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The Newsletter of David Lawrence CenterCENTEREDCELEBRATE MENTALHEALTH MONTH ATFIRST-EVER ONSITEMENTAL HEALTH FAIRAND OPEN HOUSEFrom the CEOScott Burgessmay 2016Mental HealthmonthIn honor of May’s National Mental HealthAwareness Month, we are opening up the PollyKeller main campus to families, friends, clientsand supporters for a free, educational, actionpacked, fun afternoon at our first-ever Mental Health Fair and OpenHouse on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.The event will celebrate mental wellness with community partnerresource tables representing health, wellness and mental health“There will be an assortment of fun and interactiveopportunities available to express yourself whilecelebrating the many ways our resource partnerscan support our mental health and wellness.”– SCOTT BURGESS, PRESIDENT AND CEOFAIRFebruary 29 - March 1GiveWhereYouLiveCollier.org open houseInside12345678LETTER FROM THE CEO& SUCCESS STORYPREVENTION CORNER & ISSUES & ANSWERSSPECIAL EVENTS & SAVE THE DATEPROGRAM NEWSSPECIAL EVENTS& GRANT NEWSPLANNED GIVING & FACT& ANNUAL REPORTCENTER NEWSENCORE NEWSproviders, free mental health screenings, campus tours and brief15-minute educational presentations on the signs and symptomsof mental illness and substance abuse. The kids and adults alikewill also relish the chance to meet furry mental health partners, aClydesdale therapy horse and pet therapy dog.Attendees will enjoy fun lawn games, a feelings art project,children’s art therapy showcase, crafts, an expressive photo booth,face painting and exercise and yoga demonstrations all whilenetworking with like-minded mental health advocates and healthconscious members of our community. As an added bonus GirlScouts can earn a mental health patch for participating.Plus there will be plenty of healthy snacks from local vendors,drinks and awesome prize drawings such as bikes, tablets, giftbaskets, a yoga membership, gift cards and more. Mental HealthMonth was started nearly 70 years ago by Mental Health America,to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importanceof good mental health for everyone. This year’s theme is “Life witha Mental Illness” which is a call to action to share what life with amental illness feels like to someone going through it.DLC is participating in this awareness generating event by creatinga positive, healthy dialogue for our community about mental healthand the feelings associated with it from the inside out.DavidLawrenceCenter.orgSPRING 2016
PROGRAM NEWSCrossroads Adds PersonalTraining Fitness ProgramDAVID LAWRENCE CENTERBOARD OF DIRECTORS2015 - 2016Scott BurgessChief Executive OfficerDouglas Johnson, PhDPresidentRussell BuddPolly Keller*Brian V. McAvoy, Esq.Robert Morantz, M.D.(1942 - 2016)William O’Neill, Esq.Michael V. Reagen, PhDL. Patt Schneider, PhDViola SteffanPablo X. VeintimillaLieutenant George Welch*Honorary Board MemberDAVID LAWRENCEFOUNDATIONBOARD OF TRUSTEES2015 - 2016Arthur CherryChairmanWilliam O’Neill, Esq.Daniel A. Mendoza, CIMA Fitness is important for all demographics.Expertise is needed to address thechallenges of more specialized populationswith unique health considerations such ascardiac rehab, eating disorders and addictions.Crossroads recently partnered withprofessional master trainers at Max FlexFitness to work with our rehab clients toenhance their exercise regime of yoga,walking, pickle ball, basketball andswimming. Trainers host onsite circuittraining group classes two days per week.The classes include low-impact bodyweight and aerobic exercises. Participantslearn that exercising will release naturalendorphins such as serotonin in a healthyway, rather than using alcohol and drugsto release these chemicals.Most clients begin classes with feelingsof depression and anxiety, and may stillbe experiencing symptoms of post-acutewithdrawal. After their first class, clientsbegin to feel better, have more energy– NINO MAGADDINO, MAX FLEX FITNESSand feel a sense of accomplishment forbeing able to finish. After two weeks ofexercising four to six days a week, clientshave decreased emotional swings, reportfeeling the natural endorphins afterexercising and have a greater sense ofpeace of mind and happiness.SUCCESS STORYCaleb is a bright, polite, articulate 16year old with a great sense of humor. Thisis a good day because he is using all thetools his therapist taught him. On his baddays, he is suicidal, angry and aggressive,unable to sleep and engages in self-harm.These good days are what keep him andhis family afloat in an ocean of daily upsand downs.“Knowledge is power. We’vegained so much insight. Luckily,all the right resources came atall the right times.”– MELLISA, CALEB’S MOMDavid Lawrence Center is a not-for-profit,501(c)(3) organization and is accredited bythe Joint Commission on Accreditationof Healthcare Organizations. The Centeris funded in part by the State of FloridaDepartment of Children and Families(DCF) and the Department of Housingand Urban Development (HUD), CollierCounty Department of Housing, Humanand Veteran Services, and privatedonations made through the fundraisingefforts of the David Lawrence Foundation.“Alcohol and drugs produce thesame chemicals in the brain asexercising. This fitness trainingprogram teaches addicts ahealthier way to utilize exerciseto release endorphins.”Mom recalls Caleb having “huge,explosive blow-ups and by age 10 hebegan talking about wanting to die. Hewas diagnosed in Tampa with bipolardisorder, ADHD, oppositional defiantdisorder and conduct disorder.After moving to Naples, they gotinvolved with NAMI and DLC. The roadwas still bumpy with Caleb beingadmitted to the Crisis Unit 14 times, butthey were determined to find the bestsupports to ensure Caleb has more gooddays then bad.When his new psychiatrist diagnosedhim with high functioning Asperger’s itopened up a new treatment modality.A change in meds, an individualizededucation program in school, and in-hometherapy have combined to make a hugedifference in Caleb’s life.Caleb aspires to be a mechanicalengineer. He plays lacrosse and the drumsin his high school’s marching band, andfinally feels he belongs to a communityof people who care about him.SPRING 2016 PAGE2
