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Congratulations, Natashia Rapp!

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Natashia Rapp, a long-term, hard-working Integrated Services for Behavioral Health employee. Tash, formerly the Manager of Harm Reduction Strategy, has been elevated to a Managing Director role. She will continue oversight of her current programs while taking on additional administrative responsibilities for Behavioral Health Integration with Primary Care and expanding Recovery Housing efforts and the Behavioral Medicine program. She will also lead the effort in submitting proposals for […]

Thank you, Ohio Arts Council, for another year of funding!

The Ohio Arts Council (OAC) is a state agency that provides funding and support for high-quality arts experiences, which aim to enhance Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. For the second year in a row, the OAC has awarded funding to The New Beginnings Studio of McArthur as part of their "Fund Every County" initiative. This grant will cover material costs, on-site instruction, and cultural excursions for the studio's artists. The New Beginnings artists are excited […]

We’ve broken ground! McArthur Gardens construction has begun

Work on the permanent supportive housing at McArthur Gardens has officially begun; Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, along with numerous public, private, and governmental partners, have taken steps to bring supporting resources to the Ross County community. Nearly 50 community members and partners joined the groundbreaking ceremony which took place on October 25th at 1049 Columbus Street in Chillicothe. It is the site of the former McArthur Elementary School. Various Ross County organizations, including Integrated […]

A look at the Franklin County Re-Entry Housing Program

The 2022 point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness in Columbus and Franklin County was held on January 27, 2022. The number of people counted experiencing homelessness was 1,912. An unsheltered count was not conducted in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a partnership with the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), ISBH serves as the housing broker for four (4) re-entry supportive housing programs addressing homelessness and recidivism; Frequent Users Systems Engagement (FUSE), Justice Rapid Rehousing […]

Fighting homelessness with Region 17 Rapid Rehousing

In the photo: Stacey Bentley-Athens, Jessica Harris-Vinton, Carley Lyons-Athens, Laura Bowers-Hocking, Chelsey Young-HMIS/ODH, Amber Nesselrotte-Perry, Rachael Cremeans-Housing Program Coordinator, Heather Hall Housing Grant's Manager, Heidi Rainey-Gallia, Alisha Welsh-Meigs. Not pictured: Beej Blackburn-Jackson, Sara Morris-Gallia, Angel Bond-Gallia, Janie Jeffers-Gallia ISBH operates a variety of programs designed to increase housing stability for families and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in southeast Ohio by removing barriers to permanent housing wherever possible. Rapid Rehousing - All Counties Within […]

Meet our Athens County Housing Specialist, Stacey Bentley

My name is Stacey Bentley. I am the ISBH Housing Program Specialist for Athens County, and have been blessed with this job for about 7 months now. I was born and raised here in Athens County. I have lived here my entire life and from a very young age I have always wanted to make a difference here at home. I have always set out to leave the world better than I found it. I met […]

Agency Updates: September 2022

ISBH has opened two new offices to support our regional growth and the OhioRise. Located in Hillsboro and Washington Court House, ISBH is grateful to be invited into these communities as part of their behavioral health initiatives. Individuals and families will be provided with similar supports found throughout our service region. Fayette County 1450 Columbus Ave, Suite 105, Washington Court House, OH 43160 Main Number: 740.520.0910 Fax Number: 740.520.0197 Highland County 100 S High St, Suite 208, […]

ISBH is About to Break Ground

ISBH and The Model Group closed on the necessary funding to co-develop 32 units of housing in Chillicothe for people who are chronically homeless. This will be all new construction and will be built on the former site of McArthur Elementary School on the east side of the city. The project will include ample outdoor space, supportive services, on-site laundry, and other shared amenities. This project is made possible from funding from the Ohio Housing Finance […]