Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "human services" means services provided by government or nonprofit organizations to ensure the health and well-being of Indiana citizens. The term includes services designed to do any of the following:
(1) Provide relief or assistance after a natural or nonnatural disaster.
(2) Assist parents with stress issues.
(3) Assist persons in efforts to address and reduce instances of emotional and physical abuse, including domestic violence and sexual assault.
(4) Assist persons in efforts to reduce the rate of infant mortality.
(5) Direct persons to services providing assistance to veterans, senior citizens, and vulnerable children.
(6) Assist persons with respect to public health issues, including:
(A) health epidemics;
(B) mental, physical, and behavioral health services, including services for drug addiction and abuse;
(C) prescription assistance services; and
(D) medical transportation options.
(7) Provide information on food programs and available nutrition education.
(8) Provide information on programs that assist with safe and affordable housing, including assistance with utility services.
(9) Assist persons in identifying occupational and vocational training and programs.
(10) Provide information on reentry programs for persons leaving correctional facilities, alcohol and drug treatment facilities, or mental health facilities.
As added by P.L.60-2004, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.94-2010, SEC.2; P.L.213-2015, SEC.97; P.L.156-2017, SEC.7.
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