Summer 2012 - Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
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Summer 2012 - Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
Newsletter Gabe and Scarlett Pons,The PONSHOP owners/artists, withartist Helen Conley (Kenmore Club member and RACSB Peer Specialist) at the First Friday“Art of Recovery”exhibit opening Summer 2012 The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) is a local government agency which was established in 1970 under Chapter 10 of the Code of Virginia. RACSB provides public mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, prevention, and early intervention services to the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford. The Board is composed of fifteen volunteer members who are appointed by the local governing bodies. The Board members are people from the community with various occupations and interests, who serve three-year terms of office. CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG: Karen J. Kallay, David A. Vaughn & Barbara L. Williams CAROLINE COUNTY: Al Collins, Fonville B. Day & G. Warren Samuel KING GEORGE COUNTY: Beth F. Elkins, John D. Kunlo & James R. Johnson SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY: Sherry L. Givens & Ellen V. Sears STAFFORD COUNTY: Annette Johnson, Jack Rowley & Matthew W. Zurasky EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Ronald W. Branscome To Contact Newsletter: RACSB Public Information Officer 600 Jackson Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Phone: 540-373-3223, ext. 3074 Fax: 540-371-3753 [email protected] www.racsb.state.va.us The RACSB Newsletter is published periodically throughout the year. 2 www.racsb.state.va.us Attend Annual Open House Events Planning is underway for the annual open house events at the five outpatient clinics operated by the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB). The events are an opportunity for RACSB to provide local and state elected officials as well as members of the community with an update on the community-based mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, prevention, and early intervention services offered by RACSB. RACSB will also recognize three individuals for their volunteer efforts in the areas of mental health, intellectual disability, and substance abuse. The events will begin at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments and networking. A formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. The events will conclude at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2012 Spotsylvania County Clinic Edith O. Fleming Building 7424 Brock Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Caroline County Clinic Patricia K. Spaulding Building 19254 Rogers Clark Boulevard, Ruther Glen, VA 22546 Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Fredericksburg Clinic Ronald W. Branscome Building 600 Jackson Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Monday, October 29, 2012 Stafford County Clinic Charles A. Cooper Building 15 Hope Road, Stafford, VA 22554 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 King George County Clinic Marie O. Kunlo Building 8479 St. Anthony’s Road, King George, VA 22485 For additional information, please contact Michelle Wagaman, Public Information Officer, at 540-373-3223, ext. 3074 or [email protected] Update Your Address Send your address changes to [email protected] or call Michelle Wagaman, Public Information Officer, at 540-373-3223, ext. 3074. Summer 2012 Celebrating Recover y through Ar t The eighth annual “Art of Recovery” Exhibit opening on May 4, 2012 coincided with First Fridays in downtown Fredericksburg. On display at The PONSHOP Studio and Gallery, during Mental Health Month, the exhibit featured the original artwork of adults with mental health challenges. According to show organizer Helen Conley, “The exhibit once again had a record number of submissions. The quality of the work on display gets better each year. I lead an art group at Kenmore Club and enjoy working with my fellow members. It’s wonderful to see their talent and confidence grow.” In addition to being an artist, Ms. Conley is a Kenmore Club member and Peer Specialist with the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board. The Art of Recovery provides a forum for artists living with mental illness to gain confidence in their abilities, address misconceptions surrounding mental illness, and experience community support. This year a record number of entries were received from around the state. The 170 submissions from 40 artists were narrowed down to 50 pieces being displayed. This was the second consecutive year the exhibit was hosted by The PONSHOP. A total of 17 pieces sold during the month of May. The exhibit then travelled to The Walkerton Tavern in Henrico as part of the first annual Mountain Road Art Exhibit June 2-20, 2012. More than 100 people attended two receptions. This is the third consecutive year Artist Sandy Pappas with her untitled diptych piece in the background. The Walkerton Tavern has hosted the exhibit in partnerServices office in Richmond. Items ship with Henrico Area Mental were displayed from June 25 Health and Developmental Services. through July 13, 2012. Another five pieces sold. For a second consecutive year, Commissioner James Stewart inThank you to everyone who supvited the exhibit to be displayed at ported the exhibit and the artists. the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental “Climbing the Ladder to Recover y” Spotsylvania County resident Tracy Ringquist said having her handmade quilt included in the 2011 Art of Recovery exhibit was a wonderful experience and a boost to her selfesteem. The quilt, representing the Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Ribbon, was the first one she ever made. For the 2012 exhibit, Ms. Ringquist submitted “Climbing the Ladder to Recovery.” A mixed media piece, it details her personal journey from the depts of depression to her dreams for her recovery. Following a 25-day hospitalization, Ms. Ringquist described herself as being at rock bottom, “in the black abyss of depression.” While deep Summer 2012 down she knew she would eventually come out of the depression, Ms. Ringquist felt like she was “trying to climb a broken ladder, one whose rungs were too far apart and could not support her weight.” Ms. Ringquist knows that gradually she will figure out how to successfully climb the ladder. As she climbs higher, the depression will lift. Ms. Ringquist also knows that, although it may take time, her thoughts will improve and she will return to the sunshine of recovery. In her piece, the ladder continues into the sparkling night sky that contains her personal hopes and dreams. Phrases are written throughout the piece that describe how Ms. Ringquist feels in each stage of her journey. www.racsb.state.va.us 3 Having Fun at Mayfest Rappahannock Adult Activities, Inc. (RAAI) hosted their 26th Annual Mayfest Celebration on May 5, 2012. Held at their 750 Kings Highway location, Mayfest is a day of celebration for participants, their families, and the community. The day began with a delicious breakfast served by RACSB Intellectual Disability Support Coordinators. Live entertainment was provided throughout the day by: singer Bob Williams; First Class Country with Donnie Stevens; Amy Robbins with