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 (Mason, OH– September 21, 2016) Lindner Center of HOPE is proud to announce that it will be a sponsor of Screening for Mental Health’s National Depression Screening Day® (NDSD), which raises awareness and screens people for depression and mood disorders and allows individuals to connect with the appropriate treatment resources.

National Depression Screening Day, held on October 6th serves as a supportive community initiative to connect the public with mental health screenings and focuses on viewing and treating mental health with the same gravity as physical health. This year’s campaign focuses on suicide prevention due to the recent rise in suicide rates. According to the Center for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), the suicide rate in the United States increased 24 percent from 1999 to 2014, making it the highest it has been in decades. Screening for Mental Health is introducing a public resource, stopasuicide.org, that not only educates the public on the warning signs of suicide, but also provides action steps needed to help individuals get themselves or someone they care about the help they need.

“One of the largest barriers to treatment is mental health stigma,” Paul E. Keck, Jr, MD, President and CEO, Lindner Center of HOPE. “We are delighted to be a sponsor of National Depression Screening Day to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention and connect those suffering with the treatment they need.”

Although the screenings are not diagnostic, they will determine if someone is exhibiting symptoms associated with depression and other mood disorders and if they should seek help. In a recent independent study commissioned by the nonprofit Screening for Mental Health, 55 percent of study participants who completed a depression and mood disorder screening sought treatment within three months.

The link to the screening is http://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/lindner-center-of-hope

 About Screening for Mental Health, Inc.

Screening for Mental Health, Inc. (SMH), the pioneer of large-scale mental health screening for the public, provides innovative mental health and substance use resources, linking those in need with quality treatment options. SMH programs, offered online and in-person, educate, raise awareness, and screen individuals for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, alcohol use disorders, and suicide. For more information about Screening for Mental Health, visit www.MentalHealthScreening.org.

 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 adolescents, outpatient services for substance abuse through HOPE Center North location 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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GoldSeal_transparentLindner Center of HOPE today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Opioid Treatment Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective care.

Lindner Center of HOPE, specifically in its Outpatient Addictions Program, HOPE Center North (4483 State Route 42, Mason), underwent a rigorous onsite survey on May 19 and 20, 2016. During the review, compliance with behavioral health care standards related to several areas, including care, treatment, and services; environment of care; leadership; and screening procedures for the early detection of imminent harm was evaluated. Onsite observations and interviews also were conducted.

Established in 1969, The Joint Commission’s Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program currently accredits more than 2,250 organizations for a three-year period. Accredited organizations provide treatment and services within a variety of settings across the care continuum for individuals who have mental health, addiction, eating disorder, intellectual/developmental disability, and/or child-welfare related needs.

“Joint Commission accreditation provides behavioral health care organizations with the processes needed to improve in a variety of areas related to the care of individuals and their families,” said Tracy Griffin Collander, LCSW, executive director, Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission. “We commend (name of organization) for its efforts to elevate the standard of care it provides and to instill confidence in the community it serves.”

“Lindner Center of HOPE is pleased to receive Behavioral Health Opioid Treatment Accreditation from The Joint Commission, the premier health care quality improvement and accrediting body in the nation,” added Paul E. Keck, Jr., MD, President and CEO, Lindner Center of HOPE. “Staff from across the organization continue to work together to develop and implement approaches and strategies that have the potential to improve care for those in our community. We believe this sets us apart in our approach in the fight against heroin and other opioids.”

The Joint Commission’s behavioral health care standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, quality improvement measurement experts, and individuals and their families. The standards are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help organizations measure, assess and improve performance.

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The Joint Commission

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, nonprofit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.

Lindner Center of HOPE offers comprehensive outpatient services for the treatment of substance use disorders at its HOPE Center North location, 4483 State Route 42, Mason. Included in these services are outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). MAT is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a whole-patient approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Research shows that when treating substance use disorders, a combination of medication and behavioral therapies is most successful.

