Category: Hamilton Center, Inc. News

Matrix Scholarships, Materials, and Equipment

Hamilton Center, Inc. has been awarded a grant from the Owen County Local Coordinating Council (LCC) and the Owen County Drug Free You & Me initiative that will fund addictions treatment scholarships for four individuals, as well as new training materials and equipment. Through certification of The Matrix Model, Hamilton Center provides an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) which runs three times a week. The programming uses technology to deliver and enhance treatment through presentations, programming videos, and Motivational Interviewing. In 2018, Hamilton Center was designated as the first certified site for The Matrix Model in the state of Indiana, achieving a three year Certification with Excellence.

 

The Matrix scholarships will remove the financial barrier to addictions treatments. Hamilton Center has state-certified navigators who can help those who are in need of services complete a health insurance application to obtain insurance that would potentially cover all their health care needs. “This process can take weeks, if not months, to complete and often presents an overwhelming financial barrier in seeking treatment,” said Cindy Rotman, Program Manager, Hamilton Center, Inc., Owen County. “Support from the Owen County LCC Drug Free Community Fund will help offset costs of Matrix programming, allowing consumers to receive the treatment they need in a timely manner, which can be crucial in the process of recovery from addiction,” added Mrs. Rotman.

 

Hamilton Center, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system in Central and West Central Indiana with corporate offices located in Terre Haute, IN. Services are provided to children, youth and adults, with specialized programs for expectant mothers, infants, and people who may be struggling with stress, life changes, or relationship issues as well as more serious problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, and serious mental illnesses.

For information on Hamilton Center Services call (800) 742-0787.

On June 15, Terre Haute and surrounding communities will come together to celebrate diversity and inclusion during the fifth annual Diversity Walk.

 

The Diversity Walk, sponsored by Hamilton Center, Inc., is a free event in downtown Terre Haute that welcomes all people of varying ages, races, creeds, colors, orientations, and physical limitations. Join us as we “Walk the Walk” to unify our community and spread messages of respect and acceptance.

 

The 1.5-mile walk will begin and end at the corner of 7^th Street and Wabash Avenue in downtown Terre Haute. Registration will open at 8 a.m., and the walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. The committee is currently working on transportation options for those individuals with mobility restrictions who wish to participate in the walk.

 

Following the walk, participants are invited to stay for food, music, and an opportunity to come together in unity to celebrate the differences that make our community stronger. More than 3,000 people attended the walk in 2018, and we hope to make the 2019 event even bigger and better.

 

WHAT:          5^th Annual Diversity Walk

WHEN:          Saturday, June 15, 2019

• 8 a.m. – On-site registration & T-shirt pickup
• 9:15 a.m. – Opening Remarks
• 9:30 a.m. – Walk Begins

WHERE:       Downtown Terre Haute, 7^th Street and Wabash Avenue

REGISTER:  Registration is FREE and includes a T-shirt, food, drinks and music.

Register online at www.diversitywalk.org.

 

The Diversity Walk brings together a diverse group of people to break down barriers, build relationships and show what’s possible with the right access, opportunities and support. Together, we “Walk the Walk” and celebrate the strides we’re taking to educate the community about the value of diversity and inclusion and the positive impact that it could have on our region’s socio-economic strength and quality of life for all.

 

About the Diversity Walk

The Diversity Walk was originally conceived in 2014 as part of a community-wide Terre Haute Tomorrow initiative. Melvin L. Burks, CEO of Hamilton Center, Inc., served as the chair of the Terre Haute Tomorrow Diversity/Socio-economic Committee, and the theme for the Committee was “building relationships and enhancing trust.” The Committee focused its efforts on finding ways to educate the community about diversity and inclusion and the positive impact that it could have on our region’s socio-economic strength and quality of life for all. The Diversity Walk was created as a result of these efforts, and it has grown to include more than 3,000 participants. Hamilton Center Inc., with a group of many dedicated community leaders meet throughout the year to plan the event, raise awareness, and help make diversity and inclusion a strategic priority for Terre Haute’s tomorrow. For more information about the Diversity Walk, visit www.diversitywalk.org.

“We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same.”

Anne Frank

Partnering with Hendricks County Substance Abuse Task Force

Hamilton Center, Inc., has been awarded a grant from the Hendricks County Local Coordinating Council (LCC) to purchase updated evidence based substance abuse workbooks and videos for consumer education. The project is aimed at reducing substance abuse among Hendricks County community members by addressing community factors that increase the risk and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse. Hamilton Center, a member of the Hendricks County Substance Abuse Task Force, expects to serve 50 consumers with the new materials and is committed to providing the highest quality care to those seeking assistance with behavioral health and substance abuse needs. These new materials ensure consumers have the most up-to-date information to help them navigate their recovery journey.

“Hamilton Center will continue to raise awareness of treatment and recovery services, as well as prevention efforts, in the community, targeting those who are impacted by substance use disorders,” added Sara Chambers, Program Manager, Hamilton Center, Inc., Hendricks County. “Educational materials like these funded by the grant act to empower and support those struggling with substance abuse disorder.”

Hamilton Center, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system in Central and West Central Indiana with corporate offices located in Terre Haute, IN.  Services are provided to children, youth and adults, with specialized programs for expectant mothers, infants, and people who may be struggling with stress, life changes, or relationship issues as well as more serious problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, and serious mental illnesses.

For information on Hamilton Center Services call (800) 742-0787.

Hamilton Center, Inc. has been awarded a grant from the Local Coordinating Council (LCC) of Greene County and the Greene County Substance Abuse Taskforce. The grant will fund addictions services for individuals without a third-party payer. This project is aimed at providing consumers in Greene County access to outpatient behavioral health and substance abuse services by removing the financial barrier some people experience in seeking services.

