Service Model & Regulatory Status
Our Services
Hope, Love, and Dream, Inc. (HLD, Inc.) provides trauma-informed mental health and supportive services for individuals, children, youth, and families across Ohio. Our work centers on healing, stability, and strengthening family and community systems through culturally responsive, evidence-informed, and relational approaches.
Current Service Model
HLD, Inc. currently operates as a private mental health services provider in accordance with State of Ohio laws and regulations. Services are delivered by licensed and supervised mental health professionals and emphasize ethical practice, consumer choice, and family-centered care.
Current services include:
Mental health assessment and clinical support delivered under a private provider structure
Trauma-informed individual, family, and relational therapy
Psychoeducation, prevention, and supportive services
Care coordination and referrals to certified community-based providers
Planned Community-Based Behavioral Health Services (CBHS)
As part of our organizational growth and commitment to strengthening Ohio’s behavioral health system, HLD, Inc. is intentionally planning a transition to a Community Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) model.
Planned services (in development) include:
Community-based behavioral health treatment services
Supplemental behavioral health services aligned with the ADAMH system of care
Integrated family-, youth-, and justice-impacted population programming
Prevention, early intervention, and recovery-oriented supports
These services are planned and contingent upon CBHS certification and applicable approvals. HLD, Inc. does not currently operate as a certified CBHS provider
Planned National Accreditation (CARF)
In addition to pursuing CBHS certification, HLD, Inc. plans to seek national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) as part of a long-term quality, accountability, and systems-integration strategy.
CARF accreditation is widely recognized across behavioral health, human services, and payer systems as a marker of excellence, person-centered care, and continuous quality improvement. Pursuing CARF accreditation will further strengthen HLD, Inc.’s infrastructure, clinical governance, and outcomes measurement.
Accreditation activities will be pursued in alignment with organizational readiness and regulatory approvals and are intended to complement—not replace—state certification requirements, including CBHS.
Commitment to Transparency and Access
HLD, Inc. is committed to clear, ethical communication and ensuring individuals seeking care understand the scope and availability of services. When CBHS-certified or ADAMH-funded services are appropriate, we prioritize collaboration and referral to certified providers to support continuity of care.
Reusable Regulatory Status & Planned Services Statement
Hope, Love, and Dream, Inc. currently operates as a private mental health services provider under Ohio law. The organization is in the process of transitioning to a community-based behavioral health model and plans to pursue Community Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) certification and CARF accreditation. Any treatment or supplemental behavioral health services referenced are planned and contingent upon certification and applicable approvals.
Private Provider → CBHS → CARF Transition Timeline
Phase 1: Private Provider Operations (Completed)
Legal operation as a private mental health provider in Ohio
Delivery of trauma-informed mental health services
Development of clinical policies, supervision structures, and ethical standards
Initial community and referral partnerships established
Phase 2: System Alignment & Planning (Current Phase)
Formal articulation of intent to transition to CBHS model
Identification of planned treatment and supplemental services
Alignment of policies with Ohio Administrative Code CBHS requirements
Website and public materials updated for regulatory clarity and consumer transparency
Engagement with ADAMH for guidance and system alignment
Phase 3: CBHS Certification Preparation
Finalization of service array, staffing model, and supervision structures
Completion and submission of CBHS application materials
Quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and data-tracking readiness
Strengthening referral pathways within the ADAMH system of care
Phase 4: CBHS Certification & ADAMH Integration
Receipt of CBHS certification
Request for ADAMH letter of support for supplemental services
Phased launch of community-based behavioral health services
Ongoing collaboration with ADAMH and system partners
Phase 5: CARF Accreditation Preparation
CARF standards review and gap analysis
Policy, procedure, and documentation refinement
Outcomes measurement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) alignment
Staff training and accreditation readiness activities
Phase 6: CARF Accreditation & Continuous Quality Improvement
CARF survey and accreditation decision
Integration of CARF-informed CQI processes
Enhanced payer, partner, and funder confidence
Ongoing evaluation, system learning, and service expansion