Events

September 11, 2011

Walk With Me Detroit
Detroit Rivard Plaza
9 a.m.
www.walkwithme.org/detroit
September 24, 2011
Corvette & $50,000 Rafe
Supported by CENTURY 21 Town & Country
John Bowman Chevrolet Clarkston
Rafe # R09610
February 3-5, 2012
For Women Only Snowmobile Ride
Garland Lodge & Resort - Lewiston, MI
www.easterseals.com/fwo
Easter Seals Michigan Awarded New
Macomb County Contract
E
aster Seals Michigan (ESM) has been awarded the new
Outpatient Services contract by Macomb County Community
Mental Health Services (MCCMHS). The contract includes ESMs
commitment to
provide quality
individual, family
and group therapy,
behavioral and
nursing services to
people who reside in
Macombs southwest
quadrant.
Its newest service
facility is located at 6900 E. Ten Mile Road in Center Line,
Michigan and will open in September.
This is an exciting opportunity for both Easter Seals and Macomb
County residents who will benet from our extraordinary, best-
practice services, says ESM President and CEO Brent Wirth. We
received the contract based on the merit of our past and current
successes in other Michigan counties with the goal to achieve the
same desired outcomes in Macomb.
ESM is the leading provider of behavioral health services, offering
an array of comprehensive programs and therapies to support the
recovery of children and adults with disabilities, serious mental
illness or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Its staff members are skilled in Person-Centered Planning (PCP)
processes, which are used to identify each individuals dreams,
desires, needs, abilities and preferences to determine what
services and supports will best meet their needs and wants.
PCP includes recognizing and addressing health and safety needs
as well.
Inside this Issue
HCD Anniversary
Jail Program Receives Award
Kroger Float Days Recap
Walk With Me Grand Rapids
Success Story
Giving Opportunities
Car Raffle Order Form
www.essmichigan.org
Vol. 3, 2011
The
Empowerment
CONNECTION
Easter Seals Michigan
For more information, call 1 (800) 75-SEALS or
visit www.essmichigan.org
Although the contract for Outpatient Services is new, Easter Seals has
provided behavioral health services to Macomb County residents in the
past. Easter Seals physically left Macomb because of budget restraints,
however, it continued to provide out-of-county support to MCCMHS.
Services offered by ESM are facilitated by a multi-disciplinary team of
licensed and/or registered behavioral health professionals, including
psychiatrists, therapists, case managers and nurses. In addition to PCP
processes, ESM also utilizes Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) to serve
people with disabilities, mental illness and other special needs.
Evidence-Based Practices combine the best research ndings, clinical
expertise and individual values to determine a persons optimal
treatment plan, explains Wirth. This approach is important to the
people we serve because it enables us to offer them the most current
and meaningful behavioral health solutions with proven results.
ESM currently manages operations at multiple sites, serving nearly
9,000 children and adults annually.
Shriver Joins ESM Board
E
aster Seals Michigan has appointed RPT
Performance Solutions President Ron Shriver to
its board of directors.
Its a real privilege to work side-by-side with the
talented men and women who make up Easter
Seals Michigans board membership, says Shriver.
While our industry backgrounds may differ, we are
united by a mutual commitment to support Easter
Seals in its ongoing campaign to help individuals
with disabilities achieve their goals and dreams.
Shrivers three-year term on Easter Seals board is up for renewal in
June, 2014.
Ron Shriver
NEWS & NOTES
W
hen youre Easter Seals Michigan, and the leading behavioral
health service provider in Oakland County, its only logical
that the physical well-being of the people you serve is a top
priority as well. In July, 2010, Easter Seals demonstrated its
commitment to the holistic recovery and care of the people it
supports by collaborating with Health Centers of Detroit Medical
Group (HCD) to open an onsite medical treatment facility at its
Adult Behavioral Health Service Center in Southeld.
One of our goals as an agency is to stay current with evolving
best practices in the treatment of people with mental illness,
explains Easter Seals Michigan President and CEO Brent Wirth. For
example, the average life expectancy of people with mental illness
is 55, 20 years less than people without a mental illness.
Dedicated behavioral and medical organizations like Easter Seals
and HCD are responding to this issue by forming valuable
partnerships that integrate both physical and behavioral care.
Since opening the doors to the satellite Federally Qualied Health
Center Look-Alike, 300 people receiving Easter Seals behavioral
health services have also sought medical treatment from the
centers primary physician, Shyran J. Hines, M.D.
When I initially heard about the collaboration, my thoughts were
that someone nally understands that the mind and the body are
one; if a person is to be completely healthy both their mind and
body must function properly, explains Dr. Hines.
