Helping Hands - Brook Lane Health Services

Report to the CommunityHelpingHands

A Message from the Board of DirectorsCassandra Latimer, ChairAs we embark on 2008, Brook Lane continues to reach out to assist those in need ofemotional and/or behavioral support. The expansion of Laurel Hall School in Frederickis just one way we have expanded our services for our growing community.With approximately 1 in 5 Americans affected, mental health problems can occur inanyone, regardless of race, gender, age or socioeconomic status. Mental illnessesare among the most treatable diseases, with a success rate of over 70% in manycases. Quality of life is tremendously improved when a mental disorder is diagnosedand treated appropriately.*The Helping Hands at Brook Lane have genuine compassion for those who dealwith a variety of mental illnesses, destructive behavior or adjustment problems.They bring hope and healing to those who have been abused, neglected, are fearfulor depressed. Our trained, caring staff works with each individual…. helping themto understand their illness and learn better ways to cope.We can not do this alone. I invite you to learn more about Brook Lane through this year’s report, Helping Hands. Ittakes many human services agencies, community leaders, church constituents, businesses, volunteers and donorsworking together to make our community a healthier one. Please join us.Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.-Emily Kimbrough* National Alliance on Mental Illness

A Message from the CEOR. Lynn RushingKnowing that there is a place to go when you are confused, hurting or depressed is comforting. Brook Lane is ableto provide a respite for children, teens or adults in need of mental health services. It has been over three years sincewe built our new hospital to offer individual rooms for children, adolescents and adults. We have been able to carefor more people each year as a result of our new facility.This year we will expand our special education program by opening a Laurel Hall School in Frederick. This facilitywill provide services for up to 45 students, grades one through twelve. This will reduce the overcrowding that we areexperiencing in our school on campus and reduce the travel time for Frederick County students.Because of this expansion we have delayed the starting of the construction of ourgymnasium to late 2008. Our hope to expand our residential services has beenput on hold because of changes at the Maryland Department of Health & MentalHygiene.During the past year we have completely revised our website. Visit us online atwww.brooklane.org where you can fi nd out about programs, complete a job,volunteer or intern application, pay your bill or make a donation online.We continue to work hard to meet the needs of our community. It takes many handsto accomplish this. We appreciate the continued support of our mental health partners,donors and volunteers. Together, hand-in-hand we do make a difference.

Compassionate HandsInpatient HospitalizationBeing admitted to the hospital can be a very frightening experience; but the warmth of the staff can help overcomethose fears. Our multidisciplinary treatment team has a genuine compassion for those who have diffi culty in dealingwith mental health issues. The inpatient program provides care for children, adolescents and adults in a safe andcaring environment. Upon admission, each receives a thorough assessment of their psychiatric needs. An individualplan is developed for each patient which may include individual, group, family and/or couples therapy. The averagestay is 7-8 days, during which time a patient receives 24 hour nursing care and intensive clinical interventions.Outpatient ProgramOutpatient treatment provides support, guidance and intervention. Patients of all agesbenefi t from individual therapy, marital therapy, family therapy, addictions counseling,psychiatric evaluations and medication management.Patient comments:“The staff was great – even when I would be diffi cult.”– an adult patient“They were helpful and gave me a great insight about myself.”– an adolescent patient“I am thankful for the help I am getting here at Meadowbrook.”– an outpatient client

Grateful HandsA patient’s story:My mother, Mary has been living successfully with her depression for many years. After my father passed away, shehad a very diffi cult time. The days were long and dark, and the house seemed so empty. I convinced her to see atherapist. The sessions were helpful and she was referred to a grief support group. She soon started to adjust andlearned how to manage her depression.But a few months ago I received a call from the police, who had found my mother wandering in the streets nearhome. They had taken her to the emergency room for an evaluation. By the time that I arrived, she had been admittedto Brook Lane.The geriatric psychiatrist discovered that Mom had an infection whichwas causing her mental decompensation. She adjusted her medicationsand treated the infection. During her seven day stay at the hospital,Mom attended several classes that address her whole health.She learned that mental health is fundamental to physical health. Itis indispensable to a person’s well-being, and to leading a balancedand productive life.Following her hospitalization, Mom started to take notice to her diet;she started to exercise, and joined a reading club. She is living independentlyagain and continues to visit her therapist and psychiatristas needed.

