CHNK Behavioral Health

CHNK Behavioral Health CHNK Behavioral Health is a premier provider of mental health and addiction treatment services.

CHNK began as a traditional orphanage in 1882, offering a safe shelter to children whose parent(s) had died or whose family was unable to provide care due to poverty, addiction, or abuse. In the 1980s, the organization transitioned to residential care for children in state custody due to substantiated cases of extreme neglect and/or abuse in their families of origin. CHNK continues to provide this type of care for youth from all 120 counties in Kentucky. CHNK’s mission to create holistic partnerships for health and wellness that are inclusive, innovative, and inspiring is reflected in the diverse populations that the organization serves, employs, and partners with:

• 35% of CHNK clients identify as coming from diverse communities (both in terms of race/ethnicity and also LGBTQ status)
• 38% of CHNK employees identify as coming from diverse communities (both in terms of race/ethnicity and LGBTQ status)
• 62% of CHNK employees identify as female and represent all levels of the organization, including C-level officers, medical staff, and clinical staff. CHNK operates three campuses in Northern Kentucky, two of which provide 24/7 care. The organization employs a staff of over 100 healthcare professionals who offer an integrated approach to treatment. In recent years, in an effort to address the significant number of youth entering state’s custody, CHNK secured two new state-issued licenses that empowered CHNK to launch new treatment programs aimed at prevention and intervention. CHNK’s robust continuum of care includes the following treatment services:

Therapeutic Academic Services, including Day Treatment/Partial Hospitalization - In partnership with three Northern Kentucky school districts, CHNK marries traditional academic services with therapeutic treatment services for high-risk elementary, middle, and high school students unable to navigate a traditional school environment due to their behavioral health needs. Prevention Services – CHNK’s Pillars of Support program benefits students aged 10 to 14; the program helps students develop positive social skills and healthy recreation habits, work towards academic success, and address behavioral health needs. Outpatient Services - These services benefit children, adolescents, and adults who have mental health barriers, need addiction treatment, or are exhibiting other behaviors that have negatively impacted their daily lives at home, in the classroom, in the workplace, and within the community. Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) – CHNK offers multiple IOPs that follow a structured, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach to therapeutic care for adolescents, teenagers, and adults who need help recognizing, managing, and overcoming mental health and/ or substance use disorders. Targeted Case Management - For youth and families requiring assistance outside of their behavioral health needs, CHNK Targeted Case Managers provide individualized attention that helps connect each client and family with other community resources and/or services that may be beneficial to them. Family Preservation Program (FPP) – This program helps to strengthen families and keep children safely at home rather than being placed into foster care or a group residential treatment center. FPP is a collaboration between CHNK Behavioral Health and the Kentucky Department for Community-Based Services (DCBS); it is funded through state and federal funding. Psychiatric Residential Treatment – CHNK provides 24/7, residential care for boys aged 8 to 17 who are experiencing one or more significant mental health diagnoses and are either at risk of psychiatric hospitalization or have been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. CHNK is the only behavioral healthcare provider in Northern Kentucky licensed to provide this care. Private Child Care (PCC) Residential Treatment - This program provides 24/7 therapeutic care for male youth between the ages of 7 and 17 who have been removed from their families of origin due to substantiated cases of abuse or neglect and are now in the custody of the state of Kentucky.

Welcome to CHNK, Justin Hogan!We are excited to welcome Justin Hogan as CHNK’s new Major Gifts Officer.Justin brings a d...
09/30/2025

Welcome to CHNK, Justin Hogan!

We are excited to welcome Justin Hogan as CHNK’s new Major Gifts Officer.
Justin brings a deep commitment to community engagement and a strong track record in philanthropic leadership. In this role, he will collaborate with donors and partners to help drive CHNK’s mission forward and expand our impact.

We are thrilled to have you on board, Justin welcome to the CHNK team!






A special thank you to Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center for organizing a collection of art supplies to benefit CHNK. The...
09/23/2025

A special thank you to Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center for organizing a collection of art supplies to benefit CHNK.

