2013 Annual Report

Letter from the Executive Director

Dear Friends of IBH,

Many spiritual traditions emphasize the transformation of dying and rising as the path to a renewed, fuller life. The dramatic change from caterpillar to butterfly is widely used as a symbol of such transformation. The heart of such change occurs out of sight, in the cocoon. Caterpillars, grains of wheat, individuals and organizations renew themselves in similar processes.

2013 might represent a gradual emerging from a cocoon of reflection and planning to learning new ways of operating for IBH

Addiction Recovery Center. This period is both exciting and awkward for IBH. Because of the many changes occurring in behavioral health, this environment may become the “new normal” for a while. To become effective:

• IBH is trying to become better communicators within and without our organization, so we can all change together and in the same direction.

• IBH is trying to become a learning community from our clients, the recovery literature and our environment so that those with us may have a greater chance in recovery.

• IBH is trying to devise and implement more effective ways of operating with procedures and feedback loops that help us to refine our services.

• IBH is trying to practice new partnerships that will advantage our clients as they move from addiction to sobriety.

The pages of this report identify and celebrate the salient, external changes of 2013, which reflect immense preparation and intense leaps of faith. All this occurred while 353 wonderful women and men worked courageously on their journeys of recovery for 20,159 days in treatment. That is where the heart of the change happened!

GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PATIENCE,DON

OUR MISSIONIBH Addiction Recovery Center offers persons afflicted with alcohol and drug addiction the opportunity to restore hope and gain skills for a lifetime of sobriety, includes clinical, educational and spiritual care.

IBH BOARD OF TRUSTEESJack Mahne, Chair

Chuck Collins, First Vice Chair

Michael Caprez, Second Vice Chair

Ramsey Alberson, Treasurer

Larry Winkler, Secretary

Paul Adamson

Tammy Bratton

Andrea Calo

Greg Chandler

Danette Fischer

James Hart

Robert Kerr

James Kuhn

Michael McGlinchy

Heidi Mocas

Joan Marie Riley

William Skidmore

Mark Trew

Linda Wilkins

Donald P. Finn, Executive Director

Addiction Recovery Center

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Phases of Treatment IntroducedThe IBH Addiction Recovery Center introduced Phases of Treatment designed to increase the success rates of younger clients completing residential treatment. The Engagement Workshop is Phase 1 and invites a client to play an active role in evaluating his or her issues, and with a trained counselor to map out a course of treatment. Clients stabilize their mental and emotional states, increase motivation, and engage more fully in treatment. In Phase II, clients improve their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, develop and practice relapse prevention. Initial results of the Phases show promise. Quarterly results will be shared beginning in July, 2014.

Outcome Measures Developed to Improve Success of TreatmentIBH launched a multi-year Outcome Measures project to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment at IBH from intake until two years post treatment. Initial psychological test data is retrieved from three time points: when a client enters the program; when a client moves to Phase II; and at completion of residential treatment. As this early data is collected over time, the professionals at IBH will gain better insights into what predicts various problems, and help develop more individualized, effective treatment at a client level. By July 2014, the project will begin tracking clients after leaving residential treatment.

IBH Image RevampedIn 2013, IBH changed its identity from the Interval Brotherhood Home to the IBH Addiction Recovery Center. The new name allows for immediate recognition of the services it provides, and increases internet Search Engine Optimization. The new branding was rolled out in the summer of 2013 and included a new logo, brochure, letterhead, envelopes, and business cards. Marketing efforts continued to promote IBH on the web with enhancements to the website, electronic newsletters, and the launch of IBH on Facebook and LinkedIn.

IBH Foundation Fund Established with Akron Community Foundation The IBH Foundation established a $12 million charitable fund at the Akron Community Foundation. The IBH Foundation Fund is used primarily to maintain and improve facilities at the IBH Addiction Recovery Center, a 10-building, 154-acre treatment center in Coventry Township. The partnership with the Akron Community Foundation solidified IBH’s ability to maintain support in our community in perpetuity.

Private Pay Clients IncreaseTo more efficiently utilize resources, IBH serviced 31 private pay clients in 2013, averaging 4.28 beds per day. A total of 1,562 days of service was provided, generating over $281,000.

