Annual Report
2010-2011
2010-2011
575 E. Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Toll free: 800-275-0137
FCS: 775-329-0623
CCCS: 775-322-6557
Fax: 775-322-2059
Reno, NV 89502
Toll free: 800-275-0137
FCS: 775-329-0623
CCCS: 775-322-6557
Fax: 775-322-2059
Words from Executive Director…
STUART GORDON, JR.
The year 2010-2011 saw a year where the economy hit home. As our clients and State suffered financial stress, so did our Agency. Funding cuts by United Way, the discontinuance of the Consortium and threatened cuts at the State level, left FCS and CCCS fighting to find the funding to continue to provide high level services with fewer dollars. Thanks to the legislature, SAPTA, VOCA and DCFS we managed to continue all programming at the levels we have offered over the years. Our Camp was awarded “Outstanding Program for Victim Services” and our programs continued to expand to meet the needs of the community. CCCS saw increased demand for pre and post Bankruptcy Counseling and a demand to expand the Social Security Representative Payee program. Co-occurring treatment for those with substance abuse and mental health issues, continued to be a program for which FCS received recognition. Thanks to Title IVB funding, we were successful in treating increased client levels for clients in their reunification process. Our Clients continued to struggle as many lost homes and health insurance, yet with the assistance of these grant funded programs, FCS/CCCS was able to help the bulk of the referrals.
As we enter our 53nd year of service we anticipate another difficult year ahead for our clients as the Country and Nevada move out of this long-term recession. Positioned to assist, Family and Consumer Credit will be here during the difficult times and when we as a State emerge in a new and healthy fiscal economy. –Stuart Gordon, Jr., Executive Director
STUART GORDON, JR.
The year 2010-2011 saw a year where the economy hit home. As our clients and State suffered financial stress, so did our Agency. Funding cuts by United Way, the discontinuance of the Consortium and threatened cuts at the State level, left FCS and CCCS fighting to find the funding to continue to provide high level services with fewer dollars. Thanks to the legislature, SAPTA, VOCA and DCFS we managed to continue all programming at the levels we have offered over the years. Our Camp was awarded “Outstanding Program for Victim Services” and our programs continued to expand to meet the needs of the community. CCCS saw increased demand for pre and post Bankruptcy Counseling and a demand to expand the Social Security Representative Payee program. Co-occurring treatment for those with substance abuse and mental health issues, continued to be a program for which FCS received recognition. Thanks to Title IVB funding, we were successful in treating increased client levels for clients in their reunification process. Our Clients continued to struggle as many lost homes and health insurance, yet with the assistance of these grant funded programs, FCS/CCCS was able to help the bulk of the referrals.
As we enter our 53nd year of service we anticipate another difficult year ahead for our clients as the Country and Nevada move out of this long-term recession. Positioned to assist, Family and Consumer Credit will be here during the difficult times and when we as a State emerge in a new and healthy fiscal economy. –Stuart Gordon, Jr., Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TERMS:
Fred Hinners- President 5/13
Becky Blank- Vice President 11/12
John Emerick– Secretary 8/13
Rod Jorgensen-Treasurer 11/13
Christine O’Gara 10/13, Anne Steckline 7/12, Mark McKibben 7/16
David Gamble 2/13, Louise Curtis 3/13, Theresa Auld 7/16 John Aberasturi 3/13- Vickie Bailey 8/13
Fred Hinners- President 5/13
Becky Blank- Vice President 11/12
John Emerick– Secretary 8/13
Rod Jorgensen-Treasurer 11/13
Christine O’Gara 10/13, Anne Steckline 7/12, Mark McKibben 7/16
David Gamble 2/13, Louise Curtis 3/13, Theresa Auld 7/16 John Aberasturi 3/13- Vickie Bailey 8/13
THOUGHTS FROM….
Board President, Fred Hinners:
The phrase “Give me a thread and I’ll make you a shirt,” is and adage that seems to apply to Family Counseling Service. As with most non-profits in difficult financial times, we look for ways to persevere and continue to provide services to our clientele. Our more than 50 years in serving the Reno area is an achievement in itself, one that validates the dedication of our staff and our value to the various agencies that provide the bulk of our funding.
