Steininger Behavioral Care Services Wins $1.1 Million Grant
for Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Program
Steininger to Provide Crisis Intervention Services
(Steininger) has been awarded a $1.1 million grant from the New Jersey rtnership for Children to implement a Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Program.Steininger is the premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services for residents of Camden County and environs. Funding from the grant will allow Steininger mental health professionals to assist youth and their families who are in an active state of destabilization and/or crisis, and whose behavior puts them at risk of losing their present living arrangements.
“This is a significant achievement for our organization. More importantly, it is good news for families in our communities, because it strengthens the support system for children who are experiencing emotional or behavioral trauma and in need of immediate care,” commented Dr. Leonard S. Altamura, Steininger President and CEO. “It will also prevent and reduce the need for inpatient hospitalization,” he added.
According to Karen Durbin, Steininger Mobile Response Program Director who is heading up the Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Program, any parent, service provider or other invested party can call a toll free number to obtain access, regardless of insurance. “Experienced clinicians will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond immediately to the location of the crisis. A child or youth can receive Mobile Response services for up to 72 hours. If the crisis is not resolved and/or the child remains unstable after 72 hours, services will be continued through a network of mobile stabilization services.”One of the responsibilities of Mobile Response is to develop an Individualized Crisis Plan (ICP) with the child and family that will identify appropriate interventions to minimize risk, aid in crisis stabilization, and assure that the child/youth will be able to remain in, or return to, his or her present living arrangement.
Steininger submitted its grant proposal for the Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Program in July, and was notified of the award in October. “We are currently in a ‘ramping up’ phase. We will begin providing services to the community beginning February 1st,” said Ms. Durbin.The Mobile Response Team will comprise 12 behavioral care professionals, who will represent a mix of current Steininger employees and newly hired staff.
About Steininger Behavioral Care Services
A private, not for profit organization, Steininger Behavioral Care Services is Camden County’s premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services. Its mission, Self-Reliance Through Caring Service, is threaded through every facet of Steininger’s therapeutic offerings to ensure that clients receive the individualized attention and reassurance they need for successful rehabilitation. With programs throughout Camden County and all of Southern New Jersey, Steininger is continually adapting and evolving to meet the behavioral care needs of a larger and increasingly more diverse population. Steininger’s administrative offices are located at 499 Cooper Landing Road, Cherry Hill, NJ.
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Steininger Behavioral Care Services 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
a Resounding Success
Outing Raises Over $40,000 for Mental Health Services
Cherry Hill, NJ, October 8, 2003 – Thanks to continued support from the local business community and private individuals, Steininger Behavioral Care Services has successfully raised over $40,000 at its Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Leading sponsors of this year’s tournament, which was held Monday September 29th at the Little Mill Country Club in Marlton, were Kennedy Health System/Behavioral Health Services, UMDNJ/SOM Department of Psychiatry, Commerce Bank and Archer & Greiner, P.C. Steininger will use proceeds from the outing to expand services to the seriously mentally ill throughout Southern New Jersey.
“As a not for profit organization, Steininger depends upon the private sector to help us sustain our mission of “Self-Reliance Through Caring Service.” We are sincerely grateful for the financial support we have received again this year from our golf sponsors and players. Their generous donations help ensure that persons with mental health care needs receive the critical support that can enable them to lead stable, more independent lives” said Dr. Leonard Altamura, Steininger President and CEO.
“We are pleased to be a part of Steininger’s fundraising efforts. We believe strongly in their mission to provide quality, caring behavioral care service to residents of our area. Their programs and services help to enhance quality of life for persons with mental illness,” commented Joe Tredinnick, Regional Vice President, Commerce Bank.
About Steininger Behavioral Care Services
A private, not for profit organization, Steininger Behavioral Care Services is Camden County’s premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services. Its mission, Self-Reliance Through Caring Service, is threaded through every facet of Steininger’s therapeutic offerings to ensure that clients receive the individualized attention and reassurance they need for successful rehabilitation. With programs throughout Camden County and all of Southern New Jersey, Steininger is continually adapting and evolving to meet the behavioral care needs of a larger and increasingly more diverse population. Steininger’s administrative offices are located at 499 Cooper Landing Road, Cherry Hill, NJ.
