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Reclaiming Lives A PUBLICATION OF CENTERSTONE ISSUE ONE
IN THIS ISSUE
1 Aaron’s Story
2 Research Spotlight
3 New Shelbyville Model Facility
4 Physician Spotlight
5 New Centerstone Board of Directors
6 Spotlight On Prevention Services
7 Centerstone Donors
10 Health and Wellness
11 Preschool Happenings
12 What is Social Anxiety Disorder
13 Combating the Issues of Methamphetamine
14 News and Notes
16 Centerstone Celebrates 50th Anniversary
17 Development Department Events
Reclaiming Lives A PUBLICATION OF CENTERSTONE ISSUE ONE www.centerstone.org
Editor in Chief Ramona Rhodes
Managing Editor Mindy Tobin
Contributing Editors Bob Vero John Page Laura Allen Jan Goodson Gwen Watts
Contributing Writers Susan Gillpatrick Camille Lashlee Herbert Y. Meltzer, MD Mindy Tobin
Graphic Design Michael Rivera Rebecca Key
Board of DirectorsDavid Guth, CEO
Deborah Taylor Tate, ChairDick Fitzgerald, Vice-ChairMartin Brown, Secretary
Janet AyersKenneth BainesRichard BaxterLinda Brooks
Jessie CampbellLisa Campbell
Tom CoxChrista HollemanLee Ann Ingram
Jeff KaplanRandy Kinnard
Trish LindlerBeverly Little
Tom MahlerAlbert MenefeeHouston ParksRichard PinsonNedda Pollack
Carmen ReaganSteve SalibaJoan Sivley
Patti Hart SmallwoodGeorge StadlerJim SweetenJack Wallace
Centerstone (www.centerstone.org), a not-for-profit organization, is the largest behavioral healthcare provider in Tennessee and the ninth largest in the nation. Serving the community for more than fifty years, Centerstone provides a full range of behavioral health and related educational services to individuals of all ages and their families. Centerstone is devoted to research that seeks to identify, treat and eliminate mental illness. Centerstone provides services to more than 50,000 individuals annually. Children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and families all receive help from a multitude of different programs at more than 65 facilities and 140 partnership locations throughout the region. For more information about Centerstone, please call (615) 460-4357 or toll free at (888) 291-4357.
www.centerstone.org
RECLAIMING LIVES • ISSUE ONE 1
Aaron’s Story
ixteen-year-old Aaron was a troubled youth. His inattentiveness, disorganization and low self-esteem were symptomatic of depression
and an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In spite of these challenging behavioral health problems, Aaron had high personal hopes and aspirations. And today, because of his own determination, the care and compassion of his great aunt, and the counseling he received from Centerstone, Aaron’s dreams are within reach.
Aaron, an 11th grader at a Metro Nashville High School, is on track to advance from his special education resources classes during his senior year and graduate with a regular high school diploma.
Aaron’s great aunt Elnora, who is also his guardian, says his transformation is remarkable. Angry and frustrated without understanding why, he had been getting in trouble at school. When Aaron was in the fourth grade, a Centerstone counselor offered to help.
When Aaron was less than a year old, his mother, still a child herself at 16, gave him up to her aunt – Elnora – who provided Aaron with a loving, stable home.
I encouraged him from day one that only he could make this dream come true, but I would do everything I could to help him achieve his goal.
S
continues on page 3 Aaron with his great-aunt Elnora
2 RECLAIMING LIVES • ISSUE ONE
Recent Accomplishments & Future DirectionsI welcome this opportunity to inform you of what the Schizophrenia Research Program at Centerstone has been working on and some of the exciting prospects for the near and long term. In future columns, I will discuss some of the research and specific issues related to schizophrenia in more detail. This initial article will let you know who we are and a bit about what we are doing.
I would like to introduce the new people who have joined the program. Dr. William Bobo joined us in July as Associate Director of the Program and a part-time staff psychiatrist at the Frank Luton Center. Dr Bobo has just completed his military service, including a tour of duty in Iraq. He is committed to a research career and is a truly exceptional young talent. He has quickly made his impact felt clinically and with regard to research. He has a NARSAD award to study the effect of the drug ProVigil on cognition in schizophrenia. Dr. Stefania Bonaccorso is an Italian-trained psychiatrist who also obtained a NARSAD award to study how to improve cognition in schizophrenia through augmentation with the drug, Depakote. She is also assisting Dr. Bobo and me on research on the metabolic side effects of the antipsychotic drugs. Dr. Mevhibe Tumuklu is a Turkish-trained psychiatrist who came for a year to do research with us on brain imaging in patients with schizophrenia. Her husband, a professor of cardiology in Turkey, is helping us complete a study of the basis for cardiac disturbances in schizophrenia that may be intrinsic to the disease and account for the high rate of sudden death. Kendra Murray is a new research assistant who is helping us recruit patients at Centerstone’s Frank Luton Center. There are many other people within the program and, indeed, all of Centerstone, who help make this program work well. I will discuss them in future columns.
Now for just two brief descriptions of what we are doing. We have completed the collection of the data on the most important study we have done at Centerstone, a comparison of the effects of Risperdal and Zyprexa on metabolic side effects. We collected data on 200 patients, not all at Centerstone, with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. The results clearly show that Zyprexa causes more of these side effects than Risperdal. We uncovered a huge effect of combination treatment with some of the mood stabilizers such as Depakote, which was entirely unexpected. These results will be of great importance to future use of both drugs and the choice of mood stabilizers.
We have completed a magnetic resonance imaging study of the differences in brain function of patients who hallucinate and those who do not. Following the initial scan, we have worked with providers to change the medications to reduce hallucinations and then rescanned some of the patients. This pilot study has been very helpful to identify the functional changes in the brain which underlie hallucinations and will help us obtain additional funding.
In the next article, I will describe a study of how to treat patients with schizophrenia who have failed all available treatments and remain persistently psychotic. n
Herbert Y. Meltzer, M.D. is a world
renowned psychiatrist and leading
expert in the field of schizophrenia.
He is also Bixler Professor of
Psychiatry and Pharmacology
at Vanderbilt University and a
member of the editorial board of
eight different scientific journals.
He currently serves as President
of the Collegium Internationale
Neuropsychopharmacologicum
(CINP) and is past President
of the American College of
Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP).
