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Mary Claire Molloy

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Health reporter for Mirror Indy. Words in Washington Post, USA Today. Reach me 💌 maryclaire.molloy@mirrorindy.org

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Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 02/09/2026
In the wake of a Mirror Indy investigation, Marion County public defenders and prosecutors are diverting people arrested at local hospitals from jail. Now, people taken to jail from hospitals for low-level misdemeanors can enter a diversion program. bit.ly/3V7QAaO
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Mirror Indy investigation sparks action to keep hospital patients out of jail
Prosecutors and public defenders are diverting hospital arrests to mental health treatment.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Today Indiana is reporting 206 cases of cyclosporiasis aka explosive diarrhea. The illness is caused by a parasite that contaminates food. 28 of those cases are here in Indianapolis. More from @mirrorindy.org on how to protect yourself: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-e…
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
After spending the day at the polls, your @mirrorindy.org team is reporting on the Indiana primary election tonight! Follow along here for the results in Indianapolis. mirrorindy.org/vote/2026-pr...
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2026 Election Results
2026 Primary Election results in Indianapolis, Marion County and Indiana, as well as U.S. Congress.
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Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The growing backlash to Indiana’s baby box empire by @mcmolloy.bsky.social Photos for @mirrorindy.org by Brett Phelps. mirrorindy.org/indiana-safe...
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The growing backlash to Indiana’s baby box empire
Monica Kelsey says her devices save lives. Critics say they’re unsafe — and not a solution for moms in crisis.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
In Indianapolis, teachers are checking for unmarked vans. Students are walking out. Neighbors are learning how to document ICE activity. Online rumors are fueling concerns about a federal surge here. Either way, people are preparing. For @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/ice-indianap...
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As ICE rumors swirl, Indy residents organize
Advocates are verifying sightings, protesting and checking on neighbors.
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Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Marion County’s needle exchange program is a public health success story. It will be gone by July if lawmakers don’t pass this bill. ✍️ @mcmolloy.bsky.social 📸 @jennarwatson.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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Indiana’s needle exchanges are on the chopping block
Lawmakers will decide whether to continue a program curbing infections and overdoses.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
There’s a new text group in Indy working to prevent the city’s next overdose. The nonprofit Overdose Lifeline sends out alerts when drugs are seized or there’s a bad batch (ex: laced with fentanyl). Then, they’re on the scene with Narcan. More in @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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How an anonymous text service could prevent Indy’s next overdose
Overdose Lifeline sends alerts about drug seizures, laced batches and resources.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
This is Richelle Williams and her three kids. They just went a week without SNAP. To make it through gov. shutdown, the Indianapolis family stretched meals, skipped the roller rink and prayed. Dispatches from their dinner table: mirrorindy.org/indiana-snap...
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A week without SNAP: How one Indy family made it through
Richelle Williams and her kids stretched meals, skipped the roller rink and prayed.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
In Indy, 100 pregnant women are about to get $20k each over the course of three years. They can spend the money on whatever they choose. The program will support families living in areas with the most infant deaths. @mirrorindy.org has info on applying: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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Indy is giving 100 moms $20k each to support their birth journeys
Monthly stipends will go to families living in areas with the most infant deaths.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
SCOOP: ICE has been quietly using the Indianapolis airport to fly out detainees since early July. @mirrorindy.org witnessed dozens of people in handcuffs boarding an Oct.24 flight to Alexandria, Louisiana - a major deportation hub. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
300,000 Hoosiers are on Obamacare. Soon, many could be priced out and uninsured. That’s because Congress, amid a gov. shutdown, hasn’t extended subsidies that help people afford plans. And insurance companies are raising their premiums by 20% next year. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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Hoosiers brace for soaring health care costs amid government shutdown
Congress has not extended subsidies for marketplace insurance plans.
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Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Indiana redistricting! You asked, we answered. mirrorindy.org/indiana-redi...
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Your redistricting questions, answered
Mirror Indy readers had questions about redistricting. Here are the answers.
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Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 26/09/2025
After initially proposing a $100,000 budget cut to Indy’s immigrant legal services fund, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration decided to restore the funding. Mirror Indy’s @mcmolloy.bsky.social first reported the proposed budget cut in August: bit.ly/4pEfcmB
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Funding cut to Indy’s immigrant legal defense fund is reversed
Plus: Despite ICE concerns, the sheriff’s budget also passed out of committee.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
As COVID-19 vaccine recommendations change under RFK Jr.’s leadership, we have a guide for Indiana patients about this year’s shot. So if you’re wondering who’s eligible and what’s required, check out @mirrorindy.org: mirrorindy.org/indiana-covi...
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A guide for getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Indiana
As medical groups protest, new federal recommendations are changing eligibility.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
For a year, @mirrorindy.org has investigated abuse allegations at Options Behavioral Health. Patients held against their will for insurance money. Widespread sex abuse. No 911 call for a hurt child. Now, the Acadia Healthcare facility is shutting down. mirrorindy.org/options-beha...
