Category Archives: MPD

Mental health officials say President's expanded funding is … – Fox 59

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (January 8, 2016) – Among the solutions to violent gun crime in the United States, President Barack Obama is mandating more spending on mental health treatment. As part of his executive orders …

SDC and NAMI Help People Living with Mental Illness | 860WNOV

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Social Development Commission (SDC) and NAMI of Greater Milwaukee partnered on Saturday, December 19, to offer a Mental Health Resource Fair providing free resources to individuals and …

Gov. Pence announces plans to build new 159-bed mental health …

“This new institute will serve as the centerpiece of our ongoing commitment to improve mental health care and address the scourge of addictions in Indiana,” said Gov. Pence. “This new institute is another part of our strong …

IMPD Chief Rick Hite defends officers actions in shooting, calls for …

Goodlow's family members told Fox 59 he suffered from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Chief Hite said this shooting highlights the need for more mental health services in Indianapolis. "We have to have again a …

Helping police cope with PTSD | WREG.com

And instead of dealing with the emotional turmoil from those experiences, they learn to just "suck it up." After the recent San Bernardino mass shooting, an officer said it was like a horror story that gave him nightmares.