Support Groups
NAMI members participate in many local support groups for family members and persons with mental illnesses. For information about NAMI support groups and support groups in the area, call 513-528-5500 or follow this link to contact us.
AD/HD
Child Focus, Inc. 2 therapy groups for boys and girls ages 6-13 who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and their parents. Parents are required to attend. The parents group is designed to provide support, education, and skill building specifically focused on raising a child with ADHD. Sliding scale fee.
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm (baby-sitting provided)
551 Cincinnati-Batavia Pike
Cincinnati,OH 45244
Call Michelle Cox for cost, information and registration: 513-752-1555 www.child-focus.org.
Family to Family 12 week course for family members of individuals with severe brain disorders(mental illnesses). The course is taught by trained family members to help other families learn more about mental health disorders and local resources and coping skills. Sponsored by NAMI of Clermont County. Call to learn more and for the start date of the next training course.
NAMI-Clermont County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) All are welcome! Whole in My Heart Support group offered to family and/or friends of military personnel who are facing deployment, are deployed, or have returned from deployment. Open to everyone regardless of location. 1st Thursday, 7:00 pm Union Township Civic Center 4350 Aicholtz Road Union Township, OH 45245 Call Bob Proud: 513-752-2921 or Kim Pellington: 513-722-2139. Returning Iraq and Afganistan Veterans Support group that focuses on readjustment issues for returning veterans and is open ended. Veterans do not have to be enrolled or had any prior contact with either the VA or Vet Center. Every Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm VA Medical Center OCD - Cincinnati Support Groups OCD Anonymous Self-help support group for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Monday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Support group for parents of children, adolescents, and/or teenagers with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Anxiety/Panic Disorder Support Group For people who suffer from anxiety or panic attacks who want to network, share resources and learn new coping skills. 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Christ Hospital James Gamble Library, 1st floor, (ask lobby receptionist for directions) Schizophrenics Anonymous Support Group Recovery Center Meets every Wednesday, 2:45 - 3:45 pm Family of Alcoholics Suicide Survivors After Suicide Mental Health Association of SW Ohio Support for individuals who have lost someone to suicide. Hospitals: Mercy Clermont County Behavioral Health provides acute, inpatient treatment for adults. www.ehealthconnection.com Summit Behavioral Healthcare provides recovery-based inpatient services to civil and forensic mentally ill adults. Local mental health centers refer patients to Summit Behavioral Healthcare by determining whether someone meets criteria for admission. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide service for direct admissions or "walk-ins." Please contact your local mental health provider for assistance. www.mentalhealth.ohio.gov Veteran's Administration Medical Center 3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 Phone: 513-861-3100 In Clermont County: CBAC Clermont County 4600 Beechwood Drive Cincinnati, OH 45244 Phone: 513-943-3680
Contact: 513-732-5449
Monthly family support meeting Third Monday of every month (except July) from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Union Township Civic Center, Queen City Room A, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Cincinnati, OH 45245. Program meeting starts at 7:30.
The Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board
1088 Wassserman Way, Suite B Batavia, OH
Contact: 513-732-5449
The OEF/OIF Trailer
3200 Vine Street
Cincinnati, 45220
Contacts: Karen Cutright, LISW, 513-861-3100 ext. 5187
St.Monica Community Center, St.Monica-St.George Parish
328 W. McMillan Clifton Heights, OH
$1 donation Call Tami: 513-271-7723 (6/08 mj)
Parents of Children with OCD Support Group
2nd Wednesday of month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm St.
Monica Community Center, St. Monica-St. George Parish
328 W. McMillan Clifton Heights, OH
$1.00 donation Call Tami: 513-271-7723 Panic Disorder
2139 Auburn Ave. Cincinnati, OH
Contact for more information: Sheila Sims, Mental Health America: 513-721-2910 ext. 12 or by email at:
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Recovery Center
2340 Auburn Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45219
For more information, call Chris Pedoto: 513-241-1411
Clermont Recovery Services For people whose lives are affected by someone else's drinking or other drug use.
Thursdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm
1088 Wasserman Way Suite C Batavia, OH 45103
Contact Janet for more information 513-735-8100 or
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www.recoveryctr.org
1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Union Township Civic Center (Eastgate) in the Riverview Room (1st Floor)
Contact: Liz Atwell, 513-721-2910, ext. 13 or E-mail:
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