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A NON-PROFIT AGENCY — Creating Hope Through Understanding

Mental HealthNewsletter of the Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara

Fall 2009

Now “under one roof,” the Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara’s new location on Garden Street. (Photo by Steven Faulstich)

Feels Like HomeLetter From Executive Director and Board President

It’s been about 10 months since we moved into the Garden Street building — residents are settling in, clients and members are getting accustomed to the new beautiful surroundings, and our staff is adapting to life with multipurpose meeting spaces, and storage. It’s really a miracle for all of us. Before our existence on Garden Street, our world was very fragmented and cramped. Now it certainly feels like we are a family under one roof.

We take great pride and joy looking out from the office windows and observing the activity in the Recovery Learning Center at the Fellowship Club courtyard and residents as well as staff coming and going from the building. As mental health advocates, it’s good to know that our relocation has had a tremendously positive psychological health effect on all of us — staff, members, clients, residents, family members and volunteers. Our message is both subtle and overt that our clients deserve a beautiful setting and comfortable home.

Feels Like Home continues on page 2.

This Issue:A Letter from the Board President & Executive Director 1

Board of Directors 2

Client Profile: Q&A 2

What’s New 3

NAMI News 4

Economic Stress & Your Health 4

Mental Health & Life Expectancy 5

New Web Site 5

MHA Financials 6

Donors List 7

Our 2nd Annual Heroes of Hope Awards

will be held on Friday, May 21

at the Lobero Theatre. For sponsorship opportunities or further information, please

contact Patricia Collins at:

(805) 844-8440.

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save the date:

21 May 2010

Mental Health Associationin Santa Barbara County

Nonprofit OrganizationU.S. POSTAGEPAIDSANTA BARBARA, CAPERMIT No. 502

617 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

ADDRESS SERVICES REQUESTED

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Assests Dec 31, 08 Dec 31, 07

Current Assets (Checking/Savings)

Cash 368,195 828,620

Total Checking/Savings 368,195 828,620

ACCouNTS ReCeIvABLe

A/R 375,047 465,461

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts -4,000 -4,000

Total Accounts Receivable 371,047 461,461

oTHeR CuRReNT ASSeTS

Accounts Receivable 47,095 612

Other Current 31,203 58,115

Total other Current Assets 78,298 58,727

Total Current Assets 817,540 1,348,808

FIxed ASSeTS

Properties 2,291,334 981,572

Total Fixed Assets 2,291,334 981,572

oTHeR ASSeTS

other Assets 5,537,795 6,415,500

Total other Assets 5,537,795 6,415,500

Total Assets 8,646,669 8,745,880

Liabilities & Equity

CuRReNT LIABILITIeS

Accounts Payable 122,611 28,602

Total Accounts Payable 122,611 28,602

oTHeR CuRReNT LIABILITIeS

Payroll Taxes Payable 3,326 1,598

Accrued expenses 54,802 111,788

Security deposits 12,340 12,440

Deferred Income 8,335 8,335

Current portion l/t debt 9,501 9,049

Total Other Current Liabilities 88,304 143,210

Total Current Liabilities 210,915 171,812

Long Term Liabilities

Long term notes payable 853,040 312,576

Long Term Deferred Income 186,806 195,139

Total Long Term Liabilities 1,039,846 507,715

Total Liabilities 1,250,761 679,527

Equity

Equity 173,803 998,288

Retained Earnings 7,072,816 6,417,171

Net Income 149,291 650,895

Total Equity 7,395,910 8,066,354

Total Liabilities & Equity 8,646,671 8,745,881

Donors $ 50,000 +Andrew H. Burnett FoundationMr. and Mrs. david Prenatt Santa Barbara Foundation St. Francis Foundationvolentine FoundationWeingart Foundation

Donors $10,000-49,000The Ann Jackson FamilyCity of Santa BarbaraThe Crawford Idema FamilyMr. and Mrs. Andrew davisThe estate for davison, Fenton G.Inge GatzHutton FoundationJanssen divLa vista FoundationLady Leslie Ridley-TreeMr. and Mrs. Atul PatelRd ConstructionSamuel B. Mosher FoundationSanta Barbara Bank & Trust Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Thompsonvenoco, Inc.Wallis FoundationWilliams-Corbett FoundationWood-Claeyssens Foundation

Thank you for your

donations& continued

support.The Mental Health Association in

Santa Barbara County•

2008-2009 donors

2008/09 donors List continues on page 7.

