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Goode for contributions toward battling mental health 9th Apr, 2026 The Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers, along with Hamilton Center, Inc., recognized Senator Greg Goode as the recipient of the 2026 Legislator of the Year Award on April 8, honoring his unwavering commitment to strengthening Indiana’s behavioral health system and championing access to care across the state.In presenting the award, the Indiana Council … Continue reading Indiana Council, HCI honor Sen. Goode for contributions toward battling mental health February 2026 2025 Hamilton Awards announced at annual dinner 2nd Feb, 2026 Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted its annual Hamilton Awards Dinner on Tuesday, October 28, at 6:00 p.m. at Sycamore Banquet Center on the campus of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. More than 300 staff members, community partners, and referring organizations gathered for an evening of dinner and celebration honoring this year’s Hamilton Award nominees. … Continue reading 2025 Hamilton Awards announced at annual dinner Community leaders, advocates to be honored at Hamilton Center’s 2025 Hamilton Awards 2nd Feb, 2026 Hamilton Center Inc. will host its annual Hamilton Awards dinner on Tuesday, October 28, at 6:00 p.m. at Sycamore Banquet Center on the campus of Indiana State University in Terre Haute. Over 300 staff, community partners, and referring organizations will enjoy celebrating the 2025 Hamilton Award nominees. The theme for Tuesday’s event, “Every Person, Every … Continue reading Community leaders, advocates to be honored at Hamilton Center’s 2025 Hamilton Awards October 2025 CAS to host Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30 16th Oct, 2025 August 2025 Hamilton Center Foundation distributes more than $50K for training, materials 28th Aug, 2025 Hamilton Center Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the distribution of $50,093.29 to 17 programs serving a ten-county area in central and west central Indiana. Funding will support clinical training, program enhancements, and consumer needs across Hamilton Center’s service area. Highlights include: • Crisis Diversion Center: $4,000 for walkie-talkies, emergency shelter, transportation, smartphones, and personal care kits.• Vigo … Continue reading Hamilton Center Foundation distributes more than $50K for training, materials January 2025 CCBHC is here! New designation to change how HCI serves public 8th Jan, 2025 Hamilton Center, Inc. is proud to lead the way as one of eight demonstration pilot sites included in the State of Indiana’s newly acquired Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program.In the six months since HCI was announced as a CCBHC demonstration site, staff members have been working hard to hire additional staff … Continue reading CCBHC is here! New designation to change how HCI serves public HCI mobile crisis services expand to Sullivan 8th Jan, 2025 As part of its expansion into becoming a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, Hamilton Center, Inc. has expanded its mobile crisis services to Sullivan County.HCI has operated a mobile crisis unit from its main office in Terre Haute for the past four years.Lesli Bose, HCI’s director of crisis diversion, said the Sullivan office was chosen … Continue reading HCI mobile crisis services expand to Sullivan Award nomination shows Pritchard making big impact in short time with HCI 8th Jan, 2025 Adrienne Pritchard has not worked very long for Hamilton Center, Inc., but in her five months with the corporation she has made an impression on someone.Pritchard was anonymously nominated as a 2024 Hero for Recovery in the “Recovery Coach of the Year” category. Pritchard attended the Mental Health America of Indiana awards luncheon in Indianapolis … Continue reading Award nomination shows Pritchard making big impact in short time with HCI HCI benefits from city, United Way ARPA grant 8th Jan, 2025 The United Way of the Wabash Valley and the City of Terre Haute are pleased to announce the allocation of $750,000 through their Nonprofit Grant Program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) as approved by the City Council.This initiative will support 20 local nonprofits dedicated to serving the community.Hamilton Center received $38,255 for … Continue reading HCI benefits from city, United Way ARPA grant October 2024 Hamilton Awards highlight of annual gala 28th Oct, 2024 Hamilton Center Inc. hosted its annual Hamilton Awards dinner on October 22 at the Sycamore Banquet Center on the campus of Indiana State University. Over 300 staff, community partners, and referring organizations enjoyed dinner and celebration of Hamilton Award nominees. The theme for the event, “Everyone, Everywhere” suggests several ideas, all rooted in the immense … Continue reading Hamilton Awards highlight of annual gala September 2024 Burks to be honored as Indiana State University Distinguished Alumnus 10th Sep, 2024 Congratulations to Hamilton Center, Inc., President/CEO Melvin L. Burks for being selected as one of three Distinguished Alumni by Indiana State University. He will be honored at the school’s homecoming football game on October 26. Click here to read more: https://news.indianastate.edu/2024/09/10/indiana-state-university-announces-2024-distinguished-alumni-award-recipients July 2024 Long-time mental health advocate John Plasse succumbs to cancer 24th Jul, 2024 Hamilton Center is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Sheriff John Plasse. Through his years of public service, he advocated to strengthen support for those struggling with mental illness and addiction through various initiatives and programs within the local government, judicial system, and law enforcement. In recent years he was a member of the … Continue reading Long-time mental health advocate John Plasse succumbs to cancer Hamilton Center announces new childcare program 5th Jul, 2024 Hamilton Center is excited to announce our newest program serving children birth through two years of age.  The Hamilton Center Childcare Program is a licensed program located in Terre Haute that accepts self-pay and payment through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) and is open to both staff and consumers in addition to community members. … Continue reading Hamilton Center announces new childcare program April 2024 Parke County drug court provides many benefits to consumers 22nd Apr, 2024 By CHELSEA WELLS, Director of Communications The Parke County Drug Court was implemented in June 2006 as an alternative to traditional case processing of drug offenders. The drug court targets non-violent, felony drug offender. It is a voluntary program in which eligible offenders participate in an intense, multi-phase treatment program, submit to frequent drug testing, … Continue reading Parke County drug court provides many benefits to consumers October 2023 Hamilton Awards Announced – “The Ripple Effect”, the theme for the 2023 event 24th Oct, 2023 Hamilton Center Inc. hosted its annual Hamilton Awards dinner on Tuesday, October 24, at 6:00 pm at Sycamore Banquet Center on the campus of Indiana State University, Terre Haute IN. September 2023 Large crowd commemorates U.S. addiction total with butterfly release 18th Sep, 2023 Hundreds of families and friends of people whose families have been affected by drug overdose deaths converged on Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute on Sept. 8 for the annual butterfly release sponsored by Hamilton Center, Inc. and the Wabash Valley Recovery Center. Daily overdose deaths currently average 193 per day in the United States, and … Continue reading Large crowd commemorates U.S. addiction total with butterfly release April 2023 Hamilton Center Looks to Fill the Field at Sheriff Shootout 21st Apr, 2023 With 3 weeks left, 10 spots remain open. With just a few weeks left until tee off, Hamilton Center is eager to get the community engaged in the 32nd Annual Golf Outing. Hamilton Center Foundation, Inc. has committed to matching 100 percent of the net proceeds for the 32nd Annual Sheriff Shootout Golf Outing – … Continue reading Hamilton Center Looks to Fill the Field at Sheriff Shootout February 2023 Hamilton Center achieves Three Star Designation from Star Behavioral Health Providers. 23rd Feb, 2023 Welcomes New Military Veteran Program Coordinator Hamilton Center, Inc. has recently achieved the Behavioral Health Center Three Star Designation from Star Behavioral Health Providers.  This distinction recognizes the organization’s service and commitment to service members, veterans, and their family members across the state of Indiana.  Star Behavioral Health Providers ensures that veterans and their families … Continue reading Hamilton Center achieves Three Star Designation from Star Behavioral Health Providers. New Citizens Program provides second chances 2nd Feb, 2023 On January 6, 2023, Hamilton Center graduated another “new citizen” from a program that offers the opportunity to acquire job skills, employment, and a new way of life. “I have learned so much through this program – to be authentic, be sincere, and be the best person I can be.  This was so tough at … Continue reading New Citizens Program provides second chances January 2023 Hamilton Center’s Access Center is now Crisis Diversion Center 13th Jan, 2023 The Access Center at Hamilton Center has changed its name to the Crisis Diversion Center. Hamilton Center’s 24-hour Crisis Line remains the same at 800.742.0787. The name change comes at the tail end of a series of expansions in services for the department and more accurately represents its evolving role in the community. The department … Continue reading Hamilton Center’s Access Center is now Crisis Diversion Center October 2022 The Hamilton Awards Announced 25th Oct, 2022 “Meeting People Where They Are”, the theme for the 2022 event Hamilton Center Inc. hosted its annual Hamilton Awards on Tuesday, October 25, at 6:00 pm at Sycamore Banquet Center on the campus of Indiana State University, Terre Haute IN.  