A Publication of Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare

March 2014

Jeffrey Crouse, Chair

Kathy McCabe-Crouse, Vice Chair

Bob Kotcher, CPA, Treasurer Testone, Marshall & Discenza, CPAs

Christopher Roder, Secretary Erie Materials

David T. Reaske New York Business Development Corporation

Shane M. McCrohan Scolaro, Fetter, Grizanti, McGough & King, P.C.

Scott Lickstein Newman and Lickstein

Lisa Morrow-Whittaker

James Antonacci Practicare Medical Management, Inc.

Tom Burton WCNY

Melvin Hayes Believers’ Chapel

SBH New Website Launch .... 1

Training Opportunities ..... 2-3

SBH Giving Society ............... 3

Recovery Works 2014 .......... 4

Leadership Team ................. 4

Employee Recognition ......... 5

SADA Charity Preview .......... 6

Board of Directors

Inside This Issue:

Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare (SBH) Launches its new Website

You may or may not have noticed that SBH’s new website has been live since January 1, 2014. This revised website provides comprehensive information regarding our continuum of services on how we treat, educate, and support individuals and their families in Recovering Lives. It’s user friendly, featuring images and interactive links.Now you can easily access how to contact us 24/7, submit an online fillable job application, make a donation, find information about our extensive professional training institute, and much more. So whether you’re looking for treatment and support, education opportunities or conducting a job search SBH’s new website is the one stop place to go. In the brief time the new site has been live statistical data shows that we’re being viewed by people throughout many of the contiguous 48 states and from abroad too. It’s easy to see why SBH is considered one of the nation’s most complete continuums of care for people dealing with substance use disorders and mental health conditions with facilities both in Syracuse and Rochester, NY. Come on by and test drive the site for yourself. SBH’s web address is still www.sbh.org. And don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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Are you interested in becoming a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor? If you are interested in obtaining your CASAC, the SBH Training Institute offers an eighteen month program that will provide you with all of the educational hours required in the New York State CASAC application.

Once this program is completed, you will be eligible to apply for your CASAC Trainee Certification!

We also offer each section individually as well as re-credentialing courses

329 North Salina Street

Suite 200 Syracuse, NY 13203

For tuition rates and class schedule, please go to:

www.sbh.org/education.php

Recovery Today • March 2014 Recovery Today • June 2011

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New Service Outpatient Walk-in HoursThe Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Clinic now has walk-in hours every Tuesday and Friday morning 8-11 a.m. and the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic has walk-in hours every Wednesday 1-4 p.m. and Thursday 8-11 a.m. Both clinics are located at 329 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY in the Learbury Building.

24-Hour Helpline: 315-471-0568

Outpatient Substance Use Disorders Clinic 329 N. Salina Street, Suite 101 Syracuse, NY 13203 Telephone: 315-471-1564

Outpatient Gambling Clinic 329 N. Salina Street, Suite 101 Syracuse, NY 13203 Telephone: 315-471-1564

Outpatient Mental Health Clinic 329 N. Salina Street, Suite 101 Syracuse, NY 13203 Telephone: 315-373-0361

Willows Inpatient Center 847 James Street Syracuse, NY 13203 Telephone: 315-492-1184

Rochester Evaluation Center 1350 University Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 Telephone: 585-287-5622

Residential Services 329 N. Salina Street, Suite 100 Syracuse, NY 13203 Telephone: 315-472-9964

Executive Leadership Office 329 N. Salina Street, Suite 200 Syracuse, NY 13203 Telephone: 315-474-5506

Contacts

“Thank you” to SBH’s Giving Back SocietyThe SBH Giving Society is a result of individuals who’ve decided to support Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare’s mission with pledged amounts of $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000. These pledges are paid out over five years. It’s satisfy-ing to know that after nearly 100 years of continuous operation SBH still attracts the support and talent it needs to be one of the nation’s most com-plete continuums of care for people dealing with substance use disorders and mental health conditions. With the Giving Back Society’s help SBH will continue to treat, educate, and support individuals Recovering Lives. The Board, staff and volunteers of SBH would like to thank the following for becoming the inaugural members of the SBH Giving Back Society. They are: Mr. James Antonacci Mr. & Ms. Michael & Krystin Downes Ms. Elizabeth Bessey Ms. Patricia Eisenberg Mr. Chris Clemans Mr. Doug Sedgwick Mr. & Ms. Jeffrey & Kathy CrouseWe’d also like to give a special mention to Mr. Jim Bright of Dunkin Bright Furniture for his generous in-kind donation of $5,000 worth of furniture gifted at $1,000 dollars each year over a five year period. Thank you, one and all.

Milestone SBH served 4050 unique clients

in calendar year 2013.

Additional Upcoming Trainings ¾ Incident Reporting, Re-Credentialing: April 9, 1-4 p.m. ¾ Motivational Interviewing II, Re-Credentialing: April 23, 1-4 p.m. ¾ Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling, Section 2: May 5 - Nov. 20 ¾ De-Escalation, Re-Credentialing: May 23, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ¾ Customer Service in Human Services, Re-Credentialing: June 13, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ¾ Mandated Reporting, Re-Credentialing: June 18, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Visit www.sbh.org to apply and for more information about these sessions.

