INDIANAPOLIS  — Indiana’s call center, intended to field industry questions about the impact from Gov. Eric Holcomb’s directive to stay-at-home, is back online after a temporary problem. A spokesperson for the governor said it was back online late this morning and that it was already experiencing high call volumes. Holcomb instituted a statewide stay-at-home order …read more.

The Substance Use Recovery and Treatment Committee is determined to breakdown misconceptions and stigmas surrounding addiction to create a community that helps one another by providing information to better understand others’ situations. (Photo provided) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — No single solution meets the needs of every individual. It’s important to pick a program that provides the best …read more.

The Substance Use Recovery and Treatment Committee is determined to breakdown misconceptions and stigmas surrounding addiction to create a community that helps one another by providing information to better understand others’ situations. (Photo provided) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The faces of recovery vary from person to person, as recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all scenario. Here are some …read more.

The Substance Use Recovery and Treatment Committee is determined to breakdown misconceptions and stigmas surrounding addiction to create a community that helps one another by providing information to better understand others’ situations. (Photo provided) It’s Sunday afternoon. She sits on the porch, waiting on Dad to pick her up for their visits. It’s been eight …read more.

The Substance Use Recovery and Treatment Committee is determined to breakdown misconceptions and stigmas surrounding addiction to create a community that helps one another by providing information to better understand others’ situations. (Photo provided) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — It seems counter intuitive to first educate about substance use disorder and strive to reduce the stigma associated …read more.

The Substance Use Recovery and Treatment Committee is determined to breakdown misconceptions and stigmas surrounding addiction to create a community that helps one another by providing information to better understand others’ situations. (Photo provided) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “What do you wish people understood about addiction?” A few answers were offered, followed by silence. “I wish …read more.

WARSAW — It can be a hard road when your family member or loved one is struggling with addiction, but there are resources available to help aid in the healing process. The local support group Family Support for the Addiction Crisis at Home is one resource available, catering to friends and families whose loved ones …read more.

RICHMOND — Three of every ten mothers who gave birth at Reid Health last year tested positive for an illicit or high-risk drug, according to the hospital.

WARSAW — A roomful of parents gathered Wednesday evening, Aug. 24, at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA to learn about teens, drugs and prevention. Detective Sergeant RJ Nethaway, Narcotics, Warsaw Police Department and Trooper Andrew Cochran, Meth Suppression, Indiana State Police teamed up for a brief seminar to teach parents how to identify signs their teens may be …read more.

WARSAW — On Tuesday night, members of the Warsaw community gathered at City Hall for a discussion about solutions and resources for the addiction crisis in Kosciusko County. Many were in attendance and remarks were made that there wouldn’t be enough seats for everyone in attendance. The evening started with presentations from representatives of Allen …read more.

Janelle Hall, left, poses for a candid photo with one of the women in Detroit, Michelle Williams. Williams was blessed by Hall’s outreach program, and even offered a helping hand in distributing blankets to others. (Photo provided) WARSAW — Unlike those around her, Warsaw resident Janelle Hall is unafraid of the demons in her past. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning this week, Indiana criminal justice providers can begin referring eligible felony criminal offenders with mental illness or substance addiction issues to designated treatment agencies in lieu of simply ordering them to be jailed or imprisoned as part of the state’s newly launched “Recovery Works” program. Recovery Works is a new program of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction.

[weaver_youtube XF_WtKTwp1M rel=0]   MICHIGAN — Just over a year ago, OK2Say was created to encourage Michigan students to anonymously report potential crimes through a phone app. Tested in the 2014-15 school year, the app is now being advocated by Attorney General Bill Schuette. The app was specifically created so students could report bullying, and …read more.

Local rock band Hotline has updated its calendar of upcoming shows. The group, comprised of Phil Smith – lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Royal Saksa-Smith – bass, guitar and lead vocals; Bruce Daugherty – lead guitar and lead vocals and Rob Smith – drums, percussion and vocals, can be found rocking area bars and clubs. …read more.

Local rock band Hotline has updated its calendar of upcoming shows. The group, comprised of Phil Smith – lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Royal Saksa-Smith – bass, guitar and lead vocals; Bruce Daugherty – lead guitar and lead vocals and Rob Smith – drums, percussion and vocals, can be found rocking area bars and clubs. …read more.

Southeastern Indiana is experiencing an HIV outbreak, with 26 confirmed and four preliminary HIV positive cases in the last two months, according to state health officials. The majority of the new cases are reportedly linked to injected drug abuse of the prescription drug Opana, which contains oxymorphone and is more potent than Oxycontin. Only a …read more.