Spring 2012 Pathways

Spring 2012
In This Issue: Scoops & Wickets | Frederick PHP Opening | Employee Recognition | Volunteer News
Our Mission
To help individuals improve their emotional and behavioral
well being through education and treatment.
Guiding Principles
Our service to the community is guided by principles drawn from the life
and ministry of Jesus Christ. These principles are vital to our existence and
integrated throughout all levels of the organization.
Integrity:
Compassion:
Service:
Stewardship:
Excellence:
Respect:
Serving others in an ethical, honest and sincere manner.
Demonstrating concern for others.
Responding to the needs of others ahead of our own.
Using our resources responsibly.
Committing to high standards of quality and performance.
Treating everyone with dignity and worth.
Vision
A healthier community strengthened by comprehensive behavioral health services.
Board of Directors
RAY GEIGLEY, CHAIR
LORRAINE EBY, VICE-CHAIR
DORTHA NEIL, SECRETARY
KENNETH GRABER, TREASURER
CLAIR BAKER, JR.
DAVID BAKER
JAMES BAKER
RONALD BOWER
ROGER ESHLEMAN
ZONYA GOOD
ERIC HENDERSON
PATRICIA HURWITZ
ROBERT NITZELL, D.D.S.
MARJORIE POLING
DAVID WAMPLER, M.D.
For more information or to make a referral, contact our Admissions Office:
13218 Brook Lane Drive • P.O. Box 1945 • Hagerstown, MD 21742
301-733-0330 or 1-800-342-2992 • www.brooklane.org
A Not-for-Profit Organization Serving the Region Since 1949
Brook Lane is affiliated with
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
R. Lynn Rushing
Spring is a time of new growth in nature and Spring of
2012 is a time of growth for Brook Lane. We have just
completed an expansion of our outpatient offices located
at North Village in Hagerstown, which added eight
clinical offices and a separate waiting room for our adult
patients. Construction is just beginning on the build-out
for a new Frederick outpatient office. The office will be
located at 5301 Buckeystown Pike and will more than
double our current capacity. The 16 office suite should be ready for occupancy
this fall. Our largest undertaking will be the addition of a 14 bed unit to our
current hospital building. This project is in the design phase now, and we hope
to have permits approved and be ready to break ground in early 2013.
All of these expansions are the result of calls for service which have exceeded our
current capacities. As you can imagine, the required funding for these projects
will be a great challenge for the organization. Brook Lane was very fortunate to
receive a $1.1 million grant from the State of Maryland for the hospital
expansion, but this is only a minor portion of the funds needed. The funds
required are significant but the services to be offered are critical for the
community. Without these expansions, patients and their families would be
required to either delay treatment or drive longer distances to receive those
services. As we finish design work and determine total estimated project costs,
the Brook Lane Foundation will begin the work of inviting the community to join
with Brook Lane in bringing these projects to completion for the betterment of
our entire community.
Visit our website often to follow our progress and thank you for your ongoing
support of Brook Lane.
Table of
Contents
Development News .............................................. 2, 3, 15
Brook Lane News ...................................................... 4 - 5
From Our Chaplain .................................................... 6 - 7
Employees of Recognition .......................................... 8 - 9
Continuing Education ............................................ 10 - 11
Pastor's Corner ...................................................... 12 - 13
Stone Brook News ........................................................ 14
Volunteer News ............................................................ 16
For Your Health .................................... Inside Back Cover
D E V E L O P M E N T
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Scoops & Wickets
Family Fun Day
By Kay Hoffman, CFRE
THE 7TH ANNUAL SCOOPS & WICKETS
FAMILY FUN DAY WILL BE HELD ON
SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH ON THE MAIN
CAMPUS FROM 9:30 AM TO 1:00 PM.
container in front
of the basket that
they wish to win. Examples of the type
of baskets include: a kid’s craft basket,
an apple themed basket, a basket filled
with baked goods, a garden basket and
a bird lover’s basket. Winning tickets
will be drawn at 12:45 pm. Great food
will also be available at old fashioned
prices, along with an ice cream sundae
booth. A children’s croquet court, an
adult croquet court and bocce ball will
again be ready for competition.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the
Brook Lane Foundation.
