THE CATALYST
A Newsletter of Catalyst Life Services and its Companies
Volume 1, Issue 1
December 2014
We have great news to share!
The Rehab Center
Child & Adolescent
Mental Health &
Crisis Services
The Center Adult
Mental Health &
Crisis Services
New Beginnings
Alcohol & Drug
Treatment Services
Audiology Services
Community Center
for the Deaf & Hardof-Hearing
District V Forensic
Diagnostic Center
... today one of the most comprehensive human service agencies in Ohio...
In May 2013,
The past…
past
Since the 1950’s, The Center for
Individual and Family Services has
provided mental health services to
many in the north central Ohio
region. Since its early origins, this
local non-profit has grown not only
offering mental health services, but
has added Drug and Alcohol
Treatment, Behavioral Treatment
and Forensic services.
&
In the 1950’s, the Society for
Crippled Children was formed to
address the handicapping effects
of Polio, Cerebral Palsy and Down
Syndrome. The society, now known
as The Rehab Center, provides a
wide range of Behavioral Health,
Audiology and Deaf Services and
with Progress Industries offers
Vocational Rehabilitation.
Progress Industries
Precise Services
Oasis Peer Center
Richland
Aspirations
Crisis Helpline:
419-522-HELP (4357)
Catalyst Life
Services
The Integration
******
The Center for
Individual and
Family Services
&
The Rehab Center
Now is...
Catalyst
—Life Services —
A comprehensive human
service agency providing a full
range of services for children,
adolescents and adults.
Watch it happen!
2015 Rehab Telethon
Saturday, Feb 7, 2015,
12 - 9
Richland mall—-Center court
Building Bright
Beginnings
The Center for Individual and Family Services
741 Scholl Road, Mansfield, OH 44907
419-756-1717
The Rehab Center
270 Sterkel Blvd, Mansfield, OH 44907
419-756-1133
The catalyst
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December 2014
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT/CEO
In this holiday season and the celebration of Thanksgiving, I would like to thank you and the
wonderful community that we serve for continuing to support our organization for sixty plus years. I
am thankful for the incredibly skilled and professional staff who care deeply for the people we
serve and for our dedicated and working Board. I am thankful for those who come to us for help
and assistance and for the many lessons they teach us.
The Center
Veronica L. Groff
President and CEO
Catalyst Life Services
The Rehab Center
2014 Rehab Town Roast, “A Haunted Tour of Mansylvania” was held on Friday, October 31, 2014 at The Renaissance
Theater. This local production showcased many talented performers from our area. Directed again this year by Michael Miller.
The Rehab Town Roast also featured Eric Snyder as MC. Writers included Dave Kitzler, Kyle Miller, Mike Miller and Eric Snyder.
This year’s “spoof” focused on a tour of a family of Ghouls and Goblins who found themselves in “Mansylvania”. The haunted
tour took them to Mifflin Lake, the 179th Airlift Wing, the former site of GM plant and The Mansfield Reformatory among other
locations. This popular biennial fundraiser for The Rehab Center pulled no punches when pointing out the foibles and the
misadventures of our citizens , businesses , and of course, politicians. Susie Sawyer choreographed the musical-variety show and
taught over 40 volunteers some intricate dance steps to familiar songs. A pre-show Patron Party was held in the Renaissance
Ballroom and was attended by over 200 Town Roast supporters.
The Rehab Town Roast dates back to 1976. From its early days, all dollars raised at the fund raiser go to provide services to
those who without financial assistance would not be able to receive the benefit of the much needed therapies and programs.
One Strike…And You’re Not Out!
...A new program designed to address the barriers to employment
that have resulted from a compromised background.
Announcing…
The roll-out of a new employment opportunity program that aims to improve an individual’s access
to potential employment. This program is a collaborative effort of Success Unlimited and
Progress Industries. The curriculum includes:
•
7-weeks of related instruction and work experience.
•
Results in certificate of completion, attendance and/or perfect attendance.
