Ind. Code ch. 12-21-8

Ind. Code ch. 12-21-8
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Ind. Code § 12-21-8-1 "9-8-8 crisis response center"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "9-8-8 crisis response center" or "center" means a state identified center participating in the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline network to respond to statewide or regional 9-8-8 calls, text messages, and other messaging services. As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.162-2023, SEC.11; P.L.122-2026, SEC.69.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-1.2 "9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline"

Sec. 1.2. As used in this chapter, "9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline" means the nationally certified network of local crisis centers that provide free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress on a twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week basis. As added by P.L.162-2023, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-1.5 "Account"

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "account" means the first responder crisis intervention account established under section 11.4 of this chapter. As added by P.L.170-2022, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-2 "Crisis receiving and stabilization services"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "crisis receiving and stabilization services" means behavioral health services that provide short term, less than twenty-four (24) hour care with the capacity for diagnosis, initial management, observation, crisis stabilization, and follow-up referral services to a person in a homelike environment. As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-3 "Mobile crisis team"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "mobile crisis team" means behavioral health professionals and peers that provide professional onsite community based intervention, including de-escalation, stabilization, and treatment for individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.43.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-5 "Peer"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "peer" means an individual employed on the basis of the individual's personally lived experience with mental illness or addiction and recovery and meets the requirements of peer certification established by the division. As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-5.5 "Veteran crisis line"

Sec. 5.5. As used in this chapter, "veteran crisis line" means the veteran crisis line maintained by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. As added by P.L.162-2023, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-6 Division having primary oversight over suicide prevention and crisis services activities and coordination with centers; ensuring consistency; designation of center; requirements

Sec. 6. (a) The division has primary oversight over suicide prevention and crisis services activities and essential coordination with designated 9-8-8 crisis response centers. The division shall work with the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline and the veteran crisis line networks for the purpose of ensuring consistency of public messaging concerning 9-8-8 services. (b) Not later than July 1, 2022, the division may designate at least one (1) 9-8-8 crisis response center in Indiana to coordinate crisis intervention services and crisis care coordination to individuals accessing the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline from anywhere in Indiana twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. (c) In order to be designated by the division under subsection (b), a 9-8-8 crisis response center must meet the following: (1) Have an active agreement with the administrator of the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline for participation within the network. (2) Comply with the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline requirements and best practice guidelines for operational and clinical standards. (3) Use technology, including chat and texting that is interoperable between and across crisis and emergency response systems used throughout Indiana to ensure cohesive and coordinated crisis care. As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.162-2023, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-7 Rules

Sec. 7. The division shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to allow appropriate information sharing and communication between and across crisis and emergency response systems for the purpose of real time crisis care coordination, including deployment of crisis and outgoing services and linked, flexible services specific to crisis response. As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-8 Deployment of crisis and outgoing services; coordination of access; requirements; follow-up services

Sec. 8. (a) A designated 9-8-8 crisis response center may deploy crisis and outgoing services, including mobile crisis teams, and coordinate access to crisis receiving and stabilization services or other appropriate local sources in accordance with guidelines by the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline. (b) A designated 9-8-8 crisis response center shall coordinate access to crisis receiving and stabilization services for individuals accessing the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline through appropriate information sharing concerning availability of services. (c) A designated 9-8-8 crisis response center shall meet the requirements set forth by the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline for serving high risk and specialized populations, including individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and other relevant and culturally sensitive special populations, as identified by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, including training requirements and policies for transferring callers to an appropriate specialized center or subnetwork. (d) A designated 9-8-8 crisis response center must provide follow-up services to individuals accessing the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline consistent with guidelines and policies established by the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline. As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.162-2023, SEC.16.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-9 Written report

Sec. 9. Before March 1 of each year, a designated 9-8-8 crisis response center shall submit a written report to the division concerning the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline's usage and the services provided by the center. As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.162-2023, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-10 Division coordination requirements; mobile crisis team requirements

Sec. 10. (a) The division shall coordinate: (1) available onsite response services of crisis calls using state and locally funded mobile crisis teams; and (2) crisis receiving and stabilization services resulting from a 9-8-8 call. (b) The mobile crisis teams must be certified by the division and must include: (1) a peer certified by the division; and (2) at least one (1) of the following: (A) A behavioral health professional licensed under IC 25-23.6. (B) An other behavioral health professional (OBHP), as defined in 440 IAC 11-1-12. (C) Emergency medical services personnel licensed under IC 16-31. (D) Law enforcement based coresponder behavioral health teams. (c) Crisis response services provided by a mobile crisis team must be provided under the supervision of: (1) a behavioral health professional licensed under IC 25-23.6; (2) a licensed physician; or (3) an advanced practice registered nurse (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-10). The supervision required under this subsection may be performed remotely. As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.74-2022, SEC.15; P.L.11-2023, SEC.44; P.L.122-2026, SEC.70; P.L.145-2026, SEC.88.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-11 Statewide 9-8-8 trust fund

Sec. 11. (a) The statewide 9-8-8 trust fund is established for purposes of creating and maintaining a statewide 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis system described in this chapter. The fund shall be administered by the division. (b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. (c) The treasurer of the state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from the investments shall be deposited in the fund. (d) The fund shall consist of the following: (1) Appropriations made to the fund by the general assembly. (2) Funds received from the federal government for the support of 9-8-8 services in Indiana. (3) Investment earnings, including interest, on money in the fund. (4) Money from any other source, including gifts and grants. (e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund and is not subject to transfer to any other fund for any other use or purpose outside of those specified in this section. As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-11.4 First responder crisis intervention account

Sec. 11.4. (a) The state comptroller shall establish a first responder crisis intervention account within the statewide 9-8-8 trust fund established by section 11 of this chapter for the purpose of awarding grants to public safety agencies that provide first responder emergency services, to be used by the agencies for: (1) developing local crisis intervention team programs; (2) improving data collection on behavioral health runs and interactions; and (3) updating training manuals. The account shall be administered by the division. (b) The account shall consist of the following: (1) Funds received from the federal government for the purposes described in subsection (a). (2) Investment earnings, including interest, on money in the fund. (3) Money from any other source, including gifts and grants. (c) The expenses of administering the account shall be paid from money in the account. (d) The division may award grants from the account to public safety agencies described in subsection (a) for the purposes specified in subsection (a). (e) Money in the account at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. As added by P.L.170-2022, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.336.

Ind. Code § 12-21-8-12 Rules

Sec. 12. The division may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement and administer this chapter. As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.10.
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