Annual Report

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2015

Diane LowranceChief Executive Officer

Dr. Daniela Badea-MicChief Medical Officer

Dr. Tony Diaz, Chair Abel Alonzo, Vice Chair

Pamela Brower, Treasurer Alicia Cuellar, Secretary

John E. Jackson

Elsa Adams

Linda Fallwell-Stover

Carolyn Wilson

Rachel Cox

Board of Trustees Leadership

About UsEstablished in 1969, designated the local Mental Health Authority by the Texas Department of Health State Services and the local Authority for Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services Agency.

VisionNueces County is a community where individuals and families acquire the knowledge, skills and support to participate meaningfully in society.

People Served

Values Respect • Dignity • Integrity • Excellence • Creativity • Results Professional

Development • Customer Service

Adults with serious mental illness

Persons with intellectual disabilities

Children with emotional or behavioral issues

Infants and toddlers with developmentaldelays

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or Jose, life has not always been

easy. Fortunately, the Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County has been helping him every step of the way.

He first received Early Childhood Intervention services at the age of two for a speech impediment.

After the passing of his mother, he returned to the center for services. His grandmother informed him about Community Based Training and the Day Habilitation programs. It has been five years now and Jose has met other individuals who are improving their lives. He benefits from counseling, transportation, and training.

Through Advance Employment Services he has also been able to find a job at Whataburger as an ambassador. “It is a magnificent job.” He met his fiancée at the Day Habilitation Center and proposed to get married in front of all his friends.

“My fiancée makes me feel better and supports me. It’s like heaven.”

They have been together for three years. “We enjoy doing what every couple would do chill, go to the movies and watch Netflix.”

“They helped me straighten out my life. If it wasn’t for them I would not be where I am now and would be lost. I feel like I am in heaven now.”

Early Childhood Intervention

“La Mariposa” provides support for adults with mental illness. Offerings include Whole Health and Wellness groups, exercise equipment, a computer lab and a library. The grand opening is set for Spring 2016.

The website (bhcnc.net/join) provides psycho-educational material to promote a healthy connection between mental and physical wellness. The content is written for parents, teens and kids in a way that reduce clinical jargon! The website provides information regarding mental health, coping skills, resources and events.

The goal is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and to create a positive on-line mental health community. Through a combination of social media, the JOIN website, and outreach we can bridge the gap between the community and available services.

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They helped me straighten my life. Without them I would be lost. I feel like I am in heaven now.”

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An 8 hour training course teaching participants how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Course participants learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and addictions. Courses are delivered by certified Mental Health First Aid USA instructors who complete a 5-day training and meet certification requirements. 170 individuals attended training this year and learned about the risk factors, the 5 step action plan, and educational resources.

Mental Health First Aid

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1,200 children received services and 230 children graduated from the Early Childhood Intervention program. Services include early diagnostic assessment, education and support for families with children birth to three years of age with developmental delays.

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The Behavior Health Center of Nueces County is Tobacco Free. Tobacco cessation help is made available for clients and employees who desire to quit as part of the project with “Yes Quit.” The number below can help with thefollowing:

he glow J e s s i c a

radiates upon entering a room was not always bright before r e c e i v i n g services from B e h a v i o r a l Health Center

of Nueces County – Turning Point. After years of threats and an abusive relationship she began to recognize effects of mistreatment.

“I would feel disconnected, have panic attacks, involuntary sleep movements and was afraid to be round people,” Jessica said.

Three years later, while working at an Italian restaurant, things began to improve. “I met my loving sweet fiancé at work.” He learned of her past and was very supportive in researching for videos of individuals with similar symptoms.

She was skeptical when referred to the Turning Point Program. “I had been to many places and for a long time I didn’t want to talk to anyone, but the counselor made me feel very comfortable.”

Counseling helped to reduce her sleep interruptions, paranoia, flashbacks and gave her freedom. “I am able to work now without scared feelings. Had I not found Turning Point I would be an angry, unhappy person and wouldn’t love myself if it wasn’t for the counselors here.”

Psychiatric Crisis Hotline

Integrated Health Clinic

1-877-YES-QUIT

The Integrated Health Clinic provided quality primary care services for hypertension and diabetes, to over 200 adults. Our Center is proud of the 94% client satisfaction score and the improved health outcomes of our consumers through the 1115 Medicaid Transformation Waiver.

The clinic was selected to highlight

its primary and preventive achievements in Austin, during the Statewide Learning Collaborative.

The clinic’s goal is to promote health care transformation including improved access, high quality, cost-effective treatment for behavioral health disorders and physical conditions within the same location. Integrating mental health and primary care services produces the best outcomes and proves the most effective approach to caring for people with multiple healthcare needs.

People should know it is not the end, there are people who care and can help. ”

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Untreated mental illness can result in job loss, homelessness and even suicide. The Psychiatric Crisis Hotline is available 24 hours a day.

Taking Texas Tobacco Free

1-888-767-4493

• Support Counseling• Nicotine Replacement Therapy • Smoke Cessation Prescriptions • Lozenges

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Tim Clower, Chair Jimmy Rodriguez, Vice Chair

Dr. Eve Layman, Treasurer Gina Prince

Lamont Taylor Vicki Garza

Foundation Board of Directors

$50,000 contribution towards construction of “La Mariposa.”

