1997 Year In Review                    

LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION

-- 31,641 pieces distributed including 2,107 on depression--6 tapes on the topic of depression, 1,742 placed on Cummins Outpatient Waiting Room literature rack, 2,383 at libraries in May for Mental Health Month, and 391 pieces at summer/fall booths & health fairs (including 359 self-esteem and 250 parenting packets).

WORKSHOPS/COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

--295 different parents with children under 8 years of age attended 19 classes (67 educational hours) of the court-mandated program "Helping Children Through The Divorce."

--Depression and Anxiety Disorders Screening Days each were collaborative 4-hour educational efforts with MHAHC, Cummins MHC, and Hendricks Community Hospital. 32 total different individuals attended and completed the inventories, reviewed results with a trained professional, and received additional information.

--"1,2,3,4 Parent!" 3-session/6 hour series was held once and reached 11 different parents with topics of you and your child, preventing problems, and encouraging positive behavior.

--"Active Parenting Today!" 4-session/8 hour series was held 2 times and reached 34 different parents with topics of active and democratic parenting, instilling courage and self-esteem, understanding your child, developing responsibility, and winning cooperation.

--"Active Parenting of Teens!" 4-session/8 hour series was held 2 times and reached 23 different parents with same topics above plus the challenge of alcohol/drugs and parenting and teen sexuality.

--"The Parenting Project" 5-session/12.5 hour parenting workshops were held in the fall and reached 57 parents with condensed versions of "Active Parenting Today!." Active Parenting of Teens!" and Helping Your Children Succeed in School."

--"You & Your Aging Parent" 3 session/9 hour series was held 2 times and reached 35 total different individuals desiring to break down barriers, strengthen relationships, understand needs, and foster positive communications with their parent/relative/friend.

--"Grief and the Holidays" 2 hour educational program reached 54 persons and provided suggestions and coping techniques for handling holiday feelings plus a memorial candle-lighting ceremony.

--Presentations on the topics "Coping With Stress" to an estimated 55 Danville Rotary Club members, "The Importance of Your Social Health" to approximately 25 Singles Over 40. "Mental Health Tips & Volunteer Opportunities with MHAHC to about 15 Widowed Persons Support Group members "Adult Self-Esteem" to 5 Adult ADHD Support Group members and "Stress Management" to 30 members of the Danville

Business & Professional Women's Association.

--"May Is Mental Health Month" Educational Panel on childhood mental health issues.

--Many support groups offered additional community mental health programs in conjunction with their support group sessions on a wide variety of topics.

OTHER EDUCATION/OUTREACH PROGRAMS

--529 information and referral calls/walk-ins--MHAHC participation in United Way "Youth Day of Caring."

--2 different individuals received basic clothing personal care items from MHAHC Emergency Lift.

--MHAHC booths & literature distribution at United Airlines Wellness Fair (4.5 hours), Drug House Odyssey (12 hours). Drug Free Family Day (25 hours), Community ChildCare Center Health/Safety Day (4 hours), and Brownsburg July 4 Extravaganza (24 hours).

--Panel presentation on MHAHC support groups, parenting classes, etc. to Plainfield Middle School parents

--Presentation to Plainfield Kiwanis Club about MHAHC and Drop In Center.

--"May Is Mental Health Month" Activities: Community Mental Health Fair (4 hours). Anxiety Disorders Screening Day (reported above, and Childhood Mental Health Issues Panel (reported above).

--MHAHC Kids Games & Parent Packets distributed at Beasley's Apple Festival-Danville, Plainfield Quaker Days Craft Festival, F. S. / Step Ahead Council Young Children's Health Fair, Plainfield WalMart (pkts. only)

--MHAHC car entry with candy/literature distributed in Plainfield Quaker Days Parade.

CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITIES

--2,000 pocket size Teen Help Lines & 5,000 Report Card inserts were distributed.

--139 pre-schoolers--topics of feelings / behavior--42 presentations—21 ed. Hours (mental health early ed. program)

--103 K & 1st graders—"My Anger Book"--Avon Outdoor Ed. Day--2.5 ed. hours.

--842 2nd graders--mental health book reading programs of "Don't Pop Your Cork," "Don't Feed the Monster." "Don't Rant / Rave." "Don't Despair"--5 co. elem. schools - Cummins Camp--19 ed. hours.

--604 third graders--"I'm Thumbody Special"--9 schools--28 educational hours.

--248 third graders--"Respect Yourself and Others, Too"--3 schools--12 educational hours.

--164 second/fourth graders--Van Buren Elem. Reading Fair--anger control readings-3.5 educational hours.

