As an organization, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services has held the space for hope when our clients and their family members may have run out of it. With every merger, acquisition, and expansion, we've chosen the hope-filled path-guided by the belief that we can make life better and brighter for people with mental illness, addiction, and related challenges.We've worked hard to cultivate a reputation for quality care, innovative collaboration, and early adoption of new systems, technologies, and treatment approaches. We remember a time, not so long ago, when mental health was a taboo topic. In the past few decades, so much has changed for the positive. First, the general public has come to better understand mental health issues, and secondly, the healthcare system has integrated mental health as part of overall health. We've always loved our work, and we're heartened to see the changes. The advances of the past several years have helped the community better understand what we do, while allowing us to grow and adapt-and ultimately, create new programs to better serve our clients.
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Services Offered
Integrated Counseling - GCB Integrated Counseling services are holistic, meaning they are focused on the whole person-that is, on spiritual, occupational, emotional, physical, financial, social, environmental, and intellectual wellness. People find their way to our GCB counselors because of various life issues or chronic mental health struggles, including trauma, depression, anxiety, mental illness, disabilities, grief and loss, substance abuse, relationship problems, domestic violence and conflicts at home, school, or work.
Psychiatric & Medical Services - From diagnosis to treatment to primary care, GCB helps people with psychiatric illnesses. Our entire team of physicians and practitioners truly cares about helping clients be well and live fulfilling lives. As an organization, GCB is always looking to add innovation and be a leader in the field of mental health.
Addiction Services - Addiction affects all walks of life. We help people of all ages recover from substance abuse and addiction through a variety of outpatient programs, including complete assessment and treatment, as well as intervention and prevention services.
Mental Health Services - People with severe mental illness represent one of the largest disenfranchised groups in our community. GCB has been in the business of serving this population for more than 40 years. We're constantly trying to figure out ways to do it even better, through partnerships and mergers.
Treatment Programs - Traditional Outpatient ProgramThe Traditional Outpatient Program is a group treatment program for people with early stage alcohol or drug dependency who do not require intensive treatment.
Intensive Outpatient Program - The Intensive Outpatient Program is a group treatment program for people who have been diagnosed with an alcohol or drug dependency and need a high-structured program.
Medication Assisted Treatment - An alternative approach for substance abuse, Medication Assisted Treatment uses a combination of behavioral therapy and medications to help clients recover more quickly from drug and alcohol addictions.
Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment - This individual or group treatment includes psychiatric services for people who have both a mental health disorder and a substance abuse issue.
Treatment Alternative for Safer Communities - The program is a treatment and rehabilitation alternative to incarceration. Through the Treatment Alternative for Safer Communities program, adults referred by the Common Pleas Court and Probation Department receive assessment, counseling, and case management.
Community Alternative Sentencing Center - The Community Alternative Sentencing Center is an alternative to traditional jail for adults charged with certain misdemeanor drug and alcohol abuse-related crimes.
Fees and Payment
We offer a sliding scale fee program and We are a nonprofit agency. Check our ABOUT us page for more information
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Medicare Medicaid
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.