Community Mental Health Needs Assessment Report for Marion County

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to conduct a community mental health needs assessment (CMHNA) specific to the services available for serious mental illness and substance use disorders across the lifespan in Marion County, Indiana.

The CMHNA was developed in collaboration with Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health, Aspire Indiana Health, and Adult and Child Health. These four organizations are Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) designated Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) as well as grantees of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) award.

This report contains all findings from the assessment, including: a. Identification of the level of need, including cultural, linguistic, treatment and staffing needs b. Identification of the level of services available, including resources to address transportation, income, culture, and other barriers c. Identification of the gaps between needs and services d. Recommendations derived from the interviews and other data.