annual report 2016 · a letter from the executive director 2016 was a year of transformation for...
TRANSCRIPT
Annual Report
2016
29 years of Service
Serving Galveston and Brazoria counties since 1988, NAMI Gulf Coast is a non-profit organization
that helps families affected by mental health conditions. NAMI Gulf Coast hopes to encourage a
more competent, effective mental health treatment and recovery system.
NAMI (National Level)
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (National), is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health
organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI
advocates for access to services, treatment supports and research, and is steadfast in its commitment to raising
awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need.
NAMI Texas (State Level)
Located in Austin, Texas, NAMI Texas is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded by volunteers in 1984.
NAMI Texas is affiliated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (National) and has 27 local affiliates
throughout Texas. NAMI Texas has over 2,000 members made up of individuals living with mental illness,
family members, friends, and professionals. Its purpose is to help improve the lives of people affected by
mental illness through education, support, and advocacy.
NAMI Gulf Coast (Local Level)
With offices located in Alvin and Galveston, Texas, NAMI Gulf Coast and its dedicated volunteers work
together to raise awareness about mental illness and provide essential education, advocacy and support group
programs for people in our community living with mental illness and their loved ones. NAMI Gulf Coast is a
nonprofit grassroots organization that addresses the mental health needs of our community, replaces stigma
with understanding, and helps thousands of families and individuals each year.
Membership
NAMI (National level), NAMI Texas (state level) and NAMI Gulf Coast (local level) are affiliated, but operate
with separate boards and separate budgets. Membership provides benefits from all levels. Donations made to
NAMI Gulf Coast are a local investment that provides support in Galveston and Brazoria counties, as well as
some of the surrounding areas. Donations made to NAMI Texas or NAMI (National) will support state or
national levels of advocacy.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of NAMI Gulf Coast to provide support, education, and service
advocacy for families and individuals affected by mental illness. Eliminating the stigma
of mental illness is the primary goal for NAMI Gulf Coast. The hope is that one day
mental illness will be treated with the same compassion and understanding as any
other illness.
Education
Provide workshops that educate anyone who is affected by a mental health
condition. Education programs teach coping skills, brain disorder information,
medication adherence, self-advocacy skills, behavior logging, etc.
Support
Support is available through many programs at NAMI GC, primarily monthly
support groups. Call NAMI GC or check the website for more information about
times and locations. (www.namigulfcoast.org)
Referrals
Referrals are provided for individuals and families seeking assistance during a
mental health crisis and while they try to maneuver through mental health
services for a variety of needs.
Information
NAMI GC distributes monthly newsletters to families and individuals affected by
mental illness as well as the community in need of information about local,
state and national mental health information. Information is provided through
many programs at NAMI GC. Check the website for programs.
Advocacy
As families and individuals look to recovery and manage their recovery part of
healing can include telling their story. NAMI GC works diligently to teach
families how to share their stories to effect a positive change. NAMI GC
provides science based information that “severe mental illnesses” are brain
disorders that can be treated and managed effectively if an individual has
access to services. Sharing stories is an invaluable tool while working with
legislature & local elected officials when trying to effect major change in
mental health services.
Services Provided by NAMI Gulf Coast
A Letter from the Executive Director
2016 was a year of transformation for NAMI Gulf Coast. Between new leadership, fresh ideas and solid collaborations
NAMI Gulf Coast is continuing on the fast track of improving the services we offer to families and individuals affected by
mental health conditions. In 2016 NAMI Gulf Coast served 4,889 individuals and provided 10,593 units of service.
Each day NAMI Gulf Coast staff and volunteers are dedicated to improving lives of those affected by mental health
conditions by leading education classes, facilitating support groups, advocating for changes, and offering referrals. Below
are our most noteworthy accomplishments.
In 2016, NAMI Gulf Coast…
Held 8 Education Classes which informed 103 individuals and family members about mental health conditions,
warning signs, recovery plans, limit setting, resources, and more
Presented 4 ASK About Suicide to Save a Life Classes to 1,333 high school students
Arranged 93 Support Groups for both individuals and family members to attend
Distributed 475 Fil-A-Sacs to residents of group homes and attendees of our events; Fil-A-Sacs include shampoo, soap,
toothbrushes, toothpaste, other hygiene items and small food items such as soup and hot chocolate
Hosted 2 Support Events with 236 attendees; Summer Luau with games, lunch, prizes and dancing and Thanksgiving
Feast with a home cooked meal, games, raffle drawings and fellowship
Collaborated with many great partners including The Harbor, Gulf Coast Center, Counseling Connections for Change,
Allsup, and countless others
Organized a large scale education conference, NAMIFest with 20 sessions and 147 attendees which consisted of
family members, individuals, professionals, faith based leaders and community members
Served 780 callers through our HelpLine Information and Referral system
Circulated over 2,000 Newsletters each month via email and in print
I am extremely proud of the great work that our staff, volunteers, board members, and supporters have accomplished in
2016. Thank you for all that you have done! I am most positive that 2017 will hold even more victories for NAMI Gulf
Coast.