Featured, was keynote speaker, Terry Stigdon,  Stigdon was appointed director of the Indiana Department of … Continue reading The Hamilton Awards Announced July 2022 Hamilton Center, Inc. takes over downtown Terre Haute for Employee Kickoff 18th Jul, 2022 On Friday, July 15th, Hamilton Center, Inc. took over downtown Terre Haute for a few hours, treating its more than 660 orange-clad employees to breakfast at one of several local eateries before convening at Indiana State University’s Tilson Auditorium for the company’s 10th annual Employee Kickoff celebration. The event, which took place two weeks after … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. takes over downtown Terre Haute for Employee Kickoff May 2022 NaloxBox at WIN Recovery Providing Needed Resource 6th May, 2022 This box distributes naloxone (also known as Narcan) for free to consumers, family members, or anyone from the public on a no questions asked basis. April 2022 WIN Recovery Installs NaloxBox 4th Apr, 2022 WIN Recovery, a certified opioid treatment facility operated by Hamilton Center, Inc., has added another tool in its fight to battle this growing problem by establishing a “NaloxBox” at its Terre Haute location (located at 86 Wabash Court, just west of the Vigo County Courthouse January 2022 Early Head Start Seeks to Improve Early Detection of Hearing and Vision Deficits 28th Jan, 2022 Hamilton Center, Inc. has been awarded the Terre Haute Day Nursery Fund of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Inc. grant, which provides $13,175 to purchase hearing and vision screening machines for the Early Head Start program. Early Head Start, now in its 26th year of operations, serves approximately 120 children ages 1 to 2 years through both in-home and center-based care. Hamilton Center Awarded BHCHS Accreditation from TJC 14th Jan, 2022 Terre Haute, IN, January 13, 2022 - Hamilton Center, Inc. has once again been accredited by The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services, demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. December 2021 New Citizens Program provides second chances 11th Dec, 2021 The New Citizen Program is about supporting those who have made decisions that could negatively affect the rest of their lives. Hamilton Center has made it possible for these individuals to have a second chance, to start a new life, and to travel down a supported path to success. October 2021 “Improved Access”, a focus at Hamilton Center 7th Oct, 2021 Hamilton Center, Inc. is proud to announce the implementation of a new mobile primary care clinic. August 2021 New Citizens Program provides second chances 23rd Aug, 2021 On July 2, 2021, Hamilton Center graduated another “new citizen” from a program first established in 2013 to give individuals who have been incarcerated, the tools needed get a second chance at life. July 2021 Mark McAnally, RN is Employee of the Year 26th Jul, 2021 Hamilton Center, Inc. honored Mark McAnally at the Employee Kickoff earlier this month. Mr. McAnally serves as the Infection Control and Employee Health Nurse for Hamilton Center as well as the chair of the COVID-19 committee. Hamilton Center holds Annual Employee Kick-off 16th Jul, 2021 July 16, 2021, Terre Haute, IN- Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted its annual Employee Kick-off on Friday July 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Tilson Auditorium on the campus of Indiana State University. The event, in its 9th year, celebrated Hamilton Center staff and the start of a new fiscal year, all while showing support to local businesses. Hamilton Center Recognizes Juneteenth 7th Jul, 2021 Hamilton Center has declared June 19 an official paid holiday in recognition of Juneteenth. Juneteenth was declared as a national holiday by President Joe Biden and Congress, on June 17, 2021, in recognition of the end of slavery in the United States. June 2021 Hamilton Center Serving Veterans and Families 24th Jun, 2021 Hamilton Center’s Military Veteran Program (MVP) is a behavioral health and addiction treatment program aimed to provide supportive services in an evidence based treatment pathway to those who meet specific criteria for admission based on their military or veteran status. Trauma Myths 18th Jun, 2021 While we have come a long way in identifying trauma, we are continuously learning how it impacts individuals and their support systems. What we do know is anyone can experience trauma at any point in their lives. May 2021 Moving Forward 28th May, 2021 Contributor: Dwight Weaver, Program Manager – Child & Adolescent Services This time last year, it was hard to believe that this pandemic would cause such a disruption to our lives. That impact won’t be fully understood for years to come, but it is clear that our lives are forever changed. As the pandemic seems to … Continue reading Moving Forward Hamilton Center Expands 24-hour Services 25th May, 2021 Serves 150 in year one of CCBHC Expansion Grant, plans to double number served in year two One year after being awarded a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion Grant, Hamilton Center, Inc. continues to work towards improving access to evidence-based community behavioral health and integrated primary care services for individuals who live and … Continue reading Hamilton Center Expands 24-hour Services Hamilton Center Raises $31,000 for Children’s Mental Health Services 14th May, 2021 Over 80 Sponsors engage 30th Annual Sheriff Shootout Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI) hosted its 30th Annual Sheriff Shootout on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Rea Park in Terre Haute, IN. There were 57 teams in attendance from the local and surrounding counties. The top finishers of the community tournament were Old National Bank, Terre Haute … Continue reading Hamilton Center Raises $31,000 for Children’s Mental Health Services March 2021 Hamilton Center Receives LCC Grant for Addictions Treatment 17th Mar, 2021 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 12-15 individuals, as well as training for 2 staff members in Relapse Prevention. February 2021 Hamilton Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary 8th Feb, 2021 In 2021, Hamilton Center, Inc. commemorates its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1971, originally as Katherine Hamilton Mental Health Center, the organization has served communities and individuals across west central Indiana with progressive and community-focused behavioral health services. January 2021 How to Get the Most Out of Telehealth 29th Jan, 2021 Telehealth has proven to be a convenient means for patients to interact with health care professionals; this is true for both our physical and mental health concerns. Even so, telehealth can be uniquely delicate. Telehealth Utilization is Up, Likely Here to Stay 29th Jan, 2021 Health and Human Services (HHS) reported that telehealth interactions had increased from nine percent, prior to the pandemic, to 51 percent, during quarantine. Local Students Raise Nearly $7k for Suicide Prevention 18th Jan, 2021 Hamilton Center, Inc. has received $6991.34 as the beneficiary of The Color Run to Save Lives, created and managed by Jillian Turner and Giana White of Terre Haute South Vigo High School. November 2020 Terre Haute Organizations Receive Lilly Endowment Grants 16th Nov, 2020 Terre Haute, IN – Chances And Services for Youth, Hamilton Center, Reach Services and the Terre Haute Children’s Museum have received grants totaling $254,000 through the Youth Program Resilience Fund of Lilly Endowment, Inc. These local not-for-profits will use the grants to cover a range of pandemic-related expenses that include: • purchasing sanitation supplies, personal … Continue reading Terre Haute Organizations Receive Lilly Endowment Grants October 2020 2020 Hamilton Awards Celebrates Mental Health Leaders 27th Oct, 2020 Highlights Nominees’ Focus on Community Terre Haute, IN – Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted the annual Hamilton Awards Dinner Tuesday, October 27 at the Sycamore Banquet Center, on the campus of Indiana State University. The event highlighted fiscal year 2020 accomplishments and recognized those nominated for Hamilton Awards. The theme for the event was Community and … Continue reading 2020 Hamilton Awards Celebrates Mental Health Leaders WIN Recovery, Hendricks – Now Open 26th Oct, 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc.’s Certified Opioid Treatment Program to serve adults with opioid use disorder October 26, 2020 Plainfield, IN- Hamilton Center, Inc., an Indiana community mental health center, is now accepting patients at its newest opioid treatment program (OTP) facility, WIN Recovery, located at 401 Plainfield Commons Dr., Plainfield, IN.  This clinic is the third … Continue reading WIN Recovery, Hendricks – Now Open WIN Recovery, Hendricks County Ribbon Cutting 16th Oct, 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc.’s Certified Opioid Treatment Program to serve adults with opioid use disorder October 16, 2020 Plainfield, IN- Hamilton Center, Inc., an Indiana community mental health center, announced the opening of its newest certified opioid treatment program, WIN Recovery at 401 Plainfield Commons Dr., Plainfield, IN.  This clinic is the third clinic opened by … Continue reading WIN Recovery, Hendricks County Ribbon Cutting September 2020 Hamilton Center Adapts to Meet Needs of Community, Those in Crisis 4th Sep, 2020 Focuses on coordination of care for those with mental illness. Hamilton Center, Inc. was established as a community mental health center in 1971, and as such has been providing quality behavioral health, wellness and human development services to central and west central Indiana. The organization’s vision is to advance excellence in behavioral health services through … Continue reading Hamilton Center Adapts to Meet Needs of Community, Those in Crisis August 2020 Hamilton Center Receives FQHC Look-alike Designation 13th Aug, 2020 Establishes one-stop-shop for all health care needs Hamilton Center, Inc. has been designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike through the Health Center Program of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The FQHC Look-Alike status allows organizations opportunities to develop and implement services required to meet the full qualifications for designation as … Continue reading Hamilton Center Receives FQHC Look-alike Designation Hamilton Center Welcomes New Supervisor of Employment Solutions 10th Aug, 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Kizzey Stewart, to Employment Solutions located at 1616 Wabash Avenue in Terre Haute, IN. Ms. Stewart has worked at Employment Solutions for 6 years and has significant experience in the field of social work. She has lead skills groups and worked with community partners in the jail setting, including with Community … Continue reading Hamilton Center Welcomes New Supervisor of Employment Solutions July 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc. Designated as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic 31st Jul, 2020 Receives $3.75M to enhance services The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced that Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI) has received a two-year, $3.75M grant, through the CCBHC Expansion Grant, to expand and enhance services in Vigo County. Hamilton Center is currently working towards designation as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Designated as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Hamilton Center, Inc. Takes Stake in the Lives of At-risk Youth 31st Jul, 2020 Brings new Achievement Mentoring Program to Vigo County Juvenile Detention Center Hamilton Center has been awarded $18,860 by the United Way of the Wabash Valley to create an evidence-based mentoring program at the Vigo County Juvenile Detention Center. The program will target youth grades 4-11 utilizing Achievement Mentoring. The program will focus on a number … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Takes Stake in the Lives of At-risk Youth Hamilton Center Announces New VCOP Care Manager Supervisor 8th Jul, 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes VCOP Care Manager Supervisor, Amanda Fields, BS, to the corporate office located at 620 8th Avenue in Terre Haute, IN. Mrs. Fields is currently working towards her Master of Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University and already holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services, specializing in substance abuse counseling from … Continue reading Hamilton Center Announces New VCOP Care Manager Supervisor Program Manager Announced for Clay, Putnam 8th Jul, 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Program Manager Monica Wallace, BS to the Clay and Putnam satellite sites. The Clay County office is located at 1211 E. National Ave. Brazil, IN and Putnam is located at 239 Hillsdale Road, Greencastle, IN. Ms. Wallace holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Development and … Continue reading Program Manager Announced for Clay, Putnam June 2020 WATCH: Updates From The Experts 23rd Jun, 2020 Opioid Use Disorder and the Many Paths to Recovery 3rd Jun, 2020 By:  Jessica Nevill, LMHC, Clinical Director, WIN Recovery 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. