Johnson County, IN

Johnson County, situated in the heart of the state of Indiana, has a population of 161,765.

Volunteers from multiple departments within Johnson County Government, with support from their supervisors, created a Crisis Intervention Team that was officially funded in 2022 by the American Rescue Plan Act. While all three original members have law enforcement backgrounds and undergo extensive training on crisis intervention, a crucial element was missing: a professional social worker to conduct client assessments and ensure follow-ups. Through grant funding, Johnson County fully funded a clinical social worker position and plans to deliver training to local public safety agencies, raising awareness of CIT services and teaching crisis intervention strategies. Cohort 2023.

Program Goals

• Enhance crisis intervention services by providing training to its members and aiding collaboration among various departments within Johnson County Government
• Ensure that individuals in crisis receive appropriate supports and resources
• Establish the Crisis Intervention Team as a recognized department within the county government, supported by sustainable funding sources
• Improve outcomes for individuals experiencing crisis while promoting public safety and community well-being

Key Partnership Organizations

Johnson County Mental Health | Johnson County Sheriff’s Office | Cities within Johnson County – Bargersville, Edinburgh, Franklin, Greenwood, New Whitehead, Princes Lakes, Trafalger, Whiteland and Towns within Johnson County – Blue River, Clark, Franklin-Union-Needham, Hensley, Nineveh, Pleasant, White River

Learn More

Crisis Intervention Team – Johnson County Indiana Sheriff’s Office (johnsoncountysheriff.com)

Sheriff: Johnson County Crisis Intervention Team ‘swept’ awards – Daily Journal