Winter 2015-16 - Talbert House

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Cincinnati, OH
Permit No. 7019
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WINTER 2015-16
A Great Year to Celebrate
Fifty years ago, the founders of Talbert House believed that people
would have a greater chance of success when treated in the community
rather than institutional settings, a philosophy taught by Dr. Ernest Talbert
at the University of Cincinnati during the early
20th Century. They believed people would be
more successful if they stayed connected
to their families, work, and community.
They believed in second chances.
Through the years, Talbert House
evolved to meet the changing needs
of clients, their families, and the
community. But those core beliefs have
remained. Today, the agency operates in
five service lines with a continuum of care
to meet the complex issues. These quality
Pictured:
services are designed to create lasting change in
Dr. Ernest Talbert
people’s lives.
Phone: (513) 751-7747
www.talberthouse.org
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
2600 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45206-1171
Be a part of the future of Talbert House by making a donation at
www.talberthouse.org/donate
SAVE-THE-DATES
IN THIS ISSUE
CELEBRATE DAD IN JUNE
Fatherhood Luncheon
PAGE 1 Youth Employment
Thursday, June 2 - Hyatt Regency
Fatherhood Community Event
Sunday, June 19 - Sawyer Point
P R E V E N T I O N
A S S E S S M E N T
PAGE 2 Events and Awardees
PAGE 3 New Board Members
T R E A T M E N T
R E I N T E G R A T I O N
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WINTER 2015-16
NEWS BRIEFS
OSCAR BEDOLLA,
Cincinnati’s Director
of Development toured
construction of Parkway
Apartments in September.
CONGRATULATIONS to
the September graduates
of Hamilton Co. Drug
Court and the November
dads of the Fatherhood
Project’s Fall class.
SPEAKER OF THE
HOUSE ROSENBERGER
toured Wilmington
Outpatient in October.
THANK YOU to all who
joined us at the Butler Co.
NAMI Walk in October.
OHIO COMMISSION ON
FATHERHOOD awarded
$1.8M over five years to
help new and low-income
fathers.
THANK YOU to everyone
who participated in the
holiday giving drive to
brighten the holidays for
our clients.
OMHAS awarded $150K
to Hamilton Co. partners
to reduce untreated
mental illness/substance
use disorders in jails.
Thiving Youth & Healthy Minds
YOUTH PROSPER THROUGH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
In May 2015, Talbert House served as the lead
agency for the Hamilton County Summer Youth
Employment Program, a collaboration of several
agencies providing services to eligible youth
referred by Hamilton County Department of Job &
Family Services.
Between June and October, the Summer Youth
Employment Program served 810 youth ages 1424, and over 200 local employers invested nearly
$1.1 million dollars in wages paid to these young
people. As a result of their employment, 34 youth
directly obtained permanent employment and
several others acquired permanent employment through their connection with the program.
At the conclusion of the Summer Youth Employment Program, youth were given an opportunity
to attend job readiness workshops focused on resumes, soft skills, interviewing, and professional
dress. The workshops culminated with a hiring event featuring a variety of employers. The hiring
event was a success with 46 interviews conducted and 23 young adults offered positions.
Partners of the Summer Youth Employment Program included Easter Seals Tristate, The Greater
Cincinnati Urban League, Cincinnati Community Action Agency, and Ohio Means Jobs.
BROWN COUNTY FOCUS ON OPIATE EPIDEMIC
Talbert House provides a wide array of services to the residents of Brown County that include
substance use and mental health prevention and treatment services to youth and adults. Services
are provided in the schools, community and in an outpatient office setting. These services are
funded through the Brown County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board as
well as the United Way of Greater Cincinnati.
Most recently, Interact for Health provided funding to Talbert House to coordinate the Coalition
for a Drug Free Brown County with an emphasis on developing a plan to address the opioid
epidemic. Community meetings have provided guidance and input for the work. Committees have
been formed: Prevention, Assessment/Treatment, Harm Reduction, and Supply Reduction.
Anyone interested in participating in the Coalition or who need additional information for
services may call 937-378-4811.