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After years of abuse allegations, Options Behavioral Health is shutting down
The Acadia Healthcare facility has been at the center of several lawsuits and a Mirror Indy investigation.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Last night, Indy Democrats clashed with the sheriff over his decision to house ICE detainees in the local jail. Yes, those are skeletons you’re seeing. “We brought the spines because it’s unclear if the sheriff has the ability to stand up for the community,” a protestor said.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Indiana is celebrating its lowest infant mortality rate in history. But advocates worry the number won’t hold after the state’s massive public health cuts. In an interview with Mirror Indy, Gov. Mike Braun stopped short of promising to restore the Health First Indiana funding.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
This is Jaime Passillas, a high school senior from Indianapolis. He wants to become a lawyer. When he was 6, his mom brought him here from Mexico. He was arrested for shoplifting $48.81 at Walmart. He has no prior criminal record. Trump wants to deport him. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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The scramble to save an Indy teen from deportation before graduation
The IPS senior spent weeks in ICE detention after shoplifting at Walmart.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
State lawmakers cut public health funding in Indianapolis by 70%. The money was from Health First Indiana, a bipartisan initiative to improve things like vaccinations and maternal health. Now, local health depts are losing millions for programs they just started. mirrorindy.org/indiana-legi...
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Indiana made an unprecedented investment in public health. It’s being cut already.
Indy’s department will only get $6 million to improve vaccinations and maternal health — a 70% cut.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
NEW: Trump has promised the “largest deportation program” in U.S. history. Even Democratic-controlled Indianapolis is playing along. The local jail has held more than 400 people from 29 countries detained by ICE this year. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Trump has promised the largest deportation in U.S. history. Here in Indianapolis, we spent time getting to know our Mexican immigrant neighbors — asking them what this moment feels like. People of all statuses shared their hopes and fears. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Big week for Mirror Indy! “Out of Options,” a series from me and @jennarwatson.bsky.social exposing abuse at a local mental health facility won Story of the Year and the top prize in a new investigative category. Thank you to SPJ Indiana for the honor. mirrorindy.org/indiana-best...
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Excited to share Mirror Indy has won its first national award! It’s for Out of Options, an investigation from me and @jennarwatson.bsky.social into allegations of sex abuse and patients being held against their will at a local mental health facility. mirrorindy.org/ahcj-2024-aw...
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Mirror Indy recognized for investigative journalism
The newsroom won an investigative award in the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism.
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Ryan Martin @byryanmartin.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
"A movement heralded by RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz finds an ally in Indiana." mirrorindy.org/indiana-gove... 🖊️ @mcmolloy.bsky.social 📷 Richard Sitler
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
The “Make America Healthy Again” movement has come to Indiana, heralded by RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz. The state may be the first to ban people on SNAP from buying candy and soda. There’s also fights over Medicaid and vaccine misinformation. Read more here: mirrorindy.org/indiana-gove...
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SNAP, soda and cuts: Inside the fight to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’
A movement heralded by RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz finds an ally in Indiana.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Inbox ✉️: RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz will be visiting Indianapolis tomorrow for a press conference with Gov. Mike Braun. They’re announcing a “Make Indiana Healthy Again Intiative.” I’ll be covering this for Mirror Indy tomorrow.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Trans Hoosiers can’t update their birth certificates after Trump and Braun’s executive orders. “They’re trying to legislate me out of existence,” said Zoey Faegrin. She carries a court order in her purse, but it hasn’t been honored. Full story in Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/indiana-tran...
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Trans Hoosiers’ documents in limbo after Trump’s and Braun’s executive orders
“I’m scared,” said one Indy resident who can’t update their birth record despite a court order.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
It is not every day the Atlantic cites a story you’ve written — in an analysis about the White Lotus, no less. Spoilery subject matter: I spent years tracking family annihilations. They happen every 5 days in America. And one nearly happened this season. www.theatlantic.com/culture/arch...
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A Truly Macabre 'White Lotus' Plot
What was Tim Ratliff’s arc really about?
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
NEW: Indiana’s first measles case amid national outbreaks. It’s an unvaccinated minor in Allen county, health dept. officials said. No cases have been reported in Indianapolis so far. More in Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/indiana-meas...
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First measles case reported in Indiana amid national outbreak
No cases have been reported in Marion County.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
New: Inside the turmoil at the Domestic Violence Prevention Network, an Indy nonprofit where 12 current and former employees say leadership needs to repair years of harm — especially for Black staff. Read more in Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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Indy nonprofit promised equity. Black staff said they were dismissed and tokenized.
The upheaval at the Domestic Violence Prevention Network couldn’t come at a worse time.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
The ACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social is suing Gov. Mike Braun over an executive order that has stopped transgender residents from updating their gender markers on birth certificates. Read more in Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/indiana-aclu...
