NOVEMBER 2021, VOL. 1, ISSUE 11
COMMUNITY DIFFERENCE NEWSLETTER Health, Hope & Happiness
Your donation supports our students
WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE:
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT By Joe French
TRANSITIONAL YOUTH
Giving Tuesday is Nov. 30. This year, Child and Adolescent
NEW PARKING LOT
Behavioral Health is hosting a virtual classroom.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT -
Donations from this year's Giving Tuesday drive support much needed school supplies for students in our Day Treatment classrooms. Your small donation can make all the difference for a successful learning environment. A $10 donation will purchase a whiffle ball bat for gym class; paint supplies and boys/girls socks and underwear. A $25 donation will purchase board games, Elmer's glue and a weighted lap blanket for to help with anxiety. A $50 donation will buy noise cancelling headphones, a Texas Instrument-83 calculator or weighted blanket. Any size donation will defray the cost of pop-it-fidgets, wiggle seats for focus and playground equipment. Donate to Giving Tuesday
PREPARATION STARTS FOR
LAKE LOCAL
NOVEMBER 2021
Ground broke for new parking lot Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (C&A) received a $94,900 Community Development Block Grant from Canton City. The grant will provide a new 34-space parking lot adjacent to the Shipley Office location in downtown Canton at the corner of Third Street and Correll Avenue Northeast. Joseph A. Jeffries is the contractor building the parking lot. This fall, the land is being excavated, a colvert is being put in to tie to the sewer and preparation will be set to finish the project in the spring. When the project is completed, a fence will surround the parking lot, a new sidewalk (wheelchair accessible) will be installed and a light for employees exiting the building at night will be put in. With the new parking lot, C&A staff members will not have to park on adjacent streets.
C&A starts new parking lot thanks to Canton Community Development Block Grant
Guiding Principles murals hanging in each location C&A's entire staff worked to establish the agency's Guiding Principles. The seven principles help guide the decisions the agency makes and reminds our staff what sets us apart. A large mural with Guiding Principles is located on a wall in each office as well as mini posters hung in each office. The principles are: Compassionate Accountability Servant Leadership Reinvesting in our ability to serve our clients and staff Communicating the "Why" behind the "What" Our staff as the reason for our success Our ability to continually evolve as an organization Foster caring and supportive relationships in working partnerships
NOVEMBER 2021
C&A Program Spotlight
Transitional Program The Transitional Program serves adolescents ages 14 to 19, and in some cases until the age of 24. The Transitional Program provides services to assist with the mental health needs of adolescents as well as to help promote a successful transition to adulthood by working with youth to build the skills needed in the transition to independence.
Services Offered Individual and Family Therapy: Adolescents in the Transitional Program can receive mental health therapy to address social, emotional or behavioral concerns. As adolescents make the transition to adulthood, their mental wellness and ability to cope with challenges becomes essential while they build skills to help them navigate the adult world. Both individual and family therapy can be provided.
Case Management: Adolescents can also access Case Management Services through the Transitional Program. The Case Manager provides assistance in the home, at school and in the community to assist youth by reinforcing the skills that the client learns in therapy. The case manager provides hands-on skill building and reinforcement of skills. Through this service, youth can receive assistance with rehearsing positive communication, problem-solving skills, job interview skills, assistance with completing job applications and learning job related skills (teamwork, dependability, task & time management, taking public transportation, etc.)
Peer Support Services: A Peer Support provider can be assigned to adolescents in the Transitional Program. Peer Services are unique in that the Peers are providers with lived experiences who have overcome obstacles in their own lives to be successful. Because of this lived experience, Peers use their own journey to role model their success, provide encouragement and support youth while they assist with skill building and act as more of a partner in treatment.
For more information on C&A's Transition Youth program, call 330.433.6075
NOVEMBER 2021
C&A Program Spotlight continued Substance Use Disorder Services: Providers in the Transitional Program can assess the needs of the client for substance use/abuse. Providers in this program are required to have Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) licensure to assist clients with substance use issues. Depending on the severity of the issue, Transitional providers can also refer to more specialized SUD services within the agency if needed.
DBT Therapy Services: Transitional age youth who are experiencing significant emotional dysregulation or the inability to appropriately manage emotional responses, leading to a negative impact on their daily lives may benefit from Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Adolescents who may be experiencing emotional outbursts, failing relationships and /or engaging in self harm/ suicidal thoughts/behaviors, can participate in DBT as part of their treatment. This treatment promotes the building of skills to manage intense emotions and to create more appropriate responses to these emotions and decrease at-risk behaviors.
Psychiatric services: A youth involved in the Transitional Program can be referred by their C&A provider for a psychiatric evaluation by a child psychiatrist or nurse practioner on staff. A referral can be made with the agreement of the parent/legal guardian and/or client (18 and older) if deemed as medically appropriate by the service provider.
Services Offered Parents of adolescents age 14 and up or young adults who are interested in Transitional Services can contact C&A for an intake assessment. A comprehensive assessment is scheduled with an assessor, who determines the appropriate services for the youth based on their needs identified in the assessment. If an adolescent is already receiving services through C&A, they can talk to their current provider regarding services in the Transitional Program.
