2012 Annual Report - Lee Carlson Center

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Lee Carlson Center
FOR MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
2012 Annual Report
™
OFFERING HOPE
AND HEALING
Dear Friends,
In 2012, we continued to offer exceptional and affordable mental health services to the 3,800+ clients we served. More than half
of those helped were school aged children and youth.
We’re proud to say we’re the only community mental health provider in the areas we serve that sees children of all ages.
We’re also one of the few providers to offer an income based sliding fee scale with no cap on the number of Medicaid/Medical
Assistance clients we see. In fact, in 2012 we provided services for free or at a significant discount to more than 2,400 individuals
and families.
Key collaborations included:
• A partnership with CornerHouse in Minneapolis to offer mental health services to children who have been sexually or physically abused.
• Working with Head Start of Anoka and Washington County on their Fatherhood Partnership Project.
• A wellness initiative with Allina Health to teach our Bridgeview members how to lead healthier lives by understanding the connection between mind and body.
In terms of outreach and community education, we made over 35 presentations and attended 50 community events to promote
our services.
We also produced and aired a new episode of our cable TV show “Putting a Face on Mental
Health.” The show, which aired on North Metro TV, Channel 15 and is fed to other local cable
stations, featured clients, staff, community advocates and other mental health professionals
with a focus on supporting friends and family members living with mental illness.
On the fundraising front, we broadened community support by redesigning our Annual
RoofRaiser where ‘teams’ of community leaders pledged to sleep on the roof of BoB’s
Produce in Fridley if their team did not raise $5,000. The community showed their support
by forming 11 teams and raising $30,000 to support our school-based programs.
Support also continued to grow for Bridgeview as we also held our 2nd Annual Breakfast
for Bridgeview where our theme was “Whole. Minding the Body. Healing the Mind.”
In 2014, we’ll celebrate 35 years of providing high quality mental health services to Anoka
County and surrounding areas. Our founder and inspirational leader, Lee Carlson, is never
far from our thoughts. Although she died in 2003, her vision and her passion lives on in
the work we do every day. To our many friends and advocates, thank you for keeping Lee’s
spirit alive by supporting the work we do.
Gratefully,
Kathy Samilo
Executive Director
2012 Highlights
Over 200 attendees enjoyed food donated by Key's Café
June 14, 2012 – Murzyn Hall, Columbia Heights
Supporters Mary Kahle (former staff member) and Mandy Meisner
from Financial One Credit Union.
Bridgeview artist, Kim, displaying her work
PR Executive Jill Brown, Crestview Community Center CEO Shirley Barnes,
and Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo
2012 Highlights
In October of 2012, we celebrated our 5th Annual RoofRaiser. Each team was challenged to raise $5,000 during the months of
August & September. Our combined goal of $30,000 was met. Local dignitaries helped by reaching out to individuals and
businesses in their communities.
Roof
Raiser
Raising $ and
awareness for
mental health
Our valued RoofRaiser host and partner,
BoB’s Produce Ranch in Fridley
RoofRaiser Team representing Ham Lake,
Centennial area, and Fridley.
The 2012 core team: Anoka County Board Chair Rhonda Sivarajah, State Senator Pam Wolf,
Spring Lake Park Mayor Cindy Hansen, State Senate candidate Dale Helm, Columbia Heights
Mayor Gary Peterson, Fridley Mayor Scott Lund, Business leader Jolynn Erickson,
and former Spring Lake Park Mayor and RoofRaiser founder Bob Nelson
Barbara Carlson, RoofRaiser Advocate, who also provided
musical entertainment with her band, Culver’s Jammers.
2012 Highlights
Lee Carlson is a place where youth and families can turn to when they need help.
Our Mission
To provide exceptional and affordable mental health services for families, children, youth, and adults in our community.
Our Story
For over 30 years, Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well-Being has been a beacon of hope for people of all ages who are coping with
emotional and behavioral health issues. The Center is the primary provider of mental health services in Anoka County and surrounding areas,
seeing more than 3,800 individuals and families each year.
