A Will for Wellness

JRNY Counseling Partners with Hall of Fame Health for Initiative

Writer / Natalie Platt
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Hall of Fame Health (HOFH), a health care initiative affiliated with the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has partnered with JRNY Counseling to provide current and former professional football players and their families with mental health services.JRNY Counseling

Based in Noblesville and co-owned by Melanie Short and Holly Homan, JRNY Counseling meets the mental health needs of patients in a comfortable and safe environment.

“Historically, 30% of people meet criteria for anxiety disorders,” Homan says. “Outside of those meeting that criteria, people are able to use coping skills and support systems to manage issues that could lead to anxiety disorders. We think that people are more willing to ask for help than ever before, but we are really only starting to understand the long-term impact on mental health.”

As professional athletes have continued to open up about their mental health struggles, HOFH was created to make mental health treatment accessible, destigmatized and widespread. The program has also been opened up so any person can call and use the concierge service to get connected to a vetted provider.

“We’re excited to welcome athletes who may not have previously felt at ease going to see a therapist,” Short says. “We work with so many people who had never sought this kind of help before, and it’s a shame they wait so long in silence.”

This partnership comes at a time of growth for JRNY Counseling as its location has recently moved to a larger space. In addition to offering individual therapy, the practice has recently added integrative services including therapeutic massage, healing breathwork classes, recovery coaching and prevention classes. The Recovery Society, an intensive outpatient program for substance abuse that is accredited by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction, has also been added for those who need a JRNY Counselingmore structured approach to early recovery. The setting is designed to provide a sense of wellness.

HOFH is honored to have JRNY Counseling as a valued partner, as one of two Indianapolis-based practices to be selected for this initiative. The practice sets itself apart because the people who work there believe in an approach that is purposely people-centered and always authentic.

“This partnership expands our national recognition but we have been collaborating with the community for years, and we are only successful because of the support of the community,” Homan says.

Homan notes that connection is important in life, and all humans need to connect in order to live fully.

“It’s like that with our business too,” Homan says. “Without the support and connections we’ve had in the community through individuals and other organizations, we wouldn’t possibly be able to serve as many people as we do or be selected to partner with HOFH. We wouldn’t be able to provide the varieties of care that we do. The overall benefit to the community, when people are well-supported, is increased engagement at work, at school, and in the ability to mindfully develop our strongest assets – people. JRNY Counseling is in the business of people and everything about our communities connects to people.”

Even though JRNY is a nationally recognized private practice, the practice remains focused on impacting the people and businesses of the community first and foremost, with the biggest reward in being able to create space for people to deal with difficulties.

Such a philosophy resonates deeply with the essence of a private practice, where the emphasis on community-oriented care takes precedence. For professionals seeking to cultivate a similar ethos in their own endeavors, considering a private practice course can provide invaluable insights into balancing national recognition with a grounded commitment to community-centric mental health services.

Ultimately, the symbiotic relationship between national acclaim and local impact becomes an achievable aspiration, ensuring that private practitioners can effectively contribute to the well-being of both individuals and the broader community they serve.

“We’re all in this together so it’s about collaboration, not competition,” Homan says. “We’re members of this community too, soJRNY Counseling it’s meaningful to us to have a direct impact and connection to what is happening. We are so grateful that we have been able to create an office space, staff and services that are welcoming. It was always our goal to have a practice where we would like to go, and we are happy to be in the process of making the goal happen.”

You can make an appointment with JRNY Counseling by visiting jrnycounseling.com, emailing schedule@jrnycounseling.com or calling 317-660-1818.

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