 

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Lindner Center of HOPE is pleased to announce that Stacey Reese, MSW, LISW-S, has been named Program Manager of SibcyStacey M. Reese, MSW, LISW-S House at Lindner Center of HOPE. The program manager has 24-hour responsibility for high quality clinical care and services on the Sibcy milieu for Sibcy House patients. The position works collaboratively with Sibcy team members and other departments within the organization to assure appropriate admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge of Sibcy House patients. Program planning, development and implementation and program and clinical outcomes are major areas of focus for the program manager. Ms. Reese is responsible for managing the overall patient experience as well as relationships with internal and external program stakeholders.

Ms. Reese has served the last several years at Lindner Center of HOPE as manager of inpatient social work, recreation therapy, and spiritual care. She has nearly 20 years of social work experience.

Reese earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati. She received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work degree from the Ohio State University. She is a licensed supervising independent social worker.

Sibcy House at Lindner Center of HOPE near Cincinnati, Ohio, is a specialized and intimate unit, offering comprehensive diagnostic assessment and treatment for patients 18 and older, suffering with complex, co-morbid mental health issues.

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Lindner Center of HOPE surveyed referral sources for its many programs and services in June 2016. Results of that survey indicated a high rate of satisfaction from those referring patients to Lindner Center of HOPE for mental health and addiction assessment and treatment. Approximately 130 referrers took the time to respond to the survey.

An average of 31 percent of referrers gave a score of 5 (on a 5-point scale with five being the highest) when asked how likely they would be to refer again to Lindner Center of HOPE. The group, on average, rated the value of the patient stay/experience 4.6 on the 5-point scale. Also, of note, was an average score of 4.5 when asked about their satisfaction with the care given to their patient.

Overall, scores for all questions in all services (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, outpatient, intensive outpatient and substance use disorder treatment) averaged 4.4 on a 5-point scale. With 5 indicating the highest satisfaction.

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 adolescents, outpatient services for substance abuse through HOPE Center North location 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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136C. Stephen Edwards, MD, has been named Medical Director of Williams House at Lindner Center of HOPE. Dr. Edwards has been a member of Lindner Center of HOPE’s Medical Staff since opening, serving as Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and most recently Medical Director of the Harold C. Schott Foundation Eating Disorder Program and Medical Director of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Acute and Partial Units at Lindner Center of HOPE.

Given his experience and training, Dr. Edwards played a critical role in the programming and development of Williams House and is looking forward to participating in the day-to-day clinical care on the unit.

Dr. Edwards is board certified in general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry and board eligible in pediatrics. He specializes in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and depression.

Prior to joining the Lindner Center of HOPE, Dr. Edwards served as Medical Director for the Adolescent Sexual Offender and Child Abuse-Reactive Residential Programs and Acute Children’s Units at River Park Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He also served in private practice at the New Hope Christian Counseling Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Edwards’ other clinical positions have included serving as Medical Director for the Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program at River Park Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia; Medical Director for the Adolescent Partial Program at Charter Ridge Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky; volunteer faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky; and assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia.

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(Mason, Ohio – April 14, 2016) – Over 400 individuals from the greater Cincinnati area attended A Night of High Hopes at the Manor House in Mason on April 14. The event was hosted by High Hopes (a non-profit organization committed to raising funds and awareness for Lindner Center of HOPE) and co-chaired by Dianne Brown and Ruthie Keefe. All proceeds directly benefit bipolar and mood disorder research at Lindner Center of HOPE (a comprehensive mental health center located in Mason, OH).

The event raised $200,000, through sponsorships, ticket sales, silent auction and raffle. A special paddle auction raised $35,000 alone. It is anticipated that The Marriott Foundation will match the total raised by the event, potentially resulting in $400,000 benefitting bipolar and mood disorders research.

Success stories about mental health were shared throughout the evening, beginning with Dr. Mark Frye’s update on Mayo Clinic’s Bipolar Biobank at a special VIP reception held for premiere event sponsors.

Dr. Frye, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and his team have established the Mayo Clinic Individualized Medicine Biobank for Bipolar Disorder. In affiliation with Mayo Clinic, researchers at Lindner Center of HOPE are serving as a research resource for this study, attempting to identify and understand the underpinning mechanisms of bipolar disorders.

