Information about services, programs, education, and advocacy december 2018

Congressman Frank LoBiondo recognized as 2018 Mental Health Distinguished Community Leader Congressman Frank LoBiondo was honored by The Guidance Center at its fifth annual Lawrence Pepper, Jr., Mental Health Distinguished Community longtime Guidance Center Leadership Awards Dinner held on trustee (right), congratulates Thursday, October 18, at Merighi’s Savoy and thanks Congressman Inn in Vineland. Frank LoBiondo, who was honored by The Guidance LoBiondo received the prestigious Center as its 2018 Mental community leadership award for his Health Distinguished outstanding contributions and service to Community Leader. Pictured the greater Cumberland County area and with them are Ed Bowman, to The Guidance Center. He was recognized president of The Guidance Center (left) and Dieter and thanked for his dedicated work Hovermann, executive supporting mental health, education, director. veterans, healthcare, business, and the environment in the local and regional community — making it a better place to his volunteer work for numerous civic and to serving thousands of individuals and live for all of its residents through his charitable organizations prior to his 24 years families in our area who struggle with leadership, volunteerism and advocacy. of service in public office.” challenging mental illnesses.” Guidance Center board of trustees president Frank LoBiondo was a member of the board Born in Bridgeton, , LoBiondo Ed Bowman served as master of ceremonies of trustees of The Guidance Center from attended Georgetown Preparatory School and for the event, with past president M. Jay 1979 through 1985, serving as president received a B.A. in Business Administration Einstein offering The Guidance Center from 1981 to 1983. from Saint Joseph’s University in , overview. . He worked for 26 years in a “During his time on the board of The family-owned trucking company. Prior to “We are extremely proud to honor Frank Guidance Center, Frank helped the agency serving in public office, Frank was an active LoBiondo for all of his contributions. He is a respond to the mental health needs of our participant in numerous civic and charitable true example of a leader who has devoted community with vision, dedication, and hard organizations, including the SPCA, local YMCA his life to improving our community on so work,” noted Bowman. “He led The Guidance and Rotary, along with The Guidance Center. many levels,” said Bowman. “For more than Center through some difficult times in the To continue his service to the community on a 40 years, Frank has been a true advocate late 1970s and early 1980s, assisting the higher level, he ran for public office and was for southern New Jersey, starting with agency to grow from its modest beginnings elected to the Cumberland County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1984. After three years on the Freeholder Board, Frank was elected to Congressman Frank the New Jersey General Assembly, representing LoBiondo (2nd right) the First Legislative District from 1988 to 1994. with Guidance In November 1994, Frank was elected to the Center executive staffers (left to right) U.S. House of Representatives, where he Dieter Hovermann, serves the constituents of New Jersey’s Second president; Josephine Congressional District — Cumberland, Cape White, clinical May, Atlantic and portions of Gloucester, director; George Camden, Burlington and Ocean counties. LoBiondo, director Frank will retire from Congress at the end of of human resources; and David Bartels, his current term on January 3, 2019. chief financial As part of the awards program, longtime officer. friend and Guidance Center trustee Larry Pepper spoke about Frank LoBiondo’s life of Continued on page 2 Frank LoBiondo recognized Continued service, offering insights and anecdotes to people of The Guidance Center and proves honor him for his contributions to The the great value of our mission.” Guidance Center, family, friends and the community. “In addition, I thank our community event sponsor Newfield National Bank for their “The LoBiondo family has been a big part of generous and dedicated support,” added the history of The Guidance Center,” noted Bowman. “I also extend a special thanks to Pepper, “starting with his father Frank who Peter Galetto, one of our past Distinguished was one of its founding members and trustee Community Awardees. Each year Peter from 1962 to 1978, and as president from donates a stunning piece of original glass 1970-72. Congressman Frank followed in his art that he created for us to auction at our father’s footsteps, serving on the board of Guidance Center president Ed Bowman awards dinner. These pieces have generated Master of Ceremonies trustees from 1979 to 1985 and as president significant donations to the Center and we are from 1981-1983. George LoBiondo, Frank’s truly appreciative of his ongoing generosity.” nephew, served on the board from 2003 to 2011 and is currently the Center’s director The Guidance Center is proud to have of human resources. As you can see, recognized Congressman Frank LoBiondo as assisting with the mental health needs of our 2018 Distinguished Community Leader. our community has been a mission of the We thank him for a lifetime of work LoBiondo family for many years.” benefiting our community and for the many ways his influence has made a positive A special part of the evening’s program was impact on the mental health and well-being a presentation by Elaine Braidi, a Vineland of so many people in our area. resident, who told about her experiences Larry Pepper, Jr. getting family support from The Guidance Guidance Center Trustee Center through its Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) program. Braidi told about her This glass vase personal family history with mental illness created and donated and explained how the people in the IFSS by artist Peter Galetto was won in program assisted her with compassionate, the silent auction professional support through her many and by Ron Portadin, ongoing challenges. partner at Manders Merighi Portadin “I want to thank Elaine personally and on Farrell Architects, behalf of everyone here, for sharing her LLC., of Vineland. story,” said Ed Bowman. “Her testimonial is an amazing tribute to the fine work of the Jane Galetto, local environmentalist and past recipient of the Distinguished Community Leader Award, thanked Frank LoBiondo for his contributions to mental health throughout his years of public service via his support for the environment.

