Celebrating Jackie Swigart, Ph.D. Wellspring’s Newest Honorary Lifetime Board Member Jackie Swigart is the kind of person that makes an impression immediately. She is one of those very bright, strong, compas-sionate people that you immediately sense is a great leader. In 1979, John Y. Brown was elected Governor and he made good on his promise to appoint a woman to his Cabinet. He appointed Jackie as Secretary of the Department for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, which required her to oversee the regulation of industry in Kentucky, including the traditionally male-dominated strip mining industry and industrial factories around our state. As Secretary she also oversaw Conservation and Water Patrol. One can only imagine the kind of smarts and savvy required of a woman going into that world more than thirty years ago. Wellspring has been very fortunate to have had Jackie Swigart on our Board for almost our entire history. She was Board Chair from 1992-1996. It was during Jackie’s term as Board Chair that we opened the first Wellspring Crisis Stabiliza-tion Unit, which is now called the Frank M. Gaines Center. The opening of the CSU marked a significant step in the growth

Wellspring Remembers Philip P. Ardery, Founding Board Chair (1914 - 2012) It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the death of Philip P. Ardery, but it is with deep gratitude that we remember him for the many ways he worked to make our world a better place. Phil was a World War II pilot who flew many dangerous missions and retired as a Major General. He served on numerous Boards, including serving as Board Chair of the National Heart Associa-tion and was a founding partner of the law firm now called Frost Brown Todd. Phil took civic responsibility very seriously and provides us with a vivid example of what a difference one person can make. Phil was a visionary and a man with many friends and strong con-nections. His vision, keen intelligence, and ability to recruit other powerful and passionate people combined to make great things

happen. As one might expect from a Major General, Phil was courageous and undaunted. When he saw a need, he found a way to address it. It’s because of that attitude that Wellspring exists today. Phil’s neighbor, Bos Todd, had a son who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia in a time when supportive services were extremely limited and supportive housing was totally lacking. Phil did not have a family member with a disabling mental illness but he could

www.wellspringky.org August 2012

Unveiling Our

New Logo!

A New Look for Wellspring!In one glimpse, a logo leaves a lasting impression about its brand and the personality of the

organization it represents. Spurred on by Board Member, Ack Willets, Wellspring decided it was time to update our logo to better embody the vibrant, multi-faceted organization

that Wellspring is today. The houses of multiple colors signify that there is no single path to recovery, and that Wellspring provides client-centered, individualized housing solutions and

multi-disciplinary care. The tagline emphasizes our core mission and goal: mental health recovery. Our long-term plans and our day-to-day operations revolve around Wellspring’s commitment to help those with mental illnesses develop satisfying, hopeful, and contrib-uting lives, despite the presence of a mental illness. Deepest thanks to Ack Willets and to

Michael Osborne and his colleagues at Joey’s Corner, who designed the new logo.

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Join us for the Second Annual Wellspring Wallopalooza Golf Marathon Woodhaven Country Club - Monday, October 15thIf spending some time out playing golf while raising $$$ for a great cause sounds like a dream come true, then this is the event for you! All are invited to participate in this fun event - golfers and non-golfers alike. We also invite companies or individuals to sponsor the event at the $500, $250, or $100 level. There are a number of ways individuals and community partners can help make this year’s event a great success, so we’d love to hear from you!

Golfer’s Mission: Complete 100 holes of golf in one day. To make this a successful FUNdraising event, we are asking each player to commit to trying their best to raise $1,000 in sponsorships. Wellspring will provide: meals and beverages throughout the day and will cover the greens and golf cart fees. Prizes: There will be a grand prize for the golfer who raises the most funds for Wellspring and lots of raffle prizes, as well as contest holes with other fantastic winnings. You can play all day or Wellspring can show you how to complete 100 holes in two hours or less! More information at www.wellspringky.org/golf or contact Melissa at (502) 753-1457 or by email at melissa.kratzer@wellspringky.org.

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAIDLouisville, KY

Permit No. 1105

Officers and Directors Jefferey M. Yussman, Chair

Robert P. Bordogna, Vice ChairDavid W. Miles, Treasurer

Cissy Mills, SecretaryMeredith Brown

Trinity CampisanoPaul A. Coomes

Dawn Franklin CroftWilliam Friel

Gregory A. MayesAlan K. MacDonald

Nancy NeillMargaret Pennington

George W. Rapp, Jr.Melissa Routt

Elmore A. “Ack” Willets, III

Honorary Lifetime MembersNancy B. Bell

Roberta FischerRev. Richard H. HumkeClifford C. Kuhn, M.D.

Malcolm R. Mathews, Jr.Jackie Swigart, Ph.D.

Bosworth M. Todd, Jr.John I. Trawick

Founding Board Chair

Philip P. Ardery (1914 - 2012)

Management Team Katharine R. Dobbins, LCSW

Executive Director kathy.dobbins@wellspringky.org

Robert L. Brodbeck Chief Operating Officer

bob.brodbeck@wellspringky.org

T. Patrick Rhodes, LCSW Director of Programs

patrick.rhodes@wellspringky.org

Nancy L. Doctor Development Director

nancy.doctor@wellspringky.org

Wellspring’s Mission: To promote the recovery of persons with mental illness through leadership

in the development of quality housing and rehabilitation services.