Sincerely,
Allyn E Nault
Allyn E Nault
Executive Director
2016 Board of Directors
Officers Board Members
President Irene Stone
RN
Vice President Tom Moran
Retired Engineer
Secretary Mary Ferree
Educator
Treasurer Dean Price
BASF Corporation Senior Operations
Engineer
Executive Director Allyn Nault
Emeritus Carolyn Karbowski
Retired
NAMI GC Founder
Andrea Hazlitt
Retired DOW Chemist
Reathea Alexander
Retired Teacher
Tricia Garza
UTMB, Psychiatry
Shawn Lewis
Retired Contractor
Regina Lewis
Retired
Nancy Meadows
Dickinson ISD
Eddie Karbowski
Retired
Louis Sanchez
Eastman Chemicals Inc.
Carla Sanchez
Family Practice, Nurse
Fil-A-Sac 475 sacks distributed
HelpLine Information and Referral 780 individuals served
Family and Individual Support 93 meetings held
Holiday Activities 236 individuals attended over several
events
Emergency Financial Assistance 55 EFA/Vouchers distributed
Second Chance Thrift Shop 6 individuals employed
4,479 volunteer hours contributed
Westover Cove 15-unit affordable housing complex for
people with mental illness
Support Programs
Education Programs
ASK Suicide Prevention 2 classes held serving 24 individuals
4 presentations serving 1,333 high school
students
Partnerships Family Education (PTR) 2 classes held serving 24 individuals
NAMI Basics 1 class held serving 11 individuals
16 teachers trained
NAMIFest 147 people attended
Adult Mental Health First Aid 1 class held serving 19 individuals
Youth Mental Health First Aid 2 classes held serving 25 individuals
Newsletter Over 2,000 newsletters distributed monthly
Resource Manual 390 resource manuals distributed
2016 Financials
Total Income: $326,409.68 Total Expenses: $336,925.51
Contributions
Contracts $32,726.33
Resale Shop Income $56,356.20
Other Income $88,382.96
Total $177,465.49
Grants
Moody Methodist Church PEF $10,000
Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund $15,000
The Simmons Foundation $20,000
United Way– Galveston $14,179.29
United Way—Galveston County
Mainland $38,000
United Way– Brazoria County $29,750.04
United Way– Designate $3,584.21
Other $18,430.65
Total $148,944.19
Programs
Program Enhancement $95,348.11
Financial Assistance $3,840.33
Supported Employment Program $25,440.58
Total $124,629.02
Other Expenses
Total $212,296.49
NAMI Gulf Coast 2016 - A Year at a Glance
NAMI Gulf Coast Supporters 1859 Historic Hotels
Abney, Debbie
Alexander, Lloyd
Alexander, Reathea
Alief ISD
Allsup
Alvin Community College
Angleton ISD
BACODA
Bahr, Audrey Christine
Baker, Randy R.
Bammel, Brian
BASF Corporation
Bastrop Bayou Baptist Church
Bath Junkie
Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church
Bayou Bistro
Bennett, Raymond & Mary Kate
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Beyond Burgers
Biggs, Bill & Judy
Bill De La Garza & Associates Attorney at
Law
Bishop, Allen
Blue House Coffee
Born, P.A.
Bromley, Rachel
Cal Farley
Card, Elmer & Leslie
Caudill, Doyle
Chariston, Denise
Chavez, Maria
Chili's
Christ Lutheran Church
CiCi's Pizza
City of Texas City
Clifford, Deborah & Barry
College of the Mainland
Comeaux, Elizabeth
Comeaux, George
Comeaux, Robert
Comeaux, Roy
Dean, Katie
Dean, Walter
Dickinson ISD
Dorothy May’s
Early, Rita
Eastman Chemical
Ebey, Ruth
Ebrahimian, Akbar & Sarrah
Ehlinger, Bridget
Eli Lilly Grant Office
Family Practice, P.A.
Ferree, Scott & Mary
Filipp, Ace
Filipp, Alan & Bonnie
Filipp, Andrea
Filipp, Jason & Tammy
Filipp, Joe
Filipp, William & Marcia
First Presbyterian Church
Freeport LNG
Froberg's Farms
Gaddie, George & Elizabeth
Gajewski, Sylvia
Gallo, David & Bambi
Galveston Gyms
Galveston Historic Hotels
Garcia, Debra
Gee, Clara
GICSC
Gilligan, Darlene & Thomas
Goodwin, Floyd & Jackie
Gordon Street Tavern
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Grief, Ross
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Grover, Monica
Gulf Coast Center
Gulf Greyhound
Haak Vineyards & Winery
Habitat For Horses, Inc.
Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund
HEB Foods
Hern, Robert
Hickman, Lillian
Hill, Annette
Hitchcock I.S.D.
Hodges, Debbie
Holt, Sara
Hopkins, Jolynn
Horses for Life!
Houston Endowment Inc.
Houston Zoo
Hughes, Margaret
Hutchinson, Delburn
Hyatt, John & Joan
IHOP #1956
Independent Insurance Counselors
Joe’s Barbeque Company
Johnigan, Robert A.