We’re going Green!See page 5

Donors $5,000-9,999dr. Helen Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Ted CampbellMr. and Mrs. Chad dreierMr. and Mrs. Gil GarciaMr. and Mrs. Marty GranoMr. and Mrs. George KaufmannHerbert and Gertrude LatkinNina LiffLippincott Family Foundationdr. Ann LippincottThe Medtronic FoundationMr. and Mrs. Thomas MullaneyMichael Towbesdr. and Mrs. H.W. vandeverMr. and Mrs. Louis WeiderMr. and Mrs. Robert Young

Donors $2,500-4,999Mr. and Mrs. Rob AdamsSabina BerahaMr. and Mrs. Stillman Chasedr. Bonnie CormanMr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawforddr. Hildegard H. Balin CharitableGildea Foundation dr. and Mrs. Gregory Greaneydr. Linda HatchHenry W. Bull FoundationMr. and Mrs. daniel KeepMullen & Henzell, LLPThe Schwab Charitable FundMr. and Mrs. david W. Spainhour

Steve LopezLos Angeles Times columnist and author of The Soloist.

Sponsors Needed — Contact Us Today!

For sponsorship or more information, please contact Patricia Collins at:

(805) 844-8440

Join UsFor the 2nd Annual Heroes of Hope Awards

on Friday, May 21st, 2010 at the Lobero Theatre.

•Honoring Elyn Saks and Steve Lopez

Elyn SaksAssociate Dean and Professor of Law, Psychology, Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at USC, and author of The Center Cannot Hold.

Client Profile: Q&A with Lorraine vigil, Garden Street Resident Lorraine Vigil is a tenant at the Garden Street Apartments. She moved in on December 8, 2008 and says she will “never forget this date” because it is the day that her “life began to change for the better.” Lorraine was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression and a Dysphoric Disorder and says she now has a good doctor who helps her balance out her medications in order to function better. She has also been introduced to many groups that have helped her feel safe and secure since moving into her new home at Garden Street. Lorraine says that living here has “changed her life” and expresses the utmost gratitude for all those involved.

Client Profile continues on page 3.

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MHA 2009b o a r d o f d i r e c t o r s

David Prenatt President

Mack Staton, J.D. 1st Vice President

George Kaufmann 2nd Vice President

Karel de Veer Treasurer

Nancy Chase Secretary

Helen Caldwell, PhD

Bonnie Corman, PhD

Gloria Desales

Jane Macedo de Veer

Ann Eldridge

Paul Erickson M.D.

Gil Garcia

Inge Gatz

Anne Greaney R.N.

Dale Haslem

Darcy Keep, RN

Ann Lippincott, PhD

Margaret Lydon

Tom Mullaney

Marie Prenatt

Kally Rau

Cindy Somers

Jan Winter

Robert Young

Annmarie Cameron Executive Director

Patricia Collins Director of Operations

Feels Like Home continued from page 1.

Annmarie Cameron executive director

David Prenatt President, Board of directors

We all feel a resurgence of inspiration, motivation and rededication to our mission. The value of our new stable foundation is truly tangible and has created an improved “base” from which to work and grow. We long wished for a single place where people could come to get support, housing, education, practical support, look for a job, find a place to live… a place from which to better relate to our neighbors and family. Well, here we are, and it really feels like home.

Ironically and unfortunately, we now have three times more space and due to recent budget cuts, we have fifty percent less funding for programs and services. Our mission to meet the needs of our clients and families depends on the continued generosity of our community. Please help us by making a fully tax deductible donation today.