P.O. Box 1927Louisville, KY 40201-1927

Wellspring Administrative Center225 W. Breckinridge StreetTelephone: (502) 637-4361Fax: (502) 637-4490

www.wellspringky.org

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Wellspring Board Chair Jeff Yussman was the top fundraiser at Wallopalooza 2011!

Way to go, Jeff!

Board Chair Jeff Yussman presents Jackie Swigart with a gift from Wellspring.

see that there was a crying need in our community for support and housing for individuals with mental illnesses. He invested himself in creating a solution. He was instrumental in founding Wellspring in 1982, and was the first Board Chair of Wellspring. What began as a single staffed residence in Old Louisville is now an organization that has grown to 21 sites, including two Crisis Stabilization Units, two transitional housing programs, eight permanent supportive housing programs, and nine independent housing sites scattered across Jefferson County and sur-rounding counties. Spurred on by Phil’s visionary leadership, Wellspring has now served more than 7,000 people with severe and persistent mental illness through the provision of housing and supportive services. Shortly after founding Wellspring, Phil, Bos Todd, and Barry Bingham pro-vided the impetus that led to the founding of NARSAD, the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, which is now known as the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. The story goes that Phil enlisted his old friend, Barry Bingham, Sr., first in the establishment of Wellspring and then in the founding of NARSAD. In addition to a lack of appropriate services they wanted to stimulate greater scientific interest in solving the riddles of mental illness. Since 1987, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded nearly $300 million in over

4,000 NARSAD grants to more than 3,100 scien-tists around the world. Phil was a member of NAMI Louisville, going all the way back to its very early days, and served on the Board for many years. He also served on the board of the Kentucky Mental Health Association (now known as Mental Health America-Kentucky Chapter). MHA KY awards the Philip P. Ardery Award annually to “honor a program or organiza-tion that provides significant service to the local or state-wide community regarding the promo-tion of mental health, prevention of mental illness, and improvement in diagnosis and treatment for people with mental illness.” His concern for health-related issues reached beyond mental health. Louisville civic leaders had

formed the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the early 1950s to develop and operate Louisville’s first rehabilitation hospital. Phil got involved and early on and through the efforts and support of many others, including important gifts from Amelia Brown Frazier, the rehab hospital was able to expand and achieve excellence as the Frazier Rehab Center. As a Board member, he joined with others to bring Frazier into the fold of Jewish Hospital HealthCare Services (JHHS) and served on the JHHS Board for many years. Phil’s civic and charitable service during his retirement years extended into many areas beyond healthcare. He served actively on the Boards of Directors of the Kentucky Horse Park, the Ballet Español, The Filson Historical Society, the Kentucky Historical Society, and the Thomas D. Clark Foundation. Thousands of us have benefited from the leadership of this courageous man, who stood up for what he believed in, who fought for justice, who refused to be bound by narrow and outmoded ways of thinking. He constantly questioned, moved beyond the boundaries, and refused to draw lines that kept others out. There is much more that could be said about Phil, but suffice it to say he was one of a kind and, while he will be sorely missed, he leaves one heck of a legacy.

The Ardery family asks that gifts in Phil’s memory be sent to Wellspring, or another charity of your choice.

You can find links to Phil’s obituary and a Courier-Journal article that paid tribute to his life at www.wellspringky.org.

In Remembrance of Phil Ardery, continued Wellspring Remembers Mental Health Advocate, Cynthia Coe A long-time Wellspring staff member, Cynthia passed away on March 1, 2012. She will be dearly missed by all, but especially by the residents of Wellspring’s Concord Apartments, who she consid-ered her extended family. Memories abound of the years she spent with the “Concord ladies” and the fun they shared together. Cynthia was their “Bingo Bud-dy” and was always ready with a story to make them laugh. She loved to cook, and her Spinach & Artichoke dip remains a house favorite. “She was always kind,

and always there for us,” say the ladies. “She was so generous with her love and her time. Even after she retired, she always stayed in touch.” We will carry with us her sense of justice and her irreverent sense of humor, and always cherish her for the love and caring she shared so bountifully.

Wellspring is Awarded Seven Counties Services’ Champion of Community in Recovery Award At Seven Counties Services’ recent Stand Up! for Recovery Conference on July 20th, Wellspring was honored with the Champion of Community in Recovery Award. This accolade is conferred annually to an agency or em-ployer that promotes community integration by employing individuals in recovery, advocating for change in the Louisville community, and/or develop-ing opportunities for people in recovery. Vice President of Seven Counties Marsha Wilson said, “Wellspring has demonstrated a steadfast dedication to advocating for change and developing opportunities for people in recovery and has played a critical role in creating a recovery environment in Louisville.” Wellspring’s housing options include seven HUD housing sites, our “Collaborative Housing (CH2)” program, and the SAMHSA-funded Housing First program (Rx Housing), in which Wellspring is a partner. In addition to our array of community living and recovery environments, Wellspring is a pioneer in Kentucky in employing consumers. We began hiring consumers in the mid-1980s, and when we opened our first CSU in 1995 our staff included 3 peer counselors. We have employed nearly 30 consumers over the years and currently have 9 Peer Specialists on staff. We also work to increase understanding of mental illness and the hope of recovery in myriad ways, always with goal of reduc-ing stigma and breaking down barriers.