These donations will provide our clients with opportunities for creativity, self-expression, and healing through art.




Creative activities and art making can boost a young person’s self-esteem, regardless of ability level. Art making also helps with communicating, expressing ones self, and increasing cognitive thinking!

Help us collect art supplies to donate to the CHCHNK Behavioral HealthNow through October 10th we will be collecting children's art supplies such as markers, paints, paint brushes, colored pencils, glue, and more! You can drop off your donation to the office at Baker Hunt, or if you are a student, you can drop them off at the donation box by the coffee station.

THANK YOU for helping children communicate and express themselves through art making!

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years at CHNK! 🎉Join us in congratulating Bob Dochterman, Accounting Manager, on his 5-year anniversary ...
09/23/2025

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years at CHNK! 🎉

Join us in congratulating Bob Dochterman, Accounting Manager, on his 5-year anniversary with CHNK Behavioral Health!

Bob’s work behind the scenes supports our mission to transform the health of individuals and communities. We are grateful for his dedication!

Thank you, Bob!




Now Accepting Referrals – Inpatient Residential Beds AvailableCHNK Behavioral Health currently has openings in our 24/7 ...
09/22/2025

Now Accepting Referrals – Inpatient Residential Beds Available

CHNK Behavioral Health currently has openings in our 24/7 Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), the only licensed PRTF serving Kentucky’s Northern Bluegrass region. We provide intensive, trauma-informed care within a structured and supportive therapeutic setting for children and adolescents in need.

To refer a patient or request additional information:
Email: referrals@chnk.org
Call: 1-844-YES-CHNK
Visit: chnk.org/get-help/schedule-a-consultation

Access to timely care is essential. Contact us today to learn how our residential services can make a positive impact.









Celebrating 19 Years – Jenny Wichmann! 🎉Please join us in congratulating Jenny Wichmann, who celebrated 19 amazing years...
09/17/2025

Celebrating 19 Years – Jenny Wichmann! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Jenny Wichmann, who celebrated 19 amazing years with CHNK on September 6th!

Jenny has worn many hats since joining CHNK in 2006. Including Training Coordinator, HR Director, and now HR Manager. Today, she plays a vital role in onboarding and hiring across the entire organization, supporting new team members from day one and ensuring a smooth start to their journey with CHNK.

Her dedication, compassion, and steady leadership have helped shape CHNK’s culture and support our mission in countless ways. 💚

Jenny, thank you for your 19 years of outstanding service!





🌱 Growth Starts from the Ground Up 🌸At CHNK, our clients are getting their hands in the dirt — literally! Through garden...
09/16/2025

🌱 Growth Starts from the Ground Up 🌸

At CHNK, our clients are getting their hands in the dirt — literally! Through gardening, they are learning about patience, nurturing, and the beauty of watching something bloom.

From planting flowers to harvesting small vegetables, gardening offers more than just fresh air. It helps reduce anxiety, build responsibility, and create a peaceful routine that supports emotional healing. 🌿💚

Every bloom is a reminder: growth is always possible.

Want to help us keep our gardens growing? Check out our Amazon Wish List for gardening tools, seeds, gloves, and more:

👉 https://a.co/bG1S79C

Together, we can help healing take root. 🌻







Now Accepting Referrals – Inpatient Residential Beds AvailableCHNK Behavioral Health currently has openings in our 24/7 ...
09/15/2025

Now Accepting Referrals – Inpatient Residential Beds Available

CHNK Behavioral Health currently has openings in our 24/7 Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), the only licensed PRTF serving Kentucky’s Northern Bluegrass region. We provide intensive, trauma-informed care within a structured and supportive therapeutic setting for children and adolescents in need.

To refer a patient or request additional information:

Email: referrals@chnk.org
Call: 1-844-YES-CHNK
Visit: chnk.org/get-help/schedule-a-consultation

Access to timely care is essential. Contact us today to learn how our residential services can make a positive impact.









