The Point DECEMBER 2013 COMPASSIONATE TREATMENT FOR ALCOHOLISM and DRUG DEPENDENCY Message from Dr. Manuel Guantez, CEO Health Care Reform—what does it mean for Addiction Treatment? The past few years have seen significant changes in addiction and mental health treatment, but none so sweeping as the historic changes caused by President Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA). Through the ACA, insurers are required to cover “essential health benefits” – including substance abuse and mental health treatment such as that offered at Turning Point. Services such as screening, early intervention, treatment and recovery support for substance use disorders will be provided in the same approach as those that suffer from diabetes, asthma, or other illnesses under this health care reform. That treatment for substance abuse is recognized as “an essential health benefits” demonstrates an acceptance that addiction is a chronic, debilitating, potentially fatal and treatable illness and brings us one step closer to reducing the stigma associated with addiction and mental health disorders. In the State of New Jersey, Governor Christie has demonstrated his commitment to helping those suffering from the disease of addiction by proposing to expand Medicaid eligibility for behavioral health services, includ- ing greater access to benefits such as medications and behavioral therapies in the treatment of addiction, but only on an outpatient basis. Residential treatment, including Turning Point’s detoxification and short-term resi- dential treatment programs, are not—and will not be—covered by Medicaid. The impact of health care reform on Turning Point’s residential programs has been a shift from contract to fee-for-service funding, and at rates far below the cost to provide quality care. Turning Point is weathering this shift and continues to adapt in an ever-changing funding environment. The one constant in a very dynamic time has been the commitment and financial support of our many donors. Your continued support of our mission is more vital than ever before as we continue to provide the best possible service to our clients. Thank you for supporting Turning Point in our mission to treat those suffering from the disease of addiction and to reduce the stigma associated with this disease. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Turning Point’s 12th Annual Gala “An Evening of Magic” Raised Nearly $200,000 On September 24, Turning Point held its 12th Annual Gala at The Grove in Cedar Grove, NJ. This year, the gala raised nearly $200,000 to help treat those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the evening’s honored celebrity guest, hosted a VIP cocktail hour for 50 people, who had a chance to talk, take pictures and received a signed Laker’s Jersey from Magic. An impromptu Live Auction, where court-side Laker’s tickets and boxed seats for a Dodgers game were donated, raised an addi- tional $50,000 for Turning Point. Turning Point also honored John J. Clancy, Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Community Education Centers. Mr. Clancy spoke to the 300 guests about his 40+ years of experience in the field of addiction treatment. Mr. Clancy has received over 30 community awards including the 1999 Ernst & Young’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” Award and the 1999 “Award of the Nineties” from the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence and is an inductee in the Essex County Democratic Hall of Fame. “The venue, our honored guests, the entertainment, the entire evening was truly memorable,” remarked Dr. Manuel Guantez, Chief Executive Officer of Turning Point. “We have a dedicated group of donors and are grateful for their support year after year.”
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The Point DECEMBER 2013 COMPASSIONATE TREATMENT FOR ALCOHOLISM and DRUG DEPENDENCY
Message from Dr. Manuel Guantez, CEO
Health Care Reform—what does it mean for Addiction Treatment?The past few years have seen significant changes in addiction and mental health treatment,
but none so sweeping as the historic changes caused by President Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA). Through the ACA, insurers are required to cover “essential health benefits” – including substance abuse and mental health treatment such as that offered at Turning Point.
Services such as screening, early intervention, treatment and recovery support for substance use disorders will be provided in the same approach as those that suffer from diabetes, asthma, or other illnesses under this health care reform. That treatment for substance abuse is recognized as “an essential health benefits” demonstrates an acceptance that addiction is a chronic, debilitating, potentially fatal and treatable illness and brings us one step closer to reducing the stigma associated with addiction and mental health disorders.
In the State of New Jersey, Governor Christie has demonstrated his commitment to helping those suffering from the disease of addiction by proposing to expand Medicaid eligibility for behavioral health services, includ-ing greater access to benefits such as medications and behavioral therapies in the treatment of addiction, but only on an outpatient basis. Residential treatment, including Turning Point’s detoxification and short-term resi-dential treatment programs, are not—and will not be—covered by Medicaid.
The impact of health care reform on Turning Point’s residential programs has been a shift from contract to fee-for-service funding, and at rates far below the cost to provide quality care. Turning Point is weathering this shift and continues to adapt in an ever-changing funding environment. The one constant in a very dynamic time has been the commitment and financial support of our many donors. Your continued support of our mission is more vital than ever before as we continue to provide the best possible service to our clients.
