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NewsFor Media Inquiries Contact:Shawne Williams In the News 2005October 12, 2005 - Annual Golf Tournament Raises Over $65,000... August 24, 2005 - Steininger Receives Additional Funding... July 21, 2005 - Governor Appoints CEO to State Board... May 2, 2005 - Steininger Celebrates Mental Health Month... April 28, 2005 - Kristine Breuer Joins SteiningerBoard... March 9, 2005 - Nancy I. Martinez JoinsSteininger Board... February 18, 2005 - Steininger Names Douglas M. Long to Board... Annual Golf Tournament Exceeds Fundraising Goal Outing Raises Over $65,000 to Benefit Improved Cherry Hill, NJ, October 12, 2005 – Local businesses and over 300 individuals contributed more than $65,000 to support mental health initiatives at the Steininger Behavioral Care Services’ Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament – held on Monday, September 26, 2005, at Little Mill Country Club in Marlton, NJ. All proceeds will go towards expanding mental health services in Camden County. Key tournament sponsors included Commerce Bank, Allied Office Products, Kennedy Health System/Behavioral Health Services, Archer & Greiner, P.C and Brandid Promotions. Philadelphia Eagles Tight End/Long Snapper #88, Mike Bartrum, served as the tournament’s honorary chair. US Attorney General for Southern New Jersey, Lee Solomon, served as the event’s honorary guest and delivered the evening’s keynote remarks. “This event exemplifies what an enormous difference our community is making in supporting mental health awareness and treatment,” said Leonard S. Altamura, DSW, LCSW, President/CEO of Steininger. “It is extraordinary to have advocates like Mike Bartrum and Lee Solomon speak out on breaking the stigma of mental illness and how important it is to have access to quality, professional care in our community,” added Altamura. The day’s events included lunch, golf, cocktails and dinner, along with remarks, a live auction, and the presentation of awards and prizes. Winners of the tournament were the foursome of Jim Furniss, Mike Martin, Mike McNally and Mike Procapus of Comfort Consultants, Inc. located in Blenheim, NJ. For information about Steininger or to be placed on the notification list regarding next year’s outing as a sponsor or participant, please contact Jim Monaghan at (856) 482-8747 Ext. 139. 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. Information about Steininger may be found at www.sbcs.us.
Funding to Service the Mentally Ill Cherry Hill, NJ, August 24, 2005 – Steininger Behavioral Care Services, the premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services for residents of Camden County and its environs, has been awarded an additional $60,000 to its annual budget by the New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services (DMHS). All 21 counties in the State of New Jersey received the funding to use at their discretion at their county crisis centers, which are located at emergency rooms. Steininger will use the additional funding from the grant to hire a triage person. This new position will be used to improve the flow of client care in collaboration with the Emergency Department at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Cherry Hill and Steininger’s Crisis Intervention Services. “This is great news for citizens in our community who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency because it will improve the efficiency of how cases are handled at our crisis location,” commented Steininger Vice President – Clinical Operations, David S. Monhollen, MSW, ACSW. According to Loyal Ownes, Steininger Crisis Director, the funding was a much-needed asset in strengthening the support systems of our community. “This fiscal year Crisis is expecting to serve approximately 7,400 clients while improving services and enhancing cooperation with those that we work with on a daily basis. Any additional support we receive from the state truly is beneficial in serving the mentally ill of our community,” stated Loyal Ownes. 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. Information about Steininger may be found at www.sbcs.us. Governor Codey's Office Appoints Leonard S. Altamura, DSW,LCSW President/CEO of Steininger Behavioral Care Services Cherry Hill, NJ, July 21, 2005 – Steininger Behavioral Health Care Services (Steininger), the premier provider of rehabilitative mental health services for communities throughout Southern New Jersey, announces the appointment of Leonard S. Altamura, DSW, LCSW to the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners. The Board approves individuals for certification and licensure to practice social work in the State of New Jersey. There are three levels of social work practice: certified social workers (CSW), licensed social workers (LSW) and licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
A resident of Burlington Township, NJ, Dr. Altamura, is President/CEO of Steininger. “I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to represent the mental health community and Steininger at the State level. I will strive to be a powerful contributor by sharing my background of professional experience with the Board,” said Dr. Leonard Altamura.
Prior to being the President/CEO of Steininger, Dr. Altamura previously held the position of Director of Behavioral Healthcare at Catholic Community Services, Newark, NJ. He has also been involved in community based services for almost 30 years, as a clinician, manager, executive and even Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) Board President. Dr. Altamura presently serves on the Board of Directors of New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies (NJAMHA), as well as the Board of the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, in Washington, DC. He is also a frequent speaker at state and national conferences and strongly advocates for integrated, community based, behavioral health services.