Diagnosis of bipolar disorder continues to be based on behavioral observation and symptoms, without considering biological validation. Through the discovery of common biomarkers, the Biobank study is successfully making great strides in validating a biological test, for a more reliable diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

The evening included a complementary cocktail hour with guests bidding on 45 various silent auction items, taking a chance on several donated raffle prizes, and enjoying a sit-down dinner.

Following dinner, featured speaker Pete Earley, American journalist and author of CRAZY: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness, shared his success story about his son, Kevin who suffers with bipolar disorder. When Mr. Earley’s life was unraveled by the events recounted in his book Crazy, he joined the National Alliance on Mental Illness to advocate for strong mental health public awareness, and ultimately, reform. Mr. Earley concluded his talk with news that today, his son is taking his medication and has begun a career as a peer-to-peer counselor in Virginia.

As the evening came to a close, Mary Alexander, Director of Development for Lindner Center of HOPE, shared a success story about one of the Center’s research patients. The story explained how, through research, this patient has found hope as a subject in the study. And how this important research offers hope to our community, and our world.

To view pictures from this event please visit:  https://lindnercenterofhope.org/donate/high-hopes-auxiliary/

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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 adolescents, 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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Second Story Auctions – www.secondstoryauctions.com – is an online auction company focused on sales in Cincinnati and surrounding areas. The auction begins at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15th running through 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 20th. High Hopes will receive 65 percent of all proceeds generated from the auction. Dollars raised will support needed purchases for Lindner Center of HOPE operations.

An in-person preview of auction items will be held on Friday, March 18th from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Second Story Auction showroom located at 11277 Williamson Road, Blue Ash, OH 45241.

Bidding begins:  8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15

Auction closes:  8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22

Pick Up Date  & Time:  2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 25

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Center’s Fundraising Auxiliary Features National Speaker and Mental Health Advocate

Pete Earley photoPete Earley, American journalist and author of CRAZY: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness, will be the keynote speaker at A Night of High Hopes, dinner and auction, on Thursday, April 14, 2016.  A cocktail reception and silent auction will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and a speech by Pete Earley at 7:00 p.m. at the Manor House in Mason.

Mr. Earley is a writer, journalist, storyteller, and mental health advocate. After a 14-year-long career in journalism, including six years with The Washington Post, he became a full-time author with the purpose to share and expose stories that entertain and enlighten.  Earley has published 17 books including 4 New York Times bestsellers, including 2007 Pulitzer Prize finalist CRAZY: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness.  When his life was unraveled by the events recounted in his book Crazy, he joined the National Alliance on Mental Illness to advocate for strong mental health public awareness, and ultimately, reform.  His new mission has compelled him to travel to 48 states and multiple countries around the globe delivering speeches to rally around mental health sufferers.

Mr. Earley will talk about his son’s breakdown, his experiences in the Miami Dade County Jail, creative ways to end the jailing of persons with mental illnesses, and his son’s recovery.

A Night of High Hopes is the 8th annual spring fundraiser presented by High Hopes, Lindner Center of HOPE’s fundraising auxiliary. Proceeds from the event will benefit bipolar and mood disorders research at the Center.  Research aids those suffering with bipolar and mood disorders worldwide. Mr. Earley’s book will be for sale at the event, where he will be available for signing.

Event co-chairs Dianne Brown and Ruthie Keefe encourage those interested in attending the event to register by going to https://www.myhighhopes.com.  Reservations are $75 per individual, or $750 for a patron table of 10. For more information, call Kathy Bechtold at 513-791-8133, or email Kathy at: [email protected]

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Mason, OH –The seventh annual Touchdown for HOPE Super Bowl Sunday took place on February 7, 2016, at the Great American Ballpark Champions Club. A fun and upscale Super Bowl 50 watch party, the event raised awareness about mental illness while raising funds for important research.

Once again, proceeds from the event will enhance local research being done in Bipolar and Mood Disorders at Lindner Center of HOPE.