Sponsored by Antietam Pediatric and
Adolescent Care, the event will feature
children’s games, a moon bounce,
petting zoo, barrel train and a bake sale.
Jeff Vick will return to do his balloon
artistry to the delight of all the
children. New this year will be a
Chinese Auction with 20 baskets filled
with fun items. Participants will
purchase tickets and place them in the
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DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Brook Lane Foundation Board
of Directors
By Kay Hoffman, CFRE
A foundation has been developed to respond to the many monetary needs at Brook
Lane. Meeting for the first time in January, the Board elected Arnold Callaham as
chair and Robert “ BJ” Goetz, Jr. as vice chair.
The Foundation will be responsible for encouraging financial contributions to
support the Brook Lane vision of a healthier community strengthened by
comprehensive behavioral health services. The first activity for the board is to
explore the possibility of a capital campaign to expand the hospital by fourteen
beds.
Other members of the board include Steve Michael, Suzanne Hayes, Lisa StantonSlabik and James Baker, the liaison to the Brook Lane Board of Directors.
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B R O O K
L A N E
N E W S
Community Connections
By Curt Miller, Editor
•
If you happen to drive by our main campus on the Smithsburg Leitersburg
Road in the evening, you may see a meadow full of cars, kids, parents and
members of the Smithsburg Youth Athletics Association. You can literally
hear the enthusiasm. They are using an area of the campus for soccer
practice and games.
•
If you have clinical background and seek continuing education credits,
Brook Lane provides frequent opportunities for professionals. Many of
these programs are held at the main campus, so there is less travel for
participants. Brook Lane has also partnered with organizations including
CASA, Hospice, Martinsburg Veterans Administration Medical Center and
Meritus Health to provide
quality continuing
education programs in the
community.
•
Brook Lane reaches out to
the church community
through our chaplain by
providing consultation for
pastors as well as an annual
pastors seminar, day of
conversation and
participation in the
Spiritual Care conference.
•
For the past three years,
Brook Lane has
collaborated with the
Above: Members of the planning team for the June 28
Mental Health Association
seminar with the Martinsburg Veterans Administration
Medical Center.
of Maryland, Washington
County Mental Health
Authority, and the Washington County Office of Community Grant
Management to host Mental Health First Aid training for the community.
The course is designed for the general public and instructors teach people
how to provide first aid to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis
situation. The feedback from participants has been very positive.
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C O N T I N U E D
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Brook Lane provides free
community programs in the Spring
and Fall related to a specific mental
health topic or a related area.
Typically, these programs are held
at the main campus and the Laurel
Hall School in Frederick. A few
programs have been held in area
churches. Partnerships have been
developed with the local National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill
(NAMI) and Washington County
CARES. Please visit our web site
at www.brooklane.org and click on
Current Events on the home page for
more information.
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Our Speaker’s Bureau can provide a
presentation for your group,
service club or agency. The topic
can cover a mental health issue, a
Brook Lane overview or a specific
Brook Lane program. Brook Lane
is also available to provide
representation at a variety of health
and wellness fairs or other health
resource events. Please contact
Curt Miller 301-733-0331 ext. 228
or [email protected] with
your request.
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F R O M
O U R
C H A P L A I N
Refreshed
By Pastor Ron Shank
What is it that refreshes you? Maybe it is a nice cold diet coke with
a hint of lime on a hot summer’s day. Or maybe it is a nice 32 oz.
McDonald’s sweet tea for only a dollar. For some it could be a
steaming hot cup of coffee in the morning.
Many things can be considered a source of refreshment such as a
brisk walk outside on a fine autumn day. It could be music, prayer,
time in God’s Word, having a good laugh, or even the little refresh
button on your computer when it is doing things you know it
shouldn’t be doing. And, of course, certain people can be refreshing
as well.
