St. Vincent Family Services Expands Access to Immediate Behavioral Health Treatment and Primary Care
Nearly $900,000 in renovations support expansion of services to central Ohio families, reducing wait times and enhancing the treatment experience
COLUMBUS, OHIO – (Nov. 19, 2025) – To support the growing need for behavioral health treatment in central Ohio, St. Vincent Family Services (SVFS) has completed nearly $900,000 in renovations to its lobby and Intake Department, increasing capacity and creating a more efficient and welcoming experience for families seeking services.
All elements of the renovation were made possible through the generous support of the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, which invested $665,000, and the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, which invested $225,000.
This project underscores SVFS’s commitment to immediate, integrated access to behavioral health treatment, recognizing that children and families often need a trusted place to turn in moments of crisis. A recent Communication Needs Assessment by ADAMH highlights the urgent need for these services, revealing that 68% of respondents expressed a need for behavioral health treatment, and nearly half did not receive it.
“We are deeply grateful for the community and funding partners who made these renovations and expansion of services possible. Together, these collaborations strengthen our shared commitment to promote wellness and healing in every aspect of care,” said Susan Lewis Kaylor, president and CEO of SVFS.
The enhancements further expand access to essential services, including:
- Same-Day Access – Immediate behavioral health assessment to receive behavioral health services across every program, including counseling, therapy, psychiatric care and medication management.
- Outpatient Family Therapy – Trauma-informed therapy to strengthen family social-emotional health.
- St. Vincent Prep Academy (SVPA) – A licensed charter school combining academics with behavioral health treatment for children from preschool through elementary grades, during both the school year and summer.
Coinciding with the redesigned lobby and restructured Intake Department, The Ohio State University Total Health Care Center at St. Vincent Family Services is expanding primary care access beyond SVFS staff and current clients—opening its doors to the broader community for the first time. Through its partnership with The Ohio State University College of Nursing, the Total Health Care Center at St. Vincent Family Services is one of three Columbus locations.
“The Ohio State University Total Health Care Center at St. Vincent Family Services began as an exclusive benefit for staff and clients already receiving care,” said Candy Rinehart, CEO, The Ohio State University Total Health Care Center. “Now, it has expanded access for all central Ohio residents – representing a transformative step toward integrated care and bridging the gap between behavioral and primary health care.”
Located in Columbus’ Near East Side neighborhood, the Total Health Care Center offers routine physicals, treatment of acute conditions, immunizations and preventive health and wellness exams. This integrated model allows families to receive comprehensive physical, mental and emotional care in one convenient location.
To schedule an appointment at St. Vincent Family Services or learn more, visit svfsohio.org or call 614-824-5437. The schedule an appointment at The Ohio State University Total Health Care Center, visit svfsohio.org/the-ohio-state-university-total-health-wellness-center or call 614-685-9994.