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Mixing It Up: Serving Diverse Populations Under One Roof Opportunities for Outcomes & Community Building Jonathan Margolies, Clinical Director, LCSW-R June 6, 2013

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Mixing It Up: Serving Diverse Populations Under One Roof

Opportunities for Outcomes & Community Building

Jonathan Margolies, Clinical Director, LCSW-RJune 6, 2013

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Mixed Use Housing in New York City

• Role Model Theory• De-warehousing of poor• Raising the bar for a better life• Quality housing for all• NYCHA tradition of mixed use and mixed

income• Result: Families are connected to the community

and remain even when incomes rise

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Benefits & Challenges of Integrated Supportive Housing

• Develops naturally and mutually supportive community

• Mirrors real life diversity and challenges• Allows for modeling and motivation to change• Stable community tenants• Challenges: noise complaints, unauthorized

visitors, substance abuse

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Lantern Community Services

•First program opened in 2000•14 programs in 2013•Almost 1,000 units in 2013

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Goals for Lantern Integrated Population Properties

• Each site strives to achieve the same goals:– Provide safe, affordable, and aesthetically desirable

housing– Establish a unique building culture that fosters

opportunities for personal growth, development, and accountability

– Housing stability– Decrease stigma and promote normalization

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Youth Aging Out of Foster Care, Low Income Youth, and Families

• Schafer, Jasper, and Vicintas Halls:– Young adults with vulnerabilities related to trauma,

displacement, and violence thrust into the responsibilities of adulthood with little financial or educational tools accommodated in natural community

– Low income young adults provide mentoring, role modeling, social, and employment opportunities

– Families and children foster sense of wellbeing and normalization

– Connections to larger community– Access to onsite resources

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Best Practices: Youth Aging Out

• Diversified and confidential unit assignment• Minimized “group home”

recreational environment

• Modeled and reinforced behavioral and social expectations through overall community norms

• Open community meetings and heterogeneous tenant council

• Open services to all tenants• Demystified formerly homeless and special needs tenants• Development of mentoring from community YA to aging

out YA

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Formerly Homeless w/Disabling Conditions & Community

• Huntersmoon, Schafer, Cedars/Fox, and Jasper Halls:– Formerly homeless individuals with vulnerabilities

related to disabling health conditions, trauma, substance abuse, and violence

– Community adults provide mentoring, modeling, socialization, and employment opportunities

– Rehabilitates transitional issues facing the formerly homeless

– Connections to larger community– Access to onsite resources

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Best Practices: Formerly Homeless w/Disabling Condition

• Diversified and confidential unit assignment• Integrated community• Established equal standards for all populations (i.e.

no representative payee interventions)• Created community newsletter• Community appointed tenant advisory committee• Open onsite services to all tenants (nutrition and

cooking classes; voluntary psychiatric, employment, and life skills services)

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Vicinitas Hall

• East Tremont, Bronx• 68 units of affordable

housing– 41 young adults aging out

of foster care– 26 low-income

community young adults

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Huntersmoon Hall

• Upper West Side, Manhattan• 136 units of affordable

housing– 41 low-income

community– 35 formerly homeless

with disabling medical– 60 formerly homeless

with disabling mental health

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Schafer Hall

• East Harlem, Manhattan• 91 units of affordable

housing– 25 young adults aging

out of foster care– 35 formerly homeless

with disabling medical– 30 families with special

needs

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Cedars/Fox Hall

• Longwood Historic District, Bronx

• 95 units of affordable housing– 28 families with special

needs– 65 low-income

community families

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Jasper Hall

• Melrose, Bronx• 53 units of affordable

housing– 30 families with special

needs– 22 young adults aging

out of foster care

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LintonLinton

Huntersmoon Hall’s Staff 

•Jonathan Margolies, LCSW‐R

Clinical Director

•Cruz Rodriguez, LMSW                                            

Program Director

•Carmen Soto, MSW

Case Manager Supervisor

•Richard Boykins, MSW

Case Manager

•Portia Linton, MPH

Case Manager

•Christina Guevara, BA 

Case Manager

•Bella Fayer, MPsy                                               

Case Manager                                                   

•Nikki Bibby, MSW                             

Employment Specialist

•Genevieve Sabblah, BA

Life Skills Coach

•Desiree DeJesus, BA

Program Assistant

•John Thompson

Social Work Intern

•Cassagnola Guirard, BA

Intake Administrative Asst.

