Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems (HBHS), a nonprofit provider of mental health and substance abuse treatment as well as services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently announced that David C. Fales has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for the organization.

David brings more than two decades of experience in behavioral health, program development, specialized education and organizational operations experience to his new role with Holcomb.

Prior to joining Holcomb, David served in a number of leadership roles at Merakey (formerly NHS Human Services). Most recently, he served as the Senior Executive Director of Administration for the organization’s Education & Autism Division.

“We are eager to leverage David’s outstanding experience, industry knowledge and leadership abilities as Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems continues to serve as a comprehensive mental health resource to the communities we serve through education and outreach,” said George Carlino, Chairperson of Holcomb’s Board of Directors.

Earlier in his career, David served as the Executive Director for Special Education &Behavioral Connections, a company specializing in a variety of outpatient, in-home and in-school services for children with Autism. He has also held senior leadership roles in behavioral health quality assurance, employee development, mental health outpatient services and at licensed private academic schools for special needs learners.

David holds a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Andrews University, as well as undergraduate degrees in Counseling Psychology and Early Childhood Education from Washington Adventist University. He is a board-certified mental health counselor on a national level and is a licensed psychotherapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems joined Chimes Family of Services in 2000, and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Additionally, Holcomb provides an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

Holcomb provides servicesthroughout the southeastern portion of Pennsylvania, central and southern New Jersey, northern Delaware and northeastern Maryland.

Holcomb is a member of Chimes Family of Services:

Chimes was founded in 1947 as a school for five children with moderate intellectual disabilities whose parents rejected the then prevailing wisdom that their children would never achieve meaningful or productive lives. From those modest beginnings, Chimes has grown into one of the industry’s largest providers of services and supports for people with barriers to independent living. Today, Chimes Family Services offers a wide range of programming, including day habilitation, residential, educational, vocational, employment, and behavioral health services and supports for nearly 20,000 individuals annually in six Mid-Atlantic States. Chimes is also closely affiliated with Chimes Israel through Board representation, and assistance with program design and funding. Chimes distinguishes itself from other disability service providers through its unique emphasis on client centered, evidence based program design.