September 2012
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Addiction Services Touts its Present, Looks to the FutureIn July, Bay Cove was proud to host a visit from a group
that included Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray
and Regional Administrator of the Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration A. Kathryn
Power. They, and other key members of the state’s
substance abuse and homeless service communities,
received a guided tour of the Bay Cove Treatment
Center at 66 Canal St. and had the chance to meet a
number of service recipients.
“We always welcome these opportunities to have
people visit the programs,” says Ronnie Springer,
Vice President of Addiction Services. “For them
to meet the people we serve, it puts a face on the
disease. Visitors see that our patients are regular
people who raise children, go to school and work,
and just try to get by, day by day.”
The chance to familiarize government officials
with a central piece of Addiction Services came
just as the agency is developing plans to branch
into a new classification of service for individuals
battling substance abuse: the founding of Bay
Cove’s first-ever “sober house.”
“A sober house is a stop people make before
they resume a totally independent life following
treatment,” says Ronnie. “It’s a safe environment
for people—a community where they can
continue to work on their recovery while still
pretty much living and working on their own.”
On July 25, Bay Cove welcomed some special visitors to 66 Canal St. for a tour of the Bay Cove Treatment Center for individuals battling addictions. Pictured (l-to-r): Bay Cove’s Vice President of Addiction Services Ronnie Springer; Regional Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration A. Kathryn Power; Massachusetts Lt. Gover-nor Tim Murray; Interim Director of the DPH’s Bureau of Substance Abuse Services Hilary Jacobs; and Bay Cove President/CEO Bill Sprague.
The sober house plan (to be presented to Bay
Cove’s Board of Directors on Sept. 25) calls for
a residence occupied by a house manager and
10–12 clients, 18 and older, with 3–6 months of
sobriety. Residents are required to submit to
random urinalysis and pay weekly rent—rents
that fund the operation of these self-supporting
programs in lieu of public funding.
Though no firm timetable has been set regarding
the opening of a facility, plans call for a house to
open during Fiscal Year 2012. Ronnie did confirm
that Bay Cove’s Housing Dept. has actively begun
the process of searching for suitable homes on
the South Shore—geographically close to Andrew
House in Quincy and New Hope in Weymouth,
two of Bay Cove’s cornerstone Addiction Services
programs.
IN THIS ISSUE
Autumn brings prominent . . . . . . . . . 2 fundraising events for Bay Cove
Program Spotlight on Bay Cove Academy 2
Bay Cove Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Supporter Spotlight on Steve Weinstein 3
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I’m happy to report that after many challenges,
we have finally opened our newest residence on
Walnut Street in Revere. This newly-constructed
two-family house will be home to six men and
women who are moving out of nursing homes.
Bay Cove has become a leader in the provision
of services to this group of individuals, known as
the Rolland Class after the named plaintiff in a
class action lawsuit that forced the state to fund
community services for people inappropriately
placed in nursing homes. This is Bay Cove’s 7th
house specifically developed to serve this group,
and we currently serve more than 50 Rolland
Class members in our residences.
I’m also very pleased to announce that this new
home will be named Connors House, in honor of
Stan Connors’ 32 years of service to Bay Cove
and his lifetime commitment to community
services for individuals with developmental
disabilities. Please watch for notice of an
upcoming Open
House, at which time
the new residents of
Walnut Street will be
proud to show off
their new home.
CEO’s Corner
“My grandmother
loved to walk,
and she was also
passionate about
supporting senior
citizens throughout
the Commonwealth
and across the
nation,” said Beth
Kurth, Mrs. Frank’s
granddaughter,
of the event.
“She would be
tremendously honored
to have her birthday
commemorated with an event that perfectly
captures what she stood for, while at the same
time helping so many Boston-area elders.”
In honor of what would have been Mrs. Frank’s
100th birthday, Bay Cove has set the ambitious
goal of raising $100,000 to benefit Kit Clark. To
help reach this audacious total, the agency has
launched a new section on its website wholly
dedicated to the Elsie Frank Walk (www.baycove.
org/walk) that makes it easy to register for the
event and set up a personal fundraising page.
Meanwhile, October
9 has been set as
the date for The 17th
Annual George C.
Cutler Memorial Golf
Tournament presented
by Liberty Mutual. The
tournament—which
takes place at the
Myopia Hunt Club in
South Hamilton—is
played in memory of
George Cutler, a founding
member of Center House.
This year, the Cutler will be part of the Liberty
Mutual Invitational Series, and the winning
foursome will have the opportunity to play in the
Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational National
Finals at Pinehurst, site of the 2014 U.S. Open.
All proceeds benefit Center Club’s programs for
adults facing challenges presented by mental
illness and/or developmental disabilities.
To register, call Meg Hoffman at 617-619-5930,
e-mail [email protected] or sign up online
at www.baycove.org/golf.
Bill SpraguePresident & CEO
Vice President of Senior Services Mark Belluardo-Crosby congratulates a participant in the 2011 Elsie Frank Walk.
Program Profile: Bay Cove AcademyThe arrival of autumn means the return of energy, excitement and activity to
Bay Cove Academy, the agency’s therapeutic day school for ages 12–21, located
in Brookline. Approved by the Massachusetts Dept. of Education, the school
provides a highly structured learning environment for teens with educational
and social needs that exceed what traditional public and private schools can
accommodate.
Academy students are offered a comprehensive academic curriculum
that meets all requirements for a high school diploma, taught by a staff of
exceptional teachers. Augmenting the educational component is a dynamic
therapeutic environment that provides individualized counseling, career
training and support services to help students prepare for life after graduation.
