24th Oct, 2023
Hamilton Center Inc. hosted its annual Hamilton Awards dinner on Tuesday, October 24, at 6:00 pm at Sycamore Banquet Center on the campus of Indiana State University, Terre Haute IN.
18th Sep, 2023
Hundreds of families and friends of people whose families have been affected by drug overdose deaths converged on Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute on Sept. 8 for the annual butterfly release sponsored by Hamilton Center, Inc. and the Wabash Valley Recovery Center. Daily overdose deaths currently average 193 per day in the United States, and …
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21st Apr, 2023
With 3 weeks left, 10 spots remain open. With just a few weeks left until tee off, Hamilton Center is eager to get the community engaged in the 32nd Annual Golf Outing. Hamilton Center Foundation, Inc. has committed to matching 100 percent of the net proceeds for the 32nd Annual Sheriff Shootout Golf Outing – …
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23rd Feb, 2023
Welcomes New Military Veteran Program Coordinator Hamilton Center, Inc. has recently achieved the Behavioral Health Center Three Star Designation from Star Behavioral Health Providers. This distinction recognizes the organization’s service and commitment to service members, veterans, and their family members across the state of Indiana. Star Behavioral Health Providers ensures that veterans and their families …
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2nd Feb, 2023
On January 6, 2023, Hamilton Center graduated another “new citizen” from a program that offers the opportunity to acquire job skills, employment, and a new way of life. “I have learned so much through this program – to be authentic, be sincere, and be the best person I can be. This was so tough at …
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13th Jan, 2023
The Access Center at Hamilton Center has changed its name to the Crisis Diversion Center. Hamilton Center’s 24-hour Crisis Line remains the same at 800.742.0787. The name change comes at the tail end of a series of expansions in services for the department and more accurately represents its evolving role in the community. The department …
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25th Oct, 2022
“Meeting People Where They Are”, the theme for the 2022 event Hamilton Center Inc. hosted its annual Hamilton Awards on Tuesday, October 25, at 6:00 pm at Sycamore Banquet Center on the campus of Indiana State University, Terre Haute IN. Featured, was keynote speaker, Terry Stigdon, Stigdon was appointed director of the Indiana Department of …
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18th Jul, 2022
On Friday, July 15th, Hamilton Center, Inc. took over downtown Terre Haute for a few hours, treating its more than 660 orange-clad employees to breakfast at one of several local eateries before convening at Indiana State University’s Tilson Auditorium for the company’s 10th annual Employee Kickoff celebration. The event, which took place two weeks after …
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6th May, 2022
This box distributes naloxone (also known as Narcan) for free to consumers, family members, or anyone from the public on a no questions asked basis.
4th Apr, 2022
WIN Recovery, a certified opioid treatment facility operated by Hamilton Center, Inc., has added another tool in its fight to battle this growing problem by establishing a “NaloxBox” at its Terre Haute location (located at 86 Wabash Court, just west of the Vigo County Courthouse
28th Jan, 2022
Hamilton Center, Inc. has been awarded the Terre Haute Day Nursery Fund of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Inc. grant, which provides $13,175 to purchase hearing and vision screening machines for the Early Head Start program. Early Head Start, now in its 26th year of operations, serves approximately 120 children ages 1 to 2 years through both in-home and center-based care.
14th Jan, 2022
Terre Haute, IN, January 13, 2022 - Hamilton Center, Inc. has once again been accredited by The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services, demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
11th Dec, 2021
The New Citizen Program is about supporting those who have made decisions that could negatively affect the rest of their lives. Hamilton Center has made it possible for these individuals to have a second chance, to start a new life, and to travel down a supported path to success.
7th Oct, 2021
Hamilton Center, Inc. is proud to announce the implementation of a new mobile primary care clinic.
23rd Aug, 2021
On July 2, 2021, Hamilton Center graduated another “new citizen” from a program first established in 2013 to give individuals who have been incarcerated, the tools needed get a second chance at life.
26th Jul, 2021
Hamilton Center, Inc. honored Mark McAnally at the Employee Kickoff earlier this month. Mr. McAnally serves as the Infection Control and Employee Health Nurse for Hamilton Center as well as the chair of the COVID-19 committee.
16th Jul, 2021
July 16, 2021, Terre Haute, IN- Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted its annual Employee Kick-off on Friday July 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Tilson Auditorium on the campus of Indiana State University. The event, in its 9th year, celebrated Hamilton Center staff and the start of a new fiscal year, all while showing support to local businesses.
7th Jul, 2021
Hamilton Center has declared June 19 an official paid holiday in recognition of Juneteenth. Juneteenth was declared as a national holiday by President Joe Biden and Congress, on June 17, 2021, in recognition of the end of slavery in the United States.
