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CONTACT: 

Jennifer Pierson
Lindner Center of Hope
(513) 536-0316
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Lindner Center of Hope Unveils New Brand to Mark Next Chapter in Transformational Era

New visual identity illuminates Center’s focus on providing path to mental wellbeing for patients

MASON, Ohio (August 8, 2024) – Lindner Center of Hope, one of the nation’s leading mental health centers, today revealed its new brand identity, signifying an exciting new milestone in the Center’s growth since its opening in August 2008.

“In less than two decades, Lindner Center of Hope has grown into a locally, nationally, and internationally recognized brand due to the excellent care and pioneering research that takes place here every day,” said Paul R. Crosby, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lindner Center of Hope. “Our vision is to continue to raise the standard of mental health care and wellness throughout our community, the U.S., and the world, and with today’s announcement we begin the next chapter of providing life-changing care and support to an even larger number of people.”

Lindner Center of Hope initiated the rebrand to better bridge the Center’s world-renowned reputation with its strategic vision to pursue excellence by putting individuals first. The new branding better positions the center as the region’s destination for empathy and excellence in mental health care and a place that serves as a beacon of hope for people who may be suffering from mental illness and addiction.

“We want our community to recognize that people are more than their illness or diagnosis. We understand the importance of seeing and hearing the whole person,” added Michael Groat, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer, Lindner Center of Hope. “The Lindner Center’s new brand identity wonderfully aligns the research, innovation, education and advocacy that has always taken place at Lindner Center of Hope on behalf of patients with our mission to meet individuals wherever they are on their journey.”

Updated elements of the Lindner Center of Hope brand include:

New Logo
The flame at the heart of this design serves as a powerful symbol for Lindner Center of Hope – a steadfast source of clarity, hope, and guidance, illuminating pathways towards mental well-being and healing.

The gentle curve of the flame further reflects a comforting connection, emphasizing that those who turn to Lindner Center of Hope can rely on empathy and understanding during their healing journey.

 

New Brand Colors
The vibrant presentation of Lindner Center of Hope’s new logo underscores its commitment to instilling hope and support in every interaction.

Each color and execution of the flame emblem invokes feelings of warmth, comfort, and safety to embody the experience patients can expect when trusting the Lindner Center with their care.

New Brand Mission Statement
To provide exceptional mental health services and improve the health of our community.

We achieve this through expertise, innovation, research, education, advocacy, and putting people first. We start by meeting individuals wherever they are on their journey and relentlessly pursue excellence in all we do.

Rebrand continues transformational era for Lindner Center of Hope

Lindner Center of Hope continues to innovate its care model and is prepared to meet the mental health needs of the Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky communities and beyond well into the future.

 

Today’s rebranding reveal is part of a broader organizational evolution which includes the Center’s 2022 announcement that it would launch a new, $30 million development campaign to expand its facilities, staff and services.

 

The key focus areas of the Center’s Transforming HOPE campaign include:

  • Staff excellence and capacity. The Center’s high success rates are directly related to the level of care and experience of its clinicians, widely recognized as among the nation’s best. The campaign is helping to build and retain our world-class clinical team.
  • Expanded treatment capability. The expansion will add treatment units, patient rooms, group spaces, common areas and clinician offices.
  •  New Wellness Services. Mental health impacts every decision and every relationship throughout a person’s life. The Center plans to offer services that improve and optimize mental health, regardless of symptom or illness status. New conference space will help more community members engage with the Center’s mental wellness and community outreach programming, making mental health the cornerstone of a healthy Greater Cincinnati.

“Our community’s need for mental health services has significantly increased in the past few years and is projected to continue growing over the next decade,” said Crosby. “Investment in these projects will keep essential mental health services in the Cincinnati area, serving not just this community, but patients and families from the broader region as well as the rest of the country and world.”

Community members can learn more about the Lindner Center of Hope and contribute to the Transforming HOPE campaign to help it expand facilities, increase capacity to serve patients, and lessen the suffering of people with mental illness at LindnerCenterofHope.org.

About the Lindner Center of Hope

Lindner Center of Hope in Mason is a comprehensive mental health center providing patient-centered, scientifically advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization, residential services, and substance use disorders treatment for adults, outpatient services for all ages, and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, , and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnerships with UC Health and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center as their clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Patients and families who may benefit from Lindner Center services may call (513) 536-HOPE (4673) for an initial assessment. Learn more at LindnerCenterofHope.org.

 

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Half Day Workshop Offered Education on Mental Health and Wellness to More Than 200

Lindner Center of HOPE hosted more than 200 community members at Community Education Day on Sunday, May 19, 2024 in acknowledgement of May Mental Health Month at Manor House in Mason. The half-day workshop offered an opportunity for community members to enhance their awareness of mental health and wellness.