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 41 people die … Continue reading Opioid Use Disorder and the Many Paths to Recovery WIN Recovery: Regain Something Lost 2nd Jun, 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc., based in Terre Haute, IN, and serving multiple counties throughout central and west central Indiana, is committed to supporting the State of Indiana in responding to the opioid crisis which has been growing in recent years. As a community mental health center, Hamilton Center, Inc. has been treating individuals with substance use … Continue reading WIN Recovery: Regain Something Lost WIN Recovery, Knox County Now Open 2nd Jun, 2020 Hamilton Center Inc.’s Certified Opioid Treatment Program to serve adults with opioid use disorder June 1, 2020 Vincennes IN- Hamilton Center, Inc., a certified Indiana community mental health center, announced the opening of its newest certified opioid treatment program, WIN Recovery at 1433 Willow St., Vincennes, IN.  This clinic is one of two opioid treatment … Continue reading WIN Recovery, Knox County Now Open May 2020 WATCH: US Death Toll over 100,000 27th May, 2020 In this episode Melvin L discusses the implications of the US death toll exceeding 100,000 individuals. WATCH: What happened in 1863? 1968? 1986? 26th May, 2020 Melvin L offers a history lesson. Are you up for it? WATCH: STIGMA NOPE not today 22nd May, 2020 Melvin enlists viewers to help bring awareness to Mental Health Awareness Month. Grief from Loss During Uncertain Times 19th May, 2020 By: Emily Grimwood, MSW, LSW, Therapist, Hamilton Center, Inc.             Spring is a time for celebration and new beginnings. The flowers bloom, the sun begins to shine again, and families prepare for graduations, vacations, and the completion of a school year full of hard work – a moment of validation for both children and parents. … Continue reading Grief from Loss During Uncertain Times WATCH: COVID-19 Busters take on the Bubblestorm 19th May, 2020 CEO Melvin L Burks fights off a flurry of bubbles in demonstration of the efforts required to defeat COVID-19. WATCH: Follow in the footsteps of the great David Green. 18th May, 2020 CEO Melvin L Burks recognizes long time employee for his commitment to the safety of our consumers. WATCH: WASH YOUR HANDS FOR 20 SECONDS! 15th May, 2020 Melvin L Burks demonstrates how to properly wash your hands during the pandemic. WATCH: Soak up the Sunshine 14th May, 2020 Melvin L Burks encourages folks to get out, be active and soak up the sunshine. WATCH: Do the 6 things to get #backontrack 13th May, 2020 Melvin L reminds viewers what needs to happen to get #backontrack. Mental Health Month even More Meaningful this year 12th May, 2020 By: Melvin L Burks, CEO, Hamilton Center, Inc. It is impossible to not talk about COVID-19 with my annual May message in recognition of National Mental Health Awareness month. Today’s unique environment gives us a very small glimpse of the isolation that people who have mental illnesses often experience.   Even for those of us who … Continue reading Mental Health Month even More Meaningful this year Compassion Fatigue 12th May, 2020 Those in Helping Professions often feel burnout By: Sara Chambers, LMHC, Program Manager, Hamilton Center Inc. Hendricks County While 48% of Americans state that they feel a level of burnout with their jobs, they struggle to identify how it occurs and what to do once identified.   Individuals are leaving what are deemed “helping professions” (teaching, … Continue reading Compassion Fatigue WATCH: #backontrackIN 12th May, 2020 In this episode CEO Melvin L explains Governor Eric Holcombs plan to get Indiana #backontrack. WATCH: CEO Melvin L Burks Welcomes Guest and Talks COVID-19 11th May, 2020 CEO Melvin L Burks welcomes a guest and talks more about COVID-19 updates. WATCH: Sheriff Shootout Putting Contest 8th May, 2020 CEO Melvin L Burks Hosts the Sheriff Shootout Putting Contest in recognition of the 29th Annual Sheriff Shootout Gold Outing. WATCH: Tips for working from home and how to manage sadness 6th May, 2020 CEO Melvin L discusses tips for working from home and how you can manage sadness. WATCH: Gifts and Messages from HCI Friends 5th May, 2020 Melvin L shares some gifts and messages from Hamilton Center consumers and community members. WATCH: May is Mental Health Awareness Month 4th May, 2020 Melvin L declares May as Mental Health Awareness Month. WATCH: Tips for working from home 1st May, 2020 CEO Melvin L Burks offers some tips for working from home. April 2020 WATCH: Lets talk about reopening 30th Apr, 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc. CEO Melvin L Burks discusses the potential of our state leaders to reopen the economy. Stigma Nope not today 29th Apr, 2020 Hamilton Center Promotes May as Mental Health Month May is Mental Health Month, and Hamilton Center, Inc. is working to bring mental health awareness to the forefront of the COVID-19 conversation. Beginning Friday May 1st, the organization will start its annual month-long campaign to recognize and promote mental health awareness. The theme for this year … Continue reading Stigma Nope not today Telehealth Takes Flight During COVID-19 29th Apr, 2020 Hamilton Center Serves 6,153 in One Month Hamilton Center Inc. announced today that in just over one month (March 25, 2020 – April 28,2020), a total of 6,153 consumers have received behavioral health or substance abuse services using telemedicine –  telephonic and video conferencing technology. These 6,153 consumers represent over 22,000 services delivered remotely in … Continue reading Telehealth Takes Flight During COVID-19 Protector, provider, problem solver and bravery — reflections on being a man and finding balance during the public health emergency 29th Apr, 2020 By Paul Schneider, Ph.D. “There’s spirits above and behind me, faces gone black, eyes burning bright. May their precious blood bind me, Lord as I stand before your fiery light.” – Bruce Springsteen, The Rising, 2002  After 9/11, “The Boss” captured hope without negating loss. As a native of the New York Metropolitan area, my … Continue reading Protector, provider, problem solver and bravery — reflections on being a man and finding balance during the public health emergency WATCH: Sharing is Caring 29th Apr, 2020 CEO Melvin L Burks shares his personal struggles and the toll COVID-19 is taking on him and reminds us that we all have a responsibility to help fight back against COVID-19. Sharing is caring. A Nurse of Many Hats 24th Apr, 2020 By: Cindy Dowers, BSN, RN, Executive Director of Nursing Services, Hamilton Center, Inc. The World Health Organization has designated 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse – and based on the courageous work of nurses during COVID-19, it couldn’t come at a more appropriate time. This week, we celebrate National Nurses Week, which begins … Continue reading A Nurse of Many Hats WATCH: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom 23rd Apr, 2020 CEO Melvin L Burks offers an entertaining reading of the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. WATCH: CEO Burks Offers Praise to First Responders 14th Apr, 2020 CEO Melvin L Burks shows praise to Hamilton Center First Responders and thos out in the community addressing the mental and physical health needs of our community. WATCH: Everyone can do something to help during COVID-19 10th Apr, 2020 CEO Melvin L Burks offers updates and information on COVID-19, Hamilton Center services, and what you can be doing to keep yourself and those around you safe.  WATCH: Tips on how to deal with anxiety cause by COVID-19 9th Apr, 2020 CEO Melvin L Burks is joined by Chief Clinical Officer Mark Collins to offer some tips on how to deal with the anxiety caused by COVID-19. A Letter to Our Community Partners 2nd Apr, 2020 January 2020 Hamilton Center Welcomes New Therapist to Linton Office 27th Jan, 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapists Wendy Hill, MSW, LCSW, and Brittney Higgins, to the Linton satellite office located at Lonetree Rd. in Linton, IN. Ms. Hill graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in social and behavioral sciences and later went on to complete a master’s in Social Work from Indiana University Purdue University … Continue reading Hamilton Center Welcomes New Therapist to Linton Office Hamilton Center Welcomes New Therapists to Owen Office 17th Jan, 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Kimberly Zaun, MA, LPC, to the Owen satellite office located at 909 W. Hillside Ave. in Spencer, IN. Ms. Zaun graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green, Ohio. Ms. Zaun has significant experience in … Continue reading Hamilton Center Welcomes New Therapists to Owen Office Hamilton Center Awarded DMHA Poverty Simulation Systems of Care Grant 17th Jan, 2020 Sets date for next SOC meeting. Terre Haute, IN- Hamilton Center has been awarded the Project AWARE Systems of Care (SOC) School Based Engagement grant by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA). The grant provides $4,942 to fund Community Action Poverty Simulations (CAPS) that will help increase awareness and understanding about poverty and … Continue reading Hamilton Center Awarded DMHA Poverty Simulation Systems of Care Grant Annual Point in Time Count Takes Place January 22 17th Jan, 2020 Hosted by the Homeless Council of the Wabash Valley The annual Point in Time (PIT) count will take place Wednesday, January 22 in Region 7. In preparation community organizations are rallying troops of volunteers that will work to count sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons in our community. The Homeless Council of the Wabash Valley (HCWV) … Continue reading Annual Point in Time Count Takes Place January 22 Hamilton Center Announces New Staff for Vigo County Services 17th Jan, 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Program Manager, Dwight Weaver, BA, and therapist Lylia Piatt, MSW, MT-BC, to Child & Adolescent Services located at 500 8th Ave., Terre Haute, and therapist, Anne Uhlman, MA, LMHCA, to Vigo County Outpatients Services, located at 620 8th Ave., Terre Haute. Mr. Weaver, graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree … Continue reading Hamilton Center Announces New Staff for Vigo County Services Hamilton Center Welcomes New Therapists to Owen Office 17th Jan, 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Kimberly Zaun, MA, LPC, to the Owen satellite office located at 909 W. Hillside Ave. in