Mental Health Resources in Putnam County

Mental Health Resources in Putnam County

Resources:

• 988 – Crisis and Suicide Lifeline – Call, text or online chat
  • If you or someone you know is currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, or a mental health or substance use crisis, please call or text 988 to reach Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and speak with a trained crisis specialist 24/7.  Free, confidential support to people in distress and/or their families and loved ones also provides suicide/self harm prevention and crisis resources.
• Crisis Text Line – Text MHA to 741741
  • The Crisis Text Line is a free 24/7 text line that can address crises, as well as provide coping and other advice. They will stay on the line if the caller is serious about suicide or other self-harm until help is called and able to assist, moving a hot moment to a cool calm. Any word or phrase can be texted to start the conversation in addition to MHA, such as Help, Home, or Hello.
• Take a screening – www.mhascreening.org
  • Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Benefits include identifying mental health factors bringing symptoms to light. There is also a screening for parents to help determine if children in your care are vulnerable/experiencing mental health challenges.
• Research
  • mhaopc.org
    • Our recently updated LOCAL website mhaopc.org includes many resources to assist you in finding help, specifically http://www.mhaopc.org/mha-in-our-community/findinghelp/
• Locate professional help 
  • mhanational.org/finding-therapy
    • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/locator
    • Psychology Today’s Therapy Directory – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
    • MHA’s B4Stage4 — Where to get help Interactive Tool:
      http://mhanational.org/get-involved/b4stage4-where-get-help-0
    • Contact MHAoPC to connect with a person to help find a mental health professional
      Call, text, email, or visit our MHAoPC Office
  • Ask your Primary Care physician or medical office
    • Call your insurance provider and ask THEM for a list of those who they would approve. That way you get a list of services that are covered for you.
    • Ask your primary care doctor or medical office for specific recommendations/suggestions. . For example, if your primary care doctor is in the Putnam County Hospital, they can refer you to their in-house Behavioral Health office, but that Behavioral Health Office doesn’t take appointments from the public.
  • Visit an Emergency Room
• Substance Use/Addiction
  • Putnam County Recovery Coalition listing
    • The Putnam County Recovery Coalition can provide a listing of specific resources including in-patient, residential and outpatient
      options, plus support groups for ongoing assistance.
• Putnam County’s two behavioral health systems organizations:
  • Cummins Behavioral Health
    • https://www.cumminsbhs.org/
    • Address: 308 Medic Way, Greencastle, IN 46135
    • Contact: (888) 714-1927 ext. 1500 for appointments, or dial 0 to talk to someone
  • Hamilton Center
    • http://www.hamiltoncenter.org/locations/putnam-county/
    • Address: 239 Hillsdale Ave. Greencastle, IN 46135
    • Contact: (765) 653-1024
    • Email address: HamiltonCenterMarketing@hamiltoncenter.org

Remember, if you don’t feel comfortable with the professional after the first, or even several visits, talk about your feelings at your next meeting; don’t be afraid to contact another counselor. Feeling comfortable with the professional you choose is very important to the success of your treatment.

Our Putnam County contact Information:

• Mental Health America of Putnam County Office
• Address – 10 1/2 North Jackson Street, Greencastle, IN 46135
• Phone – 765-653-3310 — Text – 765.246.1003
• Website – www.mhaopc.org
• Email – info@mhaopc.org

Don’t hesitate to contact MHAoPC directly to get in touch with a helpful person! See below to find the resource information in pdf format. 

Mental Health Resources in Putnam County