Overview
We empower individuals living with mental illness to live more meaningful lives in the community.
Tags
- Nonprofit Organization
- Mental Health Service
Description
The RCHC is a non-profit program that helps empower individuals with mental illness to live more meaningful lives in the community. Our center is directed by individuals who have overcome the obstacles of their own mental illness, has been in existence since May of 2006.
Initially funded through a grant from the Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and matching funds from the Hamilton County Community Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (HCCMHRSB). Although the RCHC is now primarily funded by the HCCMHRSB, the RCHC has consistently increased its overall budget through various grants, donations, and social enterprise activities. During FY 2013 the RCHC has served approximately 500 individuals.
The RCHC takes a holistic approach to recovery by focusing on recovery education, physical wellness, computer skills development, creative expressions, job readiness, academic advancement, personal growth, support groups, and community involvement.
Besides serving as role models, the staff and volunteers teach and lead a variety of classes and activities with the goal of helping members return to work or school, pursue interests and hobbies in the community, and live satisfying lives.
The RCHC is designed to be a stepping-stone to full integration into community living. As such, we strive to help individuals access the resources and supports necessary for them to develop or strengthen skills, increase empowerment, and improve quality of life. To that end, the RCHC places a strong emphasis on collaboration with community organizations as we believe that exposure to, and interaction with, our universities, community organizations, art museums, etc. opens the door to opportunities for growth and integration for members.
