FTC GolfEvent continues support of behavioral health needs for children

By Leslie MillsFor the Children FoundationDirectorFor the Children Foundation hosted its first charity golf tournament 16 years ago at Royal Oaks Golf Course in Knob Noster.

The founding purpose of the event was to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention for youth. The event was scheduled to coincide with suicide awareness month each year.

However, a year later, the focus moved beyond the borders of Missouri.

Falling the weekend after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2011, the golf tournament joined the rest of the nation in solidarity with those most closely impacted by the tragedy. Event organizers dedicated half of the funds raised to help provide behavioral health services for families most affected by the attacks. In addition, the golf tournament supported the International, Medical and Educational Trust (IMET) that provided trauma training for teachers working with youth.

What has remained a constant, even when the world around us hasn’t, is that the For the Children Golf Tournament

supports behavioral health efforts where they are needed most. As the 16th Annual tournament approaches, FTC continues to provide help for the children and adolescents, along with their families, in Missouri and Louisiana under the Compass Health umbrella.

Five different golf courses hosted the tournament before the event landed at its current home of Old Kinderhook in 2011. Our goal is always to make a wonderful experience for the golfers and educate our business partners and participants on the need for mental health services, research and education in our communities.

The golf tournament has become one of the largest mental health fundraisers

in the state of Missouri. Help us keep its momentum going by engaging families, friends, acquaintances and golfers who would be interested in supporting our mission and to make a difference in the lives of children and their families in need.

Join us on August 12-13 at Old Kinderhook Golf Course in Camdenton for amazing golfing, great fund and an amazing cause. Email Leslie Mills for more information.

The Huddle

Valuing diversity improves lives

As a member of the Compass Health team, you have a unique opportunity to enjoy continuous personal and professional growth by embracing the attributes of a Compass Champion. These include being committed to service

excellence; being committed to personal excellence; and being team oriented, collaborative and valuing diversity.

The last attribute – valuing diversity – might not seem as important as the others, but research tells a different story. “McKinsey’s research shows that gender-diverse companies are 15 percent more likely to outperform their peers and ethnically-diverse companies are 35 percent more likely to do the same. Catalyst research shows that companies with more women on the board statistically outperform their peers over a long period of time. Deloitte Australia research shows that inclusive teams outperform their peers by 80 percent in team-based assessments.” (Forbes, December 2015, J. Bersin)

Does this surprise you?

If you think about it, it only makes sense. Each Compass team member’s unique experiences, talents and skills, bring limitless resources to us personally and professionally. When we tap into those resources, work becomes fun. Our team becomes stronger as we ignite each

other’s creativity and solve problems. People feel good about themselves and their peers resulting in a more productive workforce.

Feeling included and appreciated increases loyalty. People feel a sense of belonging which leads to staff retention. In a nutshell, valuing each other’s differences (race, ethnicity, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, etc.) makes our organization more effective and opens the door to a more harmonious life personally and professionally.

Compass Health has a committee called Accessibility and Inclusion. This committee is working to establish a framework that will keep the idea of “valuing diversity” at top of mind. It will help bring forth each of our diverse gifts to strengthen our services and enhance our work experiences.

Consider the following facts as you move throughout your day. Our world is changing. By embracing these changes now, Compass Health will be more effective, compassionate and peaceful… and so will you!

From Sahara Consulting, LLC (Diversity and Inclusion Consultants)

• The changing demographics in the United States: Minorities – currently about one-third of the U.S. population – is expected to become the majority by 2042. Hispanics will account for 9.9 percent of all U.S. buying power; African-Americans will have an 8.8 percent share; and Asians will represent a 5.4 percent share. • Globalization: The changing faces – in terms of language, culture, and religion – of both customers and workers will represent an even more diverse mix. • Generational gaps: The new trend of people living longer and retiring later means that four distinct generations will be working side by side – conservatives, baby boomers, Generation X and Generation Y or Millennials – each with its own mind-set, work habits, technology attitudes, and customs.

Thought of the Month:“Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.”

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News and Notes Compass Health awarded $700,000 for oral health care

• Compass Health was awarded $700,000 through the Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Human and Human Services (HHS), to bolster its oral health offerings and expand its current reach. • • HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced nearly $156 million in total funding to support 420 health centers in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to increase access to integrated oral health care services and improve oral health outcomes for Health Center Program patients. This funding enables health centers to expand integrated oral health care services and increase the number of patients served. With these awards, health centers across the country will increase their oral health service capacity by hiring approximately 1,600 new dentists, dental hygienists, assistants, aides, and technicians to treat nearly 785,000 new patients.

