General Information
- Year Founded: 1923.
- Number of Offices: 8.
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- Service Areas in Greater Cincinnati: Predominantly Hamilton, Clermont, and Butler Counties.
- Accreditations: CARF and The National Council of Trauma-Informed Care Learning Community.
- Affiliations and/or Key Funders: bi3, Butler County Children Services , Butler County Job & Family Services, Clermont County Children’s Protective Services, Clermont County Job & Family Services, Fifth Third Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (and their private foundations and donor advised funds), Hamilton County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, Interact for Health, Mental Health Recovery Board for Warren and Clinton Counties, Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, PNC Charitable Trust, Spaulding Foundation, United Way, University of Cincinnati, Western & Southern Financial Group.
- Mission: To provide choices and options through a compassionate approach to behavioral health services that result in lasting recovery and resiliency for children, families, and adults.
Our People
Current staff leadership
- Barbara Bergan, LPCC, Chief Development and Program Officer
- Patricia Brown, LISW-S, LICDC-CS, Director of Central Connection
- Vanessa Brown, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTP-C, Clinical/Program Director-Family Healing Center
- Kathy Fields, Chief Financial Officer
- Kimberly Mages, PhD,LPCC-S, President & CEO
- Stephanie Phelps, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Maria Piombo, Ed.D., LPCC-S, Director of Child & Family Treatment Center
- Lisa Portune, LISW-S, Compliance Officer/Client Rights Officer
- Bob Scott, Chief Information Officer
- Bob Weghorst, LISW, Director of Adult Services
- Jennifer Wlodarczyk, LCDCIII, Director of CDC Behavioral Health
Current Board Leadership
Officers:
- Michael O. Chaney, Chair
- Season Huff, Finance Committee Chair
- Amy Lantz, Development and Programs Committee Chair
- Scott Rubenstein, Human Resources and Personnel Committee Chair
Members-at-Large:
- Jim Anderson
- Ron Hitzler
- Lorraine Lewis Maguire
- Greg Power
- Tom Synan
- Kenneth Washington, PhD
Emeritae:
- Eileen Barrett
- Kay French
Services: What we Do
Over time, CCBH has expanded to include six specialized divisions designed to meet the diverse behavioral health needs of the community, allowing the organization to provide comprehensive, integrated services across the lifespan.
Child & Family Treatment Center
The Child & Family Treatment Center (CFTC) provides bilingual prevention, early intervention, assessment, psychological testing, medication management, case management, and mental health counseling services for children and their families. Through a comprehensive, family-centered approach, CFTC supports the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of youth while strengthening family stability and resilience.
The CFTC division includes five specialized programs: Child and Adolescent Counseling Services, Ready to Learn School-Based Services, the Young Child Institute, Connections for Life, and Therapeutic Mentoring Services. Together, these programs offer a coordinated continuum of care designed to help children thrive at home, in school, and within their communities.
Adult Services
Adult Services supports individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness by providing comprehensive behavioral health care. Services include individual and group counseling, case management, nursing services, psychological testing, and medication management. The program focuses on promoting stability, recovery, and improved quality of life for adults in the community.
CDC Behavioral Health Services
CDC Behavioral Health Services provides bilingual mental health and substance use assessment, testing, and treatment services for children, families, and adults. Through inclusive and integrated care, the program addresses both mental health and substance use needs to support long-term recovery and wellness.
Court Clinic
Court Clinic provides specialized evaluation and treatment services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Working in collaboration with local courts and justice partners, the clinic offers behavioral health assessments and interventions that inform court decisions and support individuals in accessing appropriate treatment.
Central Connection
Central Connection serves as the front door to the Hamilton County behavioral health system. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, Central Connection provides a standardized point of entry into the system of care. Through assessment, triage, and referral services, the program helps ensure that individuals are connected to accessible, high-quality behavioral health services when they are needed most.
Family Healing Center
The Family Healing Center supports children and families involved in the child welfare system by helping them build the skills necessary for safe reunification. Through trauma-focused therapeutic visitation and supportive services, the program promotes healing, strengthens parent-child relationships, and helps families move toward stability and permanency.
Who we Help:
Adults, children, and families.
How we Help – programs and services with the following focus:
- 24/7 support.
- Addiction and recovery services.
- Children and families.
- Mental health services.
- Culturally Responsive Services.
- Forensic Evaluation.
- Specialty Services.
