Gaudenzia Gazette November 2013

November 2013 VOLUME 27, ISSUE 4

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Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment & Recovery Services

RECOVERY MONTHpage 2

10 YEARANNIVERSARYFRESH STARTpage 4

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EMERGING DRUG TRENDSOn October 11, Dr. Ken Dickinson, Gaudenzia’s Director ofMarketing, presented “Emerging Drug Trends” to over 130 behavioralhealthcare professionals in Philadelphia. A former pharmacist, Ken described the global problem created by the trafficking of newpsychoactive substances. He identified legislative and law enforcementattempts to control non-regulated drugs and toxicology to detect them.Ken summarized the various effects associated with the newest emerging drugs and treatment methods to address them.

With profound sorrow, we note the passing of Richard Max Bockol. Between 1980 and2013, Max served as Chairman of the Gaudenzia Foundation Board of Directors. Prior to that, from 1978 to 1980, he was Chairman of the Gaudenzia Inc. Board of Directors.During that time frame, Gaudenzia pioneered cutting edge models of treatment, engagedpopulations previously not served, entered into new markets and evolved into a proudindustry leader. Max’s leadership, vision and enthusiastic commitment to Gaudenzia’s mission was

simply unparalleled, extending back to Gaudenzia’s earliest years of existence. In May of 2013, he was co-recipient of Gaudenzia’s Humanitarian Award, the most prestigioushonor accorded by this organization.

In Loving MemoryRichard Max Bockol, Esquire

An admired attorney, Max practiced in Philadelphia andsurrounding suburbs for 45 years. He began his long career as an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia, serving underArlen Specter and alongside the Honorable Edward G. Rendelland the Honorable Lynne Abraham. He authored widelyappreciated, always humorous restaurant reviews for more than30 years under pseudonyms “Fatty R Bockol” and, later,“Skinny D’Bockol.” He recently co-authored the biography of former Philadelphia Eagles owner, Jerry Wolman.The entire Gaudenzia family extends condolences to Max’s

loved ones. May his memory be a source of comfort at this very difficult time.

Richard Max Bockol sworn in as Assistant DistrictAttorney by Arlen Specter, then Philadelphia District Attorney


NARCOTICS ANONYMOUSINTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONThroughout the Labor Day weekend, over 20,000 people

in recovery, including scores of Gaudenzia alumni, individuals

in treatment and staff, attended the 60th anniversary of

Narcotics Anonymous at its international convention, held

in Philadelphia. The organization, modeled after Alcoholics

Anonymous, includes chapters in over 100 countries around

the world conducting tens of thousands of weekly meetings

based on a 12-Step recovery program. Several Gaudenzia

alumni and staff members assisted in organizing the

convention. Mike Harle participated in a panel discussion

with Gary Tennis, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department

of Drug and Alcohol Programs and other expert presenters.

One staggering statistic noted at the convention was that

there are today at least 22 million Americans who are addicted

to drugs or alcohol and that is approximately equal to the

number of people who are in recovery.

On September 7, over 300 people attended the

Baltimore Recovery Day and Fun Fair, held adjacent

to Gaudenzia’s Park Heights facility. Highlighting the

day was the ground-breaking ceremony for the new

Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Family Center. Guest

speakers included David Mineta, Deputy Director,

Office of National

Drug Control Policy

at the White House,

Washington, DC;

Anthony Brown,

Maryland Lieutenant

Governor; Lisa Gladden,

State Senator; Jack Young,

Baltimore City Council

President; Sharon Green Middleton and Nick Mosby,

Baltimore City Council members; community

leaders and activists. The new, three story building

will house a residential long-term treatment program

for women and their young children, a licensed day

care and 18 permanent housing apartments for

families in recovery.

Gaudenzia is delighted to have the support of

public and private funding partners on this project.

A $1.2 million gift from the Harry and Jeannette

Weinberg Family Foundation, $350,0000 from

the Abell Foundation and $150,000 from the

France-Merrick Foundation are helping to make

the new facility possible.

Ground-breaking CeremonyNew Family Center

David Mineta

September has special meaning

at Gaudenzia. As part of NationalAlcohol and Drug RecoveryMonth, we celebrated the feelingsof achievement, joy and success for

those in recovery. Treatment works!

Recovery happens!