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Steininger Behavioral Care Services Names Brian P. Whilldin
to Board of Trustees
New Business Development Professional Will
Strengthen Fundraising and Awareness Efforts
Cherry Hill, NJ, August 14, 2003 – Steininger Behavioral Care Services (Steininger), the premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services for residents of Camden County and environs, recently named Brian P. Whilldin to its Board of Trustees. With more than 15 years of professional experience in new business development and customer relations, Mr. Whilldin will help to strengthen Steininger’s fundraising efforts and build awareness for the organization’s important role in the community. Mr. Whilldin is Vice President of New Business Development for Majaq Logo Products in Cherry Hill, NJ, where he has significantly grown sales and profitability since joining the company in September 2000.
“As a not-for-profit organization operating in a time of state budget shortfalls, it is important that Steininger increase its focus on fundraising activities and programs. I know Brian will provide valuable expertise in this area. Since he has been a Steering Committee Member for our annual charity golf tournament, we were already familiar with his impressive capabilities,” said Dr. Leonard Altamura, Steininger President and CEO.
“I believe strongly in Steininger’s mission to provide the highest quality of behavioral health care services. I am honored to have been asked to be on their Board,” commented Mr. Whilldin.
A resident of Cherry Hill, Mr. Whilldin previously worked as Area Sales Manager for Town Sports International of New York City. He began his career in operations for United Parcel Service in Lawnside, where he was responsible for developing both commercial and residential accounts. During his tenure there he was awarded the “Pursuit of Excellence” award more than a dozen times. He was frequently recognized for developing the most new accounts in the district and for providing outstanding customer service.
Actively involved in community organizations, Mr. Whilldin is an Executive Committee member of the Louie Vastardis Neurosurgical Research Fund, which benefits Children’s Hospital.An avid golfer and USGA member since 1992, he serves on the Golf Committees for the American Heart Association and Bancroft NeuroHealth – for which he will serve as the committee’s Co-Chair for their 2004 outing.
A private, not-for-profit organization, Steininger Behavioral Care Services is Camden County’s premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services. Its mission, Self-reliance Through Caring Service, is threaded through every facet of the company’s therapeutic offerings to ensure that clients receive the individualized attention and reassurance they need for successful rehabilitation. With programs throughout Camden County and all of Southern New Jersey, Steininger is continually adapting and evolving to meet the behavioral care needs of a larger and increasingly more diverse population. Steininger’s administrative offices are located at 499 Cooper Landing Road, Cherry Hill, NJ.
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Communications/Public Relations Professional Elizabeth Verna
Joins Steininger Behavioral Care Services Board
New Board Member Will Help Steininger Convey Mission of
Quality Behavioral Care Services
Cherry Hill, NJ, July 2, 2003 – Ms. Elizabeth Verna, Director of Communications for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, has been appointed a member of the Board of Trustees for Steininger Behavioral Care Services (Steininger), the premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services for residents throughout Southern New Jersey. A seasoned communications and Accredited Public Relations (APR) professional, Ms. Verna for the past ten years has been responsible for planning, implementing, and managing communications to support the mission of the Sisters of St. Francis. Given her background in the not-for-profit sector, and her broad range of communication skills, she will be a valuable asset in helping Steininger convey its message of quality, caring behavioral care services to the community/stakeholders it serves. The unique qualities she brings to Steininger’s 14-member Board will enable it to more effectively set and achieve its communications and public relations goals. “I’m proud to be aligned with an impressive not-for-profit like Steininger, and the best part is the high level of service Steininger provides to those in need.”
Among her responsibilities at the Sisters of St. Francis, Ms. Verna develops the organization’s strategic communications and marketing plans; serves as editor of the external newsletter, Good News; coordinates coverage of special events, celebratory and community functions; and oversees development, design, and production of written publications such as the Annual Report and other collateral materials. Ms. Verna completed her Masters of Arts (M.A.) degree in Corporate and Organizational Communications from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English from Rutgers University. A resident of Voorhees, Ms. Verna is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), from which she earned accreditation in Public Relations in 2002.