Doris Cunningham, program director for The Guidance Center Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS) program, introduced guest speaker Elaine Braidi.

Congressman Frank LoBiondo surrounded by event sponsor Newfield National Bank representatives and Guidance Center trustees. Pictured left to right are: M. Jay Einstein, Guidance Center trustee; Ed Bowman, Guidance Center president; Newfield Bank representatives Pete Capizola, senior VP/ business development and Bob Tola, chief lending officer; LoBiondo; Lawrence Pepper, Jr, Guidance Elaine Braidi, Guest Speaker Center trustee; Newfield Bank representatives Joseph Kenney, VP/Commercial Lending; Charles Grova, VP loan administration; Tracy Asselta, VP commercial lending; and Rae Eidam, senior credit analyst. Tranquility Corner dedicated to Suzy and Larry Merighi

The Guidance Center recently dedicated greater Cumberland County area in 2017, a Tranquility Corner to Suzy and Larry for their dedicated work supporting Merighi of Vineland. The corner includes a education, the arts, healthcare, and the paver patio with two benches surrounded environment in our local and regional by holly berry bushes that is located at community — making it a better place to the entrance of the administrative building live for others through their leadership, at the Center’s mental health agency volunteerism, and advocacy. complex on Carmel Road in Millville. The Tranquility Corner provides a peaceful A brief ceremony and luncheon were seating space offering the opportunity for held on September 20. individuals in care and staff members on Suzy and Larry Merighi were honored by site to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors. The Guidance Center as Mental Health We thank our sponsors of the Tranquility Distinguished Community Leaders in the Corner project Jane and Peter Galetto, Fred Cristelli of LG Landscaping, Will Suzy and Larry Merighi of Vineland, NJ, Gruccio of Vineland Landscaping, and at the dedication of The Guidance Center’s Tranquility Corner, a paver patio and Jules Perlstein of County Line Nurseries, benches, honoring them for their outstanding with special appreciation to Suzy and Larry contributions to the community. Merighi for their support.

Suzy and Larry Merighi of Vineland, NJ (center), were recognized as Pictured left to right: Ed Bowman, president of The Guidance Center; Mental Health Distinguished Community Leaders with the dedication of a Suzy Merighi; Jim Hurley, board member; Larry Merighi; and Lawrence Tranquility Corner. Pictured with them are M. Jay Einstein, trustee (left), Pepper, Jr., board member. and Ed Bowman, board president (right).