Michael Harle, Gaudenzia President & CEO; Gary Tennis, Secretary, PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs; Dr. Deni Carise, Deputy Chief Clinical Officer, CRC Health Group; Dr. Arthur Evans, Jr.,Commissioner, Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health &Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS); Roland Lamb, Director ofAddiction Services, DBHIDS


The Prescription Drug EpidemicFDA Recommendation for Tighter Narcotics Control

According to a study by The Partnership at Drugfree.org, 60% of drug overdose deaths in 2010 were related to prescription drug abuse. On October 24, the U.S. Food andDrug Administration said it would recommend tighter controlson narcotic painkillers, such as Oxycotin and Vicodin. Whenenacted, doctors will no longer be able to write extended

prescriptions of these medications. Written prescriptions for renewals will bemandatory. The FDA made its determination "after a thorough and careful analysis of extensive scientific literature, review of hundreds of public comments on the issue,and several public meetings, during which input was received from a wide range of stakeholders, including patients, health care providers, outside experts andgovernment entities." The FDA will forward its formal recommendation package to the Department of Health and Human Services in December. It will then be up to the Drug Enforcement Agency to make final changes. It may take up to a year to enact the final legislation.

Race for RecoveryOn September 29, more than 160 individualsparticipated in the annual Race For Recovery,held on Presque Isle in Erie. Approximately$11,000 was raised to help defray the cost of treatment for deserving individuals at Gaudenzia programs in Erie.

On September 21, at Penn's Landing inPhiladelphia, over 20,000 people gathered for the annual Recovery Walks! event. Scatteredthroughout the crowd were 150 individualswearing purple sashes, identifying them as Honor Guards. These individuals have beenrecognized for having at least 10 years of sobriety, symbolizing that long term recovery is attainable. Gaudenzia was represented by several hundred participants in the event,including people currently in treatment, as well as alumni and staff.

ERIE

PHILADELPHIA Recovery Walks!

Gaudenzia GladiatorsOn October 5, a team of Gaudenzia Gladiators participated in the Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival, held on the Schuylkill River in Fairmount Park. The 24 member crew hadpracticed paddling diligently since June, forging a competitive kinship. They proudly took their place alongside 140 other boats in races held throughout the day.


On September 28, over 150 people attended Gaudenzia

Fresh Start of Delaware’s 10th Anniversary celebration

at Barclay’s in Wilmington. During the formal program,

which summarized Gaudenzia’s accomplishments in

Delaware since 2003, a parent of our Graduate speaker

thanked the agency for “giving me my daughter back:

alive, clean and sober.”

FRESH START

Philadelphia

Linda O’Neil, Alumni Parent Speaker

Kelly C., Alumni Speaker

10th Anniversary

On October 5, the Autumn Harvest Dinner andAuction event was held at Mountain Valley GolfCourse in Barnesville, PA. A record 85 individualsattended, raising $7,000 for treatment in Gaudenziaprograms in North Central Pennsylvania.

United Way Days of CaringOn September 5 and 6, volunteersfrom UGI Utilities, Inc. participatedin United Way Days of Caring onGaudenzia’s Lancaster campus. They did weeding, light gardening as well as mulching at the TomBamford Memorial Garden and thesurrounding area adjacent to theElsie Shenk Outpatient Center.


LancasterCounty

Schuylkill County

Below: Michael Barbieri, DEState Representative; Robert

Coupe, Commissioner DE Deptof Correction; James Baker,former Mayor of Wilmington

and Michael B. Harle

Right: Barbara Russell, Fresh Start Clinical Supervisor is surrounded by

Gaudenzia Graduates Jackie, Kelly and Fara

Above: Bert DiClemente, Gaudenzia Board member and Betty DiClemente

arrive at the celebration

UGI Utilities clean-up crew

Paula Kiernan, Vantage Program Director with UGI volunteers

Bonnie Maley reviewssilent auction displays

Lisa Antalosky, Gaudenziacounselor and Kim G.,graduate speaker

Auctioneer Ray Walsh

Run for RecoveryRecently, Gaudenzia’s Chesapeake Regionparticipated in the 2013 Cricket Baltimore RoadRace. The activity helped raise awareness abouttreatment options in the Baltimore area.


Participants prepare to begin the race

On October 18, a site visit was held at Gaudenzia Fresh Start

to discuss the delivery of addiction services in Delaware. Present

were Kevin Ann Huckshorn, Director, DHSS Division

of Substance Abuse and Mental Health; Becky Flood, CEO

and Executive Director of New Directions for Women in

Cosa Mesa, CA and Carla Markell, Delaware First Lady.

