311 Albert Sabin Way
Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-2801
Phone: (513) 558-8888
Fax: (513) 558-3133

Clinical Director: David Bagent, M.S.W., L.I.S.W.
Medical Director: Jackie Collins, M.D.

The “Front Door” to the Hamilton County community mental health system

Mission Statement:

The primary mission is to provide a standardized entry to a managed system of care that ensures services are available, accessible and of high quality.

General Information:

MHAP strives to provide support, care and connections for individuals, couples and families who need mental health services. The primary functions include:

• Assessment/ evaluations
• Authorization/Connection of services
• Utilization review and monitoring
• Quality assurance
• MACSIS data enrollment.

Available Services:

Mental Health Access Point (MHAP) is the front door or access to community mental health services in Hamilton County. It provides:

• Diagnostic assessment
• Counseling/psychotherapy
• Medical somatic
• Transitional Community support provider services to both children and adults

Admission Criteria:

• Hamilton County resident
• Symptoms suggesting the person may have a mental health diagnosis

Additional Information:

MHAP operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer calls and connect clients to appropriate services.