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CINCINNATI— Talbert House is pleased to recognize three McClain Scholar graduates in 2019: Kevonyah Edwards, Erin Curry-Ziegler, and Jessica Tubbs.

• Kevonyah Edwards is currently a Clinical Correctional Provider at the men’s Extended Treatment program. She received her Masters of Social Work in May from the University of Cincinnati. The Hartwell resident plans to continue working with the correctional population while she works towards becoming a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).

• Erin Curry-Ziegler works as a Case Manager for Talbert House in Western Hills. She received her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Xavier University. A resident of Cheviot, she plans to transition into a therapist role at Western Hills.

• Jessica Tubbs received her Masters of Social Work in May the University of Cincinnati while working as a Forensic Case Manager at Talbert House. Moving forward, the Anderson Township resident wants to continue working with individuals who have been dually-diagnosed.

The McClain Scholarship Fund honors the late Pam McClain who devoted her life’s work to Talbert House, and after nearly 40 years remained a champion for the clients and families in the agency’s care. She began her career working with youth and was promoted again and again because of her extraordinary talents. Pam furthered her education to develop her skills and to better serve the organization. She served as Vice President for over 20 years. The McClain Scholars will carry on this philosophy and be Pam’s lasting legacy. Seven scholarship recipients have completed graduation to date.

If you would like to donate to the McClain Scholarship Fund please contact Development Director Michelle McMullen at (513) 751-7747 or email Michelle.McMullen@talberthouse.org.

CINCINNATI— The Hamilton County Engagement Center was honored for Program Excellence at the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration’s (GCC-ASPA) annual award luncheon. The luncheon, held in April, honors individuals for their work in public administration including government, education, and the nonprofit sector.

The Engagement Center is a triage unit for individuals struggling with opiate addiction. The goal of the program is to connect men and women with immediate support as well as access to treatment services. Since opening in May 2018, the Engagement Center has served over 500 patients. Talbert House and the Engagement Center are honored to be recognized by the GCC-ASPA for their work in combatting the opioid epidemic.

Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board President and CEO, Pat Tribbe, says, "We are pleased to support this important component of our opiate response efforts. By diverting medically stable, post-overdose patients to the Engagement Center, the Center provides a cost effective, immediate treatment alternative that will better ensure the successful recovery of opioid addicted residents.