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Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for Hendricks County

Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Emily Grimwood, MSW at the Hendricks County satellite office at 900 Southfield Dr. in Plainfield, IN.

Emily Grimwood received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Social Work from Indiana University. She has worked as an intern in several clinical settings, as well as a camp counselor and a volunteer. Emily hopes to specialize in Child & Adolescent services like education, trauma, and therapy.

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 Introduces Youth Mental Health First Aid to Parke County

Hamilton Center is initiating the Youth Mental Health First Aid Program at the Parke County Purdue Extension Office, 1472 N. US Hwy 41, Rockville, IN, Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Certified instructors will train members of the public involved with youth to improve mental health literacy – helping them identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness. Seats are available for up to 30 registrants including community youth workers, agency youth workers, teachers, coaches, emergency responders, pastors/youth pastors, parents, anyone who works with the youth population.

“Suicide is the 2^nd leading cause of death for young people in the United States. Indiana ranks #10. Our youth population is counting on us to bring light to these issues. Community members are invited to attend trainings to increase the ability to begin addressing issues/providing knowledge or resources for youth in crisis,” said Janet Rose, Program Coordinator of Youth Mental Health First Aid, Hamilton Center, Inc.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training certification course which teaches participants a five-step action plan to assess a situation, select and implement interventions, and secure appropriate care for the individual. The certification program introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds an understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments. Evaluations in randomized controlled trials and a quantitative study have proved the CPR-like program effective in improving trainees’ knowledge of mental health disorders, reducing stigma, and increasing the amount of help provided to the youth population.

Those completing the training will be certified as Youth Mental Health First Aiders for three years. Re-certification can be obtained by attending another workshop. Completion of training may count as 8 hours towards professional growth points or for volunteer hours..YMHFA training is an excellent training that meets the House Enrolled Act 1430 requirement pertaining to school staff being trained in suicide awareness once every 3 years.

Mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance use are common in the United States; estimating prevalence is 22% annually for ages 13-18. In fact, suicide is the 2^nd leading cause of death for young people in the United States. The National Council for Behavioral Health certifies individuals throughout the nation to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid courses to prepare their communities with the knowledge and skills to help individuals who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Identified on SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices, the training helps the public better identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses.

For more information on Youth Mental Health First Aid, visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org.

For more information on this training or future trainings, please contact Janet Rose at 812-231-8129 or email jrose@hamiltoncenter.org to request a workshop at your school, church, agency, foundation, or community organization.

Hamilton Center, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system in Central and West Central Indiana. Services are provided to adolescents and adults, with specialized programs for expectant mothers, infants, and people with drug and alcohol problems. Counseling services are provided for 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.

Hamilton Center Inc. Announces Three New Therapists at Child & Adolescent Services

Hamilton Center welcomes therapists Ashley Robinson, MSW, James Rogers, MS, and Anna Clements, MS to our Child & Adolescent Services (CAS) building at 500 8^th Ave. in Terre Haute.

Ashley Robinson graduate from ISU with a Masters and Bachelors degree of Social Work in May of 2018 and June 2016 respectively. Ashley has worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Mental Health Technician, and Patient Care Technician. As an intern she experienced Child & Adolescent Therapy and Wraparound Services at Hamilton Center. She also spent time as a research graduate assistant, studied abroad in Vietnam, and hopes to specialize in child and adolescent services.

James Rogers graduated from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR. He studied Organizational Management for his undergrad and later graduated with two M.S. degrees in 2018: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy. James also spent time as a counseling intern at John Brown University Care Clinic and Samaritan Community Center. He hopes to specialize in family related services and promote health family environments.

Anna Clements spent time at Indiana State University graduating with a B.S. in Psychology in 2016. She went on to Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL to complete a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling which she completed in May of 2018. Anna worked as a graduate clinician for the Moultrie County Counseling Center in Sullivan, IL and before that as a Direct Support Professional for Bridges of Indiana located here in Terre Haute. Anna is interested in trauma and play therapy as specializations and is working toward a License in Mental Health Counseling for the state of Indiana.

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

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Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP

Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Rayna Robinson, MSW at the corporate office located at 620 8^th Ave. in Terre Haute.

