Evidence-based guidance, resources, and hope for individuals and families navigating addiction recovery. Guided by Ohio Community Health’s expertise, these resources offer practical help when it matters most.
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Russell Benz, Operation Support Technician/Peer Support Specialist, shares how returning to Ohio Community Health after relapse helped him uncover the missing pieces in his recovery, regain clarity and purpose, and ultimately step into a role where he now stands shoulder to shoulder with clients as they work toward lasting change.
Andrew Mestler, PRS, Client Advocate & Peer Recovery Supporter, shares how recovery, connection, and lived experience at Ohio Community Health helped him rebuild his life and discover a new sense of purpose, now using that journey to guide others toward healing.
Chris Glover, LCDC III at Ohio Community Health, shares his path from personal recovery to becoming a therapist supporting others in their recovery.
For Tiffany Tucker, PRS and Discharge Coordinator at Ohio Community Health, recovery was not just sobriety, but a rebirth. After losing nearly everything, she found a reason to keep going and turned that strength into a lifelong mission to help others do the same. Her story is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, choosing recovery means choosing life.
Matthew’s story shows that recovery often begins with surrender, not strength. After losing everything to addiction and depression, Matthew came to Ohio Community Health unsure if he even wanted to live. Through setbacks, quiet returns, and the simple act of showing up, he learned that lasting recovery is built through humility, structure, and support. One day at a time.
CEO J.B. Whitehouse shares how addiction can cloud a person’s sense of self, and how group therapy helps lift that fog. In a safe, supportive space, people rediscover who they are beyond addiction, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and find strength in shared stories of healing and hope.
Recovery isn’t just about breaking free from addiction, it’s about moving toward something better. In this reflection, CEO J.B. Whitehouse explores how shifting from fear to motivation can reshape the path to lasting recovery.
CEO J.B. Whitehouse of Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers shares why family involvement is essential to lasting recovery. When loved ones engage in the process, they help rebuild trust, improve communication, and create a foundation for shared healing, transforming recovery into a journey the whole family takes together.
Chief Executive Officer J.B. Whitehouse shares how more than 125 years of shared sobriety within the Ohio Community Health team shapes a more authentic approach to recovery. By combining clinical expertise with lived experience, the team helps clients see that healing isn’t just about sobriety, it’s about connection, purpose, and rediscovering who they’re meant to be.
Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer Ben Lemmon shares a personal reflection on how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) can transform recovery. By challenging the old beliefs we mistake for facts and learning to release resentment, clients discover that freedom isn’t just abstinence—it’s a deeper shift in how we think, feel, and see ourselves.
We are here to help. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers can help assess your situation and discuss appropriate next steps and treatment options.
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My name is Christopher Glover, and I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I am currently in school and working to grow in competence to better support our community. As a recovering individual I know the struggles that you or a loved one can go through and that there is help for anything you may be struggling with.
The hardest part is asking for help and we are here as a team to best support you and your decision to start your journey towards a better future. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn
I recently joined Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers as a Clinical Case Manager. I am originally from Wisconsin but settled in the Cincinnati area in my early 20s. My career started in the fashion industry but quickly changed as I searched to find my drive and passion through helping others who struggle with addiction.
As someone who is also in recovery, I wanted to provide hope, share lived experience, and support others on their journey. I currently have my Peer Recovery Support Supervision Certification along with my CDCA and plan to continue my education with University of Cincinnati so I can continue to aid in the battle against substance addiction. Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn.
Patrick McCamley (Clinical Therapist) is a Cincinnati native who has worked in substance use disorder/co-occurring mental health disorder treatment since 2019. Patrick received his bachelors degree in psychology from University of Cincinnati in 2021 and received his LCDC III (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor) license from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board in 2022. Patrick has worked in Clinical Operations, Clinical Case Management, and Clinical Therapy throughout his career.
Patrick has tremendous empathy and compassion for the recovery community, being in recovery himself since 2018. Patrick is uniquely qualified to be helpful because of the specific combination of his academic background and his own experience in recovery.
Bill Zimmerman is a Greater Cincinnati Area native who has worked in substance use disorder/co-occurring mental health disorder treatment since 2018. Bill received his (Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant) license from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board in 2020.
Bill has worked in Clinical Operations in both support and supervision, and Program facilitating and 12 step recovery support during his career. Bill has a passion for the recovery community, having been in recovery himself since 1982. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn
Growing up in Louisiana with addiction running rampant on both sides of my family. A life away from drugs and alcohol seemed impossible for someone like me. I remember what it was like sitting across from someone thinking there is no way they could ever understand what I was going through.
Sharing my experience offers a credibility and a certain type of trust with clients that only someone who has walked down this road can illustrate. To immerse myself further into the field of addiction, I am currently studying at Cincinnati State for Human and Social Services. I hope I never forget where I came from, if I can do it, so can you!
Hello my name is Thomas Hunter. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am a licensed social worker.In my scope of practice I have worked in the areas of mental health and recovery for thirty years. The clients I have worked with in my career have ranged in age from seven to seventy.
I strive each day to serve my purpose of helping those in need and I believe I do so by utilizing all of my experiences to accomplish my goal of supporting those who desire to establish their sobriety and maintain it in their recovery. Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn.
My name is Mary D. Porter. I received my Masters of Social Work in 2008 from The University of Cincinnati. I received My Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor Licensure in 2001. I retired from The Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center on April 14, 2014. Currently, I am the Associate Clinical Director for The Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers in Cincinnati.. Due to the fourth wave of the Opioid Epidemic in 2019, I decided to enter back into the workforce to assist the addicted population.
The overdoses were astounding and I wanted to help. I consider myself to be an advocate for the addicted population. My compassion, resilience, empathy, wisdom, knowledge, experience and love I have for this forgotten population goes beyond words. I consider what I do for the addicted population as a calling versus a “career,” because I too was once an “addict and alcoholic.” Today I am 45.5 years alcohol and substance free.
Hello, my name is Ben Lemmon, and I’m the Vice President and Clinical Director at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. I’ve been working in the addiction and mental health field since 2013 and decided to enter the field after overcoming my own challenges with addiction.
When I first meet a client, I always explain to them that the reason we are meeting is because they are not capable of obtaining or maintaining sobriety, and my goal is to create a person that can maintain sobriety. I believe a person’s personality is made up of their thoughts, feelings and actions and my job is to help clients identify the thoughts, feelings and actions that have them disconnected from recovery and provide them with the tools to live a healthy and happy life. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn
