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Cincinnati Health Department has partnered with Councilwoman Amy Murray’s office, Interact for Health, BrightView Health, the Center for Addiction Treatment, Talbert House, and Uber Health to provide access points for persons seeking addiction treatment services.  Acknowledging that system navigation is challenging in Cincinnati, this effort will help streamline the treatment connection process for those in need, when they decide they need it.


How it works:

*If you want addiction treatment, go to a Cincinnati Health Department Primary Health Care center and request Safe places Cincy service. Once there, a "strike force team" will figure out whether you need hospitalization. If so, they'll get you to the hospital.

*If not, they'll connect with one of three partnering addiction centers: Talbert House, Brightview Health or the Center for Addiction Treatment, to secure an appointment.

*After that, they'll call Uber Health for a ride to the center if it's open. If not, they'll get you to a safe place to stay. When the treatment site opens, Uber Health will take you there.

Expansion of Medication Assisted Treatment
 

With funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Cincinnati Health Department has implemented evidence-based medication assisted treatment for our patients as well as for citizens of Greater Cincinnati and surrounding areas. Our date of implementation was November 6th, 2019. This is essential to allow for an ongoing, aftercare phase for patients completing more intensive levels of treatment. Our system will provide an avenue for patients to continue in their recovery while getting access to primary care services. 

Behavioral Health Treatment: Individual Therapy
 

What consist of CHD’s goal to provide individual therapy?

CHD’s goal (purpose) to provide individual therapy (though often times referred to as psychotherapy or counseling) for CHD’s patients and limited counseling services for patient and family (family therapy) to work one-on-one with a trained therapist in a safe, caring, and confidential environment, while exploring and processing their feelings, beliefs, or behaviors, work through challenging or influential memories, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, better understand themselves and others, set personal goals, and work toward desired change.

Benefits for Individual Therapy
 
  • The confidentiality of the patients’ issues is most easily maintained in individual therapy.
  • The patient receives one-on-one individualized counseling/therapy from the therapist, and this allows the therapist to be very thorough in understanding the specific problems of the patient.
  • The level of analysis and treatment can be much more intense and comprehensive in individual therapy as compared to group therapy.
  • The pace of the therapy can be tailored to the specific patient needs, not possible in a group setting. Individual therapy can be conducted at a quicker pace in cases where patients can handle more focused and intense interventions, or it can be slowed down in cases where patients need time to adjust and move slowly.
  • The therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between the patient and therapist, is strongest in individual therapy. Research investigating the components of effective therapy have consistently pointed out that the therapeutic alliance is a key component of a successful therapy intervention.
  • Individual therapy allows for the development of self-awareness by discussing issues and getting feedback from the therapist.
  • The patient can arrange a time for therapy sessions that is most conducive to their schedule.
  • Individual therapy allows for the development of communication skills in individuals who need assistance with these skills.
Mental Health Issues
 
  1. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    A person can get PTSD after living through or seeing a traumatic event, such as war, a hurricane, physical abuse, or a serious accident. PTSD can make someone feel stressed and afraid after the danger is over. People with PTSD may experience symptoms like reliving the event over and over, sleep problems, become very upset if something causes memories of the event, constantly looking for possible threats, and changes in emotions like irritability, outbursts, helplessness, or feelings of numbness. Call 513.357.7320 if you experience any of these symptoms.
     
  2. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

    People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread or terror. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorders, and phobias. If you have concerns about any of these issues, please call 513.357.7320.
     
  3. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

    While bad moods are common, and usually pass in a short period, people suffering from mood disorders live with more constant and severe symptoms. People living with this mental illness find that their mood impacts both mental and psychological well-being, nearly every day, and often for much of the day. If you think you may be depressed call us at 513.357.7320 for help.

    It is estimated that 1 in 10 adults suffer from some type of mood disorder, with the most common conditions being depression and bipolar disorder. With proper diagnosis and treatment, most of those living with mood disorders lead healthy, normal and productive lives. If left untreated, this illness can affect role functioning, quality of life and many long-lasting physical health problems such as diabetes and heart disease.

    Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health.  Mental illness, especially depression, increases the risk for many types of physical health problems, particularly long-lasting conditions like stroke, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Similarly, the presence of chronic conditions can increase the risk for mental illness. If you are feeling depressed call us at 513.357.7320.
     
  4. Bipolar Disorders (I & II)

    Mental disorders occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Although the specific causes of most mental disorders are not known, many risk factors have been identified or suggested. These include biological factors (e.g., brain trauma), psychological factors (e.g., stressful events), and sociocultural factors (e.g., poverty). A family history of mental and addictive disorders also can increase risk. If you need help taking care of your mental health call us at 513.357.7320.
  5. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders:
    • A. Schizophrenia;
    • B. Schizophreniform Disorder;
    • C. Schizoaffective Disorder; 
    • D. Delusional Disorder;
    • E. Brief Psychotic Disorder;
    • F. Psychotic Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition;
    • G. Substance-Induced Psychotic Disorder


People with psychotic disorders hear, see, and believe things that aren’t real or true. They may also show signs of disorganized thinking, confused speech, and muddled or abnormal motor behavior. An example of a psychotic disorder is schizophrenia. People with schizophrenia may also have low motivation and blunted emotions. If you are experiencing these feelings we can help. Call us at 513.357.7320.