September 2012

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Addiction Services Touts its Present, Looks to the FutureIn July, Bay Cove was proud to host a visit from a group

that included Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray

and Regional Administrator of the Substance Abuse

and Mental Health Services Administration A. Kathryn

Power. They, and other key members of the state’s

substance abuse and homeless service communities,

received a guided tour of the Bay Cove Treatment

Center at 66 Canal St. and had the chance to meet a

number of service recipients.

“We always welcome these opportunities to have

people visit the programs,” says Ronnie Springer,

Vice President of Addiction Services. “For them

to meet the people we serve, it puts a face on the

disease. Visitors see that our patients are regular

people who raise children, go to school and work,

and just try to get by, day by day.”

The chance to familiarize government officials

with a central piece of Addiction Services came

just as the agency is developing plans to branch

into a new classification of service for individuals

battling substance abuse: the founding of Bay

Cove’s first-ever “sober house.”

“A sober house is a stop people make before

they resume a totally independent life following

treatment,” says Ronnie. “It’s a safe environment

for people—a community where they can

continue to work on their recovery while still

pretty much living and working on their own.”

On July 25, Bay Cove welcomed some special visitors to 66 Canal St. for a tour of the Bay Cove Treatment Center for individuals battling addictions. Pictured (l-to-r): Bay Cove’s Vice President of Addiction Services Ronnie Springer; Regional Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration A. Kathryn Power; Massachusetts Lt. Gover-nor Tim Murray; Interim Director of the DPH’s Bureau of Substance Abuse Services Hilary Jacobs; and Bay Cove President/CEO Bill Sprague.

The sober house plan (to be presented to Bay

Cove’s Board of Directors on Sept. 25) calls for

a residence occupied by a house manager and

10–12 clients, 18 and older, with 3–6 months of

sobriety. Residents are required to submit to

random urinalysis and pay weekly rent—rents

that fund the operation of these self-supporting

programs in lieu of public funding.

Though no firm timetable has been set regarding

the opening of a facility, plans call for a house to

open during Fiscal Year 2012. Ronnie did confirm

that Bay Cove’s Housing Dept. has actively begun

the process of searching for suitable homes on

the South Shore—geographically close to Andrew

House in Quincy and New Hope in Weymouth,

two of Bay Cove’s cornerstone Addiction Services

programs.

IN THIS ISSUE

Autumn brings prominent . . . . . . . . . 2 fundraising events for Bay Cove

Program Spotlight on Bay Cove Academy 2

Bay Cove Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Supporter Spotlight on Steve Weinstein 3

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I’m happy to report that after many challenges,

we have finally opened our newest residence on

Walnut Street in Revere. This newly-constructed

two-family house will be home to six men and

women who are moving out of nursing homes.

Bay Cove has become a leader in the provision

of services to this group of individuals, known as

the Rolland Class after the named plaintiff in a

class action lawsuit that forced the state to fund

community services for people inappropriately

placed in nursing homes. This is Bay Cove’s 7th

house specifically developed to serve this group,

and we currently serve more than 50 Rolland

Class members in our residences.

I’m also very pleased to announce that this new

home will be named Connors House, in honor of

Stan Connors’ 32 years of service to Bay Cove

and his lifetime commitment to community

services for individuals with developmental

disabilities. Please watch for notice of an

upcoming Open

House, at which time

the new residents of

Walnut Street will be

proud to show off

their new home.

CEO’s Corner

“My grandmother

loved to walk,

and she was also

passionate about

supporting senior

citizens throughout

the Commonwealth

and across the

nation,” said Beth

Kurth, Mrs. Frank’s

granddaughter,

of the event.

“She would be

tremendously honored

to have her birthday

commemorated with an event that perfectly

captures what she stood for, while at the same

time helping so many Boston-area elders.”

In honor of what would have been Mrs. Frank’s

100th birthday, Bay Cove has set the ambitious

goal of raising $100,000 to benefit Kit Clark. To

help reach this audacious total, the agency has

launched a new section on its website wholly

dedicated to the Elsie Frank Walk (www.baycove.

org/walk) that makes it easy to register for the

event and set up a personal fundraising page.

Meanwhile, October

9 has been set as

the date for The 17th

Annual George C.

Cutler Memorial Golf

Tournament presented

by Liberty Mutual. The

tournament—which

takes place at the

Myopia Hunt Club in

South Hamilton—is

played in memory of

George Cutler, a founding

member of Center House.

This year, the Cutler will be part of the Liberty

Mutual Invitational Series, and the winning

foursome will have the opportunity to play in the

Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational National

Finals at Pinehurst, site of the 2014 U.S. Open.

All proceeds benefit Center Club’s programs for

adults facing challenges presented by mental

illness and/or developmental disabilities.

To register, call Meg Hoffman at 617-619-5930,

e-mail mhoffman@baycove.org or sign up online

at www.baycove.org/golf.

Bill SpraguePresident & CEO

Vice President of Senior Services Mark Belluardo-Crosby congratulates a participant in the 2011 Elsie Frank Walk.

Program Profile: Bay Cove AcademyThe arrival of autumn means the return of energy, excitement and activity to

Bay Cove Academy, the agency’s therapeutic day school for ages 12–21, located

in Brookline. Approved by the Massachusetts Dept. of Education, the school

provides a highly structured learning environment for teens with educational

and social needs that exceed what traditional public and private schools can

accommodate.

Academy students are offered a comprehensive academic curriculum

that meets all requirements for a high school diploma, taught by a staff of

exceptional teachers. Augmenting the educational component is a dynamic

therapeutic environment that provides individualized counseling, career

training and support services to help students prepare for life after graduation.

