SPVMHC

In November 1976 the Substance Abuse Program was formed in Ross County. Mike Bethel was the Director and Rick Barnes and Rick Williams were the two workers. The awareness of mental health concepts and needs were growing. The 648 Catchment Planning Authority submitted the "Planning Application" to enable the designing of comprehensive services to begin the expansion process. In 1977, the agency began growing by offering a variety of services, mental health, drug treatment, education, and prevention services. A Crisis Center Director, Dr. James R. Hagen, was hired to oversee the Crisis Center operations for all five counties that was located at the 425 Chestnut Street location. In 1978, the number of employees grew due to the SPVMHC receiving notification of the Initial Operations Grant by the National Institute of Mental Health. Due to the rapid growth, the agency decided to become decentralized and began hiring outpatient clinic directors. The Executive Director then was Perry..

Also known as: Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center, SPVMHC Transportation Company, SPVMHC Transportation Company LLC

Primary location: Chillicothe United States