Aster Springs Tennessee’s Executive Director Honored at National Alliance on Mental Illness Well Within Awards

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NAMI Davidson County bestows Corporate Mental Health Leader Award on Odyssey team member, behavioral healthcare leader’s sponsorship celebrates shared commitment to mental health 

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (March 3, 2026) — Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare a national leader in evidence-based mental health treatment, is proud to announce that Aster Springs Tennessee’s Executive Director, Amber Lucchino (LCSW, LADAC), was given the Corporate Mental Health Leader Award at last week’s NAMI Davidson County awards celebration. The annual event, held on February 25, 2026, honored local mental health advocates, recognizing their compassion, leadership, and dedication to promoting mental wellness for all. 

Lucchino was singled out as an outstanding corporate partner whose generosity, collaboration, and leadership have made a meaningful impact on NAMI Davidson County’s mission. Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare also served as a Gold Sponsor at the event, reinforcing its commitment to expanding access to high-quality mental health care across Middle Tennessee and nationwide.

The theme of this year’s NAMI event was “Together We Grow” — and growth is a key theme for Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare. The company is committed to meeting the growing demand for inclusive, evidence-based treatment to combat America’s ongoing mental health crisis. 

According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 61.5 million US adults experienced mental health conditions in the past year — yet nearly half didn’t receive treatment.

“As we strive to educate our communities about mental health issues and make treatment a reality for more people in need, partners like NAMI are invaluable,” said Richard Clark, CEO of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare. “We’re proud to come alongside them in our mission to bridge the treatment gap.”

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, with more than 650 state organizations and affiliates providing advocacy, education, and peer-led support programs across the country.

Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare is a trusted treatment provider in the Nashville metro area and across the country. Aster Springs Tennessee recently added another residential treatment program to expand its services in the region. Aster Springs Harpeth joined Aster Springs Bellevue and Aster Springs Outpatient Nashville. These evidence-based programs address eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

PHOTO CREDIT:  Amber Lucchino (LCSW, LADAC), Executive Director, Aster Springs Tennessee, is pictured at right, with Ashley Blum, Executive Director, NAMI Davidson County. 

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About Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare

Founded in 2015, Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare provides specialized behavioral health treatment for individuals with complex psychiatric conditions, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses. The organization delivers evidence-based care across a comprehensive continuum of services, including residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, and transitional living, at locations nationwide. Odyssey reports annual treatment outcomes that exceed national benchmarks.

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