Coaching HandsPartial Hospitalization Program (PHP)Children or adolescents who are in need of a less restrictive setting than inpatient care benefi t from attending thePartial Hospitalization Program. This program allows students to attend a structured therapeutic program during theday and return home at night. Patient education is an important element of the program focusing on understandingwellness, feelings, self-esteem, social skills, anger management, assertiveness, problem solving and behaviormodifi cation.Assistance is also provided in completing school assignments that may have been missed due to absence. Upondischarge, the home school receives a progress report on those assignments.Patient’s Comments:“I was amazed at the amount of work that was done to helpmy daughter make positive changes in her life. Thanks toall for your great work – you truly made a difference in ourlives!– Parent of a client“The doctor returned my faith in the psychiatric profession.”– Parent of a clientMy son learned skills for coping with stress and anxiety –very helpful.”– Parent of a client

Nurturing HandsStone Bridge Transitional Care HomeA place to call home, Stone Bridge Transitional Care Home is a licensed residential program for children and teenswho are in crisis and temporarily without an appropriate place to stay. Staff offers stability and compassion whilenurturing residents through a diffi cult time in their lives. The program utilizes individualized psychotherapy, grouptherapy and life skills training to assist residents with their transition from one setting to another.The children and teens attend school and also have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities includingfi eld trips, chapel, arts and crafts, games and sports.Comments:“Stone Bridge is an excellent transitional placement withan excellent staff – they should expand their services.”– Guardian of a child“Stone Bridge has always kept me informed.”– Guardian of an adolescent“Staff members were awesome and always available.I felt that her therapists cared what was best for her.”– Guardian of a childChildren and Adolescents served - 127*

Giving HandsThank you to our donors...Sean AbbottSusan AbrechtAC&TSabrina AdamsEva AlexanderSandy AlexanderJason & Heather AllenAllied Home Mortgage Capital Corp.American Legion AuxiliaryClopper-Michael Post #10Althea AndersonAntietam Pediatric & Adolescent CareApple Valley PaintersNatasha ArnallEd & Susan AsburyAtlantic Security Systems, Inc.Celia & Russell AushermanDebbie BaileySteve BairdDavid & Greta BakerLaurie & David BakerRobert & Debe BaldwinJan BargenBeverly & Louis BarnesLinda BeardBeaver Creek Country ClubBeaver Dam Church of the BrethrenBeaver Mechanical Contractors, Inc.Bechtel FoundationJohn & Barbara BennerAnita & Regis BinderBlue Ridge Anesthesia Associates, LLCBMGM ArchitectsBoonsboro American Legion Auxiliary Unit #10Pat & Ronnie BourdeauHoward BowenRuth BowlusDonald & Jone BowmanBowman Development Corp.Estelle BoykinJim & Sharon BrownStanley & Tracey Brown, Jr.Alfred BrubakerGalen & Gladys BuckwalterBuilding Systems, Inc.First Choice Insurance & Benefi tsDeryl & Kathy FlemingFletcher FoundationCharles FlickingerFlowering Heart YogaFood ProFrank B. Leidig CRTFrederick, Seibert & AssociatesSusan & William FreedJim FritschWilliam & Becky FrittsCarl GalliganMichael & Carolyn GardnerJack & Linda GearityRay & Dorothy GeigleyJoseph & Wanda GerstnerRon GipeSharon & David GladfelterDoris GlessnerJacob & Beth GoeringDavid & Rosanna GonzalezZonya & Robert GoodMadeline GormanGinger GourleyDarryll & Linda GraberGraber Financial Services, Inc.Sue GraffMark GreenFred GrossGrossnickle Church of the BrethrenGroup Benefi t ServicesGruber-Latimer Restoration, LLCMarjorie GrumbacherPaul & Margaret GyurisinHadley FarmsHagerstown - Washington CountyChamber of CommerceHagerstown - Washington CountyConvention & Visitors BureauHagerstown Block CompanyHagerstown Community CollegeHagerstown Housing AuthorityHagerstown Rotary FoundationHagerstown TrustJane HahnMyrtle HaldemanPatricia HalladayKimberley HamburgJonathan & Michelle KormanGayle KrullSharon KuebbingCorriene & Peter KurzLand O’Lakes FoundationMartin & Ruth LandisAlbert & Dayna Lane IIICassandra & John LatimerJack & Susan LatimerLaw Offi ces of John P. Corderman, ESQLaw Offi ces of Michael G. Day & AssociatesNancy LeabCora LehmanGerald & Bev LehmanLynn & Roberta LerewVincent & Virginia LindsayLovell’s NurseryMike & Cheryl LoweM&T BankDerrick & Alyson MabeMacRo, Ltd. Real Estate ServicesBetsy & Dave MagawLaura MalleyConstance & GeorgeMangerElizabeth MargrabeJames & Melinda MarsdenJames & Ann MarshallJenny MartinPatricia & Richard MartinJohn Martin, Jr.Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc.Maryland Symphony OrchestraMaryland TheaterRodney MasonMassey Real EstateRichard & Anita MastersTeresa MatthewsMissy McCrayNicole McHaleSuzanne McKannErwin & Alta MellingerLawrence MerleMid Atlantic PromotionsMikie’s Ice Cream Shop/Green Cow Gift ShopDave MoatsJerry MoatsCarolyn MoomawStella MoonRailey Mountain Lake VacationsReal Estate Developing & Consulting, Inc.Donald & Janet ReeseRobert RegenoldReinhart’s Food ServiceLouise ReynoldsHarry & Patricia ReynoldsLloyd RhodesRichard N. Funkhouser FoundationRiver & Trail Outfi ttersSharon RockCarol RogersRotary Club of Long Meadows FoundationDeanna RudisillLynn & Chris RushingRusso RxSacred Spaces Hypnosis & Reiki CenterSam’s ClubSavage PharmacyBonnie SchallerDick & Esther SchukraftDavid & Barbara SchwartzJudith & Craig ScottJames & Sue SellgrenSerafi ni Financial ServicesGalen & Susan ShankShirley & Wilmer ShankWilliam ShankSusan ShapiroCalvin ShearerCaryn ShearerChester SheeleyJames & Ann Shifl erMary Shifl erKert ShipwayPaul & Mary SidesVirgie SmallLisa SmithSmith, Elliott, Kearns & Company, LLCRobert SmuckerSnavely’s Garden CenterSons of the American Legion #10South Point Fitness ClubSt. Lawrence CementNewton & Flo StakeKaren StarliperJoann & Robert SteigerwaldElizabeth Stempien