Tranquility Corner at The Guidance Center’s Carmel Road location in Millville GC presents Mental Health Training Workshops 2018 The Guidance Center hosted two mental health Service Awards workshops for victim service providers at its 30 Years Carmel Road site in August 2018. Cheryl Goodwin Area providers were trained in recognizing clients who suffer from violence and trauma 20 Years and have unique needs. Decisions regarding Lillie Baker-Brezell specific care for these individuals can have a Don Bruce profound effect on their lives. To ensure that Brenda Fields victims of crime receive the most appropriate Yvonne Gosbin treatments available, providers must engage in a victim-centered, trauma-informed Keisha Hunter approach that is ethically sound and values Jorge Priori cultural diversity. Left to right: Amandalynn Salzman, MS, MSW, LCSW, 15 Years The two-part workshops were entitled clinical administrator at The Guidance Center, with Kathryn Dixon, MSW, LMSW, LCSW, DABFC, NCCE, Anthony Carter Ethical and Legal Standards in Victim Services NCPC, program trainer; and Ana Guerra, LCSW, LPC, Doris Cunningham and Providing Culturally Competent Care in LCADC, CCS, director, Behavioral Health Matters. Victim Services. 10 Years many ethical questions that arise daily. As the need for victim services continues to Rosemary Abdelnoor Participants engaged in values clarification grow and spans across many fields including Ellen Grace Austin and the self-assessment necessary to explore health, mental health and criminal justice, Natalie Dupnock clinicians are challenged by complex ethical and resolve ethical dilemmas effectively. Rochelle Gonzalez dilemmas. These courses offer an overview of Group activities enabled participants to federal and state laws as well as the criminal consider how personal bias may influence Elizabeth Jones justice system as it pertains to victims of ethical decision-making and analyze other Kathy Williamson crime. Crimes discussed are limited to physical elements that influence ethical responsibility. 5 Years and sexual assault as well as gun violence The trainer was Kathryn Dixon, MSW, LMSW, in relation to mental health, substance use, LCSW, DABFC, NCCE, NCPC. Dixon is the Cynthia Dawson immigrants and LGBTQIA. These courses executive director of Interstate FACTS, LLC, Jasmine Feliciano offer mental health professionals tools and founded in 2007 to provide Forensic Jasmine Feliciano resources to identify, analyze, and resolve the Assessment, Consultation/Counseling, Jocelyn Figueroa Training and Supervision. She has Audrey Giampetro more than 25 years of experience in Tori King the field of social work and as an Mary McNish adjunct professor of sociology and social work and has testified in more Kathleen Quint than 100 hearings. Denise Rivera Christine Winiecki The training workshops were provided by Behavioral Health Matters (BHM). Congratulations and BHM provides training on mental thank you for your years health, substance use, intellectual of dedicated service. disabilities and co-occurring disorders to service providers and treatment teams designed to enhance treatment outcomes for service recipients. Program trainer Kathryn Dixon leads a workshop In Memoriam for area providers Alan Kulick, MD 1926-2018 Mental Health Care Providers TRAINING CLASSES for 2019 Remembering Dr. Alan Kulick, from Vineland, NJ, who served The following training workshops for Mindfulness-Based Stress Service Excellence for as medical director of The staff professional development are Management Social Service Providers Guidance Center from October scheduled for 2019. They will be held 1/25/19 Dr. Buzz Mingin 5/9/19 Chris DiMarco 1963 through the early 1970s. in the Fenton Building at The Guidance Motivational Interviewing Understanding and He graduated from the Rosalind Center, 2038 Carmel Road, Millville, NJ. Treating Addictions Franklin University of Medicine Each professional development training 3/11/19 Dr. Alex Redcay 5/15/19 Dr. Alex Redcay and Sciences in Chicago, Illinois, qualifies for LPC and LCSW Continuing Trauma-Focused Treatment in 1952 and was a psychiatrist Education credits. 4/9/19 Eriach Fox Ethics and Professional who practiced for 65 years in the For more information or to register, Boundaries greater Cumberland County area. Crisis Intervention Prevention please call (856) 825-6810 Ext. 295 or 6/6/19 Yvette Murry Dr. Kulick will be truly missed by e-mail [email protected]. 4/11/19 Bancroft NeuroRehab of NJ his many patients and friends. The Guidance Center thanks it donors who contributed in 2018.

