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ALBU M | c ommun ity n ewsl et ter
S U M M E R 2011
vision
CODAC envisions a society
where everyone lives healthy,
productive, caring lives —
positively contributing to
their communities.
Housing Tucson’s Most Vulnerable
Compelling data emerges as more than 100 volunteers complete 402 surveys
of local homeless; $53,000 raised to house 51 individuals.
According to a recent survey, the average person experiencing homelessness in Tucson has been living on
the streets for around eight years and about 46 percent have health conditions associated with a high risk of
CODAC provides tools,
dying significantly earlier than the general population.
mission
support and services to
individuals, families and
The survey was organized by 51homes, a local initiative of many health human services organizations.
communities so they may
51homes is co-chaired by CODAC President & CEO, W. Mark Clark, and Ron Koenig from the City of Tucson’s
live with dignity, free
Department of Housing and Community Development. 100 volunteers associated with 51homes spent three
from the harmful effects
days interviewing individuals experiencing homelessness throughout metropolitan Tucson. 402 individuals
of mental illness, substance
were identified and surveyed using a data collection method developed by Common Ground, an organiza-
use disorders and trauma.
tion leading a nation-wide campaign to find and house the nation’s 100,000 most medically-vulnerable
values
homeless individuals by 2013.
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Recovery
Diversity
Acceptance
Respect
Integrity
Creativity
Commitment
The Tucson survey identified 51 homeless individuals at the greatest risk of early death. They will be placed
in permanent housing and provided with services already committed by local housing authorities and
community benefit organizations. At Registry Week’s culminating event, community leaders, volunteers and
other generous donors pledged an astounding $53,000 to support the move-in costs for the 51 individuals.
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HIGHLIGHTS
• Housing Tucson’s most vulnerable
• CODAC CEO plans move to Ohio
for new position
• New Board Members
• CODAC manages organization to
help Veterans: Comin’ Home
• Recovery is Possible: Ricky’s Story
• CODAC Wish List
• Changing Hearts & Minds Mural is
complete
• CODAC members volunteer & gain
• Recognizing donors who make a
difference
51homes volunteer, Joan Serviss, interviews a gentleman who lives in a desert homeless camp.
Photo courtesy of Scott Griessel/CREATISTA
• Upcoming events
CODAC Welcomes
New Board Members
Message from the
President & CEO
David H. Braun, CPA: David Braun is a
It is with mixed emotions that I write this – my last message as CODAC President & CEO. As
Certified Public Accountant and founder
you will read in this issue of the Album, I anticipate being elected to the position of Associate
of Braun, P.C., a professional public
General Minister of the United Church of Christ (UCC), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. I will
accounting corporation. He also volun-
begin this new role in October.
teers for TIHAN and was on the Board of
Directors for Family Counseling Agency,
As a life-long member of the UCC and an active leader in Conference and national settings of
Wingspan, the Arthritis Foundation of
the church, I am honored that I have been nominated for this position.
Southern Arizona and the American
Cancer Society.
But I am quite sad to be leaving CODAC, especially under recent circumstances. As of July 1,
2011, we will be operating with 10 percent less funding, amounting to at least $3.1 million
Lourdes Machado: Lourdes Machado has
from CODAC’s annual budget. And it is possible that we will receive additional cuts as the year
worked for Pima County Superior Court
progresses. These cuts are a direct result of the actions of the Governor and Arizona legislature.
for over 12 years as an Official Court
Interpreter. She has taught both at Pima
In preparation for this significant decrease in funding, CODAC has taken the following actions:
Community College and the University of
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Arizona and received two Teacher Excellence Awards from the Arizona Office of
Closed our Fourth Avenue site. The Step Forward program is now operated out of the Santa
Rosa Neighborhood Center at 1080 S. Tenth Avenue (85701).
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State Courts.
Will be closing the West site, effective July 29, 2011. Staff and members will be transitioned
to CODAC’s East and First Avenue sites.
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Ceased recruitment for 29 open positions and eliminated 15 additional positions.