We provide substance abuse counseling, credit and bankruptcy counseling, counseling for depression and sexual and emotional abuse. Work is done by a small paid staff and contract therapists.
Our value is also demonstrated by our continued good standing with a national accrediting organization. We are one of the few social service agencies in the area going through a rigorous evaluation every four years by the Council on Accreditation. Every program of the agency is certified.
Family Counseling was able to offer increased assistance this past year. We added hours a psychiatrist was available; and added a paralegal to assist with bankruptcy paperwork if financially challenged clients cannot be helped by a debt management plan.
We held our annual retreat for children: a weeklong camp held at Eagle Lake to help children heal from the wounds and betrayal of sexual abuse. We also held a weekend retreat for foster children who are about to leave the control of the state system and give them practical help on how to handle their finances.
One of our highest-profile programs is Aly’s Prom Closet, which helps disadvantaged youth by providing prom dresses and tuxes.
Our board, management and staff will continue to work hard to provide as many needed services as possible to the public at large. Our goal continues to be “helping hearts and home.” We look forward to serving another 50 years.
Board President, Fred Hinners:
The phrase “Give me a thread and I’ll make you a shirt,” is and adage that seems to apply to Family Counseling Service. As with most non-profits in difficult financial times, we look for ways to persevere and continue to provide services to our clientele. Our more than 50 years in serving the Reno area is an achievement in itself, one that validates the dedication of our staff and our value to the various agencies that provide the bulk of our funding.
We provide substance abuse counseling, credit and bankruptcy counseling, counseling for depression and sexual and emotional abuse. Work is done by a small paid staff and contract therapists.
Our value is also demonstrated by our continued good standing with a national accrediting organization. We are one of the few social service agencies in the area going through a rigorous evaluation every four years by the Council on Accreditation. Every program of the agency is certified.
Family Counseling was able to offer increased assistance this past year. We added hours a psychiatrist was available; and added a paralegal to assist with bankruptcy paperwork if financially challenged clients cannot be helped by a debt management plan.
We held our annual retreat for children: a weeklong camp held at Eagle Lake to help children heal from the wounds and betrayal of sexual abuse. We also held a weekend retreat for foster children who are about to leave the control of the state system and give them practical help on how to handle their finances.
One of our highest-profile programs is Aly’s Prom Closet, which helps disadvantaged youth by providing prom dresses and tuxes.
Our board, management and staff will continue to work hard to provide as many needed services as possible to the public at large. Our goal continues to be “helping hearts and home.” We look forward to serving another 50 years.
Program Managers:
Executive Director: Stuart Gordon
Business Manager: Robert Lefever
Clinical Supervisor: Tari Hagan Addictions Program Manager: Karen Blumenthal
CCCS Manager: Elizabeth Estes Front Office Manager: Kaydee Faulstich
Executive Director: Stuart Gordon
Business Manager: Robert Lefever
Clinical Supervisor: Tari Hagan Addictions Program Manager: Karen Blumenthal
CCCS Manager: Elizabeth Estes Front Office Manager: Kaydee Faulstich
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
2010/2011
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE OF NORTHERN NEVADA:
Consumer Credit Counseling Service provides free credit education, comprehensive budget review and individual counseling to help individuals resolve financial problems and become financially self sufficient. CCCS is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, for a minimal fee, offers pre and post bankruptcy counseling required by the U.S. Department of Justice.
ALY’S PROM CLOSET 2010:
Aly’s Prom Closet successfully completed its 9th year giving a record number of local teens the opportunity to attend their school proms. With the support of local companies, volunteers, and individual donations, financially challenged teens and all foster children were able to have what they needed and wanted to attend their prom. The program provides free prom dresses and tuxedos, as well as prom accessories. This year, Shoppers Square generously provided the location for the program. Soroptomists and other giving volunteers staffed Aly’s. The program continues to be supported by the entire community through donations of dresses and other prom related items and financial donations.