Special Thanks to Volunteer, Becky Gootee! We’d like to extend our most heartfelt thanks to our longtime supporter, Becky Gootee, who volunteered in our administrative center every Wednesday this spring. Becky said she volunteered because she wanted to give back to Wellspring – her son was a client for two years and spent time at Ardery House and the CSUs. “My husband and I could never repay Wellspring,” she said. “The care our son received was worth a gajillion dollars! Wellspring provided him a home in a time of crisis and enabled him to transition back to a life worth living.” The admin staff misses seeing Becky’s smiling face every week and hopes she visits often!

Wellspring Staff Members Attend Peer Support Training in New Mexico Our peer specialists and other Rx Housing staff partici-pated with other staff from around the nation in a 3-day conference with workshops that focused on “Committing to Authentic Peer Support.” The program will continue with webinar participation for a total 6-month commitment. Our involvement has allowed us to strengthen our peer services, but more importantly has affirmed our role as leaders in the field. Wellspring peer specialists are committed to recovery goals, team participation, and client service. The peer specialist provides a unique and valued aspect of the service array that offers hope to our clients in ways traditional service often cannot.

Implementing Illness Management & Recovery at Ardery Houseby Emily Hill, Peer Support Specialist As part of our senior year internship at Kent School of Social Work I was required to do a capstone project. My capstone was to be my legacy that I left behind to make my agency a little better than it was before I came. I did my internship at Wellspring’s Ardery House, and after 29 years it was difficult to find anything to improve on. After some thought (and advice from Heather) I de-cided to run a new wellness group, developed by the Sub-stance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, called the Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) program. It focused on teaching the residents valuable recovery and independent living skills such as building social support, coping with persistent symptoms, creating a personalized definition of recovery, and much more. When many of the residents come in to the program at Ardery they have never heard of the concept of recovery so it is important to start there and work forward. The pro-gram helps them to envision what recovery means to them and then sets goals to reach that personal definition by using the skills learned in the program. The residents took to the program right away and said that they wished more places offered programs like IMR. Ardery is still using the IMR program with great results. I thor-oughly enjoyed my time at Ardery and will take the experience with me into the future. I am honored to have had a chance to make even a small difference.As a result of her efforts Emily won 3rd place for her capstone project out of a class of 50 other students. Congratulations Emily!!

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When I think of Phil... ...I think of a gallant man. A gallant, gallant man.Gallant as in courtly. as in courageous. as in loyal. as in open to adventure and all things new.Gallant as in caring. as in fighting for justice. as in standing up for what he believed in.Gallant as in smart - really, really, really smart. as in funny. as in courteous. Gallant as in generous - giving, brushing off thanks, making you feel as if you had done some-thing for him. Some years ago, at a celebration for Anne and Phil, I quoted Shakespeare and said of him: This was the noblest Roman of them all... His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him, that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, ‘This was a man!’ And it rings true for me today, but I would add this: Phil’s mind moved quickly and widely. He didn’t suffer fools gladly. He refused to be bound by narrow and outmoded ways of thinking. I’m sure he irritated some. We liked to talk about theology. He would twinkle at me and say, “I’m really a heretic, you know.” Yes, he was, if by heretic we mean someone who constantly questioned. Someone who pushed at the edges - and beyond. Someone who looked for God outside and beyond the officially approved places. Someone who declined to worship the small, com-fortable God of the smug. Someone who refused to draw lines that kept others out. But no heretic if we think of the fierce God of the prophets. Phil would be right there with Amos: I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. ... Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Phil, may you come ever closer to the God who made and formed you, who is greater than any of our words or songs or doctrines, whose love is stronger than death.

The Rev. Lucinda LairdRector, St. Matthews Episcopal Church

Executive Director Kathy Dobbins and Director of Programs Patrick Rhodes are all

smiles over Wellspring’s recent award.

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Hello, my name is Carolyn... and I’d like to share my recovery story with you. As far back as I can remember, I have experienced some sort of trauma and negativity. My childhood was surrounded by chaos. I grew up with neglectful and abusive parents who regularly used substances in my presence. I had no idea what a healthy rela-tionship was, I didn’t understand boundaries, and I just wasn’t equipped to enter adulthood. As a young adult, the chaos continued. I experienced an unplanned pregnancy and the stress and heartbreak of choosing another family to raise my child. I married at a young age and found this marriage to also be an abusive relationship. I began to realize that not only was I struggling with domestic violence but I couldn’t take care of myself on any level. Desperate for help, I checked myself into a psychiatric hospital where I first received the diagnoses of PTSD, depression, person-ality disorder, and generalized anxiety. I had two more children after my stay in the hospital. Despite finally getting help and putting some labels on my problems, I still wasn’t able to develop

the skills necessary to improve my life; I also lost my children at this time. For years these unhealthy behaviors continued. My recovery didn’t truly begin until I chose to leave behind the life I knew and truly ask for help. So, on December 4, 2009 I hopped on the Greyhound headed for

Louisville KY’s Center for Women and Families. The CWF con-nected me to transitional housing for domestic violence victims, but the focus was on healthy relationships, not on mental illness. From there I went to the Wellspring CSU, where more doors opened up to me. I then moved into Ardery House and found myself in a community where I had all the services I needed to address both my domestic violence issues and my mental health issues. I was also connected with services like Seven Counties and Bridge-haven. For the first time in my life, I was able to receive the help I needed. For me, Wellspring was the key in learning skills to live on my own. Until I moved into Ardery House and went through the program, I never thought I’d be able to live on my own. I found a family in them. I found support, love and compassion. I found supportive people who believed in me and so I was able to push myself to use the tools they had given me to live a happy, meaning-ful, successful, independent life. When I look back on my life and the struggles I faced, I am amazed and very proud of the changes I’ve made and the goals I’ve accomplished. I’ve been clean and sober for three years. I now have my own apartment and am living independently. While I lived at Ardery House I obtained my CNA certificate and volunteered at the Red Cross and Kosair Children’s Hospital. I now have a part time job as a hostess at Jewish Hospital, which I truly enjoy. Today I am living a happy and meaningful life. I hope that my story gives encouragement and hope to others.

