§ 12-13-16-5 — "Human services"

Indiana § 12-13-16-5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 13: DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
• Ch. 16: Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing

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As used in this chapter, "human services"
means services provided by government or nonprofit organizations to
ensure the health and well-being of Indiana citizens. The term includes,
but is not limited to, services designed to do any of the following:
(1) Provide relief or assistance after a natural or nonnatural
disaster.
(2) Assist parents with stress issues.
(3) Assist persons in efforts to address and reduce instances of
emotional and physical abuse, including domestic violence and
sexual assault.
(4) Assist persons in efforts to reduce the rate of infant mortality.
(5) Direct persons to services providing assistance to veterans,
senior citizens, and vulnerable children.
(6) Assist persons with respect to public health issues, including:
(A) health epidemics;
(B) mental, physical, and behavioral health services, including
services for drug addiction and abuse;
(C) prescription assistance services; and
(D) medical transportation options.
(7) Provide information on food programs and available nutrition
education.
(8) Provide information on programs that assist with safe and
affordable housing, including assistance with utility services.
(9) Assist persons in identifying occupational and vocational
training and programs.
(10) Provide information on reentry programs for persons leaving
correctional facilities, alcohol and drug treatment facilities, or
mental health facilities.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7.