--745 fifth graders—"I Like Being ME"--1O schools--31 educational hours.

--22 sixth graders—"Anger Management"-- 1 elem. school-- l educational hour.

--22 sixth graders—"Conflict Resolution"-- l elem. school--1 educational hour.

--20 seventh graders--"Handling Emotions"-- 1 junior high school-- 1 educational hour.

--150 seventh graders—"Suicide Prevention"--1 junior high school--10 educational hours.

--7 sixth/seventh graders--"Respect Yourself & Others Too"--Girl Scout Troop-1 educational hour.

--447 eighth graders—"Claire’s Story" (Youth Depression)--2 Jr. Hi/1 middle schools--30 educational hours.

--104 youth, 11-14 yr.--Red Cross Child Care/Discipline/Child Development.--2 libraries/1 church-48 ed. hours.

--93 high school teens—"Depression/Suicide"-- 1 high school--3 educational hours.

--42 high school teens-Stigma/Mental Illness "Interference" Program--2 high schools/4 educational hours.

--761 high school teens--"Dangerous Dating"-4 high schools--78 educational hours.

--166 high school teens--date rape prevention program--1 high school--7 educational hours.

--5 junior high school teens--Junior Mental Health Association participants (group began 10/97)

TOTAL CHILDREN'S HEALTH HOURS FOR THE YEAR = 301

CHRISTMAS GIFT LIFT

--716 different individuals rec'd gifts (Larue Carter/Logansport/Richmond/Cummins MHC/HC Ctrs. Co. Hm.

--$1,614 was contributed by businesses/groups/individuals for gift purchases.

--Estimated cash value of donated gifts in box donations--$3,512.37 + $2,565.00 value of donated gifts for Larue Carter/Madison/Richmond/Cummins participants. Total value of donated gifts--$6,077.37.

--Cash contributions value of donated gifts $7,691.37. Est. total # of gifts distributed --1,873.

MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS-Total-260 sessions for 517.75 hours with 406 participants.

--Drop In Center-24 sessions for 48 hours with 40 different participants.

--Adult Attention Deficit Disorder-7 sessions for 10.5 hours with 18 different participants.

--Attention Deficit Disorder (child/adolescents)-8 sessions for 16 hours with 23 different participants.

--Depression/Manic Depression-21 sessions for 31.5 hours with 29 different participants.

-- Single Parents-3 sessions for 5 hours with 13 different participants.

--Women's Issues-22 sessions for 35.5 hours with 11 different participants.

--Anxiety-20 sessions for 25.5 hours with 34 different participants.

--Singles Over 40--60 sessions for 220 hours with 126 different participants.

--Families (of individuals with mental illness)-- 10 sessions for 17 hours with 16 different participants.

--Grief- 11 sessions for 16.5 hours with 22 different participants.

--Parents of Troubled Teens-4 sessions for 4.75 hours with 3 different participants.

--Widowed Persons-36 sessions for 72.5 hours with 52 different participants.

--Divorce Recovery-10 sessions for 15 hours with 19 different participants.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

--Friendly Visiting-307 hours & 29 volunteers

--Fundraising-310 hours (72 volunteers)

--Clerical-192 hours (3 volunteers reporting)

--Gift Lift-511 hours (15 volunteers + groups)

FUND RAISING EFFORTS

--534 wreaths (total all 3 sizes) sold this 9th sale year

--"I'm Thumbody Special" Shirt Sales promote this program effort & self-esteem.

--78 individuals/groups/businesses joined MHAHC with paid memberships for a total of $2,970.

--5th Annual Valentine Send A Hug Project provided 419 -HUGS" & gifts from lovable bears!

--3rd Annual Haunted Bridge Flea Market/Craft Festival Booth Rentals/Garage Sale

--Food Concessions for Flyer Garage Sale, Danville Fun Festival, Beasley's, Plainfield Spring Fest., plus.

--Mental health education children's books sale (Monster/Cork/Rant/Despair), thanks to Dr. Adolf Moser.

--Other projects/contributions: Dr. Gabe Gachaw, IIMC Fun Fest, Avon H. S. Volleyball, "Divorce" program net., Beasley's Apple Pie Contest, kids games, PSI Employee Incentive Program (Kay Hughes), WalMart Foundation, Drop In Center contributors. and especially United Way Contributions (THANKS !)

--Board Meetings-138 hours & 31 members

--Facilitators-146 hours (5 volunteers reporting)

--Wreaths-144 hours (25 volunteers)

--Misc. activities-72 hours (groups & aging parents prog.)

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