24th Jun, 2021
Hamilton Center’s Military Veteran Program (MVP) is a behavioral health and addiction treatment program aimed to provide supportive services in an evidence based treatment pathway to those who meet specific criteria for admission based on their military or veteran status.
18th Jun, 2021
While we have come a long way in identifying trauma, we are continuously learning how it impacts individuals and their support systems. What we do know is anyone can experience trauma at any point in their lives.
28th May, 2021
Contributor: Dwight Weaver, Program Manager – Child & Adolescent Services This time last year, it was hard to believe that this pandemic would cause such a disruption to our lives. That impact won’t be fully understood for years to come, but it is clear that our lives are forever changed. As the pandemic seems to …
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25th May, 2021
Serves 150 in year one of CCBHC Expansion Grant, plans to double number served in year two One year after being awarded a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion Grant, Hamilton Center, Inc. continues to work towards improving access to evidence-based community behavioral health and integrated primary care services for individuals who live and …
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14th May, 2021
Over 80 Sponsors engage 30th Annual Sheriff Shootout Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI) hosted its 30th Annual Sheriff Shootout on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Rea Park in Terre Haute, IN. There were 57 teams in attendance from the local and surrounding counties. The top finishers of the community tournament were Old National Bank, Terre Haute …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Raises $31,000 for Children’s Mental Health Services
17th Mar, 2021
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 12-15 individuals, as well as training for 2 staff members in Relapse Prevention.
8th Feb, 2021
In 2021, Hamilton Center, Inc. commemorates its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1971, originally as Katherine Hamilton Mental Health Center, the organization has served communities and individuals across west central Indiana with progressive and community-focused behavioral health services.
29th Jan, 2021
Telehealth has proven to be a convenient means for patients to interact with health care professionals; this is true for both our physical and mental health concerns. Even so, telehealth can be uniquely delicate.
29th Jan, 2021
Health and Human Services (HHS) reported that telehealth interactions had increased from nine percent, prior to the pandemic, to 51 percent, during quarantine.
18th Jan, 2021
Hamilton Center, Inc. has received $6991.34 as the beneficiary of The Color Run to Save Lives, created and managed by Jillian Turner and Giana White of Terre Haute South Vigo High School.
16th Nov, 2020
Terre Haute, IN – Chances And Services for Youth, Hamilton Center, Reach Services and the Terre Haute Children’s Museum have received grants totaling $254,000 through the Youth Program Resilience Fund of Lilly Endowment, Inc. These local not-for-profits will use the grants to cover a range of pandemic-related expenses that include: • purchasing sanitation supplies, personal …
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27th Oct, 2020
Highlights Nominees’ Focus on Community Terre Haute, IN – Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted the annual Hamilton Awards Dinner Tuesday, October 27 at the Sycamore Banquet Center, on the campus of Indiana State University. The event highlighted fiscal year 2020 accomplishments and recognized those nominated for Hamilton Awards. The theme for the event was Community and …
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26th Oct, 2020
Hamilton Center, Inc.’s Certified Opioid Treatment Program to serve adults with opioid use disorder October 26, 2020 Plainfield, IN- Hamilton Center, Inc., an Indiana community mental health center, is now accepting patients at its newest opioid treatment program (OTP) facility, WIN Recovery, located at 401 Plainfield Commons Dr., Plainfield, IN. This clinic is the third …
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16th Oct, 2020
Hamilton Center, Inc.’s Certified Opioid Treatment Program to serve adults with opioid use disorder October 16, 2020 Plainfield, IN- Hamilton Center, Inc., an Indiana community mental health center, announced the opening of its newest certified opioid treatment program, WIN Recovery at 401 Plainfield Commons Dr., Plainfield, IN. This clinic is the third clinic opened by …
Continue reading WIN Recovery, Hendricks County Ribbon Cutting
4th Sep, 2020
Focuses on coordination of care for those with mental illness. Hamilton Center, Inc. was established as a community mental health center in 1971, and as such has been providing quality behavioral health, wellness and human development services to central and west central Indiana. The organization’s vision is to advance excellence in behavioral health services through …
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13th Aug, 2020
Establishes one-stop-shop for all health care needs Hamilton Center, Inc. has been designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike through the Health Center Program of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The FQHC Look-Alike status allows organizations opportunities to develop and implement services required to meet the full qualifications for designation as …
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10th Aug, 2020
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Kizzey Stewart, to Employment Solutions located at 1616 Wabash Avenue in Terre Haute, IN. Ms. Stewart has worked at Employment Solutions for 6 years and has significant experience in the field of social work. She has lead skills groups and worked with community partners in the jail setting, including with Community …