He has received numerous awards
for his research in schizophrenia
including the Daniel Efron
Research Award of the ACNP,
the Lieber Prize from NARSAD,
the Stanley Dean Award of the
American College of Psychiatry
and the Gold Medal Award of the
Society of Biological Psychiatry. His
major research interests are the
psychopharmacologic treatment
of schizophrenia, the mechanism
of action of antipsychotic
drugs, prevention of suicide in
schizophrenia, and cognitive
impairment in schizophrenia. He
received his A.B. with honors in
Chemistry from Cornell University,
M.A. in Chemistry from Harvard
University, and M.D. from Yale
University School of Medicine.
research spotlightA column on the Centerstone Schizophrenia Research Program by Herbert Y. Meltzer, MD
RECLAIMING LIVES • ISSUE ONE 3
As Aaron grew up, he felt the pain of his mother’s difficult decision. Aaron and his mother are in regular contact, but theirs is a complicated relationship that often confuses him.
Aaron’s demeanor improved after he began meeting with a therapist and participating in a Centerstone self-esteem group. Jessica Bray, his Centerstone case manager, has been a friend and mentor, taking Aaron hiking and to the music store to nurture his developing musical talents.
Aaron attends anger management sessions and meets with a speech therapist, who is helping him overcome a speech impediment. Jessica meets regularly with Elnora and his teachers.
Today Aaron is practicing better study-skill techniques. As a result, his grades have improved along with his behavior.
“I saw how important it was for Aaron to get out of his resource classes and graduate with a regular diploma. I encouraged him from day one that only he could make this dream come true, but I would do everything I could to help him achieve his goal,” Jessica said.
Elnora is grateful for Centerstone’s support, which has made such a difference is Aaron’s life. “The people at Centerstone are wonderful,” she says. “On a scale of one to ten, they are a 12 or a 13.” n
Aaron’s Story continued from page 1New Model Facility to Open in ShelbyvilleIn September, Centerstone broke ground on a new outpatient behavioral health clinic facility, specially designed to serve children and adults in Bedford County.
The new facility, located off Madison Street in Shelbyville, will have approximately 12,000 square feet of space and serve as a prototype model for future Centerstone facilities. It will replace Centerstone’s current location at 712 North Main Street, and is scheduled for completion this summer.
“This new state-of-the-art facility reflects Centerstone’s commitment to provide compassionate, professional behavioral health services that strengthen individuals, their families and the community. We hope that the residents of Bedford County will continue to look to Centerstone as their provider of choice for their behavioral healthcare needs,” said Centerstone CEO, David Guth.
Dennis-Barton Architecture LLC of Nashville, designed the building which will feature bright, open waiting rooms with large glass windows, meeting space for group therapy sessions, outpatient offices for medical and behavioral health staff, and a separate entrance for emergencies.
The building design also includes special technology features, such as private kiosks to allow clients online access to web-based healthcare information, including client satisfaction and treatment outcome measures. Additionally, space has been designed for Centerstone’s telemedicine service, which allows televideo conferencing between Centerstone’s clients and professional treatment staff.
Centerstone currently provides services to approximately 800 individuals in Bedford County. Based on growth in recent years, the number of people served by Centerstone is expected to increase by at least 20% each year, for the next several years. n
This newstate-of-the-art facility reflects Centerstone’s
commitment to provide compassionate, professional behavioral health services
that strengthen individuals, their families
and the community.
4 RECLAIMING LIVES • ISSUE ONE
Dr. Vijaya L. Pavuluri was born and raised in Vijayawada, AP, India. She graduated from Guntur Medical College and completed a one-year internship at the Government General Hospital in Guntur, AP, India. She has been a staff psychiatrist with Centerstone for eight years. She currently works in Centerstone’s Dickson Clinic.
n Tell me about your background. Where are you from? Where did you study?
I was born and raised in India where I also studied medicine and did my first year’s residency. My husband grew up in Nashville and after we were married, we decided to return to Middle Tennessee and make it our home. I did my U.S. residency in North Carolina at Wake Forest University and in North Carolina Baptist Hospital. After finishing, I made the move back to Tennessee to join my husband.
n What is your average day like?
I see mostly adult clients and some children. I also see some older adults with various types of psychiatric problems including substance abuse issues. I usually see an average of 12-20 patients in a day.
physician spotlight
Vijaya L. Pavuluri, M.D.
n What brought you to Centerstone?
As my husband and I were planning our move to Tennessee, I began my job search. I heard about Centerstone through a friend who was working as a psychiatrist at the Columbia clinic, and recommended that I look into the organization. I was very impressed by Centerstone’s organization and its leadership. The opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients with mental illness in an outpatient setting was also intriguing. I saw the opportunities my clients would have in furthering their recovery and how I might be able to be a part of the process with them.
n What is the most significant advancement that you’ve witnessed in mental health since you began practicing?
During my years of working in the mental health field, many new advances have arisen including a wide variety of pharmacological options in treating chronic mental illness like major depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This is a very exciting time to be in this field.
n What challenges do you face as a psychiatrist?
There are many challenges in providing the best care possible for our chronically mentally ill patients. Poverty and substance abuse issues are some of the ongoing obstacles in providing the optimum care necessary for complete recovery and reintegration into the work force and society. However, I feel the real challenge lies in helping the public find access to health care and, in particular, behavioral health care. We have had many advances in our field. The major obstacle is making sure that all these advances reach the population who need them. This remains a priority.
n What do you find to be the most satisfying aspect of your position at Centerstone?
Despite any challenges, being able to work with chronically mentally ill individuals and help them in the process of making positive changes in their lives and their family’s lives is the most rewarding aspect of my job at Centerstone. I am happy to be part of multidisciplinary team working hard on a daily basis to accomplish this goal. n
RECLAIMING LIVES • ISSUE ONE 5
New Members Appointed to Centerstone Board of Directors Centerstone’s Board of Directors is comprised of professionals and community leaders with a broad range of experience, representing a diversity of personal and professional interests. The board of directors acts as Centerstone’s governing board, establishing fiscal policies and working to further the cause of behavioral health by leading the industry in advances in research and practices. Their leadership is integral to our success.
Three new board members have recently been appointed. Joining the board for three-year terms are Janet Ayers, Trish Lindler and Albert Menefee III.
“Centerstone is fortunate to have Janet, Trish and Albert join the board of directors. Their leadership and generous service will be a tremendous asset to the board as we guide Centerstone in carrying out its mission of helping individuals reclaim their lives and fully recover from mental illness,” said Deborah Tate, Chairperson of the board. n
Janet Ayersrecently moved to Nashville from Unicoi, Tennessee where she continues to serve as the chair of the
United Way of Unicoi County. She is also affiliated with the Economic Development Board, the Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA of Unicoi County. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration from East Tennessee State University.
Trish Lindleris the senior vice president of Government Programs for HCA, Inc., and is a member
of the boards of the Federation of American Hospitals and the Friends of Centennial Park and the Parthenon. She is a United Way de Tocqueville member and a member of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts Rembrandt Circle. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University. She is a resident of Nashville.