Spencers, IN. Ms. Zaun graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green, Ohio. Ms. Zaun has significant experience in … Continue reading Hamilton Center Welcomes New Therapists to Owen Office New program helps young adults in Clay, Sullivan and Vigo Counties build life skills 3rd Jan, 2020 Young adults in Clay, Vigo and Sullivan counties are invited to participate in a free program where they will learn about cooking, resume-building, home repairs and more. The Life Project, a new program from Hamilton Center, Inc., is designed to teach and enhance the life skills of young adults, age 14 to 26 years old. … Continue reading New program helps young adults in Clay, Sullivan and Vigo Counties build life skills Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Program Manager for Parke & Vermillion Satellie Offices 3rd Jan, 2020 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Stacie Ammerman, BSW, as Program Manager for the Parke satellite office located at 215 Jackson St. in Rockville, IN, and for the Vermillion satellite office located at 510 S Main St. in Clinton, IN. Ms. Ammerman is from the area and graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Program Manager for Parke & Vermillion Satellie Offices December 2019 The Holiday Blues 5th Dec, 2019 The holiday season is meant to be a time for joy, but for some it can be a time of challenges for the mind and the spirit. Some call it the “holiday blues” or the “winter blues,” but it might be a symptom of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD is a disorder in which … Continue reading The Holiday Blues November 2019 Infinity House Awarded Clubhouse International Accreditation 27th Nov, 2019 The Infinity House, a Clubhouse program sponsored and supported by Hamilton Center Inc., has been awarded accreditation through Clubhouse International, by achieving fidelity to the International Standards for Clubhouse Programs. Clubhouse International identifies mental illnesses as a leading cause of disability and that one in four people around the world suffer from mental disorders, more … Continue reading Infinity House Awarded Clubhouse International Accreditation Local NWTF Chapter Giving Donations to Families in Community 22nd Nov, 2019 Terre Haute, Indiana – The Sycamore Ridge Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is raising the spirits of needy families in the community by providing food for Thanksgiving dinners. Through the Turkey Hunters Care program, the Sycamore Ridge Chapter is providing two hundred (200) turkeys to families in the area to help complete … Continue reading Local NWTF Chapter Giving Donations to Families in Community Collaboration between Hamilton Center and Courts Results in Hundreds of Second Chances 22nd Nov, 2019 Celebration of 20 years of PAIR On Friday November 22, 2019 Hamilton Center hosted a celebration of the Psychiatric Assertive Identification and Referral (PAIR) program, which has served the community for 20 years. PAIR is a Terre Haute City Court diversion program designed to address the needs of people with mental illness who have been … Continue reading Collaboration between Hamilton Center and Courts Results in Hundreds of Second Chances Hamilton Center Foundation distributes $600,000 to Hamilton Center, Inc. 18th Nov, 2019 Money to be used for start-up costs related to new Opioid Treatment Programs – WIN Recovery Hamilton Center Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the distribution of $600,000 to Hamilton Center Inc. for the start-up of two new opioid treatment programs (OTPs) in Knox and Hendricks counties,  both which are expected to open the first … Continue reading Hamilton Center Foundation distributes $600,000 to Hamilton Center, Inc. Hamilton Center Announces New Team For Health Clinic 15th Nov, 2019 Grace Clinic Health Professional Hamilton Center, Inc. would like to announce the additions of the following staff of Grace Clinic Health Professional, Hamilton Center Inc.’s new health clinic. DJ Rhodes, PhD., Chief Officer of Health Clinics and Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), comes to Hamilton Center with a variety of healthcare experience including hospice, home health, … Continue reading Hamilton Center Announces New Team For Health Clinic Hamilton Center, Inc. Expands Primary Care Services 15th Nov, 2019 Opens Grace Clinic Health Professional Hamilton Center, Inc. – Hamilton Center is proud to announce the opening of Grace Clinic Health Professional, a primary and behavioral health clinic and community wellness provider serving Vigo and Putnam Counties. Located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN, the Vigo County clinic is open 8:00 a.m. to … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Expands Primary Care Services October 2019 2019 Hamilton Awards Recognize Leaders in Mental Health 23rd Oct, 2019 “Enhancing Community, Enhancing Lives” Terre Haute, IN- Hamilton Center hosted the annual Hamilton Awards Dinner Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 pm in the Sycamore Banquet Center, on the campus of Indiana State University. The event featured a presentation from Gov. Eric Holcomb, whose 2019 Next Level Agenda includes plans to attack the drug epidemic, take … Continue reading 2019 Hamilton Awards Recognize Leaders in Mental Health September 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. Focuses on Veterans Issues for Suicide Prevention Month 30th Sep, 2019 22 Push up Challenge Brings Message Home In 2016, it was reported that 22 veterans and service members were dying by suicide every day in the US. Three years later, a 2018 report shows that number is now at 20.6. For Bill Little, LCSW, local veteran and Program Coordinator of the Military Veteran Program (MVP) … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Focuses on Veterans Issues for Suicide Prevention Month Hamilton Center Expands Vigo County Addictions Services 25th Sep, 2019 Now Certified in Gambling Addictions through DMHA Hamilton Center, Inc. is pleased to announce its State certification through the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) to provide problem gambling services. These services will be offered by designated providers through two programs – Vigo County Outpatient, located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN, … Continue reading Hamilton Center Expands Vigo County Addictions Services August 2019 WIN Recovery Offers Help, Hope, and Healing 30th Aug, 2019 Terre Haute – “One hundred and ninety; that’s the number of lives lost to overdose every day in the United States,” said Natasha Newcomb, Executive Director of Addictions Services, Hamilton Center, Inc. “WIN Recovery works every day to lower that number, and we are here to show our support to those families most affected by … Continue reading WIN Recovery Offers Help, Hope, and Healing Hamilton Center Awarded DMHA Systems of Care Grant 21st Aug, 2019 Sets date for next SOC meeting. Terre Haute, IN- Hamilton Center has been awarded the School Based Systems of Care grant by the Department of Mental Health and Addictions (DMHA). The grant provides $7,672 to strengthen the relationship between the SOC, the community, and local schools. Funds will be used to purchase marketing items specific … Continue reading Hamilton Center Awarded DMHA Systems of Care Grant Opioid Addiction & Pregnancy 17th Aug, 2019 Contributed by: Jessica Nevil, LMHC, Clinical Director at WIN Recovery, and Zach Jenkins, Public Relations Specialist at Hamilton Center, Inc. Here’s what you need to know. Opioid addiction during pregnancy is treatable and here’s what you need to know. First, addiction to opioids can happen to anyone at any point in life. The fact is … Continue reading Opioid Addiction & Pregnancy “The opioid epidemic is impacting more than just the lives of those struggling with addiction” 16th Aug, 2019 Co-authored by: Anastasia Godsey, M.S. LMHC, Director of Child and Adolescent Services and HCI West at Hamilton Center, Inc. and Zach Jenkins, Public Relation Specialist, Hamilton Center, Inc. With 52 percent of children removed from a home due to parental substance abuse and 51 percent of displaced children living with a relative who may struggle … Continue reading “The opioid epidemic is impacting more than just the lives of those struggling with addiction” Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Nurse Practitioner 2nd Aug, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes psychiatric nurse practitioner Kendall Coniglio, BSN, MSN, PMHNP, to the Parke and Vermillion satellite offices. Ms. Coniglio completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1998 at Lakeview College of Nursing and went on to complete a Master of Science in Nursing at Indiana Wesleyan University. She is now a board … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Nurse Practitioner Another Hamilton Center Employee Celebrates 40 Years 2nd Aug, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. recognizes Rhoda Lamb for her 40 years of service to the organization and the community. Ms. Lamb started with the organization in 1979 and has since served as a program assistant for several departments in the organization including community support services, group homes, and currently, 24-hour services and outpatient services. In forty … Continue reading Another Hamilton Center Employee Celebrates 40 Years July 2019 Hamilton Center Shows Support for Community Youth 27th Jul, 2019 “We Live!” event provides 500 school supplies. Terre Haute, IN- Saturday July 27, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted the 3rd annual “We Live!” back-to-school bash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Herz-Rose Park, located at 1515 Locust St. in Terre Haute, IN. The event offered free food, information on community resources, and other fun … Continue reading Hamilton Center Shows Support for Community Youth Hamilton Center holds Annual Employee Kick-off 19th Jul, 2019 Event features former NFL Standout, Tony McGee July 19, 2019, Terre Haute, IN- Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted its annual Employee Kick-off on Friday July 19 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Tilson Auditorium on the campus of Indiana State University. The event, in its 8th consecutive year, celebrated Hamilton Center staff and the start … Continue reading Hamilton Center holds Annual Employee Kick-off Hamilton Center Foundation distributes over $14,000 to Hamilton Center Inc. 15th Jul, 2019 Mini grant program funds a diverse group of programs Hamilton Center Foundation Inc. is pleased to announce the distribution of $14, 574 to 15 programs reaching a ten county area. The distribution was made during a reception and media event July 15, 2019. Hamilton Center staff and Foundation Board members were present. Programs funded included: … Continue reading Hamilton Center Foundation distributes over $14,000 to Hamilton Center Inc. Hamilton Center Receives DMHA Grant 5th Jul, 2019 Starts “The Life Project” to Serve Transitioned Aged Youth Hamilton Center has been awarded a 2-year, $220,000 grant by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) to provide a new program for transitioned aged youth. The program entitled “The Life Project” will teach daily living skills to youth ages 14 to 26 years who … Continue