LOCATIONS
OAKLAND COUNTY
Administrative Offices
Roger and Doris McCarville
Family Center
2387 E. Walton Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone: (248) 475-6400
1 (800) 75-SEALS toll free
Fax: (248) 475-6402
Flint/Genesee County
Adult Services
22170 W. Nine Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: (248) 372-6800
1 (800) 395-9819 toll free
Fax: (248) 355-1402
Centro Latino
269 Summit Dr.
Waterford, MI 48328
Phone: (248) 681-1940
1 (866) 933-4611 toll free
Fax: (248) 706-3455
Collaborative Solutions
269 Summit Drive
Waterford, MI 48328
Phone: (248) 706-3450
1 (866) 212-4389 toll free
Fax: (248) 706-3455
Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse
1222 Catalpa Dr.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: (248) 544-2034
1 (866) 296-3635 toll free
Fax: (248) 544-2152
Family Services - North
2387 E. Walton Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone: (248) 475-6300
1 (866) 99-CHILD toll free
Fax: (248) 475-6370
Family Services - South
24445 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 100
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (248) 483-7804
1 (866) 99-CHILD toll free
Fax: (248) 483-7868
GENESEE COUNTY
Flint Therapy Center
1420 W. University Ave.
Flint, MI 48504-4897
Phone: (810) 238-0475
1 (877) 238-0472 toll free
Fax: (810) 238-9270
KENT COUNTY
West Michigan Therapy Center
4065 Saladin Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: (616) 942-2081
Fax: (616) 942-5932
MACOMB COUNTY
Adult and Family Services
6900 E. Ten Mile Rd.
Center Line, MI 48015
Phone: (586) 501-3070
1 (866) 99-CHILD toll free
Fax: (586) 501-3079
The benets of integrated services like the Easter Seals/HCD center
include: convenient accessibility to appropriate and timely medical
services; added primary care provider choices; improved
opportunities to manage treatment for chronic illnesses and
medical disabilities; enhanced care coordination between medical
and behavioral professionals; and low cost services for people
without insurance.
Some of the most common health disparities that we see among
patients with severe mental illness, like diabetes, hypertension and
hyperlipidemia are no longer being ignored, adds Dr. Hines. As a
result, patients are healthier. Patients whom never had a primary
care physician before, now have one, which has decreased the
number of unnecessary emergency room and urgent care visits.
While behavioral health services at the center are currently
available to adults, children and families participating in Easter
Seals programs only, future plans include expanding behavioral
treatment for the general public as well.
For more information about Easter Seals Michigans Health Center
call 248.204.3730.
Jail Diversion Program Receives Award
T
he Oakland County Sheriff's Ofce was recently informed that it
is receiving the Innovative Program Award from the National
Association of Counties (NACO) for the Jail Alliance With Support
(JAWS) program, a collaborative initiative that exists between the
Sheriffs Ofce, Easter Seals Michigan and the Community Mental
Health Agency (CMHA). The program provides services for mentally
ill and developmentally disabled incarcerated individuals.
The JAWS program benets everyone in Oakland County by
providing effective treatment to individuals who need it which
results in reductions and prevention of incarceration, explains
Sheriff Bouchard. I am very proud of this team who work so
diligently to provide solutions to real problems.
In 2010, 295 inmates, (121 women and 174 men) were placed in
the JAWS program, with a total of 224 success stories.
Old Location
New Location
Family Services South is moving!
Beginning September 6, 2011
our NEW location is:
Crescent Centre
24445 Northwestern Highway, Suite 100
SouLhFeld, HI 48075
248.483.7804
Easter Seals Michigan Celebrates One Year Partnership
Anniversary with Health Centers Detroit Medical Group
WDVD Radio Broadcasts
Kroger Float Days Kick-off Fundraiser
W
DVD Radio helped Kroger
and Easter Seals Michigan
celebrate the kick-off of A & W
Root Beer Float Days 2011
during a live broadcast from the
St. Clair Shores store located at
31145 Harper on Sunday, July
17
th
. The store was recognized as
the number one fundraiser from
last years annual event.
Grand Rapids Walk With Me 2011
Nearly 700 Kent County residents took a step in the right
direction to support people with disabilities and other special
needs during Easter Seals Michigans Annual Walk With Me
Grand Rapids event at John Ball Park & Zoo on Wednesday,
June 15, 2011. The enthusiastic walkers raised approximately
$63,000 to support Easter Seals Michigans programs.
You cant help but be inspired by the positive energy and
determination of our walkers, volunteers, donors and staff,
said ESM President and CEO Brent Wirth. The people with
disabilities who choose Easter Seals for assistance are truly
fortunate to have such an incredible support system.
