ViaQuest’s CEO Rich Johnson Inducted into Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame

Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame

ViaQuest CEO Rich Johnson has been inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Along with 19 fellow service members, Rich has been awarded this honor for his post-military accomplishments and service to the community through the care ViaQuest provides. 

If you’ve met Rich, you’ll know his passion for service and his dogged determination to never give up. Rich founded ViaQuest in 1999 to satisfy an unmet need in healthcare service delivery: Providing care to individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral health support to people in need of these critical supports, including to veterans. This service has also expanded into providing hospice care across our three-state service area, including veteran-specific programming and accreditation by the Department for Veterans Affairs and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. These offerings have allowed tens of thousands of people to live fuller and more productive lives in our community and have provided jobs to thousands throughout the Midwest.

ViaQuest’s mission and CHOICE values are directly inspired by the philosophies that defined Rich’s time in the United States Air Force. The Airman’s Creed begins by stating, “We share an unbreakable trust and the will to never give up.” The Air Force sense of trust and willpower are reflected every day at ViaQuest in our dedication to Customer Service, Humor, Ownership, Integrity, Creativity and Excellence. We have worked hard over the last 25 years to give back to the veteran community – serving, honoring and employing many veterans over that time. 

We at ViaQuest wanted to share this news with you of Rich’s induction into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. We are proud of Rich’s accomplishments, and we are proud of our company’s roots and status as a veteran-owned organization.

–The ViaQuest Team 

 

ViaQuest Acquires Insights of Indianapolis, IN

DUBLIN, OHIO, August 1, 2022 – ViaQuest is pleased to announce the acquisition of Insights, effective August 1, 2022. Insights employs 400 staff that provide residential, behavioral, and music therapy support and outpatient mental health services—totaling the support of more than 1200 people throughout Indiana. Insights will operate as ViaQuest Community Solutions dba Insights under the leadership of Kelly Hartman, President & CEO of Insights since it was established in 1996.

“We are honored to carry on the legacy that Kelly Hartman has built over many years, supporting many people throughout the State of Indiana. As she continues with us as the Vice President of Community Solutions, we will be the Provider of Choice in Indiana. ViaQuest has offered hospice services in Indiana since 2014, and I am happy to expand our presence in Indiana through the partnership with Insights to be a great community solution and employer throughout the state,” said Rich Johnson, President of ViaQuest.

ViaQuest is a healthcare company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Founded in 1999 by CEO Rich Johnson, ViaQuest has grown from a single division in Ohio to serving individuals throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania through our disability, mental health, and hospice services divisions. ViaQuest has three hospice branches in Indiana – Muncie, Lafayette, and Linton.

At ViaQuest, we understand the unique and specialized needs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have built our comprehensive developmental disability services model to support individuals regardless of their situation. With this acquisition, we will be able to provide some new services and areas of expertise. One of these includes ViaQuest’s Circle of Care approach, which is individualized and team-focused. We believe the best outcomes are achieved by working with the individual, their family, caregivers, case managers and other members of their person-centered planning team, and medical professionals to establish a comprehensive support system.

“We couldn’t be more excited to join the ViaQuest family. I never dreamt we could find a company with such a rich culture of supporting people who also cares for our workforce in a way that matches so nicely with Insights. ViaQuest feels like home in so many ways. I am excited about the opportunity to change more lives in Indiana through this collaboration,” said Hartman.

In business for over 20 years, ViaQuest is a comprehensive provider of support services to people with developmental disabilities, children, and adults with mental and behavioral health care needs, and aging adults through hospice services. ViaQuest employs more than 2,500 people throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest has the scale and stability of a large company and ensures the commitment to local relationships found in a small company.

Learn more about ViaQuest at www.viaquestinc.com.

About ViaQuest

ViaQuest, Inc. is a health care company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Its areas of expertise include developmental disabilities, mental and behavioral health, and hospice throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest offers quality, highly-personalized, specialized and cost-effective care, empowering individuals to function independently and live their best possible lives. Through a wide range of innovative services referred to as ViaQuest’s Circle of Care, a skilled, dedicated staff ensures that the people served are active participants in their own care. The company is based in Dublin, Ohio. For more information, call ViaQuest at 855-289-1722 or visit www.ViaQuestInc.com.