AAA of South Jersey, County Line Nurseries Mr. & Mrs. George Giampetro Lucky Bones Jeff Sanders Millville Office Cumberland County Board Pearl Giordano Dr. & Mrs. Kevin Ludwig Mr. & Mrs. Albert Scarani Accurate Language Services of Freeholders Joanne Gittone Albert R. Maccani, CPA John F. Scarpa Foundation Ace Plumbing, Heating, Cumberland County Marie Gittone Mark Maggioncalda David Schad & Electrical Supplies Improvement Authority William Gonzalez Manders Merighi Mike Scott Jason Adams Cumberland Fire Protection Gregory J. Facemyer, CPA Portadin Farrell Architects Jason Scythes Advance Treads The Cumberland Maple Valley Nurseries Insurance Group Valerie Groetsch Nicholas Sena Adventure Aquarium Frank Marghella Shawn Curry Chuck Grova Six Flags Great Adventure Air Perfect WB Mason Cyberwolf Software Gruccio, Pepper, DeSanto Wade Sjogren Allen Associates & Ruth Kenneth Mecouch Carman Daddario Steve Smith Nick Asselta Stan Hadam Larry Merighi Nick Dalsey South Jersey Energy Tracy Asselta Dave Hanrahan Suzy Merighi Paula Daplyn South Jersey Transportation Ken Baldisaro Henry Hanson Merighi’s Savoy Inn Authority Robin Daplyn Bank of Elmer JD Hardy Mr. & Mrs. G. Larry Miller South Jersey Water Richard Dapp Darlene Barber Hendricks House William R. Mints Agency Conditioning Dave & Busters Mr. & Mrs. David Bartels Heritage Business Systems Tom Mollers Anthony Sparacio Rose Marie Davis Cheri Barton Doug Hildreth Morey’s Pier Joe Sparacio Dendrinos Medical Associates Vladis Basens Jody Hirata Bob Morgan Gasper & Cynthia Sparacio Director Joe Derella Sharon Baxter Carl Homan Carol Musso Frank Spatola, Jr. DeRossi & Son Company Ben & Jerry’s Doreen Homan Mutual of America Stanker & Galetto Builders Bob DeSanto Larry Berman Ralph Homan Newfield National Bank Michael Stern Design Advertising Louise Bertacchi The Hope Chest NJ Manufacturers BW Stetson Edward DiPalma Steve & Janice Bertonazzi Mr. & Mrs. Dieter Hovermann Giants STS Sheet Metal Alyssa Dirirgilo Bianco Security Systems Megan Hovermann New York Jets Regina Surdam Dennis DiSanti John Borelli, Jr. Lee Hughes Bob Novick Chevrolet Jack Surrency Dominion Title Jim Bottino Hon. & Mrs. James Hurley OceanFirst Bank T & F Camera Brian Dondero Mike Bottino Conner Iarussi Mr. & Mrs. Joseph O’Neill Target of Millville Mr. & Mrs. Ken Dondero Pat Bottino Jim Iarussi Cosmo & Angela Paladino Tera Technology Group Dondero Jewelers Bottino’s Shop Rite Inspira Health Network Dr. Katen Patel Michael Testa, Jr Mark D’Onofrio Ed Bowman Michael James JW Pedersen Architect Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tola Burt Doremus Skip Bowman Bill Jannarone Larry Pepper Mike Toscano Jeanne Doremus Anita Brady Kejzman Hospitality Performace Food Service Tower Hospitality Susan Dortu Tony Brago Excavating Mr. & Mrs. Bryce Kell Performance Marketing Toyota of Vineland Dover Intl. Speedway Robert Brady Joseph Kenney Philadelphia Flyers Tri-City Paper Company DunRite Sand & Gravel Jimmy Brooks Arvene Kilby Hayes Philadelphia Museum of Art Fred Ushler Natalie Dupnock Wade Bross Carolyn D. King Philadelphia Phillies Debra Vena Durand Glass Brown and Brown Insurance Jessica Kowal Philly Pretzel Donna Vertolli Jay Einstein Rev. Msgr. John Burton Kuhn’s Auto Repair Ashok Kumar Pilly, MD Jim Vertolli Einstein Associates Steven Caltabiano Dr. & Dr. Alexander Kwon Dan Pio Vineland Landscaping Daniel & Helene Falasca Anna Cantoni Tom Landi Planet Fitness Amy Viso Falasca Mechanical Cape May Lewes Ferry Larry’s II Restaurant Vic Polise Deborah Wallace-Long Mr. & Mrs. Elias Feliciano Barbara Capizola LaTorre Hardware Print, Signs and Designs Mary Ann Waltman David & Susan Fenili Peter Capizola Laury Heating, Cooling Dr. & Dr. Jorge Priori Jim Watson Albert Fisher Freeholder George Castellini & Plumbing Kyle Purcell Wawa Foundation Ford-Scott & Associates Center for Diagnostic Imaging Sharon Lesins Ken Pustizzi Michael Weber Forest Grove Auto Body Charles Stile/Maria LoBiondo Levoy Theatre Jim Quinn WheatonArts Fralinger Engineering Ginger Chase Wayne Lewis Doug Rainear Dr. Josephine White Freitag Funeral Home Joseph & Marilyn Chinnici LG Landscaping Richland Carpet & Flooring Mark Wiley Chris Gadola Tom Cifaloglio Andy Linemuth Riggins Oil Company Wilmington Blue Rocks Jane Galetto Rich Cifelli Jan LoBiondo Rocap Shannon Funeral Home Winfield’s Restaurant Peter Galetto Citizens United Mr. & Mrs. Frank LoBiondo Romano, Hearing, Testa Mr. & Mrs. Robert Woodruff Clip Wipes Ed Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. George LoBiondo and Knorr Dave Yhlen Kim Codispoti Anthony Ganci George A. LoBiondo Romano Instant Document Eliezer Zamot, Jr. Bob Conner Frank Ganter Michael LoBiondo Destruction Jason Zellers Rob Conner Irene Ganter Robert LoBiondo Rone Funeral Service Josh Zellers Conte’s Pasta Walter Gavigan Victoria Lods Rossi Honda Rudy Ziller S. Coraluzzo Petroleum Dee Genovese Loomis Company Joseph Ruth LJ Zucca Inc. Transporters Jim Geraci Lori’s Golf Shoppe Rev. Ellen Rutherford 2038 Carmel Road • P.O. Box 808 Millville, NJ 08332

In this issue: n Congressman Frank LoBiondo recognized

n Tranquility Corner dedicated n Mental health training workshops n TGC staff awards

n Mental health care providers training classes schedule

Guidance Center board room named Please help support us... The Guidance Center is constantly for Jay Einstein faced with economic challenges. We are pleased to announce that The We are so grateful for the support Guidance Center’s board room located at our that members of the community have given to help us continue Carmel Road complex in Millville has been to provide quality mental health dedicated to M. Jay Einstein. Jay is a longtime services to those in need. member of the board of trustees who continues to serve with true humility and The Guidance Center is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. dedication as a tireless advocate for quality Your donations are tax deductible. mental health care in our community. If you are interested in making a Dieter Hovermann (left) presents a plaque that Jay served as president of the board of trustees donation, sponsoring a program, now hangs inside the Einstein Board Room. for 12 years during his total of 43 years on or offering an endowment or the board since joining in 1976. He was board bequest, please contact Mary Ann With countless volunteer hours of professional president from 1980-81, 1984-88, and most Pettit at (856) 825-6810, ext. 204, leadership throughout the years, Jay has recently 2011 through 2017. or e-mail [email protected]. assisted The Guidance Center with numerous major accomplishments in providing and improving quality mental health services and programs for individuals and families in the greater Cumberland County area. “We are so honored to recognize and thank Jay Einstein for his many contributions to The Guidance Center and the community,” 2038 Carmel Road • P.O. Box 808 says Ed Bowman, president. “He has literally Millville, NJ 08332 given a lifetime of time and talent to benefit Phone: (856) 825-6810 • Fax: (856) 327-4281 better mental health for those in need. www.ccgcnj.org Naming the board room in his honor is just a small token of thanks for all he has done Crisis Hotline: (856) 455-5555 and continues to do.” Se Habla Español