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WINTER 2015-16
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Talbert House Annual Luncheon
James C. Leonard, CPA
In September, Talbert House celebrated the achievements of the past year and honored historical
relationships with the Talbert Family, Dr. Emil Dansker, as well as Hebrew Union College, Presbytery of
Cincinnati, and Archdiocese of Cincinnati at its annual luncheon, presented by Fifth Third Bank.
This year’s event gathered nearly 300 corporate supporters, government leaders, agency partners, and
friends. Talbert House announced its community impact of serving over 37,500 registered clients and an
additional 28,000 through prevention services.
CHAIR
Glenda Cousins
VICE CHAIR
Cathy T. Crain, J.D.
VICE CHAIR/TREASURER
David Hoguet
VICE CHAIR
Sourushe Zandvakili, PhD
SECRETARY
Paul M. Brunner
PAST CHAIR
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Stephanie P. Gaither
Fred Joffe, PhD
John I. Silverman
Ann Marie Tracey, J.D.
The Talbert Family received the
Ernest Talbert Award, for whom
the agency is named.
Dr. Dansker, who signed the agency’s
Articles of Incorporation, received the
Agnes Seasongood Award.
The three religious organizations that provided
the agency’s first budget in 1965 received the
Community Service Award.
MEMBERS
Mark Addy
Thomas Beridon, Esq.
Richard Bodner
Shawn Butler
Frank D. Chaiken, Esq.
James J. Chalfie, Esq.
Cherryl Christensen, D.O.
Andrew D. Ciafardini
Bryan C. Dunn
Carol B. Goodman
Barbara Gould
Michael J. Harmon, Esq.
Gregory Hoernschemeyer
Thomas C. Kilcoyne, Esq.
Chase M. Kohn
Paul Laufman
Gwendolyn L. McFarlin
Robert B. Meacham
Elle Morris
Robert A. Moskowitz
Matt Nealon
Haluk G. Nural
David A. Pepper, Esq.
Alan Piker
Pamela W. Popp, Esq.
Kathy A. Rogers
Julie Shifman, Esq.
E. B. Silberstein, M.D.
Alex Triantafilou, Esq.
Regina Troxell, PhD
Mark A. Vander Laan, Esq.
Richard Weiland
Gwendolyn J. Wilder
Barry Willison
Neil F. Tilow
PRESIDENT/CEO
The 2015 Annual Report is available online at www.talberthouse.org/news/newsletters-3
21st Century Society Luncheon
The Foundation for Talbert House hosted its annual
luncheon in September to celebrate and thank 42 members for
their generous commitment to the agency’s future. The Cohen,
Holt, Shifman, and Michelman families were honored for their
vision of providing permanent supportive housing to young
women with a history of domestic violence and trauma through
the establishment of The Freeda Kay House.
Be a part of the future of Talbert House by making a donation at www.talberthouse.org/donate
Employee of the Year
Talbert House recognized the hard work and dedication of its employees,
volunteers, and board members at the annual appreciation celebration in
December. Among nearly 900 employees, Eric Neefus was honored as the 2015
Employee of the Year for his dedication to providing care that leads to positive
outcomes for his clients, their families, and the community.
For 12 years Eric has provided quality care to Talbert House clients coping
with mental health issues. He
is a valued Case Manager who
Eric Neefus with Brad
interacts professionally with
McMonigle, Vice President
adults who have complex needs
and require a high level of assistance. He has a unique
way of calmly managing emotions and helping clients that
builds their trust. Eric is an advocate for those he serves.
Also recognized as Outstanding Employees of 2015 were
Kelly Beck, Nathan Pubentz, Erika Rakel, Natalie Williams,
Neil Tilow with Outstanding Employee Awardees
and Lois Wright.
Natalie Williams, Nathan Pubentz, and Erika Rakel.
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WINTER 2015-16
Talbert House Ambassadors
STAFF & BOARD
HIGHLIGHTS
The Ambassadors hosted its second trivia night in
September at Christian Moerlein’s taproom. The young
professionals combined the evening of socializing and
competition with a personal care item collection.
CONGRATULATIONS
The Ambassadors teamed
up with BKD and Graydon
Head & Ritchey in October
for a networking event and
book drive. Thanks to generous sponsorship from
the companies and O’Bryon’s Bar & Grill, a group of
30 YPs attended and collected hundreds of books for
Adopt a Book and Talbert House.