Mental illness is a community issue that affects every one of us — not just the person living with the illness. And we truly believe that it is part of an overall healthy community to have a strong resource for people to rely on to get the information and help that they need, and that is what we are here for.

Sincerely,

Annmarie Cameron David Prenatt Executive Director President, Board of Directors

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Donors $1,000-2,499Mr. and Mrs. Bruce AnticouniBank of Americadr. eric BoehmMr. and Mrs. Frank CassirerCarnzu A. ClarkComputer AssociatesCottage Health System Mr. and Mrs. Robert CrawfordMr. and Mrs. Marty davisMr. and Mrs. Karel de veerKaren drownMr. and Mrs. Ron eldridgeMr and Mrs. daniel encelldrs. Paul and Pamela ericksonGoleta Presbyterian ChurchMr. and Mrs. William GourleyMarlene JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Herbert KendallMarBorg IndustriesMarjorie McKeanThe Metz Foundationedwina MindheimMark A. Moseleydr. and Mrs. Sidney ottmanMr. and Mrs. Charles RadazMr. and Mrs. Robert RauNancy ReadRiviera Insurance Services, LLCMr. and Mrs. Wayne SiemensMr. and Mrs. Marc SmaniottoRobert SorichMorris SquireSurfMediadr. and Mrs. ThomasThomas drywall Inc.Mr. and Mrs. John T. van AkenWells Fargo FoundationWilson PrintingRay WinnJan Winter

Donors $ 500-999Mr. and Mrs. Frank AbatemarcoMr. and Mrs. Paul AlpertPaula Anastasia-davisTony CherotCommunity Angel NetworkCommunity West Bankeli Lilly and CompanyFamilies Advocating for First Congregational Church, uuCdr. and Mrs. John FoleyMr. and Mrs. donald M. Gallaghervirginia GardnerGhita GinbergMr. and Mrs. Bob HandyMr. and Mrs. dale HaslemIndependent order of oddJ & d Pretzel CorpMr. and Mrs. Anton Johansen

Mr. and Mrs. Barry KitnickMr. and Mrs. Art KlempnerLarry KnorrMatching Gift Program PharmaciaMr. and Mrs. Richard NielsenCarol Jean olsenMr. and Mrs. Craig PalonenPremiere events & LocationsRabobankLawrence SmithMr. and Mrs. Mack StatonLoraine C. TomsChristopher P. ToomeyRick Westerman

Donors $ 250-499Mr. and Mrs. Bob AyerShirley BazdarichBarbara Ben Horindr. and Mrs. Karl BergenstalMr. and Mrs. Kit Boise-CossartLaura Bridley M AICPMr. and Mrs. Ron Cairddr. Lynn CantlayMr. and Mrs. Steven Charlesvirginia Chennelldr. and Mrs. William J. CironeRabbi Stephen Cohendr. and Mrs. Joseph H. ConnellSue Cookdr. elizabeth downingMarciana druryMr. and Mrs. Al eichstaedtdr. and Mrs. Reinhard ennulatJoan GardnerAllan GhittermanMr. and Mrs. Bradford GinderMr. and Mrs. Rhino GriffithNancy GunzbergRuth HochmanMr. and Mrs. Harry HoveyMr. and Mrs. Richard HuntMr. and Mrs. don IwerksNeville JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Peter JordanoMarian KadotaMr. and Mrs. Peter KavoianLois KrocMr. and Mrs. Richard KuxMr. and Mrs. Roland Lazzarottodr. and Mrs. Roger LydonMr. and Mrs. Steve LykkenCecile LyonsJane Macedo de veerMr. and Mrs. Robert ManningAnne P. Martindr. and Mrs. George MatthaeiLaina J. Mayfield CondronMr. and Mrs. dennis G. NaimanMr. and Mrs. Jim NeumanMr. and Mrs. Mike NissensonNorthern Trust Bank