Albert Menefee IIIa Williamson County resident, owns and operates Beech Creek Farm. Active in civic and philanthropic
causes, he is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Clubs, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, and the Iroquois Steeplechase.
Ayers, Lindler and Menefee join the following members of Centerstone’s Board of Directors for 2007:
David Guth, CEO Centerstone
Deborah Taylor Tate, Chairperson, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
Richard (Dick) Fitzgerald, Vice-Chair, First Vice President and Client Advisor, SunTrust Bank, Private Wealth Management
Martin Brown, Secretary, Attorney, Adams and Reese/Stokes Bartholomew LLC
Kenneth Baines, retired banking executive
Dr. Richard Baxter, marketing professor
Linda Brooks, community leader
Dr. Jessie Campbell, retired professor of Motlow State Community College
Lisa Campbell, community leader
Tom Cox, Senior Vice President, Healthways
Christa N. Holleman, retired real estate professional
Lee Ann Ingram, community leader
Jeff Kaplan, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Randy Kinnard, Partner, Kinnard, Clayton & Beveridge
Beverly Little, community leader
Tom Mahler, Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc.
N. Houston Parks, Vice Chairman and COO, First Farmers and Merchants Bank
Richard Pinson, Chairman, Crescent Holdings
Nedda Pollack, retired banking executive
Dr. Carmen Reagan, Leadership Studies and President’s Emerging Leaders Program, Austin Peay State University
Steve Saliba, President, Saliba Construction Company
Joan Sivley, retired healthcare executive
Patti Hart Smallwood, community leader
George Stadler, Vice President, Portfolio Manager, SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Jim Sweeten, retired C.P.A.
Jack Wallace, Senior Vice President, Willis of Tennessee
Board of Directors for 2007
6 RECLAIMING LIVES • ISSUE ONE
Centerstone is devoted to the development and provision of effective prevention and education programs for children, youth, families, schools, and communities. Our Prevention Services have provided effective prevention programs to Middle Tennesseans since the mid 1980s with programs focusing on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, social skill enhancement, violence prevention, STD and teen pregnancy prevention, and character development programs.
The programs are fun, educational, and easily accessible to all participants. The primary education components are delivered in the school classroom setting and are funded, in part, by the Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, Tennessee Department of Education, Metropolitan Nashville Public Health Department, and the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Here are some of the ways our Prevention Services Division is helping children and youth Reclaim Their Lives.
spotlight on
Project MAP (Methamphetamine Awareness and Prevention)In 2004, more than a million Americans used methamphetamine (NSDUH Report, 2005). Project MAP focuses on preventing, reducing, or delaying the use and/or spread of meth abuse in rural Tennessee, particularly in Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Grundy, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, and Warren counties.
In FocusAlcohol is the #1 drug of choice among our Nation’s youth (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2004). The goal of In Focus is to build resilient youth who say “no” to drugs and alcohol. In Focus is provided in schools where students have been identified as at-risk youth who are vulnerable to becoming involved in alcohol and/or other drugs. The research-based curriculum is provided free of charge to groups of students through age 18.
MyChoice2WaitThis program helps teens prevent pregnancy and STDs by providing youth with standards of healthy relationships, self-respect, and the positive effects of making healthy life choices. During the 2005-2006 fiscal year, the curriculum was taught to 14,642 middle and high school students in Coffee, Davidson, Dickson, Giles, Houston, Hickman, Humphreys, Lawrence, Maury, Stewart, Wayne and Williamson Counties.
PEER Power (Prevention Education Enhances Resiliency)Educators are faced every day with issues related to student behavior. Centerstone’s PEER Power is a school-based violence prevention program designed to provide students with conflict resolution strategies and skills. It combines a classroom curriculum of social/cognitive problem solving with real-life skill-building opportunities such as peer mediation.
Project BASIC (Better Attitudes and Skills In Children)Centerstone’s Project BASIC has been serving elementary schools in Tennessee since 1985. Project BASIC provides educating, yet entertaining, activities to help young students build self-esteem and learn decision-making skills.
Project STAR (youth Standing Tall And Resilient)This new prevention program focuses on teaching youth ages 10-16 the skills necessary to resist risky behaviors. Participants are provided weekly sessions of a research-based curriculum, and the opportunity to be involved in a service-learning project. Parent involvement is also encouraged.
Prevention Services
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Nell and Mark Adams
Elizabeth and T. Clark Akers
Mr. and Mrs. A Benton Allen Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. John Neil Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Carter Andrews
Mr. and Mrs. William Andrews
Anonymous (II)
Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong
Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Atkins
Ms. Elizabeth Austin
Dr. and Mrs. Carl C. Awh
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ayers
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Baines
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Baker
Mr. & Mrs. H. Lee Barfield II
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Barker
Ms. Brenda Barker
Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Barrick
Mrs. Edith M. Bass
Melaton Bass-Shelton
Jane and Richard Baxter
Mr. and Mrs. William Jeffery Bayliff
Michael Beadle
Thomasa E. Bean
Mr. Norman R. Belcher
Belk, Incorporated
Ms. Jacqueline Bellar
Lowell L. Benson, Jr.
Ketrea L. Bentley
Lori J. Benton
Mr. and Mrs. W. Irvin Berry
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bertani
JoAnn Beshaw
Cheryl N. Beverly
M. Dorothy Biggs
Mr. and Mrs. Keener Billups
Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Binkley Jr.
Brent Blake
Ms. Blanchette
Dr. and Mrs. Jake Block
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robert Bone
Mrs. Julie A. Boswell
Dr. and Mrs. Michael B. Bottomy
William J. Boyd
JoAnn M. Boyd
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Bracken
Anne and Robert Brandt
Jon & Jessica Bray
L.P. Brittain
Laura & Jay Brothers
Kathryn and David Brown
Cathy & Martin Brown Jr.
