Therapy - Group

Behavioral Health

Our Philosophy

At Child Focus, we recognize the importance of identifying and treating mental health issues as early as possible and offering a wide range of services.  Mental disorders affect not only the children and adults who have them, but also individuals around them.  It is imperative that mental health issues are addressed in the context of a family partnership and all of Child Focus' behavioral health services require involvement of the primary caregiver.  The critical tasks of mental health services include promoting healthy relationships, improving behavioral and emotional functioning, thus drastically increasing the likelihood of success in life.

 

Our Accreditation

Child Focus’ mental health programs are certified by Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) and accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).  Child Focus contracts with the Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Board and Brown County Mental Health & Addiction Services Board.

 

Our Staff

Mental health disorders are complex and require care by a multidisciplinary treatment team that promotes high standards of care and best practice.  Our Child Focus Behavioral Health staff specialize in treating child, adolescent and adult mental health issues.  Our combined expertise utilizing a range of mental health professionals is used to deliver seamless, comprehensive care to the individual.  Learn more about our team by clicking the directory below.

Staff Directory

Community Programs
We strive to improve our community by providing quality services through collaboration and responsive programming.

Services

Therapy - Group

Group Therapy is provided based on presenting concerns. Group days and times are based upon referral needs and are subject to change. Our current groups include:

Summer:


Summer Empowerment Group

Develop social skills, positive friendships and support systems. 

Ages: 8-12
Location: Batavia Elementary School
Hours: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 am

Community Learning Group

Develop summer routines, empathy and problem-solving skills and positive friendships. 

Ages: 6-11 
Location: Felicity Community Building
Hours: Tuesdays in June 9-10:30 am


Clermont County Day Treatment*

Daily group therapy, develop coping skills and improve interpersonal relationships.  

Ages: School age
Location: Carter Center for Educational Excellence
Hours: June 5-July 28, Monday-Friday 8:30 am-12:30 pm
*School district referrals only.

 

Brown County Day Treatment*

Daily group therapy, develop coping skills and improve interpersonal relationships.  

Ages: School age
Location: RUHL Middle School
Hours: May 31-July 21, Monday-Friday 8 am-12 pm
*School district referrals only.

Parenting:


Active Parenting

Develop parenting skills for your family's individualized needs.

Ages: Parents
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm

Cooperative Co-Parenting*

Develop and practice the skills to successfully co-parent.

Ages: Parents
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Mondays 6-7 pm
*Court referrals only

Social Skills:


Together Group

Build your social skills.

Ages: 6-8
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Thursdays 6-7 pm

Ages: 9-12
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Tuesdays 6-7 pm

 

Mastering the Social Exchange

Build your social skills.

Ages: 7-13
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Tuesdays 6-7 pm


Mastering the Social Exchange

Build your social skills.

Ages: 14-17
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Tuesdays 6-7 pm

Emotional Regulation:


I Feel Angry!

Anger management grouped by age.

Ages: 4-6
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Mondays 5-6 pm


Anger Management

Anger management grouped by age.

Ages: 7-9
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm


Anger Management

Anger management grouped by age.

Ages: 10-13
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm


Anger Management

Anger management grouped by age.

Ages: 14-17
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm


DBT

Emotional regulation.

Ages: Teens
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Mondays 5-6 pm


Connections

Improve your mood and self-esteem.

Ages: Females age 10-13
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm

 

Connections

Improve your mood and self-esteem.

Ages: Females age 14-17
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm

ADHD:


ADHD

Managing ADHD.

Ages: 5-7 
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm


ADHD

Managing ADHD.

Ages: 8-11 
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm

LGBTQIA+:


Rainbow Resilience

LGBTQIA+ youth.

Ages: 11-14
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Thursdays 7:15-8:15 pm

 

LGBTQIA+ youth.

Ages: 15-18
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Thursdays 7:15-8:15 pm

Grief & Loss:


Grief Group Manage grief regarding death, divorce, pet loss, etc.

Ages: 8-11
Location: TBD
Hours: TBD

Behavioral Regulation:


Healthy Boundaries Group

Develop friendship skills and maintain healthy relationships, boundaries and social norms.

Ages: Grouped by ages 10-14 and 15-18 and gender
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Wednesdays 4-5 pm

Develop friendship skills and maintain healthy relationships, boundaries and social norms.

