aBOUT abhc
Our history
ABHC is a multi-sector collaborative working to build a healthy, connected, resilient community.
Through partnerships, projects, and community education ABHC works with Community Partners to make the vision of a healthy, connected, resilient community become a reality.
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
Jennifer Mays-Krimmer
Intervention Coordinator
Dickson Public Schools
Teresa Myers
Chief Executive Officer
Good Shepherd
Community Clinic
Clayton Lodes
President
1NB
Jessica Pfau
Chief Executive Officer
Lighthouse Behavioral
Wellness Centers
Chris Munn
Regional
Administrative Director
Oklahoma State
Department of Health
Daryle Voss
President
Mercy Hospital Ardmore
Kaylyn Weldon-Gary
Executive Director
Community Youth Services
of Southern Oklahoma
Katie Finder
Vice President of Nursing
Mercy Hospital Ardmore
Deana Tharp
Chief Clinical
Compliance Officer
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers
Mendy Spohn
Assistant Deputy Commissioner
Oklahoma State
Department of Health