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10 YEARS OF RESTORING LIVES

Combatting substance abuse in Porter and LaPorte Counties

RESTORING & REFLECTING

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A SOURCE OF HOPE

AND EFFECTIVE TREATMENT

FRONTLINE’S passion & heart for our community STEM

FROM THE enormous toll THAT SUBSTANCE ABUSE HAS TAKEN

on lives and families.

TABLE OF CONTENTS02 About Frontline

03 The Timeline: 10 Years of Restoring Lives

12 It Matters to Me

13 By the Numbers

10 YEARS OF RESTORING LIVES

2 | FRONTLINE FOUNDATIONS > 10 YEARS OF RESTORING LIVES

FOR ADULTS STRUGGLING WITH DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE

Jon Hicks, Board PresidentIn Good Company

Michael Sawyier, Board Vice President TheLawOfficesof Michael T. Sawyier

Todd Scheub, Board TreasurerPeople’s Bank

Chris Bengtson, Leep’s Supply

Russell Brown,The Scott King Group

Mark Chamberlain,Lakeside Wealth Management

Roxann Erxleben,AHEAD, LLC

Amber Hensell-Hicks,Frontline Foundations, Inc.

Ron Ralph,Crowe Horwath, LLC

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Frontline is a Certified Addiction Services Outpatient Treatment Provider. As a certified 501(c)3, our mission is to serve as a source of hope to men and women ages 18-38 suffering from alcohol and drug abuse, providing an effective treatment and recovery support system.

FRONTLINE SERVICES• Clinical Substance Abuse Assessment & Evaluation

• Individual Counseling

• Personalized Treatment Plans

• Age-Specific Peer Groups

• Faith-Based 12 Step Application

• Dual Diagnosis & Treatment

TREATMENT PROGRAMS• Art Program

• Life Recovery

• Family Support Group

• Relapse Prevention

• Music Program

• Posit Science Program

• Clean Cooking Program (Spring 2018)

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Frontline Founder Amber Hensell-Hicks ends her full time job to begin the mission of Frontline Foundations, Inc.

• An eight-month pilot substance abuse treatment program begins.

2007WALKING IN FAITH

THE TIMELINE

I believe the best description of Frontline’s success is found in 1 Corinthians 3:5: to each as the Lord gave an assignment and 3:7: so it’s not the one who plants or the one who waters who is anything, but God is the one who causes growth.

— JON HICKS, BOARD PRESIDENT, FRONTLINE FOUNDATIONS

“It’s always been a family thing. It’s been my family’s support that not only enabled me to start Frontline, but their dedication that also keeps me going.

These past 10 years have been such an enormous honor as we’ve seen many lives turned around. There have been weddings held and babies born that could have very easily never happened without the amazing Front-linestaffandmanyfaithfuldonors.I’mconfidentthatwe have saved lives.”

— AMBER HENSELL-HICKS, FRONTLINE FOUNDER

“I was fresh out of college whenwefirststartedFrontline. A decade later I never cease to be amazed by the artistic and musical talent of our clients. I’m always inspired to see how their art can bring such a unique perspective to the therapeutic process. It’s more than just what happens in the program... it extends to healing for their families and our communities.”

— ALLEN GRECULA, FRONTLINE DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES


TAKING THE FIRST STEPS• Frontline receives Indiana Division of

Mental Health Certification to provide Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment services.

• The John Will Anderson Foundation provides Frontline’s first grant to fully launch program services.

2008FOUNDATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS• Frontline begins providing services

for Porter County Drug Court clients.

• The Recovery Art program is created to leverage the power of the visual and performing arts as a source of healing.

2009

“Just to express myself I have to draw like what I feel inside or what I need to do. So what I would say to the people who are seeking help is come to Frontline and express yourself in your own way.”

— JOSE

• Frontline is selected as a research partner by Posit Science, a San Francisco-based organization of world-class neuroscientists, to combat the damaging effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the brain. Today, Frontline offers cutting-edge brain exercises that train the brain to ignore certain cues in order to weaken impulsive behavior and improve cognitive flexibility.

ARMING COMMUNITIES OF FAITH

2010“When I walked through the doors at

Frontline, I was pretty much homeless. I went from house to house and boyfriend toboyfriend.Itwasnoquickfixforme… it took years to rebuild my life. But today, I’m a faculty member at a local college. I tell everyone that I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the recovery tools I’ve learned at Frontline.”

— AMY

2011

• Frontline creates Next Steps – an interactive training and discussion series specifically for pastors, clergy, and church leaders.

“We must combine the power of God, religion and spirituality with the power of science and professional medicine to prevent and treat substance abuse and addiction.”

— JOSEPH CALIFANO, FOUNDER, NATIONAL CENTER ON ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

PARTNERSHIP WITH NEUROSCIENCE PIONEERS

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Frontline bridges the successful Recovery Art Program to the community at large by founding the Hooked on Art – Live Street Art Festival featuring live music, family-friendly activities, and colorful street art at Thomas Centennial Park in Chesterton.

“I continue to support this event because of my love of the arts and how they inspire people.”

— MICHAEL SAWYIER, BOARD VICE PRESIDENT, FRONTLINE FOUNDATIONS

2012HOOKED ON ART FESTIVAL DEBUTS

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WHY I SERVE AT FRONTLINE

“As a criminal defense attorney I continue to see again and againthedamagingeffectsofsubstance abuse and addiction in our community. The reason I serve at Frontline is because I have a teenage son and two young children and I never want them to be harmed by this problem. It’s only if we work together as a community that we can address this community issue.”

— RUSSELL W. BROWN, CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY AT THE SCOTT KING GROUP

“ I T ’ S O N LY if we work together as a community T H AT

W E C A N A D D R E SS T H I S

CO M M U N I TY I SS U E .”