Velvet Light; Dixie Bells; The Sounds of Silent with Becky Bennett; local bagpiper Tom Wiener; and Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block. Intellectual Disability Support Coordinators served breakfast with a smile Additional activities included: bake sale; food; raffle prizes; silent auction; plant sales; barrel train; moon bounce; cake walk; face painting; therapy dogs; children activities; antique Jeeps; and garden bargains yard sale. Mayfest and the spring bedding sale raised more than $31,000 in support of adults with an intellectual disability. Thank you to everyone who donated items, volunteered your time, and attended the event. Riding the barrel train provided by the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office RAAI has provided day support services to adults with intellectual disabilities in their home communities for more than 35 years. Their services help keep individuals out of institutional settings and allow caregivers respite from care responsibilities. Mayfest is RAAI’s annual fundraiser. All proceeds provide scholarships to allow participants without funding the opportunity to attend RAAI. According to Jim Gillespie, RACSB Community Support Services Coordinator, “The opportunity to attend a quality day support program like RAAI is important to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Participants enjoy valuable social, recreational, and vocational activities that take place throughout our community.” Rappahannock Adult Activities, Inc. is a community-based developmental day program that promotes dignity, independence, individualization, inclusion, and productivity of people with intellectual disabilities in their home communities. They currently serve 150 individuals at their six locations in the City of Fredericksburg and Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. RAAI is a program of Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) and is a partner agency of the Rappahannock United Way. For additional information, call RAAI at 540-373-7643 or visit www.celebratemayfest.com. 4 www.racsb.state.va.us Devon Drive Group Home Manager Amy Robbins with Velvet Light RAAI Fall Plant Sale The greenhouse at Rappahannock Adult Activities is busy once again with participants growing pansies and chrysanthemums for a fall plant sale. Visit www.racsb.state.va.us in September for sale dates and times. Summer 2012 Board Appoints New Officers, Welcomes Member Beth Elkins Chair Matthew Zurasky Vice-Chair At the June 19, 2012 Board of Directors meeting of the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB), officers were elected for terms beginning July 1, 2012. RACSB provides public mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, prevention and early intervention services to residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the Counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George. It is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors appointed by the local governments with equal representation from all areas served in the region. Elkins Elected Chair Beth F. Elkins of King George County was elected Chair for FY 2013. Elkins joined the Board of Directors in July 2005 and has chaired the Prevention/Public Information Committee since 2008. Mrs. Elkins previously served as Secretary in FY 2009 and FY 2010 and as ViceChair in FY 2011. Mrs. Elkins is a retired teacher who taught special education students for a number of years. She is active in the Master Gardeners Association, Virginia Bluebird Society, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She and her husband John have three children and five grandchildren. Zurasky Elected Vice-Chair Matthew W. Zurasky of Stafford County was elected Vice-Chair for Summer 2012 Warren Samuel Secretary FY 2013. Mr. Zurasky joined the Board of Directors in July 2008. He has served as Chair of the Program Planning and Evaluation Committee for the past year. Mr. Zurasky has worked at the Dahlgren Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center since 1983. He is active with The Arc of Rappahannock and currently serves as vice-president. Mr. Zurasky previously served as president and treasurer of the organization. He and his wife, Amy, have three children. Samuel Re-elected Secretary G. Warren Samuel of Caroline County was re-elected Secretary for FY 2013. Mr. Samuel joined the Board of Directors in July 2008. He taught agriculture at Caroline Middle School for nearly 30 years and retired from teaching in 2008. He and his wife Martha have two children. Outgoing Chair Barbara L. Williams has served on the Board of Directors since October 2005 and represents the City of Fredericksburg. Mrs. Williams previously served as Vice-Chair for two years and as Chair of the Program Planning and Evaluation Committee for three years. Mrs. Williams retired in 2005 as a counselor at Northern Virginia Community College in Manassas, a position she held for 28 years. She has two children and is married to Floyd C. Williams. Williams will continue to serve on the Board in Karen Kallay New Member FY 2013. Kallay Appointed to Board Karen J. Kallay was recently appointed by the City of Fredericksburg to serve on the RACSB Board of Directors. Ms. Kallay is active with the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Rappahannock Affiliate where she is an “In Our Own Voice” presenter, “Peer-to-Peer” facilitator, and Connections Support Group facilitator. Ms. Kallay is also a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) facilitator. She serves as a regional representative to the Community Advisory Council at Western State Hospital and is a member of Mary Washington Healthcare’s Community Advisory Council. She has three adult children. FY 2013 Board of Directors: City of Fredericksburg: Karen J. Kallay, David A. Vaughn, and Barbara L. Williams Caroline County: Al Collins, Fonville B. Day, and G. Warren Samuel (Secretary) King George County: Beth F. Elkins (Chair), James R. Johnson, and John D. Kunlo Spotsylvania County: Sherry L. Givens and Ellen V. Sears Stafford County: Annette Johnson, Jack Rowley, and Matthew W. Zurasky (Vice-Chair) www.racsb.state.va.us 5 Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon Kenmore Club hosted their eighth annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon on May 7, 2012. More than a dozen members of law enforcement from each of the localities in Planning District 16 attended. Event organizer and Kenmore Club member Brian Jackson presents Sergeant Dan Purcell with the 2012 “Partners in Recovery” award. The 2012 “Partners in Recovery” award was presented to Sergeant Dan Purcell with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for his efforts related to the Crisis Intervention Team. According to his nomination, Sgt. Purcell dedicates a great deal of his time and efforts to the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and has been an integral part of the team, especially within the past two years. He not only utilizes the core CIT tech- niques in his daily work, but also encourages other officers to become trained in CIT. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services are provided at Kenmore Club for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Kenmore Club’s goal is to provide citizens living with the effects of mental illness the chance to work and become self-supporting members of the community. Members voluntarily participate in work units of their choice that focus on the duties necessary for the daily operation of the Club. The Club also offers educational training and transitional employment. The program serves approximately 50 individuals each day. RAAI Par ticipants Hosts Puzzle Ar t Show How long does it take you to put together a 500-piece puzzle? Or a 1,000-piece? For participants at Rappahannock Adult Activities’ King George County site, it’s all in a days’ work. The individuals served at that site have a passion for puzzles. Some prefer to work individually while others complete the giant jigsaws in teams. Their hard work from the past three months was recently displayed that the Marie O. Kunlo Building to the delight of the participants and their guests. Participants showed off their talents to family members, fellow RAAI participants, Kenmore Club members, and RACSB staff members as part of an open house on May 14, 2012. More than 70 puzzles were completed, glued, and hung for display. Two of their puzzle leaders, Dennis and Norma Jean, assembled a 5006 www.racsb.state.va.us piece puzzle in just a couple hours. They remained focused on their Thomas Kincaid project despite a steady stream of visitors and admirers. Approximately 45 guests visited the day support site in support of the exhibit. Dennis has the visual skills to find those hard pieces on the first try. Norma Jean is constantly rotating the individual pieces and moving them across the space until finding the correct spot. They both like the challenge of landscapes and puzzles with a large number of pieces. Top: Participants at Rappahannock Adult Activities’ King George County Site pose with their completed puzzles. Bottom: Staff and participants look on as Norma Jean and Dennis near completion of a 500-piece puzzle. Summer 2012 Spotlight: Healthy Families Rappahannock Area Healthy Families Rappahannock Area (HFRA) is a home-visiting program for first-time parents in Planning District 16. HFRA provides parenting education, support, and linkage to community resources for vulnerable children and families in our community. Firsttime parents are provided with information and support to enable them to provide a healthy home environment and promote positive health and educational outcomes for their child(ren). By identifying parents early in the stages of childrearing before violence occurs and providing them with home visitation services, HFRA believes mothers and fathers will have the ability to positively parent and care for their child, resulting in a socially, emotionally, and physically healthy child while promoting selfempowerment and independence for the entire family. HFRA benefits the community by providing support to the most vulnerable children and families. Some of the proven benefits of Healthy Families include: • Families who participate in Healthy Families are more likely to receive consistent prenatal care and more likely to deliver healthy, full-term babies. • Families who participate in Healthy Families are more likely to have a “medical home” for their child, meaning that they are receiving consistent and timely medical care. Children are more likely to receive well-child and preventive care and more likely to complete immunizations. • For the past decade, there have been no founded cases of child abuse or neglect among families who received at least 12 months of HFRA home visiting services. This is particularly impressive when remembering that HFRA focuses on those families identiSummer 2012 tal health providers, physicians, shelters, and schools. Families who are interested in the program are also welcome to self-refer and many referrals come from current or previous program participants, who tell friends or family members about the program. Family Resource Specialist Marta Fuentes (center) conducts a home visit with a local family served by Healthy Families Rappahannock Area. fied as being the most at-risk for abuse or neglect. • Children in HFRA participate in regular developmental screenings. Potential developmental delays can be identified early and families can be referred to Early Intervention or Child Find services. • Healthy births, healthy children, and healthy families mean that children are ready for success when they enter school. HFRA targets first-time parents or expectant parents with risk factors for child abuse or neglect. Families are recruited through community partners (including Mary Washington Healthcare, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, and Project LINK at the Rappahannock Area District Health Departments) with a self-administered screen. The screening process looks for adverse risk factors such as negative childhood experiences that involve abuse of any type, destructive lifestyle behaviors and mental health issues, lack of positive parenting skills, poor coping and life skills, lack of a support system, unrealistic expectations of child development, previous or current Child Protective Services involvement, and negative forms of discipline. Referrals can also be made by Departments of Social Services, men- Based upon the screening results, families may be offered an in-home assessment visit with a bilingual Family Resource Specialist (English - Spanish speaking). Families who are not offered an assessment visit receive written information about community resources and parenting supports. The assessment service allows the Family Resource Specialist to communicate with the parents about their strengths and needs. Parents are also connected to community resources such as emergency services, mental health, domestic violence resources, homeless shelters, financial assistance, paternity and child support services, counseling services, adult education, employment training and job placement services, life skill seminars, as well as marriage and relationship enrichment classes. During this visit families also receive an automatic referral to the Parent Education - Infant Development Program. In addition, they receive child development materials, hotline numbers and free baby supplies whether or not they choose to participate in the home visiting program. Families that are identified as being able to benefit from additional support are offered home visitation. The Family Support Worker helps to teach problem-solving skills, create a safe home environment, positive parent-child interaction, and parenting skills. Each home visit involves parent and child interaction activities with toys, book sharing, handouts Spotlight continued on page 8. www.racsb.state.va.us 7 Nearly 200 Free Car Seats Distributed Healthy Families – Rappahannock Area once again partnered with GEICO, the Virginia Department of Health’s Low-income Safety Seat Distribution and Education program, and Hilldrup Moving and Storage to sponsor the fifth annual “Safety First Regional Car Seat Campaign” on May 19, 2012 at GEICO’s office. Families with children receiving Medicaid were eligible to receive a free convertible or booster car seat as well as training on proper car seat use and installation assistance. To receive a free car seat, parents had to register in advance and bring their child’s Medicaid card with them to the event. Nearly 200 car seats were distributed. proximately 75% of car seats are improperly installed or children are improperly restrained. Child safety seats reduce fatal injuries by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers. Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block performed for families while they waited to have their seats installed. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 119,000 children under age 12 are injured in car crashes. Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for children in America. Ap- Spotlight continued from page 7. and materials on health and development, and resource assistance. Additional home visiting services include prevention of negative birth outcomes (low birth weight, substance abuse, criminal activity, child abuse and neglect); increasing parenting skills; assisting families in obtaining medical insurance; encouraging healthy pregnancy practices; encouraging immunization and well-care visits; encouraging use of a primary care physician; childhood developmental screenings; and encouraging a safe home environment. Families can participate in home visiting from the time they find out they’re pregnant until the child turns 5 years old or enters school. Healthy Families Virginia provides the following statistics: • Healthy Families has a positive economic impact on the health care costs of premature infants. More than 12,000 babies are born prematurely in Virginia every year. The cost of one day of medical care is approximately $2,500 per child (or $30,000,000 8 www.racsb.state.va.us per day for the state). A total of 91% of prenatal enrollees in Healthy Families programs delivered babies of normal birth weight. Locally, that rate is 89%. The average cost of Healthy Families home visiting services is $3,800 per family per year. • A total of 96% of all children whose families participate in Healthy Families are regularly screened for developmental delays from their first year until their families graduate from the program. Our local program achieves 100%. All delays are promptly referred for remedial treatment and followed by Healthy Families. Children from these at -risk families enter school ready to succeed. • Healthy Families has been proven to prevent child abuse and neglect among the at-risk families it serves. Last year, the state rate of abuse/neglect was 0.07% among participating families while locally Healthy Families Rappahannock Area had 0%. To learn more, visit www.healthyfamiliesrappahannock.org or call 540-288-1937. Founded in 1997, Healthy Families – Rappahannock Area provides support to at risk first-time parents with free home visitations, playgroups, and referrals to other community programs. Its goal is to reduce child maltreatment and increase school readiness. The program assisted nearly 500 families in Fiscal Year 2012 (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012). The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board serves as the fiscal agent. Healthy Families – Rappahannock Area is a partner agency of the Rappahannock United Way. Support Healthy Families Rappahannock Area Donate Healthy Families Rappahannock Area is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3), charitable organization. • Mail donations to Healthy Families Rappahannock Area at 600 Jackson Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia • Designate your donation through United Way, Combined Federal Campaign (#99291), Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (#6423). • Donations of new or gently used books, toys, and baby items are always appreciated. There is also a great need for diapers, wipes, and safety proofing items. Advocate Healthy Families Rappahannock Area receives much of its funding through state or local government. Support from community members lets legislators know that this program is valued and a worthy investment. Summer 2012 Wickens Recognized as Top 40 Under 40 in Housing Congratulations to Joe Wickens, Intellectual Disability Residential Coordinator, on being selected as a member of the “Top 40 Under 40 in Housing” by the Virginia Housing Coalition. He was recognized at the Virginia Housing Coalition’s Annual Awards Dinner on June 21, 2012 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Those selected for recognition have demonstrated both distinction in their professional accomplishments and dedication to their community. The event also celebrated the Virginia Housing Development Authority’s 40th Anniversary. As the Intellectual Disability Residential Coordinator, Mr. Wickens is responsible for overseeing 11 group homes, two (2) supervised apartment programs, supported living program, and sponsored placement program. These programs employ more than 120 staff members who successfully support nearly 100 residents with intellectual and physical disabilities here in their home communities. Each facility is beautifully maintained in established neighborhoods. The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board has added a new group home each year for the past four years. Opening a new community-based group home is a two year process that involves locating and purchasing the land, writing grants for HUD 811 construction funding, receiving the necessary permits and approvals from the county, collaborating with the architect, writing grants to assist with fur- On the Move means having a better quality of life for these individuals. RACSB Intellectual Disability Residential Coordinator Joe Wickens (center) is recognized as a member of the “Top 40 Under 40 in Housing” in Richmond on June 21, 2012. nishing the new home, identifying new residents, and the hiring and training of staff. In his role, Mr. Wickens interacts with varied stakeholders and community members. He works to build good relationships with new neighbors and encourages community integration. According to his nomination, Mr. Wickens has a "can do" attitude. He tackles daily challenges with a smile and positive attitude. This is a demanding job that continues to grow in scope annually. Mr. Wickens has recently undertaken the responsibility to establish two new Intermediate Care Facilities for individuals with an intellectual disability who are also medically fragile. This is a new program for the greater Fredericksburg region and will result in individuals leaving state institutions and returning home. Mr. Wickens is aware of the risk posed by serving individuals with severe and profound needs in the community. He is a strong advocate that residing in the community Mr. Wickens began his employment at RACSB 1997 as a residential counselor providing direct support to individuals living in a group home. He was promoted to group home manager. Those personal experiences serve him well as a residential coordinator. He has a direct understanding of how a congregate residential facility operates which aides him in the planning and designing for new facilities. A resident of Spotsylvania County, Mr. Wickens and his wife, Michelle, have four children. With the mission of improving access to safe and affordable housing, the Virginia Housing Coalition is a 501(c)(4) organization founded in 1981 dedicated specifically to supporting organizations and individuals working to provide affordable housing options in Virginia by influencing and developing public policy, recognizing exemplary achievement, and providing education, training and services that will make its members more effective in attaining their goals. Through