To learn more, call Bay Cove Principal Judy Gelfand at 617-739-1794.

Bay Cove Welcomes Fall with The Elsie Frank Walk & Cutler Golf TournamentSeptember means back to school and the beginnings of spectacular

foliage, and for Bay Cove it also means the return of The Elsie Frank Walk

for Kit Clark Senior Services. The annual event honoring the late Elsie

Frank—mother of Congressman Barney Frank and a noted advocate for

elder issues—takes place Sept. 29, at 9 a.m., at Pope John Paul II Park.

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Calendar of Events

Bay Cove and its Community Partners Receive CMMI Grant to Help Improve Clients’ Health This summer, Bay Cove—as part of a collaboration with local human services

organizations Vinfen, North Suffolk Mental Health, Brookline Mental Health

and Commonwealth Care Alliance—received a grant from the Center for

Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). The $2.9 million grant (to be

administered over a period of three years) will fund a pilot program geared

at integrating a greater physical healthcare component into Bay Cove’s

current behavioral health care initiatives for individuals with mental illness.

The grant money will allow Bay Cove to add two new staff members—a

full-time nurse practitioner and a health outreach worker—who will be

embedded within one of the agency’s community-based flexible support

teams, and will provide support to the team’s most medically-involved

clients. Additionally, the grant is set to fund the purchase of personal

electronic devices that will allow clients to monitor and update their health

status on a daily basis.

Bay Cove Briefs

SEPTEMBERSaturday, Sept. 29 — Kit Clark Senior Services hosts the Elsie Frank Walk for Kit Clark Senior Services at Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester. Visit www.baycove.org/walk for more information.

OCTOBERTuesday, Oct. 9 — Support Center Club and its programs for individuals with mental illness at the 17th annual George C. Cutler Memorial Golf Tournament presented by Liberty Mutual. Visit www.baycove.org/golf for more information.

Wednesday, Oct. 10 — The Commission on Affairs of the Elderly presents the 19th annual Mayor Thomas M. Menino Health & Fitness Walk for Seniors on Boston Common. Call 617-635-4168 for more information.

Tuesday, Oct. 23 — The Erich Lindemann Health Center, 25 Staniford St., Boston hosts a Wellness Fair. Call Center Club at 617-788-1000 for more information.

Staff Appreciation Event Scheduled for October 4This fall, Bay Cove hosts its 4th Employee Recognition Dinner to thank

employees who have given five or more years of service to the agency. The

event will be held Oct. 4, at Lombardo’s in Randolph, and is set to feature a

family-style buffet dinner, dancing to the sounds of a live DJ and the presen-

tation of staff awards to employees with 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 (and, in a few

instances, even more!) years with Bay Cove.

Pay a Visit to Bay Cove!There’s no better way to get an understanding of the work done at Bay Cove

and the people we serve than by seeing one of the agency’s many varied

programs up close and in person. The Bay Cove Development Department

is pleased to host guided program visits every Friday through the end of

October. (Tours at other days/times for those unable to make Fridays can

also be arranged.) For more information, contact Megan Hoffman at 617-619-

5930.

Steve Weinstein,a member of Bay Cove’s Board of Advocates, at the 2011 George C. Cutler Memorial Golf Tournament, a popular annual fundraiser that he chairs and helped established.

It was 1985 when attorney Steve Weinstein was

recruited by a friend to provide pro-bono advice

on negotiating a real estate lease for a non-profit

clubhouse for individuals with mental illness.

Steve’s input was so helpful that he was asked to

join the board of Center House, later to become

Center Club, a part of Bay Cove Human Services.

Today, Steve continues to serve Bay Cove as a

member of the agency’s Board of Advocates,

offering his valuable guidance and expertise in

matters of real estate and finance honed during

Supporter Spotlight: Steve Weinsteinhis years at the firm of Riemer + Braunstein LLP.

In addition, Steve chairs the popular George C.

Cutler Memorial Golf Tournament—an annual

fundraiser for Center Club now in its 17th year—

that he helped establish.

“George was a phenomenal individual,” says

Steve of his fellow longtime board member and

passionate advocate for individuals living with

mental illness. “He devoted so much time to

Center House, and was a very visible supporter

who brought attention to the needs of the people

we served. The golf tournament has, over the

years, been a fun, effective way to introduce

people to the Bay Cove mission that may not

have known about us before.”

Asked what continues to drive him as a volunteer

after all these years, Steve says, “I remain so

impressed by the dedication of the incredible

Bay Cove staff. I have so much respect for the

employees who help so many people deal with

such very difficult life situations on a daily basis,

and I’m proud to have been involved with the

agency for so long.”

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Bay Cove Wish ListOften, one very simple item can make a real

difference in someone’s life. Would you or

someone you know be able to donate new

(or, in some cases, gently used) items like:

New cookware and kitchen items for the residents of a group home // An iPad for a person with

developmental disabilities // Furniture for a formerly homeless person’s apartment // Business

apparel for a job interview // Books for our Family Support and Parent Support Resource Rooms //

Arts and crafts supplies for Occupational Therapy and Art Therapy programs //

If you’re able to help, please contact the Bay Cove Development Department at 617-619-5930, and thank

you!

Children at The Small Wonders Nursery School at Bay Cove’s Daniel C. Boynton Child Develop-ment Center play and learn together.

MISSION Improving the quality of the lives of individuals and their families who face the challenges of developmental disabilities, aging, mental illness, and drug and alcohol addiction. We will accomplish this mission by providing effective and compassionate services and through advocacy and leadership.

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