About Steininger Behavioral Care Services
A private, not-for-profit organization, Steininger Behavioral Care Services is Camden County’s premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services. Its mission, Self-reliance Through Caring Service, is threaded through every facet of the company’s therapeutic offerings to ensure that clients receive the individualized attention and reassurance they need for successful rehabilitation. With programs throughout Camden County and all of Southern New Jersey, Steininger is continually adapting and evolving to meet the behavioral care needs of a larger and increasingly more diverse population. Steininger’s administrative offices are located at 499 Cooper Landing Road, Cherry Hill, NJ.
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Steininger Behavioral Health Care Services Is Awarded
State Grant
to Re-integrate Inmates With Mental Illness Into the Community
Funding Will Create Program With Goal to Prevent
Re-admission to Correctional System
Cherry Hill, NJ, June 6, 2003 –Steininger Behavioral Care Services, the premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services for residents of Camden County and its environs, has been awarded a $125,000 grant by the New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services (DMHS). The grant will be used to assist inmates suffering from mental illness to transition as smoothly as possible back into the community from the Camden County Correctional Facility. It is also designed to prevent re-admission to the correctional system or psychiatric hospital. “This is a positive step forward in the treatment of inmates who are mentally ill, because it enables Steininger to provide the aftercare linkage to community services that is so important to rehabilitation,” commented Lou Cappelli, Camden County Freeholder and Liaison to Department of Corrections.
“We are especially pleased to receive this funding. It will be used to establish a program that connects inmates with mental illness to services where help can best be provided, rather than using the correctional system as either a housing or treatment alternative,” said Steininger President and CEO Len Altamura. The new program will allow Steininger professionals to
devote their efforts to those inmates who need linkages to community resources such as Housing, Medication, Outpatient Treatment and Case Management. The lack of such services and the linkages to them are often what start the cycle of mental health decline and subsequent incarceration. A primary goal of the new program, which is expected to begin functioning in May 2003, is to break the cycle of decompensation and re-incarceration for adults who are seriously mentally ill. “Providing access to needed services and follow up care management can prevent unnecessary incarceration for this population,” stated Pat Cacacie, Steininger VP for Clinical Operations.
The new program will consist of a Forensic Case Management Team that will be accessible both within the correctional system setting and in the community as outreach support to law enforcement entities. The Team will act as a resource for local Police Departments in situations where a person with mental illness comes in contact with law enforcement. Team members will assess the mental status of the individual and provide assistance with potential alternatives to incarceration. If diversion is determined to be the preferred course of action, the Team will work in collaboration with the Police Department to make the appropriate linkages to community services that can provide for stabilization of symptoms and ongoing treatment. Ultimately, redirection to established community resources better serves both the inmates and their communities by allowing those inmates to maintain the links to social services that can help them break the cycle of re-incarceration. These links are generally lost when they re-enter the correctional system.
About Steininger Behavioral Care Services
A private, not-for-profit organization, Steininger Behavioral Care Services is Camden County’s premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services. Its mission, Self-reliance Through Caring Service, is threaded through every facet of the company’s services to ensure that clients receive the individualized attention and reassurance they need for successful rehabilitation. With programs throughout Camden County and all of Southern New Jersey, Steininger is continually adapting and evolving to meet the behavioral care needs of a larger and increasingly more diverse population. Steininger administrative offices are located at 499 Cooper Landing Road, Cherry Hill, NJ.
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Archer & Greiner Attorney William J. Thompson Elected
to the Steininger Behavioral Care Services Board of Trustees
Cherry Hill, NJ - May 7, 2003 - William J. Thompson,Shareholder at the law firm of Archer & Greiner, P.C., was recently elected to the Board of Trustees of Steininger Behavioral Care Services. This appointment is a continuation of Archer & Greiner’s ongoing support of Steininger’s programs and commitment to the community in Southern New Jersey.
A resident of Medford, New Jersey, Mr. Thompson is a Shareholder in Archer & Greiner’s Matrimonial Department and is a member of the Estate Litigation Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of agency and private adoption law, divorce law, domestic relations law, family law, and estate litigation. Mr. Thompson is a member and has served as the Chairman of the Family Law sections of the Camden County and New Jersey State Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Mr. Thompson earned his Bachelor of Arts from Juniata College and his Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law.
