Hancock Health Connection Center
The Hancock Health Connection Center helps people with community resources to meet social needs and prevention/intervention services related to behavioral health needs. We serve Hancock County residents, patients and Hancock Health associates.
About This Location
The Hancock Health Connection Center is a confidential and comprehensive approach to making health possible for Hancock County residents, patients and Hancock Health associates. We are a hub for community resources to meet social needs and prevention and intervention services related to behavioral health needs.
A team of support navigators and System of Care outreach programs offer many services including QPR suicide prevention training, ACE Interface training, treatment for tobacco cessation, peer recovery services, CRAFT support groups, and more. Because of our strong System of Care, we can connect you and your family with local providers whose services encompass:
- Health care
- Social needs
- Mental health
- Substance misuse treatment
- Education
- Faith communities
- Disabilities
- Child welfare
- Early Childhood
- Justice system
- Community coalitions
- Senior services
- Local government
- Youth and families
- Other social services
Our support navigators remove barriers to care and connect you with the services you need to support your body, mind, and spirit.
Mind
Mental illness can affect anyone. Just because we can’t always see it doesn’t mean it’s not there. The Hancock Health Connection Center team is here to help you connect with local mental health resources.
Body
Our health is heavily affected by the way we care for our bodies—our dietary and exercise habits, coping mechanisms, and use of drugs or alcohol. We have a wealth of social and physical wellness resources available: Hancock Wellness Centers have state-of-the-art gym equipment, and we offer many classes and support groups.
Spirit
Spiritual wellness can be an important part of daily life. Finding a local faith community can be of great benefit, both in times of health and times of need.
Support for Our Community
Mental Health & Substance Misuse
Hancock Health Behavioral Services can help adults affected by substance use disorder and co-occurring mental illnesses.
Our team provides a nonjudgmental and welcoming space, meeting you where you are and providing compassionate substance use disorder treatment. Services include:
- Individual and group therapy
- Case management to overcome obstacles and eliminate barriers to your recovery
- Medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol use
- Medication management for psychiatric disorders
Patients can be referred via a Hancock Health physician, a support navigator at the Hancock Health Connection Center, or any of our local community partners. If you or someone you know could benefit from our substance use disorder treatment and co-occurring mental illnesses program, please reach out to the Hancock Counseling and Psychiatric Services today by calling (317) 468-6200.
Justice Navigator Program
The Healthy Community Response Collaborative (HCRC) creates pathways of collaborative care for individuals who are engaged at various intercepts of the justice system.
The Hancock Health Connection Center has justice focused support navigators who work with individuals exiting or involved with various points of the justice system.
Peer Recovery Services
Peer support specialists are people who have been successful in the recovery process who help others experiencing similar situations. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support Specialists help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse. Peer support services can effectively extend the reach of treatment beyond the clinical setting into the everyday environment of those seeking a successful, sustained recovery process.
Hancock County Mobile Response Team
What We Do
Hancock County’s Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a group of highly trained professionals who work collaboratively with law enforcement and community stakeholders in helping residents with mental health and substance use challenges. Referrals come to MRT from GPD, HCSD, Hancock County Probation, Hancock County Helping Courts, several Hancock County community partners, Community Fairbanks Access Department, and county self-referrals. Rapid response is provided within 24-48 hours to address needs and link individuals with further treatment when appropriate.
When To Call
When responding to situations where mental health or substance misuse concerns are present, but an individual is not in need of EDO/IDO.
How MRT Works
Triage: Trained professionals receive the initial call and triage with MRT team
Mobile Response: If care is needed beyond a phone call, MRT team member will go to the individual and work to resolve the crisis
Mobile Stabilization: MRT offers short-term assistance and case management services inside and outside of the home to decrease recurrence
After Care: Follow-up and referral of care is available to the individual to ensure a smooth transition to any support and services that may be necessary
MRT INTERVENTIONS INCLUDE:
- Face-to-face brief supportive interventions
- Assessment of the individual’s mental health and substance misuse needs
- When necessary, facilitate referral/admission to inpatient hospitalization
- Coordination of appropriate and available community-based services for on-going treatment and follow-up
- Behavioral health support for adults
When MRT Is Not The First Line Of Intervention:
- An individual is actively engaged in a suicide attempt
- An individual requires immediate medical attention
- An individual is violent, aggressive, destroying property, physically harming or threatening others
CLASSES OFFERED
We routinely host classes and support groups to support prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery for our community members. Recurring classes offered at the Hancock Health Connection Center include:
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) — A rolling workshop-style support group for families impacted by addiction. The group is free and takes place over the course of 12 weeks.
Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training (QPR) — Trains individuals to recognize signs of self-harm and suicidal ideation in loved ones. Our team is trained through the QPR Institute. See available classes.
Rise Above It — An annual event that offers space for adults and kids to talk about emotional health, wellness, self-care and connect with resources. The FREE event includes vendors, snacks and several self-care stations.
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) — Helps minimize the potentially harmful stress-related symptoms associated with traumatic incidents that occur while on the job, including promoting a healthy response and accelerating the healing process for individuals. Contact the Hancock Health Connection Center to request a debriefing for your organization.
CONNECT WITH A SUPPORT NAVIGATOR
Our team of support navigators provides a confidential listening ear and helps connect patients to local resources that help them overcome life’s challenges. We’ve developed hundreds of meaningful relationships with local organizations and individuals, and we work with all ages to ensure our community’s needs are met.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Our commitment to the total well-being of our community includes helping our patients connect to resources they need—even when they’re outside the Hancock Health network.
- Children and Family
- Education and Employment
- Food and Clothing
- Help Lines
- Housing & Utilities
- Legal Services
- Mental Health
- Services for People with Disabilities
- Services for Seniors
- Services for Veterans
- Substance Abuse
- Transportation Assistance
MEET THE TEAM
Since 2002, Amanda has dedicated herself to helping others improve their lives. A Hancock Health associate since 2010, she uses her passion to empower and motivate, and to help others see how small changes can have a big impact. Her vision is to continue to cultivate a culture of wellness in Hancock County, with a focus on mental health and substance use treatment. Amanda received her bachelor’s from Purdue University and her master’s in social work from IUPUI. She was born and raised in Greenfield, where she lives with her fiancé, Adrian, and their daughter, Helen. She enjoys vacationing with family, running half marathons, and spending time in nature.
Addy joined the connection center in July of 2023. Addy is a licensed social worker and received her master’s degree in social work from IUPUI. Addy has a background in medical social work, and previously worked with patients and their families at Riley Hospital for Children. Addy now works closely with individuals within Hancock County to connect to appropriate services and supports that best serve them. Addy has a passion for community outreach, mental health, and equine therapy.
Lexi joined Hancock Health in 2019, and in December of 2023 started her role at the Connection Center. Lexi is a Support Navigator with her focus being on individuals in the Justice System. Lexi studied Psychology at IUPUI and graduated with her bachelors in 2023. She is passionate about learning who a person truly is and encouraging them that their past does not determine their future. Lexi has lived in Hancock County her whole life and hopes to help lessen the stigma on mental health in her community. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, and being outdoors.