Sponsors and in-kind donors who contributed to the events
lively atmosphere included Amway, Best Buy, CENTURY 21,
Channel 95.7, Culvers, CVS Caremark, Ice Mountain, Kohls, Let
Us Cater, Nutrilite, WXMI Fox 17 and XS Energy Drink.
EVENT RECAP
Easter Seals Michigan (ES MI) voluntarily complies with the applicable provisions
of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation. ES MI has a separately established Board Audit
Committee to oversee the integrity of our annual independent audit. This committee
operates separately from the Finance Committee of the Board. To receive a copy of
the annual audit, Audit Committee member qualifications, or our Form 990, please
submit a written request to the CEO at 2387 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills, MI
48326. The Board of Directors review and approve Board and Staff Code of Ethics
policies annually and they are also available by written request.
Easter Seals is
accredited by
CARF
Easter Seals Michigans
Oakland County Mental
Health Programs are
primarily funded by
Oakland County
Community Mental
Health Authority.
OAKLAND COUNTY
Administrative Offices
Roger and Doris McCarville
Family Center
2387 E. Walton Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone: (248) 475-6400
1 (800) 75-SEALS toll free
Fax: (248) 475-6402
Flint/Genesee County
Adult Services
22170 W. Nine Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: (248) 372-6800
1 (800) 395-9819 toll free
Fax: (248) 355-1402
Centro Latino
269 Summit Dr.
Waterford, MI 48328
Phone: (248) 681-1940
1 (866) 933-4611 toll free
Fax: (248) 706-3455
Collaborative Solutions
269 Summit Drive
Waterford, MI 48328
Phone: (248) 706-3450
1 (866) 212-4389 toll free
Fax: (248) 706-3455
Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse
1222 Catalpa Dr.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: (248) 544-2034
1 (866) 296-3635 toll free
Fax: (248) 544-2152
Family Services - North
2387 E. Walton Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone: (248) 475-6300
1 (866) 99-CHILD toll free
Fax: (248) 475-6370
Family Services - South
24445 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 100
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (248) 483-7804
1 (866) 99-CHILD toll free
Fax: (248) 483-7868
GENESEE COUNTY
Flint Therapy Center
1420 W. University Ave.
Flint, MI 48504-4897
Phone: (810) 238-0475
1 (877) 238-0472 toll free
Fax: (810) 238-9270
KENT COUNTY
West Michigan Therapy Center
4065 Saladin Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: (616) 942-2081
Fax: (616) 942-5932
MACOMB COUNTY
Adult and Family Services
6900 E. Ten Mile Rd.
Center Line, MI 48015
Phone: (586) 501-3070
1 (866) 99-CHILD toll free
Fax: (586) 501-3079
Pictured from left to right are:
Kroger Co-Manager Tiana Brent; ESM
President and CEO Brent Wirth, and
his children, Sophie and Jaxson.
A Mothers Thank You
I
n December of 2010, my husband
retired and we moved our family
from California to Michigan. We have
three adopted children with special
needs. Our daughter, Marissa, was
born with TAR Syndrome. This means
that her forearms are shorter than
yours or mine.
Over the years, we tried several
tricycles and bicycles. She did well as
a toddler with a tricycle, but two
wheeled bicycles require too much in
the way of balance. Once we were in
Michigan, I researched what kind of
bike would be good for Marissa. On a whim, I placed an add on
Craigslist for a used specialty trike. I got a response
immediately from a woman in Kalamazoo who told me
about Ambucs.
I contacted Ambucs and they recommended me to Easter Seals.
We made our appointment, Easter Seals took Marissas
measurements and by working together Marissas dream of
having a trike came true.
It has been amazing, and we are grateful! Marissa now receives
Occupational Therapy at Easter Seals and is very excited to go
every week.
We are thrilled! Thank you Easter Seals and Ambucs for working
together to provide Marissa with this exciting opportunity.
Linda Q.
M
arissa and her brother, Reuben, are training to
participate in Special Olympics Biking competitions for
the September 2011 Games in Chelsea, MI.
Before the big competition on September 10th, Marissa and
Reuben will compete in smaller events in Grayling and at an
invitational competition in Flint.
SUCCESS STORY
Team Owens Fight!
Marissa Q.
RAFFLE TICKET ORDER FORM
Number of Tickets @ $50 each
Total Amount $
Check made payable to Easter Seals Michigan
Money Order
MC VISA AMEX Discover
Account #
Your credit card will be charged by Easter Seals.
Exp. Date Verication Code
Verication code is 3-digit number on back of card (MC, VISA,
Discover) or the 4-digit number on front (AMEX).