Ms. Elizabeth Q. Hart Brown
Brownlee Currey Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Bryant
Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Buchanan III
Horatio B. and Willie J. Buntin Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Burch
Rhonda and Terry Burchyett
Loretta Burgess
Teresa G. Burns
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Burton III
Ms. Heidi Buschmann
Lisa and Michael Butler
Ms. Michael Anne Butts
Mr. and Mrs. Barney D. Byrd
Deborah and Garner Cagle
Mr. Don M. Caire
Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Caldwell
Sandra L. Camp
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Campbell III
Mr. Clifton T. Campbell and Dr. Jessie G. Campbell
Joyce and John Carden
The Ann & Monroe Carell Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Tim Carr
Laura and Patrick Carrico
Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Cartwright
Karen Casteel
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Cato
Mr. and Mrs. John Chadwick
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Cherry Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck W. Cherry
Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Christians
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Cigarran
CitiFinancial Auto
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Clayton
Jon Clendenen
Paula M. Clopton
Judy and Bill Cloud
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Cmelak
Mr. and Mrs. G. William Coble II
Lisa Ramsay and Jonathan Cole
Kelli Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Coleman
Jerry Colley/Colley & Colley
Mr. and Mrs. C. Hayes Cooney
Michelle J. Covington
Nan and Thomas Cox
Ms. Margaret Craig
Dr. Frank A. Creco and Margaret E. Click
Katherine S. Crocker
Kelly and Dan Crockett
Elise and Harvey Crouch
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin W. Crumbo
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Crunk
Dr. Laura J. D’Angelo
Anne and Eric Darken
Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse H. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. David F. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Martin D. Davis
Susan and Ralph Davis
Tiffany A. Davis
John DeMarsilis
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Dill
Mr. and Mrs. Brian W. Diller
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Dingess
Dee and Jerald Doochin
Mr. Robert V. Dortch
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Downey
Pam and Tim DuBois
Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Duke
Ms. Sandra W. Duncan
Michelle S. Dunn
Whayne Durbin
E.B.S. Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Eakin Jr.
Ms. Mallory Earl
Mr. and Mrs. John Eason
Mrs. W. H. Eason
Mr. and Mrs. Van P. East III
Gary F. Eckardt
Cynthia and Terry Edens
Mr. David K. Edwards
Martha and Ben Elrod
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus C. Erickson III
Ms. Tricia Ericson
Laurie and Steven Eskind
Ms. Jill Ettinger
Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Evans
Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Ezell
Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Ezell
Mr. and Mrs. Garth Fort Fails
Monica and Glenn Farner
Merrill H. Farnsworth
Mr. and Mrs. Ron D. Farris
Carole and John Ferguson
Ayanay and Melvin Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Ferrell III
Erica L. Ferrell
Mrs. Anita M. Fields, CPA
Peggy and Richard Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. Brennon A. Fitzpatrick
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Fitzpatrick
John W. Fitzpatrick
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Flack
Helen N. Fleming
Barbara B. and John J. Fletcher
Melody Ford
Dr. and Mrs. Larry H. Formby
Addie Marie Fossie
Mr. and Mrs. Royal H. Fowler III
Ms. Amanda G. Fowler
Lois and Gil Fox
Ms. Sherry Frasch
Cynthia and Edmond Freeman
Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Frist
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Frist Jr
Carol and Robert Frist
Dr. Thomas Frist Jr and Patricia Frist
The Dorothy Cate and Thomas F. Frist Foundation
Abigail Frossard
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fulkerson
Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Fuqua
Ms. Elizabeth C. Garber
Ms. Gail S. Garrett
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip F. Gatto
Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Gaw
Mr. John T. Gawaluck
Carole H. Gedelman
Janys L. Gentry
Ms. Carol Geraghty
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Gill Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Gillespie Jr.
Susan Gillpatrick
Ms. Ashley Glover
Mrs. Kimberly D. Goessele
Jennifer Goldfarb
Frankie E. Grace
Sarah and Stanley Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Steve J. Grant
Mr. Vince Gill and Ms. Amy Grant
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Graves
Centerstone Donors July 1–November 30, 2006Centerstone greatly appreciates every gift. Collectively they made a difference through the programs we provide, to the individuals and families that we serve. We thank the following 604 individuals, foundations and corporations for their financial contribution from 7/1/2006 to 11/30/2006.
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Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomas Gray
Ms. Vonda J. Gray
Mr. and Mrs. Peyton N. Green
Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel J. Greene Sr.
Ms. Monica L. Gretter
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Griscom II
Jane and Erich Groos
Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Gruver
Carol and David C. Guth Jr.
HCA- Caring for the Community
The HCA Foundation
The Hadden Group
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hadley
Ms. Elizabeth Ellen Hail
Mr. and Mrs. Currey Hall
Mrs. Richard R. Hall
Ms. Katherine Joyce Hamilton
Susan and Frank Hammer
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hannon
Mrs. Marci L. Harbour
Ms. Ernestine Harlan
Mr. William L. Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hawkins Jr.
Hawthorn Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Hayes
Ms. Leanne Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery N. Haynes
Ms. Deborah S. Hays
Mr. and Mrs. William Heim
Angie and Arthur Henderson
Kristin and Robin Henderson
Ms. Teri A. Hendricks
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C.H. Henry
Senator and Mrs. Douglas Henry
Ms. Reta E. Higgins
Mr. and Mrs. Travis F. Hill
Ms. Marcia A. Hill
Ms. Maureen C. Hill
Mitzi Hines
Jim L. Hodge
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hogan
Christa and Jim Holleman
Roxanne and Gerald Holloway
Dr. Rose Marie Howell
Ms. Brenda G. Howell
Mr. and Mrs. Larson D. Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Huggins
Mr. Mac Hughes
Mr. Thomas W. Hulme
Mrs. Jemma Hurst
Ms. Helen L. Hyde
Identity, Inc.
Ann S. Ince
Martha and Bronson Ingram Foundation/Martha Ingram
Mr. and Mrs. Orrin H. Ingram
Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Jackson Jr.
Dr. Ellen R. Jacobson
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd G. Jacoway Jr.
Ms. Elizabeth R. James
Ms. Susan James
Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. David B. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Johnson III
Mrs. Nancy A. Johnson
Mrs. Rita J. Johnson
Dr. and Mrs. David S. Jones
Judge and Mrs. Robert L. Jones
Jack and Dalah Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Jordan
Mr. and Mrs. Sean Kaminsky
Ms. Suzanne Brunson Kamp
Ms. Linda R. Kartoz
Katzenbach Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Keene
Mr. and Mrs. Reed Kelly
Mr. Jonathon M. Kent
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kesting Jr.
Mr. Terry P. Key
Ms. Sharon Kinney
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Kirby
Ms. Louise C. Kitchell
Ms. Rebecca Klindt
Ms. Jan Kolb
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Kolstad
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kuhn
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Kyriopoulos
LDB Foundation
Mrs. Nancy Lackey and Mr. V. M. Lackey Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Laffer Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lale
Mr. Regan Lane
Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Lang
Ms. Sandra J. Langley
Ms. Elizabeth Lashower
Mrs. Mary Magestro and Ken Lass, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Lassing
Dr. and Mrs. Horace T. Lavely Jr.