“I would say the greatest thing about recovery is not having to live a lie anymore. I was addicted to opiates. I was court ordered to attend treatment, but it was Frontline’s recoveryprogramsandage-specifictreatmentthat got me interested. It was nice to see that there were others doing well with sobriety. Now I can have honest relationships.”

— JASON, 24

STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY• Family Support Group launches to

educate the family about addiction and its impact, introduce new communication skills, establish appropriate boundaries, and ultimately rebuild healthy family relationships.

2013FRONTLINE’S EXPANSION• Frontline expands peer-specific

treatment services to include the adult age group of 29-38.

• The Conduit Recovery Community Center opens, giving Frontline clients a dedicated space to feel safe, socialize, and encourage others towards long-term recovery.

• Through the efforts of Keith & Terri Sharpe, Life Recovery Group launches, focusing on 12-Step principles with a biblical focus.

2014

“I began to see Chrissy spiral, her grades began to slip, she lost interest in a lot of things that made her happy. She was never the same after[hersister]died,noneofuswere.Ifthere was one thing I could change, I would go back and I would get us counseling so fast. But at the time, I just didn’t think anybody could help. If this is your child and they don’t want help, get yourself help. Get some understanding because it’s a hard thing to understand. Learn everything you can learn about the disease of addiction.” TO WATCH THE FULL STORY, GO TO THEARTISTICRECOVERY.COM/JUDYREALES

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Fusing songs of encouragement, hope, and recovery through the filter of the 12-Steps. To date, The Salt Exchange has recorded 3 albums. To listen, go to TheArtisticRecovery.com.

THE SALT EXCHANGE MUSIC PROGRAM LAUNCH

NEW LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN LA PORTE• Creating a new welcoming environment for

Frontline clients, the transformation of a building at 605 Michigan Ave. is a testament to the amazing community outpouring in addressing the problem of substance abuse in LaPorte County.

2015

THANK YOU TO:


“I could give you a list of things where I was terribly wrong and a list of things that I’m still paying for in my life. But this opportunity wehavewithTheSaltExchange…allthatgetspushed aside. Even if it’s only for two hours. It’s the spark that’s made our music the way it is.”

— JESSE

“The Salt Exchange taught me that you don’t have to wallow in despair. You can actually use your abilities in places in the community. You’re not always going to be shunned everywhere you go.”

— JOEL | SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW AT THEARTISTICRECOVERY.COM/RECOVERY-JOELL-JESSE

Frontline begins offering treatment services at the Porter County Jail. Our participation with “The God Pod” program allows Frontline to provide inmates each week with certified treatment and faith-based support. Today, Frontline’s “God Pod” extends to both men and women in the Porter County jail.

2016NEW SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS

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PARTNERSHIPS GROW2017

• Frontline begins working with LaPorte Hospital’s ER Clinic to provide treatment, information, and resources to at-risk ER referrals at no charge.

“Through the God Pod, we have the ability to share hope with the inmates and give them the opportunity to see themselves as worthy. I love the chance to guide them in their recovery process.”

– RACHAEL CLOUD, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, FRONTLINE FOUNDATIONS, INC.

• Thanks to The United Way of Porter County and ArcelorMittal, Frontline begins providing case management services for clients. Today, our clients can be fully connected to the necessary life needs required outside of certified treatment.


IT MATTERS TO ME“Theissueofsubstanceabuseandaddictionissignificantly

underestimated. I use the metaphor of an iceberg. The things you read about in the papers are the 1% of the iceberg that sticksabovethewater…It’sthe99%oftheicebergthat’sbelow the water that is the problem.

Weneedpeopletobeinvolvedtodealwiththe99%of the iceberg. So what are we going to do about it?”

— MARK CHAMBERLAIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF LAKESIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & FRONTLINE BOARD MEMBER | TO SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW, GO TO THEARTISTICRECOVERY.COM/CHAMBERLAIN

WHAT’S NEXT.. .• Frontline is proud to announce

our most recent collaboration with NorthShore Health Centers to launch a medicated assisted treatment program.

2018

• Thank you to the Porter County Community Foundation for helping us launch a telehealth program component that will increase Frontline clients’ touchpoints even after program completion.

• Through the support of the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte, Frontline will provide a Life Recovery Community Center in Downtown La Porte that will include cooking, music, and recovery-related community events.

WE HAVE MORE WORK TO DO. WE NEED YOUR HELP.

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Your contribution goes a long way.

THE NUMBERSRESTORING LIVES

2,900+Hours donated annually from 9 full-time Frontline staff each year

$127,253Underwritten annually to provide affordable treatment service

<1%of annual budget used for building, maintenance, and facility costs

500+Meals for group counseling prepared and donated by the community

YO U C A N help restore hope and health TO T H O S E TO U C H E D BY S U BSTA N C E A B US E A N D A D D I CT I O N .

Donate today: frontlinefoundations.com/main/donate

1,800+Young men, women and families served in Frontline’s first decade

$11What the average Frontline client pays per hour for certified treatment

$0Executive Director Salary (Full-Time Volunteer)

>114Churches attended Frontline’s training series, Next Steps

30% AVG higher completion rate than the national average

FREEAfter-care recovery for clients who have successfully completed treatment


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“I came to Frontline as a client at the age of 27. For 13 years I was at a place truly without hope. I was consuming around $800 worth of drugs a week. My friends and family told me I was either going to die or go to prison. Fortunately, a doctor recommended me to Frontline.

Today, I’ve been sober for seven years. I’m happily married with two children for over six years. I’m a homeowner and I manage my own business. My life, along with the countless others Frontline has changed, is a testament to the power of treatment and recovery.” — CARLOS, 34

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