Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.

04/03/2026

Here is some great feedback for Mia Jennings and Melisa Garcia-Hernandez, two of our school-based providers in Hendricks County! This feedback came from our 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey.

04/02/2026

Looking for a fun and welcoming event for your family this spring? Join us for a night of connection, creativity, and community at our first ever Bridges to Belonging Family Fun Night!

You’ll have a chance to enjoy hands-on activities, meet other families, share in some laughs, and leave feeling a little more supported and connected. 🤗

We can't wait to see you there! Please fill out this form to RSVP: https://www.tetraprime.consulting/r/PbO

Please click the link to complete this form.

04/01/2026

April is National Stress Awareness Month! Scroll through our handy starter guide to learn about the two types of stress and the many negative health consequences of chronic stress. 🧠💡🤔

03/31/2026

Last Wednesday, Dawn Pruitt, our CCBHC Grant Project Director, attended another webinar training as part of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's Behavioral Health Training Institute. This training was on the topic of Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Oriented Care, or "TIROC".

Presenter Ami Roeschlein (DSW, MA, LMFT) explained how trauma affects the whole body, focusing on consequences like prolonged activation of the sympathetic nervous system, increased cortisol levels, chronic inflammation, and a persistent feeling of being in "survival mode". She explained how trauma-informed care must accommodate for these realities and help patients' bodies shift toward a state of recovery and healing.

We hope to use guidance from this presentation to continue improving the care we're able to provide for our consumers!

03/30/2026

Who is someone in your life that inspires you with their indomitable spirit? Tag them in the comments!

03/27/2026

Substance use disorder, or SUD, is a chronic behavioral health condition that can affect any person, regardless of age, gender, or life circumstances. However, women with SUD may often have more complex psychological, social, and service needs than men, especially when they are responsible for the care of children or other dependents.

Our “Empower Her” program is designed to address common difficulties women face when seeking treatment for SUD, such as the need for a safe peer community and help with everyday obstacles like transportation, employment, and child care. By providing women with comprehensive recovery support through one access point and one consistent team, we can greatly improve their chances of a full and successful recovery.

Read our latest blog post to learn how Empower Her works and whether you might be a good fit for these specialized services: https://www.tetraprime.consulting/r/tod

Our “Empower Her” program is designed to provide comprehensive support for women who are recovering from substance use disorder.

03/26/2026

Recovery support for women should reflect women’s real experiences. 💜

That’s why the Empower Her group at Cummins Behavioral Health uses Helping Women Recover, an evidence-based curriculum created specifically for women with substance use disorders. The program explores four key areas connected to healing and relapse prevention: self, relationships, sexuality, and spirituality. It also addresses topics like trauma, self-esteem, and healthy relationships.

Read more in our latest blog: https://www.cumminsbhs.org/blog/empower-her-sud-recovery-women/

Our “Empower Her” program is designed to provide comprehensive support for women who are recovering from substance use disorder.

03/25/2026

Substance use disorder can affect anyone, but women often face unique barriers to recovery, including childcare responsibilities, trauma, transportation needs, and financial strain.

That’s why Cummins Behavioral Health created Empower Her: a program designed to support women with SUD through specialized group therapy and wraparound services, all through one access point. 💜

Read the full blog to learn how Empower Her works and who it may help: https://www.cumminsbhs.org/blog/empower-her-sud-recovery-women/

Our “Empower Her” program is designed to provide comprehensive support for women who are recovering from substance use disorder.

03/24/2026

One of the most powerful parts of recovery is realizing you are not alone. 🌷

As one Empower Her participant shared:
“It’s made me more confident, open-minded, less judgmental toward myself and others. I’ve opened more, and it’s nice knowing there are other women who have had similar experiences.”

That sense of connection is at the heart of the Empower Her program at Cummins Behavioral Health. Through women-focused group therapy and personalized support, Empower Her helps women find understanding, encouragement, and a path forward in recovery.

Read more in our latest blog: https://www.cumminsbhs.org/blog/empower-her-sud-recovery-women/

Our “Empower Her” program is designed to provide comprehensive support for women who are recovering from substance use disorder.

03/23/2026

We can’t always control what happens to us, but controlling how we react can make a surprisingly large difference on our well-being.

03/20/2026

We love it when our team members share positive feedback for each other. 😊 Today, Dawn Pruitt offers the following words of praise for Lauren Halsema, one of our State Psychiatric Hospital and Civil Commitment Liaisons:

"Lauren Halsema consistently works with some of the most challenging cases, serving both adults and youth in all 5 of our counties. Lauren embodies the Cummins values and displays them on a daily basis. Collaboration can sound like an understatement when she is planning for an individual to come out of a state hospital or to transition from being incarcerated into living in the community. I have recently witnessed Lauren work and collaborate with criminal justice partners, intake specialists, the veterans' benefit office, our medical services team, insurance team members, family support, and county courts. What I witnessed was one case out of the many that she oversees, and that one case took integrity for Lauren to advocate for quality services for someone who appeared resistant to treatment. It took a perseverance for Lauren to overcome each of the challenges and roadblocks that kept appearing. Through it all, she remained full of hope of recovery for every person she serves."

03/19/2026

Congratulations and a big THANK YOU to Family Support Services of West Central Indiana for all of the great work they do!

Big news! 🎉

Family Support Services is becoming a R**e Crisis Center, strengthening our commitment to supporting survivors in our community.

Please join us as we celebrate this milestone with a Ribbon Cutting & Proclamation Ceremony.

SAVE THE DATE:
📅 April 14th | ⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Greencastle City Hall

We would love to see our community there as we mark this important moment together.