22nd Jun, 2019
A thin but visible line. As a society we know that medications are a necessity. Antibiotics fight infections; specialized medicines treat unique conditions; chemotherapy medication destroys malignant cancer cells; pain medications block acute and/or chronic pain. Of this list, pain medications are unique in that they carry a level of social stigma that is uncommon …
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10th Jun, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI) CEO, Melvin L Burks, celebrated 40 years with the organization on June 9th, 2019. On Monday June 10th, 2019 Hamilton Center leadership, staff, and a few community partners gathered with members of the Burks family to celebrate the occasion with food, fun, and stories of the past. The event was held …
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7th Jun, 2019
Hamilton Center welcomes Director of Corporate Achievement, Ebony Kay, BS, to the corporate office located at 620 8th Avenue in Terre Haute, IN. Ms. Kay graduated from Indiana State University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and a minor in Journalism. She has significant experience in management, staff development, and customer …
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31st May, 2019
EHS Adds New Infant Safe Play Area The Early Head Start (EHS) program at Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI) was awarded a $5,000 grant by the Terre Haute Day Nursery Fund of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation. Grant funds were used to upgrade the EHS play area located at 500 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN. …
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10th May, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI) held it’s 28th Annual Sheriff Shootout on May 10th at Rea Park in Terre Haute, IN. There were nearly 50 teams in attendance from the local and surrounding counties, seven of which were County Sheriffs’ teams, who competed for the coveted Sheriff Shootout Trophy. The top seven finishers of the community …
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1st May, 2019
Over the past 15 years researchers have continuously observed alarming trends in children’s mental health. We now have data showing that 1 in 5 children have mental health problems. With sharp increases in reported cases of attention deficit hyper activity disorder (ADHD) and teen depression, along with a suicide rate in children 10 to 14 …
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1st May, 2019
Sadness is a normal human reaction to traumatic life events that can occur in the regular course of life. When sadness hangs around longer than just a few weeks and begins to cause problems in our social or work life, it can likely be considered depression. Depression is recognized as a disorder that can present …
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1st May, 2019
We live in a stressful world. Advancements in technology and communications allow us to work from home, multitask, and ultimately burnout faster. With all these pressures on productivity, how do we know the difference between healthy stress, the kind that keeps us accountable, and the toxic stress, that burns us out, leaving us feeling fatigued? …
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1st May, 2019
Lived Experience Informing Support Peer Support Specialists (PSS) can be the keystone of an effective holistic treatment program for those struggling with a mental illness or addiction. Often acting as a navigator of community support systems and informed by lived experiences, someone struggling with a mental illness or addiction can be guided throughout the …
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1st May, 2019
Hamilton Center works to bring awareness to mental health issues Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness, and statistics show that one in five individuals will be affected by mental illness sometime in their lifetime. Beginning May 1, Hamilton Center, Inc. will start its annual month-long campaign to …
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25th Apr, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc., a founding partner for West Central Indiana Healthy Start (WCIHS), will provide vital behavioral health and referral networks for the new initiative. Healthy Start is a federal initiative representing 100 organizations serving communities with infant mortality rates at least 1.5 times the U.S. national average, and with high rates of other negative …
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24th Apr, 2019
Matrix Scholarships, Materials, and Equipment Hamilton Center, Inc. has been awarded a grant from the Owen County Local Coordinating Council (LCC) and the Owen County Drug Free You & Me initiative that will fund addictions treatment scholarships for four individuals, as well as new training materials and equipment. Through certification of The Matrix Model, Hamilton …
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23rd Apr, 2019
On June 15, Terre Haute and surrounding communities will come together to celebrate diversity and inclusion during the fifth annual Diversity Walk. The Diversity Walk, sponsored by Hamilton Center, Inc., is a free event in downtown Terre Haute that welcomes all people of varying ages, races, creeds, colors, orientations, and physical limitations. Join us …
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3rd Apr, 2019
Partnering with Hendricks County Substance Abuse Task Force Hamilton Center, Inc., has been awarded a grant from the Hendricks County Local Coordinating Council (LCC) to purchase updated evidence based substance abuse workbooks and videos for consumer education. The project is aimed at reducing substance abuse among Hendricks County community members by addressing community factors that …
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20th Mar, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. has been awarded a grant from the Local Coordinating Council (LCC) of Greene County and the Greene County Substance Abuse Taskforce. The grant will fund addictions services for individuals without a third-party payer. This project is aimed at providing consumers in Greene County access to outpatient behavioral health and substance abuse services …
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15th Mar, 2019
Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Melissa Burns, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, at the Child & Adolescent Services building located at 500 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN. Ms. Burns graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Science in Agency Counseling. She has worked in the Terre Haute area as …
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15th Mar, 2019
Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Bri Thompson, MA, LMHCA at the Hendricks satellite office located at 900 Southfield Dr., Plainfield, IN 46168. Ms. Thompson graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2011 and later went on to University of Indianapolis to complete a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology in …