To learn about the services C&A offers, visit www.childandadolescent.org
NOVEMBER 2021
C&A School Spotlight
Lake Local Schools Districtwide Mental Health Resources Family Support Specialist or staff to assist Lake families with a variety of non-academic supports and resources. Care Team that meets monthly to review and address non-academic needs of our students and families. Clinical counseling provided by Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health. Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) team to promote and build a positive school culture and supportive community. Crisis Intervention trained staff members. Home visits as needed. Family referrals to outside mental health agencies.
To learn about the Lake Local School District www.lakelocal.org
Lake Primary School: Therapy dog, Mason, with our counselors serving as trained handlers. Comprehensive school counseling program that includes monthly guidance lessons to each homeroom in grades K-1. Individual counseling sessions. Lunch groups designed to bring together students around a common topic or goal, such as grief, building social skills or anxiety. Therapeutic strategies targeted for the developmental ages of primary-aged.
NOVEMBER 2021
C&A School Spotlight continued Lake Elementary School: Comprehensive school counseling program that includes twice a month guidance lessons to each homeroom in grades 2 through 6. Individual and group counseling sessions. Lunch groups designed to bring together students around a common topic or goal, such as grief, building social skills or anxiety. Crisis intervention in times of acute need. Therapy dog, Mason, with our counselors serving as trained handlers. Regularly scheduled collaborative meetings between counselors and teachers to review and react to student needs. Counseling newsletter with linked family activities that promote healthy communication, provide community resources, topic specific information, and family fun. In-district Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainers and staff trained in the principles of YMHFA.
To learn more about School-based Consultation www.childandadolescent.org
Lake Middle / High School: Mentoring specific to ninth grade to promote successful transitions to high school. Canine Companions for Independence, Flossy the dog. Quest counselor facilitator of Lake Middle High School’s “All Stars” group. Individual, solution focused and cognitive behavioral counseling. In-district Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainers and staff trained in the principles of YMHFA Teen Skills class for seventh grade students. The Ruling Our Experiences (ROX) programming for girls (new to Lake).
NOVEMBER 2021
What's new at C&A?
C&A Officers: Joe French, CEO
Partnering with Arrowhead Talent Solutions
Jodi Santillo, COO Georgene Voros, CCO
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health recently partnered
Pam Lung, CFO
with Arrowhead Talent Solutions to help the agency with
Melissa Coultas, CAO
recruitment of new staff.
Susan Brown, ACO
Recruitment and retention is a a top priority for the
Kim Cernansky, ACO
agency. Similar to the struggles of other mental health agencies who are experiencing a shortage of licensed therapists across the state of Ohio, C&A is looking for clinicians, therapists and case managers. Arrowhead Talent Solutions will be responsible for creatively seeking new candidates, screening applications, answering follow-up questions and setting up the interview with the agency. C&A is excited to be partnering with Arrowhead Talent Solutions.
C&A receives grant from Stark Community Foundation Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (C&A) received an $80,000 grant from the Stark Community Foundation for the agency's Early Childhood Program. The grant money came from the following Charitable Funds: The William E. Shanafelt Philanthropic Fund, Theodore B. and Ruth E. Hubbard, James K. and Carol Luntz and James V. and Veila Armogida. The generosity of these funds at the Stark Community Foundation will provide C&A with significant funding to help our agency continue to provide services and support the social and emotional development of children. C&A staff members will work with families, caregivers and early childhood providers to address changing behaviors, concerns or questions about child development, with their approach toward learning and social/emotional skills and developments. These services are vital for kids starting out on the path for a successful future.
Board of Directors: Dr. Linda Sklar, president Michelle Balderson Holly Davies Jennifer Meek-Eells Mike Gallina Lisa Warburton-Gregory Monica Rose Gwin Ted Herncane Patrick Mackie Dr. Michael McCabe Casey McCloud Heather Pennington Stacy Remark Dominic Reolfi Joyce Salapack Lindsay Smith
NOVEMBER 2021
Mental Health Tips to relieve holiday stress Focus on the Positives - the holidays are about love, thanks and togetherness. Stay connected - use all precautionary measures but stay connected in person, drive-thru and virtually. Practice self-care - ensure you are taking time to de-stress and let go of any built up tension. Develop new traditions - establishing new traditions is a great way to improve family bonding time and focus on something fresh and unique. Ask for help - when you need help, do not be afraid to ask for help. Everyone deserves to be happy and enjoy this time of the year.
To learn more about School-based Consultation www.childandadolescent.org Plain Office
Alliance Office
Belden Office
Shipley Office
1207 W. State St.
4641 Fulton Dr. N.W.
919 Second St.
Alliance, Ohio 44601
Canton Ohio 44718
Canton, Ohio 44704
330.823.5335
330.433.6075
330.454-7917
1801 Schneider St. N.E. Door 6 Canton, Ohio 44721 330.470.4061
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