Rayna Robinson has a Bachelors in Social Work and graduated in May of 2018 from Indiana State University (ISU) in Terre Haute with a Masters in Social Work (MSW). She spent time as a University College Peer Mentor for ISU, attained a graduate assistantship with the ISU Student Counseling Center, and interned at several locations in Terre Haute serving mental health needs: Gibault, Life Changes, and Regional Hospital to name a few.

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

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Hamilton Center Inc. Announces Three New Therapists at Child & Adolescent Services

Hamilton Center welcomes therapists Ashley Robinson, MSW, James Rogers, MS, and Anna Clements, MS to our Child & Adolescent Services (CAS) building at 500 8^th Ave. in Terre Haute.

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

Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP

Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Rayna Robinson, MSW at the corporate office located at 620 8^th Ave. in Terre Haute.

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

27th Annual Sheriff Shootout Raises Funds for Adolescent Addiction Services

Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI) held its 27^th Annual Sheriff Shootout on May 11^th at Rae Park in Terre Haute, IN. There were nearly 50 teams in attendance from the local and surrounding counties, seven of which were County Sheriffs’ teams. The top seven finishers were: Old National Bank, Andy Jones, IUOE Local 841, Terre Haute Boys & Girls Club, Vanderburgh County Sheriffs, Indiana Business Equipment, and Vermillion County Sheriffs respectively. Collectively, the event raised over $29,000 and will go towards Adolescent Addiction Services, for which the need for treatment is abundant.

Statistically, 75% of high school students have used addictive substances, including cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana or cocaine. While 46% of all high school students currently use addictive substances, 12% meet the clinical criteria for addiction. For Americans who meet the medical criteria for addiction, 90% started smoking, drinking or using other drugs before age 18. Other studies show that 1 in 4 Americans who began using any addictive substance before age 18 are addicted, compared to 1 in 25 who started using at age 21 or older.

With the money raised through the Sheriff Shootout, Hamilton Center, Inc. will begin to address this problem in its service areas. HCI knows that through offering quality treatment for these adolescents, the organization can begin to create impact, breaking the family cycle of addictions. More importantly, HCI can impact the lives of these youth to give them a positive future.

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

Hamilton Center Earns Three Year Matrix Training Certification

Hamilton Center, Inc. has qualified for and been designated as the first certified site for The Matrix Model in the State of Indiana. This three year Certification with Excellence for the Matrix Model program is one of 17 sites in the United States, with the next closest certified sites being in Wisconsin and Tennessee.

Hamilton Center is now recognized nationally and internationally as a Certified Matrix Facility on the Matrix website. This certification assures its referral sources and the State that the Matrix treatment program is delivered as it was designed to be delivered. HCI now has membership in an elite supportive network with other certified programs, sharing information, innovations, support, and encouragement for others. The Matrix Institute stated that Hamilton Center is a “stellar organization that …met fidelity to the Matrix Model with Excellence.” HCI is proud to continue to provide excellent service to the communities served.

According to the Matrix website, the Matrix Model is a style of treatment designed to aid in recovery from stimulant substances like methamphetamine and cocaine. The method was created in the 1980s and has seen widespread success. The ability of the Matrix Model to bring together the most effective facets from the most effective styles makes it a successful treatment type for people new to recovery as well as those who have not found success previously.

Hamilton Center 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.

OTPs, Mental Health, and the Opioid Crisis

By: Jessica Nevill, LMHC, Clinical Director, Western Indiana Recovery Services

Opioid use has been the focus of a great deal of national attention recently, with good reason. According to the National Behavioral Council, Americans consume 80% of the opioid prescriptions given worldwide. On average 44 people die per day in the United States from overdoses on pain killers according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a result, America is now in an opioid crisis. There is a growing numbers of individuals dying daily from overdose as well as increased criminal activity and increased HIV/AIDS rates.

Opioids have been prescribed in the United States to help individuals who are experiencing pain. These medications are effective at blocking the pain and providing relief. This is done by impacting the “reward pathway” which allows the person using the opioid to experience pleasure and an overall state of well-being. When used repeatedly over large periods of time, however, the person can build a tolerance to the medication which does not allow them to experience the same levels of well-being that they experienced before. This results in individuals taking more and more of the medication to get the same desired results.