Name
Address
City
State

Zip
Phone ( )
Email
Signature
RAFFLE TICKET ORDER FORM
Ofce Use Only:
[ ] payment processed [ ] order processed [ ] ticket mailed
Mail To: Cadillac CTS & $50,000 Rafe
c/o Easter Seals Michigan
2387 E. Walton Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
If the raffle is sold out prior to the drawing, please:
Return Apply order to the next raffle.
CAR RAFFLE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011
Like Us for $10,000
V
ote for Easter Seals Michigan during
The Suburban Collections Great
Charity Giveaway from August 10 - 31,
2011 by visiting
www.facebook.com/SuburbanCollection.
The charity with the most likes on Suburbans Facebook page will
receive $10,000; second place will receive $5,000; third place receives
$3,000 and the next seven runner-ups receive $1,000 each.
English Gardens Special
P
urchase the English Gardens special 12 Months of Flowers for
only $35.00 with $5 of the proceeds going directly to ESM.
Order by calling (313) 308-0500 ext. 116 (Lynn) or online at
www.adxlonline.com (reference ESM as your salesperson.) Pick-up
your owers at any one of the six English Gardens locations.
Parisian Coupon Books On Sale Now
C
ontact Dallas Pourchez at (248) 475-6411 or email
dpourchez@essmichigan.org for more than $200 in savings at
Parisian. The $5 booklet cost is donated directly to ESM.
51
st
Raffle - Corvette & $50,000
J
oin us at Bowman Chevrolet on September 24th as we draw one
lucky ticket for a 2011 Corvette and $50,000!
Tickets are $50 each and only 5,000 will be sold.
Call (800) 999-5655 to order your tickets or ll
out the form and mail it in today. Our last
Corvette & $50,000 Rafe was a sell out, so get
your orders in early!
OFFICERS
Jackie Dangl
Chairperson
David Benoit
Vice Chairperson
John Collison
Second Vice Chairperson
Joe Plajstek
Secretary
Kristi Stuetzer
Assistant Secretary
Paul Black
Treasurer
Brent Wirth
President/CEO
BOARD MEMBERS
Raymond Card
Melissa Ciemnicki
Ken Gabriel
Elizabeth Kersten
David Leslie
Peter McElroy
Ron Shriver
Julia Swanson
Lee Uhlig
John Zerbo
CORVETTE & $50,000 RAFFLE SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
www.essmichigan.org
Visit our website to learn about our services, resources, events,
fundraising and volunteer opportunities. Follow our online network
on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Voice Your Concern
Help Easter Seals Michigan maintain a professional environment that is
respectful to all people; safe and ethical; and complies with
legal obligations.
Corporate Compliance Hotline 1 (800) 757-4066
All calls are confidential, ensuring anonymity.
In order to help us conserve costs, kindly let us know if you
wish to be removed from our mailing list. Please call
(248) 475-6400 or email at subscriptions@essmichigan.org.
Rafe # R09610
CHARITABLE GIVING
ESM Child Ambassador,
Zach Sears, draws the
winning ticket during the
July 23, 2011 CENTURY
21 Town and Country
Car/Cash raffle. Bill
Harding of Evans,
Georgia won a Cadillac
CTS and $50,000 cash
with ticket number 3776.
Left To Right: ESM Board members Lee Uhlig,
Elizabeth Kersten and Jim Uhlig at the July raffle.
