MHS Serves Announces Recipients of $1.2 Million Investment in Youth Mental Health

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Managed Health Services (MHS), a subsidiary of Centene (NYSE: CNC), has announced the recipients of its $1.2 million Youth Mental Health Empowerment Program. This initiative is part of MHS Serves, a larger $12 million program focused on addressing health disparities across Indiana.

The funding will support 20 organizations across multiple Indiana counties, focusing on expanding youth access to healthcare, mental health, and trauma-informed care. The program, managed in partnership with Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC) and Black Onyx Management, will benefit organizations in 29 counties and includes 4 statewide coverage organizations.

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• Investment of $1.2 million to expand youth mental health services across Indiana
• Strategic partnership with established organizations to address health disparities
• Wide geographic coverage spanning 29 counties plus statewide initiatives
• Expansion of existing successful programs rather than starting new unproven ones

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• None.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Managed Health Services (MHS), a managed care entity that has been proudly serving the state of Indiana for 30 years and a Centene (NYSE: CNC) company, is proud to announce the recipients of the most recent partnership opportunity from MHS Serves, a $12 million program focused on addressing health disparities across Indiana. Through a collaborative partnership with Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC) and Black Onyx Management managing the program, MHS Serves strives to empower communities through partnerships and innovations focused on health access.

The latest partnership opportunity, Youth Mental Health Empowerment Program, supports the expansion or enhancement of current programs, services, initiatives, and resources that directly address youth access to healthcare, mental health, and trauma-informed care. By supporting effective program practices and professional development, MHS Serves will fund organizations in counties including Allen, Boone, Clark, Delaware, Elkhart, Floyd, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Harrison, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Jasper, Johnson, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Newton, Putnam, Porter, Scott, Starke, St. Joseph, Vigo, Washington and 4 statewide coverage organizations through this initiative. Organizations receiving partnership funding include:

Cultivating Life

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc.

VOICES Corporation

Family Ark

Firefly Children & Family Alliance

Foster Success

Girl Talk Incorporated

Heart City Health Center, Inc.

Indiana Family to Family

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion County Commission on Youth

Martin Luther King Multi-Service Center Indianapolis Incorporated

New Hope Family Life Center

Playworks Indiana

Struggle Made Us

The Bloom Project, Inc

The Villages of Indiana, Inc.

Tindley Accelerated Schools

Uthiverse Incorporated

MHS Serves is proud to partner with these organizations through funding support to continue to expand youth access to mental health care and trauma-informed resources in our communities. More information can be found at mhsserves.org or by contacting strategicpartnerships@mhsserves.org.

About MHS
Managed Health Services (MHS) is a managed care entity that has been proudly serving the state of Indiana for 30 years through the Hoosier Healthwise and Hoosier Care Connect Medicaid programs and the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) Medicaid alternative program. MHS also offers Ambetter Health in the Indiana health insurance marketplace, and Wellcare By Allwell, a Medicare Advantage plan. All of our plans include quality, comprehensive coverage with a provider network you can trust. Visit mhsindiana.com to learn more. MHS is a Centene company, a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives.

 

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FAQ

What is the size of MHS Serves' investment in youth mental health programs in 2025?

MHS Serves is investing $1.2 million specifically in the Youth Mental Health Empowerment Program, which is part of a larger $12 million program addressing health disparities across Indiana.

How many organizations will receive funding from Centene's MHS Serves mental health initiative?

20 organizations across Indiana will receive funding, including organizations like Cultivating Life, Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, VOICES Corporation, and others.

What geographic areas will benefit from the MHS Serves mental health funding?

The funding will benefit organizations in 29 Indiana counties, including Allen, Marion, Lake, and Hamilton, plus 4 organizations providing statewide coverage.

What services will the MHS Serves youth mental health funding support?

The funding will support the expansion or enhancement of programs focused on youth access to healthcare, mental health services, and trauma-informed care, including professional development and effective program practices.

Who is managing the MHS Serves youth mental health program?

The program is managed through a collaborative partnership between MHS Serves, Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC), and Black Onyx Management.