40,000 square foot building and parking area that was previously owned by Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and has been vacant for over seven years. Once completed, the medical office building and residential project will address surrounding healthcare needs and combat social determinants of health prevalent in the area, including mental illness, accessibility, etc. “Access to timely, affordable, high-quality healthcare and social services, particularly for persons with limited means, are vital for a healthy community” said Allen Brown, CEO of Adult & Child Health. “Compared to our previous locations, the 1840 N Meridian project with Colliers, Innovcare, and TWG represents a new beginning for A&C in downtown Indianapolis. We’re excited for the change and fully expect better care and better outcomes for downtown residents with the launch of our new health center.” Colliers has been instrumental as Adult & Child Health’s real estate advisor to develop a comprehensive master facilities plan and align the real estate strategy with unique opportunities in the market. Colliers’ Occupier Services and Project Management Teams worked with Adult & Child Health to capitalize on a transformation master facilities plan and leverage consolidation opportunities to ultimately increase access to critical community services and deliver meaningful operational savings to foster continued expansion of Adult & Child Health programs. As part of the master plan, Colliers helped Adult & Child sell two existing assets at 603 E Washington St. and 222 E Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis, which are slated for future redevelopment, in tandem with advising them on the lease negotiations for 1840 N. Meridian St. “This project presented a unique opportunity for Adult & Child Health to consolidate their existing footprint, but also upgrade their facilities and improve access to the community for the critical community services they provide. The unique community-minded vision of the developers presented a rare opportunity for Adult & Child Health to augment and enhance the positive community impact of the project in partnership with Innovcare and TWG’s redevelopment plans for the neighborhood,” said Andrew Urban, Senior Vice President of Occupier Services at Colliers. “This project serves as a catalyst for economic growth and development for this historic neighborhood,” said Innovcare Founder and President Tyson Chastain. “We are thrilled to be involved in this project to revitalize the Meridian streetscape and provide local residents and patients with the housing and healthcare services they need right at their fingertips. Being a small part of this big development change is an honor and a privilege, and we hope this new community development continues to offer safe, high-quality spaces for all Hoosiers. This project is a clear example of how real estate development companies can be successful with cost-effective solutions for nonprofit institutions in an inflationary economy.” Indianapolis-based TWG has acquired four vacant buildings – 1835 N Meridian, 1815 N Meridian, 1819 N Meridian, and 1829 N Meridian – and plans to redevelop the buildings into a housing project with affordable, workforce and market-rate components. The building will include 166 multifamily units, including 1,500 square feet of commercial and retail space. “There’s a high demand for affordable housing and redevelopment along Meridian Street, and TWG is committed to providing these safe and budget-friendly living spaces for local residents and patients of Adult & Child Health,” said TWG CEO and Co-Founder Tony Knoble. “By working together, we are able to achieve something greater for the growing community.” About Adult & Child Health Adult & Child Health is an accredited nonprofit primary care, behavioral health, and social services provider with multiple locations in central Indiana. We strive for caring communities, where every child, adult and family have the opportunities they need to live healthy, happy, productive lives. Learn more at www.adultandchild.org. About Colliers Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 63 countries, our 17,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients. For more than 27 years, our experienced leadership with significant inside ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of 20% for shareholders. With annual revenues of $4.5 billion and $81 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property and
Adult & Child Health Gears up for Year Two of Kendrick Foundation Grant Funded Program Supporting Morgan County Schools
Adult & Child Health (A&C) is excited to announce a successful start to the second year of their partnership with Kendrick Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that supports education and initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Morgan County residents. Kendrick Foundation awarded A&C over $540,000 of grant funding this year as part of a three-year commitment to support school-based and school-linked mental health services for Morgan County school-aged youth. During the first year of the program, A&C served nearly 200 students across Mooresville, Martinsville, and Monrovia school districts. With those students enrolled in services, A&C provided over 1,400 individual therapy sessions, 160 group therapy sessions, and completed 34 assessments with students experiencing a mental health crisis. Additionally, A&C provided teacher support through professional development, education, and group therapy services for interested staff. Beyond the school setting, A&C staff worked with more than 40 families of enrolled students as a link to clinical services and family therapy sessions. The partnership with Kendrick Foundation began its second year this July and has continued to be a well-received collaboration across the county. The impact to students, teachers, and families has improved school operations. “This has been a positive collaboration with A&C staff. The staff work to meet the needs of the whole child and desire to be part of the school team. The work done in the Positive Approach to Student Success (PASS) program and support has been very beneficial to this student group. We’re excited about the continued services and future opportunities for this program in Mooresville Schools,” said Windy McGowen, Mooresville County School District. The year-two initiatives for Adult & Child Health will include an increase in community outreach, caregiver support and training, teacher support and training, building connections across Morgan County, increased mental health awareness education, and continued service provision for more youth and families across Morgan County. “We have developed such a solid infrastructure across the county and are so excited to continue to offer mental health training and support, increase collaboration in each district, and thrilled to partner with others in the community to increase connection. We believe we can build on last year’s success to have an even better school year,” said Elizabeth Stirn, LCSW, Assistant Director of School-based Services. Adult & Child Health is an accredited nonprofit primary care, behavioral health, and social services provider with multiple locations in central Indiana. We strive for caring communities, where every child, adult and family have the opportunities they need to live healthy, happy, productive lives. For more information about Adult & Child Health programs, please contact Cate Porter, Marketing & Communication Manager, at 317-882-5122.
