MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
provided in partnership with Champaign Residential Services, Inc. (CRSI)
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-800-224-0422
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About BEN-EL
Mission
The Ben-El Child and Family Center's mission is to empower children and their families to experience healthier relationships at home and in the community.
Staff
The Ben-El diverse professional staff is made up of licensed and/or certified mental healthcare specialists offering high quality services. Thousands of children and families have been assisted in adapting to a variety of life changes.
Ben-El Board of Trustees
Established June 24, 2004
Edwin G. Corwin, Urbana
Chair
Marvin Stevens, Urbana
Vice Chair
Mary Ann Metherd, Urbana
Secretary/Treasurer
Dave Faulkner, Urbana
Marlene Ashbaugh, Bellefontaine
David Cline, West Liberty
Carol Hemphill, Bellefontaine
Ben-El Child and Family Center also specializes in Autism services and services for the dually-diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
Certification, Accreditation, and Funding
Ben-El is certified through 2011 by the Ohio Department of Mental Health. Services are funded, in part, by the Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services Board of Logan and Champaign Counties.
CARF accredited in behavioral health services for adults, children and adolescents in Logan and Champaign Counties:
Mental Health Services
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Case Management
Adults, Children, Adolescents - Crisis Intervention
Adults, Children, Adolescents - Outpatient Treatment
Adults, Children, Adolescents
Office Hours
Urbana Office:
Mon through Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only.
Bellefontaine Office:
Mon through Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only.
Fridays: Walk-ins welcome for individual counseling and mental health assessment for Medicaid eligible, self-pay and approved insurance clients.
Early Childhood & Parenting Program
Ben-El provides an early childhood program for children ages 0-7, their parents and families; promoting healthy social and emotional development.
Community-Based Supports and In-Home Consultation Services
Ben-El provides supports and interventions in both the home and community settings; designed to increase individual and family stability, functioning and well-being.
School Consultation Program
Ben-El provides an in-school consultation program to increase collaboration between schools and the mental health system ; and to provide support for effective prevention, assessment and treatment for school-age youth.
Behavior Support Brochure
Ben-El Child & Family Center provides a full range of special contractual behavior support services for individuals with developmental and mental challenges . Consumer supports are designed to improve the behavioral and interpersonal skills essential for independent community living.
Annual Reports
 2006-2007 Annual Report |
 2007-2008 Annual Report |
HIPAA Policy 
 HIPAA Brochure for Ben-El Consumers |
 HIPAA - The Complete Ben-El Privacy Notice |