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behavioral health Services of Pima County, Inc.
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1650 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Suite 202 | Tucson, AZ 85719
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CODAC provides a continuum of care for adults and teens (ages 6+) through coordination of all
CODAC Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
• Crisis Support Services for individuals & families.
1650 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Suite 202 | Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone: (520) 327-4505 | Fax: (520) 202-1889 www.CODAC.org
affected by sexual trauma
levels of clinical services. General mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and integrated
Services for Children and Families: CODAC
primary and mental health care as well as services
provides counseling, comprehensive health
for persons with serious mental illness are offered
education and wellness services for children,
at service sites conveniently located across
teens and families. We provide the tools and skills
Tucson. CODAC also offers specialized programs,
to strengthen family relationships and to create
including:
healthier, safer neighborhoods where our com-
• Residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs for pregnant and parenting women and their children. • Transitional housing support for homeless veterans (Comin’ Home). • Medication Assisted Addiction Treatment. • After-hours crisis care. • A Young Adult Team to provide intensive services for members ages 18 to 25 with mental health and substance use disorders. • Supported housing programs for individuals with Serious Mental Illness. • Intensive outpatient substance abuse programs for men. • Specialized services for adults ages 55+. • Outpatient services for LGBTQ communities.
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MEMBERS Alicia Corti John D. Lewis, MD Abe Marques Pat Marsh LilliAnne Purdie Joe Romero Jean Tkachyk
munity’s youth will thrive. Community Education: Individuals, families, neighborhoods, businesses and schools can sign up for programs covering topics such as: • Family management and communication
Dennis Regnier, MA President and Chief Executive Officer
• Drug and alcohol abuse prevention • Suicide prevention
The members of the CODAC Board of Directors graciously volunteer their time and talents.
• Mental Health First Aid • Psychological First Aid for First Responders • Technical assistance for group initiatives that improve community and neighborhood health
Board of Directors Robert Barrasso, Chair Paul Hooker, Vice Chair David Braun, Treasurer Tere LeBarron, Secretary
Album Editor Ashley James, Multimedia Communications Coordinator
• Youth leadership development • Social media literacy • LGBTQI&A specific youth groups
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ALBU M | c ommun ity n ewsl et ter
SUMMER 2015
vision
CODAC envisions a society where everyone lives healthy, productive, caring lives — positively contributing to their communities. CODAC provides tools,
mission
support and services to
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The Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA) transitioned to CODAC from operation under Arizona’s Children Association (AzCA) on April 1, 2015. SACASA is the largest provider of sexual assault services in the state of Arizona and has been a trusted resource for sexual assault survivors since 1973. Through SACASA, thousands of survivors have been provided with a safe place to gain strength, learn coping skills and develop trusting, caring relationships.
individuals, families and communities so they may live with dignity, free from the harmful effects of mental illness, substance use disorders and trauma.
Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault Now Part of CODAC
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Recovery Diversity Acceptance Respect Integrity Creativity Commitment
“Every 2.5 minutes someone is the victim of sexual violence. As a community, we simply cannot not have these services available. Too many suffer; too many need our help,” says CODAC President & CEO Dennis Regnier. SACASA provides 24-hour intervention, advocacy information and referral services; assists with reporting sexual assault; provides hospital response and medical forensic exams; and offers individual, group and family counseling as well as peer support to help facilitate the transformation from victim to survivor. Additionally, SACASA operates 24-hour sexual assault crisis lines in English and Spanish. There are two SACASA locations in Tucson and one in Nogales, Arizona. “CODAC is proud to be able to provide SACASA with the infrastructure it needs to be able to continue its life-saving work for many men and women in southern Arizona.”
(Read more about SACASA on page 5)
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Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault Transitions to CODAC
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Message from the CEO
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CODAC Opens $4.2M Renovation: CODAC at Cobblestone Court
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Services Expanded to Northwest Tucson
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Program Spotlight: Men’s Recovery Services
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How You Can Make a Difference: Support Survivors of Sexual Assault
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Thank you, Donors!
Message from the President & ceo Save the Dates! Upcoming Fall Events
Greetings, I hope you are enjoying your summer, whether here in Arizona or somewhere a little cooler!