Ms. Lynn LeBolt
Candice and Joseph Ledbetter
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Lee
Trish and John Lindler
Evan Burk and Caroline W. Lindsey
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Lipman
The Lipman Group/Sotheby’s International Realty
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
Kim and Bob Looney
Ms. Carrie Lynn Lounsbury
Janice and Newt Lovvorn
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Lowe
Mr. and Mrs. James N. Maddox
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Mahanes
Mr. John H. Malone III
Mrs. Rebecca S. Marshall
Ms. Tilla Marshall
Toni Martinazzi
Mrs. Jack C. Massey
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Mathews
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Mathews
Ms. Laura L. Matthews
Ms. Tammy Matthews
Dr. and Mrs. George Patrick Maxwell
Ms. Julie Maynard
Ms. Rachel M. McCaskill
Ms. Deborah J. McCord
Ms. Holly K. McCourt
Ms. Dawn Mccoy
Mr. Michael P. McDaniel
Lynn and Hunter McDonald
Mr. Jonathan McElhaney
Mr. and Mrs. James M. McFarlin
Ms. Shannon McGahren
Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGrew
Ms. Shannon McGuffin
Ms. Melissa McGuire
Betsy V. McInnes
Mr. and Mrs. Todd C. McKee
Ms. Sarah M. McLeod
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. McNamara
Mr. and Mrs. Ferrill D. McRae
McWhorter Foundation Clayton McWhorter
Marsha and Chris Meadows
The Memorial Foundation
Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee
Ms. Valleen B. Mertens
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Metzler
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin K. Middleton
Midtown Media Group, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Miller
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Ms. Linda Mogge
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Karen and Bruce Moore
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Mr. and Mrs. S. Joseph Moore
Mrs. Mary M. Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Morphett
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Morris Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Morris III
Mr. Robert E. Morris
Mr. and Mrs. William Morrow
Mrs. Harold Moses
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley R. Moss
Ms. Glenda F. Mottern
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Kirk Mulron
Ms. Betty K. Murchison
Mr. Tommy G. Murdock
Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Myers
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Nacarato
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Nahley
Mr. and Mrs. Frank I. Nebhut Jr.
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Deborah Neisz
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Ms. Connie G. Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Norris Nielsen
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Nobles
Ms. Peggy Harris Nunley
Dr. and Mrs. M. Brad Nunn
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Dr. Aglaia N. O’Quinn and Mr. Doyle G. Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Oldham
Dana and Bond Oman
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Dr. and Mrs. Bryan D. Oslin
Dr. Robert Ossoff
Dr. and Mrs. John Overholt
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cotham
Mr. and Mrs. John N. Page
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Dr. Stephen Parey
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Parker
Ms. Page N. Parker
Mr. and Mrs. N. Houston Parks
Mr. and Mrs. Takis Patikas Jr.
Ms. Pamela D. Paul
Pediatric Associates of Franklin
Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Peffen III
Ms. Diane H. Penney
Mr. and Mrs. David Perdue
Periodontal & Implant Association of Middle Tennessee P.C.
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Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Perkerson
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Perkins Jr.
Ms. Aimee P. Perri
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Petroni
Louie M. and Betty M. Phillips Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Phillips
Ms. Elizabeth Phillips
Ms. Amy Pierce
Ms. Chastidy Pimentel
Noël and Richard Pinson
Ms. Susan W. Pirnia
Nedda and Lawrence Pollack
Ms. Margaret Innes Pollard
Dr. and Mrs. Stan L. Pope
Ms. Maureen R. Potter
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Power
Precision Tune Auto Care
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Price
Prince Market Research Inc.
The Print Authority
Publix Super Markets Charities
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Puryear
Jennifer and Gustavus Puryear
Ms. Karen Raines
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rapisarda
Dr. Carmen C. Reagan
Leigh and Brian Reames
Linda and Art Rebrovick
Ms. Judy G. Reeves
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Reid
Mr. and Mrs. Mark P. Reineke
Ms. Patricia Reinhardt
Mr. and Mrs. Frederic W. Reisner
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Reuther Jr.
Donna and Michael Reynolds
Ramona and Stephen Rhodes
The Rich Foundation
Stacey and Bobby Richards Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rick
Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Rieke
Donna L. Ritenour
Ms. Margaret Roark
Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. Robbins
Mr. Keith Roberson
Ann V. Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Robertson
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rogers, Jr.
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Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Ross
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Mr. and Mrs. William S. Rukeyser
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Ryu
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Dee Anna and Stephen Saliba
Richard E. Sapp
Ms. Mary Sarratt
Kate and Eric Satz
Ms. Annie Schaefer
Susan Schaeffer
Mr. and Mrs. Martin R. Schott
Ms. Lori Scott
Seigenthaler Public Relations
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Shafer
Mary Josephine and Steven Shankle
Ms. Deena Shapiro
Ms. Marietta M. Shipley
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence B. Shirey
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Shirley
Mr. and Mrs. Don Shriver
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Mr. and Mrs. William L. Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Simoneaux
Laura and Robert Sims
Mr. David P. Sims
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Singer
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Patti and Brian S. Smallwood
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Amy and Earl Smith
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Ms. Carolyn W. Sorenson
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Southwick
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Mr. and Mrs. Stuart W. Speyer
Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Spitzer
Patti L. Stacy
Sperry and Jim Stadler Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Steele
Norma Borsi and Theodore Stein
Ms. Shelley R. Stephens
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Stevens
Mr. and Mrs. Skip D. Stevens
Dr. Kristina Storck
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Strang IV
Charlene and B. Ken Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. C. Walton Stroud
Patricia and Hal Sullivan
Mr. Roger Sullivan
Stephanie and Jon Michael Sundock
SunTrust
Ms. Lois F. Suttles
The T & T Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tarantin
Debi and Bill Tate
Meryl Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Teal
Mrs. Lee Ann Teasley
Elsie Lois Thacker
Brande and Lee Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt C. Thompson III
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Thompson
Margaret C. Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Guilford F. Thornton Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Thym
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Turner Jr.