Mental Health Organizations and Providers Applaud Indiana Lawmakers and Governor for Enacting Critical Mental Health Legislation Amidst Growing Need for Services and Dire Workforce Shortages
Today Governor Holcomb signed legislation into law HEA 1222 that would continue a critical grant program that has expanded access to urgently needed mental health and substance use disorder treatment services across the state of IN. The program is known as the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (or CCBHC) program. CCBHCs are designed to provide a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services to vulnerable individuals; with an emphasis on the provision of 24-hour crisis care, utilization of evidence-based practices, care coordination and integration with physical health care. In Indiana, there are currently 18 CCBHC grantees throughout the state that are recipients of federal grants designed to jumpstart the CCBHC program. Initial evaluation outcomes from Indiana CCBHC program have shown a 73% reduction of depression and a 93% reduction of clients hospitalized for mental health reasons. Now, HEA 1222 will build upon these successes. “Around the state our community providers have seen demand for services sky rocket” said Zoe Frantz, CEO for the Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers. “That’s why today’s announcement, of Governor Holcomb signing the CCBHC legislation into law is such incredible news for the continued work of these programs and the people they serve every day. Ultimately, this program gives providers more tools to ensure those in need, will get the help they need when they reach out.” Adult and Child Health (A&C) became a CCBHC in April of 2021 and, in the first 10 months, they’ve successfully supported 741 people in crisis through their CCBHC team. In addition to their 24/7 crisis response team, A&C Health has worked very closely with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department to increase immediate access to mental health professionals to support police response to calls involving people in crisis. The two entities have found synergy in developing tandem training and crisis response programming to better support the needs of Johnson County. Under the leadership of Sheriff Burgess and Deputy Jim Engmark, nearly 100 law enforcement personnel have been trained in the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programming, which is an innovative community-based approach to improve outcomes for people who experience mental illness when they have encounters with law enforcement. “Our heightened partnership with A&C provides a beneficial impact for law enforcement and our ability to change the potential outcome for people we encounter who are experiencing a mental health-related crisis. We’ve been able to deliver immediate support for Johnson County residents through A&C’s crisis teams and prevent unnecessary jail or ER placements,” said Deputy James Engmark of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. According to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, CCBHCs have played a transformative role in addressing workforce shortages, creating a more integrated care delivery system, and ensuring providers meet quality metrics. Providers advocating for HEA 1222 see the legislation as an opportunity to provide better access and higher quality care through the state. Programs such as CCBHCs give community behavioral health agencies more tools successfully recruit and retain additional staff members as well as resources to ensure that consumers have access to critical, evidence based services.” “The legislation, HEA 1222, that was signed into law today requires the state to develop a plan for the expansion of the CCBHC program by November 1, 2022. The behavioral health community has already seen demonstrable results from the CCBHC program and looks forward to supporting the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) in developing a statewide infrastructure that meets the growing need for mental health services in Indiana,” said Steve McCaffrey, CEO of Mental Health America of Indiana. “We’re grateful for the leadership of Rep Cindy Ziemke, Rep Ann Vermilion, Sen. Mike Crider and the other members of the Indiana General Assembly, Department of Mental Health and Addiction, and Governor Holcomb for the passage of this critical mental health legislation.” For more information on CCBHCs, please visit the CCBHC Success Center, here. Media Contacts Zoe Frantz- 812-298-4533, [email protected] Tina Serrano- 317-882-5122, [email protected] Kelby Gaw-317-496-7193, [email protected] Adult & Child Health is an accredited nonprofit primary care, behavioral health, and social services provider with multiple locations in central Indiana. We strive for caring communities, where every child, adult and family have the opportunities they need to live healthy, happy, productive lives. For more information about Adult & Child Health programs, please contact Tina Serrano, Director of Strategic Initiatives, at 317-882-5122.
