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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: June 2025 Expires: June 2027

CHNK Behavioral Health

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

200 Home Road, Devou Park
Covington, KY, 41011-5634

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

CHNK Behavioral Health meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The mission of CHNK Behavioral Health is to be a trauma informed healthcare organization focused on creating holistic partnerships for health and wellness that are inclusive, innovative, and inspiring.

CHNK envisions a community free from adverse environments and childhood experiences that limit hope and opportunity – a community that is safe, acknowledges human emotion and loss, and empowers future possibilities.

Year, State Incorporated:
1880, KY

Also Known As:
Children's Home of Northern Kentucky

Individual/Family Therapy: CHNK offers both individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families grappling with mental illness, addiction, or behaviors that negatively impact their daily lives at home, in the classroom, in the workplace, and within the community. Where: In person or via telehealth.

Psychiatric Medication Management: CHNK's board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and brief supportive therapy for patients aged 6 and older. GeneSight testing is also available. Where: CHNK Outpatient Treatment Center (Covington, KY) and via telehealth (for established patients).

Day Treatment Program: In partnership with select Northern Kentucky school districts, CHNK offers comprehensive therapeutic and academic care for high risk elementary, middle school, & high school age youth, providing an environment in which students can better manage anxiety, emotions, problematic behavior, and mental illness while still engaging in learning. Where: CHNK Devou Park campus, CHNK Burlington campus, and various NKY schools.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP}: Designed for adolescents and adults, CHNK's PHP uses a trauma-informed, multidisciplinary approach to treat significant mental health diagnoses (including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder) and also substance use issues. PHPs are intended to reduce the need for hospitalization or residential care. Where: CHNK Outpatient Treatment Center (Covington, KY).

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP}: We offer multiple IOP programs that follow a structured, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach to therapeutic care for children who need help recognizing, managing, and overcoming mental health and/or substance use disorders. Where: CHNK Outpatient Treatment Center (Covington, KY) and select Northern Kentucky schools.

Targeted Case Management: For youth, adults, and families requiring assistance outside of their behavioral health needs, our Targeted Case Managers provide individualized attention that helps connect each client and family with other community resources and/or services that may be beneficial to them. Where: In person or via telehealth.

Psychiatric Residential Treatment: CHNK provides 24/7 residential care for youth who have one or more significant mental health diagnoses and are either at risk of psychiatric hospitalization or have been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. Where: CHNK Devou Park campus (Covington, KY).

For the year ended June 30, 2024, CHNK Behavioral Health's program expenses were:

Program services $9,836,304
Total Program Expenses $9,836,304

Chief Executive
Rick Wurth, CEO

Chair of the Board
Mr. Jeffrey Sackenheim, Board President

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
13

Paid Staff Size
164

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 17.24%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on CHNK Behavioral Health's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions $4,715,613
Residential, net $3,264,884
Community Based Services $2,764,718
Government grants and contracts $1,110,916
In-kind donations $637,786
Investment return, net $343,608
Lease income $284,109
Change in value of beneficial interest in assets and trusts $170,557
Miscellaneous $13,045
Loss on disposal of property and equipment $-60,017
Total Income $13,245,219

Programs: 79% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 14%

Total Income $13,245,219
Total expenses: $12,445,892
  Program expenses $9,836,304
  Fundraising expenses $922,911
  Administrative expenses $1,686,677
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $799,327
Beginning Net Assets $13,381,127
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $14,180,454
Total Liabilities $6,649,028
Total Assets $20,829,482

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