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Recent Policy Blog Posts
Bowen Center Will Again Track Health Workforce Bills During 2026 Legislative Session, Learn What’s New
Indiana lawmakers have convened for the 2026 legislative session. This year is not a budget year, so the session will be shorter than in 2025. Several bills filed early already signal a continued interest in strengthening the state's health workforce, including some...
A Closer Look at Supervision in Indiana’s Behavioral Health System
Indiana's behavioral health workforce depends on strong field and clinical supervision, yet many professionals struggle with access. New data show that fewer than one in five licensed clinicians participate in field or clinical supervision. Many current supervisors...
Webinar Recording: Strengthening the Behavioral Health Paraprofessional Workforce
According to SAMHSA, nearly 50 million Americans meet diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, yet significant workforce shortages continue to limit access to care. Our national initiative, funded by the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts, aims to address...