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15th Mar, 2019
Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Larry Seybold, M.S., APSW, CADC IV at the corporate office located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute. Mr. Seybold acquired a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1985 and a Master of Science in Family Therapy in 1996 from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has experienced the field from many …
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15th Mar, 2019
Hamilton Center welcomes Dr. Delthea J Hill, Ph.D., LCSW, ACSW at the Indianapolis satellite office located at 2160 N. Illinois St. Indianapolis, IN 46202. Dr. Hill will provide telehealth therapy services from the Indianapolis location to Hamilton Center’s rural service areas. Dr. Hill graduated from Indiana University with a Philosophy of Social Work after completing …
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6th Mar, 2019
Awarded $20,000 from State Opioid Response Grant Hamilton Center, Inc. has received a grant from the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions (DMHA) that will allow the organization to offer four paid summer internships to graduate level students in the field of behavioral health. In 2018, DMHA was awarded the State Opioid Response …
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1st Mar, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Rhonda Earl, LMHC, LAC, to the West Terre Haute satellite office located at 805 W National Ave, West Terre Haute, IN. Ms. Earl completed a double major for Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 2002, and went on to complete a Master of …
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25th Feb, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes clinical supervisor Tyler Oswald, MA, LMHC, to the Indianapolis and Hendricks satellite offices. Mr. Oswald completed a Bachelor of Arts at Indiana University in 2012 and went on to Ball State University to complete a Master of Arts in 2015. Mr. Oswald has experienced the mental health field from many perspectives. …
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25th Feb, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Zachary Litherland, LSW, to the Hendricks County satellite office located at 900 Southfield Dr., Plainfield, IN 46168. Mr. Litherland completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, in 2015, and a Master of Social Work, in 2017, both from the University of Southern Indiana. As a therapist he has worked with …
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19th Feb, 2019
Hamilton Center Partners with Twin Rivers CTE to Offer Internship Opportunities Hamilton Center, Inc. is fostering young minds interested in the mental and behavioral health sciences, with internship opportunities in Greene County. Hamilton Center’s Linton and Bloomfield satellite offices are partnering with the Twin Rivers Career & Technical Education Area (CTE) Health Sciences classroom, located …
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15th Feb, 2019
Talking With A Whisper, Episode 6; Featuring Melvin L Burks. We want to #endthestigma surrounding mental illness but we can not do that with out your help. If you want to help support the Talking With A Whisper podcast, and help us to #endthestigma surrounding mental illness, please share this link and encourage those around you to …
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4th Feb, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Clinical Supervisor, Richard Stuffle, LCSW, LCAC, MSW to the Putnam satellite office located at 239 Hillsdale Ave in Greencastle, IN 47872. Stuffle graduated from Indiana State University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology, and later went on to Indiana University to complete a Masters of Social Work in …
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1st Feb, 2019
Talking with a Whisper, Episode 5; Featuring Melvin L Burks. The purpose of this podcast is to inspire our listeners to #starttheconversations about mental health and community engagement. Together we can #endthestigma surrounding mental illness. If you have any topics you would like for us to discuss please leave them in comments below.
31st Jan, 2019
Wabash Valley Community Foundation Awards Grant to Hamilton Center, Inc. Hamilton Center, Inc. is proud to announce it has received a grant from the Sullivan County affiliate of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation to fund the training and certification of two instructors for QPR Training (Question, Persuade, and Refer), an emergency mental health intervention system. …
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30th Jan, 2019
Terre Haute, IN – Western Indiana Recovery Services (WIRS), an opioid treatment program of Hamilton Center, today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s …
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23rd Jan, 2019
State Awards Licenses to Hamilton Center, Inc. On Wednesday January 23rd, at Hamilton Center, Inc. in Terre Haute, IN, CEO Melvin L Burks was joined by Kevin Moore, Director of the Department of Mental Health and Addictions (DMHA), to announce the State of Indiana has awarded Hamilton Center two additional licenses to open opioid treatment …
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10th Jan, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes James Roetker as the Director of Operations to the corporate office located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN. James served in the United States Air Force as a crew chief on B-52H and B-1B bombers, overseeing equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance, later serving the Army as a security specialist. …
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21st Dec, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. is investing in young minds and the future of Vigo County. The organization hosted a kick-off to the holiday break for students and staff at Deming Elementary School, Vigo County, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on December 20th, 2018. Alongside Santa and his elves, representatives of the organization lead students in …
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14th Dec, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist John Hirschfeld MA, MBA, to the Indianapolis satellite office located at 2160 N. Illinois. John acquired a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in 1985 and went on to acquire a Master of Divinity from the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, IN (’92), …
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14th Dec, 2018
Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Brian Slater, LMHC, to the Bloomfield office and Clinical Supervisor Elizabeth Wampler, MSW, LCSW, to the Linton office. Brian completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Indiana University in 2001 and later went on to complete a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Indiana State University in 2010. …