Hazel oetjenMr. and Mrs. Michael PerryMr. and Mrs. Agris Petersonsdr. B.K. RaiMr. and Mrs. Roy and Betsydr. and Mrs. Myron ShaperoCynthia SomersMr. M. StathakisGail Sulmeyerdeborah TalmageMr. and Mrs. Andrew TempletonGrace Helen ThomasMr. and Mrs. Robert ThompsonMarcia vaileMr. and Mrs. Harry van WingerdenStephen vogelMr. and Mrs. Walter & CarynSabina WhitePia WoolvertonMr. and Mrs. david Young

Donors $ 0-249John M. Ackerman Marshall Ackerman Jeffrey Adams Sam AdamsWayne AdamsJonathan AlburgerRamon AlcerroSteve AllenAlma Rosa WineryAlpine and River LodgingAlbert e. AmorteguyJerar AndonBernice AnfusoWilliam ArnerichG. William ArnettThe Auxiliary Santa Barbara Medical FoundationFrank BanalesKathy BarbiniRick BarkleyLouise A. BarrowBartlein & CompanyWilliam BattyKathleen BaushkeJames BaxterSharon Beaslydeborah BeaudetPam BeckleyHelen Behnke Gretchen Bercaw Michael Beresford BeRGeR & MARx, LLP Linda Bernson George Bettman dante Bianchi Gina Blankenship Betsy Bliss Terry G. Bliss Bruce Blodorn Leonard Blue

Marty Blum vicky Blum Peter Bohle Jill Bolster-White Steven Bowman Clay Bradfield erik Brander Harry W. Brelsford Jane Brody Bill Brown donna Brown Helen J. Brown Shirley Brown Robert Bryant Jocelyne Bublitz Gerald Buck Wayne Bueche John Buttny Lynda Callos Joseph Campanelli John Campbell Margaret J. Campbell Campi Ya Kanzi Cannon Associates Lois Capps Jim Cara Arlene Carlisle Jane Carlisle John Carrillo Cars 4 Causes Frances Monet Carter John Carter Joseph Caruso Robert Casier valerie Cavanaugh Bessie Champion Arthur Chapman dorothy Chun Robert Cibull City Publications eileen Clark Martha Clyde Allen Cohen david Collins Patricia Collins Christina Colombana edward Cooper The Cosmopolitan Club Robert Costello John Cotton Leland Crawford Neal Current George R. Curry dale e. Cutler Gregory dahlen, Md Walter dallenbach Jeanne d’Andrea Lisa danhi Art darrow Frances daugherty Roger davidson Janet davis

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Clinton W. davis, Jr. Margaret dawes Rodger dawson ernestine de Soto Cathy dean Gary deley Susan dempsay Scott denison Gloria desales James devoe emma Lou diemer John dillon don dishion diane dodds Jerry doernberg david doerner doris dohn virginia doneth Francis donohoe, Jr. Theda drake Catherine drolett ellen dunbar Fairy duncan Michael dunn david dwelley Thore edgren Karl eichstaedt Bill elliott Neil elliott Richard elwood Frederick emerson Patrick enright Barbara evans Robert evans Steve Ferry Margaret Finch Joel Fithian Robert Flores Gerald L. Floyd Wayne and Patience Foglesong Julie Fourqurean George Frakes Alida Freda Ronald Freese Buckley Gardner Carol A. Geer Sara Gelb Genecent Networks Louise Gerber John T. Gerig Lorenz F. Gerlach Gerald Giblin Tuli Glasman Selina Glater Teresa Glenn Joel Goldberg Theodore Goldberg Art Granberg William J. Green Phillip Griner ehrene Groff

Frances Grossman Gary Gulbransen Charles Hamilton Guy Hamilton George Handler Gary d. Hanson eleanor Hanway Cindy Hart James B. Hartle Roblyn Hartsfield Rosina Harvey Sarah Hearon ursula e. Henderson Philip Hershey Karen Holdrege Glenn Hollingshead Robert W. Holmes John Holtkamp Home Builders Association Home Improvement Center Terence Honikman Mary G. Hopping Heather Hudson elsie Hunt John Hunting JG Architects Hannah-Beth Jackson Lenore Jacoby Monty Jantzen Conrad J. Jarabin Paul Jarchow Josiah C. Jenkins R. H. Jensen Rhonda Johansen dean Johnston Gloria Jones Harold Jones donna Jordan Robert Judell dianne Karls John Kay david Kayser Karen Kegg Mandar Kelkar Hope Kelly Howard Kendler Richard Kennelly don Kenoss Jane Kessler Betty King William Kingston Robert Kirk eralda Kogan Margaret Korner Gary Kravetz Karen Krulevitch Sandy Kuttler ellie Lambrou Robert Landheer Bill Lannan Neal Lano