See upcoming events and join the Ambassadors
email list at www.talberthouse.org/getinvolved.
Mary Ann Pope of Human Resources
was recognized as a national finalist for
Definity’s Fearless Frontline Leader Award.
WELCOME
Talbert House Board of Trustees welcomes
three new members:
Mark Addy, former chair of Talbert House’s
Fatherhood Celebration Luncheon,
Paul Laufman,Talbert House Ambassador
Board Chair, and Matt Nealon.
Margaret Talbert, daughter of Ernest
Talbert whom the agency is named
after, celebrated her 100th birthday.
Bowling for the Brave, a fundraising
event held in August raised $9,000 for
Parkway Center to support local veterans.
GENEROUS FOUNDATIONS
Deaconess Associations Foundation
$284,400 for Primary Care Services
Thank You, Volunteers!
L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation
$100,000 for Camp Possible
Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust
$100,000 for Parkway Apartments
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Foster & Motley
Mt. Orab Church of Christ
Robert H. Reakirt Foundation
$50,000 for Camp Possible
Interact for Health
$20,000 for the Nonprofit Leadership
Institute of Greater Cincinnati
The Sutphin Family Foundation
$15,000 for Camp Possible
Mount St. Joseph Psychology Club
Mercy Health Business Intelligence Unit
ITW-Vortec
Learn about volunteer opportunities at www.talberthouse.org/getinvolved.
Jack J. Smith Jr. Charitable Trust
$15,000 for Camp Possible
50 years
Celebrating
50 th Anniversary Celebration Gala | Hyatt Regency Cincinnati | November 7, 2015
Over 540 guests attended the gala
Chaired by John Silverman
Presented by
• Harold C. Schott Foundation
• Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trusts,
Fifth Third Bank, Trustee
• Nancy & John Silverman
• Robert H. Reakirt Foundation,
PNC Bank, Trustee
And raised more than $600,000
for Camp Possible!
50 years
Celebrating
50 th Anniversary After Party | Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati | November 7, 2015
GALA SPONSORS & HOSTS: Williams Foundation • Robert & Chantal Lach Foundation • The Shifman Family •
Huntington Bank • The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation • Jenny & Allan Berliant • Miriam
Stern Foundation • Richard Weiland • Jack J. Smith, Jr. Charitable Trust, PNC Bank and Karen B. Wach, Co-Trustees
• Western & Southern Financial Group • Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing • Barbara Gould • Hutcheson
Homecare • Fifth Third Bank • Eileen & Jim Chalfie • Jennifer &
Steven Hemberger • Sally & Neil Tilow • Cincy Magazine •
Cincinnati Business Courier • LPK • Paycor • Oswald Companies
• Kelly & Mark Addy • Amy & Tom Bentley • Laura & Paul Brunner
• Mary & Frank Chaiken • Clark Schaefer Hackett • Cathy & Tom
Crain • The Devine Group • Julie & Bryan Dunn • Moira Gettens
& Tom Compton • Carol Goodman & John Simmons • Karen &
David Hoguet • Ruth & Fred Joffe • Jennifer & Jamie Leonard • Leslie
& Redmond McNeill • Alan Piker • Quadrant Partners • Kathy & Greg Rogers •
Jackie & Ted Silberstein • Susan & Scott Stegman and Carol & Peter Baden
• Ann Marie Tracey & Daniel Buckley • Barbara & Mark Vander Laan
AFTER PARTY SPONSORS & HOSTS: First Financial
Bank • Fifth Third Bank • PsychPros, Inc. • Graydon
Head & Ritchey LLP • Mercer • Reminger Co., LPA •
Robbins Kelly Patterson & Tucker • School Outfitters • Blue
Sky Marketing Group • Commerce Bank • Commonwealth,
Inc. • Laufman & Napolitano LLC • Liberty Mutual Insurance
• USI Insurance Services • UC Health • DJ Guinness • Kelly
Blackburn • Tom Compton • Anna Coutts • Frank Dix • Caroline
Dunn • Matthew T. Ernst • David Gardner • Emily Gilbride •
Kelsey Keiner • Julie Krause • Adam Morton • Adam Pulskamp
• Colleen Reynolds • Kim Schutte • Jay Shifman • Brandon Sontag
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from the gala
and after
party.