About Insights

In a service delivery system that pushes decisions to the point of service delivery whenever possible, Insights fosters a unique, person-centered culture that empowers people to live their best life. For years, Insights has been known for their innovation and vision to change lives. With more than 40 Behavioral Consultants, 20+ Music Therapists, and a team that supports more than 200 people in residential supports, Insights has been a premier choice for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who participate in CIH and FSW Waiver programs in Indiana. Insights is also the home to an outpatient mental health clinic supporting the community through counseling and employee assistance programs. With a focus on capabilities, not disabilities, Insights provides HCBS Waiver support in more than 50 counties across Indiana, touching the lives of more than 1200 people and 400 employees. For more information, call 317-396-0683 or visit www.insightsonline.net.

ViaQuest Acquires Branches of Midwest Health Services

DUBLIN, OHIO, September 27, 2021 – ViaQuest is pleased to announce the acquisition of Midwest Health Services and Midwest Innovations in certain counties and locations, including residential services in Summit, Licking, Knox, Muskingum, Guernsey and Ross counties, as well as day program services in Knox and Licking counties.

ViaQuest is a healthcare company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Founded in 1999 by CEO Rich Johnson, ViaQuest has grown from a single division in Ohio to serving individuals throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania through our disability, mental health, and hospice services divisions.

“Expanding our services is an honor that is personal for me. After finishing my service in the United States Air Force, I entered this incredible field where I was introduced to Joe Knetzer over 25 years ago,” said Rich Johnson, President and CEO of ViaQuest.  “Joe, along with his wife Kristine, have dedicated their professional lives to serving others and I am honored to continue the services they started as part of the ViaQuest family.”

At ViaQuest, we understand the unique and specialized needs of those with developmental disabilities and have built our comprehensive developmental disability services model to support individuals regardless of their situation. With this acquisition we will be able to provide some new services and areas of expertise. One of these includes ViaQuest’s Circle of Care approach, which is individualized and team-focused. We believe the best outcomes are achieved by working with the individual, their family, caregivers, county board case managers, and medical professionals to establish a comprehensive support system.

In business for over 20 years, ViaQuest is a comprehensive provider of support services to people with developmental disabilities, children and adults with mental and behavioral health care needs, and aging adults through hospice services. ViaQuest employs more than 1,900 people throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest has the scale and stability of a large company and ensures the commitment to local relationships found in a small company.

Learn more about ViaQuest at www.viaquestinc.com.

About ViaQuest

ViaQuest, Inc. is a health care company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Its areas of expertise include developmental disabilities, mental and behavioral health, and hospice throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest offers quality, highly-personalized, specialized and cost-effective care, empowering individuals to function independently and live their best possible lives. Through a wide range of innovative services referred to as ViaQuest’s Circle of Care, a skilled, dedicated staff ensures that the people served are active participants in their own care. The company is based in Dublin, Ohio. For more information, call ViaQuest at 855-289-1722 or visit www.ViaQuestInc.com.

About Midwest Health Services The Midwest Family is committed to supporting people to lead the life they choose. Our mission is to create meaningful life experiences for each person in a manner that encourages enriching choices and independence to the greatest degree. We accomplish this mission by creating a family-oriented environment that supports the hopes and dreams of those we support. For more information call (330) 832-9582 or visit midwestfamilyofcompanies.com.

ViaQuest Acquires New Leaf Residential Services

DUBLIN, OHIO, December 13, 2021 – ViaQuest is pleased to announce the acquisition of New Leaf Residential Services in Mahoning, Trumbull, Stark, Summit, Portage, and Cuyahoga counties. ViaQuest is continuing employment with the local management and Direct Support Professionals teams to ensure the delivery of quality services.

“Expanding our services is an honor that is personal for me. I entered this incredible field in 1991, where I had the privilege of watching Mike Mathews and Abbey Summers dedicate their lives to so many people in need through New Leaf,” said Rich Johnson, President and CEO of ViaQuest.  “I am honored that ViaQuest is able to continue the services they started.”

ViaQuest is a healthcare company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Founded in 1999 by CEO Rich Johnson, ViaQuest has grown from a single division in Ohio to serving individuals throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania through our disability, mental health, and hospice services.

At ViaQuest, we understand the unique and specialized needs of those with developmental disabilities and have built our comprehensive developmental disability services model to support individuals regardless of their situation. With this acquisition we will be able to provide some new services and areas of expertise. One of these includes ViaQuest’s Circle of Care approach, which is individualized and team-focused. We believe the best outcomes are achieved by working with the individual, their family, caregivers, county board case managers, and medical professionals to establish a comprehensive support system.

In business for over 20 years, ViaQuest is a comprehensive provider of support services to people with developmental disabilities, children and adults with mental and behavioral health care needs, and aging adults through hospice services. ViaQuest employs more than 2,200 people throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest has the scale and stability of a large company and ensures the commitment to local relationships found in a small company.