reading Hamilton Center Receives DMHA Grant Hamilton Center Celebrates 40-year Employee 5th Jul, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. recognizes Virgil Macke, LCSW, for his 40 years of service to the organization and the community. Mr. Macke graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor of arts in psychology and later went on to complete a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. Today, as a … Continue reading Hamilton Center Celebrates 40-year Employee June 2019 Hamilton Center Adds New Therapist to Linton Services 28th Jun, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Ashley Shook, MS, to the Linton satellite office located on Lonetree Rd. in Linton, IN. Ms. Shook graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Drury University in Springfield, MO, and later went on to Purdue University to complete a master’s in psychology. Her experiences includes adults and children in … Continue reading Hamilton Center Adds New Therapist to Linton Services Hamilton Center Welcomes Chief of Information Technology 28th Jun, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Chief of Information Technology, Hans Eilbracht, to the corporate office located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN. Mr. Eilbracht graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a MBA in 2007. Working in information technology for many years he has amassed significant experience in HIPAA standards, network security, and strategic planning. … Continue reading Hamilton Center Welcomes Chief of Information Technology Hamilton Center Adds New Addictions Therapist 28th Jun, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Barbara Angus, MSW, LSW, to Addiction Services in Terre Haute, IN located at 66 Wabash Court. Ms. Angus graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign, Urbana, in 2018 with a Master of Social Work. Since 2012 she has served individuals struggling with addiction. In addition, she has also spent time … Continue reading Hamilton Center Adds New Addictions Therapist Dependency & Addiction 22nd Jun, 2019 A thin but visible line. As a society we know that medications are a necessity. Antibiotics fight infections; specialized medicines treat unique conditions; chemotherapy medication destroys malignant cancer cells; pain medications block acute and/or chronic pain. Of this list, pain medications are unique in that they carry a level of social stigma that is uncommon … Continue reading Dependency & Addiction Hamilton Center CEO, Melvin L Burks, Celebrates 40 Years of Service 10th Jun, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI) CEO, Melvin L Burks, celebrated 40 years with the organization on June 9th, 2019. On Monday June 10th, 2019 Hamilton Center leadership, staff, and a few community partners gathered with members of the Burks family to celebrate the occasion with food, fun, and stories of the past. The event was held … Continue reading Hamilton Center CEO, Melvin L Burks, Celebrates 40 Years of Service Hamilton Center Announces New Director of Corporate Achievement 7th Jun, 2019 Hamilton Center welcomes Director of Corporate Achievement, Ebony Kay, BS, to the corporate office located at 620 8th Avenue in Terre Haute, IN. Ms. Kay graduated from Indiana State University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and a minor in Journalism. She has significant experience in management, staff development, and customer … Continue reading Hamilton Center Announces New Director of Corporate Achievement May 2019 Wabash Valley Community Foundation Awards EHS $5,000 Grant 31st May, 2019 EHS Adds New Infant Safe Play Area The Early Head Start (EHS) program at Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI) was awarded a $5,000 grant by the Terre Haute Day Nursery Fund of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation. Grant funds were used to upgrade the EHS play area located at 500 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN. … Continue reading Wabash Valley Community Foundation Awards EHS $5,000 Grant Local families enjoy evening of learning and fun thanks to “Success by Six” Grant 14th May, 2019 On Monday, May 13, several local families gathered at Hamilton Center, Inc. for an evening of fun activities focused on diversity and inclusion thanks to funds from the United Way of the Wabash Valley’s “Success by Six” program.   “The Family Book” event, which was hosted for families enrolled in Hamilton Center’s Early Head Start … Continue reading Local families enjoy evening of learning and fun thanks to “Success by Six” Grant 28th Annual Sheriff Shootout Raises Funds for At-risk Youth 10th May, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI) held it’s 28th Annual Sheriff Shootout on May 10th at Rea 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, who competed for the coveted Sheriff Shootout Trophy. The top seven finishers of the community … Continue reading 28th Annual Sheriff Shootout Raises Funds for At-risk Youth Technology and Children’s Mental Health 1st May, 2019 Over the past 15 years researchers have continuously observed alarming trends in children’s mental health. We now have data showing that 1 in 5 children have mental health problems. With sharp increases in reported cases of attention deficit hyper activity disorder (ADHD) and teen depression, along with a suicide rate in children 10 to 14 … Continue reading Technology and Children’s Mental Health Depression & Work 1st May, 2019 Sadness is a normal human reaction to traumatic life events that can occur in the regular course of life. When sadness hangs around longer than just a few weeks and begins to cause problems in our social or work life, it can likely be considered depression. Depression is recognized as a disorder that can present … Continue reading Depression & Work Toxic Stress 1st May, 2019 We live in a stressful world. Advancements in technology and communications allow us to work from home, multitask, and ultimately burnout faster. With all these pressures on productivity, how do we know the difference between healthy stress, the kind that keeps us accountable, and the toxic stress, that burns us out, leaving us feeling fatigued? … Continue reading Toxic Stress Peer Recovery 1st May, 2019 Lived Experience Informing Support   Peer Support Specialists (PSS) can be the keystone of an effective holistic treatment program for those struggling with a mental illness or addiction. Often acting as a navigator of community support systems and informed by lived experiences, someone struggling with a mental illness or addiction can be guided throughout the … Continue reading Peer Recovery April 2019 Hamilton Center Partners with WCIHS to Increase Support to At-Risk Families 25th Apr, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc., a founding partner for West Central Indiana Healthy Start (WCIHS), will provide vital behavioral health and referral networks for the new initiative. Healthy Start is a federal initiative representing 100 organizations serving communities with infant mortality rates at least 1.5 times the U.S. national average, and with high rates of other negative … Continue reading Hamilton Center Partners with WCIHS to Increase Support to At-Risk Families Hamilton Center Receives LCC Grant for Addictions Treatment 24th Apr, 2019 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center Receives LCC Grant for Addictions Treatment Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion During the 2019 Diversity Walk. 23rd Apr, 2019 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 … Continue reading Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion During the 2019 Diversity Walk. Hamilton Center Awarded LCC Grant for Addictions Counseling Materials 3rd Apr, 2019 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center Awarded LCC Grant for Addictions Counseling Materials March 2019 Hamilton Center Receives Greene County LCC Grant 20th Mar, 2019 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center Receives Greene County LCC Grant Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for CAS 15th Mar, 2019 Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Melissa Burns, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, at the Child & Adolescent Services building located at 500 8th 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for CAS Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist to Hendricks County 15th Mar, 2019 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist to Hendricks County Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP 15th Mar, 2019 Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Larry Seybold, M.S., APSW, CADC IV at the corporate office located at 620 8th 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces Telehealth Provider 15th Mar, 2019 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces Telehealth Provider Hamilton Center Developing Addictions Workforce 6th Mar, 2019 Awarded $20,000 from State Opioid Response Grant   Hamilton Center, Inc. has received a grant from the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions (DMHA) that will allow the organization to offer four paid summer internships to graduate level students in the field of behavioral health. In 2018, DMHA was awarded the State Opioid Response … Continue reading Hamilton Center Developing Addictions Workforce Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Therapist 1st Mar, 2019 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Therapist February 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Clinical Supervisor 25th Feb, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes clinical supervisor Tyler Oswald, MA, LMHC, to the Indianapolis and Hendricks satellite offices. Mr. Oswald completed a Bachelor of Arts at Indiana University in 2012 and went on to Ball State University to complete a Master of Arts in 2015. Mr. Oswald has experienced the mental health field from many perspectives. … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Clinical Supervisor Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Therapist 25th Feb, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Zachary Litherland, LSW, to the Hendricks County satellite office located at 900 Southfield Dr., Plainfield, IN 46168. Mr. Litherland completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, in 2015, and a Master of Social Work, in 2017, both from the University of Southern Indiana.  