Red Road to Wellbriety September 12, 2015 San Xavier Recreation Center 8549 S. Mayor Dr. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
At CODAC, we’re spending a lot of time indoors preparing for the upcoming transition of our Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) to Cenpatico Integrated Care. Starting October 1st, Cenpatico Integrated Care will manage the Medicaid health plan (physical health and behavioral health) for people with serious mental illnesses, as well as the behavioral health benefits for people with general mental health concerns and addiction disorders. Cenpatico IC will be the RBHA for the entire southern part of the state.
Celebrate recovery with a fun-filled day of activities, music and performances at the Red Road to Wellbriety Celebration. There will be music, healthy Native American food, dancing and community resources. This free event is appropriate for the entire family!
This is a big change for our region; the Community Partnership of Southern Arizona has been our RBHA and primary funder for the past 20 years. During that time, CPSA led our community in creating a strong network of community based treatment services.
16th Annual Community Mental Health Arts Show September 16 - 19, 2015 Community Partnership of Southern Arizona 2502 N. Dodge Blvd. Public Reception on Tuesday, September 15, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the artwork made by individuals in recovery from mental illness and people employed in the behavioral health field! For those interested in submitting artwork, you may print out the entry form from cpsaarizona.org. Out of the Darkness Walk & Recovery Expo Saturday, September 20, 2015 Reid Park 900 S. Randolph Way 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Raise awareness about suicide at the annual Out of the Darkness Walk hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). There will also be a Recovery Expo featuring memorial activities, community resources, free food, wellness activities and more!
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The transition to Cenpatico Integrated Care comes, also, with a state-wide transition to a rollout of Integrated Care for our Medicaid/AHCCCS members with serious mental illnesses. On October 1st, CODAC will begin offering physical health care in our four large outpatient treatment centers. We will continue to have the co-located primary care with El Rio Community Health Center at our Alvernon treatment center. We are excited to welcome new primary care providers to Team CODAC. They will treat common illnesses and injuries, conduct physicals and wellness screenings, and diagnose and monitor chronic medical conditions like diabetes and hypertension. They will work under the same roof as our psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, case managers and peer supports to treat the whole person. The close coordination of physical health care and mental health care is critical for the wellness of our clients. As you know, physical health impacts your emotional health. And mental health impacts your physical health. We’ll be coordinating the whole wellness of our members and they will feel the difference! In this issue of the Album, you can read about our Cobblestone Court location, our newest treatment center, which is already outfitted for the expansion of physical health care. Three exam rooms, a lab and a full pharmacy round out the services for a one-stop integrated care experience. We feel confident that this transition will go smoothly and our members’ care will be enhanced through these new services. If you have any questions or would like to know more, let’s meet and talk. Finally, thank you for your continued support throughout the year. On pages 6 and 7, you’ll see the outpouring of financial and in-kind support CODAC is honored to receive, which enhance the services we’re able to provide to low income families and people living with mental illness, addiction and trauma. Your support in the way of finances, service and kind words, means so much to us. Wishing you a great rest of your summer,
Dennis Regnier, MA President & CEO
CODAC Opens $4.2M Renovation: CODAC at Cobblestone Court CODAC celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated 19,000 square foot integrated health facility on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Totaling nearly $4.2 million in purchases and improvements, CODAC at Cobblestone Court offers a full range of outpatient behavioral health and primary care services to more than 3,000 individuals living with general mental health concerns, substance abuse disorders and serious mental illnesses. “In addition to being aesthetically beautiful and in line with the dignity we believe our members and staff deserve, this new location enables us to expand our services to be able to provide primary care starting this October,” says President and CEO Dennis Regnier. This integrated health care approach bridges the gap between physical and emotional health care. The facility houses a full service on-site pharmacy, medical exam rooms, spacious and comfortable waiting areas, an on-site lab for bloodwork and more.
CODAC staff, community partners, board members and the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce participated in an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening.
CODAC reveled in the support of nearly 100 partners, funders, members and staff as well as local dignitaries State Representative Victoria Steele and City Council Member Karin Uhlich. “My favorite part of this organization and Cobblestone Court are the words integrated care... We’re whole people. We shouldn’t be taking our different parts to different shops to get them fixed... This is truly one stop shopping at its best,” says Steele.
CODAC Expands Services to Northwest Tucson CODAC now provides services in Northwest Tucson at CODAC at Desert Life, a new treatment location for psychiatric and therapy services for children, adolescents, families and adults.
