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, but is not limited to, 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.73-2020, SEC.7.