This year’s incredible recipients were: Dunes Learning Center, Edgewater Behavioral Health Services, The Salvation Army, and Franciscan Alliance’s St. Monica Home.  Click Here for the Full Article.

Northwest Indiana Workforce Board names new board members

STAFF REPORTS | Posted: Friday, October 17, 2014 9:17 pm

TheNewsDispatch.com, Michigan City, IN

The Northwest Indiana Workforce Board has announced its 2014-15 board members, representing Jasper, Lake, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski and Starke counties.

Filling Mental Health Service Gaps is Necessary by Dr. Danita Johnson-Hughes

“It appears that on a regular basis we now hear news accounts of individuals, in the midst of a psychiatric crisis, who severely wound or kill others, often before taking their own lives.

These types of incidents have served to put a spotlight on the nation’s mental health system. Yes, people who commit these atrocities are most likely mentally ill. How else could they do what they do?

MERRILLVILLE | “What advice do you give to other nations where corruption is rampant?” Youssouf Bah, a cameraman for Gangan Television, asked Tuesday afternoon during his first interview of local officials in a documentary on American culture.

MERRILLVILLE | A community mental health center that initially opened for patients transitioning out of state-run hospitals is celebrating its 40th year in Northwest Indiana.

GARY | The Board of Directors of the Gary Chamber of Commerce recognized businesses and organizations last week during its inaugural Business Awards Reception.