With much love,

Until I moved into Ardery House, I never thought I’d be able to live on my own.

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Phil Ardery often used the quote “better to light a candle, than to curse the darkness” when he spoke about Wellspring. The theme of our latest annual report revolved around the choice that so many have made over the past 30 years to be a part of Wellspring. Phil chose to get involved and make a difference for a community with a crying need for services for adults with severe, persistent mental illness. Whether as a founder, such as Phil, a Board or staff member, a volunteer, or as a consumer, it is the melding of many individuals’ energies that have made Wellspring what it is today. The opportunities to become involved – to strengthen the candle’s flame – still abound. Please, make the choice to support Wellspring by making a contribution to our Annual Fund today. Your sup-port can help make the dream of recovery become the reality of recovery. Whatever works for you, whatever choice you make will help change lives…. even your own!

see that there was a crying need in our community for support and housing for individuals with mental illnesses. He invested himself in creating a solution. He was instrumental in founding Wellspring in 1982, and was the first Board Chair of Wellspring. What began as a single staffed residence in Old Louisville is now an organization that has grown to 21 sites, including two Crisis Stabilization Units, two transitional housing programs, eight permanent supportive housing programs, and nine independent housing sites scattered across Jefferson County and sur-rounding counties. Spurred on by Phil’s visionary leadership, Wellspring has now served more than 7,000 people with severe and persistent mental illness through the provision of housing and supportive services. Shortly after founding Wellspring, Phil, Bos Todd, and Barry Bingham pro-vided the impetus that led to the founding of NARSAD, the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, which is now known as the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. The story goes that Phil enlisted his old friend, Barry Bingham, Sr., first in the establishment of Wellspring and then in the founding of NARSAD. In addition to a lack of appropriate services they wanted to stimulate greater scientific interest in solving the riddles of mental illness. Since 1987, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded nearly $300 million in over

4,000 NARSAD grants to more than 3,100 scien-tists around the world. Phil was a member of NAMI Louisville, going all the way back to its very early days, and served on the Board for many years. He also served on the board of the Kentucky Mental Health Association (now known as Mental Health America-Kentucky Chapter). MHA KY awards the Philip P. Ardery Award annually to “honor a program or organiza-tion that provides significant service to the local or state-wide community regarding the promo-tion of mental health, prevention of mental illness, and improvement in diagnosis and treatment for people with mental illness.” His concern for health-related issues reached beyond mental health. Louisville civic leaders had

formed the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the early 1950s to develop and operate Louisville’s first rehabilitation hospital. Phil got involved and early on and through the efforts and support of many others, including important gifts from Amelia Brown Frazier, the rehab hospital was able to expand and achieve excellence as the Frazier Rehab Center. As a Board member, he joined with others to bring Frazier into the fold of Jewish Hospital HealthCare Services (JHHS) and served on the JHHS Board for many years. Phil’s civic and charitable service during his retirement years extended into many areas beyond healthcare. He served actively on the Boards of Directors of the Kentucky Horse Park, the Ballet Español, The Filson Historical Society, the Kentucky Historical Society, and the Thomas D. Clark Foundation. Thousands of us have benefited from the leadership of this courageous man, who stood up for what he believed in, who fought for justice, who refused to be bound by narrow and outmoded ways of thinking. He constantly questioned, moved beyond the boundaries, and refused to draw lines that kept others out. There is much more that could be said about Phil, but suffice it to say he was one of a kind and, while he will be sorely missed, he leaves one heck of a legacy.

The Ardery family asks that gifts in Phil’s memory be sent to Wellspring, or another charity of your choice.

You can find links to Phil’s obituary and a Courier-Journal article that paid tribute to his life at www.wellspringky.org.

In Remembrance of Phil Ardery, continued Wellspring Remembers Mental Health Advocate, Cynthia Coe A long-time Wellspring staff member, Cynthia passed away on March 1, 2012. She will be dearly missed by all, but especially by the residents of Wellspring’s Concord Apartments, who she consid-ered her extended family. Memories abound of the years she spent with the “Concord ladies” and the fun they shared together. Cynthia was their “Bingo Bud-dy” and was always ready with a story to make them laugh. She loved to cook, and her Spinach & Artichoke dip remains a house favorite. “She was always kind,

and always there for us,” say the ladies. “She was so generous with her love and her time. Even after she retired, she always stayed in touch.” We will carry with us her sense of justice and her irreverent sense of humor, and always cherish her for the love and caring she shared so bountifully.