Brandon Saho, Creator of The Mental Game Podcast, Cincinnati native and former sports reporter with WLWT-TV was the keynote speaker. Saho said goodbye to his dream job in 2022 to focus on his mental health. Saho says he was at his lowest. He was depressed and alone and he didn’t know how to live. Saho spent time as a patient at Lindner Center of HOPE and realized that he didn’t want anyone to struggle like he did, so he started The Mental Game podcast. Saho spends time talking with athletes, musicians, and celebrities with the goal of saving lives through these conversations.

Three sets of breakout sessions followed the keynote presentation. Attendees designed their afternoon according to their areas of interest choosing from varying topics such as:  depression, empowered parenting, finding a therapist, addictions and more.

Just prior to the breakout sessions, attendees participated in a friendly farewell to Michael G. Leadbetter, MD. Dr. Leadbetter, retired plastic surgeon, will launch his year-long friendship bus tour of the United States June 2024 raising awareness around the importance of friendship and connection for mental wellness. The trip is in memory of Leadbetter’s wife, Debbie, his life partner for 49 years. The couple had planned much of the trip before Debbie passed, with the goal of visiting friends around the country, highlighting the significant role friends played in their lives and their mental wellness.

Community Education Day also offered a resource center for participants to gather information on other community services and offerings.

More than 200 members of the community participated in Lindner Center of HOPE’s Community Education Day in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brandon Saho, Creator of The Mental Game Podcast, Cincinnati native and former sports reporter with WLWT-TV was the keynote speaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brandon Saho gives keynote speech.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(l-r)Dr. Paul Crosby, Lindner Center of HOPE President and CEO with Dr. Michael Leadbetter preparing to send off the Friendship Bus Tour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participants at Community Education Day give Dr. Leadbetter a sendoff.

A resource center was offered at Community Education Day.

 

Breakout sessions filled out Community Education Day with opportunities to increase awareness and understanding.

Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason is a comprehensive mental health center providing excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults, and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.

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Kevin Hines, a mental health advocate and survivor of a suicide attempt from the Golden Gate Bridge, will share his story

High Hopes, Lindner Center of HOPE’s fundraising auxiliary, presents An Evening of HOPE, May 30, 2024, at MegaCorp Pavilion. This will be a unique and impactful event featuring the renowned speaker, Kevin Hines, a mental health advocate and survivor of a suicide attempt from the Golden Gate Bridge.

An Evening of HOPE will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 W. 4th Street, Newport, Kentucky starting at 6pm with a cocktail hour and dinner and program to follow. Co-chairs are Amy Russert & Blake Gustafson.

There are several ways to get involved through registration or sponsorship.

Visit lindnercenter.ejoinme.org/HighHopes.

All proceeds from the event benefit Lindner Center of HOPE’s Transforming HOPE Campaign. Funds enable the Center to add more treatment units, expand wellness facilities, add clinical staff, increasing the number of patients served, and lessen the suffering of people with mental illness.

Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason is a comprehensive mental health center providing excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults, and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.

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Half Day Workshop May 19th to Increase Awareness of Mental Health and Wellness

Lindner Center of HOPE will host Community Education Day on Sunday, May 19, 2024 in acknowledgement of May Mental Health Month at Manor House in Mason from 11am to 4pm. The half-day workshop offers an opportunity for community members to enhance their awareness of mental health and wellness. Knowledge helps break down stigma and open the conversation around prevention, treatment, and the mental health journey.

Brandon Saho, Creator of The Mental Game Podcast, Cincinnati native and former sports reporter with WLWT-TV will be the keynote speaker. Saho said goodbye to his dream job in 2022 to focus on his mental health. Saho says he was at his lowest. He was depressed and alone and he didn’t know how to live. Saho spent time as a patient at Lindner Center of HOPE and realized that he didn’t want anyone to struggle like he did, so he started The Mental Game podcast. Saho spends time talking with athletes, musicians, and celebrities with the goal of saving lives through these conversations.

Three sets of breakout sessions follow the keynote presentation. Attendees can design their afternoon according to their areas of interest with 12 total breakout sessions to choose from varying topics such as:  depression, self-care, empowered parenting, finding a therapist, addictions and more.

Just prior to the breakout sessions, attendees will be invited to participate in a friendly farewell to Michael G. Leadbetter, MD. Dr. Leadbetter, retired plastic surgeon, will launch his year-long friendship bus tour of the United States June 2024 raising awareness around the importance of friendship and connection for mental wellness. The trip is in memory of Leadbetter’s wife, Debbie, his life partner for 49 years. The couple had planned much of the trip before Debbie passed, with the goal of visiting friends around the country, highlighting the significant role friends played in their lives and their mental wellness.

Community Education Day also offers a resource center for participants to gather information on other community services and offerings.