Inside This Issue:* Building 

Announcements2‐3

* Housing, Doctor   

Says, Nutrition 

and Wellness

4‐5

* Monthly Calendar 6

* Health Fair and 

Career Ventures7

* Career Ventures

* Poetry Corner8

Lantern Community Services Huntersmoon Hall Insider 

Tips for Fighting Spring AllergiesWith spring rains, thereʹs more mold growth inside and outside your home. Flowers, trees, weeds, and grasses 

also begin to blossom. And spring cleaning will stir up dust mites throughout the house as well.

Keep Pollen Under ControlTo tame pollen, wash bedding every week in hot water. Wash your hair and shower before going to bed, since 

pollen can accumulate in hair.

Clean Every SurfaceWear a mask and gloves when cleaning, vacuuming, or painting to limit dust and chemical exposure. Vacuum 

twice a week.

Wash RugsLimit throw rugs to reduce dust and mold. If you do have rugs, make sure they are washable.

Keep Indoor Air CleanKeep windows closed to reduce pollen entering the house. Change filters in air conditioning units and vents 

frequently this time of year.

Consider Allergy MedicineTalk to your doctor about a seasonal allergy drug that may be appropriate for your symptoms.

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SAYING FAREWELL...GOOD LUCK JOHN!

The 

staff 

of 

Huntersmoon   Hall 

would 

like 

to 

bid 

our 

Social 

Work

Intern, 

John 

Thompson, 

heartfelt 

goodbye 

and 

good 

luck! John’s last day here at Huntersmoon was Wednesday May 1st. While we’re sad to see him go, we know there are great things in  John’s 

future as he completes his MSW study. Thank you John for all of your hard work and dedication!If 

you 

were 

seeing 

John 

for 

case 

management, 

and 

are 

unsure 

of 

who 

your 

new 

case 

manager 

is, 

please 

see 

Case 

Management Supervisor Carmen Soto, or Program Director Cruz Rodriguez.

VOICE YOUR OPINION

:What is the procedure for special installation requests at Huntersmoon? (ex: TV 

wall mounts)A: The Program Director spoke with the Property Management Associate regarding 

special installation request by residents. Though previously it was done for two 

residents, the policy has change. The Huntersmoon Hall staff will no longer be 

doing special installation request. you are having an item that needs to be specially 

installed, we encourage you to hire a certify maintenance person

to do the job for 

you. Please, bear in mind that when having a special installation done, you want to 

make sure that no lease clause and/or building rules and regulations are being 

violated. If you have any further question, please feel free to speak with me, Cruz 

Rodriguez,  PD.

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HUNTERSMOON HALL’S TENANT COUNCIL: THE VOTES ARE IN!

All of the votes have been counted! Thank you to all of the tenants who 

participated in the voting process. Those elected for the Huntersmoon Hall Tenant 

Council are as follows:President:  Francine K.Vice‐President:  Jennifer B.Speaker: Baxter T. Secretary: Apple C.Member‐At‐Large: Kareem L.Member‐At‐Large: Susan V.Member‐At‐Large: Geoffrey C.As a reminder tenant meetings are the last Wednesday of each month. This month’s 

meeting will be held on  Wednesday May 29, 2013. 

INTERESTED IN WORKING...WORRIED ABOUT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS?Don’t be worried, be informed! Nikki Bibby, Employment Specialist and the Career Ventures team are offering a workshop on 

working and it’s effects on SSI or SSDI. Join us on Wednesday May 15, 2013 at 2:30 as we  discuss working and benefits. 