There are times when we all need to be
refreshed. The Apostle Paul points out two
individuals in the New Testament who used
their lives as refreshment to others. The first is
found in the book of Philemon. Paul writes in
chapter 1 verse 7, “Your love has given me great
joy and encouragement, because you, brother
[Philemon], have refreshed the hearts of the
saints.”
“
PAUL WRITES IN
CHAPTER 1 VERSE 7,
“YOUR LOVE HAS GIVEN
ME GREAT JOY AND
ENCOURAGEMENT,
BECAUSE YOU,
BROTHER [PHILEMON]
HAVE REFRESHED THE
HEARTS OF THE
SAINTS.”
“
The word “refreshed” is used multiple times in
the Bible. In 1 Corinthians 16:18 and
2 Corinthians 7:13, it means to give
intermission from labor, to give rest or take and
enjoy rest. In Romans 15: 31-32 and Isaiah 2:6,
it is used metaphorically of being or finding rest
in our spirits with other believers – to be
rejuvenated or restored by their fellowship.
Philemon had a reputation for love. This fact brought Paul great joy
and encouragement. In this verse the word refreshed is from the
Greek and was a military term that spoke of an army resting from a
march. People (the saints) struggling, suffering, and hurting
emotionally, had been refreshed by Philemon. He brought troubled
people rest and renewal; he was a peacemaker – he had a ministry of
refreshment.
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The second person Paul mentions is a man named Onesiphorus. In 2 Timothy
1:16, Paul says “May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus,
because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains.” The name
Onesiphorus means help-bringer, useful, or helpful. It appears that Onesiphorus
often refreshed Paul. How wonderful it must have been for Paul to have someone
care enough to come and bring refreshment.
Proverbs 11:25 says “A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will
himself be refreshed.”
Oh, how we need more people in the body of Christ who are like Philemon or
Onesiphorus. We need more saints to bring refreshment to one another in the
church. What would happen if all harsh unkind words, gossip, and mistreatment
would be replaced with refreshment? What if each person in the church were to
place others' needs above their own and we would genuinely care and minister to
others?
Would you like to be known as a refreshing person? What a compliment that
would be. Perhaps you know someone like this – someone who refreshes you
from time to time. They are like a breath of fresh air. Being in their presence
revives your soul; you always feel better after spending time with them. I pray
that we will each strive to be that refreshment to someone today in the name of
our Lord and for His glory.
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E M P L O Y E E S
Cheryl Lowe Receives
2011 MVP Award
THE MVP AWARD HONORS THE EMPLOYEE WHO
MISSION,
VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES.
CONSISTENTLY EXCELS IN DEMONSTRATING OUR
The honor of the 2011 MVP Award goes to Cheryl
Lowe, Human Resources Coordinator. Cheryl began
her career at Brook Lane in 1987 as the executive
secretary for the CEO, later worked for the Director
of Maintenance, and in 1999 moved to the Human
Resources Department. Her position puts her in
contact with all employees of the organization, and
everyone would agree that Cheryl daily demonstrates
the mission, vision and guiding principles through her
willingness to serve, her aspiration for excellence and
the efficient and professional manner in which she
serves. Cheryl takes great pride in her work and
genuinely cares about her fellow employees.
Cheryl is dedicated to her family and is involved in
her church. She is a passionate sports fan and closely
follows the Maryland basketball, football and baseball
teams. Her supervisor shares that Cheryl has brought
a lot of positives to the Human Resources Department
and is a pleasure to work with.
Thank you and Congratulations, Cheryl!
E M P L O Y E E
S E RV I C E
40 YEARS
Carole Hopkins
Barbara Mullenix
20 YEARS
Rachel Klink
Karen Starliper
35 YEARS
Gregory Sponaugle
15 YEARS
Jason Allen
Michelle Barnhart
Vaughn Crowl
David Gonzalez
25 YEARS
Janetta Ostroff
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Cheryl Lowe (L) and
Kathy Caesar, BSN (R)
Brook Lane held its annual
Employee Celebration on
Saturday, March 24, 2012, at
Hager Hall in Hagerstown, MD.