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31st Jul, 2020
Receives $3.75M to enhance services The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced that Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI) has received a two-year, $3.75M grant, through the CCBHC Expansion Grant, to expand and enhance services in Vigo County. Hamilton Center is currently working towards designation as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). …
Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Designated as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
31st Jul, 2020
Brings new Achievement Mentoring Program to Vigo County Juvenile Detention Center Hamilton Center has been awarded $18,860 by the United Way of the Wabash Valley to create an evidence-based mentoring program at the Vigo County Juvenile Detention Center. The program will target youth grades 4-11 utilizing Achievement Mentoring. The program will focus on a number …
Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Takes Stake in the Lives of At-risk Youth
8th Jul, 2020
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes VCOP Care Manager Supervisor, Amanda Fields, BS, to the corporate office located at 620 8th Avenue in Terre Haute, IN. Mrs. Fields is currently working towards her Master of Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University and already holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services, specializing in substance abuse counseling from …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Announces New VCOP Care Manager Supervisor
8th Jul, 2020
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Program Manager Monica Wallace, BS to the Clay and Putnam satellite sites. The Clay County office is located at 1211 E. National Ave. Brazil, IN and Putnam is located at 239 Hillsdale Road, Greencastle, IN. Ms. Wallace holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Development and …
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3rd Jun, 2020
By: Jessica Nevill, LMHC, Clinical Director, WIN Recovery Opioid use has been the focus of a great deal of national attention recently, with good reason. According to the National Behavioral Council, Americans consume 80% of the opioid prescriptions given worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 41 people die …
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2nd Jun, 2020
Hamilton Center, Inc., based in Terre Haute, IN, and serving multiple counties throughout central and west central Indiana, is committed to supporting the State of Indiana in responding to the opioid crisis which has been growing in recent years. As a community mental health center, Hamilton Center, Inc. has been treating individuals with substance use …
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2nd Jun, 2020
Hamilton Center Inc.’s Certified Opioid Treatment Program to serve adults with opioid use disorder June 1, 2020 Vincennes IN- Hamilton Center, Inc., a certified Indiana community mental health center, announced the opening of its newest certified opioid treatment program, WIN Recovery at 1433 Willow St., Vincennes, IN. This clinic is one of two opioid treatment …
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27th May, 2020
In this episode Melvin L discusses the implications of the US death toll exceeding 100,000 individuals.
26th May, 2020
Melvin L offers a history lesson. Are you up for it?
22nd May, 2020
Melvin enlists viewers to help bring awareness to Mental Health Awareness Month.
19th May, 2020
By: Emily Grimwood, MSW, LSW, Therapist, Hamilton Center, Inc. Spring is a time for celebration and new beginnings. The flowers bloom, the sun begins to shine again, and families prepare for graduations, vacations, and the completion of a school year full of hard work – a moment of validation for both children and parents. …
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19th May, 2020
CEO Melvin L Burks fights off a flurry of bubbles in demonstration of the efforts required to defeat COVID-19.
18th May, 2020
CEO Melvin L Burks recognizes long time employee for his commitment to the safety of our consumers.
15th May, 2020
Melvin L Burks demonstrates how to properly wash your hands during the pandemic.
14th May, 2020
Melvin L Burks encourages folks to get out, be active and soak up the sunshine.
13th May, 2020
Melvin L reminds viewers what needs to happen to get #backontrack.
12th May, 2020
By: Melvin L Burks, CEO, Hamilton Center, Inc. It is impossible to not talk about COVID-19 with my annual May message in recognition of National Mental Health Awareness month. Today’s unique environment gives us a very small glimpse of the isolation that people who have mental illnesses often experience. Even for those of us who …
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12th May, 2020
Those in Helping Professions often feel burnout By: Sara Chambers, LMHC, Program Manager, Hamilton Center Inc. Hendricks County While 48% of Americans state that they feel a level of burnout with their jobs, they struggle to identify how it occurs and what to do once identified. Individuals are leaving what are deemed “helping professions” (teaching, …
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12th May, 2020
In this episode CEO Melvin L explains Governor Eric Holcombs plan to get Indiana #backontrack.
11th May, 2020
CEO Melvin L Burks welcomes a guest and talks more about COVID-19 updates.
8th May, 2020
CEO Melvin L Burks Hosts the Sheriff Shootout Putting Contest in recognition of the 29th Annual Sheriff Shootout Gold Outing.
6th May, 2020
CEO Melvin L discusses tips for working from home and how you can manage sadness.
5th May, 2020
Melvin L shares some gifts and messages from Hamilton Center consumers and community members.
4th May, 2020
Melvin L declares May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
1st May, 2020
CEO Melvin L Burks offers some tips for working from home.