Abe Gonzalez Marques: Abe Marques
has been involved in the City of Tucson
While layoffs are always difficult, the mixture of rental properties and careful planning over the
government through his position as a
past several months enabled us to retain most clinical staff so we may continue to provide excel-
Council Aid in the Ward 5 Office for over
lent care to members. But make no mistake about this: we will be providing care to almost the
19 years, where he primarily served as a
same number of individuals in need, with significantly reduced funding.
constituent and neighborhood caseworker. He is a Veteran of the United States
In addition to the actions above, we continue to look at a variety of other ways to reduce
Navy.
expenses and increase revenue through new business development, mission-related grants,
donations and insurance contracts. For example, our management agreement with local
Jean Tkachyk: Jean Tkachyk is a Certified
nonprofit Comin’ Home and role in the 51homes initiative has opened many new and exciting
Public Accountant with 21 years of stra-
doors for CODAC.
tegic healthcare leadership experience,
most recently as VP of Integration for UA
As you will read in this newsletter, we also continue to improve health and transform lives
HealthCare. She is also on the Board of
through our innovative programs and services and partnerships in the community. Of course,
Directors of the United Way of Tucson
you play a huge role in this as well. Thank you for your support which makes this all possible.
and Southern Arizona, and the Southern
Arizona Community Bank.
It has been my absolute pleasure serving this community and I cannot adequately express
my gratitude to the Board of Directors, staff, supporters of CODAC and to the thousands of
Cherie Weaver: Cherie Weaver is a Senior
members who have shared their lives with me over the past 12 years.
Account Manager at Health Net of Arizona
where she has worked for more than
Thank you,
18 years. She is certified by the Health
Insurance Association and licensed by the
Arizona Department of Insurance. Weaver
is a two-time recipient of the Chairman’s
Roundtable Award.
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W. Mark Clark,
k, MSW,
W,, ACSW
12 Years of Leadership, Countless Lives Impacted
CODAC President & CEO Takes New Leadership Role in Ohio
In early Fall, CODAC President and CEO, W. Mark Clark anticipates leaving CODAC to assume the position of Associate General Minister of the United Church of Christ (UCC) in Cleveland, Ohio. CODAC’s
Board of Directors has begun a national search for his successor.
“The Board of Directors is committed to the vision, mision and values of this fine -and longstandingcommunity organization,” says K. Brent Fausett, Board Chair. “Mark has been a courageous advocate
and exceptional leader of CODAC. He will be missed greatly.”
Mr. Clark has had a vibrant 27 year career in behavioral health and human services. But, his contributions have perhaps best been exemplified as President/CEO of CODAC over the past 12 years. Mr.
Clark has led CODAC always with an eye toward the future needs of our community and its residents.
Under his leadership,
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CODAC has grown from an $8.5M annual budget to nearly $34M annual budget, and has been
able to serve as many as 18,000 individuals and families annually (nearly 110,000 during his
tenure). The organization now has more than 300 staff.
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CODAC was one of the first 13 national recipients (and the only one in Arizona) of $2 million in
Federal funding to provide integrated primary care and behavioral healthcare.
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CODAC provides support for 234 permanent housing units for individuals and families experiencing mental illness. Individuals with serious mental illnesses may have difficulty finding
housing with landlords who understand the nature and symptoms of their disease.
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CODAC’s Human Resources and Leadership Development processes received regional and
national awards.
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CODAC acquired two outpatient facilities, a residential treatment facility, an administrative
office complex, and a 16-unit apartment complex and two duplexes to house adults with
serious mental illnesses.
Throughout his career, Mr. Clark has also been
dedicated to creating large-scale social change
“Mark’s dedication to the health
for all people through strategic involvement in
and welfare of the Tucson commu-
policy decisions. Recently, he worked with others
to develop platforms for people to have a major
nity - from a human services
impact on behavioral health and human welfare,
perspective - is unsurpassed.”
including Community Advocates for Healthcare
and Human Services and the 51homes initiative.
- Kari L. Silvyn, Lewis and Roca, LLP
Finally, in appreciation of his contributions to the
people of Arizona, Mr. Clark was honored as 2009 Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers, Arizona Chapter and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the
Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness in 2007. And, this summer he will receive one of two inaugural Founders Awards from the ASU Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy.
Mr. Clark’s commitment and passionate voice for the people of Arizona will be greatly missed. In
everything Mr. Clark does, he puts the value of human lives, health and happiness above all else. He
is truly dedicated to creating healthy communities where all can live with dignity.
As he prepares to pursue a new calling, please join us in recognizing Mr. Clark’s distinguished career
of leadership and contributions to the behavioral health community of Arizona.
From Top: Care Manager Monique Roybal and
Mark Clark in Washington D.C. for National Council
on Community Behavioral Health Care Hill Day;
Mark Clark (alongside Josefina Ahumada) receives
honor of Social Worker of the Year; Nora NavarroHernandez and Mark Clark walk for mental health
at NAMIWalks; Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
and Mark Clark celebrate the grand opening of the
Whole Health program.
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Veterans’ Services:
Helping those who
helped us
Ricky R. outside his apartment home, where he takes great pride in his surroundings and community.