As a therapist he has worked with … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Therapist Fostering Young Minds 19th Feb, 2019 Hamilton Center Partners with Twin Rivers CTE to Offer Internship Opportunities Hamilton Center, Inc. is fostering young minds interested in the mental and behavioral health sciences, with internship opportunities in Greene County. Hamilton Center’s Linton and Bloomfield satellite offices are partnering with the Twin Rivers Career & Technical Education Area (CTE) Health Sciences classroom, located … Continue reading Fostering Young Minds PODCAST: Talking With A Whisper-Episode 6 15th Feb, 2019 Talking With A Whisper, Episode 6; Featuring Melvin L Burks. We want to #endthestigma surrounding mental illness but we can not do that with out your help. If you want to help support the Talking With A Whisper podcast, and help us to #endthestigma surrounding mental illness, please share this link and encourage those around you to … Continue reading PODCAST: Talking With A Whisper-Episode 6 Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Clinical Supervisor 4th Feb, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Clinical Supervisor, Richard Stuffle, LCSW, LCAC, MSW to the Putnam satellite office located at 239 Hillsdale Ave in Greencastle, IN 47872. Stuffle graduated from Indiana State University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, and later went on to Indiana University to complete a Masters of Social Work in … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Clinical Supervisor PODCAST: Talking With A Whisper-Episode 5 1st Feb, 2019 Talking with a Whisper, Episode 5; Featuring Melvin L Burks. The purpose of this podcast is to inspire our listeners to #starttheconversations about mental health and community engagement. Together we can #endthestigma surrounding mental illness. If you have any topics you would like for us to discuss please leave them in comments below. Hamilton Center, Inc., a Healthy Families America Site, Accredited for Quality Service by Prevent Child Abuse America 1st Feb, 2019 Leading National Child Abuse Prevention Organization Accredits Healthy Families America site in Terre Haute, IN to Serve Families Terre Haute, IN– Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) announced today that the Healthy Families America (HFA) affiliate, Hamilton Center, Inc., has been accredited as a provider of high quality home visiting services to families who want … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc., a Healthy Families America Site, Accredited for Quality Service by Prevent Child Abuse America January 2019 QPR Training Offered in Sullivan County 31st Jan, 2019 Wabash Valley Community Foundation Awards Grant to Hamilton Center, Inc. Hamilton Center, Inc. is proud to announce it has received a grant from the Sullivan County affiliate of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation to fund the training and certification of two instructors for QPR Training (Question, Persuade, and Refer), an emergency mental health intervention system. … Continue reading QPR Training Offered in Sullivan County WESTERN INDIANA RECOVERY SERVICES ACHIEVES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE 30th Jan, 2019 Terre Haute, IN – Western Indiana Recovery Services (WIRS), an opioid treatment program of Hamilton Center, today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s … Continue reading WESTERN INDIANA RECOVERY SERVICES ACHIEVES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE Knox & Hendricks Selected for OTP’s 23rd Jan, 2019 State Awards Licenses to Hamilton Center, Inc. On Wednesday January 23rd, at Hamilton Center, Inc. in Terre Haute, IN, CEO Melvin L Burks was joined by Kevin Moore, Director of the Department of Mental Health and Addictions (DMHA), to announce the State of Indiana has awarded Hamilton Center two additional licenses to open opioid treatment … Continue reading Knox & Hendricks Selected for OTP’s PODCAST: Talking With A Whisper – Episode 4 11th Jan, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Director of Operations 10th Jan, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes James Roetker as the Director of Operations to the corporate office located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN. James served in the United States Air Force as a crew chief on B-52H and B-1B bombers, overseeing equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance, later serving the Army as a security specialist. … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Director of Operations December 2018 PODCAST: Talking With A Whisper – Episode 3 28th Dec, 2018 Investing in the Future 21st Dec, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. is investing in young minds and the future of Vigo County. The organization hosted a kick-off to the holiday break for students and staff at Deming Elementary School, Vigo County, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on December 20th, 2018. Alongside Santa and his elves, representatives of the organization lead students in … Continue reading Investing in the Future PODCAST: Talking With A Whisper – Episode 2 14th Dec, 2018 Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist to Indianapolis Office 14th Dec, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist John Hirschfeld MA, MBA, to the Indianapolis satellite office located at 2160 N. Illinois. John acquired a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in 1985 and went on to acquire a Master of Divinity from the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, IN (’92), … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist to Indianapolis Office Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Hires for Greene County Offices 14th Dec, 2018 Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Brian Slater, LMHC, to the Bloomfield office and Clinical Supervisor Elizabeth Wampler, MSW, LCSW, to the Linton office. Brian completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Indiana University in 2001 and later went on to complete a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Indiana State University in 2010. … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Hires for Greene County Offices Western Indiana Recovery Services Announces New Director 14th Dec, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Natasha Newcomb, MSW, LCSW, Acting Director of Western Indiana Recovery Services located at 88 Wabash Court, behind the Vigo County Courthouse, in Terre Haute, IN. Natasha acquired a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Indiana State University. She has extensive experience in the mental health field, … Continue reading Western Indiana Recovery Services Announces New Director Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP 3rd Dec, 2018 Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Stacy Webber, MSW, LSW, to Vigo County Outpatient services at the Hamilton Center main office located at 620 8th Ave. Terre Haute, IN. Stacy acquired a Bachelor’s of Social Work from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a Master’s of Social Work from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has experience as a … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP November 2018 PODCAST: Talking With A Whisper – Episode 1 30th Nov, 2018 Holiday Blues 19th Nov, 2018 By: Dr. Ahsan Mahmood, Chief Medical Officer, Hamilton Center, Inc. The holiday season is joyous and colorful. Along with all the festivities and celebrations, it also brings a mixed bag of emotions, which some refer to as seasonal affective disorder. Festive music filling the air evokes different emotions. Depending upon which stage of life we … Continue reading Holiday Blues Local NWTF Chapter Giving Donations to Families in Community 16th Nov, 2018 Terre Haute, Indiana – The Sycamore Ridge Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is raising the spirits of needy families in the community by providing food for Thanksgiving dinners. Through the Turkey Hunters Care program, the Sycamore Ridge Chapter is providing two hundred fifty (250) turkeys to families in the area to help … Continue reading Local NWTF Chapter Giving Donations to Families in Community Hamilton Center’s Military Veterans Program Expands 9th Nov, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. is excited to announce that it will be expanding its Military Veterans Program (MVP) to provide mental health services to military veterans throughout its 10-county service area. Hamilton Center has recognized the increased need for military veteran mental health services, specifically in its rural service areas, and the organization is committed to … Continue reading Hamilton Center’s Military Veterans Program Expands Hamilton Center Inc. Announces Two New Therapists for Putnam County 2nd Nov, 2018 Hamilton Center welcomes therapists Maya Bates, MCMHC, and Chase Jennette, LSW to the Putnam County satellite office at 239 Hillsdale Ave. Greencastle, IN 46135. Maya Bates received a Bachelor’s Degree in Germanic Languages from Indiana University and later went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University. Maya … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces Two New Therapists for Putnam County October 2018 The 2018 Hamilton Awards 24th Oct, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted the annual Hamilton Awards Dinner Tuesday, October 23rd, at the Sycamore Banquet Center, on the campus of Indiana State University, in Terre Haute, IN. Celebrating 47 years in the community, the theme for the dinner was “Regain Something Lost”. This theme embodies different things to different people as they reflect on … Continue reading The 2018 Hamilton Awards September 2018 Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for CAS 27th Sep, 2018 Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Phillip Mitchell II, MSW to Child & Adolescent Services at 500 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN. Phillip Mitchell received a Bachelor’s degree of Social Work and a Master’s degree of Social Work from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. Phillip has experience in the mental and behavioral health field from several … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for CAS Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Executive Director of Communications 27th Sep, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Allison Pugh as the Executive Director of Communications to the corporate office located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN. Allison has worked in various settings including the non-profit sector, hospitals, correctional facilities and community mental health centers as well as an internship with Terre Haute Police Department. Her passion … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Executive Director of Communications Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Program Manager for Bloomfield Office 27th Sep, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Cindy Rotman as Program Manager for the Bloomfield office, located at 431 E. Main St. in Bloomfield, IN. Cindy graduated from Judson College with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Human Services with an emphasis in youth leadership. She has worked with children and adolescents in many capacities, including case management, skills … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Program Manager for Bloomfield Office Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Program Manager for Owen County 27th Sep, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Cindy Rotman as Program Manager for the Owen County office, located at 909 W. Hillside Ave. in Spencer, IN. Cindy graduated from Judson College with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Human Services with an emphasis in youth leadership. She has worked with children and adolescents in many capacities, including case management, … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Program Manager for Owen County Western Indiana Recovery Services Recognizes September as National Recovery Month 21st Sep, 2018 Regain something lost. Western Indiana Recovery