Overview of the program’s creation and funding
Operation Better Together (OBT) was founded to improve behavioral health and well-being among youth in our community through a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
Since its inception, OBT has partnered with a variety of local organizations, including schools, community agencies, and health providers, to deliver coordinated services that support youth and families. These collaborations have been central to the program’s success, allowing OBT to reach more children, address diverse needs, and integrate services across systems.
Over the years, OBT has focused on:
- Building strong, trusting relationships with students and families
- Providing accessible mental health support in schools and community settings
- Coordinating with partners to enhance service delivery and sustainability
These partnerships have laid a foundation that continues to guide the program, even as specific collaborators change over time.
Partners
- Operation Better Together (OBT) is made possible through the collaboration of a diverse group of community organizations, schools, and behavioral health agencies. These partners bring expertise, resources, and dedication to help students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
- We are grateful for their commitment to working together to support youth and families across the Ohio Valley School District.
- Below is a list of our consortium partners who are integral to the behavioral health youth program:
- Ohio Valley School District
- Adams County Common Pleas Court and Probation Department
- Adams County Children Services
- University of Cincinnati Department of Psychiatry
- R.E.A.C.H. For Tomorrow
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Adams County Sherrif’s Department
- Coalition for a Drug Free Adams County
- Adams County Regional Medical Center
- Local Pediatricians and Healthcare Providers
- Many other key supporters make this work possible including: Redeemed Treasurers, ABCAP, COAD, The Counseling Center, Brightview Health, Sunrise Treatment, Future Plans/GRIT Project, Women Helping Women, Path Behavioral Health, OH Rehabilitation and Corrections, Help Me Grow, Kinnect OH, Agape for Youth, Adams County Homeless Shelter, Health Source, IPM Foods, Adams County Housing Authority, Ray of Hope, White Light, Adams County Library System, and more!
