Company Research Report: Communicare, Inc.
1. Company Overview
- Name of the Company: Communicare, Inc.
- Mission of the Company: To provide behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services to residents in the Lincoln Trail ADD District of Kentucky.
- Founded: 1967
- Founder: Communicare was established following the Community Mental Health Act of 1963.
- Key People:
- Lisa Wise, Chief Executive Officer
- Missy Brown, Compliance Director
- Cheryl Daniels, Corporate Executive Assistant
- Kristy McGrew, CCBHC Project Evaluator
- Cindy Norfleet, Human Resources Director
- Russell Parrott, Information Technology Director
- Paul Mayfield, Operations Director
- Dr. Glenna Major, Medical Director
- Tiffaney Haynes, Chief Financial Officer
- Headquarters: Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Number of Employees: Over 10,000 clients served annually.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- What is the Company Known For: Communicare is known for being a community partner that addresses the goals of the Community Mental Health Act, providing a wide array of services across various counties in Kentucky.
2. Products and Services
2.1 Behavioral Health Services
- Children's Behavior Health Services: Specialized care and recommendations for children and adolescents with behavioral difficulties.
- Adult Behavioral Health Services: Includes outpatient therapy, alcohol and drug counseling, psychiatric care, and school-based services.
2.2 Crisis Services
- Child Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU): A 12-bed unit offering therapy and psychiatric evaluations for youth ages 4 to 18.
- Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit (ACSU): A 24-hour service providing support to stabilize adults in mental health crises.
- 988 National Suicide Line: A crisis line providing immediate support.
- iHOPE: A program offering therapeutic support to adolescents experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
2.3 Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities Services
- ABI Waiver and ABI-LTC Waiver: Medicaid waiver programs offering various supportive services for individuals with brain injuries.
- Community Habilitation and Vocational Services: Programs aimed at integrating individuals with developmental disabilities into the community through employment opportunities.
- Residential Support Programs: Including group homes, adult foster care, and semi-independent living arrangements.
2.4 Kentucky Moms Maternal Assistance Towards Recovery (MATR)
- Programs: Offers prevention education and case management services, focusing on maternal assistance towards recovery.
- Service Locations: Available statewide in Kentucky.
3. Recent Developments
- New Partnership: Communicare has recently announced a merger with Four Rivers Behavioral Health in Paducah, Kentucky, to better serve rural communities.
- National Recognition: The Lifespring Unit, in partnership with Baptist Health-Hardin, has received the "Heroes in the Fight" award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
- Crisis Line Implementation: The introduction of the 988 National Suicide Line in July 2022 has facilitated immediate aid to over 1500 individuals.
4. Partnerships
- Healthcare Collaboration: Partnered with Baptist Health-Hardin to provide inpatient psychiatric care.
- Community and Business Partnerships: Collaborates with local businesses to provide contracted work opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- ARCs Collaboration: Works with local ARCs to improve the quality and delivery of developmental disability programs.
5. Additional Information
- Core Values: Communicare adheres to a policy of non-discrimination on various grounds including race, color, and gender.
- Engagement: The organization remains committed to engaging and collaborating with local communities, legislative bodies, and diverse teams to enhance service delivery and community support.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the offerings and operations of Communicare, Inc., focusing on their mission to provide essential behavioral health and developmental services throughout Kentucky.