Site Visit

At regional graduation ceremonies, Gaudenzia

celebrates the accomplishments of its new alumni

who have applied and met strict requirements.

On October 12, at Baltimore’s Morgan State

University’s Fine Arts Center, 169 individuals

graduated in front of family members, alumni,

staff and friends. The invocation was delivered by

the Honorable David Young. Keynote addresses

were delivered by the Honorable Wanda Heard

and Marilyn Mosby. Ernest Russell, Gaudenzia

Woodland Program Director, received the

Robert Thomas Role Model award.

GraduationChesapeake Region

Marilyn Mosby

Honorable Wanda Heard

In June, the National Council on Alcoholism and DrugDependence, Inc. (NCADD) presented Gaudenzia's ChesapeakeRegion Care Coordination Department with an Unsung Heroaward. The unit acts as a care management service, assistingindividuals completing treatment obtain supportive housing,gain referrals for job readiness, enroll in outpatient services and more.


Care Coordination staff: Len Price, Frank Haddix, Cynthia Eason-Barnes, Tony Bey and Jason Noice

Graduate SpotlightBarb D.

Growing up, Barb D.’s parents were avid drinkers. “I started drinking at home when I was eight years old.” she recalls. “In high school, I met my boyfriend,who drank with me. He also introduced me tomarijuana, meth, coke and acid.” Barb’s lifestyle of using continued until she was 34 years old. The court system mandated her into treatment.

Her parole officer arranged for Barb to go to GaudenziaVantage in Lancaster, a long term residential programfor pregnant and parenting women. Her three childrenwere placed into foster care as a result of a paroleviolation. Initially she did not like Vantage and wanted to

leave but Barb stuck it out, motivated by the hope thatshe could eventually get her children back. Barb’s goalsbecame clear: to work on herself, build rapport andsomeday become reunited with her children. She completed the Vantage program, found

stable employment, safe housing and went through the Gaudenzia graduation process. She reflects, “Mycounselor helped me realize I had to love myself asmuch as I loved my children. I worked on learninghow to build relationships and really worked on myselfin earnest.” Five years later, Barb’s three children aregrown, and none are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Barb remains grateful to Gaudenzia and Vantage.

Today, she is a Certified Recovery Specialist andcontinues to advance herself through Gaudenzia’sCenter for Higher Education. She is actively givingback to the community, and for the last six years, Barbhas been employed at Gaudenzia, serving as a positiverole model for women who, undoubtedly, will gaininspiration from her.

Baltimore Care Coordination

Receives Unsung Hero Award

Jennifer Campbell, Director at Gibson House in Steelton, PA received the 2013 Staff Recognition Award

from Dauphin County’s Mental Health / Intellectual

Disabilities Program, recognizing the impact of her work.

Staff recognition...

Left: Paula Ruane, Gaudenzia Central Region Director; Frank Magel, AdultMental Health Program Specialist; Joe Whalen, Adult Mental Health ProgramSpecialist; Rose Schultz, Deputy Administrator, Adult and Children MentalHealth Services; Jennifer Campbell; Serge Grigoryan, Adult Mental HealthProgram Specialist and Dan Eisenhauer, Administrator, Dauphin CountyMental Health / Intellectual Disabilities

The Gaudenzia Gazette is published by the Community Affairs Department of Gaudenzia, Inc.

Michael B. Harle, M.H.S.President and CEO

Richard Z. Freemann, Jr.Chairman,Gaudenzia Inc.

Gadi AronsonDirector of Development

Sara BaumgardnerJulie GirschAndrew KeimigCarole LeeLynanne SchaefferCarol SchonourContributors

Production costs for this issue have been paid by the employees of Gaudenzia through the 2013 Staff Appeal

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Dr. Jeffrey Martin, a valued Gaudenzia volunteer forover 15 years, was recently awarded $1,000 through theLancaster General Health "Helping Hands" grantprogram. Such funding is only available to LancasterGeneral Health employees who perform volunteer workin the community on a regular basis. The money wasused to purchase a new diagnostic wall set at GaudenziaVantage, including an otoscope, opthalmoscope andblood pressure cuff, to help better serve women andchildren who are in our care.

Lancaster Volunteer Receives Grant

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