the Virginia Housing Coalition, representatives of local and regional groups can identify housing issues of common concern and develop effective strategies to address them. Virginia Housing Coalition leaders serve as spokespersons on housing-related issues for lower-income Virginians, giving voice to housing, community and economic development concerns in policy debates at the state and federal levels. Effective July 1, 2012, the Cowan Boulevard Supervised Apartment Program relocated to Brittany Commons in Spotsylvania County. The program will now be known as Brittney Commons Supervised Apartment Program. Their new address is 10101 Moorgate Avenue, Apartment 205, Spotsylvania, VA 22553. The office phone number remains the same: 540-899-4483. Summer 2012 www.racsb.state.va.us 9 Employee Ser vice Recognitions 2 0 Ye a rs Regina Bostian, Residential Counselor, Supported Living Program Vicky Newton, Office Manager, Stafford County Clinic 1 5 Ye a rs Sherri Dorsey, Kenmore Club Advocate Kathy Smith, Accounting Coordinator Mary Thompson, Residential Counselor, Belmont Supervised Apartment Program Richard Wilson, Transportation Supervisor 1 0 Ye a rs Rufous Gbordzi, Residential Counselor, Belmont Supervised Apartment Program Glenda Knight, Project LINK Manager Cynthia Lewis, In-home Therapist, Therapeutic Foster Care Program Mary Newman, Residential Counselor II, Belmont Supervised Apartment Program F i v e Ye a rs Shawn Brown, Mental Health Residential Specialist Jeff Givens, Day Support Counselor Kristi Irby, Mental Health Residential Counselor II, Bridgewater Street Supervised Apartment Program Lorraine Miller, Mental Health Nurse, Crisis Stabilization Program Amy Robbins, Devon Drive Group Home Manager Lincoln Saludez, Residential Counselor, Leeland Road Group Home Dawn Williams, Office Associate, Specialized Transportation Program T h r e e Ye a r s Carolyn Brackett, Residential Counselor, Devon Drive Group Home Elaine Clark, Residential Counselor, Intellectual Disability Support Living Program Nicole Coryell, Day Support Specialist, Rappahannock Adult Activities Pablo Cuadrado, Residential Coun10 www.racsb.state.va.us selor, Galveston Road Group Home Dionne DeTouche, Intellectual Disability Support Coordinator Ryan Eagles, Speech Language Pathologist, Parent Education – Infant Development Program Christine Graham, Substance Abuse Therapist, A Woman’s Place Erin Harrell, Residential Counselor, Wolfe Street Group Home Jason McIntosh, Mental Health Case Manager Kristian Moore, Residential Counselor, Crisis Stabilization Program Patricia Newman, Mental Health Case Management Supervisor Krystal Parker, Substance Abuse Case Manager Melonie Peters, Day Support Specialist, Rappahannock Adult Activities Melissa Roth, Residential Counselor II, Home Road Supervised Apartment Program Emmanuel Sarfo, Residential Counselor II, Bridgewater Street Supervised Apartment Program James Saunders, Day Support Counselor, Rappahannock Adult Activities Cecelia Sawyer, Residential Counselor, Belmont Supervised Apartment Program Abdul Sesay, Mental Health Nurse, Crisis Stabilization Program Brandie Williams, Coordinator, Parent Education – Infant Development Program O n e Ye a r Lynne Ailor, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Terri Banks, Van Driver, Specialized Transportation Program Verniecia Bell, Residential Counselor, Crisis Stabilization Program Pam Byrd-Freeman, Cook, Crisis Stabilization Program Stephanie Caldwell, Residential Counselor, Leeland Road Group Home Shelly Clinton, Residential Counselor, Leeland Road Group Home Limary Cook, Residential Counselor, Churchill Drive Group Home Vivian Crawford, Day Support Specialist, Rappahannock Adult Activities Shirley Dilts, Day Support Aide, Rappahannock Adult Activities Ashley Dobbins, Day Support Specialist, Rappahannock Adult Activities Gustavo Duran, Residential Counselor, Lafayette Boulevard Boarding House Amy Hanley, Coordinator, Kenmore Club Donna Hicks, Residential Counselor, Igo Road Group Home Lauren Hubbard, Day Support Counselor, Rappahannock Adult Activities Deloris Jackson, Residential Counselor, Igo Road Group Home Allison Jenkins, Residential Counselor, Home Road Supervised Apartment Program Mahlon Johnson, Veteran Peer Specialist, Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Janice Jones, Residential Counselor, Galveston Road Group Home Stefanie Lilly, Residential Counselor, Stonewall Estates Group Home Karin Martin, Office Manager, Rappahannock Adult Activities Lambert Mercer, Van Driver, Specialized Transportation Program Alexandria Moore, Residential Counselor II, Galveston Road Group Home LaToya Ray, Intensive Mental Health Case Manager Bethany Sartori, Therapist, Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Melessa Suder, Horticulture Specialist, Rappahannock Adult Activities Geri Watson, Residential Counselor, Leeland Road Group Home Martha Young, Residential Counselor, Stonewall Estates Group Home Summer 2012 RACSB Opens 11th Group Home The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) began welcoming residents into its eleventh group home for adults with an intellectual disability at the end of June 2012. This beautiful home, located in the established Waverly Village community in Spotsylvania County, will be home to six individuals. It is RACSBs fourth community home in the county. Churchill Drive Group Home Spotsylvania County Community group homes are 24hour staffed programs with residents working or attending a day support program. Residents are assisted with daily living skills and work to achieve personal goals. The residents are active within their local community with volunteering, shopping, and recreational activities. Residential options like group homes are important to individuals with an intellectual disability and their families. Group homes allow individuals to remain in the community, near their family and friends, while gaining a level of independence and receiving 24hour support. homes, RACSB also offers Supported Living Arrangements that allow an individual to live in housing of their own with staff providing support in the home. The Sponsored Placement Program matches individuals with families who provide room, board, and supervision while teaching independent living skills. RACSB currently operates two Supervised Apartment Programs that offer a greater level of independence for adults with an intellectual disability. In addition to community group RACSB broke ground in August 2012 on two Intermediate Care Facilities for adults with an intellectual disability. These four-bed homes are similar to group homes but provide a higher level of care for individuals who may be more medically fragile or require greater support. The Lucas Street and Ross Drive Intermediate Care Facilities are located in the Thomas Ross Subdivision in Spotsylvania County. years in the Air Force; John Sulder, served three years in the Army; Brian Justice, served three years in the Army; and Mike McGuire, served four years in the Navy during Vietnam and in the Reserves. According to Mr. Sulder, “It meant a lot for Will to recognize Kenmore Club members who are veterans and served our country. I’m proud of my son who has served 16 years in the Air Force.” There currently are nearly 140 individuals seeking residential services in our area. Construction of this home was paid for through a HUD Section 