Lifespring community-based assisted outpatient treatment program - lifespring health systems will establish a regional assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) program in partnership with civil courts in…

The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded Lifespring Inc. $1.25 million on September 30, 2026, under the Assisted Outpatient Treatment program (CFDA 93.997) to establish a regional assisted outpatient treatment program serving adults with serious mental illness in southern Indiana.

Lifespring will operate the LIFESPRING Community-Based Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program across Clark, DuBois, Floyd, and Jefferson Counties in partnership with civil courts, delivering coordinated behavioral health and supportive services to approximately 360 unduplicated individuals over five years. The program will develop standardized protocols, governance structures, staff training, community partnerships, and sustainability plans while emphasizing individualized treatment, protection of patient rights, lived experience involvement, and coordinated care. Expected outcomes include expanded access to treatment, improved engagement and satisfaction, strengthened community collaboration, and improved recovery outcomes for individuals with serious mental illness.

Performance occurs in Watson, Indiana 47130. The award period runs from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2031. Lifespring Inc., a non-profit mental health and primary care provider based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, serves rural and underserved populations across southern Indiana.

Lifespring community-based assisted outpatient treatment program - lifespring health systems will establish a regional assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) program in partnership with civil courts in clark, dubois, floyd, and jefferson counties in southern indiana. The program will serve adults with serious mental illness, including individuals with CO-occurring disorders and other complex health needs, by connecting them to coordinated behavioral health and supportive services. Lifespring will serve approximately 360 unduplicated individuals over five years while developing standardized protocols, governance, staff training, community partnerships, and sustainability plans. The program emphasizes individualized treatment, protection of patient rights, lived experience involvement, and coordinated care. Expected outcomes include expanded access to treatment, improved engagement and satisfaction, strengthened community collaboration, and improved recovery for individuals with serious mental illness.