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Leadership TeamJeremy Klemanski .............................................. President & C.E.O.Kathleen Gaffney-Babb ............................................ Vice PresidentBarbara Frappier .................................................................... C.F.O.Lisa Nurnberger ....................................................Finance DirectorNathan Rauscher ..............................................Director of Q.A.T.C.Richard Thomson.......................................... Contract CoordinatorDeb Northrup .....................................Health Services CoordinatorBill Ruckyj ....................................................... Operations DirectorKathi Meadows ..............................Director of Outpatient ServicesLisa Bowline .......................................... Program Director, WillowsKaty Andrews ...........................................Team Leader, OutpatientRobert Oeinck .................................................. Team Leader, HPRP

Becky Dishaw ........................................Human Resources DirectorSusan Parker ..................... Program Director, Mental Health ClinicCynthia Malek................................... Program Director, SUD ClinicLisa Mancini ......................................Director of Inpatient ServicesRaymond Wright............................Director of Residential ServicesJulie Sprague ......................... Program Director, Supportive LivingBrenda Capozzi ............Program Director, Rochester Detox FacilityRobert Dickson .................. Program Director, Permanent HousingHeather Savasano .......... Program Director, Community ResidenceTracy Foster ................... Program Director, Community ResidenceJessica McAndrew ................... Team Leader, Admissions, WillowsSandra Madaio ............................................ Team Leader, Willows

RECOVERY WORKS 2014SBH’s Recovery Works Events have been scheduled for calendar year 2014. Recovery Works events culminate at the end of the year with a Recovery For Tomorrow breakfast. The whole process aligns individuals who want to support our mission. Backing SBH’s mission is left to each individual as a self-defined goal. On Wednesdays during 2014 community members are invited to the Learbury Building’s Training Room to attend one of the scheduled Recovery Works sessions. These sessions are less than one hour. Recovery Works sessions provide an understanding of how we treat, educate and support individuals and their families in Recovering Lives.A Recovery Works event involves taking a virtual tour of SBH Programs. Participants “visit” each program by stopping at a canvas representing an image of a facility and receiving a direct testimonial from individuals who have experienced that specific SBH program.President and CEO Jeremy Klemanski states, “With the implantation of Recovery Works at SBH, we hope to bring awareness to our community about the impact of the work we are doing.” If you or someone you know is interested in attending one of these free events, please contact Ron Wood at ronaldw@sbh.org or Mitchell Clark at mitchellc@sbh.org, for more information.

All Recovery Work Events are held at 329 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY in the Training Room and start at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

April 23, 2014May 7, 2014

May 21, 2014June 18, 2014July 16, 2014

2014 Community Open House BBQ ScheduleSBH cordially invites our neighborhood communities to SBH’s summer BBQs. BBQs are a great place to mix and mingle with SBH staff and alumni and learn about SBH programs. All BBQs are held on Fridays between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Date LocationJune 6 Rochester Evaluation Center, 1350 University Ave.June 13 168 Lincoln Avenue June 20 713 & 720 Hickory StreetJune 27 1074 W. GeneseeJuly 11 3606 James Street

Date LocationJuly 18 630 W. Onondaga StreetAugust 1 121 – 125 Green StreetAugust 15 329 N. SalinaAugust 22 847 James Street

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OUR FAMILYCARING FOR YOURS

RECOVERING LIVESSBH.org

AT (315) 471-0568

Professional Employee Achievement RecognitionOn Wednesday, March 19, 2014 employees of SBH gathered at Texas de Brazil during the Professional Achievement Recognition Celebration Dinner. This celebration is in recognition for obtaining a License/Credential/Degree between December 2012 and February 2014. SBH is proud of these employee’s accomplishments. Join us in wishing them “congratulations” on achieving their life’s milestone. Their educational efforts assists SBH’s work in Recovering Lives.Congratulations to:

Craig BarnesRenee ClarkSteven ComerAimee DerbyshireRachel DiFatoMarica DuncanLauren GuilbeaultApril Hall

Roger HowardLorelei KujatEmily LaingJessica LeslieAnthony MaineLayla MasantJessica McAndrewKatie McQuaide

Brian NicholasJason PagePhuong PhamJanet RamseyNathan RauscherHeather SavastanoKristie SmithMegan Herbert

Eric StranakLinda TerrazasRaymond TrocheTimothy ZachollCynthia MalekMaryjane WatsonElizabeth Williams

“Thank you” for supporting the Change for Change Campaign:

Peppino’s Pizza ▪ Brooklyn Pickle ▪ Just 1 Bite DinerCentral Restaurant Supply ▪ Sparky Town ▪ NY Roast

We are grateful to these businesses and their patrons who generously gave of their change during this funding raising campaign. These donations go directly to Recovering Lives.

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Executive Leadership Office329 N. Salina St.Suite 200Syracuse, NY 13203

Phone: 315-474-5506Fax: 315-474-1554www.sbh.org

Recovering Lives

Thank you Syracuse Automobile Dealers Association (SADA)

On February 12, 2014 SBH benefited, along with twelve other local nonprofits, from being part of this year’s 16th Annual SADA Charity Preview. Monies that were raised at this year’s preview was donated back to SBH along with the other participating nonprofits on March 20th at SADA’s celebratory awards luncheon. SBH raised over $8,100.00 in ticket sales and sponsorship donations. We grate-fully acknowledge the hard work of the SADA’s Charity Preview Committee, the staff at SADA and the following companies and individuals who sponsored SBH

at this year’s SADA event: Service Alert System, Driver’s Village, Sutton Real Estate Co., LLC, E. Syracuse Chevrolet, Key Bank, Testone, Marshall & Discenza, CPAs, Galaxy Communications, Jeff & Kathy Crouse, Bill Rapp Superstore, and Mr. Paul Godzak of Xerox. Everyone involved made this year’s event fun and successful. Thank you.

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