SEEDS
of Hope
Agency Newsletter | Summer 2024
Walk Right In. We’re Ready When You Are. Millions of people in the U.S. are impacted by mental illness each year, and timely access to person-centered care can be a lifeline for individuals and families in crisis. However, with a significant behavioral health provider workforce shortage across the country, almost a third (28.2%) of all adults with a mental illness are not able to receive the treatment they need (2024 State of Mental Health in America). At OhioGuidestone we are focused on innovative accessible care models that eliminate barriers to access and reduce wait time for services, including the addition of immediate walk-in service options across our footprint. From our Behavioral Health Urgent Cares to our Walk-In Clinics for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and our Rapid Access to Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder, OhioGuidestone is responding to the needs of our communities and providing alternative ways
for individuals to receive the support they need precisely when they need it. These models help bridge the gap in access to care and eliminate barriers for those in need of services. According to a study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and CNN, 90 percent of Americans believe there is a mental health crisis in the United States. An alarming number of young adults surveyed—more than half—report seeking mental health services, but services were not accessible to them. At the heart of OhioGuidestone’s strategic initiatives is the recognition that urgent behavioral health needs require immediate intervention. Through our established Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Berea, Cleveland, and an upcoming expansion to Bryan, Ohio, OhioGuidestone provides walk-in Urgent Care for Behavioral Health and continued on page 2