The Counseling Center

12/26/2025

Community Heroes in Action: Bar Benders Gym! 🏋️‍♂️❄️

A massive shout-out to our friends at Bar Benders Gym of Portsmouth for their incredible generosity! They truly went above and beyond to support the Regions Unhoused Drop-In Center with a donation that warmed both hearts and souls.

The Bar Benders team dropped off:

• 🧥 Warm hoodies and socks
• ☕️ Tim Hortons coffee and creamer
• 🥞 Delicious pre-made pancake meals

These items are exactly what our guests need during these colder days. Thank you, Bar Benders, for proving that strength isn't just about what you can lift—it's about how you lift up your community! 💪💚

12/25/2025

🎄 Happy Holidays from TCC! ✨

As we celebrate the season, we want to ensure you know that support is always available. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one, TCC is here for you 24/7.

🕒 Holiday Hours & Availability:

• Foundations: Open 24/7
• Crisis Hotline: Open 24/7 📞 (740) 354-1010

📍 Day One Admissions Hours: 📞 (740) 354-6685

• After-Hours Admissions: If you arrive at Day One after hours, please use the Call Button located directly on the admissions door for immediate assistance.

• Dec 24 (Christmas Eve): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Dec 25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED
• Dec 31 (New Year’s Eve): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Jan 1 (New Year’s Day): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We wish our staff, clients, and the entire community a safe and healthy holiday season. Remember, you are never alone—help is just a phone call away. 💚

12/24/2025

A Winning Play for Our Community! 🏈🌮

We want to send a huge "Thank You" to the Portsmouth City Soldiers football league for their incredible generosity. They recently provided a catered meal from Toro Loco for the guests at our Regions Unhoused Drop-In Center.

This hot meal provided much-needed nourishment and comfort to many of the individuals we serve. It is so inspiring to see our local athletes and leagues leading by example and giving back to those in need.

Thank you, Soldiers, for being champions both on and off the field! 🏆✨

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

Spreading Hope in Jackson County! ❄️✨

TCC and the Scioto County Quick Response Team (QRT) were honored to attend the 1st Annual Jackson County Port Winter Wonderland Recovery Event in Jackson, Ohio!

As a proud sponsor of this event, we had an incredible time connecting with the community and meeting the dedicated individuals serving on the front lines. Jackson County is the newest area we serve, and we are so grateful for the warm welcome and the opportunity to support recovery in this region.

Together, we are making a difference. Thank you to everyone who made this "Winter Wonderland" a success!

12/23/2025

Honoring a Legacy of Excellence: The Matt Cline Award 🏆

We are thrilled to announce that Alex Handschumacher has been honored with the Matt Cline Award of Excellence! 🌟

This award is presented to a team member whose work performance consistently demonstrates the cardinal principles that Matt lived by:

• Hard work, every day
• Loyalty to God, self, and others
• Integrity in everything
• Dependability no matter what
• Commitment to the mission
• Caring for others above self

Alex, your dedication and the way you embody these values every single day are truly inspiring to us all. We are incredibly proud to have you on our team!

Please join us in the comments by congratulating Alex on this well-deserved recognition. 👏💙

12/22/2025

💖 A Community Hero Rises! 💖

We want to send a HUGE SHOUTOUT to the amazing Molly McShane for her extraordinarily generous donation to the Regions Unhoused Drop-In Center.

This contribution helps us continue providing vital services—from warm meals to necessary supplies—for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Molly McShane, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are a true community hero, and your kindness inspires us all!

12/22/2025

Celebrating the Heart of TCC ❤️

We had a fantastic time at Shawnee Lodge for our annual TCC Christmas Party! It was a wonderful evening dedicated to celebrating our amazing staff and reflecting on another successful year together.

From the excitement of the infamous money tree to the delicious food and great company, it was a night to remember.

To our incredible staff and leadership: thank you. Your hard work and dedication are what make us who we are. Without you, we simply would not be TCC. Thanks to an amazing year and an even brighter one ahead! 🎄

12/17/2025

🎓 Congratulations to Our NEW Associate Degree Graduates! 🎉

This week, celebrated our newest associate degree students! These individuals participated in the Lorain County Community College Program and successfully completed their degree and their required field hours—a reflection of hard work, dedication, and commitment to the field.

We were honored to recognize our graduates during a virtual ceremony that included representatives from Lorain County Community College, the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, and our valued partnering agencies. Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating this milestone.

📸 Pictured are new graduates: Kevin Cox, Sarah Hicks, and Zach Craft

Congratulations to our newest graduates—we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll continue to make! 🎉👏

12/16/2025

🌟 Community Hero Spotlight! 🌟

We are absolutely thrilled to announce our latest Community Hero: The Erie Insurance, WV Branch Claims Office! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

The incredible team at Erie Insurance organized a massive, successful clothing drive, resulting in a huge donation to the Regions Drop In Center for the Unhoused! Their generosity will directly impact the lives of many individuals in our community.

In this photo, we have some of the amazing people involved (from left to right): Suzanne, Chelsea, Elijah, Dakota, and Tara.

A special shout-out goes to Tara, who shared that TCC is so close to her heart because her son, Dakota, entered services here and is now a valued employee of TCC! Tara initiated this drive to honor her son's recovery and to thank TCC for "giving her son back." ❤️

This is a beautiful example of how community support and personal recovery can come full circle. Thank you, Erie Insurance WV Claims Office, for your dedication and heart!

12/08/2025

❄️ Coat Drive: Help Your Neighbors Stay Warm! ❄️

It's the perfect time to clear out your closet and make a huge difference. Please consider donating any gently used or unused coats to The Region's Unhoused Drop-In Center. Your generosity provides essential warmth for those in need.

Drop-off Location: 802 Washington Street, Portsmouth, Ohio

Donation Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM