Age
The average age of GCB’s clients was 44 years old.

Income
GCB served 4,099 adults with severe mental illness in Fiscal Year 2009. Poverty continues to be an ongoing issue for people in Hamilton County who have been diagnosed with severe mental illness. Of the people served by GCB, 80% have annual incomes under $10,830, placing them at or below federal poverty level.

Diagnostic Information
Nearly 47% of GCB clients have been diagnosed with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. About 42% have been diagnosed with a mood disorder such as major depression or bipolar disorder. Other GCB clients suffer from anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Marital Status
Only 8% of GCB clients were married, while 92% were single, widowed, separated or divorced.

Housing
Throughout the year, at any given time, about 3% of clients were living in a state mental institution, and about 1% were incarcerated. Although more than 78% of clients were living in their own apartment or home, or with relatives or friends, isolation and the need for support remain a critical need for many.

Education
Over 38% of GCB clients have graduated from high school, but 33% have less than a high school education. About 5% of clients achieved college degrees or higher, and 24% attended some college.

Race
African Americans represented 49% of clients, while they account for roughly 24% of the population of Hamilton County. Asians, Native Americans and Hispanics continue to comprise less than 1% of the total number of GCB clients.

Employment
About 16% of GCB clients were employed either part-time or full-time. While this percentage is higher than the state average of 13% for persons with severe mental illness, it demonstrates the need for more support in helping clients return to or begin to work.