Experienced and compassionate staff provide support and guidance so that clients can work through challenges they may be experiencing.
CODAC at Desert Life is ideal for people seeking therapy or psychiatry services for general mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, relationship troubles and grief and loss.
To schedule an appointment, call (520) 327- 4505. CODAC at Desert Life is located at 2001 W. Orange Grove Rd., suite 416.
From left to right Sheila McGinnis with the University of Arizona and CODAC therapists Anne Marie Sheffer and Carolyn Ehat.
Meet CODAC at Desert Life Providers Molly Kent, LPC has more than 40 years of experience in providing treatment and support services to youth and families. Her areas of expertise include substance abuse, sexual and physical trauma, and early childhood and family issues. Molly earned a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Arizona. Charley Upton, LPC, LISAC, specializes in providing counseling for mental health and substance use issues. He received his master’s degree in community counseling from the University of Phoenix and has over 15 years of counseling experience with children, adolescents, adults and families. Charley is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is trained in the Matrix Model of subtsance use therapy. He practices and teaches yoga, mindfulness, and positive self-regard with clients.
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: MEN’S RECOVERY SERVICES Intensive Treatment Option Offers Support to Men in Recovery In front of a crowded room filled with proud and smiling faces, stands Lawrence C. His hair is neatly combed, his suit freshly pressed and his hands a bit shaky. Lawrence is about to speak about his recovery at CODAC’s first-ever commencement ceremony for men concluding their intensive outpatient addiction treatment programs. “Before coming to this program, I was a mess. I didn’t know any other way of living but to use drugs and alcohol,” he shares. Lawrence was homeless and living with low self-esteem and a poor outlook on life. Program Coordinator Dan Krepps (left) congratulates Men’s Recovery Services member, Nathan C. on commencing from his intensive outpatient treatment program.
Men experience both addiction and recovery in different ways than women. Though everyone suffers the consequences of drug dependency, studies from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) show that men face many barriers when it comes to seeking help. Daniel Krepps is the program coordinator for Men’s Recovery Services. He says that “some of the challenges men face when working on their recovery is housing, transportation and a lack of structure in their lives.”
Damien A. is inspired to live a sober life and to be a better person for his children after commencing from his treatment program with Men’s Recovery Services. (Photo courtesy of Matt Acedo)
This unique program is dedicated to breaking those barriers and helping men navigate the best course of treatment to recover from addiction. Through a supportive all-male team of therapists, Care Managers, and Recovery Coaches, members are able to meet their personal recovery goals in a comfortable and safe atmosphere. Lawrence C., formerly homeless and living with addiction, is living a new sober life with the support of Men’s Recovery Services. (Photo courtesy of Matt Acedo)
With the specialized support of this program, Lawrence was afforded transitional housing and provided with transportation to get to his outpatient addiction treatment appointments and groups. Men’s Recovery Services offers ongoing support including peer support, individual counseling, support groups, transportation and employment skills development. Men are taught how to improve their skills in communication, parenting, anger management and other important topics related to achieving healthy and successful families and relationships. Program participant Damien A. says, “I came to these classes just to get them out of the way [for requirements of the Department of Child Safety], but after meeting others in my shoes, this was a really good experience that opened up my eyes to being a better father as well as a better person for everybody around me.”
Kevin B. (right) embraces wife Stephanie (left) who has been a crucial support in his recovery.
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Dillon Leyva, a behavioral health assistant who works closely with each participant in the program concluded the commencement program by sharing that “accomplishing these goals is what makes life and recovery special. When you wake up and look in the mirror and see a changed man, that is what recovery is about.”
Make a Difference for Survivors of Sexual Violence 1 in 5 women have been raped in their lifetime.
Dine Out For Safety a ‘Sizzling’ Success The Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA) raised more than $40,000 to support survivors of sexual violence during the annual community fundraiser, Dine Out For Safety. On April 22, 2015, 24 participating restaurant locations signed on to donate up to 20 percent of their food sales to SACASA. Additionally, volunteer hosts at restaurants sold more than $13,000 in raffle tickets to diners. Statistics surrounding sexual assault are staggering: • • •
Someone is affected by sexual violence every 2.5 minutes. One in six women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. By the age of 18, one in six boys will be abused.
