aBOUT abhc
Our history
ABHC is a multi-sector collaborative working to build a healthy, connected, resilient community.
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Through partnerships, projects, and community education ABHC works with Community Partners to make the vision of a healthy, connected, resilient community become a reality.
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In 2015 community leaders recognized childhood trauma as a public health crisis and wanted to find a collaborative approach to address the issue. Leadership across sectors joined forces and ABHC became a reality in 2016. In 2020, ABHC became a division of Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Center of southern Oklahoma. Today, ABHC is still continuing to grow their network and build a strong presence in the community.
Our Mission
Through fostering authentic relationships, establishing effective processes, and expanding educational opportunities, we facilitate community wellness and behavioral health transformation.
Our advisory board
AnDina Wiley
Director of Family Discipleship
Christ Community Church
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Dr. JaHannah Jamelarin
Chief Integrated Health Officer
Good Shepherd Community Clinic
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Teresa Myers
Chief Executive Officer
Good Shepherd Community Clinic
Clayton Lodes
Chief Executive Officer
1NB
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Jessica Pfau
Chief Executive Officer
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers
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Chris Munn
Regional Administrative Director
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Daryle Voss
President
Mercy Hospital Ardmore
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Kristal McCathern
School Counselor
SouthernTech​
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Kaylyn Weldon-Gary
Executive Director
Community Youth Services
of Southern Oklahoma
Deana Tharp
Chief Clinical Compliance Officer
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers
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Mendy Spohn
Assistant Deputy Commissioner
Oklahoma State Department of Health​
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Leslie Groven
Executive Director
Grace Center of Southern Oklahoma