Learn more about ViaQuest at www.viaquestinc.com.

About ViaQuest

ViaQuest, Inc. is a health care company that believes strongly in choice for its employees and the people it serves. Its areas of expertise include developmental disabilities, mental and behavioral health, and hospice throughout Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. ViaQuest offers quality, highly-personalized, specialized and cost-effective care, empowering individuals to function independently and live their best possible lives. Through a wide range of innovative services referred to as ViaQuest’s Circle of Care, a skilled, dedicated staff ensures that the people served are active participants in their own care. The company is based in Dublin, Ohio. For more information, call ViaQuest at 855-289-1722 or visit www.ViaQuestInc.com.

About New Leaf Residential Services New Leaf was founded in Youngstown, Ohio in 2004 by Michael Mathews and Abbey Summers. From its inception, New Leaf has maintained that the best life is one that allows for community inclusion and self-determination no matter the obstacles to get there. These guiding principles have allowed a once small company to grow and expand throughout North East Ohio, while keeping our core values and commitment to quality

ViaQuest is a Sponsor at the 1st Annual VetOHIOExpo

PICKERINGTON, OH—September 2, 2021—Regina Rembert, U.S. Army (Retired) is proud to announce that her Non-Profit–BuyVet.org is sponsoring the inaugural VetOHIOExpo being held on September 9, 2021, from 3pm-7pm, at The Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd NW, Pickerington, OH, 43147. The Expo is designed to showcase Veteran-Owned Businesses who want to reach a combined audience of Veterans and Civilians. The premise is to encourage business owners and individuals to ‘Think Veterans First’ as they make purchasing decisions regarding products/services for their family, home or business. There are a combination of 40+ Sponsors & Exhibitors who are either Veteran-Owned Businesses or companies who are passionate about serving Military Families.

Sponsorships & Exhibit Table opportunities are filled for 2021. 40+ Sponsors & Exhibitors are participating. They will be promoting their products and services on September 9th, 2021. This years’ Sponsors include BuyVet, Kemba Financial Credit Union, ViaQuest Hospice and The Columbus Radio Group (Qfm96).

The amazing Exhibitor list continues to grow with the inclusion of the following companies—Advanced Engineering Consultants, Assisted Living Locators of East Columbus, Beautiful Smiles & Sounds Photobooth, Dedicated Senior Medical Center, Design & Renew, LLC, First Merchants Bank, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling (Reynoldsburg), Renee Bobb Training, Reynoldsburg Youth Human Trafficking Coalition, USA Benefits Group, & Zeno’s Activewear.

Attendee Registration is OPEN via https://www.vetohioexpo.com/attendee-tickets/ General Admission is only $6.00 per person and tickets are available online ONLY. Due to capacity restrictions–there are NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR. The first 150 Individuals to ARRIVE will receive a FREE SWAG BAG to commemorate the inaugural event!

Congratulations to a ViaQuest Direct Support Professional

Thanks to a scholarship from The Educational Foundation of OHCA (EFOHCA), one of our very own Direct Support Professionals will be continuing her education to become a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) or manager for an ICF.

Chrissy Nelson knows what it means to work hard and to be dedicated. She is a mother of 3, married to her husband, Bobby, works full time at ViaQuest Healthcare Central at our Walden Home, and goes to school full-time at Kent State! Chrissy has been a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for over 14 years and enjoys being a part of the family environment, knowing all the individuals she serves on a personal level. “I especially love the ability to work one on one with individuals creating relationships and helping them learn and develop skills,” Chrissy said.

The ViaQuest leadership is so proud of Chrissy for going after her dream and working hard to win this scholarship. “She is a wonderful employee. She is one of our core DSPs for Walden Home in Geneva, Ohio, an 8-bed coed ICF. She is our go-to employee for training. Her managers speak very highly of her care and skill set. She truly is an amazing person,” Andrew Austin, Northeast Ohio ICF Regional Director.

Chrissy’s advice to DSPs is to believe in yourself. When you believe, you have self-confidence, and it allows you to do amazing things. If you have a goal, don’t be afraid; go for it! You never know what you can accomplish if you don’t try. No matter what you do, always give 110%. By giving it your all, you allow yourself to be the best person you can be. Finally, don’t give up when you have a bad day. There is another day waiting for you to be your best.

Thank you, Chrissy, for all your hard work and commitment to those we serve.  We are proud to have you as part of the ViaQuest Family, and congratulations on winning the EFOHCA scholarship!

If you would like to be a DSP at ViaQuest, or would like to refer someone to work for ViaQuest, please visit Careers at ViaQuest.

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