The Buckeye Ranch

Find us in the community August 1st at the Granville Night Market! Our team will be there to share about #FosterCare and be a part of the community. The event is free to attend and begins at 5 p.m. at Raccoon Valley Park in Granville, Ohio. See you there!     To learn more about our Foster Care program, visit: bit.ly/TBRFosterCare

What is Multisystemic Therapy (MST) at The Buckeye Ranch?    MST is one of six programs within our Community-Based Mental Health services program line and is designed to support youth with serious juvenile offenses. The program works with Franklin County Children Services, Franklin County Juvenile Court, and the Franklin County ADAMH board.    MST works to address a youth’s mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. Intensive treatment interventions are provided in-home and in-community, working to strengthen the relationship between the child and parent, while decreasing defiant behavior.    MST includes 24-hour crisis intervention to youth and families struggling with the challenges of legal behaviors, substance abuse, oppositional behaviors and severe family conflict.     You can support the work of MST and our other Community-Based Mental Health programs in our mission of restoring hope and providing healing by giving to The Buckeye Ranch today at: bit.ly/TBRInKindDonations 

Sarah spent years looking for the right therapist. Struggling to understand her diagnosis, she needed someone that would work with her and make her feel safe. Everything changed when she was connected to The Buckeye Ranch. Thankfully, Sarah got linked with Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Outpatient (OP) Services therapists at The Buckeye Ranch that finally met her needs. Together, they worked to create a path of hope and healing for Sarah that has brought her so far, “I have progressed enough with my mental health to where I notice the warning signs. I have ways to cope that are safer and much healthier and I can now ask for help when and where it's needed.” The Buckeye Ranch has guided Sarah to be successful outside of treatment by helping her to understand that she is more than just her diagnosis, helping her know her strengths and how to lean into them, and most importantly, by helping her understand that she is never alone. Through her system of support, Sarah has arrived at a place where she can fully celebrate life’s milestones, including graduating high school, getting her driver’s license, and even being accepted to Columbus State Community College to pursue her associate's degree in social work! Today, she is doing well and hopes to become an outpatient therapist herself to help youth who struggle in the same ways she did. We hope that you will take a few moments to read Sarah’s incredible story of hope and healing on our blog at: https://lnkd.in/eyv4DZbX #TheBuckeyeRanchDifference #MentalHealthJourney

Thank you to the #StarbucksFoundation for joining us in beautifying our community to raise hope and provide healing for youth and families! The Buckeye Ranch is proud to be selected for #TheStarbucksFoundation #NeighborhoodGrants from among 33,000 nominations submitted by Starbucks partners (employees) earlier this year. This grant will help continue our work improving the environment for our youth at The Bonner Academy and the surrounding community through our mural project and other upcoming beautification initiatives later this year. To learn more about Neighborhood Grants from The Starbucks Foundation, visit: https://lnkd.in/e8SWAwN9 

What is Integrated Co-Occurring Treatment (ICT)? Thanks for asking!    ICT is a program designed to support youth aged 12-17.5 who are struggling with significant mental health and substance abuse issues. Services are offered in-home, in-school, or in-community where the youth live and function.    Our ICT staff are trained to address the reciprocal interactions of co-occurring substance use and serious emotional disabilities directly. Our therapists have intentionally small caseloads and provide 24/7 on-call support.    To learn more about ICT and our five other Community-Based Mental Health programs, visit: https://lnkd.in/etGtCCrJ 

We were thrilled to see Vickie Thompson Sandy, President & CEO of The Buckeye Ranch, honored alongside so many impactful women in our community at last night’s #WomenOfInfluence Award Gala hosted by Columbus Business First! This year, Vickie was honored as a Woman of Influence in the Nonprofit Leader category!  Thank you, Columbus Business First, for a wonderful evening, as well as your recognition of Vickie alongside 32 other incredible female leaders driving powerful impacts in our community.   To view the full list of honorees, visit https://lnkd.in/e-2UyVWj

Happy #InternationalSelfCareDay!  Today we hope you take some time to take care of those areas in your life that need a little extra love.    Self-care can take many forms, and today, The Buckeye Ranch challenges you to think about ways you can prioritize self-care by focusing on maintenance for the little facets of life that can get swept away during in the bustle of daily life or times of stress.    Here are some ideas for mental–health-focused ways you can practice self-care today:    -Schedule the doctor’s appointment you’ve been putting off    -Tidy and declutter your living space    -Connect with a friend    -Get a good night’s rest    -Take time to exercise    -Make a plan to work on behaviors you would like to change    -Eat a healthy meal    -Address your budget    Let us know what some of the other ways you practice self-care are today in the comments!   Remember, #selfcare is not selfish!  

What is Intensive Family Support Program (IFSP) at The Buckeye Ranch?     As one of our six Community-Based Mental Health programs, IFSP services are provided to young people and families for whom more intensive interventions are needed. In 2023, our incredible IFSP team served an astounding 471 families!    IFSP meetings are conducted in the youth’s home along with their family, to aid in keeping youth and families safely together.    Our staff is trained to provide 24-hour crisis intervention/targeted interventions to assist with the following:    -Self-harm behaviors  -Severe Depression  -Aggression  -Substance abuse  -Trauma  -Defiant Behaviors  -Transitioning from hospitalizations, residential care, inpatient substance abuse treatment and foster care    To learn more about our Community-Based Mental Health programs, visit: https://lnkd.in/etGtCCrJ 

Myth: Foster care is unlikely to affect you.    Truth: There are currently more than 17,000 youth in Ohio’s foster care system right now.  In fact, Ohio is the 5th largest state when it comes to foster youth in care. Currently, Ohio only has about 7,000 licensed foster families to fill this urgent need. This impacts our state’s capacity to improve child welfare systems, and stretches systems thin, inevitably impacting the community that we all live together in. When every youth in foster care is supported and has the resources to realize a bright future, we are a stronger community.     We are calling on members in our community to not just care, but #fostercare! You can create a life changing impact for local youth by becoming a foster parent today.    Learn more about our training options and begin your journey today at: bit.ly/TBRFosterCare 

Prioritizing mental health care is crucial for BIPOC communities. Here are some self-care tips:    Connect with community: Engage with support groups or cultural communities  Establish mindfulness practices: Incorporate meditation, deep breathing or yoga into your routine  Seek professional help: Find therapists who understand and respect your cultural background  At The Buckeye Ranch, we believe that self care is a powerful tool for maintaining mental wellbeing, essential for the healing process. #selfcare #BIPOCMentalHealth #ProvidingHealing