About Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers
Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers is a dual-diagnosis substance use and co-occurring mental health disorder treatment facility for adults (18+).
Our mission is to help clients save and reclaim their own lives. We do this by helping people struggling with addiction to establish lasting foundations for sustainable recovery. We use evidence-based treatment modalities and provide an unsurpassed quality of care tailored to each client’s need. We are based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Our Mission: Closing the Gap in Behavioral Healthcare
Our philosophy stems directly from the disparity between the quality of care represented across private and public behavioral healthcare organizations in Ohio. We aim to close this gap and work tirelessly to deliver the highest quality of care possible, with access to this care afforded to those who wish to seek it.
Using only proven evidence-based practices and therapeutic modalities, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and a combination of Clinicians (Therapists/Case Managers/Client Advocates) who possess the professional expertise relating to their individual treatment roles, we are prepared to give you or your loved one the treatment you deserve to fight back against addiction.
Executive Leadership at Ohio Community Health
Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers is led by J.B. Whitehouse. Whitehouse is a leader in the behavioral health community and is in recovery himself. He has been sober and free from all mind-altering substances since November 25, 2011.
Since 2012, J.B. has worked in the behavioral healthcare treatment field in California and Ohio.
J.B. is a regular speaker at the University of Cincinnati, and has been featured on several television programs and news articles surrounding his sobriety and recovery based endeavors. J.B. has worked in almost every capacity in the treatment field since 2012 with the exception of those which require clinical or doctoral licenses.
He has created and led operations teams, admissions teams, and business development teams before successfully developing and directing two behavioral healthcare facilities within the span of the last 9 years.
(Photo: J.B. Whitehouse (left) with Former United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams)
A Team Rooted in Lived Recovery Experience
At Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers, recovery is something many of us live every day. A large part of our team is made up of people who have navigated their own recovery journeys and now dedicate their lives to helping others. This lived experience shapes the way we care for our clients: with empathy, understanding, and hope. When you sit across from our staff, you’re not just meeting a clinician, you’re meeting someone who knows what it means to fight for a second chance.
Our Leadership Team
Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers is staffed by addiction experts and masters-level clinicians dedicated to helping you fight back against substance abuse and learn to live a sober life.
J.B. Whitehouse
Since 2012, J.B. has worked in the behavioral healthcare treatment field in California and Ohio. J.B. is a regular speaker at the University of Cincinnati, and has been featured on several television programs and news articles surrounding his sobriety and recovery based endeavors. J.B. has worked in almost every capacity in the treatment field since 2012 with the exception of those which require clinical or doctoral licenses. He has created and led operations teams, admissions teams, and business development teams before successfully developing and directing two behavioral healthcare facilities within the span of the last 9 years.
J.B. Whitehouse
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Lemmon
As Vice President and Clinical Director, Ben has been working in the addiction and mental health field since 2013, deciding to enter the field after overcoming his own challenges with addiction. Ben’s goal is to empower clients to begin processing what is going on inside of them and create inner peace. He believes a person at peace with themselves and the world around them will not feel the need to use substances, and a big part of his job is teaching clients how to shift the focus from everything that is going on outside of themselves to what is going on inside. Ben shares, “The most rewarding part of my job is watching people completely transform themselves and begin living the life they were designed to live”.
LinkedInBen Lemmon, LCDC III
Chief Clinical Officer
Mary Leyendecker
Mary Leyendecker is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has worked in mental health and addiction since 2015. She holds three master’s degrees from Mt. St. Joseph University, Cedarville University, and the University of Cincinnati, with training in nursing, family practice, and psychiatric mental health. As a provider and Director of Nursing at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers, Mary believes mental and physical health are inseparable. She takes a holistic approach to care, providing support, guidance, and empowerment to help individuals overcome challenges, discover their strengths, and work toward a better quality of life.
Mary Leyendecker, PMHNP-BC
Nursing Director
Katrina Kanigoski
Katrina Kanigoski brings 15 years of clinical experience and a deep commitment to helping others to her work at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. After years of working directly with individuals as a clinician, she developed a strong understanding of how personal the decision to seek treatment can be. Today, Katrina brings that clinical perspective into business development, helping connect more individuals and families with the care they need. Her work remains grounded in compassion, connection, and a belief in meeting people with support and understanding at every stage of recovery.