Lee Carlson, a Registered Nurse, founded the Center in 1979 with a focus on helping at-risk youth through support groups in area schools.
The school-based peer support program remains a cornerstone of our services, providing counseling, advocacy, education, and peer
mediation referrals to schools in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Over the years, we’ve expanded our services to meet the changing needs of our community.
At our main clinic in Fridley we offer:
•Individual counseling for all ages
•Group therapy
• Marriage and family counseling
• Psychiatric services for adolescents and children
• Play therapy for children
• Psychological testing and assessments
Lee Carlson Center remains one of the few providers in the area to use an income based sliding fee scale for individuals and families with
inadequate insurance and limited financial resources who reside in Anoka County.
PROGRAMS
We also offer several programs that are unique in the county and meet a significant community need.
Bridgeview Community Support Program
This is Anoka County’s only psycho-social outreach program for adults living with serious and persistent mental illness. Its many life-enriching programs
sustain and enhance the strengths of each participant. More than 400 adults and their families participate in Bridgeview’s support groups, social
outings, and other activities. Members can also participate in Bridgeview’s award-winning art program. Membership is free and transportation is
provided at no-cost to members residing in Anoka County.
For families touched by domestic abuse
This is Anoka County’s only family focused domestic abuse program. It’s
designed to assist the batterer, their partner/spouse and children. Group
and individual therapy, as well as aftercare are offered to adult men,
women and adolescent participants. A Restorative Parenting program
is also offered to men and women to help them rebuild broken bonds of
trust in their families. Play therapy is used to help children cope with the
trauma of domestic abuse. Of the more than 250 families served by our
Domestic Abuse Program annually, most have household incomes below
Anoka County’s median income.
For at-risk youth
We are the only not for profit mental and behavioral health service provider in Anoka County
providing school based services. Varying from school to school, our school based services range
from working with students who have severe to moderate special educational needs to providing
prevention services. In total we are working with more than 1,500 students. They include more than
300 elementary, middle and high school students who are participating in our prevention and early
intervention Peer Support Program.
Demographics
Who We Serve
In 2012, we served over 3,800 clients coping with emotional health issues. Our primary focus remains Anoka County, but we
continue to draw clients from Hennepin, Ramsey, and surrounding counties. Roughly 60% of our clients are between the ages
of 15-22. We remain one of the few mental health providers in the northern suburbs who accepts uninsured and underinsured
clients. Over 60% of those we help have insurance coverage through the State’s Medical Assistance Program or receive our services
free or at very reduced rates.
COUNTY
Anoka
Hennepin
Other
%
60
14
26
AGE
1-5 6-9
10-14
15-17
18-22
23-54
55-64
65+
%
2
6
13
23
36
17
2
1
GENDER
Female
Male
%
56
44
ETHNICITY
White
African American
Multi Racial
Asian
Hispanic
Native American
Not Known
%
63
12
5
5
12
2
1
FINANCIALS
EXPENSES
EXPENSES
Programs for clients
$1,884,561
Administration
361,969
Fundraising
87,213
________
$2,333,743
INCOME
INCOME
Local School Contracts
$884,954
Third Party Payments
739,095
State & Local Govts
389,320
United Way
108,603
In-kind Contributions
77,414
Businesses, Churches, Individuals & Foundations 76,703
Special Events
38,707
_________
$2,314,796
Art created by Bridgeview Artists
Thank you to our LOYAL Supporters
We are grateful to the following individuals, businesses, civic/faith based groups, foundations, school districts
and government entities for their generous financial and in-kind support in 2012.
Our supporters are 1,500 strong.