Ages: Grouped by ages 10-14 and 15-18 and gender
Location: Brown County Office
Hours: Thursdays 4-5 pm

Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors

Behavioral regulation in a group treatment setting.

Ages: 13-18
Location: Clermont County Office
Hours: Mondays 5-6:30 pm

Behavioral regulation in a group treatment setting.

Ages: 18-21
Location: Brown County Office
Hours: Thursdays 6-7:30 pm

 

 

Specialized Programs

Mental Health in Early Childhood

Child Focus has been providing Mental Health in Early Childhood services since the 1990’s and is considered a leader in the state in this area.  Classroom consultation provides early childhood teaching staff with tools necessary for working effectively with young children, focusing specifically on providing social-emotion supports in Head Start classrooms and child care classrooms in Clermont, Brown and Adams counties.  Specialists provide consultation to administrators, teachers, parents or other adults to recommend behavior modification strategies and to provide support or suggestions to better meet student needs.  Individual intervention/prevention services are offered for children who have been identified as being at risk for removal from the center due to severe behavioral difficulties. The Early Childhood Treatment team also offers diagnostic assessments, individual and family therapy, case management, psychological testing, and group therapy services.

Child Focus is also a recipient of the Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services (OMHAS) Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant.  Through this grant, 2 consultants provide mental health consultation and professional development to early childhood programs in 16 counties in Southern Ohio.

17,899

children, adolescents and adults served by Behavioral Health

98

percentage of persons served reporting high satisfaction and improved symptoms and functioning

2,783

life-saving interventions provided by the Crisis Hotline 528-SAVE

Registration & Fees

Registration Packets

Child Registration Packet
Click here to download the CHILD registration packet. Please print out the forms and complete them. You can then return completed forms to the office during office hours or email completed forms to CMHForms@child-focus.org.

Adult Registration Packet
Click here to download the ADULT registration packet. Please print out the forms and complete them. You can then return completed forms to the office during office hours or email completed forms to CMHForms@child-focus.org.

Client Handbook
Click here to download the Client Handbook. The Client Handbook includes your rights and responsibilities, the notice of privacy practices, the grievance policy and procedures, service locations and hours, an explanation of services, and ethical standards. 

Registration

Child Focus is a private non-profit agency, funded by state and federal funds, insurance, Medicaid, fees based on a sliding fee scale, contract agencies, United Way and funds from the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board, the Clermont County Mental Health levy, as well as the Brown County Mental Health and Recovery Board.

Step 1
Please call 513.752.1555 to speak with a Registration Specialist for questions or help completing the registration packet. Registration materials can be completed in the comfort of your home by downloading the registration packets. Alternately, you may come into the office to request a packet and complete it in the waiting room.

Step 2
When you bring in the registration packet or come in to the office to complete the packet, please bring the following documents:

  • Client's Social Security number
  • Parent's/Guardian’s Social Security number (if registering a child)
  • Proof of Insurance/Medicaid/Medicare
  • Proof of Income (wages, child support, disability, social security)
  • Custody Papers, if applicable
  • If you are scanning and emailing your registration, please scan and email the above items, along with the registration packet.

Step 3
You will have the opportunity to discuss services that best meet the needs of the client and express your preferences.

Step 4   
After completing and submitting your Registration Packet along with the other required information (see 2. above), you will be contacted to schedule an Intake Assessment. To provide a complete and thorough assessment, this appointment will take approximately 2 hours.

Hours

Flexible scheduling options for busy families include evening and weekend appointments at three convenient locations in Mt. Carmel, Mt. Orab and Norwood. In addition, services can be provided in your child's school, in your home, and in other community locations and on-call support is available 24 hours a day! 

 

Mt. Carmel


Hours:

M-Th: 8am-9pm

F: 8am-4:30pm

Sat: 8am-4:30pm (by appointment)


4633 Aicholtz Road

Cincinnati, Ohio 45244

Phone: (513) 752-1555

Fax: (513) 753-2144

 

Mt. Orab


Hours:

M-Th: 8am-8pm

F: 8am-4:30pm


710 N. High Street

Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154

Phone: (937) 444-1613

Fax: (937) 444-1605

 

Norwood


Hours:

M-Th: 12pm-8:30pm

 


4411 Montgomery Road, Suite 201

Cincinnati, Ohio 45212

Phone: (513) 685-5040

Fax: (513) 685-5052