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WEBHealthy Living in Boone County. January 9, 2024 About Boone County, Public Health 125. In the 2023 County Health Rankings, Boone County secured the position of the third healthiest county in Indiana. This accomplishment underscores the county’s persistent dedication to promoting the health and well-being of its community members.

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Boone County Ranks 3rd Healthiest County in Indiana

WEBA Testament to Collective Efforts The Boone County Commissioners are thrilled to announce that Boone County has been named the 3rd healthiest county in Indiana in the 2023 County Health Rankings. This achievement reflects the county’s ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of community members. The County …

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WEBHealthy Living in Boone County. In the 2023 County Health Rankings, Boone County secured the position of the third healthiest county…

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Mental Health America of Boone County: A Healthy Mind …

WEBOvercoming Obstacles to Receiving Help. Fettig shared that the county has $1 million available for mental health services and programs, and MHABC receives $400,000 a year from Boone County. Fettig questioned, “The county commissioners work hard, and they pay a lot of money for our noninsured to be cared for by the community’s …

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Aspire Indiana Health Is a Valuable Partner to Boone …

WEBAspire Health is designed to serve underprivileged, underinsured, and higher-risk individuals. Its support programs include addiction services, individual and group therapy, infectious disease, youth and family services, crisis management, rehabilitation, housing assistance, job placement, and more.

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Partners in Mental and Behavioral Health in Boone …

WEBAccording to Nielsen, 79% of Boone County Jail’s clients (inmates) are suffering from some type of mental health, trauma, emotional and/or addiction issues. “Unfortunately, across the state and the country, jails have become the pseudo mental health facilities, and we deal with mental health issues every single day,” Nielsen stated.

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Commissioners Looking Forward to Working with New Boone …

WEBJanuary 5, 2023 About Boone County, Press Releases, Public Safety 281 Views. BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (January 4, 2023) — The Boone County Commissioners are looking forward to working with newly sworn in Boone County Sheriff Anthony Harris along with his recently appointed command staff. “Sheriff Harris has served our community honorably for

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Mental Health America of Boone County Says, “No More!” to …

WEBMental Health America of Boone County (MHABC) is a 501(c)(3) organization and a chapter of Mental Health America (formerly the National Mental Health Association), the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. With approximately 300 affiliates nationwide, MHABC represents a …

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Advocating for Boone County’s Kids

WEBAddressing the Growing Cases of Child Exploitation. In October 1965, Sylvia Likens died from what one sheriff described as “Indiana’s most terrible crime.”. Sylvia’s Child Advocacy Center (Sylvia’s CAC) is dedicated to her memory and to the cause of protecting children from abuse—physical, mental, and sexual—throughout Boone County.

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Boone County Justice Center to Provide Additional Mental Health

WEBThe Boone County Commissioners are excited to continue seeing development moving forward on the Boone County Justice Center. As work continues to progress forward, the Commissioners are looking forward to seeing additional mental health resources become available to our community. “Our new Boone County Justice …

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Together Boone County Can Make a Difference in the Fight …

WEBCOVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot. Guidance from the CDC: Updated Aug. 20, 2021 NOTICE: FDA has granted full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech (COMIRNATY) COVID-19 Vaccine. CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting on Monday, August 30, 2021, to discuss its updated recommendation for this vaccine.

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Boone County Shines a Light on the Road to Recovery and …

WEBThe Boone County Sheriff’s Office’s (BCSO) primary focus remains on the rehabilitation of its inmates or “clients” and reducing the recidivism rate. To help explain what BCSO is currently doing to assist its clients to get back on the path to healthy living and stability, Capt. Tim Turner with BCSO offered a glimpse behind the scenes at what …

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Battling Suicide and Overdose Fatalities in Boone County

WEBIn Indiana, based on 2018 data, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death among all age groups. Death due to suicide is most prevalent in younger age groups, 10 to 54 years, where suicide ranks among the top 5 causes of death. According to IDOH Vital Records data, between 2015 and 2018 there have been 4,177 deaths by suicide in Indiana.

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Boone County Commissioners Remind Residents of Mental Health …

WEBBoone County Suicide & Referral Line – Available 24/7, residents can reach out for immediate support by calling (765)482-1599. The Cabin: A Family Counseling & Resource Center – Providing Christian-focused ministries, individual and family counseling, treatment for various mental health concerns, and a sliding fee scale.Contact (317)873 …

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Boone County Stakeholders Weigh In on Proposed Justice Center …

WEBThis part 2 summary of the Boone County Commissioners Town Hall, regarding a proposed new Boone County Justice Center, held on October 28, 2021 focuses on three stakeholders of the project, Boone County Coroner Justin Sparks, Lynette Clark, Integrative Wellness Director and dianne Huddleston, Senior Director of Out-Patient …

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Commissioners Reveal Findings from Annual Indiana Mental …

WEBBOONE COUNTY, Ind. (December 14, 2022) — The Boone County Commissioners have revealed some resourceful findings from the annual Indiana Mental Health Summit. Commissioner Tom Santelli attended the summit hosted by the state on October 21. Commissioner Tom Santelli. “The education we received during this day is …

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Boone County Coroner Speaks About 2023 Suicide Trajectory

WEBIn an ongoing effort to try to understand the rising suicide trends throughout our nation and county, Boone County Coroner Justin Sparks shared his thoughts on what his office is witnessing and how people and parents can get mental health assistance when their loved ones are in acute crisis. A Harsh Reality Regarding Mental Health …

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