30th Apr, 2020
Hamilton Center, Inc. CEO Melvin L Burks discusses the potential of our state leaders to reopen the economy.
29th Apr, 2020
Hamilton Center Promotes May as Mental Health Month May is Mental Health Month, and Hamilton Center, Inc. is working to bring mental health awareness to the forefront of the COVID-19 conversation. Beginning Friday May 1st, the organization will start its annual month-long campaign to recognize and promote mental health awareness. The theme for this year …
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29th Apr, 2020
Hamilton Center Serves 6,153 in One Month Hamilton Center Inc. announced today that in just over one month (March 25, 2020 – April 28,2020), a total of 6,153 consumers have received behavioral health or substance abuse services using telemedicine – telephonic and video conferencing technology. These 6,153 consumers represent over 22,000 services delivered remotely in …
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29th Apr, 2020
By Paul Schneider, Ph.D. “There’s spirits above and behind me, faces gone black, eyes burning bright. May their precious blood bind me, Lord as I stand before your fiery light.” – Bruce Springsteen, The Rising, 2002 After 9/11, “The Boss” captured hope without negating loss. As a native of the New York Metropolitan area, my …
Continue reading Protector, provider, problem solver and bravery — reflections on being a man and finding balance during the public health emergency
29th Apr, 2020
CEO Melvin L Burks shares his personal struggles and the toll COVID-19 is taking on him and reminds us that we all have a responsibility to help fight back against COVID-19. Sharing is caring.
24th Apr, 2020
By: Cindy Dowers, BSN, RN, Executive Director of Nursing Services, Hamilton Center, Inc. The World Health Organization has designated 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse – and based on the courageous work of nurses during COVID-19, it couldn’t come at a more appropriate time. This week, we celebrate National Nurses Week, which begins …
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23rd Apr, 2020
CEO Melvin L Burks offers an entertaining reading of the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
14th Apr, 2020
CEO Melvin L Burks shows praise to Hamilton Center First Responders and thos out in the community addressing the mental and physical health needs of our community.
10th Apr, 2020
CEO Melvin L Burks offers updates and information on COVID-19, Hamilton Center services, and what you can be doing to keep yourself and those around you safe.
9th Apr, 2020
CEO Melvin L Burks is joined by Chief Clinical Officer Mark Collins to offer some tips on how to deal with the anxiety caused by COVID-19.
27th Jan, 2020
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapists Wendy Hill, MSW, LCSW, and Brittney Higgins, to the Linton satellite office located at Lonetree Rd. in Linton, IN. Ms. Hill graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in social and behavioral sciences and later went on to complete a master’s in Social Work from Indiana University Purdue University …
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17th Jan, 2020
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Kimberly Zaun, MA, LPC, to the Owen satellite office located at 909 W. Hillside Ave. in Spencer, IN. Ms. Zaun graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green, Ohio. Ms. Zaun has significant experience in …
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17th Jan, 2020
Sets date for next SOC meeting. Terre Haute, IN- Hamilton Center has been awarded the Project AWARE Systems of Care (SOC) School Based Engagement grant by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA). The grant provides $4,942 to fund Community Action Poverty Simulations (CAPS) that will help increase awareness and understanding about poverty and …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Awarded DMHA Poverty Simulation Systems of Care Grant
17th Jan, 2020
Hosted by the Homeless Council of the Wabash Valley The annual Point in Time (PIT) count will take place Wednesday, January 22 in Region 7. In preparation community organizations are rallying troops of volunteers that will work to count sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons in our community. The Homeless Council of the Wabash Valley (HCWV) …
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17th Jan, 2020
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Program Manager, Dwight Weaver, BA, and therapist Lylia Piatt, MSW, MT-BC, to Child & Adolescent Services located at 500 8th Ave., Terre Haute, and therapist, Anne Uhlman, MA, LMHCA, to Vigo County Outpatients Services, located at 620 8th Ave., Terre Haute. Mr. Weaver, graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Announces New Staff for Vigo County Services
17th Jan, 2020
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Kimberly Zaun, MA, LPC, to the Owen satellite office located at 909 W. Hillside Ave. in Spencers, IN. Ms. Zaun graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green, Ohio. Ms. Zaun has significant experience in …
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5th Dec, 2019
The holiday season is meant to be a time for joy, but for some it can be a time of challenges for the mind and the spirit. Some call it the “holiday blues” or the “winter blues,” but it might be a symptom of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD is a disorder in which …
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27th Nov, 2019
The Infinity House, a Clubhouse program sponsored and supported by Hamilton Center Inc., has been awarded accreditation through Clubhouse International, by achieving fidelity to the International Standards for Clubhouse Programs. Clubhouse International identifies mental illnesses as a leading cause of disability and that one in four people around the world suffer from mental disorders, more …
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22nd Nov, 2019
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 (200) turkeys to families in the area to help complete …
Continue reading Local NWTF Chapter Giving Donations to Families in Community
15th Nov, 2019
Grace Clinic Health Professional Hamilton Center, Inc. would like to announce the additions of the following staff of Grace Clinic Health Professional, Hamilton Center Inc.’s new health clinic. DJ Rhodes, PhD., Chief Officer of Health Clinics and Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), comes to Hamilton Center with a variety of healthcare experience including hospice, home health, …