This was a time to recognize
employees for their years of
service and to celebrate
everyone in the Brook Lane
family. One of the highlights of
the event was the presentation
of the Helmut Prager Award
and the MVP Award.
AWA R D S
10 YEARS
Tania Decker
Suhair Ghanim
Michael Jordan
Kay Hoffman
Bryan McCleary
Vivian McDowell
Jenny McFarland
Neena Russell
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Gaye Shelley
Sylvia Sprankle
Catherine Weller
Linda Wishard
O F
R E C O G N I T I O N
Kathy Caesar, BSN
Receives 2011 Helmut
Prager Award for
Clinical Excellence
THE HELMUT PRAGER AWARD FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
IS PRESENTED TO A CLINICIAN WHO DISPLAYS
OUTSTANDING CLINICAL SKILLS AND HAS CONSISTENTLY
DEMONSTRATED OUR MISSION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES.
The honor of the 2011 Helmut Prager Award for
Clinical Excellence goes to Kathy Caesar, BSN, a
registered nurse at Laurel Hall School and the Child
and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program on our
main campus.
Kathy has been involved in many programs at Brook Lane over the years, inpatient,
psychiatric respite program, admissions, the school and PHP. Her willingness to serve
in all of these areas is just one example of her dedication to the organization. In her
current position, Kathy is responsible for the daily care and oversight of over 40
children. She models the mission, vision and guiding principles in her high standards
of quality and performance and is greatly admired by her coworkers, providing
guidance and support to everyone she works with. Kathy is the mother of three
children and manages to juggle her work and family with ease and finesse. To quote
her supervisor, she is “truly a rare commodity and a treasure to our organization.”
Thank you and Congratulations, Kathy!
5 YEARS
Matthew Bailey
Christina Bird
Amy Burker
Jennifer Caron
Arturo Castro
Kevin Coldsmith
Christine Kitchen
Kathy Nagl
Mathew Peters
Sarah Phillipson
Suzanne Pinion
Angela Pittinger
Jennifer Dyer
Joann Eigelsbach
Paul Gyurisin
Everette Henry
Amber King
Heidi Kunkle
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Danielle Poffenberger
Kenneth Saad
Courtney Seiler
Candi Sharrah
Tammy Vrooman
Ashley Weedon
C O N T I N U I N G
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
CALENDAR
Anxiety Issues in the
Veteran Population
Jointly provided with Martinsburg VA Medical Center
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Anxiety Issues in the Veteran Population
Jointly provided with Veterans Health
Administration - Martinsburg
Holiday Inn Martinsburg (I-81 exit 13)
THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2012
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
(Check-in: 8:00 am)
Friday, September 7 or 21, 2012
Legal and Ethical Issues
Treating Children of Divorce:
Custody and Visitation Challenges
Brook Lane Community Room
HOLIDAY INN MARTINSBURG
I-81 EXIT 13
Seminar Fee: $79.00
Veterans Administration: Register in Talent
Management System (TMS) via MOCAnxiety Issues in the Veteran Population. Item
ID #2058983. Brook Lane: Submit Training
Request form, required documentation and
registration form.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Emerging Trends in the Treatment of
Depression and Addiction
Jointly provided by Meritus Health and
Brook Lane
Robinwood Professional Center, Room 142
Friday, October 26, 2012
Domestic Violence: Crisis Intervention
and Safety Planning
This seminar will examine the stress and anxiety
experienced by military service members and their
families and its impact on mental health. Case
studies/treatment modalities will be presented to
offer strategies for clinicians providing healthcare
to veterans.
Jointly provided with CASA, Inc.
Brook Lane Community Room
Friday, November 16, 2012
The Teenage Mind
Friday, December 7, 2012
Loss & Grief: When Death Comes
Unexpectedly
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
SOCIAL WORKERS:
Brook Lane Health
Services is an approved
sponsor of the Maryland
Board of Social Work
Examiners for continuing
education credits for
licensed social workers in
Maryland. Brook Lane
solely is responsible for all
aspects of the program.
