MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — Mental health matters.
The organization “We Make Indiana” gathered on Thursday to plan the next steps in their response and funding for a mental health crisis.
Earlier this month, the organization called on local public officials to remove systems in care that put lives at risk.
Officials responded with public commitments to pursue funding and offer leadership.
“It was really wonderful to see this response of people, not maybe realizing that something like this could happen, that this many people could get together, that this many people could be galvanized around this shared goal. It’s really nice to see the hope that came back to people and the realization that they could do more, get more involved,” said Addison Singleton, junior at Penn High School.
According to faith and community members, one of the best parts of the discussions is creating a connection between people and gaining visibility for the mental health system.