Community Education Day 2024 Schedule

11am                     Registration and Resource Center Opens

11:30am              “Nourishing the Mind” Buffet

12pm                    Welcome by Paul Crosby, MD, MBA, President and CEO, Lindner Center of HOPE
Keynote by Brandon Saho, Creator, The Mental Game Podcast

12:45pm               Friendship Bus Launch for Michael Leadbetter, MD

1:15pm                 Breakout Session 1

2:15pm                 Breakout Session 2

3:15pm                 Breakout Session 3

Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason is a comprehensive mental health center providing excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults, and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.

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Lindner Center of HOPE Welcomes

Heather A. Dlugosz, MD, FAPA, CEDS

Medical Director, Lindner Center of HOPE Harold C. Schott Eating Disorders Program

Lindner Center of HOPE is pleased to announce that Heather Dlugosz has joined the Center in the role of Medical Director for the Harold C. Schott Eating Disorders Program. Dr. Dlugosz is an adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of patients with eating disorders and their psychiatric co-morbidities including mood and anxiety disorders.

Dr. Dlugosz received her bachelor’s degree from Albion College.  She earned her M.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, completed her adult psychiatric residency at University Hospital in Cincinnati, now the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center where she served as Chief Resident. She is board certified in Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS).

Dr. Dlugosz returns to Lindner Center of HOPE after previously working as a staff psychiatrist and then associate medical director at Eating Recovery Center in Cincinnati, OH and as a contract psychiatrist at VERY-Virtual Eating Recovery for You which provides virtual comprehensive services for patients with eating disorders. She currently holds an academic position as Associate Professor of Clinical-GEO at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience where she helps to educate medical students and resident physicians in the treatment of eating disorders.

Dr. Dlugosz embraces a collaborative approach to the assessment and treatment of patients and her broad experience in a variety of settings is a solid foundation for providing the highest quality and compassionate care to patients at all levels of care.

The Center is excited about Dr. Dlugosz’s return and the leadership and expertise she will provide to the eating disorders treatment services.

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Team Members discuss final event plans for their Big Watch Party, “Touchdown for HOPE,” – Lindner Center of HOPE’s signature fundraising event, hosted each year at the Great American Ballpark.

Pictured L-R: Terry Ohnmeis, David Tasner, Mary Alexander, Carl Satterwhite, John Winch, Gary Mitchell, Brock Anderson, John Ryan, Graham Mercurio Not pictured: Chrissey Barrett Haslam, Greg Harmeyer, Jennifer Pierson, Scott Robertson, Ryan Rybolt, Joel Stone, and David Wyler

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Yesterday employees were treated to a delicious holiday lunch meal along with gathering gifts for the holiday outreach.

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The program, part of the Child/Family Center at Lindner Center of HOPE, will meet adolescent individual needs through day treatment.

Lindner Center of HOPE opened an Adolescent Partial Hospitalization program as part of its Child/Family Center on January 8, 2024.  . The center has dedicated space on its campus for this offering as a less intensive intervention than inpatient hospitalization, for stable adolescents struggling with mental health concerns.

Adolescence is a stage of development full of transitions and wayfinding. Adolescence is also one of the most common time frames for initial onset of mental health concerns. Given these factors, a teen may struggle to manage home, school, and social activities without additional therapeutic support. The Child/Family Center at Lindner Center of HOPE offers a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for adolescents (who do not meet the criteria for more intensive intervention of inpatient hospitalization) to receive day treatment, while living out their learned skills in the evenings and weekends at home.

The program is designed to help meet the individual needs of each participant through:

  • Psychoeducation
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Intentional goal setting
  • Evidence-based psychotherapeutic experiences in a group setting
  • Personalized consultative evaluations and intervention potential
  • A psychiatric evaluation with optional medication management
  • Educational support
  • Progress reports for families and referrers
  • Aftercare assistance

Appropriate patients for the Adolescent PHP will be 12 to 18 (if still in high school) years of age with primary mental health concerns. Co-occurring presentations will be reviewed for appropriate fit. The standard length of the program is 10 business days with possible extension determined by the team based on individual needs and goals. Program hours are from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

The entire treatment team will work with the adolescents and their families to provide tangible insights and skills to apply to daily life.

Coping skills can address:

  • A variety of mental health diagnoses
  • School concerns
  • Emotion regulation
  • Interpersonal interactions

For more information on the program contact:  513-536-0KID (0543).

Lindner Center of HOPE  provides excellent, patient-centered, scientifically advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science mental-health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for adults, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults, intensive outpatient program for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders for adults and research. The center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.

 

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Congratulations! The readers of Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle have nominated Lindner Center of HOPE for the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards in our Medical + Wellness categories (#8 on the ballot linked below). Voting will end at 10pm on December 14th (1 vote per email address).

Please vote here or scan QR code on attached flyer:  https://bit.ly/MDL-ReadersChoice2023

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Lindner Center of HOPE was honored to be a finalist for the Mason Deerfield Chamber 2023 Gems of Excellence Awards Community Partner of the Year Award.  We congratulate the winners and are proud to be a part of this.