Individuals:
Barbara Aamodt
Gregory Ackerman
Duane Ahrens
Gayle Alexander
Thomas Alf
Janice Anderson
Marie Anderson
Theresa Anderson
Ann Andreasen
Stephen & Judy Antonello
Suzanne Aoun
Duane Arens
Donna Bahls
Gerri Bakun
Scott Bardell
Gwen Barker
Shirley Barnes
Robert & Jane Barnette
Lisa Baum
Philip Belfiori
Laurel Benedict
Arland Benson
Mary Louise Berg
Patricia Bergstrom
Michael Berkopec
Dorothy Bienias
Dena Bohn
Martha Bolinger
Ann Bolkcom
Stuart & Diane Bonniwell
Julie Braastad
Nancy Braastad
Richard Braastad
Brad Branham
Avis Brashayko
Kathrine Brathen
Scott Bromley
Daniel & Amy Buchholtz
Bill & Roseanne Burns
Mary Bussmann
Sue Butler
Amanda Cantele
Donna Cantele
Barbara & Gary Carlson
Gary & Arlene Carlson
Diana Carlson
Eric Carlson
Jean Capra
Cindy Ceasar
Mary Charpentier
Robert Christenson
Gary Clark
Mary Clark
Bailey & Courtnie Close
Bonnie & Tony Coffey
Roberta Collins
Dr. Tom Converse
David Cossi
Kristi Costa
John Costello
Paul Cowan
Ann Curtis
Gretchen Davidson
John & Joy Deharpporte
Alice DeVaughn
GJ Dingley
Leslie Dodd
Stephen & Mary Eggert
Marcia Eide
Dan Erhart
Jolynn Erickson
Nancy Ernewein
A or S.E. Fanucci
Walt & Linda Fehst
Becky Fink
Peggy Flathmann
Paula Foley
Alan Folie
Lisa Forrette
Marilyn Forsberg
Maisie Fossie
Karen Foy
Wendi & Todd Francisco
Sandy Froiland
Deborah Fulton
Patricia Gabel
Ann Geery
Tracey Ghilardi
James & Lana Glaser
Catherine Godlewski
Senator Barbara Goodwin
Kathryn Gordon
Theresa Gormley
Daniel Gourde
Philip Gravel
Dan Greeninger
Rita Grev
Betty Ann Griep
David Griffin
David Grossman
Jenny Gummert
Jessica Gunderson
Tom Hackbarth
Nicole Halabi
Sue Halek
Beth & Greg Halvorson
Elena Halvorson
Joann Halvorson
Marita Halvorson
Mark & Patty Halvorson
Martin & Laurie Halvorson
Phil & Helen Hartley
Gregory Hartley
Carol & Terry Hayes
Cindy Hedberg
Melanie Hehr
Amy Hennen
Ron & Mary Jo Herker
Patty Hetrick
Lori Higgins
Paul Hildebrandt
Jane Hokenstrom
Maurice Holloman
Bill & Suzanne Holm
John & Elaine Howe
Timothy Howe
Chris & Marlene Huber
Doug Hutchings
Larry Hutchison
Kristen Hyland
Hiyala Indiga
Robert & Catherine Iverson, in memory of their son John
David Jenkins
Bonnie & Dale Jensen
Mary Kahle
Kathy & Randy Kelly
Sue & Jim Kennell
Debbie & Tim Kidder
Sharon Kinard
Mary Salzer King
John Kirk
Steve Klaers
D.P. & M.W. Kondrick
Jim Kordiak
Scott Krohn
Laura Landes
Steve & Vicki Langemo
John Larkin
Kimberly Laudon
Margaret Leibfried
Joyce & Dick Lekang
Janet Lewis
Steve Liston
M. Rebecca Loader & Michael Ritchie
Janet Loosen
Josh Lund
Lucinda Lund
Scott Lund
Elizabeth Lutton
Helen Lutton
Linda Magee
Craig Malm
Theresa Martin
Christie Matts
Ken Mattson
James & Nan McDonald
Ralph & Eileen McGinley
Tina McKee
Steve Meacham
Kay Mead
Mandy Meisner
Shannon Melham
Paul Meunier
Larry Mikkelson
Carol Ann Miller
Gary Moen
Joseph Moen
Richelle Moen
Angie Monson
Nicole Moore
Steve Morice
Brian Mules
Michael Mulvaney
Sonia Murphy
Scott Nadeau
Colleen Nelson
Virginia Nelson
Jill Ness
Steve Nicol
Doris Nivala
Michael Ngo
Cheryl Obrien
Michael Ochs
Harley Ogata
Paula Okorafor
Rhoda & Greg Olsen
Wendy Olson
Michelle Orlando