In January of this year, CODAC began
providing administrative leadership and
A Softened Spirit: Letting Go of Anger
management to local nonprofit Comin’
Home.
Ricky R. grew up making trips to the hospital
control. “I was the type that when I got mad I
with his mother after she was beaten by his
was a very violent person.” He now stays mad
Established in 1989, Comin’ Home
dad. At school, he was the one being bullied.
for only a couple of seconds before realizing
provides transitional housing and facili-
“I used to get pushed around, threatened,
it isn’t something worth being mad over. “You
tates a continuum of services for home-
rocks thrown at me; it was an everyday thing.”
just have to let it go,” he adds.
Comin’ Home has served more than 3,700
In 8th grade when Ricky came out as being
Ricky now has a great support system and
homeless veterans in our community
gay, the bullying increased. He became more
credits community as a positive influence in
who have returned from service and are
angry, argumentative and verbally abusive.
his recovery. He says one of the best parts of
unable to find employment and housing.
He got involved in risky behaviors including
his life now is the friendships he has.
GET INVOLVED!
less veterans. Over the past 22 years,
prostitution and heavy drug use. “My mom
Comin’ Home had fallen on hard times
never understood why I had so much anger,”
Care Associate Pam Rada beams when talking
and was in danger of being forced into
he says. “Looking back, it was really never her,
about Ricky. “I have been blessed to work
closure. With ever-increasing numbers
or anyone. It was everything I was holding in.”
with Ricky for over two years,” she says. “It is
of veterans returning to Tucson, CODAC
inspiring to watch him turn his prior anger
recognized a need for Comin’ Home’s
At age 24, Ricky’s rage took over during a
issues into a helpful spirit in which he derives
services and stepped in to offer additional
drug-induced breakdown. He almost killed
pleasure from helping others.”
support and services including clinical
his mom. Sentenced to three years in the
management, facility repairs and adminis-
Arizona State Hospital (AzSH), and more years
Ricky has now been sober for more than
trative and financial assistance.
of closely monitored after-care, Ricky says
seven years. He lives in his own apartment,
that’s when his life started to turn around.
has a job and looks forward to his future.
– once again – has contracts with the
At AzSH, it was mandatory to attend groups.
Secure with the person he has become –
Veterans Administration (VA), which cover
At first closed off to therapy and recovery,
regardless of his mental health diagnosis
the cost of housing 36 veterans.
Ricky started coming out of his shell.
– Ricky has learned to advocate for himself.
To learn more about Comin’ Home, visit
His recovery continues at CODAC’s Inten-
back of class, Ricky is now the outspoken one
www.cominhome.org.
sive Community Services program where
in the group. “I am open about a lot of things
he meets frequently with a care manager,
when I meet people. I am comfortable with
psychiatrist and therapist. Instead of being
how I am now,” he says, smiling.
Under CODAC’s leadership, Comin’ Home
Instead of being the shy one, silent in the
consumed by his anger, Ricky is now in
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• By Samantha Shafer, Volunteer
Cover Story: Housing Tucson’s Most Vulnerable
continued
“Registry Week has been a huge success,” said 51homes co-chair W. Mark Clark. The collaboration of
service providers, businesses, government officials and local volunteers is a huge testament to the
willingness of our community to come together to house the most vulnerable.”
GET INVOLVED!
Move-ins have already
begun but 51homes still
needs plenty of help
housing Tucson’s most
Two of the most vulnerable have already moved into permanent housing units. G.C. (initials used to
medically-vulnerable.
protect confidentiality) - ranked as the second most vulnerable person interviewed - is a 62 year old
Here’s how you can help:
woman. She was homeless for 12 years and has many serious health concerns. Within the first three
1.
weeks of being in her new home, G.C. started GED classes and has been attending regularly.
on move-in days or support
people who move into
M.D. - ranked as the third most vulnerable person interviewed - is a 59 year old man who has only
housing.
been homeless for about one year. However, he is currently living with Prostate Cancer. Without a
home or post-surgery care, the doctors have not been able to operate. Now housed by 51homes,
Volunteer - go shopping, help
2.
Donate new or gently used
home furnishings.
M.D. will be able to undergo life-saving surgery.
3.
Make a financial contribution.
About 51homes
to enable 51homes to meet
51homes is a workgroup of the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness and is a local
the most urgent needs. It costs
collaborative of dozens of human services and local government agencies. The purpose of 51homes
roughly $1,000 to prepare for
is to unite the community in a system-change effort to move people from the streets into hous-
each move-in.
ing quickly and permanently. 51homes uses a vulnerability index to identify, prioritize and house
Email [email protected] to
those individuals with the highest risk health factors. Once housed, individuals are connected with
volunteer or donate online at
supportive services needed to keep them stable in their housing.