Through certification of The Matrix Model, Hamilton Center provides an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) which runs three times a week. Often, consumers may not qualify for Medicaid or are unable to obtain private insurance. Recovery Works, which is an Indiana forensic treatment program, provides funds to cover some addictions services, however recent funding changes have reduced the availability of these funds for some people. The Local Coordinating Council’s grant funds will be the payment of last resort so that a consumer may join and/or continue services in the event they that they cannot afford and/or lose their insurance coverage.

Hamilton Center, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system in Central and West Central Indiana with corporate offices located in Terre Haute, IN.  Services are provided to children, youth and adults, with specialized programs for expectant mothers, infants, and people who may be struggling with stress, life changes, or relationship issues as well as more serious problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, and serious mental illnesses.

 

For information on Hamilton Center Services call (800) 742-0787.

Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Melissa Burns, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, at the Child & Adolescent Services building located at 500 8^th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN.

Ms. Burns graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Science in Agency Counseling. She has worked in the Terre Haute area as a therapist and social worker for 30 years serving families, children, and adults. As a program coordinator she oversaw programs that served victims of domestic violence, implemented safety and treatment plans, and managed federal grants. Her clinical interests are in working with chronic mental illnesses, children and adolescents, and victims of domestic violence.

Hamilton Center, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system in Central and West Central Indiana with corporate offices located in Terre Haute, IN.  Services are provided to children, youth and adults, with specialized programs for expectant mothers, infants, and people who may be struggling with stress, life changes, or relationship issues as well as more serious problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, and serious mental illnesses.

For information on Hamilton Center Services call (800) 742-0787.

Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Bri Thompson, MA, LMHCA at the Hendricks satellite office located at 900 Southfield Dr., Plainfield, IN 46168.

Ms. Thompson graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2011 and later went on to University of Indianapolis to complete a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology in 2017. As a social worker Ms. Thompson worked one-on-one with families involved with the Department of Child Services, performed needs assessments, and provided skills training. Once she completed her graduate degree, she facilitated group counseling inside Indiana prisons to people who have committed sexual offenses with the intent to prevent and decrease recidivism. Her clinical interests are mood disorders, personality disorders, and eating disorders. She is currently seeking licensure to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LHMC).

Hamilton Center, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system in Central and West Central Indiana with corporate offices located in Terre Haute, IN.  Services are provided to children, youth and adults, with specialized programs for expectant mothers, infants, and people who may be struggling with stress, life changes, or relationship issues as well as more serious problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, and serious mental illnesses.

For information on Hamilton Center Services call (800) 742-0787.

Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Larry Seybold, M.S., APSW, CADC IV at the corporate office located at 620 8^th Ave. in Terre Haute.

Mr. Seybold acquired a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1985 and a Master of Science in Family Therapy in 1996 from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has experienced the field from many perspectives including as a leader, a therapist, and a social worker. As a therapist he served families, children, and adults in group therapy, individual therapy, and addictions services. He has also worked in couples’ therapy, case management, and transitional living. As a services manager he served families by working with governmental organizations like Child Protective Service, juvenile court, and drug court helping families. Mr. Seybold is a published author, receiving prestigious awards for works including Transitional Recovery and Couples Treatment for Domestic Violence. His clinical interests are in working with the family as a unit in addictions treatment.

 

Hamilton Center, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system in Central and West Central Indiana with corporate offices located in Terre Haute, IN.  Services are provided to children, youth and adults, with specialized programs for expectant mothers, infants, and people who may be struggling with stress, life changes, or relationship issues as well as more serious problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, and serious mental illnesses.

For information on Hamilton Center Services call (800) 742-0787.

Hamilton Center welcomes Dr. Delthea J Hill, Ph.D., LCSW, ACSW at the Indianapolis satellite office located at 2160 N. Illinois St. Indianapolis, IN 46202. Dr. Hill will provide telehealth therapy services from the Indianapolis location to Hamilton Center’s rural service areas.

Dr. Hill graduated from Indiana University with a Philosophy of Social Work after completing a Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Kent State University. She has experienced the field from many perspectives including as a leader, an educator, an entrepreneur, and a social worker. As a social worker she completed discharge plans, worked with referral sources, and coordinated interdisciplinary care plans for geriatric populations. As a director she administered staff training, monitored consumer outcomes, and reviewed federal Medicaid policies. After completing her Ph.D., Dr. Hill worked as Director of County Operations at a local community health center offering crisis management, developing treatment plans, and performing needs assessments for children and adults.

Hamilton Center, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system in Central and West Central Indiana with corporate offices located in Terre Haute, IN. Services are provided to children, youth and adults, with specialized programs for expectant mothers, infants, and people who may be struggling with stress, life changes, or relationship issues as well as more serious problems such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety disorders, and other serious mental illnesses.

For information on Hamilton Center Services call (800) 742-0787.

Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Rhonda Earl, LMHC, LAC, to the West Terre Haute satellite office located at 805 W National Ave, West Terre Haute, IN.

Ms. Earl completed a double major for Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2002, and went on to complete a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at Indiana State University in 2006. She has spent time in private practice, as an educator, and as an addictions counselor. Ms. Earl has worked with a variety of individuals struggling with disabilities and mental illness, including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders. Her clinical interest is in working with adults, adolescents, families and children.

Hamilton Center, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system in Central and West Central Indiana with corporate offices located in Terre Haute, IN.  Services are provided to children, youth and adults, with specialized programs for expectant mothers, infants, and people who may be struggling with stress, life changes, or relationship issues as well as more serious problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, and serious mental illnesses.

For information on Hamilton Center Services call (800) 742-0787.