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Hamilton Center reports service volume in Owen County; commissioners hear mental-health needs
Summary
Hamilton Center representative told commissioners the center served 308 Owen County consumers in fiscal 2025 with 4,528 services and listed top substance and mental-health diagnoses; commissioners thanked staff and noted cooperative work with Centerstone.
A Hamilton Center representative (speaking on behalf of Melvin R. Burks, president and CEO) presented the agency’s annual summary for Owen County.
The representative said the agency served 308 county consumers in fiscal year 2025, delivering 4,528 services; 22 services were inpatient. The office’s expenses were read aloud and charity care for Owen County was reported. The representative listed the top substances treated (other stimulants, alcohol, cannabis, opioids, cocaine) and top behavioral-health diagnoses (post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, chronic PTSD, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder).
Commissioners said they appreciate the coordination between Hamilton Center and other providers (Centerstone) and noted a continuing local need for mental-health capacity. The representative indicated the office will provide periodic reports, including some numeric impact metrics at future meetings.