For more information, go to www.codac.org/51homes.
www.codac.org/donate.
Save the Date!
Upcoming Events
Recovery Walk, Expo & Youth Rally
Saturday, September 24, 2011
8:00am – 1:00pm
Reid Park – Ramadas 14 & 15
Connect with resources and support friends, family and neighbors in recovery from mental illness,
drugs, alcohol and other life-controlling issues.
More info at www.tucsonrecoverywalk.org
Community Mental Health Arts Show
Dale and Misty, outside a local church where
51homes surveyed individuals experiencing homelessness while they enjoyed a free breakfast.
Photo courtesy of Leslie Carlson.
Public Reception: Tuesday, October 4
5:00 – 6:30pm
Exhibit Open: Tuesday, Oct 4 – Thursday, Oct 6
CPSA Training Center in Plaza Arboleda
Top: Registry Week volunteers and Move-in Team
volunteers welcome M.G. (center) to his new home.
Bottom: RQ Construction donated nearly a warehouse full of furniture from Davis Monthan Air Force
Base.
2502 N. Dodge Blvd
Entry forms for artists will be available in July. Art
entries will be accepted from Sept 27-29.
More info at www.cpsa-rbha.org
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CODAC Wish List:
Donations Needed
Changing Hearts & Minds Mural is Complete
Donations of the following items are
The final strokes have been painted on the
The mural was created (from start to finish) by
much-needed by CODAC and the
“Changing Hearts & Minds” mural.
members and staff in the behavioral health
members we serve. New or gently used
items only, please.
system and volunteers from the Hedrick Acres
After months of team building, planning,
Neighborhood, with the goal of breaking
painting and hard work, the “Changing Hearts
down barriers caused by stigma against
Bath towels
and Minds” mural is
Pillows
complete. The complet-
“I learned to get along with all
substance use disor-
Twin size sheet sets
ed mural measures
12-feet wide by 8-feet
different types of people and
ders.
Small bed-side lamps
Car seats
tall, and is composed of
that stigmas that exist really
“It was challenging
Hangers (for clothes)
individual panels that
Adult diapers (Depends)
will be mounted on a
Digital converter boxes
free-standing frame.
mental health and
aren’t true.” - Melina, Volunteer
Hygiene products
at first,” says Kristine
Welter, Director of
Development and
Marketing, who also participated as one of
Cleaning supplies (for housing units)
Under the direction of renowned artist David
the mural creators. “The group seemed to
Small kitchen appliances
Tineo, the mural is composed of a vast variety
naturally divide and define themselves as
Arts & crafts supplies
images symbolizing community solidarity,
either a neighborhood resident or a behav-
Baby items
strength and regeneration. These symbols are
ioral healthcare member.
Televisions (in working condition)
particularly profound considering that the
group began designing the mural exactly one
“By the end of the project, though, everyone
To arrange delivery of donations, contact
week after the Tucson tragedy on January 8,
was working together. There was no us or
Kristine Welter at (520) 202-1746
2011.
them; the project was ours,” she finishes.
The mural will be displayed within the
Hedrick Acres Neighborhood, along the east
side of Mountain Avenue north of Glenn
Road on the side property of the Mountain
Avenue Church of Christ.
CODAC led this community- building public
art project with additional financial support
from Tucson Pima Arts Council (through a
Kresge Arts in Tucson grant), The Haven, the
Community Partnership of Southern Arizona
and Pima Prevention Partnership.
Many thanks to the businesses
that supported the mural:
The Bagelry
Food City
Office Max
Sarnoff Artist Materials
Photo courtesy of Kevin Anderson Productions.
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GIVING BACK;
MOVING FORWARD
Members from CODAC’s Center for Recovery and Independence have been volunteering
at another local nonprofit: Therapeutic Ranch for Animals & Kids (TRAK). Each Monday,
CODAC members help TRAK with farm-life tasks such as shoveling muck, cleaning horse
stalls, grooming animals and sorting vegetables.
“I really enjoy going,” says Lindsay. I like to be around the animals; it feels nice.”
There is no doubt that volunteering at TRAK also helps CODAC members. They are learning valuable job skills while improving trust, team work and communication skills. And,
“they all leave feeling really calm and happy,” says Ellen Raush, Employment Specialist.
