Brief History

IPAC has existed since 2002 and gained non-profit charity status in 2008. The network comprises nineteen community agencies in Athens, Hocking, Meigs and Vinton Counties, including several Ohio University departments and clinics. Representatives of member organizations meet regularly to share how they identify and assess health risks in early childhood, forge new collaborations and eliminate redundant efforts. A recent recipient of the Distinguished Rural Health Program Award from the Ohio Department of Health, IPAC currently supports a five-year, $680,000 grant called Project LAUNCH. Project LAUNCH, which stands for Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health, is a grant administered nationwide by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Vision of IPAC

Our vision is to ensure healthy development for all children in Appalachia Ohio.

Mission of IPAC

By leveraging our expertise and integrating our resources, IPAC will develop innovative, culturally-sensitive programs that address the critical and complex challenges impacting the health and mental health of our region's children and families. 




Core Values

Collaboration, Integration, Access