Did you miss CHNK's CEO, Rick Wurth, on Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear last week? You can listen to a replay of the episode now on WKRQ! Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gCiZCh8S
CHNK Behavioral Health (Children's Home of Northern Kentucky)
Mental Health Care
Covington, KY 875 followers
Premier provider of behavioral health and addiction treatment services for youth and families in crisis.
About us
Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, also known as CHNK Behavioral Health, provides behavioral health and addiction treatment services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Last year alone, CHNK impacted nearly 4,000 individuals through both outpatient and residential treatment services. CHNK operates three locations; its main campus is located in Covington's Devou Park, a residential treatment campus is located in Burlington, and the CHNK Outpatient Services team is headquartered at the Fifth Street Center in downtown Covington. CHNK is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). CHNK’s team of 100 healthcare professionals is dedicated to creating holistic partnerships for health and wellness that are inclusive, innovative, and inspiring. In this regard, CHNK serves as a leader in the behavioral healthcare arena: * CHNK is the only provider in Kentucky to achieve certification in the internationally recognized Sanctuary Model for Trauma-Informed Care. CHNK’s culture promotes the Seven Commitments that are associated with such care: non-violence, democracy, social learning, open communication, emotional intelligence, growth and change, and social responsibility. * CHNK is the only provider in Kentucky to earn the highest level of certification offered by the national Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation for organizations that provide culturally competent care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families. * CHNK has been identified as one of the top ten behavioral healthcare providers in Kentucky, earning a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) designation aligned with the national Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). * CHNK has been awarded a Queen City Certified Leader in Gender Equity designation, publicly identifying CHNK as having a diverse workforce representative of the region, strong gender balance at all levels, fair pay practices, and an inclusive, supportive work culture.
- Website
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http://www.chnk.org
External link for CHNK Behavioral Health (Children's Home of Northern Kentucky)
- Industry
- Mental Health Care
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Covington, KY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1882
- Specialties
- adolescent residential treatment, adolescent behavioral health services, adolescent substance use treatment, family preservation, outpatient services, individual, family, group, & recreation therapy, recovery support and aftercare, therapeutic day school, targeted case management, family therapy, and addiction treatment for youth
Locations
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Primary
200 Home Road, Devou Park
Covington, KY 41011, US
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4836 Idlewild Road
Burlington, KY 41005, US
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525 W. Fifth Street, Suite 219
Covington, KY 41011, US
Employees at CHNK Behavioral Health (Children's Home of Northern Kentucky)
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Geoff Simmons
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
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Alka Dhawan
Director of Health Information Management at Children's Home of Northern Kentucky
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Dwight Marvin
Spiritual and Life Coaching for Individuals and Families; Pastoral Services
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Bob Dochterman
Accounting Manager at Children's Home of Northern Kentucky
Updates
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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day! Let’s create spaces where people can prioritize their mental health, where their voices are heard, where support thrives and flows freely, and where healing can take root. #suicidepreventionmonth If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, immediate help is available. Call, text, or chat 988 to speak to a trained crisis counselor offering support 24/7/365.
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Mark your calendars: 9/8 is the first annual #988Day! Be part of the movement happening nationwide to promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mental health support. Find more information about 988 Day and how you can get involved: samhsa.gov/988Day #988Lifeline #SuicideAwarenessMonth
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Don't be swayed by the stigma around mental health! Mental health stigma refers to the negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that society holds about individuals who experience mental health conditions. Unfortunately, it can discourage individuals from seeking professional help or treatment. Read more about the impacts of mental health stigmas and how you can help at: https://lnkd.in/eFgY8GsV #PawsForWellness
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It’s #SuicidePreventionMonth – if you are struggling, there are options available to help. Call or text #988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, to speak to someone and get immediate support. #SuicidePreventionMonth provides a dedicated time to come together with passion and strength to address this difficult topic. We can all benefit from honest conversations about mental health and suicide, because just one conversation can change a life.
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🔊 Hear from CHNK's CEO, Rick Wurth, on Sunday Morning Magazine with Rodney Lear this Sunday, September 1st at 7:00 am on WKRQ-FM (101.9) & WYGY-FM (97.3), and at 6:00 am on WUBE (105.1) and WREW-FM (94.9). You can also listen to the show online live via these links: -https://www.wkrq.com/ (7:00am) ET -https://b105.com/ (6:00am) ET -https://lnkd.in/ga9HJ9kZ (6:00am) ET -https://lnkd.in/g5FJKb7u (7:00am) ET
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We're excited to welcome Charle Peck, M.Ed., MSW to our team as a part-time, school-based individual therapist. Charle's expertise includes school mental health and she is the co-author of a book on the topic. You can read more about her and her book here: www.thrivingeducator.org We're excited to have you on the team!
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Happy National Dog Day to our therapy dogs, Willow and Eloise! #NationalDogDay #TherapyDogs
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Shout out to our community partners Ivy Leaf Florist who donated a beautiful floral arrangement for our Grant County opening, and Beaver Lick Baptist Church that raised $240 during its vacation bible school (VBS), Camp Firelight, to benefit CHNK. 'Thank you' to our community partners for all you do!