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MHC Support Tennessee Voices for Children

Integrated Health Cooperative (IHC) partnered with Saint Thomas Health and Susan G. Komen Foundation to offer patients mammogram screenings today. 15 consumers took part in the free event. This is the fourth of five mammogram screenings offered by IHC this year. The next screening will be available November 1st. IHC is MHC's primary care team.

The concrete has been poured and plumbing lines are in; we're moving our Clarksville location! The new facility is expected to be finished Fall 2017.

Each month MHC is adding staff and growing our services to reach more hearts and hands in need of behavioral health help. This month we're welcoming 35 more faces to the MHC team! That's more help and even more hope for Middle Tennessee. If you or someone you know is interested in joining an all-star team, here's a few open positions we're hiring for right now: https://www.mhc-tn.org/careers/career-portal/

MHC Supports Metro Nashville Public Schools Social and Emotional Learning Conference

Brianna Grant, LCSW Supervisor of Primary Care Partnerships for MHC presents at the Metro Nashville Public Schools Social and Emotional Learning Conference

MHC's Dickson school-based program is growing! The program has more than tripled since the beginning of 2016's school year. The team says collaboration with school staff, 'excellent' care management services, and engagement over the summer months are the secret sauce to their success.

Kaitlyn Bibb, Jama Malloy, and Amanda Pollard took time out of their weekend to participate in a Foster Care Awareness Event in Clarksville. It was a great opportunity to share MHC services with the community.

Care Manager Ashlee Boyd is a child and adolescent care manager in Mental Health Cooperative's Sumner office located in Gallatin, Tennessee. "I love that there is a “team” mindset throughout the office and that every teammate is willing to step up to the plate and help each other out." Ashlee shares her MHC success story, journeying with one consumer through self-harm to discover self-esteem. Read her story here: http://bit.ly/2tv79eJ

MHC's Dickson location supervisors sharing awareness of the behavioral health services MHC has to offer for seniors at the Senior Center.

Mental Health Cooperative Program Manager, Clay Harris, LPC-MHSP, has been named President-elect of the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association (TLPCA).

Everyday MHC is expanding into new communities in Middle Tennessee who need behavioral health help. Today we welcome 36 more minds to our growing MHC team. In this room, we believe there is help and refreshing hope ready to reach more hearts than ever.

MHC supports the groundbreaking of the new Erlanger/Acadia psychiatric hospital in Chattanooga directly across the street from our office.

Adam Graham, LPC/MHSP, Program Manager of Diversion Services at Mental Health Cooperative presented his “Opposite of Suicide” research at the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) conference in Phoenix, Arizona on April 30.

Zero Suicide Initiative Implementation panel discussion with Adam Graham, LPC/MHSP, Program Manager of Diversion Services at Mental Health Cooperative, TSPN Executive Director Scott Ridgeway, and Centerstone Research Institute’s Dr. Jennifer Lockman at the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

About 150 blue shirts filled Shelby Park on Saturday, April 8, as Team MHC took part in NAMI Davidson County's 5k run and walk. The annual event is a community effort to raise awareness for mental health. Photo credit: Memories by Murray 2017

Team MHC's Josh Thompson, Michael Randolph, Adam Graham, Trisha Keehn, Ashley Brown start the NAMI 5k race off together. Photo credit: Memories by Murray 2017

Team MHC's Brooke Miller runs for mental health awareness in NAMI's 5k run on Saturday, April 8th in East Nashville's Shelby Bottoms Park. Photo credit: Memories by Murray, 2017

Team MHC's Chance Littrell runs for mental health awareness in NAMI's 5k run on Saturday, April 8th in East Nashville's Shelby Bottoms Park. Littrell medaled second male in his age bracket. Photo credit: Memories by Murray, 2017

Team MHC's Adam Graham runs for mental health awareness in NAMI's 5k run on Saturday, April 8th in East Nashville's Shelby Bottoms Park. Photo credit: Memories by Murray, 2017