About Steininger Behavioral Care Services
A private, not-for-profit organization, Steininger Behavioral Care Services is Camden County’s premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services. Its mission, Self-reliance Through Caring Service, is threaded through every facet of the Company’s therapeutic offerings to ensure that clients receive the individualized attention and reassurance they need for successful rehabilitation. With programs throughout Camden County and all of Southern New Jersey, Steininger is continually adapting and evolving to meet the behavioral care needs of a larger and increasingly more diverse population. Steininger’s administrative offices are located at 499 Cooper Landing Road, Cherry Hill, NJ.
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Curtis J. Henry, AIA/RA, Joins Steininger Behavioral Care Services Board of Trustees
Accomplished Architect Brings Vision, Planning and Implementation Skills to Board
Cherry Hill, N.J., April 4, 2003 – Haddonfield resident Curtis J. Henry has joined the Board of Trustees of Steininger Behavioral Care Services, the premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services for residents of Camden County and environs. An accomplished architect, Mr. Henry is Senior Project Manager with Robert D. Lynn Associates of Philadelphia. He brings 33 years of professional experience in the design and construction of commercial, government, R & D, and medical/healthcare facilities to the Steininger Board. As a member of the Board, Mr. Henry becomes a part of the leadership team that is chartered with upholding and supporting the not for profit organization’s mission to maximize the self-reliance of individuals through quality caring behavioral health care services.
“Steininger’s management team looks forward to working with Curtis. As an architect, his unique combination of visionary perspective, planning and implementation skills make him a strong addition to our Board. He is a great complement to our existing expertise,” said Dr. Leonard Altamura, Steininger President and CEO.
Previously a Principal of the firm, Kitchen and Associates, Mr. Henry also has worked as Project Manager for Ballinger, and Project Architect for Ewing Cole Cherry Brott. A registered Architect in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, he is a corporate member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). In addition, he is a member of the West Jersey Society of Architects, of which he is a former Regional Director, and the New Jersey Society of Architects. Mr. Henry graduated from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, following which; he served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
About Steininger Behavioral Care Services
A private, not for profit organization, Steininger Behavioral Care Services is Camden County’s premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services. Its mission, Self-reliance Through Caring Service, is threaded through every facet of the Company’s therapeutic offerings to ensure that clients receive the individualized attention and reassurance they need for successful rehabilitation. With programs throughout Camden County and all of Southern New Jersey, Steininger is continually adapting and evolving to meet the behavioral care needs of a larger and increasingly more diverse population. Steininger’s administrative offices are located at 499 Cooper Landing Road, Cherry Hill, NJ.
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Steininger Behavioral Care Services Appoints Aaron T. Nelson to Board of Trustees
Investment Advisor Brings Depth of Financial Expertise to Mental Health Services Provider
Cherry Hill, N.J., March 7, 2003 – Steininger Behavioral Care Services, the premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services for residents of Camden County and environs, announces the appointment of Mr. Aaron T. Nelson to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Nelson is Vice President of Evesham Capital Management in Cherry Hill. His appointment brings added financial and investment management expertise to Steininger’s 14-member Board, which plays an important role in supporting and strengthening the organization’s mission to maximize the self-reliance of individuals and families through quality, caring behavioral health and community services.
“Aaron’s strong financial background, skills and understanding will serve us well. Particularly in light of the current state budget shortfall, and the need to closely conserve and effectively manage our financial resources, Aaron’s leadership and knowledge will be tremendously helpful to our operations,” said Dr. Leonard S. Altamura, Steininger President and CEO.
Mr. Nelson has forged a successful career in financial planning and investment management. At Evesham Capital Management, he oversees client assets through managed portfolio accounts and retail accounts. He also manages retirement plan assets for corporate clients, as well as education and retirement planning services. Previously Mr. Nelson was with Physicians Health Services, where he was responsible for marketing employee benefit programs through a network of regional and national consultants and brokers. Prior to that, he was an Account Executive with MetLife Financial Services, where he developed and marketed life insurance and investment services and products for the company. A Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Mr. Nelson earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Rutgers University. In 2001 he graduated from the United Way’s Young Leaders Program. He also sits on the Board of Trustees for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Camden and Gloucester Counties. Mr. Nelson resides with his family in Cherry Hill.