Barbara Jim and William Turner
Barbara S. Turner
Ms. Lori Turner
Mr. and Mrs. N. Tusing
Neil and Chris Tyler
Alice W. Tyne
Mrs. Pamela J. Tyner
UBS Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Valentine
Mr. Scott E. Valentine Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Vella
Mrs. Alys O. Venable
Dr. and Mrs. Robert N. Vero
Mrs. Jennifer Viars
Ms. Paula E. Waddey
Mrs. Jennifer S. Waggoner
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Walker
Mr. and Mrs. D. Breck Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Walker
Kathryn Walker
Anne B. Wallace
Ms. Alisa Smith Wamble
Mr. and Mrs. Reid B. Ward
Ms. Rene’ H. Ward
Mr. and Mrs. Brent J. Ware
Sharon and Miles Warfield
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Warner III
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Watson
Ms. Elizabeth Watson
Gwen and Greg Watts
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Weaver III
Rebecca and Douglas Weikert
Betty and Bernard Werthan Foundation
Joni Werthan
Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. West
West End Home Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. West Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Whitson
Lillie L. Wiggins
Sarah and Leslie Wilkinson
Jeffrey and Kristy Williams
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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woodard
Dr. Grayson N. Woods
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Mr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Wright
Marsha Wright
Mr. Wolfgang R. Wyk
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Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Young
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Zerfoss III
Deborah and Chris Zills
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A column devoted to healthy mind, body, spirit, and relationships by Centerstone Wellness Expert, Susan Gillpatrick M.Ed., L.P.C.
health and wellness
The Greatest GiftImagine a gift that can increase self esteem and reduce stress. Imagine a gift that can lift spirits, enliven inspiration, and even ignite passions. This ideal gift is not found by shopping online, or at the mall. It is not something that fits into a bag or in a box. It is a gift you give yourself - the gift of Forgiveness.
By being forgiving of yourself, you can then accept yourself and be more responsible for your life choices. Self-forgiveness is the willingness to believe that you are worthy of love, respect, and great successes. There are dangers when we fail to forgive. These dangers have the potential to limit our relationships with others and ourselves. A failure to forgive yourself has the same consequences as a failure to forgive others. It can result in emotional bondage, uneasiness in your spirit, and a cloud of uncertainty about all your relationships.
Let go of self-anger The effort it takes to maintain total distain for yourself drains your time and energy, and it limits how you receive care from others.
Accept yourself as human Acknowledge you are not an all knowing and all powerful super person. Everyone has slips in their reactions and actions.
View your mistake as a learning opportunity Own your mistake. Understand the lesson. Learn from it.
Let go of fear of the future Be willing to take risks. You now know differently, so you can choose differently.
Trust in yourself and your goodness You are not a bad person, but one that simply made a
faulty or hasty decision. The good is still in you. You have value to contribute to others.
Admit that hiding doesn’t heal the hurt Trying to block the burden of shame and guilt only keeps it just under the surface. Hiding the hurt placed of yourself and others keeps you chained to the past.
Imagine the gains of moving forward Picture yourself free from the guilt, regret and self- condemnation. Live in the moment. Be intentional in new and improved decisions that open up opportunities for freedom and success.
If you are tired of limits your self-condemnation places on you, you can do something about it. The past cannot be changed, and the future depends on the decisions you make today. n
7 Tips to forgive yourself of past failures mistakes and disappointments:
Feeling unworthy When you feel unworthy, it affects your self-esteem and self worth. You may find yourself lacking any self-love, instead becoming caught up in unresolved self-anger, self-hatred and self-blaming.
Being paralyzed by the past When you cannot let go of your guilt and regrets, there might as well be a chain connecting you to them.
Having unresolved issues Until you resolve the issues that are weighing you down, you will likely experience feelings of helplessness and even depression.
Being unable to forgive yourself When you are unable to forgive yourself, you might become self-destructive, punishing yourself and showing indifference to your own needs.
Acting defensive and distant Your guilt may create a barrier between you and others.
Feeling afraid of trying again Your fear of failure, due to constantly reliving the past, may cripple any attempts to move on from the event and forgive yourself.
6 signs you are stuck in a rut of guilt and regret:
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For more than 20 years, Centerstone’s Therapeutic Preschool has provided comprehensive and intensive treatment to children ages 30 months to five years. The children who attend the Therapeutic Preschool are often victims of neglect and emotional or physical abuse. Many others have experienced traumatic events. All are unable to thrive in regular preschool settings.
HCA Volunteers at the Therapeutic PreschoolOur Preschool received a visit from some very special volunteers recently. Staff members of HCA came by as part of the annual HCA Community Day, where employees are encouraged to go into the community and volunteer their time for worthwhile organizations. Fourteen HCA employees came to the preschool for an event offering self-exploration through interactive personalized “All About Me” books.The “All About Me” books were created for the students to embellish with their birthdates, favorite animals, handprints and even a self-portrait. Each book was personalized with a photo and the name of the child. Our HCA volunteers added their signatures in the back of the books so the students could remember the special day.
O’Charley’s and Lifeway give Thanksgiving at the Therapeutic PreschoolTwo corporate friends came together for our Therapeutic Preschool at Thanksgiving. For the second consecutive year, volunteers from Lifeway supported Centerstone by supplying volunteers to serve Thanksgiving dinner to the Preschoolers, their families, and staff members. Due to the generosity of O’Charley’s, they all received a delicious Thanksgiving feast. “Our Thanksgiving luncheon has become such an anticipated event for the children and their families. We’re so grateful to O’Charley’s and Lifeway for helping us be able to do this for them. It’s a wonderful gift,” said Melaton Bass-Shelton (Miss Mel), Therapeutic Preschool Coordinator.
Preschool Happenings
Preschool students enjoy graduation day.
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Preschooler enjoys Thanksgiving luncheon provided by O’Charley’s and served by Lifeway Volunteers.
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HCA Staff Volunteers at our Preschool.
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Graduation TimeThis past summer, another class of preschoolers from Centerstone’s Therapeutic Preschool donned the classic graduation “cap and gown” and received their diplomas. This year’s graduates thrilled the audience, consisting of proud parents, other family members and staff, with their performance of songs and sketches.After the graduation, the kids were treated to an indoor carnival, complete with face painting, cupcake decorating, games and prizes. Lunch was provided by Whitt’s barbeque.Each of the students posed for portraits in their cap and gown and the families were given copies to take home . O’Charley’s provided new backpacks and school supplies to get them started well on their way.
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Social Anxiety Disorder, also called social phobia, is an anxiety disorder in which a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear or apprehension of social situations. People with social anxiety disorder may feel extreme anxiety and self-consciousness about being closely watched, judged and criticized by others. When triggered, the person may suffer heart palpitations, faintness, blushing, profuse sweating and panic attack.
Social Anxiety can be pervasive in a person’s life, or exhibit only in specific activities such as eating in public, talking on the phone, speaking in public, or using public or unfamiliar restrooms. Some even feel anxiety at the very prospect of these activities, or in anticipation of social events. In many cases, the person is aware that the fear is unreasonable, yet is unable to overcome it.
Social Anxiety Disorder is the most common anxiety disorder, and the third most common behavioral health disorder in the U.S. preceded by depression and alcohol dependence. It is estimated that anywhere from 3%-13% of the population suffer from social anxiety disorder.