Team MHC's Kristen West runs for mental health awareness in NAMI's 5k run on Saturday, April 8th in East Nashville's Shelby Bottoms Park. Photo credit: Memories by Murray, 2017

Team MHC's Trisha Keehn and Ashley Brown run for mental health awareness in NAMI's 5k run on Saturday, April 8th in East Nashville's Shelby Bottoms Park. Keehn medaled first female in her age bracket. Photo credit: Memories by Murray, 2017

Team MHC's Leah Hardwick runs for mental health awareness in NAMI's 5k run on Saturday, April 8th in East Nashville's Shelby Bottoms Park. Photo credit: Memories by Murray, 2017

Team MHC's Traci Pekovitch, Kyle Wilson, Melissa Webb Oliver, Jason Oliver, and Ethan Oliver take a victory lap for mental health awareness around Shelby Park's lake. Photo credit: Memories by Murray, 2017

Crystal Beech and her family join Team MHC in Shelby Park on Saturday, April 8, for NAMI Davidson County's 5k run and walk. The annual event is a community effort to raise awareness for mental health. Photo courtesy of Randy Bauch

Team MHC's Kristen Guenther and Trisha Keehn take a victory lap for mental health awareness around Shelby Park's lake. Photo credit: Memories by Murray, 2017

About 150 blue shirts filled Shelby Park on Saturday, April 8, as Team MHC took part in NAMI Davidson County's 5k run and walk. The annual event is a community effort to raise awareness for mental health. Photo credit: Memories by Murray 2017

MHC's primary care team, Integrated Health Cooperative (IHC) partnered with Saint Thomas Health and Susan G. Komen Foundation to offer consumers mammogram screenings.

MHC's Amanda Bracht presents at the Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee "Incarceration and Behavioral Health Conference."

Metro Nashville Police Department SWAT Negotiators Team spent a week with MHC's crisis team being trained in real life behavioral health scenarios and educated in mental health issues impacting children and youth.

MHC's Kristen Guenther in Hickman County

MHC Supports Maury County Schools

Congrats to MHC CEO Pam Womack for being included in Nashville Medical News INCHARGE Health Care 2017, which recognizes Nashville’s top health care "decision makers" across all disciplines.

Susan Cope shared appreciation with Mental Health Cooperative's Michael Kirshner for his work on behalf of the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (Mid-Cumberland Council). Susan is the Regional Coordinator for the Mid-Cumberland Council and Michael is the current President.

Adam Graham, LPC/MHSP presented to the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (Mid-Cumberland Council) on “The Opposite of Suicide-What Can Be Done to Help our Youth.” Adam is the Program Manager for Emergency Psychiatric Diversion Services for Mental Health Cooperative (MHC). Graham is also Chair for the Zero Suicide Initiative for MHC, Chair of the Davidson County Suicide Prevention Task Force and is a Member of the Governor’s Suicide Prevention Advisory Council.

MHC's Dickson office recently expanded it's space and celebrated with an open house on Thursday, October 13.

MHC congratulates Metro Nashville Police Officer Allen Hall, IV on being recognized by NAMI Davidson County for their 2016 Well Within Humanitarian Award.

With the increase of mentally-ill being incarcerated and the required demand for proper care, the Nashville Sheriff’s Office depends heavily on the expertise of the MHC team. MHC's team assists the Davidson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) in managing inmates assigned to restrictive housing. The MHC team plays an integral role in reducing and/or eliminating the mentally-ill population from being housed in restrictive housing.

