About – Indiana Mental Health Roundtable

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch unveiled the Roundtable’s mission and goals in a public address announcing Indiana’s 2022 Next Level Agenda. The Holcomb administration and IMHR members are committed to removing the stigma of mental health by creating easier access to people in need of services, building awareness and expanding education, and growing the workforce in mental health.

About the Roundtable

The mission of the Indiana Roundtable on Mental Health (IMHR) is to serve as a catalyst for change in order to improve the mental health status of all Indiana citizens. We will accomplish this by supporting and calling attention to actions and initiatives throughout the state that serve to reduce stigma, strengthen the mental health delivery system, and improve access and affordability.

The Roundtable seeks to partner with institutions and organizations both public and private to support and amplify efforts mainly in the following areas:

Reduce the Stigma

Many Hoosiers in need of assistance or treatment are reluctant to seek help. Others don’t realize they need help or that treatment options are available. This represents a huge barrier to overcome and, for too many of our fellow citizens, leads to tragic consequences.

Strengthen the Delivery System

Many Hoosiers dealing with mental health issues don’t always know where to turn for help. Providers are in short supply, and our current approach is fragmented and in many cases disconnected from other parts of the healthcare system, leading to suboptimal outcomes.

Improve Access & Affordability

In some parts of Indiana, treatment options close to home are scarce. For many who seek treatment, obstacles and barriers persist. In other instances, those in need face long waiting lines. In addition, the cost of treatment remains a huge burden for many Hoosiers.