COUNSELORS:
Brook Lane Health
Services is an NBCCApproved Continuing
Education Provider
(ACEPTM) and may offer
NBCC-approved clock
hours for events that meet
NBCC requirements.
Brook Lane solely is
responsible for all aspects
of the program.
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PSYCHOLOGISTS:
The Maryland State Board
of Examiners for
Psychologists will accept
continuing education
hours provided by Brook
Lane, an approved CE
sponsor by the Maryland
State Board of Social
Work Examiners.
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OTHER
PROFESSIONALS:
A certificate of completion
noting the number of
educational/contact hours
for the seminar will be
provided to allow
attendees to apply for
credit as an individual for
their specific discipline.
E D U C A T I O N
O F F E R I N G
S
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
Treating Children of Divorce: Custody and
Visitation Challenges
Dr. J. Emmet Burke, PhD, JD
Dr. David R. Leaman, EdD
The Honorable Dana M. Wright, Judge - District Court of Maryland
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 OR 21, 2012
8:30 AM – 11:45 AM
(Check-in: 8:00 am)
BROOK LANE CAMPUS
COMMUNITY ROOM
Seminar Fee: $49.00
This seminar will provide 3 hours of continuing education in ethics, law, professional conduct and risk management
to satisfy Maryland licensure requirements for social workers and psychologists.
Emerging Trends in the Treatment of
Depression and Addiction
Jointly provided by Meritus Health and Brook Lane
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2012
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Check-in: 8:00 a.m.)
ROBINWOOD PROFESSIONAL CTR
ROOM 142
Seminar Fee: $89.00
Meritus Health Staff: $59.00
This seminar will discuss current and emerging trends in the use of legal and illegal substances as self-medication for
the alleviation of depression. Discussion will include generational and socio-economic factors and the complication
of co-occurring disorders.
Domestic Violence
Featuring the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence • Jointly provided with CASA, Inc.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2012
8:00 am – 12:15 pm
(Check-in: 7:30 am)
BROOK LANE CAMPUS
COMMUNITY ROOM
Seminar Fee: $59.00
This four-hour presentation developed by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV) is
designed to provide professionals with in-depth information about the psychological impact of domestic violence,
issues related to victim safety and safety planning, barriers to seeking and receiving help, and the complex legal
aspects of domestic violence. Clinicians will increase their knowledge of community domestic violence programs and
resources available for their clients.
Visit www.brooklane.org for more information and registration.
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PA S T O R ' S
C O R N E R
Finish Well
By Pastor Ron Shank
Anyone who spends any time watching
the first Asa earned the approval of the
football can relate to the following
Lord by tearing down the pagan alters,
scenario. A team starts strong, moving
fortifying his cities, and building up the
the football, scoring points,
military. He spoke words of faith
intimidating the opposition and
and trust and seemed to have been a
impressing their fans. It seems like the
good man. He was humble and he
game has already been decided. But
was obedient to God’s Word. In
after the first or second quarter, the
2 Chronicles 15:8 we are told “When
team who had so much momentum
Asa heard these words and the prophecy which
begins to fizzle. Either the starters
Azariah spoke, he took courage and removed the
grew tired, the
abominable idols…and
reserves were
restored the altar of the
unprepared, or the
Lord…” King Asa led
other team figured
the people to make a
AS CHRISTIAN
out how to counter
great sacrifice to the
LEADERS, WE MUST
their game plan. In a
Lord and led them
short amount of time
into a covenant of
NEVER LET DOWN
it seems that the
obedience to God.
OUR GUARD. WE
momentum has
completely changed.
For the first 35 years
MUST BE ETERNALLY
The team who started
of Asa’s reign, things
VIGILANT, ALWAYS
out so well in the end
went well. Then
loses the game. They
things began to go
FAITHFUL. SO HOW
started well but they
downhill.
