2011
December
Date: 12-20-2011
Topic: Community Involvement – Beacon’s Board of Directors
Guest: Laura Parry, ESQ.
Description: Laura Parry, Partner at Klevatt & Associates LLC, discusses her involvement with Beacon’s Board of Directors and the importance of giving back to the community. Throughout the years, Beacon’s Board of Directors has been a pillar in the community. Board members cohesively work together while wholeheartedly supporting Beacon’s mission.
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Date: 12-13-2011
Topic: 100,000 Homes Campaign
Guests: Betsy Benito and Christine Haley
Description: Betsy Benito and Christine Haley, representatives from the Corporation for Supportive Housing, discuss details and the significance of the 100,000 Homes Campaign. Ms. Benito is the Illinois Program Director at Corporation for Supportive Housing. Ms. Haley is the Associate Director of the Corporation for Supportive Housing Illinois Program.
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Date: 12-6-2011
Topic: Housing for Homeless Families
Guest: Adrien Teverbaugh, Case Manager
Description: Adrien Teverbaugh, Case Manager, discusses the challenges and rewards of helping homeless families find affordable housing in Chicago. Beacon Therapeutic provides Homeless Outreach Services within 27+ shelters throughout Chicago. Highly trained and mobile clinicians help children and families cope with the trauma of being homeless and support them in gaining the self-sufficiency and self-determination to become stably housed.
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November
Date: 11-29-2011
Topic: Students With Special Needs – Beacon’s Autism Program
Guest: Bill Hanigan, Teacher
Description: Bill Hanigan, Teacher, discusses the Autism Program at Beacon’s Therapeutic Day School in Calumet Park. Beacon’s careful intervention and innovative curriculum unlocks the potential and creativity of each student’s mind allowing them to thrive academically and socially. Approximately 13% of children have a developmental disability, ranging from mild disabilities such as speech and language impairments to serious developmental disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, and autism. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Autism Spectrum Disorders)
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Date: 11-22-2011
Topic: Students in Temporary Living Situations – Homeless Youth
Guest: Luis Valadez, Chicago HOPES & Program Support Supervisor for Chicago Public Schools – Students in Temporary Living Situations
Description: The 2009-2010 school year saw record-setting numbers of homeless students within Chicago Public Schools - 15,027. Luis Valadez, Chicago HOPES & Program Support Supervisor (Chicago Public Schools – Students in Temporary Living Situations), discusses the severity of youth homelessness in our City. Beacon Therapeutic provides Homeless Outreach Services within 27+ shelters throughout Chicago. Highly trained and mobile clinicians help children, teens and families cope with the trauma of being homeless and support them in gaining the self-sufficiency and self-determination to become stably housed.
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Date: 11-15-2011
Topic: National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness – Beacon’s Homeless Outreach Services
Guest: Lovea Smith, MA, LCPC, DFSS Supervisor
Description: National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is November 14-21, 2011. According to the Chicago Coalition for Homelessness, the number of adult homeless is at least 21,000. The City's count is based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's definition of homelessness: "when an individual lacks a fixed, regular and adequate place to sleep or who regularly spends the night in a shelter, similar institution, or a place not meant for human habitation." Beacon Therapeutic provides Homeless Outreach Services within 27+ shelters throughout Chicago. Highly trained and mobile clinicians help children and families cope with the trauma of being homeless and support them in gaining the self-sufficiency and self-determination to become stably housed. Lovea Smith, MA, LCPC, and DFSS Supervisor, discusses how Beacon is combating hunger and homelessness in our City.
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Date: 11-8-2011
Topic: The Courage to Quit – Diann’s Journey To Quit Smoking
Guest: Diann Mayweather, Beacon Staff
Description: Diann Mayweather, Beacon staff who is participating in the Courage to Quit campaign, describes the many challenges she has encountered with quitting smoking. She also gives hope to the many people who are also trying to quit smoking. Beacon Therapeutic is involved with the Chicago Tobacco Prevention Project through the Respiratory Health Association. The project aims to implement citywide policy strategies designed to decrease tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, with concentrated efforts aimed at high-burden population groups.