Dr. Altamura completed his Doctor of Social Work in Mental Health Policy and Administration from University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Additionally, he holds a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Drew University, Madison, NJ. 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. Information about Steininger may be found at www.sbcs.us. Steininger Behavioral Care Services Celebrates National Observance Recognizes Importance Cherry Hill, NJ, May 2, 2005 - Steininger Behavioral Care Services joins mental health advocates across the country in celebrating May is Mental Health Month. Each May for more than 50 years, Mental Health Month has improved the health and lives of millions of Americans. This year, we want even more people to know that caring for their minds, as well as their bodies, is good for overall health and key to their success at home, at work and at school. “Affecting one in five Americans, mental health problems are very common in children and adults alike, and are fortunately very treatable. Many people experience mental health problems in their lifetimes. It is important to know that treatment is available that can help,” said Leonard S. Altamura, Steininger President/CEO. Individual and Family Support Services (IFSS) are an important part of Steininger’s continuum of behavioral care services. Steininger works closely with the Camden County chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) 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 Support 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 In May 2005, Steininger began their spring lecture series for families covering major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, manic depression, panic and anxiety disorders. Emphasis is placed on how caregivers can support someone with a psychiatric disorder. The weekly sessions review available treatment options, medications, the mental health system, and special considerations for siblings and younger children affected by a mentally ill adult relative. On June 29, Steininger Family Support Services will offer an educational presentation about Postpartum Depression. The workshop is for anyone who is interested in learning about this common medical condition that effects 10 – 20% of all new mothers. All lectures are free to the public, and are held at 499 Cooper Landing Road, in Cherry Hill, 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. 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. Information about Steininger may be found at www.sbcs.us. Human Resources Executive Kristine Breuer Joins New Trustee Recognized for Vision, Skills in Cherry Hill, NJ, April 28, 2005 – Steininger Behavioral Care Services (Steininger) announces the addition of Ms. Kristine Breuer, Vice President of Global Human Resources (HR) for Factiva, a Dow Jones & Reuters Company, to its Board of Trustees. An accomplished senior HR executive, Ms. Breuer is recognized for her ability to build organizational capability and successfully implement strategic initiatives. She brings to the Steininger Board specific expertise in the areas of change management; talent acquisition, development and deployment; compensation; and organizational design. “We are excited to have an individual of Kristine’s caliber and extensive experience join our Board of Trustees. With her vision, leadership, and successful track record of improving business performance, she will be a powerful contributor in helping us to provide responsive and high quality mental health services and programs to the community,” said Dr. Leonard Altamura, Steininger President and CEO. During her more than 20 years in the Human Resources field, Ms. Breuer has served as an advisor to Corporate, Sales, and Divisional business teams. Prior to her current appointment as an executive at Factiva, Ms. Breuer was Vice President of Human Resources for Campbell Soup Company’s Food and Beverage Division, Camden, NJ. Before joining Campbell Soup, she held a variety of senior level HR related positions in both corporate environments and executive search. A resident of Tabernacle, Ms. Breuer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the State College of New Jersey.Nancy I. Martinez Joins Board of New Member Will Help Extend Reach Cherry Hill, NJ, March 9, 2005 - Steininger Behavioral Care Services (Steininger) is pleased to announce that Nancy I. Martinez, a resident of Winslow Township, NJ, has been elected to its Board of Trustees. An active advocate for the Hispanic community, Ms. Martinez is the Assistant Director of the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Office of Hispanic Affairs and Community Development. Ms. Martinez has served the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 1989, when she joined as Coordinator and Administrative Clerk for the Hispanic Advisory Commission. She has designed and implemented numerous outreach and advocacy programs for the Hispanic community, and has served on many county and local advisory committees and coalitions. “Nancy’s exceptional ability to establish linkages with community-based organizations, churches and other groups will play a key role in helping us better respond to the mental heads needs of our area’s diverse population,” said Dr. Leonard Altamura, Steininger President and CEO. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Martinez has been actively involved in many civic and professional associations. She was member and former Chairwoman of the Puerto Rican/Latino Cultural Arts Center, and was Northeast Regional Vice-President of the International City/County Management Association. She has also served on the Boy Scouts of America Southern New Jersey Council Executive Board, the IDA-American Express Community Advisory Board, the Hispanic Youth Advisory Board, and the Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center’s Camden Partnership for Substance Abuse Prevention and Women’s Cancer Screening Project. She has been a member of the Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program, Minority Youth In Juvenile Justice System/Sensitivity and Cultural Awareness Now (SCAN) program of the Camden County Administrative Courts, the ICMA Hispanic Network, and the Community Planning Advocacy Council (CPAC). She has also served as a Board or Committee member of the Hispanic Agency, South Jersey Consumer Advisory Panel, Rutgers University-Camden School of Social Work, Rafael Cordero Molina Steering Committee, Family Development Program REACH, and the Camden County Health Department Review and Census Committees A graduate of Rowan University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, Ms. Martinez has also attended the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SCAP) Hispanic Latino Leadership Institute, and the Hispanic Women Leadership Institute at Rutgers University. 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. Information about Steininger may be found at www.sbcs.us. Steininger Behavioral Care Services Land Use & Contract Law Specialist Cherry Hill, NJ, February 18, 2005 - Steininger Behavioral Care Services (Steininger) announces the recent appointment of Douglas M. Long, Esq. to its Board of Trustees. A resident of Vineland and a founding partner of Long, Marmero & Mayer, LLP of Camden, Mr. Long has been a specialist in land use and contract law for over 15 years. He represents development clients through the land use process, and drafts and negotiates contracts relating to land acquisition. His knowledge and expertise will be especially valued as Steininger seeks to grow its presence in Camden County and surrounding areas. “Doug’s extensive background in real estate will add tremendously to our understanding of land use issues. His experience in building acquisitions and development initiatives will help us continue to expand the vital mental health services that we provide to the community,” said Dr. Leonard Altamura, Steininger President and CEO. In addition to his work in the field of land use and contract law, Mr. Long also consults with public and private organizations in the negotiation and authoring of telecom and fiber-optic communication contracts and agreements, which frequently involve issues regarding right-of-ways on public land. Mr. Long is a member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, and belongs to the American Bar Association. He is a Legislative Committee member for the Southern New Jersey Development Council. He is also a member of the Client Negotiations and Counseling Society, and the Justinian Society. Mr. Long holds both a J.D. and an M.B.A. degree from Widener University in Wilmington, Delaware. He earned his B.A. degree from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. 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. Information about Steininger may be found at www.sbcs.us. |
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