Rita Gillick Mental Health Advocate Award
Cindy Birt, Coordinator ~ Athens County Family & Children First Council
Nominated by Michele Cain, Tri-County Mental Health & Counseling Services, Inc.
Ms. Birt is currently an Athens County Family & Children First Council Coordinator, a Consultant on behavior and crisis care for emotionally disturbed children, and is also serving on the IPAC Board of Directors, the Social Advisory Board at Ohio University, and Bridgebuilders in Trimble. She advocates for the mental health needs of youth and makes sure they are connected to the agencies and services they need.

