Fall 2019 Where Recovery Works!

Boley Centers’ mission is to enrich the lives of people in recovery

by providing the highest quality treatment rehabilitation,

employment and housing services.

An Everyday Boley Hero Gregory Horst has worked in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program at Boley Centers since August 2018. He is responsible for providing employment services and other related assistance to Veterans who are referred by St. Vincent de Paul and their immediate family members. Greg, who is also a Veteran, can be counted on to lend a hand to anyone in need. He is a skilled professional who shows compassion for others and takes pride in his work. Greg has a calm, gentle presence and is not easily rattled during stressful situations.

During a recent home visit, one of the Veterans on his caseload became very distraught and began sobbing uncontrollably. Greg attempted to console

the Veteran and asked questions to determine an appropriate course of action. The Veteran reported that his mother passed away recently and his girlfriend had just broken up with him. Greg decided that the Veteran needed counseling and called the case manager at St. Vincent de Paul for assistance. As he attempted to reach the case manager, the Veteran reached around the side of the couch on which they were both sitting, pulled out a handgun, and threatened to harm himself. Greg ended the call and immediately dialed 911. While on the phone with the 911 operator, Greg continued to verbally engage the Veteran and convinced him to surrender his weapon. Greg took the gun and placed it on a table that was next to the couch, but away from the Veteran. He remained on the phone with 911 and was advised that law enforcement had been dispatched.

A few moments later, the Veteran pulled out another gun and placed it on the couch between himself and Greg. Again, Greg asked the Veteran to give him the gun and he complied. By the time the police arrived onsite, Greg had taken control of the situation, deescalated the distressed Veteran and collected three of his firearms. The police took the Veteran into custody without incident and transported him to the VA Hospital for treatment. After the ordeal, Greg stated that he never felt threatened and was more concerned about the Veteran’s safety. Had it not been for Greg’s quick thinking, prior training and good judgment, this situation could have had a tragic ending. Greg calmly stayed the course and thanks to him, this Veteran received the help he needed and is once again stable and doing well. Thank you Greg, for being compassionate and going above and beyond for someone in need.

Gregory Horst pictured with Daphne Willians, VP of Youth & Employment Services

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Boley Centers is proud to highlight our ongoing partnership with the Pinellas County Housing Authority. The Housing Authority has demonstrated a commitment to helping Veterans with disabilities at Duval Park in mid-Pinellas County by providing 44 project-based housing vouchers. They have stepped up again by providing 25 project-based housing vouchers at the Ranch @ Pinellas Park that will help families, including at least 10 Veteran families, who have been homeless. Now, as we break ground on 21 units at Evergreen Village, the Pinellas County Housing Authority has again pledged housing vouchers to help meet the needs of these

homeless individuals and families. These vouchers, which provide funding for the ongoing operations of these units, allow us to continue our efforts to expand affordable housing in Pinellas County. A simple Thank You seems insufficient to express our deep appreciation to this valuable community partner.

Partner’s Spotlight: Pinellas County Housing Authority

Board of Directors

Gail Phares, Chairman Rutland Bussey, First Vice Chairman

Paul Misiewicz, Second Vice Chairman

Maggi McQueen Immediate Past Chairman

Leonard Coley

Jack Hebert Lt. Markus Hughes

Sandy Incorvia Martin T. Lott Sally Poynter

Joseph L. Smith Joseph Stringer

Robert Wallace, MD

Mission, Vision & Values

Boley Centers’ Mission is to enrich the lives of people in recovery by

providing the highest quality treatment, rehabilitation,

employment and housing services.

Boley Centers’ Vision is to set the standard as an innovative leader

for the services we provide.

Boley Centers Values respect, trust, and ethics in all our relationships.

Gary MacMath President & CEO

Kevin Marrone Chief Operating Officer

Nancy Recvlohe Chief Financial Officer

Funding

Boley Centers is funded in part under agreements with the Agency for Health Care Administration,

Bessie Boley Foundation, Boley Angels, Boley Foundation, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, City of St. Petersburg, City of Tampa,

Department of Justice & Consumer Services, Florida Department of Children & Families, Florida Department of Education, Florida

Department of Elder Affairs, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Home Depot Foundation, Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County, Juvenile Welfare Board, Pinellas Community Foundation, Pinellas County, Pinellas County

Health & Human Services, Pinellas County Community Development, Pinellas County

Housing Authority, St. Anthony’s Hospital/Baycare, St. Petersburg Housing

Authority, St. Vincent de Paul, Suncoast Center, Syracuse University, The Home Depot Foundation,

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Labor,

U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Boley Centers recently hosted its annual Staff Recognition Dinner with a casino theme at the St. Petersburg Country Club on Saturday, September 14. There were many well-deserved awards

given out and lots of great prizes won by staff and their guests. We are proud to announce the following staff who were

honored with this year’s awards:

Administration - Sharon Poole

Support Services - Ray Scott

Vocational Employment, Youth & Veterans Services - Darrell Barnes, Charles Ponella & Madelyn Walters

Residential & Supported Housing - Nancy East, Alice Flowers & Vasilena Kuncheva

Supported Living - Jessica Mazzella

Day Services - Wanda Lee

Homeless Services - Tina Coscarelli, Katrina Siler & Janice Volpe

FACT - Jerry Ell

Accounting - Janet Pinelli

Housing - Theresa Gay

YNS - Melody Pezos

Esther Thorp – Boley Team Spirit Award - Kathryn Juarez

BOLEY SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR - Chaloe Williams

2019 AGENCY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR - JANICE VOLPE

Congratulations to all of our staff who work hard each and every day to help improve the lives of the men, women

and children we have the honor of serving.

The Boley Angels kicked off another year of membership with a fun evening at the Florencia back in September, hosted by Sally Poynter and co-chaired by Jackie O’Brien and Noreen Hodges. Background music on the piano was provided by Bob Howes and beautiful floral arrangements were created and donated by Mary Maloof. A warm welcome to our newest Angels - Bess Kennedy, Sara Galiger, Nancy Dunn, Eileen Morroni, Joan Lusk, Cindi Watts, Lisa Munafo, Judy Holland, Mae Nelson, Nancy Ruane & Merry Reidenbach. We are thrilled to have you in our midst and look forward to a wonderful year of helping to support the work of Boley Centers.

Big THANKS for a Great Grand Opening! October 30, 2019 marked the official Grand Opening for the

Ranch at Pinellas Park. We appreciate everyone coming out to celebrate our big day.

Join us for Boley Centers’ 37th Annual Jingle Bell Run on Friday, December

13, 2019 at 7:30 PM at Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg. endthestigma

#mentalhealthawareness

To register please go to www.runsignup.com/boleyjbr

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Boley Angels Jingle & Mingle Brunch

December 3, 2019, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Club at Treasure Island

Boley Centers’ 37th Annual Jingle Bell Run

December 13, 2019, 7:30 PM

Downtown St. Petersburg

62nd Annual Queen of Hearts Ball Benefitting Boley Centers and the Celma

Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation February 29, 2020

Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront

Boley Centers’ 50th Anniversary Dinner Celebration

May 14, 2020 The James Museum of Western

& Wildlife Art

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Did you know Boley Centers

will turn 50 next year??

Save the date for our

big celebration!