Refreshments will be served!

EXTERMINATOR SCHEDULE

The exterminator comes to the Huntersmoon the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month. 

This month, they will be exterminating on Friday May 3rd  and Friday May 17th. 

Please speak with your Case Manager if you would like your room serviced and feel 

free to speak with Genevieve our Life Skills Coach if you have any questions about 

how to prepare your unit for extermination. You can also sign up

for extermination 

with Desiree. 

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Fair Housing

Fair Housing means that you have the right to live wherever you choose and be treated according to the same rules as everyone 

else. Fair Housing laws promote equal opportunity and prohibit discriminatory practices that can unfairly limit the housing choices of numerous 

groups.

The NYC Human Rights Law prohibits housing discrimination in New

York City based on a personʹs real or perceived race, color, 

national origin, gender (including gender identity and sexual orientation), creed, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, 

citizenship status, or age.

Unlawful practices of Fair Housing in the five boroughs of New York City include: refusing to sell or rent housing; misrepresenting 

the availability of housing; setting different terms, conditions

or privileges for the sale or rental of housing; providing different housing services or 

facilities; posting discriminatory advertising or marketing that

indicates a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on a protected class; for 

example, ads that says  “no disablesʺ would be discriminatory; also refusing to rent to a disable person; steering a potential homebuyer or renter to‐‐

or away from‐‐an area on the basis of race or national origin; pressuring, for

profit, homeowners to sell by exploiting ethnic, racial or other 

demographic changes (blockbusting); and threatening, coercing or

intimidating individuals because they exercise their Fair Housing rights or assist 

others in doing so. The Human Rights Law also prohibits discriminatory lending by banks, mortgage brokers and other lenders.

For more information please visit: http://www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/pdf/fairhousebook_2012_eng.pdf

‐Contributed by : Stephanie Mehu    

Eggs: Nature’s Perfect Food

May is National Egg Month! Eggs have gotten a bad rap over the years, with concerns about their effect on cholesterol. However, more 

recent studies show that eggs alone have little effect on blood cholesterol levels. In fact, whole eggs provide essential nutrients such as 

protein, vitamins B 12 and D, riboflavin and folic acid which may help lower the risk of heart disease.Eating eggs can be great for eye health, and provide healthy fats that nourish the body and help you feel full. They are an affordable and 

easy‐to‐eat source of high‐quality protein. Diabetics may be the only group that should avoid eating more than one egg per day. 

However, even in diabetics the nutrients supplied by eggs can be

helpful.A standard American breakfast is often loaded with sugar. Waffles, sausages, pastries and some cereals have few nutrients and high 

sugar or fat content. To make eggs part of a healthy breakfast, choose fresh fruits, whole wheat toast and scrambled eggs with fresh 

salsa instead.The easiest way to add eggs to your diet is to make “perfect boiled eggs”. Stop by the kitchen this month for a recipe!Contributed by: Holly Mendenhall , Executive Chef

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Tips for warm weather

Spring 

is 

in 

the 

air 

and 

the 

high 

temperatures 

of 

summer 

are 

right 

around 

the 

corner.   Most 

people 

are 

aware 

by now 

that dehydration 

is 

big factor affecting 

people’s 

wellbeing 

in 

summer.   It 

can 

lead 

to 

many 

problems 

such 

as 

kidney 

dysfunction, 

electrolyte 

imbalances, 

and 

ultimately 

to 

confusion 

and 

disorientation.    In 

common 

parlance, this condition is called heath stroke and it is a serious emergency.  The human body is unable to get rid of the 

extra 

heat 

and 

the 

body 

temperature 

keeps 

rising.   When 

this 

happens, 

the 

higher 

the 

body 

temperature 

the 

less 

the 

body is able to get rid of the extra heat.  In an emergency room

heat stroke is treated urgently through various methods 

that lower the body temperature.