Wellspring is Awarded Seven Counties Services’ Champion of Community in Recovery Award At Seven Counties Services’ recent Stand Up! for Recovery Conference on July 20th, Wellspring was honored with the Champion of Community in Recovery Award. This accolade is conferred annually to an agency or em-ployer that promotes community integration by employing individuals in recovery, advocating for change in the Louisville community, and/or develop-ing opportunities for people in recovery. Vice President of Seven Counties Marsha Wilson said, “Wellspring has demonstrated a steadfast dedication to advocating for change and developing opportunities for people in recovery and has played a critical role in creating a recovery environment in Louisville.” Wellspring’s housing options include seven HUD housing sites, our “Collaborative Housing (CH2)” program, and the SAMHSA-funded Housing First program (Rx Housing), in which Wellspring is a partner. In addition to our array of community living and recovery environments, Wellspring is a pioneer in Kentucky in employing consumers. We began hiring consumers in the mid-1980s, and when we opened our first CSU in 1995 our staff included 3 peer counselors. We have employed nearly 30 consumers over the years and currently have 9 Peer Specialists on staff. We also work to increase understanding of mental illness and the hope of recovery in myriad ways, always with goal of reduc-ing stigma and breaking down barriers.

Special Thanks to Volunteer, Becky Gootee! We’d like to extend our most heartfelt thanks to our longtime supporter, Becky Gootee, who volunteered in our administrative center every Wednesday this spring. Becky said she volunteered because she wanted to give back to Wellspring – her son was a client for two years and spent time at Ardery House and the CSUs. “My husband and I could never repay Wellspring,” she said. “The care our son received was worth a gajillion dollars! Wellspring provided him a home in a time of crisis and enabled him to transition back to a life worth living.” The admin staff misses seeing Becky’s smiling face every week and hopes she visits often!

Wellspring Staff Members Attend Peer Support Training in New Mexico Our peer specialists and other Rx Housing staff partici-pated with other staff from around the nation in a 3-day conference with workshops that focused on “Committing to Authentic Peer Support.” The program will continue with webinar participation for a total 6-month commitment. Our involvement has allowed us to strengthen our peer services, but more importantly has affirmed our role as leaders in the field. Wellspring peer specialists are committed to recovery goals, team participation, and client service. The peer specialist provides a unique and valued aspect of the service array that offers hope to our clients in ways traditional service often cannot.

Implementing Illness Management & Recovery at Ardery Houseby Emily Hill, Peer Support Specialist As part of our senior year internship at Kent School of Social Work I was required to do a capstone project. My capstone was to be my legacy that I left behind to make my agency a little better than it was before I came. I did my internship at Wellspring’s Ardery House, and after 29 years it was difficult to find anything to improve on. After some thought (and advice from Heather) I de-cided to run a new wellness group, developed by the Sub-stance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, called the Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) program. It focused on teaching the residents valuable recovery and independent living skills such as building social support, coping with persistent symptoms, creating a personalized definition of recovery, and much more. When many of the residents come in to the program at Ardery they have never heard of the concept of recovery so it is important to start there and work forward. The pro-gram helps them to envision what recovery means to them and then sets goals to reach that personal definition by using the skills learned in the program. The residents took to the program right away and said that they wished more places offered programs like IMR. Ardery is still using the IMR program with great results. I thor-oughly enjoyed my time at Ardery and will take the experience with me into the future. I am honored to have had a chance to make even a small difference.As a result of her efforts Emily won 3rd place for her capstone project out of a class of 50 other students. Congratulations Emily!!

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When I think of Phil... ...I think of a gallant man. A gallant, gallant man.Gallant as in courtly. as in courageous. as in loyal. as in open to adventure and all things new.Gallant as in caring. as in fighting for justice. as in standing up for what he believed in.Gallant as in smart - really, really, really smart. as in funny. as in courteous. Gallant as in generous - giving, brushing off thanks, making you feel as if you had done some-thing for him. Some years ago, at a celebration for Anne and Phil, I quoted Shakespeare and said of him: This was the noblest Roman of them all... His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him, that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, ‘This was a man!’ And it rings true for me today, but I would add this: Phil’s mind moved quickly and widely. He didn’t suffer fools gladly. He refused to be bound by narrow and outmoded ways of thinking. I’m sure he irritated some. We liked to talk about theology. He would twinkle at me and say, “I’m really a heretic, you know.” Yes, he was, if by heretic we mean someone who constantly questioned. Someone who pushed at the edges - and beyond. Someone who looked for God outside and beyond the officially approved places. Someone who declined to worship the small, com-fortable God of the smug. Someone who refused to draw lines that kept others out. But no heretic if we think of the fierce God of the prophets. Phil would be right there with Amos: I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. ... Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Phil, may you come ever closer to the God who made and formed you, who is greater than any of our words or songs or doctrines, whose love is stronger than death.

The Rev. Lucinda LairdRector, St. Matthews Episcopal Church

Executive Director Kathy Dobbins and Director of Programs Patrick Rhodes are all

smiles over Wellspring’s recent award.

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The Art of Recovery took place at the Speed Art Museum on August 3. This annual art exhibit and sale usually takes place during the first week of October, which is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Since the Speed Museum will begin extensive renovations this fall, we renovated our date!

A record-breaking 592 mental health supporters from all walks of life came out to view and buy the art, which was created by consumers at Wellspring, Bridgehaven, NAMI Louisville, and Seven Counties Services. The diverse art in the show demonstrated the many ways art facilitates healing and recovery. After the art show, there was a pre-sentation of segments of Minds on the Edge, a powerful video that challenges us to think about how mental illness affects each of us and our community. A panel of mental health advocates led a community

discussion after the film. The discussion was moderated by WHAS11 News Reporter, Johnny Archer, and the panel included: • Jim Burch, Criminal Justice Director at Seven Counties Services • Rebekah Cotton, NAMI Louisville Board Member and family member • The Honorable Deborah DeWeese, District Court Judge • Natalie Harris, Executive Director of The Coalition for the Homeless • Sadiqa Reynolds, Metro Louisville Chief Community Builder. • Ramon Thorton, Certified Peer Support Specialist at Seven Counties Services Special thanks to Ashley Furniture Homestores and Walnut Grove Nursery for providing the staging for the panel discussion.

