Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety
July 30, 2024
New program to provide Haitian and Burmese communities with mental health workforce training
New funding will train Haitian and Burmese residents to become behavioral health professionals in their communities.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2023
Where Indianapolis’ mayoral candidates stand on the need for a public safety director
Criminal justice has been at the forefront of Indianapolis’ 2023 mayoral race, with both candidates – Democratic incumbent Joe Hogsett and Republican Jefferson Shreve – campaigning on how they will address public safety.
Read MoreMay 15, 2023
New clinician-led team will respond to mental health calls without police
City officials announced details Monday on the new clinician-led team that will respond to mental health calls in Indianapolis.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2022
Indianapolis is using peacemakers to curb violent crime. City officials say it's working
Indianapolis’ peacemaker program received funding to combat the city’s rising crime rate. A year later, officials say they are starting to see results.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2022
City leaders propose $2M for mental health response team in 2023 budget
Indianapolis city officials plan to include more mental health response resources in the 2023 city-county operating budget.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2022
Community speaks out against measures that would impact those experiencing homelessness
The Indianapolis City-County Council is considering two proposals to address the needs of people unhoused in Indianapolis.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2022
Applications open for OPHS grants to reduce violence
In the past, three to four grassroots groups are awarded to help build capacity and sustainability.
Read MoreJune 28, 2022
Another Knozone Action Day declared for Indianapolis
The air quality may become unhealthy for sensitive individuals, especially active children, the elderly, and anyone with asthma, lung disease, COVID-19, or other serious health problems.
Read MoreJune 27, 2022
Indianapolis peacemaker ‘dedicated to his community’ fatally shot
An Indianapolis peacemaker was fatally shot Saturday evening. The city’s Office of Public Health and Safety, which runs the peacemaker program, identified the man as John “J.B.” Barnett.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2021
Indianapolis community violence reduction director resigns
Shonna Majors, the city’s community violence reduction director, has resigned from her role, the Office of Public Health and Safety confirmed Monday.
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