J. Emmet & Mary Anne BurkeRobert & Vonetta BusheyBushey Feight Morin Architects, IncCallas Contractors, Inc.Care First Blue Cross Blue ShieldCarol & Co.Carroll Valley ResortCavetown Planing Mill Co., Inc.Century Graphics Group, LLC (Sign Here)Samual ChanRic & Carla ChristianSusan ChristiansonCiticorpJody ColumboNorma ConradJohn & Anne CordermanDorothea CoreyCorporate Offi ce Properties TrustMary CoverCraig, Friedly, Potter & Moore InsuranceRebecca & Jeffrey CrockettCrossroads ChurchVaughn CrowlCueto and CuetoJames and Robyn DaleDave’s WholesaleDavid Lyles DevelopersTerry DavisDelaplaine FoundationKristie DiamondAnna DiceRay & Amanda DickAllen & Judy DittoDennis & Carolyn DoneganFrederick & Louise DoveSharon DunnJennifer DyerArnold & Donna EbyLorraine & Donald EbySharon & Elwood EbyTim EdmandsJoseph EtterEttline Foods CorporationJames FailorFaith Christian AcademyFamily Recreation CenterFidelity BankTeresa & Robert FieldsFirst Financial Group of HagerstownBenelle HammerPhilip & Debbi HannanBessie HarderRaymond & Ella HarnlyKathy HarpleCandi HarrisTodd & Kay HarrisonDon HarshMegan & Donald HarshDenny HartmanJames HartmanPaula HazardDavid HefnerHerald-MailRalph HertgesGerald HerzScott HesseJoyce HetzerHeurich PhotographyBob & Kay HoffmanWilliam & Judith HofmannHomewood FoundationJoan HorstHub City Sprinklers, Inc.Robert & Helen HullWilliam & Sylvia Hunsberger FundRoxanne ImesInteriors of MarylandVernon IsnerMaurice JohnstonR. Benjamin & Becky JonesCharles KauffmanHoward & Anne KaylorBob & Rhoda KeenerGrace KeeneyKeller Stonebraker Insurance, Inc.Janelle & Gary KelleyJoe & Darlene KelsoCelia KennedyRon KeplingerNancy & William KerchevalVirginia KeyserFrank KipeLyle and Diana KiserKiwanis Foundation of HagerstownSkip & Debbie KlaukaHarvey & Ruth KlineRichard KlineKelly & John KoonsMichael & Rochelle MorrellRobert & Mildred Ann MorrisonMS Johnston Co., Inc.Carlton & Joan MunsonRobin MustainEvangeline MyersHeather & Dennis MyersBo & Dixie MyersMyers Building SystemsDortha NeilKaren NelsonHarry & Donna NeufeldNew Path GroupNewville Church of the BrethrenRobert NitzellNorthwestern MutualTammera & Todd NutterHenry & Nora NyceOffi ce Suppliers, Inc.Tara & Dale OliverOliver Homes, Inc.Judith & Fred O’NealOrrstown BankHans & Hildegard OserLee & Michelle OstermanStephanie OstmannWesley & Mary Jo OswaldOtterbein United Methodist ChurchOtt’s HorticultureJim & Joanne ParkerSusan & William PatreyPaul’s Country MarketJen PeiferCindy & Michael PellegrinoMary Jane PeriniMarie & Jerry PerletPhoenix Color Corp.Photography by DalePhyllis & Charles PitzerWilliam & Ginn PlummerPodiatry Associates of HagerstownKristy PoffenbergerEdward & Marjorie PolingPotomac Bead CompanyPotomac Classical BalletPottery By Me & MoreChristine PurvesQuality First Insurance AgencyR. Bruce Carson’s JewelersWe have carefully reviewed the names listed. If you fi nd an error, please contact the Development Offi ce.Scott & Christina StoufferTom & Vivian SuffecoolCarolyn & William SumanSusquehanna BankPaul SweeneyCarolynn TeachJames & Mae TeeterJean TemplonThe Brethren Mutual Insurance CompanyThe Little GymThe Mathias Washington County TrustThe Nora Roberts FoundationThe PlumThe TempleThomas Bennett & Hunter, Inc.Kathleen ThompsonThrivent Financial for LutheransCatherine TompkinsTri-State PrintingBarbara TwiggerJohn & Lois Unger, Jr.Valley MallTammy VroomanGreg WadePaul & Mary WaldmanMaribeth WalshR Warfi eldChris WeaverCindy WeaverDanielle WebbPatricia & Jeffrey WebbHoward WeeksWeiss Brothers PaperPaul & Gloria WeiszVicki & LukasWeltyWest York Church of the BrethrenWhitetail Mountain ResortRhoda WhittingtonScott & Angela WilliamsWinchester AutoLinda WishardPaulette & Alfred WoodsonWright-Gardner InsuranceDebra YoungYounger Motorcars, Inc.Marianne ZeiglerMarilyn ZiverSteve & Julia ZoretichWilliam Zuercher