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In Celebration of Jackie Swigart, continued of the agency, effectively doubling our staff and exponen-tially increasing the number of clients served annually. Jackie knew that this kind of growth, and this kind of project, did not come without risks to our developing agency, but her leadership never faltered. During Jackie’s two terms we also opened Patrick Henry Apartments, Clover Hill Apartments, and Youngland Apartments. Patrick Henry and Clover Hill were funded through the HUD 811 program; together they provide 16 units of attractive and affordable housing for persons with mental illness. Youngland was an historic rehab of a home originally built around 1820 and later owned and embel-lished by Colonel Bennett Young who rode with Morgan’s Raiders in the Civil War. It was on the historic register but in very poor condition when Wellspring purchased it and re-purposed it to provide five units of affordable housing. Wellspring won an historic preservation award and the appreciation of the surrounding Shively community. These are but a few of Jackie’s many contributions over the more than a quarter century she has served as Board Member. She has been a staunch supporter and a vocal proponent of our work. On July 26th, Jackie stepped down as Board Member but we are delighted to say that she is now an Honorary Lifetime Board Member. We are appreciative of Jackie and we honor the historic role that she has played in the development of Wellspring. We will be deeply indebted to this wonderful woman who has given so much of herself to help this agency stretch to better achieve its mission for many years to come.

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see that there was a crying need in our community for support and housing for individuals with mental illnesses. He invested himself in creating a solution. He was instrumental in founding Wellspring in 1982, and was the first Board Chair of Wellspring. What began as a single staffed residence in Old Louisville is now an organization that has grown to 21 sites, including two Crisis Stabilization Units, two transitional housing programs, eight permanent supportive housing programs, and nine independent housing sites scattered across Jefferson County and sur-rounding counties. Spurred on by Phil’s visionary leadership, Wellspring has now served more than 7,000 people with severe and persistent mental illness through the provision of housing and supportive services. Shortly after founding Wellspring, Phil, Bos Todd, and Barry Bingham pro-vided the impetus that led to the founding of NARSAD, the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, which is now known as the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. The story goes that Phil enlisted his old friend, Barry Bingham, Sr., first in the establishment of Wellspring and then in the founding of NARSAD. In addition to a lack of appropriate services they wanted to stimulate greater scientific interest in solving the riddles of mental illness. Since 1987, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded nearly $300 million in over

4,000 NARSAD grants to more than 3,100 scien-tists around the world. Phil was a member of NAMI Louisville, going all the way back to its very early days, and served on the Board for many years. He also served on the board of the Kentucky Mental Health Association (now known as Mental Health America-Kentucky Chapter). MHA KY awards the Philip P. Ardery Award annually to “honor a program or organiza-tion that provides significant service to the local or state-wide community regarding the promo-tion of mental health, prevention of mental illness, and improvement in diagnosis and treatment for people with mental illness.” His concern for health-related issues reached beyond mental health. Louisville civic leaders had

formed the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the early 1950s to develop and operate Louisville’s first rehabilitation hospital. Phil got involved and early on and through the efforts and support of many others, including important gifts from Amelia Brown Frazier, the rehab hospital was able to expand and achieve excellence as the Frazier Rehab Center. As a Board member, he joined with others to bring Frazier into the fold of Jewish Hospital HealthCare Services (JHHS) and served on the JHHS Board for many years. Phil’s civic and charitable service during his retirement years extended into many areas beyond healthcare. He served actively on the Boards of Directors of the Kentucky Horse Park, the Ballet Español, The Filson Historical Society, the Kentucky Historical Society, and the Thomas D. Clark Foundation. Thousands of us have benefited from the leadership of this courageous man, who stood up for what he believed in, who fought for justice, who refused to be bound by narrow and outmoded ways of thinking. He constantly questioned, moved beyond the boundaries, and refused to draw lines that kept others out. There is much more that could be said about Phil, but suffice it to say he was one of a kind and, while he will be sorely missed, he leaves one heck of a legacy.

The Ardery family asks that gifts in Phil’s memory be sent to Wellspring, or another charity of your choice.

You can find links to Phil’s obituary and a Courier-Journal article that paid tribute to his life at www.wellspringky.org.

In Remembrance of Phil Ardery, continued Wellspring Remembers Mental Health Advocate, Cynthia Coe A long-time Wellspring staff member, Cynthia passed away on March 1, 2012. She will be dearly missed by all, but especially by the residents of Wellspring’s Concord Apartments, who she consid-ered her extended family. Memories abound of the years she spent with the “Concord ladies” and the fun they shared together. Cynthia was their “Bingo Bud-dy” and was always ready with a story to make them laugh. She loved to cook, and her Spinach & Artichoke dip remains a house favorite. “She was always kind,

and always there for us,” say the ladies. “She was so generous with her love and her time. Even after she retired, she always stayed in touch.” We will carry with us her sense of justice and her irreverent sense of humor, and always cherish her for the love and caring she shared so bountifully.

