A Community Mental Health / Developmental Disabilities / Addictive Diseases
Program
Administration
P.O. Box 5328
2100 Comer Avenue (706) 596-5582
Columbus, GA 31906 FAX (706) 596-5589
Serving Residents of Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph,
Stewart and Talbot Counties
or 24-Hour Emergency Services Call (706) 323-0174 or Toll Free (800) 241-3659
CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRESS REPORT:
Expanded Jail Services: The contract for New Horizons to provide mental health
services at the Muscogee County Jail is on the agenda for a vote at tomorrow?s
City Council meeting. The ground work has been done and some contract
adjustments made. It has been a long process, but we anticipate services will
begin April 1st.
Case Management Services:
Cornerstone Upgrades:
Crisis Stabilization Unit Update:
Serving Residents of Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph,
Stewart and Talbot Counties
For 24-Hour Emergency Services Call (706) 323-0174 or Toll Free (800) 241-3659
billing, documentation, and service guideline compliance, the agency received a
score of 90%,
above the state average of 86%. The complete audit report has not been
received.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Lyn Campbell, Clinical Director, highlighted the programs
located in the Adult Mental Health Clinic on Comer Avenue that include Intake,
Medical Services, New Horizons? Pharmacy, Counseling Center, Community Support,
and Administration. A description of services provided at each program was
presented along with pictures of staff and program sites. Board members
expressed that implementation of Open Access, that begins in January, and the
new Call Center to better handle the large volume of calls we receive, should
have a positive impact on consumers. Services for the homeless and Veterans
were also of interest. In the January Board meeting, an overview of our
Veterans First grant will be presented and David reported on a meeting held
recently for providers of Veterans services to discuss ways to collaborate,
coordinate, and improve services for Veterans.
ANNUAL BENEFIT EVENT RESULTS: The 13th Annual Benefit event was held on
November 13th at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center with Frank Thomas,
Columbus native and recent Hall of Fame inductee, as the featured speaker.
David thanked Board members who attended and reported the event was successful
both in raising awareness of New Horizons and addressing the stigma associated
with mental illness and seeking treatment. In addition, over $29,000 was
raised to benefit the Clubhouse Program for 13-18 year olds struggling with
addiction. Our next fundraiser, the Me2 Orchestra event, is planned for
Sunday, March 8th at the River Center. Some musicians diagnosed with mental
illness will perform with the orchestra and an art auction, featuring local
artist Bo Bartlett and artwork from consumers will be an added feature. A new
funding base should enhance donations and the projected overhead costs for the
event are minimal. Board members were excited to hear about this new project
that will showcase consumer talent and participation. The New Horizons
video, a Telly award winner that was produced last year, was shown to Board
members during the meeting. Cyde McQuien of Image by Design produced the
inspiring, very impressive video. Board members asked if the video could be
shown at community meetings or on television. The video is imbedded in the
new website for members to view and share with others. The video will air on
CCG TV during the holidays and may be condensed to a 30-second television ad in
the future.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: No announcements were presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comments were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, M/S/P Kittye Crockett/Lawrence
Young for the meeting to adjourn at 4:30 p.m., Board approved. As this was
the final meeting of 2014, refreshments and fellowship followed the meeting.
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Wesley Shorter
Chairperson
Serving Residents of Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph,
Stewart and Talbot Counties
For 24-Hour Emergency Services Call (706) 323-0174 or Toll Free (800) 24
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