About Steininger Behavioral Care Services
A private, not-for-profit organization, Steininger Behavioral Care Services is Camden County’s premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services. Its mission, Self-reliance Through Caring Service, is threaded through every facet of the Company’s therapeutic offerings to ensure that clients receive the individualized attention and reassurance they need for successful rehabilitation. With programs throughout Camden County and all of Southern New Jersey, Steininger is continually adapting and evolving to meet the behavioral care needs of a larger and increasingly more diverse population. Steininger’s administrative offices are located at 499 Cooper Landing Road, Cherry Hill, NJ.
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Steininger Behavioral Care Services Hosts Seminar To Help Families
Cope with Mentally Ill Loved Ones During Holidays
Organization To Begin New 12-Week Educational Series
in March 2003 on Mental Illnesses
Cherry Hill, NJ, February 13, 2003 – During the holidays, living with and caring for a mentally ill relative can be especially difficult. To help families develop strategies to cope with the situation, Steininger Behavioral Care Services, Camden County’s premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services, recently sponsored an evening seminar on “How to Handle the Holidays with a Mentally Ill Relative”. Offered through Steininger’s Individual and Family Support Services (IFSS), which provide education, practical support, and financial aid to help mentally ill persons and their families, the free seminar was hosted here at Steininger’s 19 E. Ormond Avenue facility. It was open to Camden County families caring for a mentally ill relative 18 years of age or over.
“At special times of the year such as holidays, problems are compounded when a family member suffers from a mental health disorder. Everyone is expected to be happy and get along, even when the situation is not perfect,” said Emmanuel Estacio, M.Ed, MSW Steininger Family Support Specialist. Conducted by Mr. Estacio, the seminar focused on factors that can make the holidays particularly hard for the mentally ill. He recommended tactics for helping families minimize the negative impact on a mentally ill family member, such as planning ahead for quiet times, avoiding surprises, and being flexible. Mr. Estacio ended the seminar by discussing steps families then can take to reduce the stress placed on themselves and other family members.
In March, 2003 Steininger will begin a new, 12-week educational lecture series covering major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, manic depression, panic and anxiety disorders. The weekly sessions will review available treatment options, medications, the mental health system, and special considerations for siblings and younger children affected by a mentally ill adult relative. The lectures are free to the public, and will be held at the 19 E. Ormand Avenue offices from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. A light dinner will be included. Individuals interested in finding out more about the educational series should contact Steininger’s Administrative office at 856-482-8747.
Individual and Family Support Services are an important part of Steininger’s integrated Mental Health Care support programs. Steininger works closely with the Camden County chapter of NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) to offer mental health education, coping skill strategies, and linkage to services and resources for families caring for an adult relative with mental illness. Steininger Family Specialists teach families how to advocate on their own behalf and for their relative. They also facilitate educational and support groups to increase knowledge of mental health issues and resources, to improve problem solving and to ease isolation.
All 21 counties within the state of New Jersey sponsor an IFSS program that offers similar education and support to individuals with mental illness and their families. New Jersey is the only state in the country that has implemented a statewide initiative designed exclusively to help inform and support the needs of ‘well’ family members. Families who would like information about all NAMI and IFSS programs in the state can call toll-free 1-866-NAMI-IFSS.
About Steininger Behavioral Care Services
A private, not-for-profit organization, Steininger Behavioral Care Services is Camden County’s premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services. Its mission, Self-reliance Through Caring Service, is threaded through every facet of the Company’s therapeutic offerings to ensure that clients receive the individualized attention and reassurance they need for successful rehabilitation. With programs throughout Camden County and all of Southern New Jersey, Steininger is continually adapting and evolving to meet the behavioral care needs of a larger and increasingly more diverse population. Steininger’s administrative offices are located at 499 Cooper Landing Road, Cherry Hill, NJ.
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