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15th Nov, 2019
Opens Grace Clinic Health Professional Hamilton Center, Inc. – Hamilton Center is proud to announce the opening of Grace Clinic Health Professional, a primary and behavioral health clinic and community wellness provider serving Vigo and Putnam Counties. Located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN, the Vigo County clinic is open 8:00 a.m. to …
Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Expands Primary Care Services
23rd Oct, 2019
“Enhancing Community, Enhancing Lives” Terre Haute, IN- Hamilton Center hosted the annual Hamilton Awards Dinner Tuesday, October 22 at 5:30 pm in the Sycamore Banquet Center, on the campus of Indiana State University. The event featured a presentation from Gov. Eric Holcomb, whose 2019 Next Level Agenda includes plans to attack the drug epidemic, take …
Continue reading 2019 Hamilton Awards Recognize Leaders in Mental Health
25th Sep, 2019
Now Certified in Gambling Addictions through DMHA Hamilton Center, Inc. is pleased to announce its State certification through the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) to provide problem gambling services. These services will be offered by designated providers through two programs – Vigo County Outpatient, located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN, …
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30th Aug, 2019
Terre Haute – “One hundred and ninety; that’s the number of lives lost to overdose every day in the United States,” said Natasha Newcomb, Executive Director of Addictions Services, Hamilton Center, Inc. “WIN Recovery works every day to lower that number, and we are here to show our support to those families most affected by …
Continue reading WIN Recovery Offers Help, Hope, and Healing
21st Aug, 2019
Sets date for next SOC meeting. Terre Haute, IN- Hamilton Center has been awarded the School Based Systems of Care grant by the Department of Mental Health and Addictions (DMHA). The grant provides $7,672 to strengthen the relationship between the SOC, the community, and local schools. Funds will be used to purchase marketing items specific …
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17th Aug, 2019
Contributed by: Jessica Nevil, LMHC, Clinical Director at WIN Recovery, and Zach Jenkins, Public Relations Specialist at Hamilton Center, Inc. Here’s what you need to know. Opioid addiction during pregnancy is treatable and here’s what you need to know. First, addiction to opioids can happen to anyone at any point in life. The fact is …
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2nd Aug, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes psychiatric nurse practitioner Kendall Coniglio, BSN, MSN, PMHNP, to the Parke and Vermillion satellite offices. Ms. Coniglio completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1998 at Lakeview College of Nursing and went on to complete a Master of Science in Nursing at Indiana Wesleyan University. She is now a board …
Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Nurse Practitioner
2nd Aug, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. recognizes Rhoda Lamb for her 40 years of service to the organization and the community. Ms. Lamb started with the organization in 1979 and has since served as a program assistant for several departments in the organization including community support services, group homes, and currently, 24-hour services and outpatient services. In forty …
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27th Jul, 2019
“We Live!” event provides 500 school supplies. Terre Haute, IN- Saturday July 27, 2019 Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted the 3rd annual “We Live!” back-to-school bash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Herz-Rose Park, located at 1515 Locust St. in Terre Haute, IN. The event offered free food, information on community resources, and other fun …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Shows Support for Community Youth
19th Jul, 2019
Event features former NFL Standout, Tony McGee July 19, 2019, Terre Haute, IN- Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted its annual Employee Kick-off on Friday July 19 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Tilson Auditorium on the campus of Indiana State University. The event, in its 8th consecutive year, celebrated Hamilton Center staff and the start …
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5th Jul, 2019
Starts “The Life Project” to Serve Transitioned Aged Youth Hamilton Center has been awarded a 2-year, $220,000 grant by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) to provide a new program for transitioned aged youth. The program entitled “The Life Project” will teach daily living skills to youth ages 14 to 26 years who …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Receives DMHA Grant
5th Jul, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. recognizes Virgil Macke, LCSW, for his 40 years of service to the organization and the community. Mr. Macke graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor of arts in psychology and later went on to complete a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. Today, as a …
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28th Jun, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Ashley Shook, MS, to the Linton satellite office located on Lonetree Rd. in Linton, IN. Ms. Shook graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Drury University in Springfield, MO, and later went on to Purdue University to complete a master’s in psychology. Her experiences includes adults and children in …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Adds New Therapist to Linton Services
28th Jun, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes Chief of Information Technology, Hans Eilbracht, to the corporate office located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute, IN. Mr. Eilbracht graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a MBA in 2007. Working in information technology for many years he has amassed significant experience in HIPAA standards, network security, and strategic planning. …
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28th Jun, 2019
