Newly Named Nick Hahn Community Partnership Award Presented to St. Francis Seraph Ministries

This year, our Community Partnership Award was renamed the Nick Hahn Community Partnership Award in honor of the long-time GCBHS Board Member, who passed away earlier this year. Nick served

Nick Hahn, long-time GCBHS Board Member, is remembered for his dedicated advocacy and service.

as Board Chair, Development Chair, and was also an instrumental part of the Champions of Hope Committee, helping to ensure the annual gala’s success. Most importantly, Nick was a tireless advocate for Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) and the people being helped in our community.

The very first Nick Hahn Community Partnership Award was presented to St. Seraph Ministries, a nonprofit that operates St. Anthony Center. Established in 2017 and located in Over-the-Rhine, St. Anthony’s is a collective of non-profit social service providers working together to meet the needs of people struggling with poverty and homelessness. St. Francis Seraph Ministries provides meals and cooking classes as well as life skills training. Other nonprofits operating at St. Anthony Center include The Center for Respite Care and Mary Magdalen House, among others.

GCBHS CEO, Jeff O'Neil, with St. Seraph Ministries Executive Director, Mary Pat Raupach, and Board President, Sofie Snauwaert.

The GCBHS Collaborations for Addictions, Recovery, & Engagement (C.A.R.E.) team is also stationed at St. Anthony Center. C.A.R.E. engages with those who come to St. Anthony’s looking for help. We offer case management, counseling, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), employment services, peer recovery support, and various other options for the clientele who are engaged with the multiple organizations at the site.