Charles Larson Lasch Robert Le Gassick Jane A. Leavitt Gary Lee Tim Lee Michael Lejeune Helga Lemke Joseph Leshock Ilan and Barbara Levi Marvin and Margaret Levine Lori Lewis Joseph Lewolt Mary Katherine Littman denise Lockhart Nan Lopatka Los Cinco Locos Audie Love david Low Lucasfilm Ltd. L. Luker Luker Framing Sharon Lyle Nancy Lynch Richard Lynn Mariarosa Lyon dorothy MacCulloch Peter Macdougall Hugh Mackay Anita J. Mackey doloras Manclark david Manigualt dawn Manolakos Samuel e. Marquez Sharon Marshall Jerry Martin William Mc Quillan J. Marc McGinnes Jennifer McGovern Billy B. McIntosh Lawrence McKamy Nancy McKinny Konrad McMillan Chuck McQuary Henry Mealy elizabeth Meinzer Sophia Melvin dan Mender david Menkin Mark Michalak Mari Misbeek Grace T. Moffitt Montecito Athletic Club Patricia Moore Joe Moreno oswald Moreno Bill Morez Allison Murdach Marueen Murdock Raymong Myerson elizabeth Nadell, LMFT dorothy Nagaran

Robert Nagy Paul Nefstead Andy Neumann Rev. Julie Newendorp Kent Newton Nico designs Ruth Norris Ralph Nutter Raymond o’Connor off White Castle Studio daniel o’Hare Wes olsen devon olson Philip ordung Jack orr outdoor Lighting Perspectives diana Palmer Gerald Parent elman Payne Bryan Peck Fae Perry John Petrini Harriett Phillips Michael Pless Robert Podlesny Larry Popkin Michael Powers Francis Preston Harold Purdy, Jr. Peg Quinn R.W. Scott Construction Co., Inc. dorothy Raulin Bessie e. Reed Patricia Reilly david Renshaw Reynolds Survivors Trust John Ridland Rincon Beach Club & Catering Burt Romotsky Marshall Rose Sybil Rosen Rosen Construction Rhoda Rosenthal virginia Rowley RRM design Group Scott Ruby Russco Peter Ryan Cyrus Safinya Jacque Sammet Nancy Marsh Sangster Frank Sanitate Santa Barbara elks Lodge No. 613 Santa Barbara International Film Festival Fernand Sarrat Len Schalla Arnie Schildhaus John Schmidhauser Helene Schneider Maryellen Schroeder

Toni Schultheis Frederick Scott Furst Joanne Lewis Sears Carole Shafran Connie Sheller Rona Sherlock Richard Shobe Signcraft Harry Sims Sinsheimer Juhnke lebens & McIvor victoria Sjollema Marilyn Skiold erma Smith Jill Smith Robyn Smith ed Soto Gloria Spagnuolo Arnold Spanjers Shelley Spear Karen Spechler dana Spoonerow dorothy M. Sredl Miles and Marsha Standish Thomas Stantial Carla Stellwagen John Stetson Frank Stevens Paule Stewart June Stoner Mary Strong Harrison Stroud Maxyne Strunin Gerald Svedlow George Taborsky Theresa Taborsky C. Tal James Talbott Shelly Tan Miriam Tanenhaus John Tatomer Taxi dancer LLC James Taylor Scott Taylor Sheryl Taylor The Granada Richard T. Thielscher Marilyn Thimmig Richard d. Thom donna Thomas Frank Thomas Michael Thompson Steven Thorpe Betty Tibbs david L.Tilton Charles erik Toms Marilyn Torrey Kenneth Trigueiro Sharon Troll John Turner e.v. Tuttle Jeannette Twyman

