In 2009, Kassandra Banks had a vision to help consumers with mental health issues and mentalh health needs. She wanted to be able to provide a “safe haven” where consumers would feel secure while improving their mental health needs.

Noah’s Ark Child and Family Treatment Center, is incorporated as a partnership. The founder, Kassandra Banks is the driving force behind the organization and fills the Executive Director role. Ms. Banks is an exceptional leader with talent in management, strategic planning, and programming. Ms. Banks has exceptional experience in building relationships with other mental health professionals within the community. She has demonstrated ability to build new territories and expand opportunities within the consumer base. Ms. Banks possesses intelligent, articulation, and she is driven to succeed. Ms. Banks core competencies include; strategic planning, training, organization, program planning, client centered approach, forecasting, recruiting, and directing. Her experience includes the following: Executive Director, Clinical Director, Intake Supervisor, Case management, Rehabilitation Counselor and Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

The founder of Noah’s Ark Child and Family Treatment Center, Inc. has over twelve plus (12+) years of experience in social services. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Therapeutic Recreation in 2006. She received her Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2009. Her compassion is helping other people receive optimal wellness and quality of life. While employed as an Executive Director, she grew the CEO’s business within a six (6) month period. She was able to implement strategic planning processes for agency to add a projection of the year to come. She also had the liberty of helping the owner extend his business to two (2) other counties with rapid growth. She increased employment for this business which increased employment in the state of Georgia. Ms. Banks founded Noah’s Ark Child and Family Treatment Center, Inc. in 2014. Ms. Banks was so successful with providing quality services to mental health consumers and having a niche at company development and growth, she decided to go into business herself.

Noah’s Ark Child and Family Treatment Center will allow outpatient services to be expanded within the communities of Jefferson, Blount and Shelby counties in the Birmingham, Alabama area. By providing mental health services to children and adults, we plan to make a profound and permanent impact.