Rhonda Benson named Associate Director

Rhonda Benson is the new Associate Director of NAMI Butler County. Rhonda’s education and past mental health work experience perfectly suits her for this position. Rhonda graduated from Purdue University with a BA in Sociology, and earned an MSW from the University of Michigan. She has worked for the past 10 years as a case manager for Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services with an intensive caseload, and prior to that worked in the field of substance abuse. Her past professional experience gives her a sensitive perspective on both families and consumers.

Rhonda is also a certified Life Coach, a discipline that assists people in identifying and moving forward with their life goals. In addition to her professional experience, Rhonda has demonstrated excellent organizational skills and is already managing our financial database, doing community outreach, program development and teaching Family to Family classes at the Lindner Center of Hope.

In the near future, Rhonda plans to start a support group for graduates of NAMI’s Family to Family program and is putting together a curriculum for a Boundaries class for families.
Rhonda’s enthusiasm, expertise and personal commitment to NAMI are why we are so excited about having her on our staff!