mental health

Mental health treatment in St. Joseph County has made great strides since the launch of Oaklawn’s behavioral crisis center. Now, faith groups are asking leaders to go further by improving coordination.

Notre Dame psychology experts will use a new single-encounter approach to help youths experiencing mental health problems, with a counselor and a self-guided online platform.

The three-year St. Joseph County Universal Wellness Project will train 75 local providers, and launch an online platform kids can use themselves, to help Michiana youth suffering mental health problems like anxiety and depression.

Goshen Fire Department is training Maple, a golden retriever, as its first therapy dog to support first responders and residents during stressful calls and community emergencies.

South Bend Schools partner with Oaklawn and Paramount Health Data Project to connect student health and academics in a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative.

With shorter days, some in Michiana may face seasonal depression. Experts say light therapy and daily routines can help ease the winter blues.

The Elkhart County Suicide Prevention Coalition will offer a free seminar Oct. 9, "Getting Real: Honest conversations about youth mental health and suicide prevention."

Indiana University South Bend is launching a new program to train nurses in mental health de-escalation, thanks to a three-year grant from the Valinhos Foundation.

Ready to Grow St. Joe is launching a new multi-year initiative aimed at improving mental health and social-emotional learning (SEL) for young children in St. Joseph County.

Lacasa, in collaboration with Oaklawn, is constructing the Lakeview Drive apartments on its Goshen campus to provide stable housing for several vulnerable groups.