As part of Mental Health Month, our features during May and June 2023 will focus on mental health. Visit our website to find a list of resources to support your mental health initiatives. |
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Nonprofit ramps up efforts to address Indiana’s mental health crisis |
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by Shari Finnell, editor/writer, Not-for-profit News
When it comes to addressing mental health, Indiana has statistically lagged behind other states. Based on an often cited 2021 report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the state ranked 42nd in addressing mental health among Indiana.
Some of the statistics underlying that ranking tell a more comprehensive story:
Nearly 40 percent of adults in Indiana reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, but 19 percent were unable to access counseling or therapy.
Nearly 1.3 million Hoosier adults report they have a mental health condition.
More than 4.4 million of Indiana residents live in a community that does not have enough mental health professionals.
Of the 345,000 adults in Indiana who did not receive needed mental health care, 37.4 percent cited it was because of cost.
These mental health conditions can be traced to the lingering impact of COVID-19, according to Paul Conrad, director of training and development for ASPIN, a nonprofit that has launched a Reduce the Stigma initiative to train more certified community health workers (CHW) to bridge the gap between mental health needs and available support services.
Even as day-to-day activities normalize, the extended periods of social isolation and prolonged fear people experienced during the pandemic are manifesting in increasing cases of mental health challenges.
“We hear across the board that COVID was rough,” he said. “But it was worse than a lot of people realized until we started talking about it and it became part of the national conversation.”
ASPIN recently received $100,000 to support the development of webinar training on various topics, including outreach efforts to support mental health initiatives among marginalized communities, including African American, Hispanic, and Indigenous people. The first session, scheduled for June 26, focuses on reducing the stigma of mental illness among African American men.
While the training supports the ongoing development of CHWs, it also is open to the general public to gain insights, said Julia Holloway, director of program development for ASPIN.
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4 reasons why your board is disengaged and how to fix it |
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by Kara Harrison, senior consultant, Hedges
We’ve all experienced it, and we know exactly what it feels like. Having a disengaged board is disheartening and can be a strain on already limited resources. It takes precious time away from the reason why the organization exists.
Disengagement is hard to define, and it’s even harder to fix. It takes time and intentionality. Before we dig in to why your board may not be engaged, let’s first paint a picture of what a disengaged board might look like:
- Board meetings are an update session where the board is being talked at and passively listening to reports.
- Executive directors feel like they are managing up to the board.
- Board meetings feel like a scene out of “Groundhog Day”, the same challenges being shared by staff and the same questions being asked by the board.
- The same two or three board members are doing everything, and they are exhausted. It’s likely you are ignoring term limits just to keep these board members, because you can’t imagine what would happen without them.
- Board members only see each other in the board room. There are no social events for board and staff to get to know each other personally and build respect and connection.
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Lead with Purpose, an eight-session online training series, prepares individuals to apply their skills, interests, and experiences in effective nonprofit board service. The 2023 series is Aug. 10-Nov. 16, from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Presented by Hedges. Cost: $500 for the eight-session series, for two participants from the same organization, or $90 per individual session. Sponsors include Faegre Drinker, KSM, The National Bank of Indianapolis. Register
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Friends of Indy Animals has hired Becky Honeywell as executive director. Honeywell previously was capital campaign officer at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. |
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Dance Kaleidoscope has hired Joshua Blake Carter as artistic director. Blake Carter previously worked at Giordano Dance Chicago as Operations Manager. – Inside Indiana Business
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United Way of Central Indiana is awarding $12.45 million to 60 nonprofits to help meet the basic needs of the region's most vulnerable residents. United Way’s Basic Needs Fund is intended to address access to food, housing, health care and transportation. Funding also is granted to organizations proposing improvements to practices and policies that help eliminate barriers for people seeking services. See recipients
ACT Out Social Issues Theatre youth prevention programs are now available free to a limited number of public middle and high schools in Central Indiana thanks to funds provided by the Indiana Department of Education. Each program is one hour with professional actors using interactive, improvisational theatre to discuss topics regarding preventing school violence, learning loss anxiety, and/or bullying and teasing. Read more
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becauseOne is a new Indianapolis-based platform that combines nonprofits needs with donor’s interests which displays photos of items the nonprofit is in need of. Learn more
Little Red Door Cancer Agency is celebrating its third annual Random Acts of Kindness the week of June 4-June 10. This week is dedicated to spreading kindness to the Indiana community and beyond by encouraging people to do something nice for others. Read more
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What I’ve learned serving on a non-profit board online workshop is on June 20 at noon-1 p.m. Gain insights from people who have served as board members for organizations of varied sizes, scopes, and missions, including how they have impacted the causes they care about. Presented by Leadership Indianapolis. Cost: $10. Register
Avoid data pitfalls workshop on June 27 at 9-11 a.m. Learn how to use and think critically about data and how to leverage it effectively despite its limitations. Presented by SAVI. Cost: Free. Register
Get on Board 2023 community event on June 27 at 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Newfields, 4000 N. Michigan Rd. Join this community event which connects Indy's non-profit organizations with people looking for opportunities to serve as board members, committee members, and volunteers. Presented by Leadership Indiana. Register
Limiting beliefs that might be holding you back pre-recorded webinar. Learn how to identify limiting beliefs, discover the many ways they are affecting the way you show up at work and in your personal life, and create strategies to sidestep them. Watch
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ACE Preparatory Charter School is seeking new board members to support its mission of preparing students for college, starting in kindergarten. Board meetings are once a month. Learn more
Kids’ Voice of Indiana is seeking volunteer advocates, who will be matched with a child to gather information about their circumstances, and report on that information to the court. Volunteer advocates receive training, guidance, and ongoing support from Kids’ Voice staff. Learn more
Run(317), which hosts a series of fundraising runs throughout the city, needs volunteers to assist with packet pick up, water station, runner services, and course marshal. Learn more
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Learn a three-step approach to implementing emotional intelligence at work by asking, acknowledging, and acting.
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Nonprofit office space in great location (Butler University area)
Indiana Interchurch Center, which is centrally located in Indianapolis at 1100 W. 42nd St., has available office spaces ranging from 200 to 1,600 square feet for 501(c)3 organizations. Free parking, utilities, high-speed internet, and shared meeting rooms are included. The facility is home to a diverse group of nonprofit and church organizations that are making an impact in the community. Contact Kris Keys or call (317) 923-3617. |
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Nexus has month-to-month memberships available, including open desks and dedicated desk options in a shared coworking space. Members, who receive free meeting room credits, access to high-speed internet, printing, and coffee, are able to interact with other small business owners and nonprofits making a positive difference in community. Memberships range from $59/month to $149/month for a dedicated cubicle. Explore
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