PREVENTION CORNERFree Parenting Prevention Classes Start in MaySome children are hardwired to disturb the peace athome or school, but their unusual energies can serve themwell later in life when nurtured effectively. Whether a childhas difficult behavior because of ADHD, a creative personality,a highly sensitive nature, oppositional defiant disorder,a learning disability or amood disorder, thediagnosis is less importantthan customizing a remedyfor each child andfamily. DLC’sPrevention andEducationservices offertwo agespecific, freeparentingclasses tohelp improveparentingskills.Parenting Today helps parents of children 5 -12 years ofage find better ways to handle daily parenting issues. In sixtwo-hour sessions, parents receive guidance and supportwhile learning how to cope with problems, address difficulttopics, manage power struggles and encourage childrento be their best. This class teaches parents effective waysto improve communication, guide safer choices, gaincooperation and discipline.Parenting Teens is a six session psycho-educationalseries that provides tools for parents who are experiencingbehavioral difficulties with strong willed or out of controladolescent children. This class teaches parents how toprevent and intervene in the child’s negative choices,address problematic behavior and change destructivebehavior. It also provides education on drug use, violenceand sexuality. The goal of these tactics are to help rebuildeffective family relationships.Classes are held multiple times a year. Parents interestedin the May parenting classes can call 239-263-4013 orregister in person at the Horseshoe Drive Satellite Office.ISSUES & ANSWERSAbout CyberbullyingCyberbullying is the use of electronic communication tobully a person. This is usually done by sending mean messagesor even threats to someone though a website, email, socialmedia, phone or text message. With over 80% of teens havingaccess to cell phones on a regular basses, it has become themost common medium and most frequent form of cyberbullying.“Studies show that 88% of social mediausing teens have witnessed people beingmean or cruel on social media.”72% of high school students nationwide report beingcyberbullied once or twice a school year, 20% reported once ortwice a month, and 5.3% reported it once or twice a week.Youth that have been a victim of cyberbullying are moreprone to: alcohol or drug abuse experience bullying in person skip school and get poor grades lower self-esteem health problems thoughts of suicideUnfortunately, over 81% of young people think thatbullying online is easier to get away with than bullying inperson and more than half of cyberbullying victims nevertell their parents or an authority figure.To help prevent cyberbullying among adolescents inthe Collier County Public Schools, David Lawrence Centercollaborated with the school district to create a cyberbullyingvideo as part of the “We Care Campaign” – a mentalhealth awareness initiative targeted toward middle schooland high school students. The underlying message in thecampaign is simple “if you see something say something”.The video explained how to text anonymously to reportbullying of any kind to “don’t hate” at DNTH8 or 274637.To help someone struggling with the harmingeffects of cyberbullying, call David Lawrence Centerat 239-455-8500.SPRING 2016 PAGE3
David Lawrence CenterSPECIAL EVENTSSound MindsPATT SCHNEIDER, RUSSELL BUDD, KATIE PASCHALLJOHN AND JANIE PAPPAS, SHERIFF KEVINRAMBOSKAPRIL AND PETER KNIZEBRANDON AND SHARI STAGLINCARLOS AND LYNN CABRERA, LINEA AND CINDAJOHNSONMARY MORTON, CARMEN BLANCOVI AND JOHN STEFFANDAWN AND LUC VEZINALINDA RICHARDS MALONE,MARIA JIMINEZ - LARANearly 100 people attendedthe Sound Minds MentalHealth Symposium and WineDinner held in April. TheVIP Wine Dinner featuredharmonious couplings ofStaglin Family Vineyardswine and provided sponsorsand VIP guests an intimatesetting to get to know ourspeakers and panelists, whilethe symposium served as aplatform to bring heartfeltinspiration and educationaround the topic of mentalhealth and the care taker.Thanks to our educationpartner Naples Childrenand Education Foundationand sponsors, the eventraised 11,000 for mentalhealth research and servicesfor the David LawrenceCenter and IMHRO.NAMI WalkELIZABETH SCHILLER, CARLY SCHNEIDER, COLETTE GAY, LUCYPILARSKICOLLEEN BUNNER DENAGOVEIAJOHN AND ALEX BREAULTCAITLIN AND CARLEEN EDWARDS, MARIA BEASLEY,VANESSA TABOADA, MARCEL JOHNSON, LORRAINEGARCIA, ROLANDO JOHNSONSPRING 2016 PAGE4More than 100 employeesand their family members,board members andsupporters joined theDavid Lawrence Centerwalking team in supportof our community partnerNational Alliance onMental Illness (NAMI)at their annual fundraisingand awareness walk inFebruary. Special thanksto all who joined us in ourmarch for mental health.