So how does this result in an opioid crisis? When individuals need more and more medication to reach desired amounts of relief, they will use medication faster than prescribed. This can result in individuals seeking alternatives ways of getting pain medicine as their bodies have become dependent. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported that over half of individuals who abused pain killers received them for free or from a relative. Once these individuals are no longer willing or able to provide this medication individuals often turn to other methods for achieving the same effects such as buying medication illegally or beginning the use of heroin which is also an opioid. Once individuals begin using illegal methods to maintain an opioid dependence they are then at higher risks for HIV and AIDS as well as incarceration, separation from family, and loss of employment.

Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) are working to tackle the opioid crisis. Opioid treatment programs provide individuals with medication such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone to help them discontinue the use of illicit substances. Methadone activates the same parts of the brain other opioids do. Buprenorphine activates the same parts of the brain but without the rewarding effects. Naltrexone blocks the part of the brain that opioids activate and removes rewarding effects. Research shows that methadone and buprenorphine, when prescribed by a physician and closely monitored, are the most effective treatment methods for opioid use disorder. Methadone is considered the “gold standard” of treatment especially for pregnant woman who are addicted to opioids. This along with behavioral health services such as individual and group counseling help individuals gain the skills needed to maintain success in their lives. Western Indiana Recovery Services is privileged to bring these services to Vigo County with the integrated approach to recovery to help individuals reach their potential. Through medication assisted treatment and behavioral health services we are working to help individuals able to maintain success within the program and for many, regain life – job, family, school, etc. Recovery is possible and appropriate treatment works.

Western Indiana Recovery Services, Vigo County’s first certified opioid treatment program, is located at 88 Wabash Court, Terre Haute, IN. The Clinic provides comprehensive opioid treatment including medication (methadone) coupled with individual and group therapy and other behavioral health services as needed. The clinic is open now from 6:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. weekends and holidays. Patients can make an appointment by calling (812) 231-8484 or (833) 232-0215. Beginning May 28, walk-ins will be welcome. Patients will be assessed for specific admission criteria to the program. This program is one of several addiction programs of Hamilton Center Inc.

A Great Childhood Begins at Home

Societal trends and lifestyle changes have altered how families access parenting support from their families, neighborhoods and communities. As concerned, involved citizens, we must also think about changing how we view parent support in our communities. We must change the way parents learn their job as parents. Instead of waiting for parents to fail, we must help parents learn how to teach, love and care for their children.

Infant mental health focuses on the social and emotional well-being of young children and their caregivers. Having a child can be both a welcome addition and a stressful time of family transition. All parents have common questions about their child’s development. Recent findings suggest that 1 in 3 parents have very little understanding of their new infant. Additionally, parent survey results routinely indicate that it is more normal to not know how to comfort a crying baby or respond to a two year olds’ temper tantrum, than to know how to.

Today, we have more information than ever before about what young children need to grow up happy, healthy and ready to learn. We have greater understanding of what an infant mental health (or relationship focused) approach looks like when supporting parents in enhancing their child’s health and development. We know that for children to thrive, they must know that their parents or other significant adults in their lives love them unconditionally. So what can we do?

5 Great Ways to Take Care of Your Child:

Take good care of yourself. When you stay healthy, you can help your child stay healthy, too.
Take your child for regular health care “check-ups”, even when they’re not sick. These offer an opportunity for children to have an exam, receive vaccinations and you can ask your questions.
Play with your child. Babies and young children are learning all the time – from you, and from everything, they see, hear and touch.
Do all you can to keep your child safe. This includes physical safety at home, in the car and out in your community. Safety also includes emotional well-being and promoting your child’s self-esteem. Respond quickly to your crying baby, talk to your young child with respectful words and follow through with action. Tell your child every day that you love him or her.
Be present and purposeful. It only takes a minute. Smile, laugh and have fun with your baby or young child each day.

For additional support, call 812-231-8362 or 812-231-8436. Infant and Toddler Services at Hamilton Center, Inc. Healthy Families and Early Head Start are available to families with children age birth to 3 years. Enrollment is free, voluntary, and available in your home for qualifying families. Services focus on supporting parents during stressful times, promoting healthy child development and creating a safe home environment.