MHC supports National Alliance on Mental Illness-Davidson County at their Well Within award luncheon

MHC new hires spend their first week on the job in our 'New Employee Orientation' becoming acquainted with the organization and work responsibilities. MHC is looking for outstanding candidates who want to influence, inspire and impact lives. We are a fast paced, team oriented organization that strives to provide compassionate, quality services to those in our care. Join our team today and be a part of the positive change in our community. For more information on how you can join our over 600 caring professionals, check out our career portal at https://mhc-tn.org/careers/career-portal/

MHC's Jenn Hennessee partners with Chattanooga's Mental Health Court and The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) alongside public health and social services to recognize the month of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Photo courtesy of Daily Post Athenian

MHC's Mobile Crisis counselors, Jeremy Miller and Adam Graham, at the Mayor’s Public Forum on Race, Equity and Leadership Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Nashville's Music City Center. Over a thousand residents shared stories about how to move Nashville towards the goal of racial equality. The forum brought out tough emotions on the subject. MHC's team of counselors were on hand to help participants process the distress and provide the support they needed.

MHC Supports the Metro Schools Antioch Cluster Back to School Bash

MHC Clarksville Supports the Montgomery County Health Fair

In partnership with Saint Thomas Health and Susan G. Komen Foundation, MHC's primary care clinic, Integrated Health Cooperative, brought the bus to several clinic locations to offer consumers free mammogram screenings.

On Saturday, April 9, over 150 MHC employees, family and friends joined hands to celebrate physical wellness and mental wellness in the annual NAMI Davidson 5k run/walk.

MHC Team T-shirts: Mental Wellness and Physical Wellness go Hand in Hand. Over 150 MHC employees, family and friends made up Team MHC in the NAMI Davidson 5k run/walk on April 9, 2016.

Care Management Supervisor Betsy Holmes joining the fun with Team MHC at the NAMI Davidson 5k run on Saturday, April 9, 2016.

Triage Specialist Kira Cole and fiance' Tim Summers (far left) along with Crisis Supervisor Michael Randolph and Director of Communications Trisha Keehn were all smiles after crossing the 5k run finish line on behalf of Team MHC in the NAMI Davidson 5k on Saturday, April 9, 2016.

A few of Team MHC trying to keep warm at the NAMI Davidson 5k run on Saturday, April 9, 2016. It was 38 degrees!

MHC celebrates the opening of their Cleveland site!

MHC Case Manager, Julie Sackett, was awarded the "One with Courage - Healing" Award from the Child Advocacy Awards dinner in Chattanooga on April 6, 2016. Julie was nominated for going above and beyond to support children in mental health crisis.

MHC Case Manager, Julie Sackett, was awarded the "One with Courage - Healing" Award from the Child Advocacy Awards dinner in Chattanooga on April 6, 2016. MHC teammates were there to celebrate with Julie. Pictured left to right: Jessi Brady, Johnnie Combs, Kim Batson, Julie Sackett, Eve Nite, Whitney Toothman, and Dorain McNabb.

MHC and Kimber Dills, VP of Human Resources, have been recognized for the retirement plan offered to employees. The 2016 Plan Sponsor of the Year award honors MHC's 403(B) plan above the rest in the nation. This award looks at the richness of program offerings, commitment to the program, and leadership and innovation.

MHC senior leadership team celebrates Antioch location staff.

MHC Enjoying Antioch High School's Parent and Community Partners Appreciation Breakfast. Pictured is school-based therapist Brandi Vann, Care Manager Kelsey Yarbrough and Antioch Community Liason Laurissa Garlington.

MHC’s Kristen Guenther Supports Women’s Heart Health in Hickman County

Adam Graham, MHC Supervisor of Diversion Services is appointed to Tennessee Suicide Prevention Advisory Council.

Pam Womack, CEO of Mental Health Cooperative, was recognized in the 2016 Nashville Business Journal “IN CHARGE Healthcare” publication, highlighting who’s who of Nashville healthcare executives.

CJ Cannon accepts Middle Tennessee's Nurse of the Year Award in Behavioral Health at March of Dimes annual Gala on December 8, 2015.

MHC CEO Pam Womack celebrates the company's 22 years with Steve Sheehan and Michael Kirshner.

MHC employees celebrate 22 years together with a festive party.