Marilyn ulvaeus university of California Rich unterman urban Company urban Planning Concepts daniel ustick Marilyn van donge William van Horn Lin vanderhook Michael vellekamp Anthony villa village view Lighting Sherman vincent dean vogel Tona Wakefield Trinaty Lopez Wakefield Bettine Wallin Robert Wechter Richard Weldon Fay Westbury Gerald White Lila Wilbarger Carl Williams Lorraine Wilson Pat Wilson Ramona Winner Annette Winter Harvey Wolf Mindy A. Wolfe Shirley Wolfe Charles Wolfe III Carolyn Wood elizabeth Wood Michael Wood Theresa Yandell ed Yoon Jay Yost John Zant daniel Zelinski Natalie Zoeller Robert Zucherman Norma Zuchowicz

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2008-2009 donors List continued from page 9.

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QMental Health Association Welcomes Two New Employees The Mental Health

Association is proud to welcome Ramona Winner as our Spanish-speaking Family Advocate. Ramona is an award-winning author and publisher of bilingual books for children with multicultural themes, including It’s Okay To Be Different! ¡Esta Bien

Ser Diferente! and Lucas and His Loco Beans. A former U.S. Marine, Ramona has held positions with several healthcare organizations in the Santa Barbara area, including Goleta Valley Community Hospital and the Breast Cancer Center. She is a member of the local Toast Masters Club and offers presentations on diversity and sensitivity to educators and students of all ages. Ramona lives in Goleta with her husband and two sons. Contact her at (805) 884-8440 x150.

We are also excited to announce Neil Friedman as Program Manager of our Recovery Learning Center at the Fellowship Club, Santa Barbara’s primary rehabilitation and social center for people recovering from mental illness. Born in Los Angeles, Neil

graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in Psychology and received a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. Prior to joining the Mental Health Association, Neil developed several programs as Program Manager at Columbia River Mental Health Services in Vancouver, Washington, a position he held for 15 years. •

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Neil Friedman

Ramona Winner

What’s NewClient Profile continued from page 2.

How does the Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County (MHA) serve your needs?

They’ve really helped me in repairing my shattered spirit. Having a safe and secure living arrangement makes living with my emotional “ups and downs” easier, because I know when the world becomes a bit too much, I can take a warm bath or close the door to my bedroom and have a good cry in private. I can just breathe!

What was your living situation prior to moving into the MHA facility, Building Hope? Before coming here, I was suffering alone. My depression was deeper and I was losing my faith. I was exhausted… my spirit was broken. I was living in a very tiny room and all of my money went towards paying my rent. I was left

with nothing. I was always broke and extremely depressed. I felt so alone. That was the hardest part for me before — feeling so isolated and scared.

Can you tell me how having affordable housing has changed your life?

It has allowed me to afford a beautiful apartment and to be able to pay my bills. I love it here! I have my own bedroom… and a closet! I have a beautiful view and a great ocean breeze. Living here has given me back hope and faith. I am not only living, but I am beginning to thrive! My health is getting better and on some days I have an intense feeling of happiness.

How do you feel about your new home at Garden Street?

I love it. I love everything about it. I’ve made friends and we can discuss our illnesses, and I don’t feel so alone anymore. It’s peaceful here… that’s what I love the most. I feel safe. I can ride my bike or walk wherever I need to. It’s a beautiful building and it has restored my hope and faith. I look around me, and every day I am thankful for this miracle. Some people may see this is as just another building, but to many of us, we see this as a new beginning. We call this our “home.”

What sorts of activities or programs do you participate in at the Recovery Learning Center at the Fellowship Club?