Technology EnhancedIBH implemented a number of technology initiatives to update older systems. A new file server replaced five outdated servers; a new phone system was installed; and a new security system was installed to protect sensitive e-mail communication.

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To help the agency secure operational stability, the IBH Foundation funded a new position of Fund Development Director. In the initial 10 months of service, more than $196,000 was raised for the operations of the Addiction Recovery Center, an 11% increase over funds received in 2012.

Golf Outing

The 27th annual IBH Golf Outing was held in late June at Fairlawn Country Club. The Outing proved to be a sweltering but fun day for 118 golfers and many dedicated volunteers. More than $22,000 was raised.

Big Night OutThe second annual Big Night Out, formerly IBH’s Reverse Raffle, took place in October at Todaro’s Party Center, with more than 100 guests enjoying a clams and brisket buffet, reverse raffle, casino gaming and music by the Vincent Ruby Trio. IBH benefitted from the proceeds of nearly $12,000.

Annual AppealIBH continues to be blessed with the support of many in the community who share a commitment to the mission of offering persons afflicted with alcohol and drug addiction the opportunity to restore hope and gain skills for a lifetime of sobriety. The inaugural Annual Appeal raised nearly $62,000 with gifts from 140 donors. Included in this total are gifts from supportive IBH employees totaling $7,400.

Significant financial support was received from:Henry V. & Frances W. Christenson FoundationCharles C. & Dorthea S. Dilley Fund of the Akron Community FoundationFirstMerit FoundationE.L. Hatton Sales CompanyHowland Memorial FundJohn A. McAlonan Fund of the Akron Community FoundationSisler McFawn FoundationMcMaster-Carr Supply CompanyW. Paul Mills & Thora J. Mills Memorial FoundationLaura R. & Lucian Q. Moffitt FoundationM.G. O’Neil FoundationCharles E. & Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial FoundationLloyd L. & Louise K. Smith FoundationWelty Family Foundation IBH was honored to receive generous gifts from the estates of Robert O’Herron and Dorothy D’Andrea, as well as a loyal anonymous donor.

Many friends and family members chose to memorialize loved ones with gifts to IBH throughout the year, and countless in-kind gifts were received and appreciated.

A New Day for Development

2013 Financial ReportRevenues 49% Summit County ADM Board

14% Net Fundraising/Community Support

12% IBH Foundation Support

8% Other Revenues for Service

8% Access to Recovery

7% City of Akron

1% Garden Project

1% Other Revenues

TOTAL: $4,941,208

Expenditures 86% Residential Treatment Expenditures

12% Administration/Fundraising/Marketing

2% Garden Project

TOTAL: $4,606,846

Standing on the Y-bridge overlooking the ground below, Rick dropped a wad of spit from his mouth and watched it fall. He knew he had a choice to make. He could either jump and follow the spit, or head to detox for the ninth time.

This tipping point was preceded by a long history of alcohol and drugs that began during his teenage years. Rick started drinking at age 14 and

enjoyed it enough that it kept his attention. He would take a little from each bottle in his parent’s home, but not enough that his parents would notice. By age 16, Rick was using IV drugs, pot, and LSD. He married a woman named Debbie shortly after high school, and together they supported each other’s drug habits for 20 years.

After separating from his wife and later learning of her death, Rick’s life continued to spiral out of control. He was sleeping on the floor of his parent’s house and could not hold a job. He was in and out of rehab multiple times, but never finished the work as

required. Homeless shelters even turned him away because he was always drunk.

He continued to walk across the Y-bridge and led himself to detox. He was offered the opportunity to go to IBH. There, he found a counselor that was in recovery herself and a spiritual advisor that opened his mind to God. He learned the meaning of seek and ye shall find, and found peace that everything will be alright. He learned that he needed to work on healing from the inside out, and slowly, places inside of him started to heal.

After successfully completing the program at IBH, Rick found shelter at a recovery house that had previously asked him to leave. He was amazed that the pastor at the home welcomed him back with open arms. He felt wanted and needed, both at IBH and at the recovery house.

Since his sobriety date of April 8, 2005, Rick returned to school and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in health care management. He maintains in own apartment in the same building as his mother and feels blessed to be able to assist in her care. “This is the greatest feeling to know that I am sober and I can finally give back to my mom,” says Rick. “And I have IBH to thank for that.”

Rick’s Journey To Sobriety

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