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Celebrating two ISBH team members at the 2022 Behavioral Health Awards

The 317 Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Athens and Vinton Counties annually recognizes three individuals for their advocacy and commitment to those they serve. This year, two of ISBH's very own were honored, Kim Brozak, Advanced Practice RN, and Amanda Clark, Athens Country Behavioral Health Coordinator.     Amanda Clark 2022 Behavioral Health Advocate Athens County Nominated and Presented by Cathye Williams Ms. Clark provides wraparound services for Integrated Services for Behavioral Health in Athens […]

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 […]

ISBH partners with Athens County Public Libraries

Nick Tepe, Executive Director, Athens County Public Library, sought grant funding from the AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 through the State Library of Ohio to contract with ISBH to place a full-time community behavioral health worker, Liz Vandendries, SWT, in the Athens County libraries. The program started in January 2022 with Liz delivering significant patron engagement ever sense. Liz rotates to all seven ACPL locations, assisting patrons with whatever needs they have, supporting staff in […]

On the Rise!

We would like to introduce Claire Abraham, a Hive of Nelsonville teen volunteer and and Nelsonville York sophomore. In addition to the Hive, Claire is busy in the Nelsonville York Marching Band Color Guard, belongs to the Nelsonville Arrow Heads Archery team, plays concert flute and is part of the Logan Super Star baton twirling group. A little over 2 years ago, Claire established a 501c3 non-profit, The Kathryn McCoy Resource Project, honoring her long-time friend […]

Mary Hill Center Celebration

The celebration of the Mary Hill Center, Nelsonville, Ohio, was graced with nearly 200 individuals excited about the good to come. We are to join Hopewell in the reimagining and the continuation of community use of the St Mary of the Hills aka the Nelsonville Hospital. Kevin Gillespie, ISBH’s newly retired CEO, was honored with the dedication of the Gillespie Gallery, an art space dedicated to individuals with lived experiences to showcase and to celebrate their […]

New Beginnings: Mary Hill Youth & Family Center is Accepting Youth

ISBH is excited to announce the opening of our new qualified residential treatment program, Mary Hill Youth and Family Center, for youth with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use diagnosis. MHYFC is a trauma informed youth and family centered program located in Nelsonville with services provided 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, with an expected length of stay not to exceed 90 days. Families, guardians, and community resources are included in all treatment whenever […]

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