Andover Hebron and Marlborough Youth and Family Services, Inc. ANNUAL REPORT 2014

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466 Welcome to the AHM Youth and Family Services Intervention Annual Report. This document is produced each year Individual and Family Therapy 113 to provide a snapshot of our Youth Service Bureau Juvenile Review Board 24 Psychiatric Evaluations 15 and Family Resource Center departments. School Based Group Counseling 65

School Based Individual Counseling 249 If you are interested in learning more about AHM, please visit us online at www.ahmyouth.org. To stay up to date on special events, please “Friend” us on 3,725 Prevention Facebook. 3,745 FRC Play and Learn** 124 FRC KinderRHAMa 22 For the past thirty one years, our organization has FRC Home Visits** 54 served thousands of local children, teens, and adults FRC Field Trips and Family Events** 629 FRC Mentoring** 66 through a comprehensive system of locally based FRC Home Alone 31 mental health, juvenile justice, youth and family Internet Safety Presentations 459 development programs. AHM is a regional non-profit Parent /Community Presentations 962 Social Skills Classes 773 organization that serves the communities of Andover, Suicide Prevention Presentation 403 Columbia, Hebron and Marlborough. We have many Take Back Event 202 ** represents programs serving community partners from municipal governments to children and adults together the local schools, to the Connecticut State Police, Faith, Civic and Business communities. If you would 1,918 Positive Youth Development like to learn more about AHM or to simply talk about CHORES and TASKS Work Programs 79 ways you might get involved as a volunteer or Elementary Leadership Programs 76 supporter, please give us a call at 860-228-9488. Freshman Orientation 267 Girl Power Camp 16 Peer Helpers 44 Joel I. Rosenberg Power of Words 662 AHM’s Executive Director, 1984-Present Project Graduation 173 7th Grade Team Building Day 274 Summer Youth Theater 60 Teen Center 267

AHM: Your to the Community!

2013-2014 Financial Income and Expense Budget What We Did $1,101,358 4% 2% Exceeded Fund Development Goals Budget Income  AHM’s financial stability is the direct result of a “rock solid” base of 10% 26% Towns support from our partnerships with local municipalities, service to our Schools local schools and the contributions of the local business, faith and civic 15% Grants communities combined with investments from private and corporate Earned Revenue foundations, (our organization has never been stronger). Fundraiser Events 18%  The AHM staff and board always have maintained the highest ethical Charitable Contribution standards when it comes to financial resources, (spending and 25% Other generating revenue).  We take seriously the public’s trust and confidence in our ability to 1% 3% manage funds. Budget Expenses  It is that strong community partnership between the municipal and 25% Direct Services educational communities and AHM that directly impacts our success of service to local residents. Administrative & General  Even with the economic challenges that continue to impact our State, 71% Fundraisers AHM exceeded expectations in new and existing grants, fundraisers, Occupancy private contributions and a number of new legacy contributions to the AHM Children’s Trust Fund endowment, including the creation of a unique Community Mental Health Fund to assist local children and What We Do Best families.  Our focus continues to be the “whole child” from birth through high

Developed New Programs and Events school graduation, beginning with the Family Resource Center acting as a “service bridge” for families.  AHM staff and community partners have introduced a number of new  Our service delivery follows families during the transition from Pre- and innovative programs, from the expansion of a Suicide Prevention Kindergarten to Elementary, Middle and High School. Training project, in partnership with the Jordan Porco Memorial  Foundation, to the application, this year, of new Juvenile Review Board What worked thirty one years ago still works today. AHM’s time and Drug Free Community Grant Initiatives. tested mission that we have consistently followed focuses on the provision of mental health, juvenile justice, family development,  Our Drug Task Force, in partnership with the DEA and Connecticut State positive teen development and prevention programs/services. Police, once again broke a new record by collecting and incinerating, in excess of 1200 pounds of over the counter and prescription Upgraded Our Facility medications during a four year span as part of the Take Back event. In the past two year, AHM incorporated cost effective green energy

On the Horizon…New Technical Infrastructure projects (solar and lighting). Our next initiative will involve a university research project to improve acoustics in the Performing Arts Hall. Through the past generosity of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, AHM is once again applying for a grant to incorporate new A Seasoned and Well Respected Staff technology into daily work practices. Past innovations included a new AHM staff members are among the most dedicated and highly skilled website, creation of a new financial accounting and fundraising system, you will find anywhere. Foremost the AHM staff care about the welfare integration of a new client billing and data tracking system. of local children. Our direct service staff are professionally trained with degrees in mental health, social work, public health and education.

