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We Have Lived: Jacinda DePugh

Jacinda DePugh | CBHW Ross County As a child, I was always full of energy and had trouble focusing and sitting still. I always felt like an outcast in elementary school; not only did I tower over all my other classmates in height, but I also struggled with my behavior. If I had to sit still too long, I would begin fidgeting and acting out. My 4th-grade teacher told my parents she thought I had ADHD. […]

It’s Almost Time to Cheer on Our Racers at The Buck FIFTY Relay!

On April 21st and 22nd, 10 ISBH team members will be running over 150 miles through Ross County to support The Buck Fifty, an overnight 150-mile relay with a mission to "inspire a community through running, with the aim of keeping kids off drugs." In addition to participating in the relay, ISBH is also hosting and providing volunteers at the race's 13th checkpoint, where runners can stop for a rest and refresh themselves during their leg […]

Are we strong enough for The Buck Fifty?

The Buck Fifty is an overnight 150-mile relay whose mission is to "inspire a community through running with the mission to keep kids off of drugs." This April, 10 ISBH team members will run over 150 miles through Ross County to support the annual race. In addition to the relay, ISBH is also hosting and providing volunteers at the race’s 13th checkpoint. These checkpoints provide runners with a chance to rest and refresh as they move […]

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 […]

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 […]

Back-to-School Roweton

In 2004, The Roweton Alternative School aka Roweton School, was established in partnership between Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, the Ross County Juvenile Court, Ross-Pike Educational Service District, and the Ross County Commissioners. The Roweton School, found at 102 Cattail Rd, Chillicothe, OH, serves Ross County students, grades seventh through twelve, with a holistic educational program designed for students with behavioral challenges. This approach includes E-Learning through the Virtual Learning Academy and day treatment programming. Placement […]

ISBH's Summer 2022 Summary

Since June 1, 2022, ISBH onboarded 109 new team members Opened our youth residential center, The Mary Hill Youth & Family Center, Nelsonville, Ohio June 12, 2022 Hosted 600 humans for The Annual Employee Picnic, Ross County Fairgrounds, June 2022 Expanded into new service areas with the kickoff of the OhioRise, Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence, July 1, 2022 In July 2022, The Hive of Nelsonville received $10,000.00 worth of furnishings donated by King’s Business […]