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Barbara Angus, MSW, LSW, to Addiction Services in Terre Haute, IN located at 66 Wabash Court. Ms. Angus graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign, Urbana, in 2018 with a Master of Social Work. Since 2012 she has served individuals struggling with addiction. In addition, she has also spent time …
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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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Announces New Director of Corporate Achievement
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. …
Continue reading Wabash Valley Community Foundation Awards EHS $5,000 Grant
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 …
Continue reading 28th Annual Sheriff Shootout Raises Funds for At-risk Youth
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 …
Continue reading Technology and Children’s Mental Health
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? …
Continue reading Toxic Stress
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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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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Partners with WCIHS to Increase Support to At-Risk Families
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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Receives LCC Grant for Addictions Treatment
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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Awarded LCC Grant for Addictions Counseling Materials
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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for CAS
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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist to Hendricks County
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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP
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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces Telehealth Provider
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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Developing Addictions Workforce
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. …
Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Clinical Supervisor
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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Clinical Supervisor
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 …
Continue reading WESTERN INDIANA RECOVERY SERVICES ACHIEVES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
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 …
Continue reading Knox & Hendricks Selected for OTP’s
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), …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist to Indianapolis Office
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. …
Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Announces New Hires for Greene County Offices
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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces Two New Therapists for Putnam County
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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for CAS
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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for Greene County
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 …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Recognizes Outstanding Members of the Community
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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28th Jul, 2018
July 27, 2018, Terre Haute, IN- Hamilton Center, Inc. hosted the 2018 Employee Kick-off on Friday July 27th from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Indiana Theatre, located at 683 Ohio St., Terre Haute, IN 47807. The event, in its 7th consecutive year, celebrated Hamilton Center staff and the start of a new year, …
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24th Jul, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Sara Julian, MSW to the Parke County satellite office located at 215 N Jefferson St. in Rockville IN. Sarah received her Bachelor of Science in Recreation, and Sport Management from Indiana State University (ISU). She later acquired a Master of Social Work degree from ISU in 2018 with a concentration …
Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Hires New Therapist for Rockville Office
24th Jul, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. welcomes therapist Heidi Abel, MSW to the Greene County satellite office located at 431 E. Main St. in Bloomfield, IN. Heidi received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a specialization in Advertisement from Indiana State University (ISU) in 1999. After working for several years in the marketing sector she went …
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16th Jul, 2018
The Infinity House, a Clubhouse program sponsored and supported by Hamilton Center Inc., will be seeking Clubhouse International Accreditation beginning in July of 2018. The program, located in Terre Haute IN, is a membership driven organization that exists to give adults with mental illnesses the opportunity to live meaningful and productive lives by helping each …
Continue reading Infinity House at Hamilton Center seeks Accreditation
29th Jun, 2018
The Hamilton Center is proud to announce Rusty Goodwin, Director of Community Services, has received the Make a Difference Award presented by WTHI-TV 10 for his work at the Infinity House located at 1438 S 13th St. in Terre Haute, IN. The Infinity House is member of Clubhouse International. Clubhouse International has 320 locations around …
Continue reading Hamilton Center’s Own receives WTHI Make a Difference Award
28th Jun, 2018
Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Emily Grimwood, MSW at the Hendricks County satellite office at 900 Southfield Dr. in Plainfield, IN. Emily Grimwood received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Social Work from Indiana University. She has worked as an intern in several clinical settings, as well …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for Hendricks County
25th Jun, 2018
Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Rayna Robinson, MSW at the corporate office located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute. Rayna Robinson has a Bachelors in Social Work and graduated in May of 2018 from Indiana State University (ISU) in Terre Haute with a Masters in Social Work (MSW). She spent time as a University College …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP
25th Jun, 2018
Hamilton Center welcomes therapist Rayna Robinson, MSW at the corporate office located at 620 8th Ave. in Terre Haute. Rayna Robinson has a Bachelors in Social Work and graduated in May of 2018 from Indiana State University (ISU) in Terre Haute with a Masters in Social Work (MSW). She spent time as a University College …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Therapist for VCOP
25th May, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. has qualified for and been designated as the first certified site for The Matrix Model in the State of Indiana. This three year Certification with Excellence for the Matrix Model program is one of 17 sites in the United States, with the next closest certified sites being in Wisconsin and Tennessee. Hamilton Center …
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24th May, 2018
By: Jessica Nevill, LMHC, Clinical Director, Western Indiana Recovery Services Opioid use has been the focus of a great deal of national attention recently, with good reason. According to the National Behavioral Council, Americans consume 80% of the opioid prescriptions given worldwide. On average 44 people die per day in the United States from overdoses …
Continue reading OTPs, Mental Health, and the Opioid Crisis
9th May, 2018
Societal trends and lifestyle changes have altered how families access parenting support from their families, neighborhoods and communities. As concerned, involved citizens, we must also think about changing how we view parent support in our communities. We must change the way parents learn their job as parents. Instead of waiting for parents to fail, we …
Continue reading A Great Childhood Begins at Home
9th Apr, 2018
April 6, 2018, Terre Haute IN – Governor Holcomb and State Legislators met at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis today to sign three mental health bills into law : HB1007 – Mental Health Access, SB 139 – Investigation of Overdose Deaths, and SB 221 – INSPECT Program. HB1007 – Mental Health Access, authored by Representative …
Continue reading Mental Health Bills Signed into Law by Governor Holcomb
23rd Mar, 2018
“On my twenty-fifth birthday, I was called upon to sign my twenty-seven year old sister over to the custodial care of those appointed by the State of Massachusetts to care for its people with mental illness. Burnt deeply into my heart is that frightening experience when that heavy door, which shut my sister in, also …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Recognizes March as Women’s History Month
13th Mar, 2018
March 13, 2018, Terre Haute, IN – Since 1987, March has been designated National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. During this month, we celebrate the many contributions people with developmental disabilities make to our community as well as seek to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of life. We …
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5th Jan, 2018
Hamilton Center, Inc. has announced several staff changes in the Addiction Program serving central and west central Indiana. Leading Hamilton Center’s Addiction Services is Jennifer Hutchens, PsyD, HSPP, Acting Chief of Addiction Services. Dr. Hutchens will report to Hamilton Center’s Chief Medical Officer, Ashan Mahmood, MD. In addition, Karen Moore had been named Director, Richey …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Inc. Announces New Staff Positions
25th Oct, 2017
Each year, Hamilton Center, honors the achievements of businesses and individuals in the community that have contributed significantly to the cause of mental health/addiction. The awards are named in honor of Katherine Hamilton, a woman devoted to helping the cause by improving care for those in need. Awards were given at Hamilton Center’s Annual Meeting …
Continue reading 2017 Hamilton Awards Presented
22nd Sep, 2017
Hamilton Center will be accepting donations for the victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Collection barrels will be available at all Hamilton Center locations from Monday, September 25 through Friday, October 6. The items needed in order of priority are as follows: Toilet paper Paper towels Kleenex New Socks and underwear Hand sanitizer Bleach Diapers …
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26th Jun, 2017
By William Little, LSW, Veteran Program Coordinator/Therapist, Hamilton Center Independence Day is a celebration of our freedom and rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. However, this day can create a feeling of terror for the brave veterans who have protected our freedom. Fireworks season can trigger PTSD and cause feelings of discomfort. …
Continue reading Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Hyper-Vigilance
11th May, 2017
Lakisha Johnson recently received an award for outstanding Master in Social Work Student of the Year from the Indiana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). This award honors an Indiana student member who exemplifes the profession’s values/ethics, goals, and mission. NASW chooses a student with an overall accomplishment and commitment in an …
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9th Mar, 2017
On March 7, 2017 Hamilton Center held a luncheon in the Child and Adolescent Services gymnasium, Vigo County, in honor of the consumers at Hamilton Center, Inc. The luncheon, also referred to as the Consumer Connection, was established to collaborate with consumers on continuous quality improvement of treatment service and enhance overall wellness. “The goal …
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3rd Mar, 2017
Hamilton Center, Inc. and local community partners are working together to create a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10 in the Community Room in Hamilton Center at 500 8th Avenue. The CIT program provides training and education to law enforcement officers to assist them in more effectively managing a behavioral …
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14th Feb, 2017
