Joan Showalter

Mental Health Professional

Joan Showalter is the Director of Behavioral Health at Franciscan Health Indianapolis/Mooresville. Joan currently serves on professional boards such as NAMI and valuable community program boards such as Reach for Youth. Joan became a partner of Beech Grove CDFC in 2017 as an outreach to individuals who need treatment for mental health and/or addiction, but are fearful due to stigma. Most directors and upper-level management assign community outreach work to their employees, but Joan participates in coalition events; working the booth at festivals, and participates in our White Castle family night fundraisers. Participating in these events has enabled Joan to assist many individuals over the past three years that otherwise may not have received treatment toward their pathway to recovery. Joan also recognizes that coalitions operate on tight budgets and offered printing services to the CDFC through Franciscan. The above mentioned outlines my knowledge of Joan's passion for her profession, but I know she is involved in many other behavioral health and addiction initiatives in Indiana that advocate for better prevention, treatment, and recovery processes and policies toward superior patient care. Joan's passion for her profession and selfless dedication in helping anyone in need along their pathway to recovery makes her a true hero for recovery.