Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, also known as CHNK Behavioral Health, provides behavioral health and addiction treatment services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Last year alone, CHNK impacted nearly 4,000 individuals through both outpatient and residential treatment services.

CHNK operates three locations; its main campus is located in Covington's Devou Park, a residential treatment campus is located in Burlington, and the CHNK Outpatient Services team is headquartered at the Fifth Street Center in downtown Covington. CHNK is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). 

CHNK’s team of 100 healthcare professionals is dedicated to creating holistic partnerships for health and wellness that are inclusive, innovative, and inspiring. In this regard, CHNK serves as a leader in the behavioral healthcare arena:

* CHNK is the only provider in Kentucky to achieve certification in the internationally recognized Sanctuary Model for Trauma-Informed Care. CHNK’s culture promotes the Seven Commitments that are associated with such care: non-violence, democracy, social learning, open communication, emotional intelligence, growth and change, and social responsibility.

* CHNK is the only provider in Kentucky to earn the highest level of certification offered by the national Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation for organizations that provide culturally competent care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families.  

* CHNK has been identified as one of the top ten behavioral healthcare providers in Kentucky, earning a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) designation aligned with the national Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA).

* CHNK has been awarded a Queen City Certified Leader in Gender Equity designation, publicly identifying CHNK as having a diverse workforce representative of the region, strong gender balance at all levels, fair pay practices, and an inclusive, supportive work culture.

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CHNK Behavioral Health (Children's Home of Northern Kentucky)

Rick W. Wurth

Quentin Turley

Amanda Mcdonald

Justine Chilelli

Julie Raia

Debbie Rapier

David Howard

The Leadership Team at CHNK Behavioral Health drives the organization's strategic vision and operational excellence, ensuring the delivery of high-quality behavioral health and addiction treatment services. Comprised of key executives including the CEO, CMO, CFO, and other VPs, this team collaborates to advance CHNK's mission, oversee financial and human resources, foster inclusive practices, and strengthen community partnerships to support the well-being of children, adolescents, and families. Through their leadership, they promote a culture of trauma-informed care and champion initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and service delivery across all locations.

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