About BHP

Kadie Six joined BHP in December 2018. She is an Independent Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and Licensed Social Worker. She has a very diverse experience within the behavioral health and social work field, with specialization in substance use, criminal justice, and trauma. In addition to Kadie’s experience in providing direct service work to adults, youths, and families, much of Kadie’s work has been in leadership, developing, coordinating, and evaluating programs and services.  Her passion for innovation and integrity, drives her determination to ensure the highest quality of care to those receiving services and exceptional support to those providing services.

Kadie is also an adjunct faculty professor at Central Ohio Technical College, teaching courses to students in the Social Work pathways program, including CCP (College Credit Plus) Reynoldsburg High School students at the COTC Pataskala Campus. Kadie is also an alumni from Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), in which she received her Associates in Human Services. She obtained her Bachelor’s in Social Work from THE Ohio State University, and received her Master’s degree in Social Work with distinction from Capella University. 

Kadie enjoys collaborative approaches to the work, as well as the importance of research and gathering feedback, ensuring all voices are heard and respected.

Rachel Trego, LISW-S, is a seasoned mental health professional with a passion for developing innovative mental health programs and providing strong leadership to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. With years of experience in the field, Rachel has successfully designed and implemented therapeutic programs that address a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.

As a leader, Rachel is dedicated to guiding and mentoring other social workers, providing supervision and professional development to help them grow in their careers and deliver effective services to clients. Her leadership style is collaborative and empowering, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth. She is committed to ensuring that mental health professionals have the tools and resources they need to succeed.

Rachel’s work is driven by her belief that accessible and well-structured mental health programs are key to creating lasting positive change. By utilizing evidence-based practices and an empathetic, client-centered approach, she helps organizations develop sustainable programs that provide impactful support to diverse populations.

In addition to her clinical and leadership work, Rachel is passionate about advocating for mental health awareness and improving systems to ensure better access to care. She is a strong proponent of creating environments where both clients and mental health professionals feel supported, empowered, and heard.

Outside of her professional life, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends, enjoying nature, gardening and playing with her dogs, Rufus and Roise. 

Todd joined BHP in 2017. He has served in roles as a Counselor, Supervisor, and Manager for the SUD Houses (Spencer House and Courage House). In 2024 was promoted to Residential Services Director while adding our ACF Houses (Altmaier and River Valley) to his BHP portfolio. Prior to joining BHP, Todd has served communities in the Columbus, Ohio area as a police officer and SUD Counselor and obtained related degrees in Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse Counseling. While with BHP, Todd and his team have received superior recognitions during program reviews with the American Corrections Association and a two-time finalist for the Cliff Skeen Award which recognizes the top Half-Way-Houses in the State of Ohio. Todd operates with the daily goal to change the lives of many for the better with hopes to save the life of at least one. With that, success will be gained!

Hollie Linton, Director of Development. Hollie is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive strategies to expand BHP's impact, foster community partnerships, and secure critical funding to support our mission.

Hollie brings over six years of dedicated service to BHP, with a diverse background that includes direct service, Urgent Care Operations Management, and her most recent role as Project Development Manager. Her extensive experience within the organization equips her with fresh ideas and innovative approaches to drive BHP's development initiatives forward.

Hollie is a Newark High school graduate, and holds degrees in Law Enforcement from COTC and Social Work from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. As a proud native of Licking County, she is deeply passionate about the region and its vibrant communities. Her commitment to enhancing mental health services in her home area is evident in her work and vision for the future.

Judy returned to BHP in 2012 and has held several different position titles since then.  Most of these have been supervisory positions, with at one point simultaneously supervising Outpatient Services, Child Team, FACT Team, Adult Team, and the Crisis Team in the Mount Vernon office.

After graduating from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Judy worked for many years with a primary focus on children, adolescents and families in both Ohio and Massachusetts.  Eventually, she returned to Ohio to attend The Ohio State University.  Judy graduated from The Ohio State University with a Masters in Social Work degree.  Upon graduation, Judy remained at OSU for several years where she accepted positions working on the Adult, and then the Child and Adolescent Unit of the OSU Behavioral Health Hospital.  During this time, Judy was additionally working as a Contingent Psychiatric Social Worker in the Riverside Hospital Emergency Department. tion text goes here