Thank you for supporting Turning Point in our mission to treat those suffering from the disease of addiction and to reduce the stigma associated with this disease.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Turning Point’s 12th Annual Gala “An Evening of Magic” Raised Nearly $200,000On September 24, Turning Point
held its 12th Annual Gala at The Grove in Cedar Grove, NJ. This year, the gala raised nearly $200,000 to help treat those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the evening’s honored celebrity guest, hosted a VIP cocktail hour for 50 people, who had a chance to talk, take pictures and received a signed Laker’s Jersey from Magic. An impromptu Live Auction, where court-side Laker’s
tickets and boxed seats for a Dodgers game were donated, raised an addi-tional $50,000 for Turning Point.
Turning Point also honored John J. Clancy, Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Community Education Centers. Mr. Clancy spoke to the 300 guests about his 40+ years of experience in the field of addiction treatment. Mr. Clancy has received over 30 community awards including the 1999 Ernst & Young’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” Award and
the 1999 “Award of the Nineties” from the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence and is an inductee in the Essex County Democratic Hall of Fame.
“The venue, our honored guests, the entertainment, the entire evening was truly memorable,” remarked Dr. Manuel Guantez, Chief Executive Officer of Turning Point. “We have a dedicated group of donors and are grateful for their support year after year.”
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Board members, Darren Prince, Kitt Greenberg, CEO Dr. Guantez and Magic Johnson
Live Auction with Magic Johnson
Board Member Kitt Greenberg, Steven Della Valle and family.
Board Member Darren Prince and his dad, Marty Prince.
Turning Point Friends Gather to Celebrate “An Evening of Magic”
Board Member Kevin Carroll and his wife Bonnie greet Magic Johnson.
George Turner, John Clancy, and Dr. Guantez
Mr. and Mrs. Clancy and Magic Johnson.
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Steve Della Valle, Dr. Guantez, Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith with Magic Johnson Board Member Michael Festa with Board President, Kittt Greenberg.
Turning Point Friends Gather to Celebrate “An Evening of Magic”
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Thank You for Supporting Turning Point’s 2013 Gala “An Evening of Magic”(This list does not include raffle ticket or silent auction items)
PATRON($10,000+)
John J. ClancyDarren Prince, Prince Marketing Group
Susan and George Turner
BENEFACTOR($5,000-$9,999)
Val and Barbara AzzoliBrant Cali
Kevin P. and Gabriella Giuliani GlennRichard and Kitt Greenberg
Frank and Gabrielle ScaraggiSteiner Sports Marketing
SUSTAINER($1,500-$4,999)
George and Wendy BielKevin F.and Bonnie D. Carroll
Robert ForteWilliam H. Lambert
National Hockey League FoundationNew York Football Giants, Inc.
William and Maureen O’ConnorSteven and Toby Rome
Peter J. WorthRobert and Victoria Zoellner
LOYAL SPONSORS($1,000-$1,499)
John and Nancy BelloLouis Cavallo, Jr.
Dr. Roger Colonna and Michelle McFadden
James and Joan CrowtherJohn and Joan D’Addario
Matthew Dancy Thomas and Leah Dunnigan
Brian and Diane FlynnJan and Floyd HallCathy Hepworth
Theo KettererJack and Dianne Larkin
Bruce LipnickJacqueline J. McMullen
Richard and Pamela StolzThe Donald J. Trump Foundation, Inc.
SPONSORS($500-$999)
Thomas and Dr. Dzwinka CarrollWilliam Colgan
Christina Nardone Della ValleLena Corbo
Eastern FundingMr. and Mrs. Egan
William FocazioF. Dana Fortunato
IDeACOM Communications Group, Inc.
Donald Katz and Leslie LarsonPremio Foods, Inc.
Lynda and Brian RaymondMario and Joan Roselli
Annette SandlerLaurence Schiffenhaus
SUPPORTORS($100-$499)
Jonathan and Gail Abramson-LazarusSusan Ascher
Stafford W.and Christine L. BartonMargery Bauman
Henry and Joan BornsteinRobert and Eileen Butler
Angela CaliJonna Cali
Thomas and Carol CasellaMarco Chiaravalloti
Fred P. ClarkRobert and Gail Connors
Anthony T. ColasantiCarmine and Rita CorradoBetsy and Charles CowellMichael and Judith DancyPaul and Joan Darmofalski
Frank DauksisHanif Davis
Robert and Barbara Davison
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Thank You for Supporting Turning Point’s 2013 Gala “An Evening of Magic”(This list does not include raffle ticket or silent auction items)
Doris DiamondDiversified Business Computers, Inc.
