Mission Statement:
Clay Behavioral Health Center, Inc. is committed to promoting wellness and recovery for individuals and families by providing quality, accessible, affordable mental health and substance use disorder services through an integrated community-based approach to care.
Vision Statement:
Healthy People. Thriving Families. Connected Communities.
Clay Behavioral Health Center Leadership Team
Alexander Fariborzian MD
Ronna Jessee, LMHC-QS, CCTP
Brandi Gardner, MSA, SPHR
Sue Starkey, MA, LPC
Concetta Hillman, LCSW - QS
Teresa Gaskins
Katherine Amaro Caraballo, LMHC
Francesca Stanford, MPH
Lindsey N. Thorp, LCSW
Katlyn Wilson, MSW
Tracee Greenwade, MS, CBHCMS
Debra Troupe, LMHC QS, CAP
Amber Watts, MS
CBHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Beth Linder - Board Chair
- Samantha Frehulfer - Vice Chair
- Rachel Rogers
- Mary Keene
- Mike Elia
- Nate Woodrum
- Cassandra Gordon
- Kelly Cogdill
- Kristen Burke
- Nancy Sweatland
Honorary Member & Client Advocate
2026 CBHC BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
CBHC Board Meetings are on the 4th Tuesday of every other month.
Clay Behavioral Health Center is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
No person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any program or activity receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance administered by the department and its providers. Any applicant or participant who believes he or she has been denied services may file a complaint with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights or the Department of Children and Families, Office of Civil Rights within 180 days of the alleged violation.