Teaching HandsLaurel Hall SchoolSometimes focusing and listening are diffi cult for a student. Being in a public school classroom with 25 other studentsis easier said than done.At Laurel Hall students with emotional disabilities thrive in a sophisticated, highly structured environment. In additionto small class sizes, students benefi t from weekly therapy sessions with a clinical social worker. Instruction isdesigned to foster social and emotional growth and development consistent with the student’s IEP (IndividualizedEducation Program) that is developed in conjunction with the student’s home school.Services are provided to anaverage of 88 students dailyin our school located on campus.Laurel Hall also providesprograms within threeWashington County schools.

Praying HandsPastoral Care and Abundant Life CounselingOften we need to just stop, reflect and pray. Our chaplains are available toinpatients who request spiritual guidance or grief counseling. The Pastoral Careprogram is available to people of all faiths, as well as those without a particularreligion.Abundant Life Counseling is also available on an outpatient basis for those seekingfaith-based, professional counseling within the framework of Biblical principles.“People with mental problems are ourneighbors. They are members of ourcongregations, members of our families;they are everywhere in this country.If we ignore their cries for help, we willbe continuing to participate in the anguishfrom which those cries for help come. Aproblem of this magnitude will not go away.Because it will not go away, and becauseof our spiritual commitments, we arecompelled to take action.”– Rosalynn Carter