•
Providing potential for subsequent internship and industrial training (Tow Motor & OSHA
certifications) &
Maintenance (OSHA certification and service sector training (ServSafe, First Aid & CPR certification)
For more information, please contact :
Dan Dickman at 419-774-5455 or
Christen Hutchison at 419-774-2259
Candidates for admission into this new program must qualify under the
“ Temporary Assistance for Needy Families” requirements (TANF)
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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
DECEMBER 2014
MEET... LAURA MONTGOMERY
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES/HOUSING TEAM MANAGER
Laura’s main responsibility is to supervise 27 Residential Specialists in
their day-to-day work activities within the following facilities:
Service Enriched Housing (Residential Treatment Facility): Provides 24/7 care and treatment
for consumers with a mental illness who need assistance with daily living, monitoring, and
increased stabilization prior to transitioning to independent living.”
Laura Montgomery has been
with Catalyst Life Services for 9
years. Prior to her current
position, she worked as a Case
Manager and as Assistant to the
Adult Program Director.
Leading up to her time at
Catalyst, Laura obtained her
B.S. degree in Health Services
Administration. Her first career
was as an Early Childhood
Specialist at North Central State
College.
Laura was born in Toronto,
Canada. Her family did what
many other families have done
throughout
history,
they
emigrated to the states for work
and made the U.S. their
permanent home.
In addition to Laura’s
husband and son, her parents, a
twin brother and her sister live
in the area.
Aside from her residential
duties, Laura is the Forensic
Monitor for Richland County. In
this position, she monitors
those who are on “conditional
release” from the legal system.
Laura also supervises the
employees that work on the
24/7 Crisis Helpline and the
Warmline. The 24/7 helpline
staff assist with crisis calls from
consumers and the community.
The Helpline staff assist in
coordinating needed services.
The Warmline staff are trained
to provide support to the caller
through non-directive and nonjudgmental listening.
Interview by Jessica Faulkner
Service Enriched Housing
Crisis Stabilization Unit
Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU): A 13-bed facility focusing on hospital step-downs, respite care
and Treatment Team placements. Consumers work closely with doctors, nurses, therapists,
case managers, and residential specialists to increase stabilization.
New Beginnings Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services:
Residential services for men and women, 18 years and
older, who are concerned about alcohol and/or drug
use.
New Beginnings
Agency Managed Apartments: Community–based apartments available to consumers of
Catalyst Life Services using a sliding fee scale based on income .
Dalton Place Apts.
Downtown Apts.
Alpine Apts.
Homestead Apts.
Transitional Housing: A transitional housing program for men and women who are currently
homeless and engaged in a mental health program or a mental health program in
combination with a drug and alcohol treatment program .
Housing Assistance Program: Financial assistance program used to obtain housing for those
with a diagnosed mental health illness.
Catalyst life services
NON-PROFIT ORG
U.S.POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO 816
MANSFIELD OH
741 Scholl Road
Mansfield, Oh 44907
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... An agent of change...
for body, mind and spirit.
www.catalystlifeservices.org
….” No matter where you are in life, there’s always room for improvement. At Catalyst Life Services, we
serve people at every stage of their life. We work toward the total health of ALL the people in our region,
in ALL parts of their lives: body, mind and spirit. We are an agent of change, guiding the people we
serve to lead more fulfilling lives.”
Veronica L. Groff
President & CEO
KIDS CARNIVAL at The Rehab Center
The Kid’s Carnival was held this past May at The Rehab Center, at 270 Sterkel
Boulevard as a part of Mental Health Awareness Month. This was the 4th Kid’s
Carnival sponsored by Catalyst Life Services and its program “Children and
Adolescent Mental Health Services.”
Nearly 200 people, children 12 years and under along with their families,
attended this late afternoon event held from 4-6 o’clock. Staff and volunteers
planned many activities for the children. Hot dogs, chips, cookies and beverages
were served. Children from area schools were invited to attend.
Coming in July 2015
Block Party in the Sterkel Complex