What Are the Symptoms?n Intense anxiety in social situations. n Avoidance of social situations.n Physical symptoms of anxiety, including confusion, pounding heart, sweating,
shaking, blushing, muscle tension, upset stomach, panic attack and diarrhea.n It is often accompanied by other anxiety disorders or depression and substance
abuse may develop if people try to self-medicate their anxiety.
What Causes Social Anxiety Disorder?There is no single known cause of social anxiety disorder, but research suggests that biological, psychological and environmental factors may all play a role in its development.
How Is It Treated? Social Anxiety is usually treated with cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) and medications. CBT guides the person’s thoughts in a more rational direction and helps them stop avoiding situations that once caused anxiety. Oftentimes, counselors and medical professionals will utilize desensitization techniques like gradual exposure to “trigger” situations to treat the disorder. Counseling to improve self-esteem and social skills, as well as relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, may also help.
Selective serontonin reuptake inhibitors and other newer antidepressants are the common pharmacotherapy agents (SSRIs) prescribed for social anxiety symptoms. Beta-blockers, used to treat heart conditions, may be used to minimize certain physical symptoms of anxiety, such as shaking and rapid heartbeat.
Centerstone HelpsIndividuals who feel they may have Social Anxiety Disorder or other behavioral health issues, can call Centerstone’s Information & Referral Line at (615) 460-HELP (4357) or toll free at (888) 291-HELP (4357). Through this 24 hour-a-day hotline, Centerstone assists in locating and obtaining the most appropriate behavioral health services by selecting the resources that are the most appropriate. All initial appointments are set through the Information & Referral staff and all calls are completely confidential. n
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Combating the Issues of MethamphetamineDozens of Tennesseans are recovering from addiction to methamphetamine, oxycontin and other drugs thanks to a partnership between the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (TDMHDD) and Centerstone.
Centerstone’s Substance Abuse Program for Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore and Warren counties has a unique emphasis on methamphetamine abuse. The need is great. Meth lab seizures in this six-county rural area have been among the highest in the state. Our intensive outpatient treatment program will serve at least 180 adults through September 2008.
The Substance Abuse Program is being funded by a $500,000 a year federal grant, which pays for professional staff, clinic space in Tullahoma and transportation for the participants, who are treated free of charge.
In its first five months, the program exceeded enrollment expectations for the entire year, indicating the scope of the problem that meth and other drugs represent in rural Tennessee. “Our program can become a national model for other states to follow in the fight to prevent the great harm meth and other drugs are doing to individuals and their families throughout rural America,” said Dr. Freida Outlaw, Principal Investigator for the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.
Jailing a substance abuser for a year costs between $28,000 and $40,000. The cost of jailing the program’s 56 participants for a year would have reached as much as $2,240,000. Without treatment, substance abusers often begin using drugs again. When meth abusers in particular are locked up instead of treated, up to 60 percent of them begin using the drug when they are released. In contrast, the program’s goal is for the participants to remain meth-free.
“The Substance Abuse Program is a huge success in that we’re treating so many people. At the same time, it’s sad that our communities have such a large problem,” said Centerstone Regional Director Ken Stewart. “This grant provides the means for us to meet the needs of our rural communities and help those struggling to be free from addiction.” n
“Our program can become a national
model for other states to follow in the fight to prevent the great
harm meth and other drugs are doing to
individuals and their families . . .”
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Congratulations to the Recipients of TAMHO Honors!
In a reception held at the Country Music Hall of Fame, TAMHO (Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations) presented their annual awards of recognition.
Brad Nunn, Vice President for QI/UM and Tom Doub, Vice President for Research, received certificates of merit in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the TAMHO Clinical Service Committee toward the development and implementation of the Tennessee Outcomes Management System (TOMS) and the advancement of behavioral healthcare in Tennessee.
Beth Hail, director of Centerstone’s School Based Services, accepted a “Program of Excellence Award” on behalf of the program. The award is given to outstanding behavioral healthcare programs for their excellence, innovation and quality.
Centerstone’s School-Based Services program meets the mental health needs of nearly two thousand students in 70 middle TN public schools. Services are provided directly in the school setting.
WSMV Ch. 4’s Holly Thompson was this year’s recipient of TAMHO’s Media Award. The TAMHO Media Award is among their highest honors and is presented to members of the electronic or print media who have made outstanding contributions through their professional activities to Tennessee’s behavioral health system and the people it serves. For nearly a year, Holly Thompson has been educating her viewers on the issues of behavioral health through her regular segments with Centerstone Wellness Expert Susan Gillpatrick. What started out as a one-time invitation has evolved into a bi-weekly segment with discussions on topics ranging from stress in the workplace to senior wellness. No other news program in the Middle Tennessee area has shown such a commitment to the cause of behavioral healthcare. Centerstone is proud to partner with Channel 4 for these regular educational installments and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Holly and to everyone at Ch. 4 on this recognition.
Becky Stoll, Receives National Recognition as Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress
Becky Stoll, Centerstone’s Director for Crisis and Referral Services, has been recognized as a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (AAETS). Stoll is one of only 82 professionals in the entire world to receive the accommodation within the January 2006 – July 2006 time period.
Pam Fox Appointed to Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities
Pam Fox, Program Manager for Centerstone’s LIFESolutions, has been appointed by Mayor Bill Purcell to serve on the Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities. The Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities is dedicated to helping Nashville’s citizens gain a better understanding of the needs of people with disabilities.
news & notes
WSMV Ch.4’s Holly Thompson
Becky Stoll
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initiatives across the state. Its goal--the successful development and implementation of electronic medical records (EMRs)!
School-Based Counseling Services Program Receives Prestigious Federal Award
Centerstone’s School-Based Counseling Services and Beth Hail, the program’s director, have received the prestigious SAMHSA Administrator School-Based Mental Health Award. SAMHSA, (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), is a part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services. Hail, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee, joined Centerstone’s School-Based Counseling Services program in 1992. Centerstone’s School-Based program is offered in Middle Tennessee counties and provides services in 70 public schools. It serves nearly two thousand children and their families each year. n
New Advisory Board of Trustees Members Appointed
Centerstone welcomes Mayor Carolyn Bowers of Montgomery County; Mayor John Carroll of Perry County; Mayor Rickie Joiner of Stewart County Mayor Joe Liggett of Marshall County; Mayor David Pennington of Coffee County; Mayor Eugene Ray of Bedford County; Mayor Jason Rich of Wayne County; Mayor Paul Rosson of Lawrence County; Mayor Richard Stewart of Franklin County and Mayor Robert Stone of Dickson County to its Advisory Board of Trustees this year. These new county officials will join others on the board to advise Centerstone on local issues and concerns, offer recommendations, and assist in solutions. The board also helps create community support for behavioral health issues and Centerstone.