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October
Date: 10-25-2011
Topic: A Family Assertive Community Treatment Program Success Story
Guest: Keanna
Description: Keanna, a success story from Beacon's Family Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) initiative, shares her compelling story of how this program has forever changed her life. FACT’s focus is to mitigate the impact of homelessness on child development by improving housing, health and well being of homeless and at-risk young mothers and children. It is a collaboration project between Beacon, Heartland Alliance, Inner Voice and Voices for Illinois Children.
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Date: 10-18-2011
Topic: What Is Systems Integration and Why Is It Important?
Guest: Ann Marie Grimberg, M.Ed. and Systems Integration Manager
Description: Ann Marie Grimberg, M.Ed. and Systems Integration Manager at Heartland Health Outreach, discusses the importance of systems integration within Beacon’s Family Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) program. FACT’s focus is to mitigate the impact of homelessness on child development by improving housing, health and well being of homeless and at-risk young mothers and children. It is a collaboration project between Beacon, Heartland Alliance, Inner Voice and Voices for Illinois Children.
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Date: 10-11-2011
Topic: Everyone Deserves To Have Healthcare
Guest: Brittany Ward, CHIPRA Case Manager
Description: Brittany Ward, CHIPRA Case Manager, discusses how Beacon’s CHIPRA program is helping children and teens attain health care coverage via All Kids. The Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) is an outreach program funded through a federal grant targeting children in-need, families and adolescents who are without health coverage.
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Date: 10-4-2011
Topic: Early Childhood Intervention
Guest: Kelly Hilley, M.S. and Home Visitor
Description: Kelly Hilley, M.S. and Home Visitor, discusses the intricacies of Beacon's Early Head Start(EHS) Services. EHS home-based program supports homeless children ages 0-3 and their families through home visits and group socialization experiences. Home visitors provide comprehensive services to support and strengthen the relationships between infants, toddlers, and their parents.
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June
Date: 6-28-2011
Topic: Help Advance Beacon’s Mission
Guest: Peggy Rourke, Director of Development
Description: Peggy Rourke, Development Director, discusses innovative ways to get involved with Beacon’s programs and services. Ms. Rourke has dedicated more than 27 years toward successfully advancing Beacon’s mission. Her passion and energy for helping those less fortunate and making a positive impact has made her a well-respected pillar in the community.
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Date: 6-21-2011
Topic: Beacon’s Early Head Start Program
Guest: Florence Stevens, MPH and Health Educator
Description: Florence Stevens, MPH and Health Educator, discusses the intricacies of Beacon's Early Head Start (EHS) Services. EHS home-based program supports homeless children ages 0-3 and their families through home visits and group socialization experiences. Home visitors provide comprehensive services to support and strengthen the relationships between infants, toddlers, and their parents.
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Date: 6-14-2011
Topic: Empowering Lives, Changing Futures
Guest: Alice Merrifield, LCSW and Chief Clinical Operations Officer
Description: Susan Reyna-Guerrero, LCSW, President & CEO and Alice Merrifield, LCSW and Chief Clinical Operations Officer educate viewers about the myriad of programs and services provided at Beacon Therapeutic. The discussion is lively and engaging as Ms. Reyna-Guerrero and Ms. Merrifield delve into the issues paralyzing social service agencies in Chicago, Illinois, our nation and how Beacon remains dedicated its mission and people it serves.
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Date: 6-7-2011
Topic: Reintegrating Students Back Into Mainstream Society
Guest: LeVorn Black, Dean of Students
Description: Levorn Black, Dean of Student Services, discusses the opportunities available for students at Beacon’s Jr High/Sr High School. Mr. Black wears many hats at the school: Dean of Student Services, Reintegrational Facilitator and Behaviorist. His expertise and professionalism have been beneficial to both the students and staff.
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May
Date: 5-31-2011
Topic: Beacon’s Copyrighted Alternative School Curriculum
Guests: Dr. Joan Gross (Principal), Ja’Vaan Veal (Educational Services Coordinator), and
Amy Jeffers (Teacher)
Description: Dr. Joan Gross (Principal), Ja'Vaan Veal (Educational Services Coordinator) and Amy Jeffers (Teacher) discuss Beacon's success at creating a copyrighted alternative school curriculum. This curriculum has been well received in the academic industry and has garnered attention of reputable education institutions locally and nationally.
