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CHNK Art Buy Supports Kentucky Creatives

CHNK Behavioral Health wishes to invite you to save the date for our annual fundraising event, “Building Bridges to Better Futures” breakfast. Our inaugural breakfast was a big success last year and we are excited to grow this new tradition as a catalyst to enable youth and families in our region find an easier path to mental health.

The Breakfast will be held at the Anderson Pavilion located at 8 Mehring Way E in Cincinnati on the banks of the Ohio River on Friday, April 11 from 8:00 A.M.-9:30 A.M.

May the children and families served at CHNK Behavioral Health count on your support for this important event? We have a fantastic program planned with several exciting initiatives that will be announced.

To attend and learn about our sponsorship levels for you or your business, please reach out to 

2025 Annual Breakfast

Mike’s Car Wash is offering a special deal to benefit both CHNK and your car!

Enjoy a FREE Ultimate+Ceramic Wash ($29 value), April 4-6, at our NEW location at 8534 US-42 in Florence, KY (next to McDonald’s).

We’ll also collect monetary donations for CHNK Behavioral Health!

Mike's Carwash partnering with CHNK Behavioral Health for Fundraiser

CHNK Behavioral Health is pleased to debut a short film about our organization, its origins, mission, and hopes for the future in providing an easier path to mental health.

Known for his distinct style and vision, our film was created by Michael Breeding, a filmmaker from Lexington, Kentucky. It briefly chronicles the life of our founder, Amos Shinkle, from his early days on the Ohio River to the founding of CHNK, and how his vision thrives today thanks to the hard work of our 160 compassionate professionals who provide more than 36,000 services through outpatient and residential-based programming in collaboration with and across the healthcare, child welfare, education, and judicial systems.

To learn more about us please visit chnk.org or call 844.YES.CHNK

For more information about Michael Breeding, please visit 

Amos Shinkle/CHNK Video

As CHNK has been part of the Ohio River community fabric for years, we believe in encouraging support for the betterment of our community.

LINK-NKY is spearheading free community events called the “2025 Community Conversation Series”, where you have opportunity to “share your voice, connect, and shape Northern Kentucky’s future!” At CHNK, we are proud to be playing a role in this pursuit with our own participation.

On Thursday, April 17, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. EST, at the Kenton County Public Library-Erlanger Branch located at 401 Kenton Lands Road, join medical professionals, educators, and community leaders to discuss supporting our youth's mental well-being.

 learn about available resources and how we can work together to help young people thrive. CHNK’s very own 

Chief Programming Officer, Crystal Leugers, will be one of four panelists.

Admission is FREE and you can reserve a spot by visiting:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/link-nky-community-conversations-tickets-1109626355299

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Grant County News features new CHNK location

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 

, 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.”

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.

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.

CHNK Expands to Grant County

First Look: CHNK opens new location in Grant County

Primary Contact: Richmond Powers, Director of Marketing and Communications, 608.574.5832 or email 

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