811 grant. A generous $20,000 grant from KOVAR and the Knights of Columbus helped to furnish the home. Recognizing Militar y Ser vice Kenmore Club Advocate Will Johnson spent three months in 2011 deployed overseas as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. He is a Staff Sargeant with the District of Columbia Air National Guard. When Mr. Johnson returned to work at the Kenmore Club in January 2012, he presented club members with a framed American Flag that was flown during a mission by the 121st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. The flag is accompanied by a certificate detailing when it was flown and those involved. Numerous veterans are active Kenmore Club members. Posing with Mr. Johnson (far right) are (from left): Brian Jackson, served three Summer 2012 www.racsb.state.va.us 11 Employee Changes April - July 2012 Anastasia Amoah, part-time Residential Counselor at Scottsdale Estates Group Home, transferred to be a full-time Residential Counselor at the Home Road Supervised Apartment Program. Kathy Dickinson, Office Associate, has been promoted to Office Manager at the Spotsylvania County Clinic. Lori McCuiston, Intellectual Disability Support Coordinator, has been promoted to Intellectual Disability Support Coordinator Supervisor. Charlesetta Borfay is now a fulltime Residential Counselor at the Galveston Road Group Home. Ashley Dobbins is now a full-time Day Support Specialist at Rappahannock Adult Activities. Stephanie Minor is now a full-time Residential Counselor at the New Hope Estates Group Home. Jimmy Brinkley is now a full-time Veteran Peer Specialist. Jill Donaldson has returned as a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist with the Parent Education - Infant Development Program. Patricia Newman, Mental Health Case Manager, has been promoted to Adult Mental Health Case Management Supervisor. Steve Dunn, Residential Counselor, transferred from Galveston Road Group Home to Stonewall Estates Group Home. Courtney Ross, Residential Counselor, has been promoted to Residential Counselor II, at Wolfe Street Group Home. Lacey Fisher, temporary New Hope Estates Group Home Manager, will transfer to manager the new Churchill Drive Group Home. Melissa Roth, Residential Counselor II, has transferred from the Home Road Supervised Apartment Program to the Bridgewater Street Supervised Apartment Program. Meri Brooks-Payne, Lead Day Support Specialist, has been promoted to Day Support Assistant Coordinator, Rappahannock Adult Activities. Michelle Burd, Day Support Specialist, has been promoted to Lead Day Support Specialist, Rappahannock Adult Acuities. Becky Clark, Day Support Coordinator, Rappahannock Adult Activities, retired effective July 4, 2012. A celebration of her career is being planned for September 20, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Harper A. Gordon Building, 750 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, VA. LiMary Cook, part-time Residential Counselor at Scottsdale Estates Group Home, will be full-time at Churchill Drive Group Home. Vivian Crawford is now a full-time Day Support Specialist at Rappahannock Adult Activities. Pablo Cuadrado, Residential Counselor, transferred from Stonewall Estates Group Home to Galveston Road Group Home. Laverne Dabney, Residential Counselor - Floater, is now at the Ruffins Pond Group Home. India Daniels, part-time Residential Counselor at Wolfe Street Group Home, will be full-time at Churchill 12 www.racsb.state.va.us Drive Group Home. Lisa Gualard, Mental Health Nurse, has transferred from the Fredericksburg Clinic to the Crisis Stabilization Program. Chris Jacobs, part-time Day Support Specialist, RAAI, is now a fulltime Residential Counselor II at Churchill Drive Group Home. Andrea Lipscomb, Residential Counselor II, Ruffins Pond Group Home, has transferred to be a Residential Counselor - Floater. Stephanie Maldonado, Day Support Counselor, has been promoted to Day Support Specialist. Lindsay Manns, Day Support Aide, RAAI, has been promoted to Day Support Counselor. Sophia Masvaure, Residential Counselor II, Wolfe Street Group Home, has been promoted to New Hope Estates Group Home Manager. Alison Standring, Part C System Manager, is now full-time. Aime Tudor, Residential Counselor, has been promoted to Residential Counselor II, at the Scottsdale Estates Street Group Home. Katie Van de Berg, part-time Residential Counselor at Piedmont Drive Group Home, will be full-time at Churchill Drive Group Home. Brandie Williams, Special Educator has been promoted to Coordinator of the Parent Education - Infant Development Program. RACSB employment opportunities are updated weekly at www.racsb.state.va.us Click on “Careers” Summer 2012 Interns Celebrated position in the CAPS Center at the University of Mary Washington. While at RACSB, Silver broadened her skills in therapeutic intervention and assessment. She also developed new skills in completing competency evaluations. The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) is in its 12th year of the pre-doctoral psychology internship program. The program is designed to prepare doctoral candidates for the practice of psychology. A graduation luncheon was During their time at RACSB, held on June 21, 2012, at the interns provide treatment Edith O. Fleming Building in and assessment services Spotsylvania County for the under the supervision of departing Fiscal Year 2012 inSpotsylvania County Clinic Coordinator Dr. Steven Dixon RACSB psychologists and terns. Spotsylvania County (left) with interns Rebecca Silver, Amanda Dean, and psychology residents. Interns Clinic Coordinator Dr. Steven Jeffrey Karp. provide 2,000 hours of servDixon presented each intern into a fast-paced interdisciplinary ice during their tenure at with with a framed certificate and desk work environment and how to work RACSB. clock. with community resources. She plans to return to Arizona and work RACSB has expanded the internAmanda Dean of Midwestern Unipart-time for the MISS Foundation in ship program to four in FY 2013. versity in Glendale, Arizona, Jeffrey Phoenix while studying for the psyThis will allow the interns to expand Karp of Argosy University Chicago, chology licensing exam. their learning experience through a and Rebecca Silver of Syracuse rotation with Emergency Services. University, all have positive experiKarp will complete a year-long postences to share following their yeardoctoral fellowship at the Virginia The new interns began working at long internship at RACSB. Treatment Center for Children in RACSB on June 25, 2012. They are Richmond. He spoke highly of the Joanne Diacogiannis (Spotsylvania Dean worked at the Fredericksburg County Clinic), Bethany Kurina Clinic. She shared that she received ongoing support from the RACSB staff in making the internship a posi- (Fredericksburg Clinic), Bennett exposure to a full-range of mental tive learning experience. Moehl, (King George County Clinic), health diagnoses during her RACSB and Phillip Yurovsky, (Caroline and internship. Dean feels the most valuSilver is also remaining in the area. Stafford County Clinics). able thing she learned at RACSB She has accepted a post-doctoral was how to incorporate efficiently RACSB Campuses to be Tobacco-free January 1, 2013 While buildings of the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) have been tobaccofree for many years, the Board