State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup
The State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup collects, analyzes and reports on the epidemiological data regarding substance use and abuse in Indiana, and develops data-based recommendations on prevention priorities for the state. The state of Indiana supports the work of the SEOW as part of its long-term efforts to improve substance abuse prevention policy.
The SEOW is managed by Syra Health since July 2021. For more information, please contact:
- Srikant Devaraj, PhD, MBA, MS, Chair of SEOW
- Phone: 463-345-8957
- Email: srikantd@syrahealth.com
- Jason Collins, MPA
- Phone: 463-345-8978
- Email: jasonc@syrahealth.com
- Jeannie Bellman, MSW, Assistant Director, DMHA Bureau of Substance Misuse Prevention and Mental Health Promotion
- Phone: 317-232-4248
- Email: Jeannie.Bellman@fssa.in.gov
- Dane Minnick, PhD, Prevention Bureau Chief, DMHA
- Phone: 317-522-9863
- Email: dminnick@bsu.edu
Click here to access the data portal
SEOW Annual Symposium
The Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Syra Health presented the 2023 State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) Annual Symposium on May 19, 2023. Recordings of the Symposium may be viewed here: – Morning session, Afternoon session. The presentation slides may be viewed here.
Recent publications
- 2023 State Epidemiological Profile
- 2023 Drug Fact Sheet: Substance Use in Indiana
- 2023 Research brief: Assessment and Prevention Services (revised Nov 10, 2023)
- 2023 Research brief: Analysis of Opioid Overdose Mortality and Vulnerability Index in Indiana
- 2022 Research brief: Regional Trends of Opioid Use and Consequences in Indiana
- 2022 Research brief: Substance Use Disorder and Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Use Among Priority Populations in Indiana
- 2022 Indiana State Epidemiological Profile
- 2022 Research Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on Behavioral Health and Substance Use in Indiana: Youth Population
- 2022 Research Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on Behavioral Health and Substance Use in Indiana: Overall Population
- 2021 Drug Fact Sheet: Substance Use in Indiana
- SEOW 2022 Symposium presentation
- SEOW Indiana Strategic Behavioral Health Priorities 2022-2026
- 2022 Report Brief: Regional Mental Health and Suicide Trends in Indiana
- 2022 Report Brief: Regional Trends of Alcohol Use and Consequences in Indiana
- 2021 Report Brief: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Behavioral Health in Indiana
- 2020 Indiana State Epidemiological Profile
- 2020 Executive Summary: Substance Misuse in Indiana
Please contact DMHA Prevention for copies of past publications: Prevention@fssa.in.gov