Crime & Safety
Shelby County, IN Jail Awarded $33,330 for Recovery Services
Shelbyville, IN – A central Indiana jail is expanding addiction recovery and mental health support after receiving a $33,330 grant designed to help incarcerated individuals access treatment and rebuil
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-10-14T17:09:48.221Z
Shelbyville, IN – A central Indiana jail is expanding addiction recovery and mental health support after receiving a $33,330 grant designed to help incarcerated individuals access treatment and rebuild their lives after release.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff 's Department, Choices Coordinated Care Solutions and the Shelby County Jail received the GIFT IX Community Support Grant from Blue River Community Foundation to strengthen recovery services for people experiencing substance use and mental health challenges.
New Recovery Specialist Coming to Shelby County Jail The funding will establish a part time Peer Recovery Support Specialist position inside the jail, providing individualized assistance to incarcerated residents.
The specialist will have personal recovery experience and help participants develop treatment plans, build motivation and connect with community resources.
Services will include one on one recovery coaching, motivational interviewing and assistance preparing for life after incarceration.
The position will be funded through the grant and employed by Choices Coordinated Care Solutions at no cost to Shelby County.
Expanding Existing Addiction Recovery Programs Shelby County Jail already operates recovery focused housing blocks for men and women, along with its Jail Intervention Program.
Participants have access to services including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Moral Reconation Therapy and other recovery support programs.
The new partnership will expand those efforts by providing more personalized support during incarceration and after release.
Following release, participants may receive assistance with behavioral health referrals, housing, transportation, employment resources and continued recovery coaching.
Officials Hope to Reduce Repeat Incarceration Shelby County Jail Navigator Rod Mohr said the funding will strengthen support for residents returning to the community.
"This funding allows us to strengthen support for individuals both during incarceration and as they return to the community, creating greater opportunities for long term recovery and success," Mohr said.
Officials hope the initiative will improve recovery outcomes, reduce cycles of substance use and incarceration, and help participants maintain long term stability.
The grant will primarily cover salary and related costs for the new part time recovery specialist.