of Directors recently adopted a policy to make agency facilities smoke and tobacco free effective January 1, 2013. This means smoking will not be permitted at any of the facilities owned or operated by RACSB. Designated smoking areas at outpatient facilities will be removed and smoking will not Summer 2012 Mental Health Residential Programs (Lafayette Boulevard Boarding House, Bridgewater Street Supervised Apartments; Liberty Street Supervised Apartments, and Riverplace Supervised Apartments) and individuals attending Kenmore Club. be permitted on the property. Designated outdoor smoke areas will remain for individuals residing in Smoking cessation support will be available to individuals receiving services and employees upon request. www.racsb.state.va.us 13 Schedule a Performance Perfor mance by Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block, a local puppet troupe dedicated to educating youth on disabilities and social concerns, is available to perform for your class, afterschool program, or community group. tain additional information on becoming a Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block volunteer, please contact Sherry Norton-Williams at 540373-3223, ext. 3035, or [email protected]. RAKOB recently partnered with the local Virginia Wounded Warrior Program to purchase a new program titled “Coping with Crisis, War and Family Deployment.” RAKOB has 18 different topics including: Bullies; Childhood Obesity; Fire Safety; Learning Disabilities; Life Lessons; and Physical/Sexual Abuse. For a Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. complete list of available topics, please visit www.rakob.org. To schedule a performance or ob- Combined Federal Campaign #53237; Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign #3834; Local Government Campaign #6433 Welcome New Employees April - July 2012 Melanie Balek, Day Support Aide, Rappahannock Adult Activities Catherine Ballek, Day Support Specialist, Rappahannock Adult Activities Anne Blair, Mental Health/Substance Abuse Therapist, Spotsylvania County Clinic Wanda Campbell, Residential Counselor, Churchill Drive Group Home Lauren Cricchio, Residential Counselor, Scottsdale Estates Group Home Joanne Diacogiannis, Psychology Intern, Spotsylvania County Clinic Carol D’Olympio, Residential Counselor, Churchill Drive Group Home Sarah Dowden, Residential Counselor, Devon Drive Group Home Kimberly Ehinmiakhena, Psychosocial Advocate, Kenmore Club Dr. Jessica Espinoza, Fredericksburg Clinic Coordinator Paulette Henson, Residential Counselor, Devon Drive Group Home Allison Hoal, Reimbursement Technician II, Fredericksburg Clinic Jennifer Huband, Emergency Services Therapist, Fredericksburg Clinic Wesli Jensen, Intern, Crisis Stabilization Program Fred Jerman, Mental Health Resi- 14 www.racsb.state.va.us dential Specialist, Bridgewater Street Supervised Apartment Program Tamika Johnson, Residential Counselor, Piedmont Drive Group Home Kaitlyn Kabban, Intern, Prevention Programs Kari Keener, Day Support Specialist, Rappahannock Adult Activities Michele Keller, Office Associate II, Spotsylvania County Clinic Bethany Kurina, Psychology Intern, Fredericksburg Clinic Kira Lanewala, Residential Counselor, Scottsdale Estates Group Home Kareem Latief, Van Driver, Specialized Transportation Program Matthew Lee, Residential Counselor II, Home Road Supervised Apartment Program Dr. Michael Lister, Psychologist, Stafford County Clinic Jessica Marcev, Residential Counselor, Lafayette Boulevard Boarding House Emily McGarrity, Infant/Child Support Coordinator Bennett Moehl, Psychology Intern, King George County Clinic Deborah Nelson, Residential Counselor, Piedmont Drive Group Home Meagan O’Connell, Intern, Prevention Programs Megan O’Connell, Residential Counselor, Wolfe Street Group Home Thomas Novak, Day Support Aide Jennifer Pomeroy, Office Manager II, Fredericksburg Clinic Angela Ringersma, Early Childhood Special Educator, Parent Education -Infant Development Program Lisa Scott, Mental Health Nurse, Fredericksburg Clinic Latroy Smalls, Sponsored Placement Provider Valerie St. John, Intern, Project LINK, A Woman’s Place Catherine Switzer, Assistant IT Coordinator/Project Manager Merlin Waits, Residential Counselor, Belmont Supervised Apartment Program Darragh Walker, Residential Counselor, Churchill Drive Group Home Arona Wheeler, Sponsored Placement Provider Lashana Williams, Day Support Specialist, Rappahannock Adult Activities Sarah Wine, Residential Counselor, Scottsdale Estates Group Home Phillip Yurovsky, Psychology Intern, Caroline and Stafford County Clinics Summer 2012 H. Rex Holland Employee of the Quarter The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board Employee of the Month Program began in 2001. In 2005, it was named in honor of H. Rex Holland, a former member of the RACSB Board of Directors who passed away in June 2005. Mr. Holland was a vocal supporter of programs to improve morale among agency employees. In July 2011, RACSB moved to an Employee of the Quarter recognition program. The Fiscal Year 2012 third quarter award was presented to Stephen Curtis, Galveston Road Group Home Manager, on April 17, 2012. According to his nomination, Mr. Curtis has shown an incredible amount of compassion towards the individuals at both Ruffins Pond Group Home and most recently at the Galveston Road Group Home. His work with a gentleman at Galveston Road Group Home, who has had some serious issues adapting to his new home, has been nothing short of phenomenal. Running one group home can be difficult enough, but to take on the responsibility of two programs shows an overwhelming dedication to the individuals we serve. Ruffins Pond Group Home recently had their floors refinished and this created the need for two the more fragile individuals to have to sleep away from their home. Mr. Curtis took it upon himself to take these gentlemen to a hotel for two nights. Those men are still talking about the great vacation they had with Mr. Curtis. Ruffins Pond Group Home recently hired a new Manager and as expected, Mr. Curtis has gone above and beyond to spend time working with her to see that she has a successful transition into her new position. Mr. Curtis maintains an upbeat personality and is always willing to help everyone around him. The Fiscal Year 2012 fourth quarter award was presented to Pablo Cuadrado, Residential Counselor, Galveston Road Group Home, on July 17, 2012. Mr. Cuadrado has always been willing to assist the agency in any capacity, often working across multiple programs to support the well-being of individuals with an intellectual disability. While working at Stonewall Estates Group Home, he willingly assisted both Day Support and the Galveston Road Group Home to help a new resident acclimate into the group home. Mr. Cuadrado successfully aided this individual in both programs for three weeks and then provided a well-written Support Review which was included in the individual’s Behavioral Support Plan. In addition, while working at the Stonewall Estates Group home, Mr. Cuadrado ensured that the group home van was well maintained. Mr. Cuadrado is always willing to be cross-trained and has proved to be a valuable asset wherever he works including Stonewall Estates, PiedPablo Cuadrado, Residential Counselor, Galveston Road Group Home, was the recipient of the RACSB Employee of the Quarter for the