With the generosity from 30 local sponsors, special donors, and attendees, the event raised nearly $300,000 with sponsorships, donations, registration of more than 300 guests and a match from the Marriott Foundation, for Bipolar and Mood Disorders Research at Lindner Center of HOPE.

“Mood disorders are the most common form of psychiatric illness and are among the leading causes of disability worldwide,” said Dr. Paul E. Keck, Jr., President & CEO of Lindner Center of HOPE. “The study of these devastating illnesses is extremely complex. In spite of the unprecedented growth in the diagnosis of these illnesses, research continues to be under-funded; while much work is still needed to enhance our understanding of these illnesses, the risk factors and the most effective forms of treatment.”

 

According to Dr. Susan L. McElroy, M.D., Lindner Center of HOPE Chief Research Officer, “ The research occurring in the field right now is extremely exciting. The positive steps we are taking in genetic research and medication development are ones that I never thought I’d live to see.”

 

Touchdown for HOPE is a classy and fun Super Bowl party with big screen televisions, plush seating, and signature Cincinnati food favorites and other upscale tailgate-style treats. All taking place in a sports fan’s dream location –overlooking the baseball field.

 

Originally conceived in 2010 by Scott Robertson, Carl Satterwhite, John Ryan, Francie Hiltz and Sue Lawrence, this annual event has consistently raised over $200,000 and continues to improve the lives of those suffering with mental illness.

 

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 individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults and adolescents, outpatient and intensive outpatient programs for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders 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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Charles Brady, PsyD, Mary Jo Pollock, RN, Joan Brady and Rick Reckman

 

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Touchdown for HOPE Co-chairs Terry Ohnmeis and Otis Grigsby

 

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Anne Rinaldi, Jon Zipperstein, Vince Rinaldi, Sandi Amoils, MD and Steve Amoils, MD

 

Touchdown for HOPE guests enjoying the evening
Touchdown for HOPE guests enjoying the evening

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Touchdown for HOPE Scheduled for Sunday, February 7, 2016

Mason, OH –The seventh annual Touchdown for HOPE Super Bowl Sunday event will take place on February 7, 2016, starting at 6 p.m. with Super Bowl 50 kick-off at 6:30 p.m., at the Great American Ballpark Champions Club.

Once again, proceeds are going to enhance local research being done in Bipolar and Mood Disorders at Lindner Center of HOPE.

“Mood disorders are the most common form of psychiatric illness and are among the leading causes of disability worldwide,” said Dr. Paul E. Keck, Jr., President & CEO of Lindner Center of HOPE. “The study of these devastating illnesses is extremely complex. In spite of the unprecedented growth in the diagnosis of these illnesses, research continues to be under-funded; while much work is still needed to enhance our understanding of these illnesses, the risk factors and the most effective forms of treatment.”

According to Dr. Susan L. McElroy, M.D., Lindner Center of HOPE Chief Research Officer, “ The research occurring in the field right now is extremely exciting. The positive steps we are taking in genetic research and medication development are ones that I never thought I’d live to see.”

Touchdown for HOPE is a classy and fun Super Bowl party with big screen televisions, plush seating, and signature Cincinnati food favorites and other upscale tailgate-style treats. All taking place in a sports fan’s dream location –overlooking the baseball field. Tickets are $125 per guest, but a young professional’s ticket, for those 35 and under, is priced at $75. Tickets include free parking in Central Riverfront Garage and all food and beverages.

Originally conceived in 2010 by Scott Robertson, Carl Satterwhite, John Ryan, Francie Hiltz and Sue Lawrence, this annual event has consistently raised over $200,000 and continues to improve the lives of those suffering with mental illness.

Event details:

Location: Great American Ballpark, Champions Club.
Date: February 7, 2016; 6:00p.m., 6:30 p.m. kick-off
Tickets: $125; $75 young professional’s ticket
Register on-line at https://lindnercenterofhope.org/donate/touchdown or call 513-536-0328.
A generous list of sponsors makes this event possible. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.