Central Clinic Behavioral Health awarded $150,000 grant to expand youth programming
bi3 grant will support Child & Family Treatment Center’s bilingual services
Central Clinic Behavioral Health (CCBH) has been awarded a grant of $150,000 from bi3, a nonprofit organization committed to reducing health disparities in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties, and will use the funding to support its Child & Family Treatment Center (CTFC).
Their investment allows the CFTC to enhance capacity and support access to culturally competent behavioral health services for children, youth, and families. This funding will contribute to the services provided by the CFTC by increasing bilingual mental/behavioral health counseling, prevention, and intervention services for children and youth. bi3’s generosity aids in CFTC’s promotion of mental health and well-being by highlighting specialized services, expanding capacity, and improving access to culturally competent services.
“This grant will help even more children and families receive the care they need, and we are incredibly grateful to bi3 for the support,” said Kimberly Mages, Ph.D., CCBH president and CEO. “This funding will expand services at our Child & Family Treatment Center and with bi3’s generosity, we can break down barriers to behavioral health access and ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.”
Last year, the CTFC supported 1,850 children through programs designed to improve their emotional and developmental skills for success in school and at home.
About Central Clinic Behavioral Health
Central Clinic Behavioral Health provides individualized mental health, addiction, and forensic services to children, families, and adults in the greater Cincinnati area. With more than 100 years of service to the community, Central Clinic has transformed behavioral health services, empowering individuals and families to achieve overall wellness. Central Clinic Behavioral Health has 9 locations in Greater Cincinnati that provide a variety of trauma-informed and evidence-based assessment, treatment, and prevention services. Central Clinic Behavioral Health is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati, receives funding from the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, and is a United Way agency partner. For more information, visit centralclinic.org.
About bi3
bi3 is a 501(c)(3) organization on a mission to advance health equity and fuel innovation for all people in Greater Cincinnati by investing in trust-based partnerships. bi3 partners with organizations to reduce health disparities and listen to and engage with community members in priority setting and decision-making. bi3 also works with its strategic partner TriHealth to drive healthcare innovation and systems change. A philanthropic initiative launched by Bethesda Inc. in 2010, bi3 works to improve community health outcomes in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren Counties in Ohio. For more information, visit bi3.org.
