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Start with one connection
A family, school, court, provider, or community partner can make a referral.
Adams County, Ohio
Help is easier to find when we work together.
Operation Better Together connects youth, caregivers, schools, courts, healthcare providers, and local organizations so families can reach the right support without navigating the system alone.
Local support
Youth & family focused
Coordinated care
Judgment-free
Uniting Services. Strengthening Families.
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Did you know?
Approximately 1 in 6 youth aged 6–17 experience a mental health disorder each year in the United States. Despite the prevalence of mental health issues, nearly 50% of youth with mental health disorders did not receive treatment in the past year. Barriers to treatment include lack of access, stigma, and insufficient awareness.
Operation Better Together aims to address these barriers by providing more access, a safe and judgment-free space, and increased community awareness of the mental health needs of youth in our community.
Source: National Institute of Mental Health
A community-wide approach
One place to start. A whole community ready to help.
Families should not have to make call after call to find care. OBT brings local services together so support can be coordinated around the needs of each child and family.
- Behavioral health support in schools and community locations
- Connections to healthcare, employment, housing, education, and family services
- Care coordination across agencies and systems
- Local people helping local people
"Social and emotional wellness is an important part of a healthy and fulfilled community."
Our shared vision
How we work
Support that meets families where they are
OBT helps reduce common barriers to care by making services easier to understand, easier to reach, and better connected.
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Talk with a care coordinator
A coordinator listens, answers questions, and helps identify the best next step.
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Build the right support
Local partners work together to connect services around the youth and family.
Our community partners
Many doors. One shared purpose.
Schools, courts, behavioral health providers, healthcare organizations, child-serving agencies, and workforce partners each bring something important to the table.
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Ohio Valley School District
School-based access, early identification, and family support.
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Adams County Courts & Probation
Rehabilitation, coordination, and support for justice-involved families.
R4T
REACH for Tomorrow
Community-based prevention, treatment, and recovery support.
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Adams County Regional Medical Center
Integrated medical and behavioral health coordination.
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Children Services
Safety, stability, and support for children and caregivers.
OMJ
OhioMeansJobs
Employment, training, and pathways toward family stability.
1simple place to begin
4shared values guiding the work
10+core consortium partners
1community working together
Ready to connect?
Start a referral in just a few minutes.
Use the online referral link or scan the QR code. A care coordinator can help answer questions and explain what happens next.
