Bond Behavioral Services LLC

Today is the anniversary of Olmstead v. L.C., the Supreme Court decision that affirmed the right of people with disabilities to live in their communities. And today, that right is at risk.

A new Department of Justice opinion says the federal government may stop enforcing one of the strongest protections people with disabilities have against institutionalization.

This opinion doesn’t erase Olmstead or take away the regulations that protect community living. But it’s dangerous because rights mean less when the federal government refuses to enforce them.

Our Senior Executive Officer Shira Wakschlag, told NPR: “This opinion is a direct threat to decades of progress toward community living for people with disabilities. People with disabilities shouldn't be forced into institutions because a state refuses to provide services in the community.”

Olmstead has helped millions be a part of their communities and live the lives they choose. We cannot go backward.

Read the NPR article: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/20/nx-s1-5865100/doj-memo-trump-disability-civil-rights-institutionalization

Happy Monday! ☀️

New day ✨new energy 💕 Happy Friday ❤️ #newday #smile #positivity #mindset #newenergy

Happy Father’s Day to you all!!

Happy Father’s Day to the dads, grandfathers, father figures, caregivers, advocates, and steady supporters who show up with love, patience, encouragement, and strength.

From all of us at The Arc of Indiana, Happy Father’s Day. 💙

Free admission to Conner Prairie this Juneteenth 🎉 Ticket registration is required. Find out how to get tickets 👇

❤️💛💚 Happy Juneteenth 💚💛❤️

Today, we honor Juneteenth—the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience, culture, and progress.

At Bond Behavioral Services, we recognize the importance of creating communities where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We celebrate the strength, contributions, and history of Black Americans and remain committed to fostering inclusion, opportunity, and belonging for all.

As we reflect on the past and continue working toward a more equitable future, we encourage everyone to take time to learn, celebrate, and honor the significance of this day.

Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Bond Behavioral Services.

Today kicks off the Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games! 🎉🥇

Over the next three days, athletes from across Indiana will compete, celebrate, and show the strength, dedication, and joy that come from months of hard work and training. 🚴🏃‍♀️‍➡️👩‍🦼‍➡️🏋️🏊‍♂️

To every athlete competing this weekend: we are cheering you on!

Congratulations to Special Olympics Indiana, the athletes, families, coaches, volunteers, and supporters who make this incredible event possible!

Three new team members. Three new opportunities to serve.

What started as a vision continues to grow because of the trust of our families, referral partners, and community supporters.

Today we’re proud to welcome three new professionals to the Bond Behavioral Services team as we continue expanding our Behavioral Consultation and Recreational Therapy services across Indiana.

Help us give a warm welcome to Samantha, Kayla, and Toby! 🎉

The future is bright, and we’re just getting started.

More Than Services. More Than Goals.

At Bond Behavioral Services, we believe growth happens in everyday moments.

It’s learning to order your own meal.
It’s making a new friend.
It’s trying something new.
It’s building confidence one experience at a time.

Through Recreation Therapy and Behavior Consultation, we help individuals discover their strengths, develop new skills, and engage more fully in the communities around them.

Every person we serve has their own goals, interests, and story. Our job is to meet them where they are and help create opportunities for success, connection, and independence.

Because meaningful progress doesn’t always happen at a desk—it happens at the bowling alley, the park, the library, the YMCA, a community event, or wherever life takes us.

✨ Building skills.
✨ Creating connections.
✨ Empowering individuals.

Come bond with us and let us help empower you.

Baseball is better when everyone is included. ⚾Come cheer, connect, and be part of a night that celebrates inclusion on and off the field.

Join The Arc of Indiana and the Indianapolis Indians for a night of fun, community, and connection at the ballpark! Your ticket helps support our work to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across Indiana.

Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/All_Abilities_2026

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There will be a Mobile Market food distribution this Saturday, June 13 at 9am, at the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, 6490 Broadway, Merrillville.

Thank you to Anthem for sponsoring!

TEXT "MARKET" TO 219-500-6464 FOR REMINDERS!

Mobile Market is available to anyone in NW Indiana needing food assistance. For the full schedule of Mobile Market food distributions, visit: foodbanknwi.org/market