Vital Health team members at our Maumee Ohio behavioral healthcare facility
About Us

Breaking Barriers.
Building Futures.

No labels. Just leaders. Learn about the heart behind Vital Health — our mission, our leadership, and the values that guide every decision we make.

Joint Commission Accredited
ORH Certified Housing
Ohio Dept. of Behavioral Health
HIPAA Compliant
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Born from Lived Experience. Built for Lasting Change.

Vital Health wasn't born in a boardroom. It was born from the belief that people deserve healthcare providers who truly understand what they're going through — because they've been there themselves.

Founded in 2022 by Jacob and Nicole Spellis, Vital Health started with five employees and a simple conviction: that the best care happens when clinical expertise meets genuine human understanding. No labels. No judgment. Just leaders walking alongside people on their path to healing.

What started as a small practice in Maumee, Ohio has grown into a comprehensive behavioral health organization with more than fifty dedicated professionals — serving individuals, families, and communities across Northwest Ohio with a full continuum of care from ambulatory detox through recovery housing.

Our commitment extends beyond treatment; we are deeply invested in the well-being of the communities we serve. By fostering strong partnerships and providing accessible, evidence-based care, Vital Health strives to be a beacon of hope and healing for those navigating the complexities of mental health and addiction. We believe in empowering individuals to achieve lasting recovery and a higher quality of life, contributing to healthier, more resilient communities throughout the region.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide incomparable behavioral healthcare that sets the standard in the industry.

Our Vision

A world where everyone has access to care, stigma is eradicated, and individuals can achieve their greatest potential.

Our Core Values

Innovation, Integrity, Connection, Service, Clinical Excellence, Accessibility & Equity, and Growth & Empowerment

Innovation

We stay at the forefront of evidence-based care and emerging approaches to deliver better outcomes for every person we serve.

Integrity

We uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability in everything we do — with clients, families, referral partners, and our community.

Connection

Healing begins when people feel seen, heard, and valued. Every interaction is built on genuine human connection — not clinical distance.

Service

We serve our community and one another with humility and compassion, extending our care beyond clinic walls.

Clinical Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest clinical standards, ensuring every treatment plan reflects best practices and measurable outcomes.

Accessibility & Equity

Everyone deserves access to quality care regardless of background, identity, or circumstance. We work to remove barriers at every level.

Growth & Empowerment

We believe in the potential of every person — our clients, our team, and our community — to grow beyond where they are today.

Led by People Who Care

Our leadership team combines lived experience with advanced clinical training — because we believe the best leaders in behavioral health are those who understand both the science and the struggle.

Vital Health Leadership Team
Jacob Spellis

Jacob Spellis

MSW, LSW

CEO, Founder

Nicole Spellis

Nicole Spellis

MSN, RN

Founder

Nicole Foley

Nicole Foley

LISW-S

Chief Operating Officer

Andrew Masters

Andrew Masters

LISW-S

Clinical Director

Jacob Spellis, MSW, LSW

CEO & Founder

Jacob's path to founding Vital Health didn't follow a straight line. He knows addiction, homelessness, and incarceration from the inside — not from a textbook. After earning his GED while rebuilding his life, Jacob graduated from the University of Michigan with a Master of Social Work. He built Vital Health because he saw the gaps in the system firsthand and knew people deserved better.

Read Jacob's full story →

Nicole Spellis, MSN, RN

Founder

Nicole brings clinical nursing expertise and operational leadership that keeps Vital Health running at the highest standard of care. She ensures that every program, every protocol, and every patient interaction meets the quality their mission demands. Together with Jacob, she represents the combination of heart and structure that makes Vital Health different.

Code of Honor

The Code of Honor is the set of guiding principles that define how every member of Vital Health shows up — for our clients, our colleagues, and our community. It's both a promise and a standard.

Lead

Show up for your team. Operate out of tolerance, love, and respect. Offer assistance, solutions, and encouragement.

Ownership

Take accountability. Accepting responsibility is a strength, not a weakness. We all have a part in creating the vision.

One Goal

Shared vision over individual aspirations. To move forward, we must all be rowing in the same direction.

Pride

Take pride in your part. There are no big I's and little U's. Everyone, no matter the role, plays a vital part in our success.

Quick Precision

Be obsessed with urgency and efficiency. Act as if lives are at stake.

Tenacity

Celebrate our victories but don't rest on our laurels. There's always more work to be done, more lives to change.

Teamwork

Ask for help with courage; offer it with compassion.

Purpose

Be the voice for the voiceless and change the entire behavioral health field.

Continuous Improvement

Grow together by growing as individuals. You are not here because of who you are today, but for who you need to be tomorrow.

Drive

Our vision can only be achieved by working together; our mission is the fuel of the movement we are creating.

50+ Professionals. One Mission.

Behind every success story at Vital Health is a team of dedicated professionals who chose this work because they believe in it — not because it was easy.

50+

Healthcare Professionals

5

Levels of Care

24/7

Support Available

2022

Founded in Maumee, OH

Licensed Clinicians

Psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, licensed counselors (LPCC), and licensed social workers (LISW) providing evidence-based treatment across every level of care.

Peer Support Specialists

Certified peer supporters with lived experience in recovery who walk alongside clients, offering hope and practical guidance from someone who truly understands.

Care Coordination & Support

Case managers, admissions coordinators, housing staff, and administrative professionals who ensure seamless transitions between levels of care and community resources.

Operations & Support Leadership

Behind the scenes, our operations team ensures every program runs smoothly, every patient is supported, and every team member has what they need to do their best work.

James Walters, IT Manager

James Walters

IT Manager

Coming soon

Myriah Rodriguez, Billing Manager

Myriah Rodriguez

Billing Manager, MBA

Coming soon

What unites our team is a shared belief: that people are not their worst moments, and that with the right support, anyone can build a life worth living.

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