Services (WIRS) and board of directors of Hamilton Center, Inc. want the community to understand there is life to be lived after addiction. WIRS seeks to spread awareness of September as National Recovery Month, now in its 29th year of national recognition. Its purpose is to highlight the achievements … Continue reading Western Indiana Recovery Services Recognizes September as National Recovery Month Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for Greene County 14th Sep, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Katie Shake, MSW to the Greene County office located at Lonetree Rd. Linton, Indiana 47441. Katie Shake received a Bachelor’s Degree of Social Work with a minor in Psychology and went on to graduate with a Master of Social Work from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. In completing an internship … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for Greene County Hamilton Center Recognizes September as National Recovery Month 14th Sep, 2018 You are not alone. Recovery is possible. That is the message that the staff and board of directors of Hamilton Center, Inc. want the community to understand. Now in its 29th year of national recognition, Hamilton Center, Inc. looks to spread awareness of September as National Recovery Month. Its purpose is to highlight the achievements … Continue reading Hamilton Center Recognizes September as National Recovery Month August 2018 Hamilton Center Hosts International Overdose Awareness Day by Releasing 115 Butterflies 27th Aug, 2018 Terre Haute – Hamilton Center, Inc. will host an event to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day on Friday, August 31st at Western Indiana Recovery Services (WIRS) located at 88 Wabash Court, Terre Haute, behind the Courthouse. With the help of community members and those affected by addiction, 115 butterflies will be released in recognition of … Continue reading Hamilton Center Hosts International Overdose Awareness Day by Releasing 115 Butterflies Hamilton Center Recognizes Outstanding Members of the Community 25th Aug, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. honored three outstanding community members Saturday, August 25th at 1:30 pm in Rose Park. These individuals offered their time to mentor and educate children and adolescents throughout the community for many years. Each recipient contributed significantly to offering students a better perspective on life. The awards were presented during a special ceremony … Continue reading Hamilton Center Recognizes Outstanding Members of the Community Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Director for Early Head Start 3rd Aug, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. is pleased to announce Amanda Posey has accepted the position of Director of Early Head Start (EHS) located in the Child & Adolescent Services building at 500 8th Ave. Terre Haute, IN 47804. Early Head Start is a grant funded program that serves a capacity of 80 children ages 0-2. The program … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Director for Early Head Start July 2018 Downtown 2018 Employee Kick-off held 28th Jul, 2018 July 27, 2018, Terre Haute, IN- Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted the 2018 Employee Kick-off on Friday July 27th from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Indiana Theatre, located at 683 Ohio St., Terre Haute, IN 47807. The event, in its 7th consecutive year, celebrated Hamilton Center staff and the start of a new year, … Continue reading Downtown 2018 Employee Kick-off held Hamilton Center, Inc. Hires New Therapist for Rockville Office 24th Jul, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Sara Julian, MSW to the Parke County satellite office located at 215 N Jefferson St. in Rockville IN. Sarah received her Bachelor of Science in Recreation, and Sport Management from Indiana State University (ISU). She later acquired a Master of Social Work degree from ISU in 2018 with a concentration … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Hires New Therapist for Rockville Office Hamilton Center, Inc. Hires New Therapist for Bloomfield Office 24th Jul, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Heidi Abel, MSW to the Greene County satellite office located at 431 E. Main St. in Bloomfield, IN. Heidi received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a specialization in Advertisement from Indiana State University (ISU) in 1999. After working for several years in the marketing sector she went … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Hires New Therapist for Bloomfield Office Infinity House at Hamilton Center seeks Accreditation 16th Jul, 2018 The Infinity House, a Clubhouse program sponsored and supported by Hamilton Center Inc., will be seeking Clubhouse International Accreditation beginning in July of 2018. The program, located in Terre Haute IN, is a membership driven organization that exists to give adults with mental illnesses the opportunity to live meaningful and productive lives by helping each … Continue reading Infinity House at Hamilton Center seeks Accreditation June 2018 Hamilton Center’s Own receives WTHI Make a Difference Award 29th Jun, 2018 The Hamilton Center is proud to announce Rusty Goodwin, Director of Community Services, has received the Make a Difference Award presented by WTHI-TV 10 for his work at the Infinity House located at 1438 S 13th St. in Terre Haute, IN. The Infinity House is member of Clubhouse International. Clubhouse International has 320 locations around … Continue reading Hamilton Center’s Own receives WTHI Make a Difference Award Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for Hendricks County 28th Jun, 2018 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for Hendricks County Hamilton Center Introduces Youth Mental Health First Aid to Parke County 28th Jun, 2018 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, … Continue reading Hamilton Center Introduces Youth Mental Health First Aid to Parke County Hamilton Center Inc. Announces Three New Therapists at Child & Adolescent Services 25th Jun, 2018 Hamilton Center welcomes therapists Ashley Robinson, MSW, James Rogers, MS, and Anna Clements, MS to our Child & Adolescent Services (CAS) building at 500 8th 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces Three New Therapists at Child & Adolescent Services Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP 25th Jun, 2018 Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Rayna Robinson, MSW at the corporate office located at 620 8th 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP Hamilton Center Inc. Announces Three New Therapists at Child & Adolescent Services 25th Jun, 2018 Hamilton Center welcomes therapists Ashley Robinson, MSW, James Rogers, MS, and Anna Clements, MS to our Child & Adolescent Services (CAS) building at 500 8th 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces Three New Therapists at Child & Adolescent Services Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP 25th Jun, 2018 Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Rayna Robinson, MSW at the corporate office located at 620 8th 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP May 2018 27th Annual Sheriff Shootout Raises Funds for Adolescent Addiction Services 30th May, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI) held its 27th Annual Sheriff Shootout on May 11th 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 … Continue reading 27th Annual Sheriff Shootout Raises Funds for Adolescent Addiction Services Hamilton Center Earns Three Year Matrix Training Certification 25th May, 2018 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center Earns Three Year Matrix Training Certification OTPs, Mental Health, and the Opioid Crisis 24th May, 2018 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 … Continue reading OTPs, Mental Health, and the Opioid Crisis A Great Childhood Begins at Home 9th May, 2018 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 … Continue reading A Great Childhood Begins at Home Hamilton Center, Inc. Holds Ribbon Cutting for Western Indiana Recovery Services 8th May, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. held an open house and ribbon cutting to commemorate the grand opening of Western Indiana Recovery Services, an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), in Vigo County, Terre Haute, IN. The new treatment facility is located at 88 Wabash Court in Terre Haute, just behind the Courthouse and is Vigo County’s first opioid treatment … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Holds Ribbon Cutting for Western Indiana Recovery Services April 2018 Mental Health Bills Signed into Law by Governor Holcomb 9th Apr, 2018 April 6, 2018, Terre Haute IN – Governor Holcomb and State Legislators met at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis today to sign three mental health bills into law : HB1007 – Mental Health Access, SB 139 – Investigation of Overdose Deaths, and SB 221 – INSPECT Program. HB1007 – Mental Health Access, authored by Representative … Continue reading Mental Health Bills Signed into Law by Governor Holcomb March 2018 Hamilton Center Recognizes March as Women’s History Month 23rd Mar, 2018 “On my twenty-fifth birthday, I was called upon to sign my twenty-seven year old sister over to the custodial care of those appointed by the State of Massachusetts to care for its people with mental illness.  Burnt deeply into my heart is that frightening experience when that heavy door, which shut my sister in, also … Continue reading Hamilton Center Recognizes March as Women’s History Month National Disabilities Month 13th Mar, 2018 March 13, 2018, Terre Haute, IN – Since 1987, March has been designated National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. During this month, we celebrate the many contributions people with developmental disabilities make to our community as well as seek to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of life. We … Continue reading National Disabilities Month January 2018 Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Staff Positions 5th Jan, 2018 Hamilton Center, Inc. has announced several staff changes in the Addiction Program serving central and west central Indiana. Leading Hamilton Center’s Addiction Services is Jennifer Hutchens, PsyD, HSPP, Acting Chief of Addiction Services.  Dr. Hutchens will report to Hamilton Center’s Chief Medical Officer, Ashan Mahmood, MD.  