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ACLU sues to allow trans Hoosiers to update their birth records again
The move comes after Gov. Mike Braun’s “gender ideology” executive order.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
NEW: Federal funding for Indy’s vaccine program has been eliminated. It’s part of Trump’s clawback of billions given to local health departments during the pandemic. Marion County is losing a $450k grant used to vaccinate children and adults for free. mirrorindy.org/trump-vaccin...
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‘Eliminated’: Trump administration cuts $450,000 from Indy’s vaccination program
The public health department is trying to find a solution as disease outbreaks continue.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Planned Parenthood is opening a virtual health center for Indiana residents as the state faces OB-GYN shortages and an abortion ban. Patients can make a telehealth appointment to discuss birth control, pregnancy, gender-affirming care and STI testing. mirrorindy.org/indiana-plan...
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You can now access most Planned Parenthood services virtually
The move comes as Indiana faces OB-GYN shortages and a near-total abortion ban.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
New: As measles cases rise across the country, Indianapolis Public Schools are asking students to get vaccinated before spring break. No cases have been reported in Indiana. About 1,130 students do not have a measles vaccination on file, the district said. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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IPS asks students to get vaccinated for measles before spring break
More than 250 cases have been reported nationwide, but none in Indiana.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Where you live affects your health. A new study shows Black residents, who make up 15% of Central Indiana, live in more than half of areas at risk for worse health outcomes like cancer. Resident Danita Hoskin said this data will help her push for change. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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Why your health in Indy depends on your neighborhood
One report highlights disparities on the east, west and south sides.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
250,000 people would lose health insurance in Indiana if a Republican-backed bill passes. The proposed cuts to Medicaid made Justice Vaughn’s heart pound. “I just want the ability to go to the doctor,” the 24-year-old told Mirror Indy. Full story: mirrorindy.org/medicaid-hea...
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Indy residents fear massive cuts to Medicaid
People covered by Indiana’s expanded Medicaid program say it has saved them from death and medical debt.
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Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Thanks to @poynterinstitute.bsky.social for shouting out Mirror Indy and our colleagues at The Star! More journalists = a better Indianapolis. www.poynter.org/business-wor...
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In a nation of news deserts, are there news rainforests, too? If so, where? - Poynter
Even idealistic digital startups tend to head where the money is.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
NEW: Bird flu has been found in Marion County. In a news release this morning, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources reported 272 suspected cases in wild birds here. Story to come for Mirror Indy.
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Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
I've be struggling to comprehend how the sweeping disruptions to federal programs and mountain of executive orders is having a real-time effect on people here in Indianapolis. So I'm starting this thread to keep track of stories documenting the impact. Let's go.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Transgender veterans are preparing to lose gender-affirming care after Trump’s executive order. “People do not see me as human or deserving of a happy life, but I’m not hurting anybody,” said Damien Belmont, a veteran from Indianapolis. Full story: mirrorindy.org/donald-trump...
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Indy transgender veterans prepare to lose gender-affirming care
One veteran said he’s the happiest he’s ever been, but also the most scared.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Trump is trying to cut funding for medical research. That includes NIH grants for work in Indianapolis to treat Alzheimer’s disease and sleep disorders. One prof said he’s worried about the future: “I would end up shutting down the lab.” mirrorindy.org/national-ins...
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Indy medical research targeted in Trump funding cuts
Research for Alzheimer's disease and sleep disorders are among the IU School of Medicine projects at risk.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
NEW: Indiana VA is removing gender neutral bathrooms and requiring employees to erase their pronouns from documents after Trump’s executive order on gender. VA employees are worried trans veterans Indiana will lose access to gender-affirming care next. mirrorindy.org/donald-trump...
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Indy VA employees upset by Trump’s orders on transgender veterans
Employees at the VA in Indianapolis have been told to erase their pronouns and change their bathroom usage following President Donald Trump’s executive order.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Indiana has celebrated a 19% decrease in overdose deaths. But here in Indy, a generation of Black men have been dying at disproportionate rates for most of their lives — and survivors are fighting for next generation. Read their stories: mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
A Mirror Indy investigation into Options Behavioral Health/Acadia has: -uncovered widespread allegations of sex abuse -led to the resignation of the clinical director -spurred a local prosecutor to say he would investigate the company further Read more here: mirrorindy.org/out-of-optio...
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Out of Options
Mirror Indy investigates widespread allegations of abuse at Options Behavioral Health Hospital: Patients held against their will. No therapy. Sex abuse. Employees struggling to contain the chaos.
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
NEW: Mirror Indy uncovers widespread allegations of sex abuse at Options Behavioral Health Hospital, operated by Acadia Healthcare. Former employees told me the cases are a symptom of a company culture that places profits over patients🧵
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Mary Claire Molloy @mcmolloy.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Waited to share my first Blue Sky post until today - because it’s Mirror Indy’s first birthday! 🥳 It’s been an amazing year of reporting on the issues that matter most to our community. If you haven’t yet, check us out at MirrorIndy.org. And support your rad local journalists!
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