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Summer 2013 RiverRoadNews from Cumberland Heights Recreational Therapy Helps Treat the Whole Patient Page 8 Women’s Luncheon Features National News Anchor Laurie Dhue Page 7 The Labyrinth at Cumberland Heights Page 10 Alumni Spotlight: Jeff’s Story Page 13 NEWS Letter from the CEO n the three decades I have been a groups of patients playing across the part of the Cumberland Heights fields and woods during afternoons and Ifamily, some things have stayed the weekends. same: The 12 Steps are the basis of all Finally, our historic walking trail has we do, the staff delivers loving care and been completely redeveloped thanks the food is always great. to our friends at the U.S. Department However, as we evolve and grow, I of Agriculture, whose engineers have noticed a significant change constructed the new layout, and Frank in patients regarding their physical Chalfont and Color Burst Landscaping, fitness. Exercise has become a key who laid the new pathway while RCC component of their overall healing. Concrete is working on the bridges. Both males and females are heading When complete, there will be a one- to the weight room and gym. So much mile crushed stone trail surrounding the so that we added an enormous curtain campus. to the gym last summer, subdividing it We are truly blessed to be located into two so different groups can use it on such a beautiful site, and it is simultaneously. heartwarming to see patients take Patients and staff are also enjoying advantage of it while on their road to the new softball field constructed in recovery. If you haven’t been for a visit 2012. It appears to be our own “field of in a while, you may want to drop by dreams” nestled behind the tree line to and see all that’s happening. the west of the campus. Hopefully we will soon see patient, staff and alumni games underway. Jim Moore One of the most recent additions to our Jim Moore sports landscape is a disc golf course. Chief Executive Officer Said to be one of the best in the area, Cumberland Heights Foundation the course has been broken in by Cumberland Heights’ Mission is to transform lives. Since 1966, Cumberland Heights, a non-profit treatment center, has been helping people recover from addiction. Connect with us! @CumberlandHghts CumberlandHeights & cumberlandhghts linkedin.com/company/632222 Cumberland-Heights-Chapel www.cumberlandheights.org P.O. Box 90727 • 8283 River Road • Nashville, TN 37209 • 615.352.1757 • 1.800.646.9998 2 NEWS Chapel Renovation Complete he Paschall Davis Chapel has served as the In 2010, the Chapel Restoration Project was launched cornerstone of the River Road campus for three to raise funds to restore the aging chapel. Alumni, Tdecades. It’s been a place of worship for the supporters and staff generously donated to renovate this recovery community, a place of solace for patients and popular campus attraction. the heartbeat of the campus. The chapel became so “Every time I visit the campus chapel, I feel like I’ve come recognizable to patients, families and visitors that its bell home,” says Cumberland Heights’ alumnus Laura F. has been used as a part of the Cumberland Heights logo since 1991. The restoration project was completed in March 2013. Help us cultivate a meditation garden outside the newly restored Paschall Davis Chapel Built in 1985, the chapel has been cherished by patients and visitors for years. Join our efforts to enhance the chapel grounds. For information or to make a donation, visit www.cumberlandheights.org or call the Development Department at 615.432.3226. CumberlandHeights.org 3 NEWS Butch Glover Named Chief Clinical Officer Butch Glover, LADAC, NCAC 1, was recently named Heights, their dedication to our mission and their passion Cumberland Heights’ Chief Clinical Officer. Glover has for providing the best possible treatment for our patients been an employee since 2006, but has worked closely with will ensure that our clinical programs and staff continue us in varying roles since 1989. Most recently he was part to grow and improve.” of the business development staff and ran our Jackson, Additionally, John Denson, a long-time volunteer Tennessee Intensive Outpatient Center. He received his and board member, has been hired as Director of master’s degree in organizational behavior from Union Communications. Denson formerly worked in advertising, University. first in television, then as owner of an ad agency. He has Joining Glover as Associate Chief Clinical Officer is Tammy produced award-winning TV campaigns and brochures Stone, LADAC, LPC. Stone was Director of Outpatient for Cumberland Heights. Services and has been with Cumbeland Heights since Jennifer Crouch has been promoted from Executive 1992. She earned her master’s degree in counseling from Assistant to Director of Internet Services. She maintains Trevecca University and became a Licensed Professional Cumberland Heights’ website and social media presence. Counselor