DO WE AS LEADERS
finished poorly. No
one gets credit on the
In the 36th year of his
FINISH WELL WE
reign, the king of the
scoreboard for having
MUST LIVE WELL AND
started well. It is how
Northern Kingdom of
you finish that tells
Israel,
Baasha brought
FAITHFUL TODAY.
the story.
his army up and
besieged Judah. King
Asa took gold and
The account of King
silver vessels from the Temple of God
Asa is a perfect Biblical illustration
and sent them to the king of Syria to
for our point. His story is found in
buy his help. The Lord was not pleased
2 Chronicles chapters 14-16.
with this because the items he took
were dedicated to the Lord. The Syrian
2 Chronicles 14:2 says “The land was
undisturbed for ten years during his days.” In
king sent his army and they frightened
the Israelite army so much that they
other words he started out right. From
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returned home. However, this was not
the end of the story. God had
something to say.
The prophet Hanani showed up to tell
King Asa what the Lord thought of his
foolishness in turning to a foreign,
pagan king for security instead of
turning to the Lord for security. In his
brief sermon, Hanani uttered one of
the great lines of Scripture: “The eyes of
the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth
that He may strongly support those whose
heart is completely His.” (2 Chronicles
16:9)
Asa grew angry and arrested Hanani
and then he began to persecute others.
Then we read, “In the thirty-ninth year of
his reign Asa became diseased in his feet. His
disease was severe, yet even in his disease he did
not seek the Lord.” (2 Chronicles 16:12)
King Asa in his anger had turned away
from God, never to return. He started
well but finished poorly.
To finish well as a Christian is
essential, but for leaders it is
paramount. As Christian leaders, we
must never let down our guard. We
must be eternally vigilant, always
faithful. So how do we as leaders
finish well? We must live well and
faithful today. We must read our
Bible, pray, love God and others, and
serve God with a whole heart. If He
grants you another day, then live the
next day the same way. Eventually,
one day will be your last and you will
have finished well.
In 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Paul shares his
testimony that you and I should strive
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for as well. “I have fought the good fight, I
have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Now there is in store for me the crown of
righteousness, which the Lord the righteous
Judge, will award to me on that day….”
Will you finish like King Asa or the
Apostle Paul? Will you finish well or
finish poorly? The choice is yours!
Pastors at
Brook Lane
Pastors are welcome at Brook
Lane. Patients enjoy having
their pastor visit. Visiting hours
at the hospital are 6:30 – 8:30
p.m. daily. If you need to visit
at another time, you may by
calling the nurse’s station for an
appointment.
The need for confidentiality
requires that we ask for a
patient’s ID number before we
offer any information. If you
need help on these or other
matters about Brook Lane,
please contact Pastor Ron
Shank, 301-733-0331 X136.
Please visit www.brooklane.org
and click on the tab “Support
For Pastors” near the top for
information on our offerings to
pastors.
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S T O N E
B R O O K
N E W S
Stone Brook Open House
By Kelly Kirkpatrick, LCPC
Stone Brook continues to strive to
provide a caring and nurturing
environment through compassion,
stability, and opportunity to youth in
need so they may grow into productive
and positive individuals. We hope and
believe that the Open House was able
to get us one step closer to fulfilling
this vital mission. For more
information please visit
www.brooklane.org and go to
Residential Care on the Child &
Adolescent Services drop down menu.
Soon you also will be able to take a
virtual tour of Stone Brook from this
page.
Stone Brook held its first ever Open
House on Friday, March 16, 2012. It
was an opportunity to officially
announce the program as a resource
and high intensity group home for
adolescent females. It was also an
occasion to strengthen relationships
that support our youth in the local area
and beyond.
We had many staff available to connect
and reconnect with service providers
and other interested parties from
Baltimore, Frederick, and Washington
Counties. Staff educated attendees on
what Stone Brook has to offer its
residents, the amenities available, the
actual space where the youth reside and
the beautiful Brook Lane campus.
That day, we opened our doors to over
forty attendees, including Department
of Social Services staff, community
resource agents and case managers,
local school teachers, police officers,
fellow Brook Lane employees and board
members and even a news broadcaster
from WHAG News. As
a result of the event,
Stone Brook made its
first public debut on the
news that same evening!