David Ostwald
Matthew Otremba
Christina Owens
Lyla & Irvin Pagels
Tony Palumbo
Leann Patchen
Jody Paulson
Elizabeth & Adam Pawlowski
John Pepper
Helen Peterson
Mark Peterson
John Piper
Anthony Rea
Michael Ricci
Mike Roff
Lori Rogers
Peggy Rooney
Lynn Rossiter
Tonya Rowe
Tom Ryan
Patricia Sagert
Bridgette St. Martin
Kathy & Myros Samilo
Myros Samilo - Wells Fargo
Community Support Campaign
Thomas & Marlene Schonebaum
Shannon Schultz
Jennifer Selzer
Harold & Virgnia Sheff
Karen Siewert
Maryanne Simonitsch & Greg Gersch
Rhonda Sivarajah
Sue Sjoselius
Jodi & Rod Smith
Julie Smith
Previn Solberg
Jerry Soma
Craig & Bonnie Sommerville
Paul & Joy Spencer
Joe Stinson
Cathy Stoeckel
Terry Stoltzman
Carol & Charles Storevik
Brian Strand
Dawn & Tim Strommen
Joseph Sturdevant
Prem Suppogu
Jenna Swenson
Robin Sydor
Samantha Tessier
Kathleen & Jeff Thayer
Peter Thelen & Lynne Gibeau
David Thielen
Andrea Melberg-Thompson
Lynette Thompson
Ann Tulloch
Britt Udesen
Dawn Varholdt
Dolores Varichak
Brenda Verbick
Colleen Vranish
Leeann Wagamon
Perry Wagamon
Steven Wagamon
Thomas Wagamon
Dylan Warkenten
Gary & Linda Wax
Thomas Wells
Robyn West
Lori Wightman
Bradley Wise
Pam Wolf
David Woyke
Shelly Wright
Judith Zimmerman
Maureen Zinda
Gretchen Zunkel
And last, but not least, the over 300 cash donors some of who were anonymous, who supported
our various events.
BUSINESS – CORPORATIONS – OTHER
NON PROFITS AND PAYROLL
DEDUCTION PROGRAMS
A.L.M.
Allina Health Charitable Contribution Fund
Allina Health Neighborhood Health Connection
Anchor Bank NE
B & E Tool
Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.
Blaine Assisted Living and Memory Care
Blue Tow Service, Inc.
BoB’s Produce Ranch
Bobby & Steve’s Autoworld, LLP
Bromley Printing
Carson, Clelland & Schreder
Community Pride Bank
Financial One Credit Union
Hawkins, Inc.
Integrative Wellness
Johnson’s Bacon & Egg Cafe
Knitwits
Mary T., Inc.
McAlpin AGency
Mediation Services of Anoka County
Mind Body Circle
North Metro Area Chamber
Northeast Bank
Northern Lights CFC
Nucleus Clinic
Park Auto Body, Inc.
Piper Jaffrey employee giving
Rasmussen Business College
Sam’s Club of Fridley
Sauer Danfoss
Thomson Reuters
Thrivent Financial of Anoka County
Truist employee giving
Twin Cities eMedia
United Health Group employee giving
Wells Fargo Foundation
CIVIC GROUPS – FAITH BASED –
COMMUNITY – SCHOOLS – GOVERNMENT &
OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Church of St. Patrick of Cedar Creek
City of Andover
Clarence LaBelle VFW – Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights Activity Fund
Columbia Heights Fire Department
Community Development Block Grant
Corporate Commission of the Mille Lacs
Band of Ojibwe
Fridley Lions Club
Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce
The House of Hope Presbyterian Church – St. Paul
Independent School District No. 11 –
Anoka-Hennepin
Independent School District No. 12 – Centennial
Independent School District No. 13 –
Columbia Heights
Independent School District No. 14 - Fridley
Kraus-Hartig VFW men’s Auxilliary
Kraus-Hartig VFW Post 6587
St. Paul Firefighters Assn.