Johnson, Samantha
Jones, Barbara
Karbowski, Alicia
Karbowski, Carolyn
Karbowski, Eddie
KeepSake
Kidd, Laurie
King, David
Kirk, Judy
Klesel, Rex
Kolander, Cindy
Kolthammer, Brian
Krist Samaritan Center Counseling and
Education
Kroger—Alvin
La King’s Confectionery
La Marque ISD
Llewellyn, Amanda
Lucas, Katie
Lucas, Robert E.
Luna, Gloria
Lyondell Bassell Industries
Maceo, Mitzi
Magliolo, Gaye
Marton, Reed
McCauley, Melissa
McCrery, Linda
McReynolds, Erin
Melis, Jan
Menchie's
Meyer, Walter & Olivia
Monterey's Little Mexico
Moody Gardens
Moody Methodist Church Permanent
Endowment Fund
Morales, Frank & Karen
MSR Houston
NAMI National
Nault, Allyn
Neptune Subs
Nieto, Moises
Norris, Joan
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Ogden, Wendy
Olive Garden
Palais Royal
Panera Bread
Phoenix Cleaners Inc.
Polemenakos, Steve & Ann
Quilter’s Corner
Renfrow, Paul R. & Vivian
Richards, Ronald
Rickaway, Caroline
Roadrunner Archives Inc.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Rose, Ken & Carolyn
Rummel, Gloria
Sandy, William
Santa Fe ISD
Sauer, Christina
Saulsman, Eugene
Saylor, Patti
Schillaci, Vinny
Schlitterbahn Waterparks
Scott, Stephen
SECC
Second Chance Thrift Shop
Senior Horizons
Shimek, Sharon
Short, Cathy
Short, Raymond T.
Spieler, Carol
Stage Stores
Stanfeild, Vicki
Star Drug Store
Stone, Michael & Irene
Sumter, Sam-Michael
Sunley, Leonard & Martha
Sweeny Hospital
Taylor, Jeanette
Terwillinger, Kathy
Texas A&M University
Texas Roots Photography
The Home Depot
The Simmons Foundation
Torres, Amber
Treasure Chest Collectibles
Tucker, Jeremy
United Way of Brazoria County
United Way of Galveston
United Way Galveston County Mainland
UTMB - Osher Lifeling Learning Institute
Valero Refining Company
Wade, John & Jacqueline
Walmart Alvin #462
Watkins, Clayton & Deborah
Watkins, Joe
Wilson, April
Wolf, Dwight
Woodson, Lee & Anne
Yesterday’s Best
Zachry Group
Thank you to our 2016
sponsors, volunteers,
and supporters!
2016 Community Collaborations
ADA Women’s Center
Advocacy Center for Children of Galveston County
Alvin Community College
Alvin ISD
American Red Cross
Anchor Point
The Arc of the Gulf Coast
Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol
Brazoria County Counseling Center
Brazoria County Dream Center
Brazoria County Community Resource Coordination Group
Brazosport Medical Center
Brazosport Regional
Catholic Charities
CHI St. Luke’s Hospital—Lake Jackson
Clear Creek ISD
Communities In Schools
Connect Transit
Counseling Connections for Change
DARS
Depelchin Children’s Center
Family Resource Center
Galveston County Food Bank – Gleanings from the Harvest
Galveston County Community Resource Coordination Group
GCC Wellness Clinic
The Gulf Coast Center, MHMR
The Harbor
HOSA
#I Will ASK—Angleton
#I Will ASK—Pearland
Interfaith Caring Ministries
Krist Samaritan Center
La Marque Aid & Guidance
Legacy House Personal Care Home
Local Police Departments
Lone Star Legal Aid
Mental Health Deputies—Brazoria County
Mental Health Deputies—Galveston County
Mental Health Task Force
M. I. Lewis Social Service Center
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)
Moody Methodist Church
NAMI Texas & NAMI National
New Dimensions Treatment Centers
Our House Group Home
Pamela’s Private Care
Pearland ISD
Pearland Neighborhood Center
Pug House
Resource and Crisis Center
River of Hope
The Salvation Army
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
St. Vincent’s House
Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center
Suicide Prevention Task Force
Sweeny Community Hospital
Teen Health Center
Tinker Bells Gentle Heart
United Way of Brazoria County
United Way of Galveston
United Way Galveston County Mainland
University of Houston—Clear Lake
UTMB Psychiatrists
Westover Cove
Youth & Family Counseling Services
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Gulf Coast provides education and support to
individuals with mental illness and their families in Brazoria and Galveston counties.
Covering a geographical region of over 2,500 square miles, NAMI Gulf Coast has the task
of serving 44 cities with a combined population of over 600,000. Statistics show that
1 in 4 people are affected by mental illness. That means at least 150,000 people in
Brazoria and Galveston are affected by mental illness in any given year. NAMI Gulf Coast is
a small non-profit but works diligently to spread services across this large region.
Brazoria County Galveston County
ALVIN (Main Office)
2206 N. Gordon St.
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 585-3100
Fax: (281) 824-9441
GALVESTON ISLAND
Shearn Moody Plaza
123 Rosenberg, Ste 6
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 944-4328