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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 2, 2008Centerpoint Health launches as new behavioral healthcare provider
Consolidation of three Hamilton County mental health agencies results in new agency
CINCINNATI—Centerpoint Health, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare agency in Hamilton County, began operating January 1. The agency was formed from the consolidation of three local mental health agencies: Center for Children and Families (CCF), Core Behavioral Health Centers, and NORCEN Behavioral Health Systems. Dr. Alan Mabry, a psychologist with 35 years of mental health experience, was selected as executive director.
Centerpoint serves children, adults and families in offices in College Hill, Oakley, Roselawn, Walnut Hills and Western Hills. The agency anticipates serving 15,000 registered clients in its first year. Client care will remain uninterrupted as the former agencies continue to transition to Centerpoint.
The agency provides behavioral healthcare including outpatient treatment, counseling, case management, support services and crisis and prevention services and is affiliated with Talbert House, a nonprofit social service agency. The affiliation model allows Centerpoint to remain an independent organization with Talbert House providing the financial, human resources and quality and clinical services.
“Centerpoint Health has evolved from the affiliation between Talbert House and CCF, Core and NORCEN," Mabry said. "By combining resources, we can be assured that the clients continue to receive the best in behavioral healthcare. Centerpoint is the result of our work to adapt to the business reality in which quality is enhanced and administrative costs are lowered."
Several mental health programs, previously run by Talbert House, are now managed by Centerpoint, including 281-CARE, Childreach, Community Outreach Prevention & Education (COPE) and Victim Service Center.
The new agency employs 220 staff members, incorporating all current staff members of CCF, Core and NORCEN.
Mabry said a major factor in the decision to consolidate CCF, Core and NORCEN was to improve client access to care. "Centerpoint will be able to serve clients close to where they live and work, making it easier for them to receive services," Mabry said. "Staff expertise in treatment, counseling, and case management will be available at all of our locations. This is a return to a model of providing care at neighborhood-based centers."
Previously, Mabry served as executive director of Core and interim executive director of CCF. He has been a consultant and a national speaker on a variety of topics, including clinical treatment, emotional intelligence and leadership. Mabry is an adjunct faculty member at Xavier University and is past national chairperson of the Association of Behavioral Health Managers. He received a PhD in Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh and is a licensed psychologist and professional counselor.
Funding for Centerpoint Health is received from the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board and The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati.
Referrals for services can be made by calling (513) 221-HELP (513-221-4357).
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