Spring Lake Park Lions Club
United Way of the Greater Twin Cities
Yellow Ribbon Campaign
Zion Lutheran Church
FOUNDATIONS
Athwin Foundation
Christine Shool Memorial Fund
Gray Plant Mooty Foundation
Kopp Family Foundation
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
Pentair Foundation
Rose Fund at AMRTC
H.E. & Helen Warren Foundation
Wasie Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation
IN-KIND: CONSULTING – SERVICES –
ADVOCACY – PRODUCT DONATIONS
Al Vento Restaurant
Robin Allen
Anchor Fish & Chips
Artists of Bridgeview
Gerri Bakun
Beloit Inn
Benedetti’s Supper Club
Jesse Berg
Biff’s Sports Bar
BIR Performance Driving School
Blue Plate Restaurants
BoB’s Produce Ranch
Brian Graham Salon
Broadway Pizza
Jill Brown
Brunswick Bowl
Sue Butler
Café Latte
Café Maude Restaurant
CRAVE Resturant
Culver’s – Anoka
Dairy Queen Corporation
Duck Inn, Inc.
Dr. Henry Emmons
Duluth Spirit Mountain Inn
Dunn Brothers of Fridley
Farmers Guest House B&B
5-8 Club
Megan Fliegel
Joan Flores
Mary Ellen Gardiner
Tammy Grainger
Guthrie Theater
Jenny Gummert
Hibachi Grill
Ichiban Steak House
Hiyala Indiga
Jon Charles Salon
Key’s Café – Spring Lake Park
Jeffrey Locklin Design
Kalla Lily Salon & Spa
Kate Haven Golf Course
Key’s Café – Spring Lake Park
Landmark Theatres
Lion’s Tap
Mary Jo Loftus
Mandy Meisner
Mansetti’s Pizza & Pasta
Mill City Museum
Mind Body Circle
Murzyn Hall
Nelson’s Cheese & Deli
Nicklow’s Restaurant
North Metro TV
Now Boarding
Oak Marsh Golf Course
Old Log Theater
Lyla Pagels
Tony Palumbo
Panera Bread – Fridley
Sammy Perella’s
Schaaf Floral
Shark’s Pizza Arcade
Shorewood
Stevie Ray’s Comedy Club
Strong Liquor
Sister Rosalind
Toby Keiths
Tonya Rowe
Angela Rud
Schaaf Floral
Stacy Schmatz
Karen Siewert
Anil Sipahimalani
Sysco Foodservice
Martha Weaver
We’re dedicated to ensuring the accuracy of
our donor and volunteer information. We
apologize if we’ve omitted or misspelled any
names. Please contact Patty at 763-2307836 or email: phalvorson@leecarlsoncenter.org to provide updates or corrections.
2012 EVENT SPONSORS/PARTNERS
Anchor Bank NA
BoB’s Produce Ranch
Coborn’s
Gray, Plant, Mooty Foundation
Key’s Café
Mary T., Inc.
Murzyn Hall
Northeast Bank
Sam’s Club – Fridley
South Anoka Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Sysco Foodservice
COLLABORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS
AND AFFILIATIONS
Alexandra House
Allina Health
Anoka County Adult Mental Health
Advisory Council
Anoka County Chamber of Commerce
Anoka County Child Abuse Prevention Council
Anoka County Children’s Advisory and
Advocacy Council
Anoka County Children and Family Council
Anoka County Violence Prevention Council
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Columbia Heights Police Department
Compassion Action Network of Anoka County
Corner House
Head Start of Anoka and Washington Counties
Mental Wellness Campaign of Anoka County
Metro North Chamber of Commerce
North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce
Northwest Metro Community Health Council
YIPA – Youth Intervention Programs Association
Pat Rodgers
We are very grateful to the 625 volunteers including
Val Rolstad
staff, community advocates, board members and interns
Tonya Rowe
who donated over 2,500 hours in 2012.
