Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Mental Health Support & Guardianship Services in Northeast Indiana
Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana (MHANI) has been a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness and support since its founding in 1954. Our organization serves over 4,000 individuals annually across 11 counties in Northeast Indiana, providing critical services for individuals facing mental health challenges, families seeking guidance, and professionals requiring specialized resources. We prioritize person-centered decision-making in our guardianship services, ensuring advocacy for seniors and adults with disabilities who cannot manage their own affairs. Our peer support programs connect individuals with trained specialists who share lived experiences, fostering recovery through mentoring and community-based support groups. We offer evidence-based mental health trainings, including Youth/Adult Mental Health First Aid and suicide prevention programs, tailored to meet the unique needs of organizations and workplaces.Our Creative Growth and Emotion Explorers initiatives use art and literature to help participants process emotions and build resilience, accessible to all without requiring a mental health diagnosis. We maintain a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring services and employment opportunities are available to all individuals regardless of background or circumstance. Our team collaborates with care providers, volunteer advocates, and professional advisory boards to create comprehensive support systems for clients. We operate under strict ethical guidelines, emphasizing transparency in our operations and partnerships with local healthcare providers and legal professionals. With over six decades of experience, we continue to expand our reach through community education, advocacy, and innovative programming that addresses evolving mental health needs.
Services
Guardianship Services
Peer Support Groups
Mental Health Trainings
Creative Growth Programs
Emotion Explorers
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of experience in mental health advocacy and support services
- Our peer specialists provide recovery support based on lived experience with mental health challenges
- We offer evidence-based trainings customized to organizational needs
- Our guardianship program follows strict person-centered decision-making protocols
- We maintain partnerships with 24/7 care facilities across 10 Indiana counties
Services
Guardianship Services
Our professional guardianship program advocates for adults with disabilities and seniors who cannot manage their own affairs. We protect clients' rights through person-centered decision-making while ensuring proper medical care, financial management, and housing arrangements. Our services cover Allen, Adams, and eight other Indiana counties with court-approved guardianship solutions.
Peer Support Groups
Trained peer specialists lead support groups for individuals navigating mental health challenges. Our programs combine one-on-one mentoring with group sessions to foster recovery through shared experiences. Participants gain practical coping strategies while building supportive community connections without requiring a formal diagnosis.
Mental Health Trainings
We deliver customized mental health education programs for organizations, including evidence-based Youth/Adult Mental Health First Aid and suicide prevention training. Our certified instructors provide both in-person and virtual sessions to help workplaces create supportive environments and reduce stigma around mental health issues.
Creative Growth
This creative support group uses art activities to help adults process emotions and build resilience. Sessions include mindfulness exercises, artistic expression, and group reflection to promote emotional well-being. The program is free and accessible to all community members regardless of mental health status.
Emotion Explorers
Designed for children aged 3-7, this program combines storytelling and art activities to teach emotional literacy. Parents participate alongside their children in 30-minute sessions that build emotional resilience through creative expression. The curriculum helps young children develop healthy coping mechanisms in a supportive environment.
People
Casey Knuth
Community Counselor
Casey Knuth is a licensed mental health counselor with personal and professional experience addressing depression and anxiety. They lead our Creative Growth and Emotion Explorers programs, combining clinical expertise with creative approaches to emotional wellness.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for adults?
We provide guardianship services, peer support groups, and Creative Growth art therapy programs for adults across Northeast Indiana.
Do you offer mental health trainings for organizations?
Yes, we deliver customized mental health education including Youth/Adult Mental Health First Aid and suicide prevention programs for workplaces.
Are your support groups open to everyone?
All our support groups are free and accessible to the public without requiring a mental health diagnosis.
What child mental health services are available?
Emotion Explorers helps children aged 3-7 develop emotional resilience through art and literature-based activities with their caregivers.
Which counties do you serve?
We operate in Allen, Adams, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties.
How can I get involved with MHANI?
You can volunteer as a guardian advocate, make a donation to support our programs, or participate in our mental health education initiatives.