"The Power of Words taught What We Hear “I think coming here every me to be considerate of others, week is the BEST part of the because you have no idea what “He’s sort of like a dad to me school year!” they might be going through." since my dad passed away…or a "I learned that the smallest Elementary student big brother. Everyone should thing you say can change a participant in a support group know about this program…it’s person's day- positively or great” negatively". “Being involved as Youth

A mentee in the Students involved in the Directors on the Board of a

Lanterns Mentoring program. Power of Words program non-profit is a once in a

lifetime opportunity. The staff “It has been a wonderful, “There are many opportunities “My wife and I would be lost and volunteers work tirelessly nurturing experience and in our community for without the Chores program as to provide local residents with provided such a safe and loving participation in athletics but we both have very high needs, a safe and secure environment that my daughter this is the only opportunity for and some things we are environment. AHM is proof was able to grow and develop theater. It provides an artistic just unable to do on that when people become more than she would have outlet and teaches many life our own.” active in society, great things otherwise” skills. “ Seniors involved in can happen.” Parent of a child in a Family Member of the audience at the Chores program Youth Directors, Resource Center program Summer Youth Theatre AHM Board of Directors

Support Us! Connect with Us

The majority of Youth Service Bureaus in Connect with us and stay on top of all that we Connecticut are structured as municipal have to offer! departments. AHM on the other hand is a regional non-profit organization. There are Like us on Facebook! advantages to both systems. For our www.facebook.com/AHMyouth communities, having a Youth Service Bureau and Family Resource Center as part of a Visit our NEW website and subscribe regional non-profit organization allows for to receive information on our programs many opportunities to pay for programs and and events! services without only relying upon tax dollars. www.ahmyouth.org As a non-profit, AHM has been awarded many private, corporate, state, and now federal Give us a call! grants to help introduce and maintain high (860) 228 – 9488 quality community-based services. Since 1984, this growing relationship, which AHM has We are located at: developed with its many partners, has 25 Pendleton Drive leveraged millions of dollars in cost savings on Hebron, CT 06248 behalf of our communities.

Thanks to Our Supporters

In any given year, roughly 50% of AHM’s budget comes from private donations, grants, and fundraisers. The importance of local contributing support from individuals, businesses, civic and faith groups cannot be overstated. Thank you to all of our volunteers and donors who have supported the work and mission of AHM this past year. We couldn’t have done it without you!

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The mission of AHM is to: “provide mental health and positive youth development services that assist children, young people, and their families in creating a supportive and caring environment, for them to reach their maximum potential as members of society.”

Data compiled by Peggy Tunick, Data and Research Consultant Annual Report created by: Erin Pace, Member of AHM Board of Directors Lisa Reever, AHM Office Manager

AHM’s Board of Directors

Executive Board of Directors President ...... Kristen Kania Fundraising Committees Vice-President ...... William Sudol Auction Committee Treasurer ...... Brendan Shea Joel Rosenberg - Chairman Recording Secretary ...... Erin Pace Paulette Adams Katherine Graham Gail Hughes Corresponding Secretary ...... Joleen Yorio Laurie Larsen Dominic Marino Patricia Morency Immediate Past President ...... Peter Yorio Lauren Morris Rebecca Murray Carla Pomprowicz

Lisa Reever Cheri Rivard-Lentz Tonja Russo Directors Nella Stelzner Paulette Adams Brenda Bula

Kay Corl Denise Esslinger Golf Tournament Committee Brian Keldsen Robin Lane Joel Rosenberg - Chairman Robert McBrair Denise Morell Paulette Adams David Armata Jennifer Armata Carla Pomprowicz Nichole Sun Todge Armata Jim Celio Gary Cyranowicz Jeanne Worthen William Garrison Kenneth Houston Spike Houston

