CHNK Expands to Grant County
Williamstown, KY—Covington-based Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky/CHNK Behavioral Health (CHNK) opened its fourth physical location on Friday, August 9 in Williamstown.
The grand opening and ribbon cutting of The Carol and Bob Griffin Outpatient Center, named for longtime CHNK supporters, marked the expansion of CHNK’s mental health and substance use disorder services throughout the region. Joining the organization’s roster of residential campuses in Covington’s Devou Park and Burlington and outpatient center in downtown Covington, the new location is prepared to provide individual and group therapy, case management, and intensive outpatient programming. It will serve children, teens, adults, and families.
“Kentucky and the wider region are suffering from a shortage of mental health care providers, so when we saw an opportunity to help close that gap, we jumped on it,” said Rick Wurth, CEO of CHNK Behavioral Health. “Whether our clients receive care from our expert clinical team in person or via telehealth, CHNK is committed to providing experiences that are inclusive, innovative, and inspiring. We are grateful for this opportunity to reach more people in Grant County and surrounding communities who are seeking a path toward peace, healing, and well-being.”
Speakers at the ribbon cutting included Todd Moody, Grant County Schools superintendent, as well as Garren Colvin, president and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Senator Chris McDaniel (R-KY), and Representatives Kim Moser (R-KY) and Stephanie Dietz (R-KY).
“CHNK’s presence in Grant County will add tremendous value to our community,” said Moody. “Grant County Schools have enjoyed a powerful partnership with CHNK, and I am thrilled that our families now have greater access to the high-quality care and support for which CHNK is so widely known and respected.”
The new location is supported in part by a $75,000 grant from the Millstone Fund, a local private family foundation focused on improving quality of life for area residents.
CHNK is currently hiring additional therapists for the new location at 103 Barnes Road in Williamstown. For more information and to apply, visit chnk.org and click “Careers.”
About CHNK Behavioral Health
Established in 1880, Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky/CHNK Behavioral Health is a regional leader in serving individuals who have experienced mental health disorders, addiction, abuse, neglect, or other trauma. Through a combination of outpatient and residential services, CHNK’s 140 health care professionals take a trauma-informed and family-focused approach to treatment, annually impacting more than 3,000 individuals and providing more than 30,000 services. For more information, visit www.chnk.org or call 1-844-YES-CHNK (1-844-937-2465) for treatment services.
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Left to right: CHNK Chief Philanthropy & External Relations Officer Brent Pieper; CHNK Chief Programming Officer Crystal Leugers; Representative Kim Moser (R-KY); Covington Business Council Executive Director Pat Frew; SHP President & CEO and CHNK board chair Jeffrey Sackenheim; CHNK board vice chair Geoff Egbers; CHNK Chief Strategy Officer Julie Raia; Grant County Schools Superintendent Todd Moody; CHNK Chief Financial Officer Debbie Rapier.