David Lawrence CenterSPECIAL EVENTSYoung ExecutivesBeach BumNearly 200 walkers, runnersand yogis joined us for theYoung Executives Beach Bum5K run and walk atLowdermilk Park in April.The event, now in its thirdyear, was in held inconjunction with GulfCoast Runners and includeda new evening format andsunset beach yoga providedby our community partnerGreen Monkey Yoga. Theevent raised nearly 3,200for DLC programs andGulf Coast Runners youthdevelopment fund.WEDDING PARTY ENJOYS A FRIENDLY COMPETITIONKATE AND ROB EDWARDS, RYAN JOBEFAMILY PARTICIPATION FOR DLCBEACH BUM RUNNERSANDY BEIGHTS, STEVENAND SARA IANNACCONECINDY CAMPOS, KRISTIVAUGHNGREEN MONKEY YOGA SUNSET BEACH YOGASAVE THE DATE.YOUNG EXECUTIVES SUNSET CRUISEJUNE 16, 2016Climb aboard theNaples Princess with theDavid Lawrence CenterYoung Executives for afun-filled evening of networking, friendraising andphilanthropy. The two-hourcruise along Naples Baywill feature a fun, festiveatmosphere, music, horsd’oeuvres, drinks and a priceless encore performance of abeautiful Naples sunset. Casual red, white and “nautical”blue attire is encouraged. Price includes one drink ticketand a two hour sunset cruise. Boarding begins at 6:00 p.m.Tickets are 45 until June 3rd and 50 thereafter until the dayof the event. Don’t miss the boat! This wildly popular annualevent sells out every year.HEROIN AND PRESCRIPTION PAINKILLERSCOMMUNITY ACTION FORUMJUNE 17, 2016David Lawrence Center and localtreatment providers are joining DrugFree Collier to educate the public aboutheroin and prescription drug abusein our community. Keynote speakerAndrew Kolodny, M.D., Chief MedicalOfficer, Phoenix House Foundation Inc.along with addiction professionals, community leaders,law enforcement and health care providers will share theirexpertise on this serious issue. Attendees will get informationabout the history and current impact of opioid addictionand available community resources.This unique, educational opportunity will be held atHodges University from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This event isfree to attend and includes lunch. For more informationvisit DrugFreeCollier.org or call (239) 302-6717.For sponsorship or ticket information, visit DavidLawrenceCenter.org or call (239) 304-3505.SPRING 2016 PAGE5
Center NewsFundraising Efforts Underway to Expand Children’s ServicesIn May, construction will begin on the expansion ofthe Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit. The project willadd four additional beds to our campus bringing thetotal bed capacity to eight for children and adolescentsin need of emergency mental health care. The renovationwill also allow for an expanded dining area. The cost ofthe project will be 250,000.“This expansion is critical to meet thedemand, prevent adolescent suicide andadequately care for children experieninga mental health crisis in our community.”– SCOTT BURGESS, CEOThe Adult Crisis Unit was expanded in 2012, atwhich time the children’s unit was also renovated. Laterthat same year, the tragic Sandy Hook school shootingoccurred. Since that time there has been a consistentvigilant focus on children’s mental health and anincreased awareness of the benefits of early intervention.As a result, DLC has seen a dramatic increase in referralsfor admissionto thechildren’sunit. Sincefiscal year2011, theaverage daily census has increased by 207% and 48%in the last year alone.Several projects are planned to expand the children’sservices continuum as spelled out in the 2020 Visionstrategic plan. In order to be the leader in pediatricbehavioral health in Southwest Florida, the plan callsfor a focus on early identification, screening andassessment through the implementation of additionalevidence-based practices, technologies, holistictreatments and new children’s intensive services aswell as an expansion of facilities.Fundraising is critical to support these initiatives.For more information, contact Director of ConstituentRelations, Darcy Taylor at 239-354-1419 or you can makea donation online at DavidLawrenceCenter.org.GRANT NEWSLeague Club Grant Helps Expand Children’s Inpatient Art Therapy ProgramMore children on the Crisis Stabilization Unit will benefitfrom the highly effective, evidence-based holistic art therapyservice thanks to a 10,800 grant from the Community TrustFund of The League Club, Inc. The Crisis Stabilization Unitis an inpatient mental health unit where children experiencinga psychiatric crisis receive brief voluntary and involuntaryevaluation and treatment. Children stay an average of threedays on the unit.