“SUMMER OF HEALING” 20010: TREATMENT CAMP for sexually abused kids:
Children and teens that have been sexually abused can experience recovery from this unique camp only to these young survivors. The free, week- long camp is staffed by trained professionals and other volunteers who help by counseling the children and teaching them positive coping skills. The camp couples the counseling element with the fun activities of camping. It was held at the Ronald McDonald Camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and helped lead 38 children on the road to recovery.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT:
Family Counseling Service offers addiction treatment through group and individual counseling services for an adults with substance abuse issues.
CORE PROGRAM:
The Core program assists many adults who suffer from addictions and co-occurring mental health issues through out-patient counseling services. This program is located at the Northern Nevada Mental Health Facility
PAYEE PROGRAM:
Family Counseling Service’s Payee Program assists individuals receiving Social Security with management of their financial obligations. The successful program, coordinated by Elizabeth Estes, is a much needed service to seniors, SSI, SDI and SSA clients in Washoe County.
FOURTH ANNUAL CCCS FINANCIAL CAMP:
Family Counseling Service in partnership with Washoe County is holding the fourth annual financial camp for foster children who will be outing the foster care system and stepping out on their own. The camp will provide education and tools needed to financial establish independence. Professional guest speakers will train the young adults on a variety of topics such as credit, employment, money management and financial responsibilities.
FREE WEEKLY GROUPS:
• Adults Molested as Children – Monday from 6-7pm
• Teen Survivors of Sexual Abuse – Thursday from 4-5pm
• Kid Survivors of Sexual Abuse – Wednesday from 4-5pm
Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors who gave so generously of time and finances. The support and confidence in Family Counseling Service was incredible!
FCS would like to give special appreciation to the following individuals and companies for extraordinary support in 2010-2011:
Ralph Cazazza
Macy’s
Freeman Decorating
Anne Steckline
Camp Ronald McDonald
Debbie Barker
Prater College of Beauty
Raley’s Supermarkets
Reno Gazette Journal
SAPTA
Selix Formal Wear
Shoppers Square
Siobhan McAndrews
Soroptomists International
Sparks Tribune
Robert Mitchell School of Beauty
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
United Way of Northern Nevada
Vassar Storage
VOCA
Washoe County Social Services
2010/2011
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE OF NORTHERN NEVADA:
Consumer Credit Counseling Service provides free credit education, comprehensive budget review and individual counseling to help individuals resolve financial problems and become financially self sufficient. CCCS is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, for a minimal fee, offers pre and post bankruptcy counseling required by the U.S. Department of Justice.
ALY’S PROM CLOSET 2010:
Aly’s Prom Closet successfully completed its 9th year giving a record number of local teens the opportunity to attend their school proms. With the support of local companies, volunteers, and individual donations, financially challenged teens and all foster children were able to have what they needed and wanted to attend their prom. The program provides free prom dresses and tuxedos, as well as prom accessories. This year, Shoppers Square generously provided the location for the program. Soroptomists and other giving volunteers staffed Aly’s. The program continues to be supported by the entire community through donations of dresses and other prom related items and financial donations.
“SUMMER OF HEALING” 20010: TREATMENT CAMP for sexually abused kids:
Children and teens that have been sexually abused can experience recovery from this unique camp only to these young survivors. The free, week- long camp is staffed by trained professionals and other volunteers who help by counseling the children and teaching them positive coping skills. The camp couples the counseling element with the fun activities of camping. It was held at the Ronald McDonald Camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and helped lead 38 children on the road to recovery.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT:
Family Counseling Service offers addiction treatment through group and individual counseling services for an adults with substance abuse issues.
CORE PROGRAM:
The Core program assists many adults who suffer from addictions and co-occurring mental health issues through out-patient counseling services. This program is located at the Northern Nevada Mental Health Facility
PAYEE PROGRAM:
Family Counseling Service’s Payee Program assists individuals receiving Social Security with management of their financial obligations. The successful program, coordinated by Elizabeth Estes, is a much needed service to seniors, SSI, SDI and SSA clients in Washoe County.
FOURTH ANNUAL CCCS FINANCIAL CAMP:
Family Counseling Service in partnership with Washoe County is holding the fourth annual financial camp for foster children who will be outing the foster care system and stepping out on their own. The camp will provide education and tools needed to financial establish independence. Professional guest speakers will train the young adults on a variety of topics such as credit, employment, money management and financial responsibilities.
