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Restoring safety, dignity and long term stability Darren* is a 51-year-old and living with schizoaffective disorder, “a serious mental health condition characterized primarily by symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations or delusions, along with symptoms of a mood disorder, such as mania and depression (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Darren arrived at the Hamilton County Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) by an Uber driver – not knowing how he got there. He w

In January of 2025, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) launched a Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) in Hamilton County. The BHUC is focused on assisting GCBHS clients who are experiencing a need that requires immediate attention, instead of having them end up in an emergency room setting. The goal is to eliminate unnecessary hospitalization, involvement with law enforcement, or other factors that can worsen and escalate the situation. Behavioral Health U

Since launching integrated primary care in September 2025, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) has served over 650 patients and completed over 1000 visits at its Madison Road and Amelia locations. Services include physical health screenings, treatment for acute and chronic conditions, and preventive care services that support wellness. GCBHS continues to find ways to treat patients holistically, as research shows physical health is often ignored by those wit

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services will hold their 20th Annual Champions of Hope Gala at The Summit Hotel in Cincinnati, on April 24th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. To purchase individual tickets or tables (seating for 8 or 10) please click HERE! This year's honoree is Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus. She is being honored for her work as the Executive Chair for the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition. The Coalition connects Hamilton County resident

This information has been updated through Monday, February 2nd. If the cold weather continues, information will be updated on this page. If you know of a location that is not currently on our list, please email: Dawn Michaels, our Community Relations Manager: dmichaels@gcbhs.com The 2025-2026 Winter Shelter at Shelterhouse (411 Gest Street, 45203) is open. The shelter is open to single individuals experiencing homelessness and runs nightly from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Enter t

Sometimes it's difficult to hear the stories about our TIP team clients. TIP is short for the Transitions to Independence program. Their team provides wrap-around services to adolescents and young adults who are struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorder. Many of these youth have significant histories of trauma, developmental delays, and mental health diagnoses that require consistent, long-term support—resources that many of their families frequently lack th