Angela Rud
Lori Anderson
Sam’s Club – Fridley staff
Marie Anderson
Kathy Samilo
Gerri Bakun
Linda Sauvegaeu
Jessica Berg
Nancy Schilling
Dorothy Bienias
Stacy Schmatz
Cynthia Blesi
Mary Sheehy
BoB’s Produce staff
Lynette Sickler
Julie Braastad
MaryBeth Siemback
Bridgeview Artists
Anil Sipahilamani
Kathrine Brathen
Rhonda Sivarajah
Jill Brown
Julie Smith
Diane Bryers
Kayla Smith
Sheri Bukkila
Chris Steck
Beverly Burke
Dawn Strommen
Annie Burns
James Stuart
Sue Butler
Sam Swartz
Amanda Cantele
Prem Suppogu
Donna Cantele
Claudia Swanson
Barbara Carlson
Brenda Verbick
Eric Carlson
The Wagamon family
Amber Chavez
Laura Wallace
Vivian Chu
Robyn West
Coborn’s staff
Pam Wolff
Jolynn Erickson
Joe Wotruba
Dunn Brothers – Fridley staff
Gayle Wyant
Linda & Walt Fehst
Gretchen Zunkel
Amber Fisher
Anita Zurn
Megan Fliegel
Laura Flynn
We’re dedicated to ensuring the accuracy of our donor
Wendi Francisco
and volunteer information. We apologize if we’ve
Mary Ellen Gardiner
omitted or misspelled any names. Please
Megan Gephardt
contact Patty at 763-230-7836 or email: phalvorson@
Jenny Gummert
leecarlsoncenter.org to provide updates or corrections.
Patty Halvorson
Nicole Hammersma
Scott Hansen
Helen Hartley
Dale Helm
Kathy Herbert
Maurice Holloman
Tim Howe
Dale Jensen
Mary Kahle
Lori Kainulainen
Danika Klyve
Charlie Koch
Breonna Kranz
Linda Lane
Joyce Lekang
Ginni Lenz
Lisa Linz-Jackson
Jeffrey Locklin
Mary Jo Loftus
Scott Lund
Brenda McMahon
Mandy Meisner
DJ Moser
Brian Mules
Stephanie Murphy
Scott Nadeau
Alice Naslund
Jill Ness
Steve Nicol
Karen Nippoldt
Vanessa Olson
Lyla Pagels
Tony Palumbo
Jody Paulson
From the 2012 RoofRaiser, volunteers from Cummins Power Generation and BoB’s Produce Ranch.
John Pepper
Gary Peterson
Janet Raab
2012 Board
of Directors
Chairperson
Dale Jensen, Ed.D
Retired Superintendent of Schools & former Director of the MN Assn. of School Administrators
Vice Chairperson
Sue Butler
Retired Director of Special Education Anoka-Hennepin School District
Treasurer
Eric Carlson
School Psychologist/Administrative Intern
Intermediate School District #287
Secretary
MaryBeth Seimback
Vice President/Bank Manager
Anchor Bank NA
Board Member
Steve Nicol, JD
Defense Attorney
Nicol & Greenley, LTD
Board Member
Gretchen Zunkel, Ph.D.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Regions Hospital
Assistant Professor of Nursing – University of MN
Board Member
Maurice Holloman
Executive Vice President
IMRIS
Board Member
Marie Anderson, LMFT
Human Resources, Medtronic
Lee Carlson Center
™
FOR MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
CLINIC
7954 University Ave. NE
Fridley, MN 55432
763-780-3036
763-780-0784 (fax)
DOMESTIC ABUSE PROGRAM
Human Services Building
1201 89th Ave. NE, Suite 375
Blaine, MN 55434
763-783-4914
763-783-4756 (fax)
BRIDGEVIEW
7920 University Ave. NE
Fridley, MN 55432
763-783-7440
763-780-0784 (fax)
www.leecarlsoncenter.org
Collaborative piece created by Bridgeview Artists for the Annual Breakfast for Bridgeview
Graphic services donated by Lori Kainulainen