The mission of Century Health is to provide quality mental health and substance abuse treatment and education to residents of Hancock County and nearby communities. Century Health is a non-profit organization staffed by caring and competent professionals.

Our Objectives:

¨ To provide effective, evidence-based services which promote recovery.

¨ To coordinate with other community resources to enhance the health and well being of our clients.

¨ To provide services in a confidential and respectful manner without discrimination.

 

Gary Bright, MPA, LSW
Director of Support and Advocacy Services

Support and Advocacy Services: Hancock County’s “Central Point of Contact” for the community’s natural and informal support services network for those individuals and families affected by mental illness or substance abuse. 

Contact information for support services:

    • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Hancock County:  Contact Gina Lewis at 419 429-1423, g_lnami@yahoo.com This group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm at Focus on Friends Drop In Center (see below). The first Tuesday is an educational presentation, the third Tuesday is a support group. Website: www.namiohio.org
    • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Hancock County Chapter: Contact Becky Hickle at 419-4229381, BEC1944@aol.com .  This group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 7pm – 8:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall in Findlay, Second Tuesday is an educational presentation, fourth Tuesday is a support group. DBSA website: www.dbsalliance.org
    • Behavioral Health Generations: www.bhg.org : Hancock County ADAMHS board is a link on this site and has lots of other resources listed there: www.bhg.org/boards/hancock.htm.
    • Focus On Friends Drop In Center. 509 Trenton Ave. Findlay, OH 45840. 419-423-5071.  12pm to 5pm Monday – Friday (call for extended hours) Lisa Wise, Director; focusonfriends@woh.rr.com. Helga Olson,Activities Director; fofactivities@woh.rr.com

Focus on Friends is a drop-in-center that provides a unique mix of education, leisure, friendship and support for people suffering with a mental illness. Their mission is "to be a trusting lifeline and safe haven that creates new opportunities and provides support, friendship, and social interaction for people with mental health issues.  Focus on Friends welcomes those who suffer with mental illness, their family members, their friends and anyone else who could benefit from peer support and are looking for meaning in their lives.  For more information about Focus on Friends you can call (419) 423-5071

For questions / more information about support / advocacy services in Hancock County, call or email Gary Bright, Director of Support and Advocacy Services at:
Century Health, 419 425-5050, gbright@centuryhealth.net

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