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14th Dec, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Natasha Newcomb, MSW, LCSW, Acting Director of Western Indiana Recovery Services located at 88 Wabash Court, behind the Vigo County Courthouse, in Terre Haute, IN. Natasha acquired a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Indiana State University. She has extensive experience in the mental health field, …
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3rd Dec, 2018
Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Stacy Webber, MSW, LSW, to Vigo County Outpatient services at the Hamilton Center main office located at 620 8th Ave. Terre Haute, IN. Stacy acquired a Bachelor’s of Social Work from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a Master’s of Social Work from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has experience as a …
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19th Nov, 2018
By: Dr. Ahsan Mahmood, Chief Medical Officer, Hamilton Center, Inc. The holiday season is joyous and colorful. Along with all the festivities and celebrations, it also brings a mixed bag of emotions, which some refer to as seasonal affective disorder. Festive music filling the air evokes different emotions. Depending upon which stage of life we …
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16th Nov, 2018
Terre Haute, Indiana – The Sycamore Ridge Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is raising the spirits of needy families in the community by providing food for Thanksgiving dinners. Through the Turkey Hunters Care program, the Sycamore Ridge Chapter is providing two hundred fifty (250) turkeys to families in the area to help …
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9th Nov, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. is excited to announce that it will be expanding its Military Veterans Program (MVP) to provide mental health services to military veterans throughout its 10-county service area. Hamilton Center has recognized the increased need for military veteran mental health services, specifically in its rural service areas, and the organization is committed to …
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2nd Nov, 2018
Hamilton Center welcomes therapists Maya Bates, MCMHC, and Chase Jennette, LSW to the Putnam County satellite office at 239 Hillsdale Ave. Greencastle, IN 46135. Maya Bates received a Bachelor’s Degree in Germanic Languages from Indiana University and later went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University. Maya …
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24th Oct, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted the annual Hamilton Awards Dinner Tuesday, October 23rd, at the Sycamore Banquet Center, on the campus of Indiana State University, in Terre Haute, IN. Celebrating 47 years in the community, the theme for the dinner was “Regain Something Lost”. This theme embodies different things to different people as they reflect on …
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27th Sep, 2018
Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Phillip Mitchell II, MSW to Child & Adolescent Services at 500 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN. Phillip Mitchell received a Bachelor’s degree of Social Work and a Master’s degree of Social Work from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. Phillip has experience in the mental and behavioral health field from several …
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27th Sep, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Allison Pugh as the Executive Director of Communications to the corporate office located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN. Allison has worked in various settings including the non-profit sector, hospitals, correctional facilities and community mental health centers as well as an internship with Terre Haute Police Department. Her passion …
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27th Sep, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Cindy Rotman as Program Manager for the Bloomfield office, located at 431 E. Main St. in Bloomfield, IN. Cindy graduated from Judson College with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Human Services with an emphasis in youth leadership. She has worked with children and adolescents in many capacities, including case management, skills …
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27th Sep, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Cindy Rotman as Program Manager for the Owen County office, located at 909 W. Hillside Ave. in Spencer, IN. Cindy graduated from Judson College with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Human Services with an emphasis in youth leadership. She has worked with children and adolescents in many capacities, including case management, …
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14th Sep, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Katie Shake, MSW to the Greene County office located at Lonetree Rd. Linton, Indiana 47441. Katie Shake received a Bachelor’s Degree of Social Work with a minor in Psychology and went on to graduate with a Master of Social Work from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. In completing an internship …
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14th Sep, 2018
You are not alone. Recovery is possible. That is the message that the staff and board of directors of Hamilton Center, Inc. want the community to understand. Now in its 29th year of national recognition, Hamilton Center, Inc. looks to spread awareness of September as National Recovery Month. Its purpose is to highlight the achievements …
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25th Aug, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. honored three outstanding community members Saturday, August 25th at 1:30 pm in Rose Park. These individuals offered their time to mentor and educate children and adolescents throughout the community for many years. Each recipient contributed significantly to offering students a better perspective on life. The awards were presented during a special ceremony …
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20th Aug, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes the community to attend a free back-to-school event at Rose Park, 1515 Locust Street, on Saturday, August 25 from 11 am – 2 pm. The event will bring together community partners to offer resources and entertainment for children and families. Hamilton Center is targeting the neighborhoods surrounding Rose Park, but all …
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3rd Aug, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. is pleased to announce Amanda Posey has accepted the position of Director of Early Head Start (EHS) located in the Child & Adolescent Services building at 500 8th Ave. Terre Haute, IN 47804. Early Head Start is a grant funded program that serves a capacity of 80 children ages 0-2. The program …
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