P.O. Box 29, Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: 419.352.5387
Fax: 419.872.2419 		THE LINK CRISIS HOTLINE
419.352.1545
1.800.472.9411
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 Our Mission
Helping people lead better lives by providing
comprehensive care for crisis,
addiction and mental health recovery.

Welcome to Behavioral Connections

Behavioral Connections of Wood County, Inc. is a not for profit comprehensive behavioral health care agency providing treatment for mental health and substance abuse concerns for residents of Wood County, Ohio. 

We are accredited by:

National & State Recognition for Excellence:

Best Practices from the Mental Health Corporation of America, Inc for Referral Source Satisifaction 2002-2007

Funding for Behavioral Connections Provided By:

 
Featured Topics
Addictions: Alcohol and Substance Abuse. People who become addicted to alcohol/drugs are gradually introduced and desensitized to them over a period of time. More...
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. We provide a detailed description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), its causes, symptoms and treatments. ADHD is a neurological disorder that develops during childhood and can persist into adulthood. More...
Anger Management. We provide information on the nature of anger, and anger management therapy and techniques. Anger is a basic and normal emotion, but one that can easily become destructive and lead to health and social problems. More...
Anxiety Disorders. We provide information on the Anxiety Disorders, including phobia (social anxiety, agoraphobia, etc.), panic disorder, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. More...
Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder causes people to swing between extreme, severe and typically sustained mood states which affect their energy levels, attitudes, behavior and ability to function. More...
Child & Adolescent Development Overview. An overview of child development theories from a developmental psychological point of view. Reviewed theorists include freud, kohlberg, erikson, piaget, bronfenbrenner More...
Depression: Major Depression & Unipolar Varieties. We provide a comprehensive overview of the unipolar mood disorders with an emphasis on the causes of and treatments for Major Depression. More...
Eating Disorders. We provide a comprehensive overview of the eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia & binge eating): their causes, potential treatments, and strategies for prevention. More...
Grief & Bereavement Issues. Grief is the painful process through which people adapt to loss. Learn about stages of the grieving and working through process, how to help yourself and others through grief, and about pathological grief (when grief won't end). More...
Medications. The term 'medication' refers to a drug or other chemical compound that is administered into the body and which effects the body in a beneficial way More...
Mental Disorders. In this family of topic centers, you will find information concerning various mental disorders. More...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder where a person has recurrent and unwanted ideas or impulses and an urge or compulsion to do something to relieve the discomfort caused by the obsession. More...
Personality Disorders. We provide a comprehensive overview of the personality disorders, which are pervasive and chronic psychological and relational problems associated with rigid, inflexible interpersonal behavior and social coping deficits. More...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. We provide an overview of the causes, symptoms and treatments for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder. PTSD is an anxiety disorder which may involve dissociation that occurs in the wake of exposure to traumatic events. More...
Psychotherapy. We provide an overview of psychotherapy (talk therapy for mental health), describing modern empirically validated therapies, and the historical therapy schools (e.g., cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and family systems). More...
Relationship Problems. Our aim here is to educate the reader about the nature of marriage or marriage-like relationship problems and what can be done to solve them when that is possible. More...
Schizophrenia. We provide a comprehensive overview of the nature and treatment of Schizophrenia, a brain disease associated with psychosis (hallucinations and delusions), and disorganized behavior. More...
Self Esteem. Low self-esteem keeps you from enjoying life, doing the things you want to do, and working toward personal goals. More...
Suicide. We provide a comprehensive overview of Suicide, addressing the nature of suicide, what to do if you are suicidal, and how to help friends or family members who are suicidal. More...
Treatments & Interventions. Treatment stratagies may be sorted into two gross categories: physical interventions and mental interventions. More...

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Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots
A trio of genome-wide studies – collectively the largest to date – has pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods. More...

Smoking cessation aids Chantix, Zyban, Wellbutrin: Boxed Warning and patient Medication Guides
FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that it has required the manufacturers of the smoking cessation aids varenicline (Chantix) and bupropion (Zyban and generics) to add new Boxed Warnings and develop patient Medication Guides highlighting the risk of serious neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients using these products. More...

Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
Immune function genes also in the same area, researchers say. More...

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Welcome to Behavioral Connections
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Welcome to our NEW website
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How Do I Access Services at Behavioral Connections?
"We want to make accessing services at Behavioral Connections as easy as possible for you. Click here for more information on how you, a family member or a friend can begin to receive services at Behavioral Connections." More...


Your Services at Behavioral Connections are Confidential
"The confidentiality of client records maintained by Behavioral Connections is protected by Federal law and regulations. Read our Notice of Privacy Practices to learn more about how health information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information." More...


Appointment Cancellation Policy
"In order to assist us in providing cost effective services, we ask that you call 24-hours in advance if you know that you will be unable to keep your appointment. " More...


Join the NAMI Consumer Support Group!
"We meet each Tuesday at 6:00 pm!" More...


Authorization to Release Information Form
"This form may be printed and used to provide permission for BCWC to exchange information about your treatment with another treatment provider, family member, referral source, etc." More...


Improvement Suggestions/ Client Care or Safety Concerns
"Please click here to submit ideas that you may have about improving the services at Behavioral Connections. Please also feel free to contact a member of our management team to share any concerns you may have about client care and or safety (Click on "Meet BCWC's Senior Management Team" link for contact information). If you feel your concerns are not resolved by our team, you may also contact the Joint Commission at the link provided under "Helpful Links" or by callling 1.800.944.6610 / compliant@jcaho.org." More...


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RESOURCES
COMPLY HOTLINENational Alliance on Mental Illness-Wood CountySpeak Up: Help Prevent Errors in Your CareAdvanced Directive Declaration for Mental Health TreatmentEvent CalendarGlossariesHelpful Telephone NumbersMain News PageMedication InformationSelf-Help GroupsSymptomsTests & QuestionnairesVideo


HELPFUL LINKS
Donate NowNational Alliance on Mental Ilness-OhioNo Wrong DoorWood County Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services BoardJoint CommissionOhio Department of Alcohol & Drug Addiction ServicesOhio Department of Mental HealthLicensure InformationMedline InterfaceQuestionProImage Silo (staff only)


CONTACT US

General calls:
419-352-5387
419-872-2419

Crisis Calls:
THE LINK
419-352-1545
1-800-472-9411

MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 29
Bowling Green, OH
43402


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