Indiana CHAMP
The Indiana Consultations for Healthcare providers in Addiction, Mental Health, and Perinatal Psychiatry Program (CHAMP) within Indiana University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry is an innovative adult and perinatal psychiatry access program for any adult health care provider. CHAMP offers a free statewide provider-to-provider phone consultation line, referral service, and educational opportunities.
The program is intended for use by any health care provider in Indiana who sees adult or perinatal patients experiencing mental health concerns and substance use disorders to directly speak with a psychiatrist about a specific patient case or general questions. The program aims to improve Hoosier adults' access to best practice behavioral health care across the state by supporting health care providers in their local communities with guidance from psychiatric specialists.
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Not for emergencies.
Call 911 or direct patients to the ER in crisis situations. This platform is a clinical resource hub for non-emergency guidance and provider support.
Educational Resource Center
Access evidence-based clinical materials, screening tools, and downloadable provider toolkits designed to support Indiana's behavioral health workforce.
Provider Toolkits
Comprehensive PDF guides for screening, documentation, and clinical workflow integration.
CHAMP Project ECHOs
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a collaborative model of medical education and care management that helps clinicians provide expert-level care to patients in their own communities.
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Adult Psychiatry ECHO
Next Session
Tuesday
September 08, 2026
Time (EST)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Next Three Sessions
Sept 08
Borderline personality disorder recognition, response, and referral
Sept 22
Oct 6
PTSD recognition and first-line treatment in a primary care visit
Bipolar Misdiagnosis
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Perinatal Psychiatry ECHO
Next Session
Thursday
September 17, 2026
Time (EST)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Next Three Sessions
Sept 17
Perinatal Mental Health 101
Oct 01
PTSD and Trauma in Perinatal Period
Oct 15
SUD in the Perinatal Period
Upcoming Conferences & Presentations
PSI Training
August 28th, 2026 | Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Perinatal substance use is much more common than many of us realize, even amongst clients or patients you already treat. Substance misuse is a common coping strategy for people who are struggling with mental health conditions. Nationwide, suicide and accidental overdose are leading causes of maternal mortality. Women and those with the capacity for pregnancy are most at risk for developing a substance use disorder during their reproductive years, but many maternal/child health professionals feel uncomfortable and ill-equipped in knowing how to support a pregnant or parenting client who is struggling with substance use.
This training aims to begin bridging the knowledge gap by bolstering providers’ knowledge base. Together, we can ensure that every maternal health and allied health professional across the United States is equipped with the data, knowledge, and skill set to recognize and effectively respond to substance use concerns during pregnancy, early parenthood, and with the birthing parent/child dyad.
This advanced training provides 7.25 continuing education hours and meets the requirements for the advanced prerequisite for the PMH-C exam application.
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2026 Perinatal Substance Use Conference
September 3rd, 2026 | FORUM Events Center in Fishers, Indiana
Join your Indiana peers for a day focused exclusively on perinatal substance use and its significant impact on families, caregivers, and communities. We are honored to welcome some of the foremost experts from around the country to discuss innovative, supportive care approaches designed to improve outcomes for families and avoid staff burnout for those charged with caring for this vulnerable population.
Audience: CMOs, CNOs, maternal/child teams, neonatal teams, patient safety officers, risk managers, quality leaders, nursing caregivers and managers, case managers, care transition managers, social workers, and others responsible for patient safety. Teams are encouraged to attend.
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Dr. Arnaudo Speaking at IU Med-Peds Noon Conference
September 9th, 2026 | Riley Children’s Hospital
Physician Wellness Symposium
September 25, 2026 | Embassy Suites, 13700 Conference Center Drive South, Noblesville, IN
The 2026 Physician Wellness Symposium is designed to address one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today—physician well-being. In an increasingly complex and demanding clinical environment, this symposium provides a dedicated space for physicians, trainees, and healthcare leaders to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the purpose that drives their work.
Through a combination of keynote storytelling, evidence-based education, and practical strategy sessions, attendees will explore the personal and systemic factors that influence well-being. The program emphasizes resilience, mental health support, leadership engagement, and actionable solutions applicable across diverse healthcare settings.
Participants will leave equipped with meaningful insights, tangible tools, and renewed motivation to foster both personal wellness and healthier workplace cultures.
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Baby Doe - Film
September 28, 2026 | Kan-Kan Cinema & Bar, 1258 Windsor St, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Thirty years ago, Gail Ritchey, a young woman from a conservative Christian community in rural Ohio, gave birth alone and left her newborn in the woods. Now a devoted mother of three, her quiet suburban life is shattered when DNA evidence links her to the infamous cold case of “Geauga’s Child”, leading to her arrest for murder. Authorities dismiss her claim that the baby was stillborn, and the media swiftly vilify her. Facing a possible life sentence, Gail turns to her husband, Mark, and their adult children, who struggle to reconcile the woman they love with the accusations against her.
With her attorney, Steven, she must confront the weight of societal and religious pressures—and her own long-buried shame—to fight for her freedom. Directed by Jessica Earnshaw (JACINTA), BABY DOE cuts through the headlines to uncover the human complexity of Gail’s case. With a compassionate yet unflinching lens, the film examines the intersection of women’s health, justice, and the societal forces that continue to shape stories like hers.
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Regional Integrated Mental Health Conference
October 2nd, - 4th | French Lick, Indiana
17th Annual Regional Integrated Mental Health Conference – registration now open!
Learn, network, relax… join the Indiana Psychiatric Society and psychiatrists from across the country for a dynamic, multi-day educational experience designed for psychiatrists and mental health professionals committed to advancing clinical practice and integrated care. This year’s program features…
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