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The Lakes Region Planned Giving Collaborative (LRPGC) is offering a free seminar entitled, “The Charitable Giving Landscape and Strategies That Work”. This session is ideal for individuals, young and old, who have or are considering giving to a charitable cause. Attendees will receive a brief overview of the current charitable landscape as well as how the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund can help to support local non-profit organizations. “In 2007, Americans donated $306 billion to charities,” stated This seminar is free of charge and open to the public. To register call Kelly at 524-1100 ext. 445. Formed in 2006 by founding partners Community Health & Hospice, Genesis Behavioral Health, LRGHealthcare and |
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| On April 1st, President Bush signed a proclamation recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. “Children are the hope and promise of our Nation, and our society has a special duty to ensure young Americans get the care and attention they need to succeed in life,” writes Bush.
Locally, many social service agencies and groups have worked to lessen the impact of child abuse. One such group, The Trauma Intervention Program, a partnership between Genesis Behavioral Health, Child and Family Services of NH, and New Beginnings, serves a number of child abuse victims. “Between October 2006 and September 2007, our program served 90 children suffering from trauma related to abuse,” commented Laura Deschenes, the Child Trauma Outreach Clinician and coordinator for the Trauma Intervention Program. “The effects of their trauma are profound; poor school performance, court involvement, and high risk behaviors. We are grateful that we have been able to reach this many children, but we know there are many more out there.” According to the NH Department of Health and Human Services, 894 children were victims of child abuse in fiscal year 2005. Of those 60% were victims of neglect, 20% were physically abused, and 20% were sexually abused. During that same year, Belknap County had the fourth highest rate of child maltreatment for those aged 0 to 17. For further information on the Trauma Intervention Program or to access services for a child victim of abuse, contact Laura Deschenes, at 603-524-1100 ext. 279. The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) is made possible by a grant awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, and administered through the NH Department of Justice. TIP seeks to educate the public about childhood trauma and its effects while providing clinical treatment and peer support for those affected. |
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You are cordially invited to attend... EMPOWERMENT A gathering to help people wondering about…
Consumers of community mental health services and family members are invited to attend an informational session promoting empowerment and recovery. An array of topics will be explored including effective self-advocacy, how work affects my benefits, and how to know what is available to me through my community mental health center and my own journey of recovery. Please join us in learning, sharing and discussing with statewide experts as we discuss strategies that will help us to get the most from our state mental health services. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 To register, or for more information, contact Dorinda Downing at 603-271-5000 or ddowning@dhhs.state.nh.us. Register early, as space is limited. Registration deadline is April 15, 2008. Sponsored by the NH Bureau of Behavioral Health and To view the most recent newsletter of the Office of Consumer and Family Affairs please click here. |
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| Margaret Pritchard, Executive Director of Genesis Behavioral Health, hosted a Greater Laconia-Weirs Beach Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Wednesday, March 12th from 5PM - 7PM at the Genesis office at 111 Church St in Laconia. |
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| Chamber Ambassador Carly Morris from Northway Bank met with Chief Financial Officer Eugene Friedman, Executive Director Maggie Pritchard, Chief of Staff/Medical Director John Richmond, MD and Director of Public Relations Kelly Untiet (all from Genesis Behavioral Health) to discuss Business After Hours, March 12, 5-7 PM, at the Genesis office, 111 Church Street, Laconia. Assisting with the plans is Chamber Ambassador Carol Cantin from NH Employment Security | ||||||||||||
| Genesis is the Lakes Region’s Community Mental Health Center providing mental and behavioral health services to children, adults and the elderly in Belknap and southern Grafton Counties.
For over 40 years, the staff at Genesis has placed thousands of individuals on the path to recovery from mental illness through individual and group counseling and psychiatric evaluations. Providing those who are most challenged by their illness with support for basic life skills such as public interaction and stable employment. The agency also works to foster stronger family relationships and communities. Genesis provides emergency mental health services 24 hours a day 7 days a week. As a leader in the use of technology in health care, Genesis will be offering demonstrations of their cutting edge telemedicine equipment. Information and educational materials will also be available and several staff members will be on hand to answer questions about the agency and the work it does. In addition to receiving valuable information on mental health, an array of refreshments will be available. Please come to this great event on March 12th from 5PM - 7PM. Members, non-members and invited guests are welcome. Each person who attends will be entered into a door prize raffle. Please RSVP to the Chamber for this event at 524-5531. For further information or directions visit http://www.genesisbh.org/. |
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| Ann Nichols of Gilford has been named as President of the Genesis Behavioral Health board of directors. Nichols, who joined the Genesis board in 2003, has served as Treasurer and played a key role in strategic planning for the agency. | ||||||||||||
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| Ann Nichols of Gilford has been named as President of the Genesis Behavioral Health board of directors. Nichols, who joined the Genesis board in 2003, has served as Treasurer and played a key role in strategic planning for the agency. “We are pleased to have Ann in this new role,” stated Margaret Pritchard, Executive Director of Genesis. “Her passion for the cause of mental health coupled with her tremendous skills will serve our organization well as we move toward increased financial sustainability.” Nichols is currently a Vice President and Laconia Office Manager for Laconia Savings Bank. In addition to volunteering on the Genesis board, she is actively involved in a number of local charities including the American Cancer Society, Make A Wish Foundation, the Salvation Army and serves as a Loan Executive for the 2007 Lakes Region United Way campaign. “Genesis is a great asset to the community,” commented Nichols. “I am excited to work together with my fellow board members and our staff to create an environment where those who need mental health services receive them.” |
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Guest speakers Keiron O’Brien of Fidelity Charitable Services and Dalton Gustafson of Fidelity Advisor Funds will present the seminar on Thursday, August 21st in the