Wellspring is Awarded Seven Counties Services’ Champion of Community in Recovery Award At Seven Counties Services’ recent Stand Up! for Recovery Conference on July 20th, Wellspring was honored with the Champion of Community in Recovery Award. This accolade is conferred annually to an agency or em-ployer that promotes community integration by employing individuals in recovery, advocating for change in the Louisville community, and/or develop-ing opportunities for people in recovery. Vice President of Seven Counties Marsha Wilson said, “Wellspring has demonstrated a steadfast dedication to advocating for change and developing opportunities for people in recovery and has played a critical role in creating a recovery environment in Louisville.” Wellspring’s housing options include seven HUD housing sites, our “Collaborative Housing (CH2)” program, and the SAMHSA-funded Housing First program (Rx Housing), in which Wellspring is a partner. In addition to our array of community living and recovery environments, Wellspring is a pioneer in Kentucky in employing consumers. We began hiring consumers in the mid-1980s, and when we opened our first CSU in 1995 our staff included 3 peer counselors. We have employed nearly 30 consumers over the years and currently have 9 Peer Specialists on staff. We also work to increase understanding of mental illness and the hope of recovery in myriad ways, always with goal of reduc-ing stigma and breaking down barriers.

Special Thanks to Volunteer, Becky Gootee! We’d like to extend our most heartfelt thanks to our longtime supporter, Becky Gootee, who volunteered in our administrative center every Wednesday this spring. Becky said she volunteered because she wanted to give back to Wellspring – her son was a client for two years and spent time at Ardery House and the CSUs. “My husband and I could never repay Wellspring,” she said. “The care our son received was worth a gajillion dollars! Wellspring provided him a home in a time of crisis and enabled him to transition back to a life worth living.” The admin staff misses seeing Becky’s smiling face every week and hopes she visits often!

Wellspring Staff Members Attend Peer Support Training in New Mexico Our peer specialists and other Rx Housing staff partici-pated with other staff from around the nation in a 3-day conference with workshops that focused on “Committing to Authentic Peer Support.” The program will continue with webinar participation for a total 6-month commitment. Our involvement has allowed us to strengthen our peer services, but more importantly has affirmed our role as leaders in the field. Wellspring peer specialists are committed to recovery goals, team participation, and client service. The peer specialist provides a unique and valued aspect of the service array that offers hope to our clients in ways traditional service often cannot.

Implementing Illness Management & Recovery at Ardery Houseby Emily Hill, Peer Support Specialist As part of our senior year internship at Kent School of Social Work I was required to do a capstone project. My capstone was to be my legacy that I left behind to make my agency a little better than it was before I came. I did my internship at Wellspring’s Ardery House, and after 29 years it was difficult to find anything to improve on. After some thought (and advice from Heather) I de-cided to run a new wellness group, developed by the Sub-stance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, called the Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) program. It focused on teaching the residents valuable recovery and independent living skills such as building social support, coping with persistent symptoms, creating a personalized definition of recovery, and much more. When many of the residents come in to the program at Ardery they have never heard of the concept of recovery so it is important to start there and work forward. The pro-gram helps them to envision what recovery means to them and then sets goals to reach that personal definition by using the skills learned in the program. The residents took to the program right away and said that they wished more places offered programs like IMR. Ardery is still using the IMR program with great results. I thor-oughly enjoyed my time at Ardery and will take the experience with me into the future. I am honored to have had a chance to make even a small difference.As a result of her efforts Emily won 3rd place for her capstone project out of a class of 50 other students. Congratulations Emily!!

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When I think of Phil... ...I think of a gallant man. A gallant, gallant man.Gallant as in courtly. as in courageous. as in loyal. as in open to adventure and all things new.Gallant as in caring. as in fighting for justice. as in standing up for what he believed in.Gallant as in smart - really, really, really smart. as in funny. as in courteous. Gallant as in generous - giving, brushing off thanks, making you feel as if you had done some-thing for him. Some years ago, at a celebration for Anne and Phil, I quoted Shakespeare and said of him: This was the noblest Roman of them all... His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him, that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, ‘This was a man!’ And it rings true for me today, but I would add this: Phil’s mind moved quickly and widely. He didn’t suffer fools gladly. He refused to be bound by narrow and outmoded ways of thinking. I’m sure he irritated some. We liked to talk about theology. He would twinkle at me and say, “I’m really a heretic, you know.” Yes, he was, if by heretic we mean someone who constantly questioned. Someone who pushed at the edges - and beyond. Someone who looked for God outside and beyond the officially approved places. Someone who declined to worship the small, com-fortable God of the smug. Someone who refused to draw lines that kept others out. But no heretic if we think of the fierce God of the prophets. Phil would be right there with Amos: I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. ... Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Phil, may you come ever closer to the God who made and formed you, who is greater than any of our words or songs or doctrines, whose love is stronger than death.

The Rev. Lucinda LairdRector, St. Matthews Episcopal Church

Executive Director Kathy Dobbins and Director of Programs Patrick Rhodes are all

smiles over Wellspring’s recent award.