In addition, Karen Moore had been named Director, Richey … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Staff Positions December 2017 Hamilton Center Inc. Certified as an Integrated Care Entity (ICE) by the State of Indiana 12th Dec, 2017 The Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) notified Hamilton Center Inc. that the Vigo County, 620 8th Ave, Terre Haute site, has been found in compliance with the standards and requirements necessary to implement the Indiana’s Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration (PCBHI) Service Delivery System. The identified site has successfully completed the required … Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Certified as an Integrated Care Entity (ICE) by the State of Indiana October 2017 2017 Hamilton Awards Presented 25th Oct, 2017 Each year, Hamilton Center, honors the achievements of businesses and individuals in the community that have contributed significantly to the cause of mental health/addiction. The awards are named in honor of Katherine Hamilton, a woman devoted to helping the cause by improving care for those in need. Awards were given at Hamilton Center’s Annual Meeting … Continue reading 2017 Hamilton Awards Presented September 2017 Hamilton Center Accepting Donations for Hurricane Victims 22nd Sep, 2017 Hamilton Center will be accepting donations for the victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Collection barrels will be available at all Hamilton Center locations from Monday, September 25 through Friday, October 6. The items needed in order of priority are as follows: Toilet paper Paper towels Kleenex New Socks and underwear Hand sanitizer Bleach Diapers … Continue reading Hamilton Center Accepting Donations for Hurricane Victims June 2017 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Hyper-Vigilance 26th Jun, 2017 By William Little, LSW, Veteran Program Coordinator/Therapist, Hamilton Center Independence Day is a celebration of our freedom and rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. However, this day can create a feeling of terror for the brave veterans who have protected our freedom. Fireworks season can trigger PTSD and cause feelings of discomfort. … Continue reading Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Hyper-Vigilance May 2017 Master in Social Work Student of the Year 11th May, 2017 Lakisha Johnson recently received an award for outstanding Master in Social Work Student of the Year from the Indiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). This award honors an Indiana student member who exemplifes the profession’s values/ethics, goals, and mission. NASW chooses a student with an overall accomplishment and commitment in an … Continue reading Master in Social Work Student of the Year March 2017 Hamilton Center Holds Consumer Connection Luncheon 9th Mar, 2017 On March 7, 2017 Hamilton Center held a luncheon in the Child and Adolescent Services gymnasium, Vigo County, in honor of the consumers at Hamilton Center, Inc. The luncheon, also referred to as the Consumer Connection, was established to collaborate with consumers on continuous quality improvement of treatment service and enhance overall wellness. “The goal … Continue reading Hamilton Center Holds Consumer Connection Luncheon Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crises 3rd Mar, 2017 Hamilton Center, Inc. and local community partners are working together to create a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10 in the Community Room in Hamilton Center at 500 8th Avenue. The CIT program provides training and education to law enforcement officers to assist them in more effectively managing a behavioral … Continue reading Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crises February 2017 Hamilton Center Welcomes New Therapy Dog for Children 14th Feb, 2017 Hawkeye, a three- year- old white German Shepherd, has become an enhancement to therapy for the children in services at Hamilton Center. Hawkeye is a Certified Therapy Dog through Therapy Dogs International (TDI) and will be working with children who are diagnosed with autism, ADHD or have experienced trauma or other crisis situations. Hawkeye is … Continue reading Hamilton Center Welcomes New Therapy Dog for Children December 2016 Hamilton Center Introduces YMHFA Aid to Sullivan County 20th Dec, 2016 Hamilton Center is initiating the Youth Mental Health First Aid Program at Sullivan County Public Library, 100 S. Crowder Street, Monday January 9, 2017 from 8:30 am to 5:30 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 … Continue reading Hamilton Center Introduces YMHFA Aid to Sullivan County Hamilton Center Staff Honored as Indiana Hero for Recovery 12th Dec, 2016 Jennifer Tickle, Start Family Mentor, Hamilton Center, Inc. is being honored at the Heroes for Recovery Luncheon at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis Thursday, December 15 at 11:45am. Heroes for Recovery is a recognition program created by Mental Health America of Indiana in partnership with Choices. The program celebrates those in the recovery community that … Continue reading Hamilton Center Staff Honored as Indiana Hero for Recovery November 2016 Hamilton Center Offers YMHFA to Vigo County 29th Nov, 2016 Hamilton Center will hold a Youth Mental Health First Aid training program at Vigo County CASA, 141 Oak Street, Terre Haute, IN, Tuesday, December 13 and Wednesday,  December 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This eight hour training is taught in two 4 hour sessions to accommodate a busy work schedule; participants must attend … Continue reading Hamilton Center Offers YMHFA to Vigo County October 2016 2016 Hamilton Awards Presented 25th Oct, 2016 Each year, Hamilton Center, honors the achievements of businesses and individuals in the community that have contributed significantly to the cause of mental health/addiction. The awards are named in honor of Katherine Hamilton, a woman devoted to helping the cause by improving care for those in need. Awards were given at Hamilton Center’s Annual Meeting … Continue reading 2016 Hamilton Awards Presented April 2016 Spring Cleaning with Meaning 26th Apr, 2016 During the Point in Time homeless count on January 28th, 2016, Katherine Korak-Hutchens, a 5th grader at Ouabache Elementary School, decided she wanted to help others less fortunate than her.  Katherine wanted to have a clothing drive to benefit all ages of those in need. In collaboration with her mother, Dr. Jennifer Hutchens, Clinical Supervisor, … Continue reading Spring Cleaning with Meaning Handprints for Hope 22nd Apr, 2016 It started out as a blank wall in Hamilton Center’s Child and Adolescent Services building. Nothing much to look at except an expanse of standard neutral color not unlike any other office hallway. The children who are provided services in this building needed it to be more. With the help of Clinical Supervisor, Missy Burton, … Continue reading Handprints for Hope February 2016 Local Child Care Program Awarded Rating 19th Feb, 2016 Hamilton Center Early Head Start Child Care has achieved a Level 3 rating in Paths to QUALITY™. Paths to QUALITY is Indiana’s quality rating and improvement system for child care programs. It is a consistent set of standards to help parents identify licensed child care centers, licensed family child care homes, and unlicensed registered ministries … Continue reading Local Child Care Program Awarded Rating HCI Foundation Making Huge Impact 5th Feb, 2016 Hamilton Center, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system serving central and west central Indiana.  The organization provides mental health, addiction and employment services to 13,000 consumers a year in a 10 county area. In addition to these services, Hamilton Center provides a large volume of case management and other services designed to help consumers … Continue reading HCI Foundation Making Huge Impact January 2016 Hamilton Center Receives Community Foundation Grant 1st Jan, 2016 The Wabash Valley Community Foundation awarded Hamilton Center $1,500 to implement the Incredible Years. The proceeds will be used to promote proactive parenting skills through education and proven practices. The Incredible Years is a program dedicated to building parent competencies and promoting parent involvement. Parent groups are set up in 12-20 group sessions conducted weekly … Continue reading Hamilton Center Receives Community Foundation Grant December 2015 Hamilton Center Foundation Makes First Distribution to Hamilton Center 21st Dec, 2015 The Hamilton Center Foundation Board of Directors presented $50,000 to the Hamilton Center Board of Directors at a breakfast reception. The distribution represents the first grant to Hamilton Center since the organization’s inception.  The money will be used for critical and/or emergent needs of Hamilton Center clients where no other funding can be obtained. Included … Continue reading Hamilton Center Foundation Makes First Distribution to Hamilton Center Hamilton Center Gifts Bikes for Holiday Season 4th Dec, 2015 Hamilton Center, Inc. gives the gift of transportation to those in need with the help of a generous donation from Shifting Gears, a program through Bicycle Garage Indy. Nine bikes will be donated to consumers today for the holiday season in Clay, Marion, and Putnam Counties. Shifting Gears is a program that obtains used bicycles … Continue reading Hamilton Center Gifts Bikes for Holiday Season November 2015 Renew Your Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP Coverage) 1st Nov, 2015 October 2015 Hamilton Center Announces 2015 Art Winners 31st Oct, 2015 The “Light the Way” art contest, sponsored by Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI), challenged middle-high school students and adults from all counties that HCI serves to submit an entry for creative writing, poetry, or artwork using the theme to express their views on mental illness. All contestants received honorable mention and blue ribbon winners were chosen … Continue reading Hamilton Center Announces 2015 Art Winners September 2015 Hamilton Center, Inc. Receives $100,000 Grant from the Division of Mental Health and Addiction 30th Sep, 2015 Hamilton Center, Inc. received funding from the Division of Mental Health and Addiction to provide an evidence based practice for a school social service program. The proposed project will focus on one elementary school in each of the five counties of Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo. Data shows low rankings for these counties in … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Receives $100,000 Grant from the Division of Mental Health and Addiction August 2015 Hamilton Center, Inc. Receives $124,000 Federal Grant 25th Aug, 2015 Hamilton Center, Inc. has received a $124,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to fund a program that will increase mental health literacy in adults who interact with adolescents. The goal of the federal Project AWARE is to train at least 3,000 adults, nationally, as “Youth Mental Health First-Aid” instructors, who … Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Receives $124,000 Federal Grant Hamilton Center Parenting Expert Wins Healthy Families Award 15th Aug, 2015 Hamilton Center’s Margie Grayless was awarded the 2015 Program Manager of the Year for Healthy Families Indiana. Healthy Families is an intensive home visiting program designed to enhance early childhood outcomes and prevent child abuse and neglect. The program, based on proven results, began in Indiana in 1994. Vigo County became a pilot site with … Continue reading Hamilton Center Parenting Expert Wins Healthy Families Award Categories Recent Posts Indiana Council, HCI honor Sen. Goode for contributions toward battling mental health 2025 Hamilton Awards announced at annual dinner Community leaders, advocates to be honored at Hamilton Center’s 2025 Hamilton Awards Corporate Office 620 Eighth Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47804 (800) 742-0787 COUNTY LOCATIONS Bloomfield Brazil Clinton Greencastle Indianapolis Linton Plainfield Rockville Spencer Sullivan Terre Haute Price Transparency © Hamilton Center 2016