“In Southern Arizona, there’s only one place for these victims to be heard, believed and healed: the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault. That’s why it’s so important that we raise money for these services,” says Kristine Welter Hall, CODAC Senior Vice President for Marketing, Fundraising and Planning.
they provide to survivors of sexual violence. Thank you to all who supported Dine Out For Safety. Participating Restaurants: Bluefin Bob Dobb’s Café 54 The Coronet Delectables Restaurant & Catering Feast Frog & Firkin Got2B Gluten Free Jackson Tavern Kingfisher *Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue (four locations) Mother Hubbard’s Noble Hops Poppy Kitchen Reilly Craft Pizza Relish Kitchen & Wine Bar Vero Amore (two locations) Wilko Yellow Brick Coffee
Presenting Sponsors: Community Partnership of Southern Arizona 106.3 The Groove 94.9 MIXfm
“We’re thrilled with the success of this year’s event and look forward to building on it next year,” she adds.
Gold Sponsors: The Arizona Daily Star KOLD News 13
Proceeds from Dine Out For Safety stay local to allow SACASA to continue the life-changing advocacy and treatment that
Media Sponsors: AdVision Comcast COX Tucson Lifestyle
1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually assaulted by the age of 18. Every 107 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. These statistics are alarming. Sexual assault impacts all people, regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender or economic status. We’re asking for your support to impact these numbers and to help the Southern Arizona Against Sexual Assault provide vital services to survivors of sexual assault. Volunteer: Your time and energy can help us provide support to those who have been impacted by sexual violence. Contact us to learn about our volunteer opportunities. Donate: SACASA’s services are made available primarily through grant funding. Your donations help us fill the gaps and provide the best — and only — specialized sexual assault services in Southern Arizona. Donate online at www.CODAC.org
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CODAC Donors: Investing in CODAC, Investing in Our Community Our sincere appreciation goes out to the many individuals, businesses and organizations who have supported CODAC with donations from January 2014 to June 30, 2015. Each gift is a significant investment in the lives of the individuals and families we serve. WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST $5,000 - $9,999 United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona $2,500 - $4,999 Steve & Lori Banzhaf Pima Prevention Partnership $1,000 - $2,499 Sandra Dykstra Pima County Employee Combined Appeal Program Kim Richey $500 - $999 Jerry & Adele Bromiel Customized Ladies of Tucson Dennis & Dana Regnier Charles Stark $250 - $499 Nicholas & Nina Aquilano Bruce Barnett Robert & Ketenna Barrasso Alicia Costantino Terry Dewald Oscar & Ernestina Diaz Ashley Di Buono Richard S. Kantor Tere LeBarron Monica Listy Jordan Lopuszanski Michael Morgan Larry Newhouse Eddie Ornelas Kimberly & Walter Otero Raytheon Charitable Giving Jane Smith Mark Sykes Truist Mary Vincenz
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Up to $249 Marnie Arnett Jonathan D. Bank Cherryl Barbour Eric Blumanthal Garry Brav Bates Butler Marc Frost & Terry Cahill Frost Carl Campbell & Susan Babby Campbell Eileen Collins Marlene Cross Sarah Davis Deirdre Demers Margaret B. Doogan Elk Horn Ranch & The Miller’s Karl Flessa Phyllis Goodman Agnes M. Griffen Shari Healy Paul Hooker Bob & JoAnne Hungate Eric Impraim David Jacobs Stephanie Jordan Judith & Richard Keagy Nanette Knight Donald Kret Susan Lantz Amanda Leverenz Robert Maloney Frank & Janet Marcus Eric McCarthy Sarah McDaid Ruthann Pozez Razoo Foundation James Reed Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc. Janet Ridley Karan Rigby Dona Rivera-Gulko H. Arlene Ross Connie Tilghman
Jamie Torgersen Jake Struble Ttee Andrew Tomlinson Stewart Towle Stephen Villareal Theodore & Norma Watson, Jr. Patricia Wilkerson Cristina Yonsetto Linda Zalnerowitz In-Kind Donors Albertson’s Lore Alvarez Chik-fil-A Marlene Cross Desert Drums Richard Meyer Beatriz B. Myers Beth Newhouse James Reynolds Dona Rivera-Gulko Jerry & Lois Swain Helen Thrasher ADULT SERVICES Up to $249 Elizabeth Greenfield Victoria Vaughan Susan Waites LEARNING ACADEMY In-Kind Donor Kevin Peterson CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES Up to $249 LeCroy & Milligan In-Kind Donor Safeway COMIN’ HOME $1,000 - $2,499 Lovitt & Touché