CEO Pam Womack celebrates MHC's 22 years with employees who have a hand in the organization's success.

MHC employees Andrea Westerfield and Jenn Hennessee enjoy an evening out with the team to celebrate 22 years as an organization.

MHC's Steve Sheehan and Ruth vanBergen having fun with the decorations at MHC's anniversary party celebrating 22 years.

MHC at Night Out Against Crime at Don Fox Community Park in Lebanon, TN.

MHC Antioch Staff welcoming students back to school at Apollo Middle Prep where we school based services.

MHC supports LOVE'S HEALTHY START FESTIVAL on Saturday, August 8th. The festival was led by State Rep. Harold Love, Jr., as part of the Third Annual Weekend of Hope. This was a community-wide initiative to ensure a brighter future for children in the greater Nashville community. Urban League of Middle Tennessee put together the program.

Portland high school MHC therapist Jamie Brandmair and case manager Michelle Whited (left) at PHS's back to school event.

MHC's Adam Graham, Supervisor of Diversion Services and Michael Randolph, Supervisor of Crisis Services present at the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Regional Meeting.

MHC's business development specialists Jenn Hennessee and Kristen Guenther represent at the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network.

MHC's chief clinical officer, Amanda Bracht with Timothy L. Takacs at the 2015 Time Out Workshop. Bracht spoke to the crowd of nearly 200 professionals who serve the elderly and disabled on providing mental healthcare services in the community.

Adam Graham, MHC Supervisor of Diversion Services, speaking on NAMI TN Radio Hour about our Diversion services (far left). Also pictured, Roger Stewart, Deputy Director of NAMI TN (middle) and Vik Moore, Peer Recovery Coordinator for TDMHSAS (far right).

MHC therapist, Brianna Grant, presents “Helping Traumatized Children Learn-A Toolkit for Educators" at the Metro Nashville Public Schools Social Emotional Learning (SEL) conference on June 19, 2015. Over 700 professionals packed into the conference that partners MNPS and Alignment Nashville in an effort to improve behavioral health services to students in Nashville public schools.

Medical Director for MHC Child Psychiatry, Dr. David Patzer, serving his sixth year as a physician at The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The event is an annual four-day music festival held at Great Stage Park on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee. This year brought over 80,000 fans from around the country.

Antioch Family Resource Center Shows Appreciation to MHC

MHC Partners with Rainbow Kids Clinic in Clarksville

Karen “Missy” Wallace is one of our nurses who leads the MHC homeless outreach. On June 2, 2015, she was honored at the Salute to Nurses dinner held at the City Winery, put on by the Tennessean.

MHC partners with Portland Children's Clinic beginning Summer 2015

MHC partners with Plateau Pediatrics. Pictured here (left to right): Sheri Burnett, Clinical Supervisor of Plateau Pediatrics, Natalie Whorton, Therapist for MHC, Brianna Grant, Pediatric Practices Supervisor for MHC, Villa Edwards, Practice Administrator of Plateau Pediatrics.

MHC Supports NAMI Tennessee

Steve Sheehan, LCSW, honored by the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association (TLPCA) with the “2015 Community Service Award” for his commitment to providing outstanding clinical supervision and training to Masters degree prepared students seeking licensure in Tennessee.

Evelyn Yeargin & Eddie George at NAMI Gala

MHC Chattanooga Hosts Tennessee Commission on Children & Youth Event

Nearly 100 MHC employees participated in NAMI’s 5k run and walk on April 11, 2015. The annual event raises awareness for mental health.

MHC therapist Stephanie Smith provides services in Cumberland Pediatrics office

Tullahoma Pediatrics

MHC Chattanooga celebrates one year in the community!

MHC Antioch in Action

Mental Health Cooperative Antioch Location

Mental Health Cooperative Chattanooga Location

Mental Health Cooperative Cookeville Location

MHC provides primary care as Integrated Health Cooperative

Mental Health Cooperative Nashville Location