BETTER & BETTER

Suggestion box provides access to leadership

We are excited to introduce the Bright Ideas for a BETTTER & BETTER Compass Health Network virtual suggestion box. The link to the suggestion box can also be found in the Weblinks section of Crider Health Center’s Intranet and on the main page of SharePoint for Pathways and Royal Oaks employees. We are happy to accept suggestions regarding ways to improve customer service, communication and integration as well as enhance our BETTER & BETTER culture.

We encourage you to talk with your Crider Ambassador or CEAT Team representative about your suggestions; however, if you would like to make a written suggestion, feel free to leave it here.

All suggestions will be reviewed by the Jennifer Frye, Director of Employee Engagement, as well as Linda Grgurich, President of Pathways Community Health, and Laura Heebner, President of Crider

Laura Heebner Crider

President

Health Center. Suggestions needing additional input may also be reviewed by the Ambassador and CEAT Teams and/or other Compass Health Team members for brainstorming and feedback.

If you choose to provide your name with your suggestion, Linda or Laura will respond personally to your suggestion.

We value your feedback!!

Zero Suicide

Survey seeks input from agency staff

Compass Health is making a commitment to improve care for our customers who are at risk for suicide.

Please fill out this survey to aid an overall organizational mission to adopt a system-wide approach to caring for individuals who are suicidal. The results of this survey will be used to help us determine the training needs of our staff.

All responses are anonymous. Please answer items honestly so that we can best serve both our staff and customers. Please be thoughtful about your answers even if you do not work directly with suicidal clients. We believe that suicide prevention is a shared responsibility among everyone in our organization. Unless otherwise indicated, please mark only one answer.

This survey should take take about five minutes to complete.

By answering this survey, you give your consent to participate; however, you may terminate your participation at any time. If you have any questions, contact any member of the Zero Suicide work group, Katrina McDonald, Melissa Hildebrandt, Sindy Armstrong or Kendra Hines.

Professional Development

Early child behavioral health care; Health Homes

Early Childhood Mental HealthThe University of Missouri, School of Medicine and Missouri Chapter of

HappeningsWarsaw staff pulls together for colleague; Eldon team featured

Timothy Stowe, holding the empty pie tin, and Aaron Harms celebrate the joy of smashing a pie into a colleague’s face. But this wasn’t done just for fun.Team Harbor Village in Warsaw came together in support of one of their colleagues.

The staff had a luncheon on June 29 and raised money for Aaron, who is faced with personal issues that are financially challenging. The luncheon cost $4 if a staff member brought food, or $6 to enjoy it without bringing an item.

Additional donations were given for the chance to put a pie in someone’s face.

Eldon ITCD Team gets some state-wide attention.

American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as MU ParentLink, the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Missouri Project LAUNCH are hosting the Early Childhood Mental Health: Tips and Strategies Conference.

Through the accredited CME activity, the event will cover behavioral strategies to support the traumatized child, use of off-label medication to treat young children, positive parenting strategies and how to tackle the challenges of screening in a healthcare setting. We will address these issues and their potential effect on future practice patterns in an effort to continue to improve care for young children.

Learn more here.

AchievementsCayce Badeaux-McDaniel, Pineville, earned a promotion to Addiction Recovery Director in Louisiana.

Nicky Coleman, Washington, Director of Harmony Clubhouse was chosen as President Elect of the Washington Rotary Club.

Brandy Gish, Eldon, earned a promotion to Children’s Services Supervisor.

Heather Hicks, Warsaw, earned a promotion to Regional Housing Coordinator.

Katherine Lee, Pineville, earned a promotion to Program Director.

Kemberly Mellen, Clinton, earned a promotion to CPRC Supervisor, Adults.

Melissa Schaumberg, Wentzville, earned her Master of Social Work.

Christina Thomas, Warrensburg, earned the status of Licensed Professional Counselor.

Hillary Waterman, Lebanon, earned a Master in Criminal Justice degree.

Ann Wehmeyer, Clinton, earned a promotion to Office Supervisor.

Megan Woods, Wentzville, earned her Master in Counseling degree.

Captain's Corner: 'Fur babies' give colleague joy

Pets: Ziggy, Buddy, Ralphie, Itty Bitty and MickeyOwner: Peggy Bowles, Administrator at Henry County Health Center Administrator, Clin-ton

“My ‘fur babies’ are truly the joy of my life. Growing up, I didn’t have pets and never really understood the bond that people were talking about when they spoke of their pets. Now that I have my babies, I can’t even imagine life without them. They love me unconditional-ly, and make me smile on days when people drive me a little crazy. They are so apprecia-tive, especially the ones that are rescue babies. There is something about the joy in their eyes when you adopt them and take them home for the first time. They are so happy to be where they are loved and where they no longer have to worry about being cared for.

“I volunteer at the Clinton Animal Shelter and find that giving a little joy to those pups who have no home, makes their day a little better. A group of volunteers walk the dogs twice a day to make sure that they have time outside. If you live in Clinton, and want to help us out let me know.”