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About the Recovery Center of Hamilton County

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Promoting Wellness, Inspiring Hope, and Changing Lives since 2006
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About US

Recovery Center of Hamilton County (RCHC) is a non-profit program that helps empower individuals with mental illness to live more meaningful lives in the community.  Our center is a peer-run organization (PRO) directed by individuals who have overcome the obstacles of their own mental illness. We have been serving individuals proudly since May 2006. 

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RCHC is a mental health and wellness organization that helps aid in the mental health recovery of individuals in the Hamilton County area. We provide wellness-based classes everyday from 9:00am - 3:45pm. These classes don't provide you with "school credits", but they do provide you with self-discovery, life skills, and tools to aid you in your recovery. We pride ourselves on being a peer-run organization where individuals can feel understood and validated. We believe that through community, we can all find healing. ​​

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. 

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The staff and volunteers, besides serving as role models, teach and lead a variety of classes and activities. Our goal is to help members return to work or school, pursue their interests and hobbies in the community, and live satisfying lives.

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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 support 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. can open the door to opportunities for growth and integration for members.

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Initially, RCHC was 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.

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Mission, Vision, Values

Recovery Center of Hamilton County's Mission Statement

 

Promote health and wellness through empowerment, education, and peer support so individuals affected by mental illness can live fulfilling lives in our community.

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Grants, Collaborations & Presentations with The Recovery Center of Hamilton County

Meet our partners and check out all the work RCHC is doing in the community. 

Funding Grants

& Donors

Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board (MHRSB)

 

Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati

 

Ohio Empowerment Coalition (OEC) - Coming to Your Community Grant

 

SAMHSA - Million Hearts Grant

 

William G. and Mary Jane Helms Charitable Foundation

 

SAMHSA - Wellness Grant

 

SAMHSA - Technical Assistance Grant

 

USPRA Ohio

 

Interact For Health - Join the Fun

 

Ohio Arts Council

 

Stella M. Buerger Charitable Trust 

 

OhioMHAS - SWAN

Collaborations

Xavier University - Occupational Therapy Program

 

Christ Hospital - Nursing Program

 

University of Cincinnati - Nursing Program

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Cincinnati State Nursing Program

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Mental Health Association - Crisis Intervention Training

 

St. Margaret Hall - Turn a Frown Around Volunteer Project

 

Cincinnati Taekwondo Center

 

NAMI

 

Cincinnati Art Club

 

Mount St. Joseph University - Service Learning

 

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services

 

IKRON Inc.

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La Soupe 

Presentations

2006 "Developing and Implementing Recovery Oriented Services"  at Ohio USPRA

 

2007 "Developing and Implementing Recovery Oriented Services"  at Summit Behavioral Healthcare Lunch and Learn

 

2008 "Using Outcomes to Facilitate Recovery, Modify Programming and Sustain Funding" at National USPRA Conference

 

2008 "Peer Support" at Mental Health Association Roundtable

 

2008 "Changing Lives, Fighting Stigma and Connecting with the Community Thru the Arts" at National USPRA Conference

 

2008 "Changing Lives, Fighting Stigma and Connecting with the Community Thru the Arts" at Ohio USPRA Conference

 

2010 "Utilizing Computers and Technology Training to Enhance Mental Health Recovery" at Wellness Management and Recovery Conference

 

2010 "Health and Wellness" at Wellness Management and Recovery Conference

 

2010 "Community Education and Technical Assistance" at Wellness Management and Recovery Conference

 

2011 "Supported Employment in a Peer Environment" at Wellness Management and Recovery Conference

 

2011 "Implementing Fidelity Assessment Common Ingredient Tool (FACIT)" at Ohio Empowerment Coalition Conference

 

2014 "Shared Decision Making Learning Community Project" Presented to SAMHSA Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy BRSS TACS

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2019  "Improving Your Health and Wellness within Peer Run Organizations"  Presented at the 2019 Peer Recovery Supporter Conference: Professionalizing the Workforce

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2019  "Laughter Yoga"  Presented at 

the 2019 Peer Recovery Supporter Conference:  Professionalizing the Workforce

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2020 "Supporting Peers through a Pandemic: How Technology Can Make Peer Support Accessible" Presented for the National Association of Peer Supporters.

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2020 Employing Young Adults in a peer workforce. Presented by OHMAS 

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2021 " Rc After Dark's Writing for Healing" Presented at the Ask Me Who I Am Conference for Young Adults. 

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