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Date: 5-17-2011
Topic: Vocational Services at Beacon’s Calumet Park Campus
Guest: Christine Szewczyk, LCSW and Clinical Manager
Description: Christine Szewczyk, LCSW and Clinical Manager, discusses the array of services provided at Beacon's Therapeutic Junior/Senior High School in Calumet Park. In addition to classroom work, students have the opportunity to participate in a vocational program to learn job skills suitable to their functioning level. Students work toward improving their behaviors while completing their high school academic curriculum.
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Date: 5-10-2011
Topic: FACT Children’s Services
Guest: Kelli Hanlon, LCSW and Early Childhood Clinical Coordinator
Description: Kelli Hanlon, LCSW and Early Childhood Clinical Coordinator, discusses Beacon's Family Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) program. FACT's focus is to mitigate the impact of homelessness on child development by improving housing, health and well being of homeless and at-risk young mothers and children.
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April
Date: 4-26-2011
Topic: Partnerships - Respiratory Health Association
Guest: Joel Africk, President & CEO
Description: Joel Africk, President & CEO, Respiratory Health Association, discusses Beacon's involvement in the Chicago Tobacco Prevention Project. This project aims to implement citywide policy strategies designed to decrease tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, with concentrated efforts aimed at high-burden population groups.
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Date: 4-19-2011
Topic: Beacon’s Big Intensive Outpatient Program (BIOP)
Guest: Mary Aitchison, LCPC and Clinical Manager
Description: Mary Aitchison, LCPC and Clinical Manager, discusses Beacon’s Big Intensive Outpatient Program (BIOP). BIOP offers mental health services to children 6 to 18 years of age who are experiencing moderate to severe emotional and behavioral problems at home, in the community and at school. The program’s focal point is based on group therapy emphasizing a structured, supportive and therapeutic environment.
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Date: 4-12-2011
Topic: Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA)
Guest: Marge Dunne, Program Supervisor
Description: Marge Dunne, CHIPRA Program Supervisor, discusses how Beacon’s CHIPRA program is helping children attain health care coverage via All Kids. The Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) is an outreach program funded through a federal grant targeting children in-need, families and adolescents who are without health coverage.
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Date: 4-5-2011
Topic: Community Involvement
Guest: Kathleen Strand, Beacon Board Member
Description: Kathleen Strand, Beacon Board Member, discusses the importance of corporate citizenship and community involvement with non-profit organizations. Ms. Strand has worked in national, state and local politics for more than 10 years. She has worked for Hilary Clinton, Dick Gephardt, John Kerry and Alexi Giannoulias. Ms. Strand currently serves as the Senior Communications Advisor to the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
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2010
December
Date: 12-28-2010
Topic: Series Wrap-Up, Recap of Beacon’s Array of Services
Guest: Cheryl Thompson, Deputy CEO, Chief Administrative Affairs Officer
Description: Cheryl Thompson, Chief Administrative Affairs Officer/Deputy CEO recaps the 13-week Fall 2010 series by discussing Beacon's many programs and services. Ms. Thompson has more than 20 years experience in the non-profit mental health field, 15 years at Beacon. She is a detail oriented visionary who is well versed in organizational performance management and accreditation, both at the national and local levels.
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Date: 12-14-2010
Topic: An Outside Look Into Beacon’s Programs
Guest: Dr. Victor Bernstein
Description: Dr. Victor Bernstein, Research Associate (Associate Professor) in the School of Social Administration at the University of Chicago, discusses his critical role and partnership at Beacon Therapeutic. He is a consultant and trainer and co-founder of The Ounce of Prevention Fund (Illinois) Developmental Training and Support Program. Mr. Bernstein’s interest in strengthening the parent-child relationship dates from 1969 when he began working with autistic children.
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Date: 12-7-2010
Topic: Beacon’s Family Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Program
Guest: Kathy Daniher, MA, LCPC, FACT Project Director
Description: Kathy Daniher, MA, LCPC and FACT Project Director, discusses Beacon’s Family Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) program. FACT’s focus is to mitigate the impact of homelessness on child development by improving housing, health and well being of homeless and at-risk young mothers and children. It is a collaboration project between Beacon, Heartland Alliance, Inner Voice and Voices for Illinois Children.