Tucson Federal Credit Union $500 - $999 Environment Control Pima County Employee Combined Appeal Program United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona $250 - $499 Ron Barber Clark Corwin Joanne Quirion Up to $249 Betty Cohn Denise Birger Janelle Bradley Michelle Deyoe Kimberlee Ersken Elise Gababy Deborah Ganvin Margaret Hammarstrom Deborah Harris L.A. Hicks Trust Jane & Dave McCollum Vicki McNally Dawn Parker The Yoga Connection Robert Ware In-Kind Donor Michelle Sheehan COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES $2,500 - $4,999 Pima County Attorney’s Office SERAFINA WOMEN’S SERVICES $250 to $499 Marcha Ollason Patricia Stanton
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United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona Up to $249 Betty Cohn James A. Gray, In Memory of John L. Leonard Ina Hammonds, In Memory of John L. Leonard Kathy Hickerson Sara Heitshu, In Memory of John L. Leonard Rich Kenney SOUTHERN ARIZONA CENTER AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT (Donations from April 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015) $15,000 to $19,999 Community Partnership of Southern Arizona $2,500 to $4,999 Garry Brav, BFL Construction El Rio Community Health Center Environment Control $1,000 - $2,499 Bluefin Seafood Bistro Kingfisher Bar & Grill Lovitt & Touche $500 - $999 Feast Reilly Craft Pizza Wilko $250 - $499 Florencia de Roussel Nadia Valle Up to $249 Annette Church
The Coronet Delectables Got2B Gluten Free Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery Hughes Federal Credit Union IBM Employee Services Center Yelena Lamb Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Que Cynthia D. Pierson Kristen Quenelle Raytheon Charitable Giving Frederick Stolp Timothy Wernette Yellow Brick Coffee In-Kind Donor Alphagraphics CPS YOUNG ADULT TEAM Up to $249 Susan Ernsky 51 HOMES VETS $30,000 - $34,999 Old Pueblo Community Services Primavera Foundation $15,000 - $19,999 City of Tucson $10,000 - $14,999 Pima County Sheriff’s Department $5,000 - $9,999 Desert Hills Lutheran Church $1,000 - $2,499 American Legion Riders Post 109 Cecilia Hawk Pasadera Behavioral Health
Network, Inc. Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce Margaret Pierce $500 - $999 Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness American Legion Auxiliary Oro Valley Unit 132 Disabled American Veterans Hector A. Lopez Up to $249 Ebba Anderson Joseph & Corrinne Bartell Kathleen Behrens Nyla Bell Beth Shalom Temple Center James C. Burton Dean R. Chaussee Elizabeth E. Cox Andrea Dalessandro Carolyn H. Farrington Doris Gerganoff Kathryn Gullen Victor Guzman Grant Hilden William L. Katzel Jennifer Levstik Robert L. McDonald Melora Mott Patrick Pierce Sandra Rodkey Joette Schenck Charles & Kathryn Shidisky Lucy Stice Sandra J. Stone Thrivent Financial Services for Lutherans Ann Vargas In-Kind Donors Clarke Computers Kathryn Gullen
Amber Howell Mirajane Johnson Bob Porterfield James Reynolds Bruce Spencer Steven Steinberg
Stay Safe During Summer Heat It’s that triple digit time of year which means that it’s also time to exercise caution when it comes to preventing illness from dangerously high desert temperatures. Excessive heat exposure can cause illness, injury, and - in severe instances - death. Each year, between 30 to 50 Arizonans die from complications related to heat exposure according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Here are a few tips to prevent heatrelated illness: Stay hydrated - Avoid consuming excess fluids that contain caffeine and large amounts of sugar. By the time you feel thirsty, your body is already experiencing dehydration. Aim for drinking at least some water every 15 minutes. Stay indoors - Limit outdoor activity to early mornings and late evenings. If you must be outdoors, find shade to rest in. Dress for the heat - Wear lightweight, light colored and loose fitting clothing. NEVER leave an infant, child or pet unattended in parked vehicles. More information about heat safety can be found through the Arizona Department of Health Services website at azdhs.gov. 7