“I wanted to deal with human issues; get to know my clients and help them to improve their lives,” commented Mendelovicz. “One doesn’t have to sit in a corner and suffer with mental health issues.”

As a result of her desire to help others, Dr. Mendelovicz received her certification in adult psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology earlier this month. This certification is a testament to Mendelovicz’s ability and qualifications.

Coviello was among 24 individuals who presented at the conference and focused her discussion on the “inadequacies of the two gender paradigm”. A New Hampshire native, Coviello received her master’s degree in education and health counseling from Plymouth State University.

“As Director of Emergency Services, Amy will be responsible for a wide range of areas including our 24 hour emergency hotline, training of and communication with local law enforcement, and development of our telemedicine network” stated Coughlin.

Working collaboratively with local law enforcement and LRG Healthcare, the GBH Emergency Services Department saw over 600 patients in 2005 that were experiencing a mental health crisis.

“The ES team provides a service to the community that is invaluable. It is an honor to be part of this team, to be able to help in times of crisis, and to know that we are providing compassionate, quality care 24/7,” commented Sullivan.

Originally from Amherst, NY, Sullivan attended Cornell University and then received a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston University. She has been working in the mental health field since 1993. Sullivan has been employed by GBH for the past five years.

Gibbs assumes responsibility for ensuring adult client needs are met in a timely and appropriate manner throughout the Genesis Behavioral Health network. She will continue to oversee all Adult, Family and Children programs in the Plymouth area.

Traynor assumes responsibility for the continuous improvement of services offered by GBH throughout the greater Laconia and Plymouth communities.

“It is expected that this organizational change will bring about an integration of programs and staff that will ensure a high quality of mental health care throughout our communities,” said Michael Coughlin, “Expanding Gibbs’ role allows GBH to provide consistent, quality services to clients across our area.”

Gibbs joined GBH in 1987 and most recently served as Director of Plymouth Services. An active community member, Gibbs is a member of the Plymouth State University Counselor Education and School Psychology Advisory Board, serves on the Board of Voices Against Violence and actively supports the Pemi-Bridge House. Gibbs holds a Master of Arts from the University of New Hampshire and is a licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Traynor joined the GBH in 2003 and has held various positions, most recently Director of Adult Services. Traynor received her Masters in Counseling Mental Health from Johnson State College in Johnson Vermont. “We are pleased to have Rosie leading our quality improvement initiative,” said Coughlin. “Rosie brings twenty (20) years of experience in the human services field including direct and administrative services at both the local and state level.”

Genesis Behavioral Health (GBH) is the Lakes Region’s Community Mental Health Center. GBH provides services and programs to the Community’s children, adults and elderly. For further information contact GBH at 603-524-1100 or visit their website at www.genesisbh.org