Coaching4Teens Program Kicks Off
Coaching4Teens is a new program aimed at adolescents in the independent school sector who oftentimes experience high levels of stress and anxiety. Coaching helps students find solutions to stress, academic pressures, and even family issues. In coaching, the student will identify goals and establish clear paths
Beth Hail
to obtaining them. Coaches also assist in measuring progress toward goals and encourage the development of a support network other than the coach. Coaching4Teens is offered free of charge and is made available through private donations. In November, a reception to inform the independent school administration in the Nashville area was held at the home of Lee Ann and Orrin Ingram. For more information, go to coaching4teens.org.
Bredesen Appoints David Guth to eHealth Advisory Council
Governor Phil Bredesen has announced his appointments to the Governor’s eHealth Advisory Council. Centerstone’s CEO, David Guth was among the appointees. The Council was created by Executive Order 35 in order to coordinate eHealth
(l to r) Orrin Ingram, David Guth, Lee Ann Ingram, and Bob Vero.
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This past year, Centerstone celebrated a monumental milestone–fifty years of serving the behavioral health needs of Middle Tennessee. Today we annually help over 50,000 children, youth, adults, seniors and their families, create better lives through our over 50 diverse services and programs.
In 1956, with funding from the Junior League of Nashville, the Nashville Mental Health Guidance Center of Middle Tennessee (later to be renamed Dede Wallace Center in memory of Louise “Dede” Bullard Wallace) began serving clients. And through a series of successful mergers, which began in 1997, Centerstone was formed, through an affiliation of regional mental health centers including Dede Wallace Center (Nashville), Luton Mental Health Services (Nashville), Columbia Area Mental Health Center (Columbia), Harriett Cohn Center (Clarksville), Highland Rim Mental Health Center (Tullahoma), and the Elam Mental Health Clinic (Nashville), to become the largest mental healthcare provider in Tennessee and the ninth largest in the nation. This affiliation put Centerstone at the forefront of service delivery and treatment for the mentally ill, and significantly increased availability to state-of-the-art research findings.
Fifty years after the first client was served, we’re witnessing major advancements in treatment, research and technology. These progresses enable individuals to live lives, not defined by their illness, but as full and useful members of their families and communities.
Our accomplishments these past 50 years have been made possible by the dedication of our board members and staff, and also by friends of Centerstone, old and new, whose support continues to brighten the lives of those who are affected by mental illness.
To mark our Golden Anniversary, Centerstone held three major events: “A Toast to Centerstone,” “The 50th Anniversary Celebration Golf Tournament,” and “Sara Evans at the Ryman.” n
A Golden AnniversaryCenterstone Celebrates 50th Anniversary
A Year in Review
Betty Stadler with David Guth at the April 30th “A Toast to Centerstone” reception honoring Centerstone’s major donors and members of its Board of Directors. Hosted by Anne & Tommy Nesbitt.
Centerstone’s first-ever golf tournament was held on May 1st at the beautiful Golf Club of Tennessee. The event raised funds and awareness for Centerstone programs.
Sara Evans and Pat Flynn graciously gave their time and talents at the “Sara Evans at the Ryman” concert on May 17 to commemorate Centerstone’s 50th Anniversary.
Thanks to Betty Stadler, Sperry Stadler, Karen Moore, Julie Stadler, JoAnna Howe, and Emily Dresch for their incredible commitment and dedication to Centerstone as event Chairs.
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Cheers for ChairsThis year is shaping up to be another remarkable one for Centerstone’s Development Department. Chairs for several events are already in place, and their devotion and dedication is inspiring.The Sustaining Fund, a campaign aimed at securing financial gifts throughout the year to provide sustained support for Centerstone’s behavioral health services, is co-chaired by Richard (Dick) and Peggy Fitzgerald. The Giving Card, a “holiday shopping” campaign coordinated with retailers in the Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin areas, benefits Centerstone’s counseling services for children and families. The 2006 Giving Card campaign was co-chaired by Mary Wilson and Beth Huth. Sandra Lipman served as honorary chairperson.Loews Vanderbilt Hotel’s A Gingerbread World, a Nashville tradition for 22 years, consists of two events: Ginger’s Night Out and Children’s Gingerbread Workshop. Proceeds benefit Centerstone’s counseling services for children and families. Lisa Cole and Karen Miller co-chaired the event, Sperry Stadler served as Silent Auction chair.Ginger’s Night Out, a favorite event for many Nashville women, includes cocktails, a silent auction and gingerbread house decorating. It was chaired by Kaki Pulliam and Barbara Jim Turner. n
Natalie Carr at Ginger’s Night Out. Over 150 women turned out for the event.
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Rita Rose and Sperry Stadler at Ginger’s Night Out.
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Karen Miller, Elena Graves and her daughters Helen (in holly sweater) and Louise at the children’s gingerbread workshop. Over 200 children attended.
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Sandra Lipman and Edie Simpkins.A Gingerbread World has raised more than $650 thousand since 1984. Proceeds benefit Centerstone’s counseling services for children and families
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Scenes from A Gingerbread World
Centerstone Giving Card Fundraising Event Is a HitThe Giving Card, Centerstone’s 2nd annual fall fundraising event, which gives a 20% discount at participating retailers with purchase of a card, was a great success with many store owners already signing up for next year.
This year we created a new look for the campaign. Our eye-catching stylish shopper logo was utilized on posters, ads, flyers and on the Giving Card itself. The 10-day event saw a 100% increase in the number of participating retail locations and in card sales. We even spread the shopping area to Brentwood, Franklin and Cool Springs and added several restaurants.
Over the past year the Centerstone Giving Card event has grown substantially in size and support. The stores recognize the impact it has on their revenues and the shoppers love the selection. It’s a wonderful fundraiser for Centerstone and a great way to kick off the holiday season.
Returning for a second year as sponsors were SunTrust and Seigenthaler Public Relations. New this year, were The Lipman Group/Sotheby’s International Realty, NFocus and the Nashville Scene. Thanks to these sponsorships, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the card support Centerstone’s counseling and therapeutic services for children and their families. n
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Marshall Place Begins Taking Applications for Residence
After the recent completion of Marshall Place, our first permanent housing development, Centerstone is pleased to announce we are currently seeking applications for residence.
Marshall Place is an 18-unit, one bedroom apartment complex located at 1482 New Columbia Highway in Lewisburg, Marshall County. All apartments are single level and easily accessible. The complex also offers a beautiful commons area with a community room and laundry facilities on site. n
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