“Artistic self-expression helps children resolveconflicts and problems, develop interpersonalskills, manage behavior, reduce stress, achieveinsight, elevate mood and increase self-esteemand self-awareness.”utilize the therapeutic use of art making to help childrenwho experience illness, trauma or life challenges.The goal of the Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit arttherapy program is to improve the child’s ability to communicateemotional distress, rebuild a sense of trust, decrease senseof isolation, increase self-expression, provide and reinforceemotional regulation skills and increase the child’s senseof well-being while on the unit.Partnering with The League Club on this programexpansion will advance our strategic priorities to enhancecommunity collaborations, grow children’s services, expanddevelopment efforts, as well as utilize innovative clinicalprogramming to help more children.– MARY ANN GUERRA,DIRECTOR OF ACUTE CARE AND EMERGENCY SERVICESThe grant will allow for the art therapy sessions to beheld twice a week rather than just twice a month, nearlyquadrupling the number of children who will be exposedto the healing benefits of art.Art therapy sessions are conducted by an independentregistered art therapist and mental health counselor andSPRING 2016 PAGE6
Planned GivingON YOUR OWN TERMSHOW TO TAKE CARE OF FAMILY FIRSTDemands on your time and wallet increase daily, and it’seasy to become overwhelmed with all the obligations thatcome up. Perhaps one of the items on your to-do list is tosend a donation to helpsupport David LawrenceBequests allow you to retainCenter, but because youfull control of your assetsare already stretching yourwithout depleting themfunds in many directions,now, while helping ensureyou may not be sure youcan be as charitable as youthat David Lawrence Centerwould like at this time.continues to grow andthrive in the future.MARY BETH CRAWFORD, ESQ.PLANNED GIVINGCOMMITTEE CHAIRKEEP YOUR CASH FLOWAdding a bequestprovision to your will or livingtrust could be the answer. By making a gift of your assetsat death – be it cash, stocks, real estate or other property–there is no need to affect your current cash flow. And sincethe bequest doesn’t go into effect until after your lifetime, youcan change the provisions in your will or trust at any time.If you wish to give us a percentage of what is left of yourestate after other beneficiaries have received their share,you can. By making a gift of a percentage of your estate,your gift will remain proportionate to the size of your estate,no matter how it fluctuates. Plus, there are no estate taxesowed on amounts left through a charitable bequest.PLEDGE YOUR FUTURE SUPPORTIn many cases, bequests offer the best of both worlds.You retain full control of your assets without depleting themnow, while helping ensure that David Lawrence Centercontinues to grow and thrive in the future.For more information about supporting David LawrenceCenter through a bequest, contact Director of ConstituentRelations Darcy Taylor at 239-354-1419. The Stelter CompanyThe Stelter Company The information in this publication is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice, please consult an attorney. Figures cited in examples are for hypotheticalpurposes only and are subject to change. References to estate and income taxes include federal taxes only. State income/estate taxes or state law may impact your results.FACT:In 2014, over 47,000people died of drug overdosesin our country. Opioids,including prescription drugsand heroin, were involved in28,647 of those accountingfor 61% of all overdosedeaths. Opioids are now thedeadliest drug in Americaafter tobacco and alcohol.FY 2015 Annual ReportNow Availablef eelingGREATThe FY 2015 Annual Report is now availableon our website at DavidLawrenceCenter.org.The report theme “Feeling Great” focuses onhow getting people to feel their best andempowering them to reach for the stars iswhat DLC is all about. It is a nod to our manysuper stars: donors, partners, volunteersand staff who are helping our organizationbe the greatest it can be. The reportgives an update on the strategic initiativesaccomplished in the first year of our five-year 2020 VisionPlan, shares success stories and lists our donor honor roll. If you wouldlike to receive a printed copy, call 239-354-1434.ANNSPRING 2016 PAGE7UALREPORT 2015
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packed, fun afternoon at our first-ever Mental Health Fair and Open House on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. The event will celebrate mental wellness with community partner resource tables representing health, wellness and mental health providers, free mental health screenings, campus tours and brief