To learn more, call Bay Cove Principal Judy Gelfand at 617-739-1794.
Bay Cove Welcomes Fall with The Elsie Frank Walk & Cutler Golf TournamentSeptember means back to school and the beginnings of spectacular
foliage, and for Bay Cove it also means the return of The Elsie Frank Walk
for Kit Clark Senior Services. The annual event honoring the late Elsie
Frank—mother of Congressman Barney Frank and a noted advocate for
elder issues—takes place Sept. 29, at 9 a.m., at Pope John Paul II Park.
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Calendar of Events
Bay Cove and its Community Partners Receive CMMI Grant to Help Improve Clients’ Health This summer, Bay Cove—as part of a collaboration with local human services
organizations Vinfen, North Suffolk Mental Health, Brookline Mental Health
and Commonwealth Care Alliance—received a grant from the Center for
Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). The $2.9 million grant (to be
administered over a period of three years) will fund a pilot program geared
at integrating a greater physical healthcare component into Bay Cove’s
current behavioral health care initiatives for individuals with mental illness.
The grant money will allow Bay Cove to add two new staff members—a
full-time nurse practitioner and a health outreach worker—who will be
embedded within one of the agency’s community-based flexible support
teams, and will provide support to the team’s most medically-involved
clients. Additionally, the grant is set to fund the purchase of personal
electronic devices that will allow clients to monitor and update their health
status on a daily basis.
Bay Cove Briefs
SEPTEMBERSaturday, Sept. 29 — Kit Clark Senior Services hosts the Elsie Frank Walk for Kit Clark Senior Services at Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester. Visit www.baycove.org/walk for more information.
OCTOBERTuesday, Oct. 9 — Support Center Club and its programs for individuals with mental illness at the 17th annual George C. Cutler Memorial Golf Tournament presented by Liberty Mutual. Visit www.baycove.org/golf for more information.
Wednesday, Oct. 10 — The Commission on Affairs of the Elderly presents the 19th annual Mayor Thomas M. Menino Health & Fitness Walk for Seniors on Boston Common. Call 617-635-4168 for more information.
Tuesday, Oct. 23 — The Erich Lindemann Health Center, 25 Staniford St., Boston hosts a Wellness Fair. Call Center Club at 617-788-1000 for more information.
Staff Appreciation Event Scheduled for October 4This fall, Bay Cove hosts its 4th Employee Recognition Dinner to thank
employees who have given five or more years of service to the agency. The
event will be held Oct. 4, at Lombardo’s in Randolph, and is set to feature a
family-style buffet dinner, dancing to the sounds of a live DJ and the presen-
tation of staff awards to employees with 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 (and, in a few
instances, even more!) years with Bay Cove.
Pay a Visit to Bay Cove!There’s no better way to get an understanding of the work done at Bay Cove
and the people we serve than by seeing one of the agency’s many varied
programs up close and in person. The Bay Cove Development Department
is pleased to host guided program visits every Friday through the end of
October. (Tours at other days/times for those unable to make Fridays can
also be arranged.) For more information, contact Megan Hoffman at 617-619-
5930.
Steve Weinstein,a member of Bay Cove’s Board of Advocates, at the 2011 George C. Cutler Memorial Golf Tournament, a popular annual fundraiser that he chairs and helped established.
It was 1985 when attorney Steve Weinstein was
recruited by a friend to provide pro-bono advice
on negotiating a real estate lease for a non-profit
clubhouse for individuals with mental illness.
Steve’s input was so helpful that he was asked to
join the board of Center House, later to become
Center Club, a part of Bay Cove Human Services.
Today, Steve continues to serve Bay Cove as a
member of the agency’s Board of Advocates,
offering his valuable guidance and expertise in
matters of real estate and finance honed during
Supporter Spotlight: Steve Weinsteinhis years at the firm of Riemer + Braunstein LLP.
In addition, Steve chairs the popular George C.
Cutler Memorial Golf Tournament—an annual
fundraiser for Center Club now in its 17th year—
that he helped establish.
“George was a phenomenal individual,” says
Steve of his fellow longtime board member and
passionate advocate for individuals living with
mental illness. “He devoted so much time to
Center House, and was a very visible supporter
who brought attention to the needs of the people
we served. The golf tournament has, over the
years, been a fun, effective way to introduce
people to the Bay Cove mission that may not
have known about us before.”
Asked what continues to drive him as a volunteer
after all these years, Steve says, “I remain so
impressed by the dedication of the incredible
Bay Cove staff. I have so much respect for the
employees who help so many people deal with
such very difficult life situations on a daily basis,
and I’m proud to have been involved with the
agency for so long.”
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Bay Cove Wish ListOften, one very simple item can make a real
difference in someone’s life. Would you or
someone you know be able to donate new
(or, in some cases, gently used) items like:
New cookware and kitchen items for the residents of a group home // An iPad for a person with
developmental disabilities // Furniture for a formerly homeless person’s apartment // Business
apparel for a job interview // Books for our Family Support and Parent Support Resource Rooms //
Arts and crafts supplies for Occupational Therapy and Art Therapy programs //
If you’re able to help, please contact the Bay Cove Development Department at 617-619-5930, and thank
you!
Children at The Small Wonders Nursery School at Bay Cove’s Daniel C. Boynton Child Develop-ment Center play and learn together.
MISSION Improving the quality of the lives of individuals and their families who face the challenges of developmental disabilities, aging, mental illness, and drug and alcohol addiction. We will accomplish this mission by providing effective and compassionate services and through advocacy and leadership.
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