Katrina Kanigoski, LCDC III
Business Development
Jessica Forney
Our Human Resources Coordinator, Jessica was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH and is a mother of 2 girls. She attended the University of Cincinnati for Criminal Justice, then obtained her CDCA and started working in treatment. She states that working in recovery “has been one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever experienced. Ohio Community Health Recovery Center has been life-changing for me and it can be life changing for you.”
Jessica Forney, CDCA
Direct of Operations
Josh McDonald
Josh McDonald brings lived recovery experience, practical leadership, and hope to his role at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. After going through treatment himself, Josh found a new sense of purpose in helping others navigate the challenges of recovery. Now approaching three years of sobriety, he uses his experience to build trust and remind clients that lasting recovery is possible. As Operations Lead, Josh helps clients feel welcomed, supported, and comfortable throughout treatment, drawing on his experience as both a former client and Support Tech to understand what people need as they begin building a stronger future.
Josh McDonald
Operations Lead
Perry Grammer
Perry Grammer brings lived recovery experience, warmth, and a welcoming presence to his role at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. After finding sobriety, Perry was inspired to help others discover the same hope and possibility he found through recovery. As an Admissions Intake Specialist, he is often one of the first people clients meet, helping them feel comfortable, heard, and supported without judgment. A lifelong Cincinnati native and University of Cincinnati graduate, Perry has more than three years of experience in the treatment field and finds purpose in watching clients achieve goals they once thought were out of reach.
Perry Grammer
Admissions Intake Specialist
Thomas Hunter
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Thomas is a licensed social worker with 30 years of experience working in the mental health and recovery field. Thomas is passionate about striving each day to help those in need by utilizing his extensive knowledge and experience to support those who desire to establish their sobriety and maintain it in their recovery.
Thomas Hunter, LSW
Clinical Site Manager & Therapist
Chashelle Kil
Shelle Kil brings compassion, lived understanding, and a welcoming presence to her role at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. Her own experiences with addiction and recovery inspired her to help others facing similar challenges. As an Intake Coordinator and Admissions Representative, Shelle is often one of the first people clients speak with when seeking help, working to make them feel safe, heard, and supported from the start. A Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, Shelle combines behavioral health training with personal perspective to build trust, guide clients and families through their options, and remind them they do not have to navigate recovery alone.
Chashelle Kil, CDCA
Admission/Intake Specialist
Skyler Fontaine
Bio Coming Soon!
Skyler Fontaine, LCDC III
Clinical Therapist
Patrick McCamley
Patrick is a Clinical Therapist and Cincinnati native who has worked in substance use and co-occurring mental health disorder treatment since 2019. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Cincinnati in 2021 and his LCDC III license in 2022. Throughout his career, Patrick has worked in Clinical Operations, Case Management, and Clinical Therapy. Having been in recovery himself since 2018, he brings tremendous empathy and compassion to his work. His combination of professional training, clinical experience, and lived recovery experience gives him a unique perspective in supporting others on their recovery journey.
Patrick McCamley, LCDC III
Clinical Site Manager & Therapist
Christopher Glover
An Ohio native, Christopher is currently in school and working to grow in competence to better support the recovery community. As a recovering individual himself, he knows the struggles that individuals struggling with addiction and their families go through, and that recovery is possible with the right help. He understands that the hardest part of recovery is asking for help, and is passionate about providing help to support those struggling and their decision to start the journey towards a better future.
Chris Glover, LCDC III
Clinical Therapist
Andrew Mestler
Andrew Mestler brings lived recovery experience, practical support, and a deep belief in second chances to his work at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. As a Client Advocate and Alumni Coordinator, he helps clients remove barriers to treatment, strengthen support systems, and build a foundation for long-term recovery. In long-term recovery himself, Andrew understands the challenges and hope that come with rebuilding a life free from addiction. A Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant and Certified Peer Recovery Supporter, he uses his experience to help others find stability, purpose, and confidence. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring with his dog, Chewbacca.
Andrew Mestler, CDCA, CPRS
Client Advocate & Alumni Coordinator
Bill Zimmerman
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.