Youth Directors Scot Kauffman Tracy Kauffman Joseph Krist Sean Petersen Lisa Reever Tonja Russo Katelyn Donahue Aidan Kalisher Nella Stelzner William Sudol Nichole Sun Olivia Kurtz Samuel Rudolph Clyde Washburne AHM’s Staff Telethon Committee Administration Joel Rosenberg – Co-Chair Executive Director ...... Joel I. Rosenberg Nella Stelzner – Co-Chair Director of Finance & Operations ...... Nella Stelzner Brenda Bula Kay Corl Erin Pace Program Director ...... Michelle Hamilton Lisa Reever Tonja Russo Nichole Sun Data and Research Consultant ...... Peggy Tunick Joleen Yorio Peter Yorio

Administrative Support Building Committee Office Manager ...... Lisa Reever John Corl – Chairman Receptionist & Clinical Assistant ...... Katherine Graham Nella Stelzner William Sudol Peter Yorio Fundraising Associate ...... Tonja Russo

Technology Consultant ...... Sarah Ekvall Part-time Administrative Support Staff: Planned Giving Committee Laureen Davids, Elizabeth Gonzales, Edie Hurst, Diane Kane, Kay Corl – Chairwoman Advisor – Apex Investment Services Kelly Kulow, Patricia Wark Steve Beauchene Joseph Canino Atty. William Dakin Christopher Hall Kristen Kania Robert McBrair Clinical Program Joel Rosenberg John Soderberg Nella Stelzner Clinical Coordinator ...... Sandra Plummer Psychiatrist ...... Dr. Osman Qureshi Prevention Services Clinical Social Worker ...... Lauren Morris Clinical Social Worker ...... Holly Wells Juvenile Review Board Francis Carino – Chairman Family Resource Center Aquila Beach Carri-Ann Bell Penny Bryzgel FRC Program Coordinator ...... Rebecca Murray Sarah Costa Kevan Dantzler Dawn Davis Parent Educator ...... Laurie Larsen Tpr Gregory DeCarli Tpr Benjamin Dodge Tpr Jeffrey Dunshee Mentoring Facilitator ...... Laurie Larsen Sabena Escott Tpr Kyle Fitzgibbons Tpr Daniel Greenwood Play & Learn Assistant ...... Leslie Capozza Stephanie Juber Holly Maiorano Denise Morell Preschool Teacher ...... Cari Duigou Thomas Mueller Tpr Robert O’Connor Bevin Perry Preschool Teacher ...... Heather Holbrook Cheri Rivard-Lentz Joel Rosenberg Richard Szegda Student Support Services Karley Watkins Andover Elementary School ...... Cheri Rivard-Lentz Elmer Thienes Elementary School ...... Sabena Escott Drug Task Force Elmer Thienes Elementary School ...... Michele Thorn Suzanne Donahue – Chairwoman Gilead Hill Elementary School ...... Sabena Escott Aquila Beach Cari-Ann Bell Sheila Boushee Hebron Elementary School...... Sabena Escott Penny Bryzgel Amy Campbell Dawn Davis Horace W. Porter School ...... Cheri Rivard-Lentz Tpr Gregory DeCarli Dr. Tatyana Divino Tpr Benjamin Dodge RHAM Middle School ...... Aquila Beach Katelyn Donahue Sabena Escott Laurence Fearon RHAM High School ...... Bevin Perry Tpr Kyle Fitzgibbons John Gasper Marisa Giarnella-Porco Tpr Daniel Greenwood Alyssa Gwinnell Kim Hills Other Programs Kim Kelley Michael Kenyon Olivia Kurtz Summer Youth Theatre Kelley Lafleur Scott Leslie Melisa Luginbuhl Theatre Director ...... Mary Rose Meade Jonathan Luiz Andrew Maneggia Joshua Martin Associate Producer ...... Michele Francoeur Annette Morrison Tom Mueller Gayle Mulligan Assistant Director ...... Jeffrey Jacques Ashley Murphy Jeffrey Newton Father Everett Perine Musical Director ...... Anthony Pandolfe Bevin Perry Cheri Rivard-Lentz Joel Rosenberg Lighting & Sound Designer ...... Matthew Troy Lisa Seethaler Robert Siminski Bonnie Smith Michele Thorn Daniel White