FREE WEEKLY GROUPS:
• Adults Molested as Children – Monday from 6-7pm
• Teen Survivors of Sexual Abuse – Thursday from 4-5pm
• Kid Survivors of Sexual Abuse – Wednesday from 4-5pm
Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors who gave so generously of time and finances. The support and confidence in Family Counseling Service was incredible!
FCS would like to give special appreciation to the following individuals and companies for extraordinary support in 2010-2011:
Ralph Cazazza
Macy’s
Freeman Decorating
Anne Steckline
Camp Ronald McDonald
Debbie Barker
Prater College of Beauty
Raley’s Supermarkets
Reno Gazette Journal
SAPTA
Selix Formal Wear
Shoppers Square
Siobhan McAndrews
Soroptomists International
Sparks Tribune
Robert Mitchell School of Beauty
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
United Way of Northern Nevada
Vassar Storage
VOCA
Washoe County Social Services
AGENCY CLIENTS SERVED 2010-2011
Program: Clients Served:
Counseling/Mental Health 983
Sexual Abuse Treatment Camp 38
Financial Education Camp 32
Aly’s Prom Closet 450
Addiction Treatment 267
Consumer Credit Counseling: 485
Bankruptcy Counseling 765
Education Programs 17 seminars
Credit Counseling 1,250
TOTAL AGENCY CLIENTS: 3,020
Program: Clients Served:
Counseling/Mental Health 983
Sexual Abuse Treatment Camp 38
Financial Education Camp 32
Aly’s Prom Closet 450
Addiction Treatment 267
Consumer Credit Counseling: 485
Bankruptcy Counseling 765
Education Programs 17 seminars
Credit Counseling 1,250
TOTAL AGENCY CLIENTS: 3,020
AGENCY REVENUE 2010-2011:
Revenue Source Amount
Public/Government Grants $586,339.00
Fairshare $50,570.00
United Way $28,981.00
Fundraising /Miscellaneous $10,546.00
Fees for Services $315,000.00
Interest/Miscellaneous __$30.00
TOTAL REVENUE $991,446
Revenue Source Amount
Public/Government Grants $586,339.00
Fairshare $50,570.00
United Way $28,981.00
Fundraising /Miscellaneous $10,546.00
Fees for Services $315,000.00
Interest/Miscellaneous __$30.00
TOTAL REVENUE $991,446
Mission Statement…
Family Counseling Service, established in 1959, is a local, non¬profit, United Way agency helping children, adults, and families resolve mental health issues and/or debt problems. Our mission is to strengthen individuals and families to meet the opportunities and challenges of a changing world.
Services….
Through our professional staff who practice in a wide variety of specialty areas, we provide a holistic approach to address multi¬ple problems often present in a person's life—problems such as: parent-child tension; marriage and couple difficulties; drug and alcohol dependency; physical, sexual and emotional abuse; fam¬ily violence; anger management; stress and depression; work-related problems; loss and grief; child and adolescent issues; and debt management.
The Annual report is a publication of Family Counseling Service, this publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services(MHDS), Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency(SAPTA) through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment(SAPT) Block Grant form the Department of Health and Human Services(DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMSA) and VOCA. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, VOCA nor the State of Nevada MHDS or SAPTA.
Family Counseling Service, established in 1959, is a local, non¬profit, United Way agency helping children, adults, and families resolve mental health issues and/or debt problems. Our mission is to strengthen individuals and families to meet the opportunities and challenges of a changing world.
Services….
Through our professional staff who practice in a wide variety of specialty areas, we provide a holistic approach to address multi¬ple problems often present in a person's life—problems such as: parent-child tension; marriage and couple difficulties; drug and alcohol dependency; physical, sexual and emotional abuse; fam¬ily violence; anger management; stress and depression; work-related problems; loss and grief; child and adolescent issues; and debt management.
The Annual report is a publication of Family Counseling Service, this publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services(MHDS), Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Agency(SAPTA) through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment(SAPT) Block Grant form the Department of Health and Human Services(DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMSA) and VOCA. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. DHHS, SAMHSA, VOCA nor the State of Nevada MHDS or SAPTA.