The System of Care Coordinator focuses on building relationships, connecting caregivers and building alliances so that people who need help can access a coordinated network of services. As personal advocates, they want to make sure people receive seamless, compassionate care.

For more information on System of Care in Knox, Daviess, Martin and Pike counties, please email Myranda Knepp or call her at 812.494.9514.

Finding the services you need for your child and family can sometimes be a challenge. In an effort to assist our community, the the Family Health Center Intensive Youth Services program offers the System of Care program to help access services for area youth and their families. The State of Indiana's Department of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) has created System of Care, a program to ensure that Indiana citizens have access to quality mental health and addiction services that promote individual, family and community resiliency and recovery.

Wraparound is a structured way to organize services for a child and support system for families and young people with complex needs. The work in Wraparound is led by a care coordinator and managed by a team of people that includes family members and other members from different parts of a family’s life. This team is committed to creating and carrying out a plan that focuses on meeting the needs of the entire family, not just the person referred for services. The goal of Wraparound is to ensure that families realize their hopes and dreams and are able to experience success in their homes, communities, and schools. This intensive, creative team approach is what makesWraparound services unique.

For a referral visit https://incmhwportal.fssa.in.gov/ to complete an application. Once the application is received you will be connected with the appropriate Access Center for an evaluation and determine which Wraparound program is applicable.

The Willows Family Health Center offers child safety seat inspections. Parents can make an appointment to have their current car seat inspected by one of our certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST).

Why should you have your child’s care seat checked? Statistics show that 3 out of 4 car seats are installed incorrectly and that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children.

Willows FHC certified technicians will assess how your child fits in their car seat and that the seat is correct for their size, check the car seat for any manufacturer recalls, and ensure the seat is properly installed into the vehicle.

Willows Family Health Center is the Knox & Pike County Child Restraint Inspection Station. To schedule an appointment with one of our Child Passenger Safety Technicians please call 812.885.2720.

The Gathering Place provides a place for adults with disabilities to strive to reach their fullest potential in the community, while providing a non-judgmental and open-minded environment for all to attend. The goal of The Gathering Place is to help build a participant's self-esteem, help them take responsibility for themselves, teach them to identify any symptoms they might be having and to seek assistance when needed.

To achieve these goals, the program provides skill building techniques including social skills, coping skills, anger management, medication management, and independent living skills.

At the Family Health Center we understand that your needs may reach beyond our facilities. The Family Health Center offers a team of professionals specifically trained to assist you in all community needs. Our navigators and case managers are here to assist you with:

Family Health Center provides training to area youth and families through evidence-based programs to deter children from underage drinking, vaping, and discourage violence, as well as parent skills training. To bring awareness about these programs in the community, Willows Family Health Center prevention team hosts and attends numerous community events in the FHC four-county coverage area. Funding for prevention services and substance free alternative events has been provided in part by Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction.

Prevention Programming includes Strengthening Families, Too Good for Drugs and Violence, CATCH My Breath, Talk! They Hear You.

The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is a multi-week evidence-based family skills training program for high-risk and general population families that is recognized both nationally and internationally. Parents and youth attend weekly Strengthening Families Program skills classes together, learning youth life and refusal skills as well as parenting skills. There are separate class trainings for parents and youth in the first hour, followed by a joint family practice session in the second hour.

Too Good for Drugs & Violence prepares students with the skills they need for academic, social, and life success. Students learn how to navigate the challenges of social and academic pressures through making responsible decisions, managing stress and anger, reflecting on personal relationships, and peacefully resolving conflict. Lessons foster analysis and discussion of the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use including prescription and OTC drug misuse and various nicotine delivery devices and apply collaborative and experiential learning strategies that give students practice in the skills proven to prevent violence and other risky behaviors. Interactive games and activities provide practical guidance on dating and relationships, building healthy friendships, and refusing negative peer influence. Students also analyze the impact of social media on decision making, reaching goals, and self-identity.

CATCH My Breath is an evidence-based youth vaping prevention program with published evidence of reducing students’ likelihood to vape. Aligned to national and state education standards. Students that undergo the CATCH My Breath program reflect on their goals and how nicotine use may impact their ability to reach these goals. Activities, conversations, and reflection make the program interactive and allow students the opportunity to direct conversations towards relevant experiences.

“Talk. They Hear You” is a universal, information dissemination approach for youth and their parents/guardians. TTHY campaign encourages parents/guardians to talk with their children regarding expectations on alcohol and drug use. Family Health Center uses this program in marketing on billboards, posters, postcards, and business cards.