$5,000 contribution to the newly formed NAMI of Greater Corpus Christi Chapter.

NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

$5,000 towards the Safety Sam campaign to recognize staff for working safely and creating a safe environment for persons served.Staff are selected by their coworkers upon demonstrating exceptional safety violation awareness which reduces accidents and provides a safe environment for the people that we serve.

Provides an embroidered polo with the Center’s name and logo for each new employee upon hire to promote a professional workforce and create team spirit.

The purpose of the Foundation is to raise funds to support the mission of Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County. Your donations help fund programs, services and projects which may otherwise be abolished due to lack of funds and your support goes towards developing and maintaining a competent and professional workforce.

The Foundation is a 501c(3) organization. Gifts are tax deductible as provided by law.

Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County Foundation

1630 S. Brownlee Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas 78404

TO GIVE

Supporting Our Services

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Claire started working in the Early Childhood Intervention program in 1990 and continues to be an integral part of the program to help improve infants and toddlers social-emotional skills. By improving social-emotional skills it helps them improve other areas of learning, such as: requesting for their needs to be met, interacting with other todlers, and knowledge growth.

Phyllis Morris Chair

Jane Dare Haas Vice Chair

Bertha Adams Richard Bradley

Marilyn (Joann) MartinAnita Valles Rosemary Knippa Dr. Gilda RamirezRodney Keddrell

Walter Roberts

Planning and Networking Advisory Committee

Members appointed by the Board of Trustees to advise the Board on services and assist with the development of a network of providers.

Holly Duvall

Our employees, the heartbeat of our organization, were recognized during the Annual Employee Recognition Award Ceremony. Thank you to all of our employees for working together for better lives!Thank you to Sterling Personnel Services and Frost Bank for sponsoring the ceremony.

What motivates me is empowering parents to help their child and allowing for growth and progress. ”

“Recognition and Award Ceremony

Employees stand proud with their awards. Maurice Smith recognized by John Cantwell and Bobby Delrang, Source America

There is no better feeling than to see the journey of a family when a child begins

running and playing for the first time. ”“

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Financial ReportYear Ended August 31, 2015

attles raged inside Robert that led him to make a conscious decision to get help.

“Before I came to Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County I was a completely different person,” said Robert. “I had tried many places but I like the quality of care and comfort here.”

Robert receives services from the Assertive Rehabilitation Treatment program. This program provides psychiatric services, medication management, case management, and skills training. “They have taught me how to understand what is going on in my head. The help is there and all you have to do is reach out and ask for it.”

The Clower Company, Driscoll Children’s Hospital, HEB Grocery Co., NavyArmy Community Credit Union, Kathryn Childers, Dr. Tony Diaz, George & Phyllis Finley, Wells Fargo Bank, Dr. Daniela Badea-Mic, Lamont Taylor, San Jacinto Title Services, Fulton Construction, Regional Transportation Authority, Texas State Representative Todd Hunter, Diane Lowrance, Alicia Cuellar, Nora Tristan, Grunwald Printing, Corpus Christi Medical Center, A to Z Systems,LLC, Dr. Carol Houston, Ricoh USA, Inc., Dr. Charles & Anne Smith, New York Life, Annie Castro & Eddie Garcia, John Falcon, Gulf Coast Paper Co., Nueces Co. Community Action Agency, Coastal Community Teachers Credit Union, Frost Bank, Dr. Eve Layman, Texas A&M Univ.-Corpus Christi, Christus Spohn, Texas A&M Univ.-Kingsville, Porter Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C., John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Foundation, AGCM, Bay Area Fellowship, Dr. Tommie Villegas, Katz-21, Blossom Shop Florist, Corpus Christi Port Authority, Texas Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D&W Engraving and Awards, LAMAR Advertising, Fast Signs, Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz Int. Center, Roots & Yzquier, N. Goodman, Nancy Wesson-Dodd, P&D Harding, Mary Watson, B. Lewis, Nuevo Café, La De Da Events, Sterling Personnel, Larry Drier, Swiff-Train, Vicki Garza, Pamela Brower, Paul Diesler.

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Behavioral Health Center has been able to teach me about my illness and I’m able to live a productive, normal life.”

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BTotal$20,369,600

Total$20,369,600

Mental Health Services - Adult $ 7,376,544 Mental Health Services - Youth $ 1,450,523 Intellectual Disability Services $ 6,566,544 Early Childhood Intervention Services $ 2,317,675 Administration $ 2,138,759 Debt Service $ 79,876 Bond Issuance Costs $ 68,212 Capital Outlay $ 371,467

Personnel Consultants and Contracts Travel Client Wages and Benefits Consumable Supplies Capital Outlay Occupancy Debt Service Other Operating

Program Activity Objects of Expense

$ 12,944,325 $ 2,539,048 $ 300,401 $ 907,993 $ 514,491 $ 371,467 $ 620,722 $ 79,876 $ 2,091,277

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