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Celebrating Jackie Swigart, Ph.D. Wellspring’s Newest Honorary Lifetime Board Member Jackie Swigart is the kind of person that makes an impression immediately. She is one of those very bright, strong, compas-sionate people that you immediately sense is a great leader. In 1979, John Y. Brown was elected Governor and he made good on his promise to appoint a woman to his Cabinet. He appointed Jackie as Secretary of the Department for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, which required her to oversee the regulation of industry in Kentucky, including the traditionally male-dominated strip mining industry and industrial factories around our state. As Secretary she also oversaw Conservation and Water Patrol. One can only imagine the kind of smarts and savvy required of a woman going into that world more than thirty years ago. Wellspring has been very fortunate to have had Jackie Swigart on our Board for almost our entire history. She was Board Chair from 1992-1996. It was during Jackie’s term as Board Chair that we opened the first Wellspring Crisis Stabiliza-tion Unit, which is now called the Frank M. Gaines Center. The opening of the CSU marked a significant step in the growth

Wellspring Remembers Philip P. Ardery, Founding Board Chair (1914 - 2012) It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the death of Philip P. Ardery, but it is with deep gratitude that we remember him for the many ways he worked to make our world a better place. Phil was a World War II pilot who flew many dangerous missions and retired as a Major General. He served on numerous Boards, including serving as Board Chair of the National Heart Associa-tion and was a founding partner of the law firm now called Frost Brown Todd. Phil took civic responsibility very seriously and provides us with a vivid example of what a difference one person can make. Phil was a visionary and a man with many friends and strong con-nections. His vision, keen intelligence, and ability to recruit other powerful and passionate people combined to make great things

happen. As one might expect from a Major General, Phil was courageous and undaunted. When he saw a need, he found a way to address it. It’s because of that attitude that Wellspring exists today. Phil’s neighbor, Bos Todd, had a son who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia in a time when supportive services were extremely limited and supportive housing was totally lacking. Phil did not have a family member with a disabling mental illness but he could

www.wellspringky.org August 2012

Unveiling Our

New Logo!

A New Look for Wellspring!In one glimpse, a logo leaves a lasting impression about its brand and the personality of the

organization it represents. Spurred on by Board Member, Ack Willets, Wellspring decided it was time to update our logo to better embody the vibrant, multi-faceted organization

that Wellspring is today. The houses of multiple colors signify that there is no single path to recovery, and that Wellspring provides client-centered, individualized housing solutions and

multi-disciplinary care. The tagline emphasizes our core mission and goal: mental health recovery. Our long-term plans and our day-to-day operations revolve around Wellspring’s commitment to help those with mental illnesses develop satisfying, hopeful, and contrib-uting lives, despite the presence of a mental illness. Deepest thanks to Ack Willets and to

Michael Osborne and his colleagues at Joey’s Corner, who designed the new logo.

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Join us for the Second Annual Wellspring Wallopalooza Golf Marathon Woodhaven Country Club - Monday, October 15thIf spending some time out playing golf while raising $$$ for a great cause sounds like a dream come true, then this is the event for you! All are invited to participate in this fun event - golfers and non-golfers alike. We also invite companies or individuals to sponsor the event at the $500, $250, or $100 level. There are a number of ways individuals and community partners can help make this year’s event a great success, so we’d love to hear from you!

Golfer’s Mission: Complete 100 holes of golf in one day. To make this a successful FUNdraising event, we are asking each player to commit to trying their best to raise $1,000 in sponsorships. Wellspring will provide: meals and beverages throughout the day and will cover the greens and golf cart fees. Prizes: There will be a grand prize for the golfer who raises the most funds for Wellspring and lots of raffle prizes, as well as contest holes with other fantastic winnings. You can play all day or Wellspring can show you how to complete 100 holes in two hours or less! More information at www.wellspringky.org/golf or contact Melissa at (502) 753-1457 or by email at melissa.kratzer@wellspringky.org.

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAIDLouisville, KY

Permit No. 1105

Officers and Directors Jefferey M. Yussman, Chair

Robert P. Bordogna, Vice ChairDavid W. Miles, Treasurer

Cissy Mills, SecretaryMeredith Brown

Trinity CampisanoPaul A. Coomes

Dawn Franklin CroftWilliam Friel

Gregory A. MayesAlan K. MacDonald

Nancy NeillMargaret Pennington

George W. Rapp, Jr.Melissa Routt

Elmore A. “Ack” Willets, III

Honorary Lifetime MembersNancy B. Bell

Roberta FischerRev. Richard H. HumkeClifford C. Kuhn, M.D.

Malcolm R. Mathews, Jr.Jackie Swigart, Ph.D.

Bosworth M. Todd, Jr.John I. Trawick

Founding Board Chair

Philip P. Ardery (1914 - 2012)

Management Team Katharine R. Dobbins, LCSW

Executive Director kathy.dobbins@wellspringky.org

Robert L. Brodbeck Chief Operating Officer

bob.brodbeck@wellspringky.org

T. Patrick Rhodes, LCSW Director of Programs

patrick.rhodes@wellspringky.org

Nancy L. Doctor Development Director

nancy.doctor@wellspringky.org

Wellspring’s Mission: To promote the recovery of persons with mental illness through leadership

in the development of quality housing and rehabilitation services.

P.O. Box 1927Louisville, KY 40201-1927

Wellspring Administrative Center225 W. Breckinridge StreetTelephone: (502) 637-4361Fax: (502) 637-4490

www.wellspringky.org

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Wellspring Board Chair Jeff Yussman was the top fundraiser at Wallopalooza 2011!

Way to go, Jeff!

Board Chair Jeff Yussman presents Jackie Swigart with a gift from Wellspring.