Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety
June 25, 2025
Grassroots groups get grants to bring fresh food to Indy communities
The grants come at a moment when Indianapolis families could face increased food insecurity due to proposed federal cuts.
Read MoreJune 17, 2025
Food in Transit returns for eighth summer, offering free produce
The Food in Transit program started back up in Indianapolis last week for its eighth consecutive year.
Read MoreJuly 30, 2024
New program to provide Haitian and Burmese communities with mental health workforce training
New funding will train Haitian and Burmese residents to become behavioral health professionals in their communities.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2023
Where Indianapolis’ mayoral candidates stand on the need for a public safety director
Criminal justice has been at the forefront of Indianapolis’ 2023 mayoral race, with both candidates – Democratic incumbent Joe Hogsett and Republican Jefferson Shreve – campaigning on how they will address public safety.
Read MoreMay 15, 2023
New clinician-led team will respond to mental health calls without police
City officials announced details Monday on the new clinician-led team that will respond to mental health calls in Indianapolis.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2022
Indianapolis is using peacemakers to curb violent crime. City officials say it's working
Indianapolis’ peacemaker program received funding to combat the city’s rising crime rate. A year later, officials say they are starting to see results.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2022
City leaders propose $2M for mental health response team in 2023 budget
Indianapolis city officials plan to include more mental health response resources in the 2023 city-county operating budget.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2022
Community speaks out against measures that would impact those experiencing homelessness
The Indianapolis City-County Council is considering two proposals to address the needs of people unhoused in Indianapolis.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2022
Applications open for OPHS grants to reduce violence
In the past, three to four grassroots groups are awarded to help build capacity and sustainability.
Read MoreJune 28, 2022
Another Knozone Action Day declared for Indianapolis
The air quality may become unhealthy for sensitive individuals, especially active children, the elderly, and anyone with asthma, lung disease, COVID-19, or other serious health problems.
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