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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 […]

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 […]

The Franklin County Walk-In Clinic is officially open!

On Thursday October 27th, we celebrated the opening of the new Walk-In Clinic for people seeking help to manage opioid use disorder. This clinic will offer assessment, health and physical and withdrawal management to those seeking support for substance use disorder. All individuals entering the clinic will have access to counseling, case management services and peer support for their ongoing recovery needs. Representatives from across the city came to show their support and hear about […]

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 Goes Back to School!

ISBH has a long history of community collaboration which also includes school-based support in Pike and Ross counties. The Pike County school-based Community Behavioral Health Workers are dedicated to making this a momentous year. The school administrators and teachers have expressed their gratitude for our commitment to the students and their families. A local superintendent recently reported a decline in expulsions and other disciplines during the past few years, which he attributed to our school-based staff. […]

Ohio START Employee of the Month: Misty Stonerock

Family Peer Mentor, Misty Stonerock from Ross County, has gone above and beyond beyond to support her families. For example, Misty planned an event at their local pool for START parents and building their sober community supports and activities. She continues to be the biggest advocate for her families and is making a huge difference in her community! Some words from Misty: "First, let me say thank you for this opportunity and being nominated. It […]

We Have Lived: Michael Hickman

Michael Hickman, LICDC-CS IOP Lead, Ross County Integrated Services Behavioral Medicine Much of the work that we carry out in the helping professions, especially in the field of substance use disorder treatment, is often frowned upon by society at large. “They’ll never change,” “Once an addict, always an addict,” and even words as harsh as “Just let them kill themselves off” are things that are uttered far too often by some individuals in society who view […]

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 […]

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