Visioning a Brighter FutureAt CHNK, we believe in the power of hope and sometimes, hope looks like scissors, glue, and a...
09/15/2025

Visioning a Brighter Future

At CHNK, we believe in the power of hope and sometimes, hope looks like scissors, glue, and a big dream.

Last week, our clients created vision boards as a part of their healing journey. Through art and imagination, they explored who they want to be, what they want to overcome, and the futures they are striving toward.

Every image cut and word chosen reflects resilience, strength, and the courage to dream again.

We are incredibly proud of their work and inspired by their visions. Let’s keep walking with them toward brighter days. 💚






We are proud to celebrate our own Mia Neal, MSSW, LCSW, LISW.In addition to her leadership as CHNK’s Clinical Health Inn...
09/12/2025

We are proud to celebrate our own Mia Neal, MSSW, LCSW, LISW.

In addition to her leadership as CHNK’s Clinical Health Innovations Manager, Mia is a Certified EMDR, TF-CBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) clinician.

She is bringing this expertise into the classroom in her new role as adjunct professor with Northern Kentucky University through the innovative NKU PATH Fellowship - a first-of-its-kind program developed in partnership between CHNK and NKU.

The NKU PATH Fellowship provides paid internships, hands-on learning, and embedded classroom experiences for MSW students preparing to enter the behavioral health field. Through this partnership between CHNK and NKU, the next generation of healers will be equipped with trauma-informed, evidence-based practices to expand access to care in our region.





🦋 From Caterpillar to Butterfly 🐛Transformation takes time, patience, and care. Here at CHNK, we are honored to witness ...
09/11/2025

🦋 From Caterpillar to Butterfly 🐛

Transformation takes time, patience, and care. Here at CHNK, we are honored to witness it every day.

Just like a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, our clients go through powerful journeys of growth and healing. With the right support, encouragement, and community, they begin to spread their wings and discover the strength within themselves to soar.

Every small step matters and every story of transformation is worth celebrating.








Welcome to CHNK, Whitney O'Neal! We are excited to welcome Whitney O'Neal as CHNK’s new Major Gifts Officer.Whitney brin...
09/10/2025

Welcome to CHNK, Whitney O'Neal!

We are excited to welcome Whitney O'Neal as CHNK’s new Major Gifts Officer.

Whitney brings a passion for relationship-building and a strong background in philanthropy. In her new role, she will be working closely with donors and community partners to support CHNK’s ongoing growth and impact.

Welcome to the team, Whitney, we are thrilled to have you at CHNK.






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200 Home Road, Devou Park
Covington, KY
41011

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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CHNK Behavioral Health

Established in 1882, Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky (CHNK) is a premier provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services. Outpatient and residential services are geared towards youth who have experienced abuse, neglect, addiction, or other serious trauma. Operating out of three convenient locations across Northern Kentucky, our team of 100 healthcare professionals takes a trauma-informed and family-focused approach to treatment, annually impacting over 1,500 youth and family members across the region.

Our outpatient services benefit school-age youth who are experiencing behavioral health issues and/or addiction. The outpatient services team is headquartered in the Deaconess Health Check at CHNK facility in downtown Covington, but treatment may be provided in school, in the home, or in another community environment - wherever is most comfortable for the child and family.

CHNK’s award-winning Therapeutic Day School marries traditional academic services with treatment services for high-risk middle school and high school student populations. Throughout the school day, students have access to treatment services such as individual, group, and recreation therapy, clinical deescalation, crisis management, addiction treatment, and an onsite licensed medical team. It is operated in partnership with Covington Independent Public Schools (CIPS).

CHNK’s Day Treatment services for elementary school age youth provide comprehensive therapeutic and academic care, creating an environment in which students with behavioral health needs can better manage anxiety, emotions, problematic behavior, and mental illness while still engaging in learning. Rather than attend class in a traditional academic setting, students in Day Treatment attend class in a dedicated building on CHNK's Devou Park campus.