Corvette & $50,000 Raffle
SUCCESS STORY
Individual Donors
Empowerment Level
Mr. David Benoit^
Opportunity Level
Thomas R. Mazza
Dignity Level
Mrs. June M. Butler
Ronald L. Spitzley Living Trust
Jim and Lee Uhlig^
Ability Level
Diane Austin*
Richard A. Austin
Gail Babb*
Spence Babcock
Ilene Beers
Mindy Biglin*
Paul and Kathi Black^
David Bommarito
Vince Carpinelli
Raymond and Corri Card^
Dr. Nicanor Castedo*
Steve Clinkenbeard
Ms. Marjorie A. Cramer
Laura Covintree and
Scott Orme*
Wayne Damron
Jaqueline and Bill Dangl^
William Dickens
Denise Durkee*
Frank Ewasyshyn
Bill Fletcher
Norbert Froeschke
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gabriel^
Fred L. Gibson
Michael Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Michael and
Jennifer Hagedon*
Douglas A. Hardy
Kirke Harris
Mr. Brian Hengesbach
Laura and Bob Hires
Richard Hollis*
Jacqueline Hooper*
Toby L. Horner*
Clarissa Hulleza*
Douglas Iseler
Betty Jeffries
Ms. Judy M. Judd
Mr. and Mrs. John and
Elizabeth Kersten^
Joseph Kolly
Don Kopka
Mark Kurzawa
Glen Langston
David W. Leslie
Gary Mannke
Dale Martin
Peter McElroy
Michael McGinty
Terry and Tami McLaughlin
Norman Medford
Larry Menge
Frank Mervyn
Ms. Elsie A. Mistopolous
William J. Mitchell
Jeanne E. Mondou
Valissa and Patrick Naganashe
Ms. Mary L. Newell
Richard Novallo
Kenneth Parrish
Sam Pizzo
Charley Placidi
RJ Schodowski*
Steven Sabina
Bruce Schuman
Ralph Sirek
Glenn R. Smith
Earl Snow
Ms. Wendy Standifer*
Juliana Stitz*
Kristi Stuetzer^
Susan Styf*
Crystal J. Subotich*
Dr. K.G. Surendran-Nair*
Julia Swanson^
Mr. Donald Underhill
David Vanlangenhoven
Lalitha Vemuri*
Delphine Vizachero
Ms. Marian Ward
Jeffrey Wickens
Brent and Shana Wirth*
Stephanie Wolf Hull*
Susan Woodrow
Gregory Wronkowicz
John Zerbo^
* employee ^ board member
Corporate &
Foundation Donors
Additional Contributions
PCE Systems
Independence Level
Kroger
Empowerment Level
Amway
Art Van Furniture, Inc.
Opportunity Level
RDM Associates
Dignity Level
Brownrigg Companies, LTD
DTE Energy
McGraw Wentworth
Mark A. Young Jewelers
Ability Level
Advanced Care Pharmacy
Services
Best Buy Co., Inc.
ESA Foundation
Fidelity Bank
Foster Swift Collins &
Smith, PC
Genesis Financial
Henry Ford Health System
Interior Partnership Group
Kiwanis Club of
Sterling Heights
Mass Mutual
NBS
Nelsons Speed Shop
Rochelle & Randolph
Forester Foundation
The Kiwanis of Sterling
Heights High Noon
UHY Advisors
PRESIDENTS COUNCIL
Adult Services
Health Workshops
The Effects of Methamphetamine September 15
th
The Effects of Inhalants November 17
th
11:30 a.m. - Location the be determined, please call ahead.
Please R.S.V.P. to Chris Subotich at (248) 372-6824.
Consumer Advisory Council
2
nd
Friday of each month from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
CAC will be held in Building 22180 until November.
Family Services
Family Fun on the Farm
September 24
th
from 1 - 4 p.m.
Bowers School Farm
1219 E. Square Lake Rd.
Bloomeld Hills, MI 48304
Parent Advisory Council September 19
th
6 - 7:30 p.m. Mondays October 3
rd
and 17
th
November 14
th
and 28
th
Teen Advisory Council Sept. 13th and 27th
5:30 - 7 p.m. Tuesdays Oct. 11
th
and 25
th
Nov. 8
th
and 22
nd
Reservations required at (248) 475-6330.
Locations rotate between Family Services Auburn Hills and
Southeld locations for both Parent and Teen Advisory Council.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2011 ESM Holiday Cards Available Soon!
Orders for ESMs 2011 holiday cards will be accepted from September 16 thru October 14, 2011. The festive cards
are designed by talented children who are currently receiving ESM services. Please support Easter Seals programs
and therapy services by purchasing your holiday cards online at www.essmichigan.org.
Walkway of Champions Campaign
Easter Seals Michigan is selling personalized bricks to be used on
a newly designed path located at the Roger and Doris McCarville
Family Center entrance in Auburn Hills.
The bricks can be purchased as gifts for physical,
speech and occupational therapists; mental
healthcare clinicians; community volunteers and
advocates; families whose loved ones are living
with a disability or other special needs; corporate sponsorships;
and in memory of a person who either lived with a disability or
was a champion for people with disabilities.
Bricks will be sold at Walk With Me Detroit on September 11
th
.
The bricks are also available by phone. Six-by-nine bricks are $75
each; Nine-by-nine bricks cost $150 each. For more information
about purchasing a brick, please visit www.essmichigan.org or
call (248) 475-6400.
October is National Disability
Employment Month
Held each October, National Disability Employment Awareness
Month (NDEAM) is a national campaign that raises awareness
about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and
varied contributions of Americas workers with disabilities. The
theme for NDEAM 2011 is Prot by Investing in Workers with
Disabilities, which promotes the valuable contributions people
with disabilities make to Americas workplaces and economy.
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