Hawkeye, a three- year- old white German Shepherd, has become an enhancement to therapy for the children in services at Hamilton Center. Hawkeye is a Certified Therapy Dog through Therapy Dogs International (TDI) and will be working with children who are diagnosed with autism, ADHD or have experienced trauma or other crisis situations. Hawkeye is …
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20th Dec, 2016
Hamilton Center is initiating the Youth Mental Health First Aid Program at Sullivan County Public Library, 100 S. Crowder Street, Monday January 9, 2017 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Certified instructors will train members of the public involved with youth to improve mental health literacy – helping them identify, understand, and respond to signs …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Introduces YMHFA Aid to Sullivan County
12th Dec, 2016
Jennifer Tickle, Start Family Mentor, Hamilton Center, Inc. is being honored at the Heroes for Recovery Luncheon at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis Thursday, December 15 at 11:45am. Heroes for Recovery is a recognition program created by Mental Health America of Indiana in partnership with Choices. The program celebrates those in the recovery community that …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Staff Honored as Indiana Hero for Recovery
29th Nov, 2016
Hamilton Center will hold a Youth Mental Health First Aid training program at Vigo County CASA, 141 Oak Street, Terre Haute, IN, Tuesday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This eight hour training is taught in two 4 hour sessions to accommodate a busy work schedule; participants must attend …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Offers YMHFA to Vigo County
25th Oct, 2016
Each year, Hamilton Center, honors the achievements of businesses and individuals in the community that have contributed significantly to the cause of mental health/addiction. The awards are named in honor of Katherine Hamilton, a woman devoted to helping the cause by improving care for those in need. Awards were given at Hamilton Center’s Annual Meeting …
Continue reading 2016 Hamilton Awards Presented
26th Apr, 2016
During the Point in Time homeless count on January 28th, 2016, Katherine Korak-Hutchens, a 5th grader at Ouabache Elementary School, decided she wanted to help others less fortunate than her. Katherine wanted to have a clothing drive to benefit all ages of those in need. In collaboration with her mother, Dr. Jennifer Hutchens, Clinical Supervisor, …
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22nd Apr, 2016
It started out as a blank wall in Hamilton Center’s Child and Adolescent Services building. Nothing much to look at except an expanse of standard neutral color not unlike any other office hallway. The children who are provided services in this building needed it to be more. With the help of Clinical Supervisor, Missy Burton, …
Continue reading Handprints for Hope
19th Feb, 2016
Hamilton Center Early Head Start Child Care has achieved a Level 3 rating in Paths to QUALITY™. Paths to QUALITY is Indiana’s quality rating and improvement system for child care programs. It is a consistent set of standards to help parents identify licensed child care centers, licensed family child care homes, and unlicensed registered ministries …
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5th Feb, 2016
Hamilton Center, Inc. is a regional behavioral health system serving central and west central Indiana. The organization provides mental health, addiction and employment services to 13,000 consumers a year in a 10 county area. In addition to these services, Hamilton Center provides a large volume of case management and other services designed to help consumers …
Continue reading HCI Foundation Making Huge Impact
1st Jan, 2016
The Wabash Valley Community Foundation awarded Hamilton Center $1,500 to implement the Incredible Years. The proceeds will be used to promote proactive parenting skills through education and proven practices. The Incredible Years is a program dedicated to building parent competencies and promoting parent involvement. Parent groups are set up in 12-20 group sessions conducted weekly …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Receives Community Foundation Grant
21st Dec, 2015
The Hamilton Center Foundation Board of Directors presented $50,000 to the Hamilton Center Board of Directors at a breakfast reception. The distribution represents the first grant to Hamilton Center since the organization’s inception. The money will be used for critical and/or emergent needs of Hamilton Center clients where no other funding can be obtained. Included …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Foundation Makes First Distribution to Hamilton Center
4th Dec, 2015
Hamilton Center, Inc. gives the gift of transportation to those in need with the help of a generous donation from Shifting Gears, a program through Bicycle Garage Indy. Nine bikes will be donated to consumers today for the holiday season in Clay, Marion, and Putnam Counties. Shifting Gears is a program that obtains used bicycles …
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31st Oct, 2015
The “Light the Way” art contest, sponsored by Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI), challenged middle-high school students and adults from all counties that HCI serves to submit an entry for creative writing, poetry, or artwork using the theme to express their views on mental illness. All contestants received honorable mention and blue ribbon winners were chosen …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Announces 2015 Art Winners
25th Aug, 2015
Hamilton Center, Inc. has received a $124,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to fund a program that will increase mental health literacy in adults who interact with adolescents. The goal of the federal Project AWARE is to train at least 3,000 adults, nationally, as “Youth Mental Health First-Aid” instructors, who …
Continue reading Hamilton Center, Inc. Receives $124,000 Federal Grant
15th Aug, 2015
Hamilton Center’s Margie Grayless was awarded the 2015 Program Manager of the Year for Healthy Families Indiana. Healthy Families is an intensive home visiting program designed to enhance early childhood outcomes and prevent child abuse and neglect. The program, based on proven results, began in Indiana in 1994. Vigo County became a pilot site with …
Continue reading Hamilton Center Parenting Expert Wins Healthy Families Award