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November
Date: 11-30-2010
Topic: Beacon’s Board of Directors
Guest: Ryan Dargis, Board Chairman
Description: Ryan Dargis, Beacon Therapeutic Board Chairman, discusses the importance of community involvement and giving back. Mr. Dargis is a Vice President at the Northern Trust Company in Chicago where he is a Senior Institutional Trust Product Manager supporting the Global Funds Services division of the Corporate and Institutional Services business unit.
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Date: 11-23-2010
Topic: Beacon’s Homeless Outreach Services
Guest: Kim McManus, LCSW, Director of Homeless Outreach Services
Description: Kim McManus, LCSW and Director of Homeless Outreach Services, discusses Beacon’s success in breaking the cycle of homelessness. Ms. McManus brings a vast knowledge of clinical services experience to Beacon’s vision of empowering program participants in regaining stability and reaching their emotional, economic and overall growth potential.
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Date: 11-16-2010
Topic: Beacon’s Shelter Outreach Services (SOS) Program
Guest: Cynthia Bradley, Director of Shelter Outreach Services
Description: Cynthia Bradley, MA and Director of Shelter Outreach Services, describes Beacon's involvement with homeless shelters throughout the City. Beacon delivers community-based mobile mental health services in 31 interim, transitional, and second stage Chicago shelters to help families rebuild their lives and find permanent housing.
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Date: 11-9-2010
Topic: Early Childhood Development
Guest: Theresa Valach, LCSW and Early Childhood Clinical Manager
Description: Theresa Valach, LCSW and Early Childhood Clinical Manager at Beacon discusses her role with providing a myriad of developmentally appropriate trauma informed services. Theresa is one of Beacon's licensed, highly trained staff who is catering to at-risk children ages 3 to 5 years in a day treatment setting.
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Date: 11-2-2010
Topic: Beacon’s Health Education Services
Guest: Florence Stevens, MPH and Health Educator
Description: Florence Stevens, MPH and Health Educator, discusses Beacon's health-related community involvement. Florence has a key role at Beacon in teaching children and families about the importance of nutrition, tobacco prevention and health care.
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October
Date: 10-26-2010
Topic: Therapeutic Day School (Junior/Senior High School) Calumet Park Campus
Guest: Dr. Joan Gross, Principal
Description: Dr. Joan Gross, Principal, discusses the many services and resources available at the Calumet Park High School Campus. Joan has been with Beacon for the past seven years. Prior to joining Beacon Therapeutic, she was integral in the education programs at Niles Township, Glenbrook High Schools and Keshet Day School in Northbrook.
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Date: 10-19-10
Topic: Therapeutic Day School (Elementary) Longwood Campus
Guest: Larry Wyrobek, Principal
Description: Larry Wyrobek, Principal at Beacon's Longwood Campus, discusses services and programs provided to elementary school age children who have emotional, behavioral, or learning needs that exceed their local school's capacity. Mr. Wyrobek has served at Beacon for more than 26 years. He has overseen an expansion of special education program services for the organization.
Link: http://blip.tv/beacon-therapeutic/larry-wyrobek-principal-longwood-campus-4961938
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Date: 10-12-2010
Topic: Beacon’s Clinical Operations
Guest: Alice Merrifield, LCSW, Chief Clinical Operations Officer
Description: Alice Merrifield, LCSW and Chief Clinical Operations Officer, discusses the scope of services at Beacon. Ms. Merrifield has more than 23 years of clinical and administrative experience in social services. During her tenure at Beacon, she continues to direct the planning of clinical programs while providing leadership and clinical supervision to the Directors and Clinical Managers of the core clinical programs at the organization.
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Date: 10-5-2010
Topic: Beacon Therapeutic’s CAN TV Debut – Overview of Programs and Services
Guest: Susan Reyna-Guerrero, LCSW, President & CEO
Description: Susan Reyna-Guerrero, LCSW, President & CEO of Beacon Therapeutic discusses the organization's many programs and services. Ms. Reyna has more than 25 years of clinical and administrative experience. She is an advocate, leader and administrator whose passion for children, families and homelessness has changed the face of Chicago's social service system.
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