THE ASPIRE BLOG

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed Aspire Indiana Scott President & CEO Barbara Scott and 18 others to the state’s new Behavioral Health Commission, which will help create a comprehensive strategy for addressing Hoosier mental health.

Her appointment will last until Dec. 31, 2022.

The Commission will address issues including suicide prevention, mental health services in schools and lack of access to mental health services. Members will take part in an assessment of behavioral health in Indiana and make recommendations for funding levels of mental health programs and services.