Community Engagement & Partnerships
We work to bring compassionate, accessible behavioral health care to every corner of our region. And honestly, the mission doesn’t stop there. Through partnerships, education, and outreach, we’re invested in the whole community’s wellness, not just our patients’.
Our Impact
These are our hometowns too. Together with local partners, civic organizations, and residents, we take on the challenges facing our seven-county region and make the most of its opportunities.
Economic Impact
Behavioral health care is an economic engine too. RiverValley invests in our people and our region by:
- Being a major employer in our region with more than 700 team members
- Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
- Providing professional development and career growth opportunities
- Promoting wellness programs built around inclusion, belonging, and balance
- Creating over 100 new jobs in Owensboro in 2024 while expanding services and reinvesting locally
At RiverValley Behavioral Health, community impact isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are.
Community Impact
Our mission is simple. We want to make a meaningful difference in the places we call home. Mental Health First Aid classes, crisis intervention training, initiatives around stability and education: all of it comes back to one belief, that lasting change begins at the community level.
We don’t just serve the community; we’re part of it. By partnering with schools, healthcare providers, and local nonprofits, we expand access to care and respond to new community needs as they surface. Each year, we proudly donate more than $75,000 to area nonprofits, supporting vital programs that align with our shared mission of building stronger, healthier communities.
Sponsorships
RiverValley Behavioral Health proudly supports local events, nonprofits, and initiatives aligned with our mission to promote wellness, recovery, and community connection. We believe in giving back and working alongside our community partners to sponsor local programs, fundraisers, and activities that lift people up and strengthen the ties between us. Looking for Event Sponsorship? Submit your sponsorship application and share how we can help support your mission.
Resource Fairs & Events
Throughout the year, RiverValley Behavioral Health participates in and hosts health and resource fairs, educational workshops, and family-friendly community events. These gatherings offer residents opportunities to connect with essential health services, learn about prevention and wellness, and engage directly with our team and partners.
Interested in having RiverValley at your event? Submit an event request below and tell us about your organization, your goals, and what we can do together.
RVBH Community Events
We believe in the power of connection. Through events such as our Youth Mental Health Art Contest, Back to School Bash, and International Overdose Awareness Day, we engage, educate, and inspire hope across every corner of our service area. These programs raise awareness, and they strengthen the bonds between individuals, families, and the services that support them.
Youth Mental Health Art Contest
Our annual Youth Mental Health Art Contest gives students in our region a creative outlet while raising awareness of mental health and emotional well-being. Each year, hundreds of young artists share messages of hope and healing, reminding us that mental wellness begins with open conversations.
Back to School Bash
Every August, RiverValley Behavioral Health hosts our annual Back-to-School Bash in Hancock County at our Lewisport clinic. This free community event helps local families prepare for a successful school year. Children receive backpacks and school supplies while families connect with health and wellness resources, local organizations, and fun activities.
International Overdose Awareness Day
Each year, we honor International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 to remember lives lost, reduce stigma, and promote recovery. Through memorial displays, educational outreach, and community conversations, RiverValley Behavioral Health stands with families and individuals affected by substance use. We use this time to raise awareness, encourage compassion, and strengthen community-wide prevention and recovery efforts.
RiverValley Behavioral Health is proud to be the first thought
RiverValley Behavioral Health is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), demonstrating that our organization is committed to providing the best possible quality of care for our clients and communities.