CODAC Donors: Investing in CODAC, Investing in our Community
Our sincere appreciation to the many individu-
Eve Block
Oro Valley United Church of Christ
als and organizations who have supported
Bob Farrell
Pastiche Modern Eatery
CODAC with donations since January 2010.
Karl Flessa
Adam Pieslewicz
Each gift is a significant investment in the lives
Agnes Griffen
Pima Prevention Partnership
of the individuals and families we serve.
Shari Healy
Patricia Poore
Carlos Hernandez & Nora Navarro-Hernandez
Louis Pozez
Nancy Adams
Home Depot
Audrey Quick
Curt & Elly Anderson
Paul Hooker
Ellen Rauch
Maria Angel
Carolyn Jackson
Raytheon Charitable Giving
Paul Axinn
Jim Click Automotive Team
David Rees
Cherryl Barbour
Jimmy John’s
Russell Renna
Robert & Ketenna Barrasso
Valerie Kading
Dona Rivera-Gulko
Mary Bartholomew
Ken’s Landscape Maintenance, LLC
Rose’s Fashions
Shawn Bellon
Molly Kent
Arlene Ross
Jerry and Adele Bromiel
Laura Kolb
Russ & Carolyn Russo Scholarship Foundation
Leonard Bryan
Michael Kraus
Bruce & Nancy Steele
Tami Bunch
John & Cecilia Leonard
Herb & Kerry Stratford
Marc & Terry Cahill Frost
Nancy Loebig
Sunflower Farmers Market, Store 20
Carl Campbell & Susie Babby Campbell
David & Gypsie Lyle
The Bagelry
Catalina Smiles
Terry Madrid
The Folk Shop
W. Mark Clark & Stacy Parrish-Clark
Frank & Janet Marcus
Stokes & Elizabeth Tolbert
Helen Clarkson
Hal Marshall
Stewart & Doris Towle
Elizabeth Council
Linda Marshall
Mary Vincenz
Terry DeWald
Maggie Molloy
Volk Company
Oscar & Ernestina Diaz
Leroy & Anita Angel
Gale Welter
Bailey Doogan
Nicholas & Nina Aquilano
Kristine Welter
Dunn Edwards Paint
Nadine’s Bakery, Inc.
James & Nancy Whitney
Sandra Dykstra
Office Max
Cristina Yonsetto
Auna Emery
Marcha Ollason
Linda Yuguchi
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1650 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Suite 202 | Tucson, AZ 85719
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Services for Adults: CODAC provides a continuum
Services for Youth: CODAC offers intensive
of care for members ages 18 and older through
outpatient treatment and assessment for
coordination of all levels of clinical services.
adolescents ages 6 to 18 facing both substance
General mental health and substance use disorder
use and mental health disorders through the
treatment as well as services for persons with
Step Forward program. HIV/AIDS testing and
serious mental illness are offered at service sites
counseling are also available.
conveniently located in Tucson.
Prevention, Training & Neighborhood Services:
CODAC also offers specialized programs for
CODAC provides best-practice workshops and
adults, including:
programs in local communities to promote
• Residential treatment and intensive outpatient
healthy behavior and engaged youth. Programs
programs for pregnant and parenting women
are available to individuals, families, neighbor-
and their children
hood groups and schools for:
• Residential treatment for adults with serious
mental illnesses
• Methadone services for recovering opiate users
• Integrated mental health care and primary care
• Violence and bullying prevention
• Preventing drug and alcohol use through
effective communication between parents/
caregivers and their children
• Daytime vocational and life skills programs
• Neighborhood coalition development
• An after-hours drop in center where members
• Suicide prevention
receive information and recovery support
• A Young Adult team to provide intensive services
for members ages 18 to 25 with mental health
and substance use disorders
• An intensive outpatient program for members
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1650 E. Ft. Lowell Rd., Suite 202 | Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: (520) 327-4505 | Fax: (520) 202-1889
www.CODAC.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
K. Brent Fausett, Chair
Robert Barrasso, Vice Chair
Kristy Kelley, Treasurer
Linda Yuguchi, Secretary
MEMBERS
David Braun
Oscar Diaz
Paul Hooker
Dorothy Inglee Gallagher
Jean Tkachyk
Lourdes Machado
Abe Marques
LilliAnne Purdie
Michele Way
Cherie Weaver
W. Mark Clark, MSW, ACSW
President and Chief Executive Officer
• Comprehensive sexuality education
• Preventing child abuse and neglect by building
on family strengths, promoting health and
optimizing child development
ALBUM EDITOR
Kristine Welter,
Director of Development & Marketing
• Family management and communication skills.
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