Joining HandsCommunity InvolvementBrook Lane provides speakers on a variety of mental health topics for community organizations including churches,service clubs and professional conferences. With the assistance of the William and Sylvia Hunsburger Fund,education seminars are held several times a year for mental health professionals.Valuable mental health information is also shared with the general public during our community education programsheld each spring and fall. Each session is led by a mental health professional with expertise on the subject. Inaddition, a support group is held every Tuesday and Thursday for family members who have a child or adolescentcurrently admitted to the hospital or the partial hospitalization program.Volunteers are involved with many activities at Brook Lane, includingspecial education tutoring, arts & crafts, reading, music and sports withstudents and/or residents. Many also spend time gardening, performingoffi ce duties and organizing special events.As a not-for-profi t organization, Brook Lane seeks additional resourcesto support our continuum of mental health programs. Campaigns areongoing to provide funding for building projects, a benevolent fund,tree fund or necessities for residents at Stone Bridge Transitional CareHome.Volunteers donated over 1,800* hours of time! Call the Development Offi ce (301.733.0331 ext. 272) to learn moreabout our volunteer and development programs. Many hands make light work. – John Heywood

Guiding HandsBoard of Directors and Brook Lane Leadership TeamBoard of DirectorsCassandra Latimer, ChairRonald Gipe, Vice ChairMichael Gardner, SecretaryCindy Pellegrino, TreasurerDavid BakerRonald BowerLorraine EbyRay GeigleyZonya GoodKenneth GraberHeather MyersDortha NeilMarjorie PolingDavid Wampler, MDBrook Lane Leadership TeamR. Lynn Rushing, CEOJason Allen, MBA, RNPat Bourdeau, PHRJude Boyer-Patrick, MDJ. Emmet Burke, PhD, JDCatherine Byers, LCPCSharon Gladfelter, RHITDavid Gonzalez, MDPaul GyurisinRalph Hertges, MAKay Hoffman, CFRESkip Klauka, CPACurt MillerSusan PatreyVirgie Small, CDM, CFPP

Caring HandsBrook Lane Medical StaffJude Boyer-Patrick, M.D., M.P.H.Child & Adolescent PsychiatristPHP DirectorDavid Gonzalez, M.D.Adult PsychiatristMedical DirectorDaksha Patel, M.D.Adult PsychiatristJ. Emmet Burke, Ph.D., J.D.Clinical DirectorCorriene V. Kurz, M.D.Child & Adolescent PsychiatristWilliam G. Prescott, M.D.Adult PsychiatristJohn H. Carrill, M.D.Child & Adolescent PsychiatristMohammed Zubair Latif, M.D.Adult PsychiatristValerie Relacion, M.D.Child & Adolescent PsychiatristJamal Fawaz, M.D.Adult PsychiatristNumber of Patients Served*Program Children/Adolescents AdultsInpatient 664 688Outpatient 1913 765Partial Hospitalization 236Totals 2813 1453

Informative HandsReporting StatementsExpenses* Breakdown of 84% Direct Care Patient Revenues*Administration16%Inpatient Services54%Transitional Care Home16%Special EducationSchool19%Private Insurance40%Self Pay1% Medicare23%Direct Care84%Most Common Diagnosis*Children/AdolescentsBipolar DisorderMajor DepressionDepressive DisorderAdultsMajor DepressionBipolar DisorderDepressive DisorderOutpatient Services11%Our LocationsWebsite: www.brooklane.orgReport to the Community 2007Written and designed by:Kay E. Hoffman, CFRE *Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007Medicaid36%Main Campus:13218 Brook Lane DriveP.O. Box 1945Hagerstown, MD 21742-1945Meadowbrook Offices:18714 North VillageHagerstown, MD 21742Phone: 301-733-0330

Our MissionAs an expression of our Christian heritage, we are committed to utilizing ourresources carefully and creatively to provide quality behavioral health services.Our VisionA healthier community strengthened by comprehensive behavioral healthservices.Core ValuesIntegrity - Honoring our commitments and providing services in an ethical way.Compassion - Striving to understand and alleviate the suffering of others.Excellence - Seeking to do the best possible job.Service - Responding to the needs and concerns of others.P.O. Box 1945Hagerstown, MD 21742www.brooklane.org