Many thanks are due to
all the residents and
staff who worked
diligently to have Stone
Brook looking its finest
for the big day. The
residents decorated and
helped fill gift bags for
our guests.
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Thanks to
everyone for
making our
Open House
such a success!
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L A N E
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Frederick Child and
Adolescent PHP Open House
By Curt Miller, Editor
On April 26, 2012, the Frederick Partial
Hospitalization Program (PHP) for
Children and Adolescents held an Open
House for referents and professionals in
the community. The PHP is located
adjacent to Laurel Hall School at 4540B
Mack Avenue, Frederick, Maryland.
The programs share the entrance and
the PHP space is comprised of a group
room, class rooms and therapy offices.
Representatives from several agencies
were able to attend and learn more
about the program.
The PHP provides intensive
psychotherapeutic treatment in a less
restrictive setting. The services
provided include individual therapy,
group therapy, family therapy,
medication management, patient
education and focus-driven groups.
Admission to the program may be an
alternative to inpatient hospitalization
or used as a step-down program to
shorten an inpatient stay. Individuals
receive a thorough assessment of their
psychiatric, behavioral and therapeutic
needs upon admission. A personalized
treatment plan is developed and
reviewed bi-weekly. The program has a
multi-disciplinary treatment team with
Angela Dumitrache, M.D., psychiatrist,
Janelle Hubble, LCSW-C, program
manager/therapist, Theresa Vigder, RN,
nurse and Karen Gullace, mental health
associate.
the Frederick County Public School’s
calendar and severe weather policy. All
participants will receive time and
assistance in completing their
assignments from their home school as
part of the daily schedule. Parents are
encouraged to contact schools and
collect any school work and/or materials
to be completed. Program staff will
contact each home school to inform
them of attendance concerns and may
consult with school personnel, with
parental permission.
Children and adolescents attend the
program on average for five to seven
days. The length of stay varies with
each participant. The treatment team
will determine when a patient has met
the treatment goals and is ready for
discharge.
PHP is open Monday through Friday
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and follows
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V O L U N T E E R
N E W S
Smithsburg Youth Athletics
Association Volunteers at
Brook Lane
By Kay Hoffman, CFRE
On Saturday, April 14th over 25
volunteers spent the morning pulling
weeds and mulching the flower beds
on the Brook Lane campus. Instead
of soccer balls and running drills,
soccer players, parents and coaches
were equipped with rakes, shovels
and wheelbarrows full of mulch. The
group tackled the seven piles of
mulch with such vigor that the task
was accomplished an hour earlier
than planned.
Thank you to the Smithsburg Youth
Athletics Association and other
Brook Lane volunteers for a
successful volunteer day.
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M AY
I S
M E N TA L
H E A LT H
M O N T H
Twenty Relaxing Activities to
Take a Little Time Out for
You Any Time of Year
Go for a walk
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Listen to your
favorite music • Get lost in a good
book Take a long bubble bath Treat
•
•
yourself to a light-hearted movie • Call
up a good friend Work on a
•
hobby • Close your eyes and breathe deeply
and slowly • Have a massage • Watch the
clouds go by • Stargaze • Dance
around the house • Sing • Eat out at a
nice restaurant • Watch the sun
set • Go for a drive in the
country • Light scented
candles • Play with your
pet • Sip a cup of tea or
cocoa • Write in a
journal
Brook Lane
P.O. Box 1945
13218 Brook Lane Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
HAGERSTOWN, MD
21740
PERMIT NO. 548
www.brooklane.org
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Outpatient Treatment for people of all ages
Hagerstown and Frederick
Short-term Hospitalization for people of all ages
Partial Hospitalization Program for children and adolescents
Hagerstown and Frederick
Partial Hospitalization Program for senior adults
Laurel Hall School special education program
Hagerstown and Frederick
Residential Services for children and adolescents
Stone Bridge and Stone Brook