FY 2012 fourth quarter. Summer 2012 Stephen Curtis, Galveston Road Group Home Manager, was the recipient of the RACSB Employee of the Quarter for the FY 2012 third quarter. mont Drive, and Galveston Road Group Homes. He also recently volunteered to become certified as a Therops Trainer. Mr. Cuadrado is always willing to help both management and his peers. He assists with resident’s doctor appointments and participates in resident’s annual vacations trips. He is also very dependable and is always ready to cover shifts when someone calls out. He has even served as the emergency oncall person during winter snow storms. Mr. Cuadrado is every mindful of the safety of the residents as well as the principles of PersonCentered Thinking. Mr. Cuadrado approaches his job with enthusiasm. He is highly motivated and is always willing to share his ideas and suggestions with everyone around him. Mr. Cuadrado is an asset to any group home as well as RACSB. He makes any shift that he works fun, and is always mindful of the feelings of the residents and his coworkers. Mr. Cuadrado is tactful, knowledgeable of group homes, and brings a wealth of business acumen and human services experiences. www.racsb.state.va.us 15 US Postage Paid Non-Profit Org. Fredericksburg, VA Permit No. 210 Rappahannock Area Community Services Board 600 Jackson Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-3223 www.racsb.state.va.us RACSB Newsletter published throughout the year by the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board Executive Director - Ronald W. Branscome / Editor - Michelle T. Wagaman ADMINISTRATION/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ronald W. Branscome Building 600 Jackson Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-3223 V/TTY CONSUMER AFFAIRS ADVOCATE 540-899-4616 VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CLINICAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (VICAP) 540-899-4351 OUTPATIENT & CASE MANAGEMENT Fredericksburg Clinic Ronald W. Branscome Building 600 Jackson Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-3223 V/TTY Spotsylvania County Clinic Edith O. Fleming Building 7424 Brock Road Spotsylvania, VA 22553 540-582-3980 V/TTY Stafford County Clinic Charles A. Cooper Building 15 Hope Road Stafford, VA 22554 540-659-2725 V/TTY Caroline County Clinic Patricia K. Spaulding Building 19254 Rogers Clark Boulevard Ruther Glen, VA 22546 804-633-9997 V/TTY King George County Clinic Marie O. Kunlo Building 8479 St. Anthony’s Road King George, VA 22485 540-775-9879 V/TTY A Woman’s Place 2016 Lafayette Boulevard Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-891-3136 EMERGENCY SERVICES Fredericksburg: 540-373-6876 Stafford: 540-373-6876 Spotsylvania: 540-373-6876 Caroline: 804-633-4148 King George: 540-775-5064 DAY SUPPORT SERVICES Rappahannock Adult Activities(RAAI) Harper A. Gordon Building 750 Kings Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22405 540-373-7643 PREVENTION SERVICES DARE To Be You, Second Step & Too Good For Drugs Bowman Center 3306 Bourbon Street Fredericksburg, VA 22408 540-374-3337 The Gathering Place (RAAI) Patricia K. Spaulding Building 19254 Rogers Clark Boulevard Ruther Glen, VA 22546 804-633-5721 Healthy Families Rappahannock Area Charles A. Cooper Building 15 Hope Road Stafford, VA 22554 540-288-1937 Twin Lakes (RAAI) Twin Lakes Plaza 1646 Lafayette Boulevard Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-372-6827 or 372-6981 Project LINK A Woman’s Place 2016 Lafayette Boulevard Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-891-3132 Spotsylvania County Clinic (RAAI) Edith O. Fleming Building 7424 Brock Road Spotsylvania, VA 22553 540-582-7200 V/TTY Program for Teen Parents Edith O. Fleming Building 7424 Brock Road Spotsylvania, VA 22553 540-582-3980 (Spotsylvania County Only) Stafford County Clinic (RAAI) Charles A. Cooper Building 15 Hope Road Stafford, VA 22554 540-659-8527 V/TTY Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block Ronald W. Branscome Building 600 Jackson Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-3223 King George County Clinic (RAAI) Marie O. Kunlo Building 8479 St. Anthony’s Road King George, VA 22485 540-775-6590 V/TTY Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program - Kenmore Club Barbara C. Terry Building 632 Kenmore Avenue Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-7737 EARLY INTERVENTION Parent Education-Infant Development Program Ronald W. Branscome Building 600 Jackson Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-371-2712 Infant & Toddler Connection of the Rappahannock Area 540-372-3561 877-268-4169 (toll-free) RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Crisis Stabilization Program at the Sunshine Lady House for Mental Health Wellness & Recovery 615 Wolfe Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-374-3386 Mental Health Supportive Residential Services 401 Bridgewater Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-899-4516 Bridgewater Street Supervised Apartment Program 405-409 Bridgewater Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-899-4673 Riverplace Supervised Apartments 708 Sophia Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-899-4516 Liberty Street Supervised Apartments 915 Liberty Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-899-4516 Home Road Supervised Apartments 200 Home Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405 540-899-4086 Lafayette Boulevard Boarding House 818 Lafayette Boulevard Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-372-3590 Intellectual Disability Residential Services Bowman Center 3306 Bourbon Street Fredericksburg, VA 22408 540-899-4358 Sponsored Placement Program & Supported Living Bowman Center 3306 Bourbon Street Fredericksburg, VA 22408 540-899-4436 or 373-9891 Belmont Supervised Apartments 2524 Carriage Lane Apt. 3D Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-899-4437 Brittney Commons Supervised Apartments 10101 Moorgate Avenue Apt. 205 Spotsylvania, VA 22553 540-899-4483 Churchill Drive Group Home 900 Churchill Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540-548-3580 Devon Drive Group Home 729 Welsh Drive Ruther Glen, VA 22546 804-448-1510 Galveston Road Group Home 532 Galveston Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405 540-656-2373 Igo Road Group Home 6159 Igo Road King George, VA 22485 540-775-3860 Leeland Road Group Home 82 Leeland Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405 540-899-4430 New Hope Estates Group Home 163 New Hope Church Road Fredericksburg, VA 22405 540-372-3585 Piedmont Drive Group Home 11430 Piedmont Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540-786-3676 Ruffins Pond Group Home 10100 Heriot Row Fredericksburg, VA 22408 540-654-1700 Scottsdale Estates Group Home 2 Scottsdale Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22405 540-899-4935 Stonewall Estates Group Home 601 Halleck Street Fredericksburg, VA 22407 540-785-9626 Wolfe Street Group Home 815 Wolfe Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-899-4428 SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION Bowman Center 11903 Main Street Fredericksburg, VA 22408 540-899-4331 VIRGINIA WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM Ronald W. Branscome Building 600 Jackson Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-3223, ext. 3085 www.wearevirginiaveterans.org