Psychotropic medications add another layer of complexity to this

matter.  Neuroleptic medications such as 

Haldol, Thorazine, Zyprexa, Risperidone, or Seroquel lower the threshold for heatstroke by themselves.   More so, the 

medications 

increase 

the 

risk 

of 

heat 

stroke 

significantly.   Lack 

of 

proper 

hydration 

only 

makes 

this 

problem 

worse.  

Being 

careful 

not 

to 

overheat 

in 

summer, 

particularly 

if 

taking 

neuroleptics 

is 

very 

important 

point 

to 

remember.  

How to avoid overheating? Simple measures will work just fine.  Drink plenty of water, don’t stay too long in the sun, 

cover your head to avoid direct sunshine, and avoid working or exercising in exposed areas.  We can always still enjoy 

summer without putting ourselves at risk. 

Contributed by: Dr. Serseni, Psychiatrist

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The Health & Resource Fair held at Huntersmoon Hall on Tuesday April 23, 2013 was a big  SUCCESS!

We extend our sincere thanks to all the staff of Huntersmoon Hall, and John Thompson, Social Work Intern for 

their support. Thank you to the maintenance team for helping prepare for the event and Holly Mendenhall, Director of 

Food/Nutrition Programs for providing all participants with healthy snacks.

We express our  sincere  appreciation and gratitude to the following agencies: Village Care, Ryan Community 

Health Center, Housing Works, New York City Coalition against Hunger (NYCCAH), ESCO Pharmacy, and Neighborhood 

Trust Financial Partners for your willingness to offer information and services during the event. Our tenants definitely 

benefited from your resources. 

Most of all I would like to thank all of the tenants who were in

attendance at the fair. If there is anyone who 

missed the Health & Resource Fair but is interested receiving information about the organizations in attendance, please contact 

Genevieve Sabblah, Life Skills Coach.

Contributed by: Genevieve Sabblah, Life Skills Coach. 

We wanted to take a moment and recognize a Huntersmoon tenant, Mr. Kareem L. As a 

result of working with Employment Specialist , Nikki Bibby, and the Career Ventures 

program offered here at Huntersmoon, Kareem has not just obtained , but maintained a 

part‐time position. Mr. Lover is the embodiment of a great attitude and a wonderful 

energy which has contributed to his success. Not too long ago, Kareem passed the  6 

month milestone at his place of employment! Kareem is living proof that hard work pays 

off!‐Contributed by: Nikki S. Bibby, Employment Specialist

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Finding Your Purpose Through Work: A 5‐Week Course in Professional DevelopmentCareer Ventures will soon be offering a 5‐week Course entitled “Finding Your Purpose Through 

Work: A Five Week Course in Professional Development”

please see Nikki for an application. The course will 

provide a certificate upon completion and is something that you can add to your resume!!!Project Clean

Are you interested in a career in the cleaning industry? Interested in earning a New York State 

Certification? Come see Nikki and ask her about Project CLEAN to

see if you’re eligible. This program also 

provides job search assistance and will help place you in a job after graduation!

And don’t forget to join us on May 15, 2013 at 2:30pm to learn about working and your benefits!

Some OneIs very so some one is for 

I am sheThat would be me. There is nofor only I would know Special

I am Beautiful. Look into other’s see the same, no matter what there isno change

Wonderful it is that would be ME

Would not be so if there areno others to share with

Take as so, wonder why should not be a reason to ask is to respect, wouldn’t

you want it any other way

Some OneIs Me

Just as so it should beAs someone else that is not ME:I say Beautiful How Love can be.

That’s me

Love is Life, and Life is Living, Very Special

Newsletter’s Editors 

Special Contributors•Nikki Bibby      

Newsletter Chief Editor

•Jonathan Margolies

Editor

•Cruz Rodriguez

Editor

•Genevieve Sabblah

Contributor

•Carmen Soto

Contributor

•Dr. Serseni

Contributor

•Holly Mendenhall

Contributor

•Stephanie Mehu     

Contributor

•Aileen “Jazz”

Martinez 

Contributor

Special thanks to all staff         

members

and

residents

for

their

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