Bill Zimmerman, BS, CDCA
Program Facilitator
Amanda Kuchenberg
Amanda recently joined Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers as a Clinical Case Manager, being originally from Wisconsin and settling in the Cincinnati area in her early 20s. Her career started in the fashion industry but quickly changed as she searched to find her drive and passion through helping others who struggle with addiction. As someone in recovery herself, she desires to provide hope, share lived experiences, and support others on their journey. She currently holds a Peer Recovery Support Supervision Certification along with a CDCA and plans to continue her education with the University of Cincinnati in order to continue to aid in the battle against substance addiction.
Amanda Kuchenberg, CDCA, PRS
Case Manager & Peer Recovery Support Supervisor
Destani O'Daniel
Bio Coming Soon!
Destani O'Daniel, CDCA
Case Manager
Nikki Giesel
Nikki Giesel brings clinical experience, empathy, and a steady presence to her role as Clinical Supervisor at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. She began her career in acute inpatient psychiatric care and has since worked across mental health, substance use treatment, detoxification, and residential care settings. Nikki earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Biology from Xavier University and a Master of Social Work. As a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor and Licensed Social Worker, she combines her broad clinical experience with a compassionate approach, helping clients feel understood and supported throughout the recovery process.
Nikki Giesel, LICDC, MSW, LSW
Clinical Supervisor
Katlyn Gillis
Katlyn Gillis brings warmth, encouragement, and lived understanding to her role as a Medical Case Manager at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. She supports clients’ physical health and overall well-being while helping them feel seen, heard, and supported throughout recovery. A Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work through Indiana Wesleyan University, Katlyn combines her education with lived experience to meet clients with compassion and without judgment. She believes no one should face recovery alone and works to help each client move toward a healthier, more hopeful future.
Katlyn Gillis, CDCA
Medical Case Manager
Russell Benz
Russell Benz brings lived recovery experience, compassion, and professional training to his role at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. After going through treatment himself, Russell was drawn to the recovery field by the importance of connecting with someone who genuinely understands the journey. As a Clinical Case Manager, he creates a safe, judgment-free environment where clients feel heard, supported, and less alone. A Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant and Peer Recovery Supporter, Russell combines his training with personal experience to help clients build confidence and hope for life in recovery. A lifelong Cincinnati-area resident, he’s also a devoted Bengals fan.
Russell Benz, CDCA, PRS
Clinical Case Manager
Jacob Goldberg
Bio Coming Soon!
Jacob Goldberg, CDCA, PRS
Case Manager & Peer Recovery Support
Lucas Whitehouse
Lucas Whitehouse brings lived recovery experience, steady support, and a deep sense of purpose to his role at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. In recovery since June 2021, Lucas joined OCH in 2023 and has grown through several roles, including Operations/Tech, Shift Leader, Administrative Assistant, and now Operations Administrator. Working largely behind the scenes, Lucas helps ensure medications, housing, documentation, and staff procedures are organized and consistent so clients can focus on recovery. His own experience gives him a personal understanding of the journey and drives his commitment to helping clients feel safe, welcomed, and supported as they build a better future.
Lucas Whitehouse
Operations Administrator
Jim Francis
Jim Francis brings lived recovery experience, steadiness, and encouragement to his role as a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. In recovery since February 2017, Jim understands the challenges of rebuilding a life after addiction. After a successful career in business, his own recovery led him to a deeper purpose: helping others find hope, support, and a way forward. Jim meets clients with honesty, respect, and understanding, reminding them that recovery is possible and they do not have to face it alone. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his wife and a lifelong love-hate relationship with golf.
Jim Francis, CPRS
Certified Peer Recovery Supporter
Greg Olsen
Greg Olsen brings more than ten years of personal recovery experience and professional training to his role at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. His own journey inspired him to help others build meaningful, lasting lives in recovery. As Aftercare Coordinator, Greg helps clients develop realistic, evidence-based plans for life after treatment, connecting them with the support and resources they need to move forward with confidence. A Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant pursuing licensure as a substance use disorder counselor, Greg believes recovery is not one-size-fits-all and works to help each client find a path that works for them.
Greg Olsen, CDCA
Aftercare Coordinator
Melinda Caudill
Melinda Caudill brings lived experience, compassion, and a strong sense of purpose to her role at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. After years of struggling with addiction, she began her recovery in July 2023, a journey that inspired personal growth, healing, and a desire to help others find hope. As a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant and Peer Recovery Supporter, Melinda combines her education with lived experience to support people facing similar challenges. She meets clients with understanding rather than judgment, reminding them that their past does not define their future and that recovery, freedom, and a better life are possible.