in 2008. Kimberly Pate has filled the Executive Assistant role. She “Butch and Tammy come to their postitions with a wealth previously worked with the Leukemia and Lymphoma of experience, talent and professional qualifications,” says Society in Charlotte, North Carolina. CEO Jim Moore. “But their obvious love for Cumberland 4 NEWS Archives Keep History Alive ob and Don Crichton, sons of Cumberland Heights co- founder Bob Crichton, have jointly founded the Richard RCrichton Archives for Cumberland Heights in memory of their brother. Archives serve as society’s collective memory. They help people understand their history and the role of organizations, individuals and movements in shaping that past. Knowledge of the past creates a better future, which is the reason behind the family’s decision to assist in developing the archives. “Archives help foster and promote a sense of Jim Moore, Rob Crichton and community and identity,” says CEO Jim Moore. “It is Don Crichton our hope that maintaining the identity of Cumberland Heights through our archives will help stabilize our future.” “ Nothing could honor Richard more and be more appropriate. We are grateful to Cumberland Heights for this opportunity.” [ Rob Crichton ] Pontes’ House Re-dedicated n a snowy Saturday in March, Cumberland Heights’ newly refurbished Pontes’ House was re-dedicated. Named in honor of Michael Pontes, Othe house was one of the first two buildings constructed after the original land and farmhouse were purchased in 1966. The houses have been home to thousands of men seeking recovery from addiction over the past 47 years. The Cal Turner Family Foundation funded the upgrades. Dedication event participants included from left: Jim Moore, Cal Turner III and Bill Ramsey. CumberlandHeights.org 5 EVENTS umberland Bluegrass Christmas Benefits C15th Hiatt Fund AnniversarHyeights E E Skaggs Family Christmas kicked off the holiday season at CONCERT Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium during the annual AConcert for Cumberland Heights in December. A Skaggs Family “The event was outstanding,” says CEO Jim Moore. “The holiday season is all about family, and that’s what we are at Cumberland Heights — a family. I can’t think of a better way to support the CHRISTMAS youth we serve.” Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Ricky Skaggs and celebrated musical 1 clan The Whites and their families performed Christmas classics and holiday gems. Guests Emmylou Harris and Steven Curtis Chapman treated concert attendees to an early Christmas gift with their performances. “I did not know what to expect with a bluegrass Christmas,” says Robin L. “But I was blown away with the upbeat atmosphere. I couldn’t help but sing along.” The annual concert raises funds for the John Hiatt Fund for Adolescent Treatment at Cumberland Heights. The fund has helped provide facilities, programs and treatment for teens ages 14 to 18 who otherwise would not have the opportunity for recovery. Our thanks go to event chairs Parkes Owen and Austin Madison, 2 who led a hard-working committee and produced the successful event. In addition to a long list of sponsors, Cumberland Heights’ Fans of the Concert enjoyed a pre-concert party at the Downtown Hilton. The party, coordinated by Lauren Ross, featured a strolling dinner and live music. We are indebted to everyone who supported this event and made 3 a difference in the lives of adolescents at Cumberland Heights. Thanks to Our Supporters! Underwriters Mr. and Mrs. Edwin F. DeMoss, Jr. 4 Photos: Louise Bullard Wallace Foundation 1. Emmylou Harris joins the Skaggs family to perform her favorite holiday classics. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Perkins, Jr. 2. John Hiatt and Ricky Skaggs meet backstage before the performance. 3. Board Chair Jay Perkins is joined by his wife Mary and 2013 concert co-chairs Devereux and Gordon Pollock at the In-Kind Sponsors pre-concert party. 4. The 15th Annual Concert for Cumberland Heights’ co-chairs Parkes Owen and Austin Madison celebrate a successful event with their wives, Rebecca Owen and Stacey Madison. 6 EVENTS Annual Women’s Luncheon Features News Anchor his year’s women’s luncheon “Laurie was inspirational,” says featured speaker and broadcast co-chair Jennie Garth Lovvorn Tnews journalist Laurie Dhue, Lowe. “Hearing about her journey the only television news anchor to reiterated for me the reasons I host programs on all three major support Cumberland Heights.” cable networks: CNN, MSNBC Elizabeth Fox was recognized during and Fox News. Proceeds from the the luncheon as the recipient of the luncheon benefit Cumberland Sheila Keeble Award, which honors Heights’ women’s programs. a woman who has made a difference “Everyone has been affected by [the in the recovery community. disease of addiction] in one way or Cumberland Heights CEO Jim Moore another,” says event co-chair Jamie made the award presentation on Granbery. “The women we are behalf of the Keeble family.