Dennis and Gail D’OcaJerald K. Doppelt
Dwyer, Connell & LisbonaAlan Ehrlich
Paul and Nancy Feinberg, Esqs.Frank and Eileen Ferrari
Michael Festa, Ph.D.Dr. Peter and Barbara Finelli
Rocco and Monica GalloBrian J. Ganton
Alfonso and Stacy GialanellaAngela and Jay Gerken
Thomas P. GiblinDebra and Roger GlasbrennerMichael and Barbara GregoryStanley Greenberg and Angela
DikingelDr. Daniel Groisser
Sandy and Leonard GubarBill and Joyce Hahnebach
Michael and Mary Ann HartSusan and Michael Helmstetter
Michael HynesIntegrated Business Systems
Matthew IsraelDarryl Iwakoshi
Jersey Boys FitnessJohnClaude Exclusive Catering
Brigitte JohnsonThe Kelleher Foundation
Richard KerdakMr. and Mrs. John KilleenJoy and Daniel Kleiman
Patricia KolbeVictor and Donna Lagasi
Donald P. Garber and Betsy LembeckLiberty Paper & Janitorial Supply Co.
Paul and Elizabeth LieboldJohn W. Locovare
Kerry LoftusMichael and Mary Beth Loughran
Desmond and Alice LloydAnn and Michael Mammolite
Michael MarcheseJoe MatarazzoMarty Mazza
Christina and Vincent MelilloRon and Dee Meyer
Peter and Melanie MorricePhyllis Morrice
Mr. and Mrs Kevin O’ConnorDr. Paul and Beth O’Connor, Jr.
Dr. James OrsiniAndres and Joyce Pereyra
Nino PetrilloWilliam and Janice PikeCory and John Pollack
Chester PucilloMartin and Nancy Reinfeld
Cathy RobertsNeil RomeJill Rosen
George and Judith RothbardNicholas Scalera
J. ScasseraLawrence B. Seidman
Cynthia SerpeWilliam T. and Maureen Smith
R. SnyderThe Soraci FamilyMarc A. Spallino
Standard Printing & Mail ServicesSamuel and Karen SilvermanMarlene and David Skulnik
Barbara Kane-SorianoElton and Karen Strauss
Christine StricklandMichael SubarskyMichael St. John
Jay Beckner and Eileen SweenyAl and Annmarie Tarleton
Ronald TaylorJosephine TurnerGary N. Valentine
Linda ValvanoAnthony Volante
Dr. Thomas M. and Kathleen VillarosaCynthia Walters
John and Kathleen WesslingWayne Wirta
FRIENDS OF TURNING POINT($0 to $99)Ann L. Ayre
Custom Cut Haircutters, IncDonald and Karalyn Dalrymple
DataScreeningRobert and Ronnie Kaslander
Haresh and Linda MadekaPeggy McDonough
James and Suzanne NugentPremier Office Supply
Pedro and Elisa SalmeronBetty Strauss
Thomas and Carolyn Tevlin, Sr.Patricia Tucker
Manuel and Caridad Velasco
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Turning Point Clients Attend 14th Annual Women
of Distinction Luncheon
On November 9, 2013, the women in Turning Point’s short-term residential treat-ment program attended the 14th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon. This event is hosted by Promises Delivered and held at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Newark, NJ. This outing is made possible through the generosity of Susan Turner, Vice President of Turning Point’s Board of Trustees, who purchased tickets for the clients and staff to attend the event. Susan was also one of the women honored by Promises Delivered this year. At the Luncheon our clients have the opportunity to hear messages of hope and inspira-tion as they continue their own path to recovery.
Turning Point Participates in the 3rd Annual Passaic County Recovery Walk
Wearing bright yellow t-shirts with “Join the Voices of Recovery” printed on them, Turning Point clients and staff participated in the 3rd Annual Passaic County Recovery Walk on Saturday September 7, 2013 at East Side Park in Paterson. Hundreds of people turned
out to support those in recovery and to celebrate National Recovery Month. A former Turning Point client stated he walked “to be part of the solution, not part of the problem”. Thank you to Turning Point staff for your participa-tion and dedication to your clients.
Turning Point Featured in New Documentary Series Over the past year, Turning Point has been working with Pain Alternatives, Solutions and Treatments (PAST), an
organization that helps former professional football players receive treatment for physical and mental health issues, including pain and addictions.
Turning Point was recently featured in the second of 10 episodes of a documentary entitled, Casualties of the Gridiron. The second episode of the documentary highlights Turning Point’s pivotal role in helping these players break free from their addiction to pain medications. States Jennifer Smith, PAST Director of Player Initiatives, “we have to check them into our partner rehab facility, Turning Point in New Jersey, before we can even begin the process of addressing the brain trauma. This is being positioned to [our client] as a safe environment for him to get off all his medications because it will make his brain better”
To watch the episode featuring Turning Point, please go tohttp://video.gq.com/watch/casualties-of-the-gridiron-struggling-with-brain-damage-and-addiction.
Turning Point Thanks Our Donors for Your Kind Generosity(July 1, 2013 through December 16, 2013)
GENERAL MONETARY DONATIONS
Up to $2,500James and Joan CrowtherFranklin Lakes Lions ClubSusan Turner
$100 to $500Jeffrey and Cally CalabreseJonna CaliHenry B. and Mary D. HoltVincent PastorMichael St. JohnRebecca K. Summers
$0 to $99Cheryl GainesJeffrey H. GoldbergHolly Kaplansky
IN HONOR OF
In Honor of Steve Della ValleLouis Kaufman
In Honor of Brant CaliThe A. L. Levine Family Foundation
In Honor of “Goddess” Susan TurnerJames Raposa and Claudia
Shell-Raposa
KJ CARROLL FUNDNJ Glass and Metal Contractors
Association IncElisa and Marc RicksScott Stallard and Marlu Allan
NON MONETARY
Clothing for Turning Point ClientsKevin and Bonnie CarrollAdrienne CongletonJoan and Michael CorboCorey McClaneTJ Morris Karen MyrickRita SalamancaDanelly SalamarcaShirley Strauss
Filing CabinetsDr. Donald Scalea
Bagels for ClientsMike Sibilia, Manhattan Bagels
IN MEMORY OF
In Memory of Gert BehrleMichael St. John
In Memory of Peter HerzbergLisa Herzberg
In Memory of Dr. Carl StraussThe Andors Family Stephen and Madeleine AppellMichael and Joan CorboMichael and Barbara GregoryManuel and Katherine GuantezBill and Joyce G. HahnebachVictoria L. Fillet & Richard KonradElizabeth and Paul LieboldEdith and George MaimanDr. Paul and Elizabeth C. O’ConnorJanice and William PikeLouise Ann PucciarelliTammy WeinfeldJennifer Zeidman
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Holiday Message from Turning Point’s Board of Trustee’s President, Kitt Greenberg
Thank you to Turning Point’s Board of Trustees and the entire Staff of Turning Pointfor your dedication to our mission.
A special thank you to our faithful advocates for your ongoing supportas we work every day to help those affected by the disease of addiction.
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TURNING POINT’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Kitt Greenberg, M.A., ACH President
Susan B. Turner, M.A., LCADC Vice President
Stephen Della Valle Secretary
Kevin F. Carroll, Treasurer
Manuel Guantez, Psy.D., LCADC
Chief Executive Officer Barbara Azzoli
Lena Corbo Michael Festa, Ph.D.
Kevin P. Glenn Michelle McFadden
William R. O’Connor Darren Prince
Frank J. Scaraggi
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YOU CAN LEAVE A LEGACY OF RECOVERY
Did you know that there are ways to support Turning Point without writing a check? One of the most popular ways is to include us in your will as a bequest. It’s very simple to do. You can specify an amount to be given to Turning Point or you can desig-nate a percentage of your estate to be donated. For assistance or further information, please contact Annmarie Tarleton at 973.239.9400 Ext. 167. Be sure to advise us of your bequest so that we can prop-erly thank you for your support. Your generosity would help count-less men and women break free of their addiction and go on to create productive and fulfilling lives.
Our Mission Statement Our mission is to provide compassionate treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction, and their co-occurring disorders. We seek to reduce the stigma associated with addiction and mental illness. Our priority is to treat the underserved and disadvantaged adults of New Jersey.
