Congratulations to Indiana's 988 team & Pregnancy Promise Program team, recipients of the 2024 Governor's Public Service Achievement Award!   Their efforts have personified the collaborative spirit of @GovHolcomb’s all-hands-on-deck approach to the drug crisis. #NextLevelRecovery

Our neighbors. Our friends. Our family. We all know someone with a substance use disorder. See the person, not just their disease — it helps remove stigma, and lends them strength for their fight. #NextLevelRecovery #KnowTheFacts

The #Indiana Commission to Combat Substance Use Disorder will meet one week from today at 10 a.m. EST at the Indiana State Library, History Reference Room 211. 🎥 Livestream ➡️ in.gov/recovery/about… #NextLevelRecovery

In recognition of Veterans Day on Monday, we’re honoring all members of the armed forces & raising awareness for the resources available to them. Get help now ➡️ 988indiana.org or dial 9-8-8 Find SUD treatment ➡️ TreatmentAtlas.org or dial 2-1-1 #NextLevelRecovery

The #Indiana Commission to Combat Substance Use Disorder’s quarterly meeting has begun in Indiana Government Center South, Conference Room C. 🎥 Livestream ➡️ youtube.com/@govholcomb?si… #NextLevelRecovery

In 2020, #Indiana invested $1M in a partnership with Overdose-lifeline Inc to distribute 25,000 naloxone kits to Hoosiers. Since then, ODL has distributed ONE MILLION naloxone kits statewide. With a 19%⬇️in overdose deaths in IN, our efforts are making an impact. #NextLevelRecovery

Celebrated the relocation of Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Caring Recovery Opioid Treatment Program to a space 2x the size of its previous location—doubling its capacity! Thank you Eskenazi Health for bringing this resource to the Twin Aires community. #NextLevelRecovery

#Indiana reported a 19% decrease in overdose deaths in the first half of 2024, more than tripling 2022's 5% decline. The 2024 #NextLevelRecovery Progress Report recounts all the work under @GovHolcomb’s leadership that made this possible. More here ➡️ in.gov/recovery/progr…

Since 2017, @GovHolcomb has emphasized the need for collaboration as we fight the drug epidemic. We recognized Overdose-lifeline Inc founder Justin Phillips’ contributions by presenting her as a Sagamore of the Wabash — the highest honor given by the Governor. #NextLevelRecovery

Last week, the #Indiana Commission to Combat Substance Use Disorder adopted recommendations for spending funds from the National Opioid Settlement. Read the complete list of recommendations here ➡️ in.gov/recovery/files…   #NextLevelRecovery

Thanks to the Kosciusko Coalition on Drug Education for having me lead today's roundtable discussion on addressing substance use disorder in Kosciusko County. The ability to convene over 35 partners on a monthly basis speaks to their culture of collaboration. #NextLevelRecovery

Always appreciate the opportunity to connect with our recovery partners across the state. A recent visit to LITE in KCJ, northern Indiana’s regional recovery hub, highlighted the vital work being done to support Hoosiers on their paths to recovery. #NextLevelRecovery

Last month, #Indiana Medicaid Director Cora Steinmetz shared key findings from an independent evaluation of the state’s SUD 1115 waiver with the Commission to Combat Substance Use Disorder. The results showed a decrease in overdose deaths among beneficiaries. #NextLevelRecovery

Thank you to the #Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction for inviting me to speak at its annual Addiction and Prevention Team retreat!   DMHA’s partnership will be key to maintaining momentum as we continue to strengthen #Indiana’s recovery ecosystem. #NextLevelRecovery

We've come a long way since installing #Indiana’s first naloxone vending machine in 2021. Three years later, there are now 18 machines statewide. #NextLevelRecovery   Read more about our naloxone efforts in the 2024 Next Level Recovery Progress Report ➡️ in.gov/recovery/progr…

Lived experience uniquely qualifies peer support professionals to guide individuals struggling with a substance use disorder.   To grow our peer workforce, #Indiana is covering all costs to become a certified peer support professional. #NextLevelRecovery lakeshorepublicmedia.org/2024-12-02/to-…

With housing being one of the biggest barriers to recovery, I was happy to take part in the grand opening of Stability First’s Foundations House, the first men's recovery residence in Martinsville. This site will soon be home to 16 beds for men in recovery. #NextLevelRecovery

Thanks to @INcourts for the opportunity to speak at their 2024 Winter Workshop. Sharing Indiana’s progress in mental health and addiction is vital to ensuring our judicial officers can help justice-involved Hoosiers access the resources they need to thrive. #NextLevelRecovery

Last month I joined our partners at ⁦Hope Academy⁩ for their annual Rise & Shine Breakfast, honoring the work of Senator ⁦Mike Crider⁩ with the 2024 Faces of Hope Award. #NextLevelRecovery youtube.com/watch?v=BjYBN4…

Thanks to a recent grant from SAMHSA, #Indiana’s Pregnancy Promise Program will expand to serve mothers with any substance use disorder - not just opioids - and support an additional 300 mothers over the next 3 years. #NextLevelRecovery  in.gov/fssa/promise/