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Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare reports surge in crisis responses, says wait times have shrunk
Summary
Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare told the council it served 4,827 Vanderburgh County residents last year, responded to 5,655 crisis calls, logged 97,000 services and reported open access for same‑day intake; the agency said ARPA capital funds will support facility expansion later this year.
Katie Adams, president and CEO of Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, told the Van Buren County Council March 4 that her agency substantially expanded crisis services last year and has reduced access delays.
Adams said Southwestern served 4,827 county residents and responded to 5,655 crisis calls (an average of roughly 500–600 calls per month), adding that the agency logged about 97,000 total services and 3,962 bed…
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