About Mental Health Matters
We are a community-wide initiative created to address challenges and improve the mental health system for the wellbeing of youth and adults in Bartholomew County.
Our Partners
Resource Team
City of Columbus
Bartholomew County
Columbus Regional Health
Centerstone of Indiana
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
United Way Bartholomew County
Guiding Team
People with Lived Experience
Racial, Gender and Ethnic Group Advocates
Employers
Faith Communities
Youth Advocates
Elder Advocates
Rural Advocates
Neighborhood Advocates
Mental Health Support Groups
Resource Team Members
City of Columbus
Mayor Mary Ferdon
Eric Frey
Bartholomew County
Carl Lienhoop
Chris Lane
Centerstone of Indiana
Suzanne Koesel
Linda Grove-Paul
Dr. Vinita Watts
Columbus Regional Health
Jim Bickel
Julie Abedian
United Way of Bartholomew County
Mark Stewart
Charlotte Barton Coombs
Cathy King
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
Dr. Jim Roberts
Kristin Beck
Julie Miller
Staff Support
Healthy Communities
Cheryl Buffo
Julie Orben
Vachel Hudson
Tina Bedey
Centerstone
Kathy Christoff
Good Creatives
Yoonji Jung
We believe that
localized mental health action is essential and urgent
mental health is health
changing the perception of mental health is critical
solutions should be inclusive and equitable
partnerships are critical for success
Initiative Timeline
Understand the Current State and Strategize Potential Solutions
2023
YEAR 1
Begin Implementing Strategies
2024
YEAR 2
Continue Implementing Strategies and Work Towards Sustainability
2025
YEAR 3
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