We have groups like Neighborhood Watch, which I am a part of. We also have a Seeking Safety group, which I like. I belong to a women’s group, and that helps my self-esteem. All these programs help me understand that I am not alone with my illness. I participate in our potlucks. We have art sessions that I love. I’ll also be in this year’s Arts Festival, so I’m really excited about that. I feel our new home was built from a lot of caring and a lot of love for humanity. How can anyone go wrong with caring and love being the foundation? This is a beautiful building with a lot to offer, and I thank everyone involved. •

I am not only living,

but I am beginning to thrive!

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Ordinary Income/Expense Jan-Dec 08 Jan-Dec 07

Income

Donations 349,718 527,015

Restricted Donations 0 30,710

Operating Grants 210,675 110,495

Capital Grants 27,424 10,000

County Contracts-Programs 953,244 1,107,189

Special County Contracts 74,950 45,718

Board & Care Contracts 142,500 147,166

Rental Income 104,626 102,746

Investment Income 12,906 28,235

Miscellaneous Income 9,710 20,676

Total Income 1,885,753 2,129,950

Economic Stress continued from page 4.

Keep physically and mentally healthy. Eating healthy, getting enough sleep and exercising are critical to dealing with stress and anxiety. In addition, allowing yourself enough personal time can help clear your mind of negative thoughts. Exercise (especially mind and body exercise such as yoga) activates positive feelings. Avoid quick fix solutions such as overeating or using substances that may make you temporarily feel better.

Do not isolate yourself. Talking to someone can help you understand your fears and may even help you get over some of them. This could mean talking to a professional financial advisor about your situation or simply talking to a friend or family member. Join a community activity, take a recreational class or reestablish religious community connections.

Help Others. Even though you may be the one who needs help, you’d be amazed how good things can come to those who serve others. It will also make you feel better and show you that you are not the only one dealing with issues.

Know resources that are available to you. We are all fortunate to be residents of Santa Barbara, which is full of amazing social services programs and resources that can help us. Everything from housing assistance, economic advisors, emotional support, and counseling can be found at little or no cost in Santa Barbara. Call 211 in Santa Barbara and find out what services are available for your specific needs. •

Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County Financial Statement and Activity

Ordinary Income/Expense Jan-Dec 08 Jan-Dec 07

Expense

Salaries 867,060 859,935

Payroll Costs 152,176 151,511

Rent Expense 115,835 53,218

Food 72,616 82,180

Supplies 42,781 35,920

Telephone 18,146 15,622

Utilities 52,893 38,323

Repairs/Maintenance 19,891 21,035

Transportation 10,093 9,347

Social/Recreational 5,022 9,812

Self Help Scholorships 0 20,550

Dues/Subscriptions 3,439 912

Equipment/Furnishings 17,278 19,791

Insurance 33,310 41,939

Licenses 778 2,761

Postage 13,945 9,279

Printing 21,799 12,140

Professional Services 14,500 14,940

Travel 5,294 860

Affiliations 2,212 5,778

Training 8,305 6,801

NAMI 1,587 2,460

Miscellaneous Expense 15,581 13,445

Special Events 63,732 2,699

Property Taxes 12,171 1,466

Financial Expenses 532 0

Special Projects 3,263 0

Depreciation 36,870 35,330

Expense Transfers 0 0

Expense Prorations-Adm 0 0

Total Expense 1,611,109 1,468,054

NET OrDINary INcOmE 274,644 661,896

Other Income/Expense

Interest Expense 3,813 0

Bad Debt & Financing Charges 121,540 11,000

Total Other Expense 125,353 11,000

Net Other Income -125,353 -11,000

NET INcOmE 149,291 650,896

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*unaudited

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NAMI South Santa Barbara County is a chapter of the state and national NAMI organizations. Locally NAMI operates as an auxiliary of the Mental Health Association. NAMI members assist with MHA programs for consumers and families, including the teaching of a free 12-week Family-to-Family education series, offered twice a year in the spring and fall. Contact our Family Advocate at 884-8440 to inquire about the classes.

NAMI’s Fall Family-to-Family Classes: New Series for UCSB Students Added to Classes for Local FamiliesBy Jan Winter

NAMI South Santa Barbara County is celebrating nine years of providing Family-to-Family classes to persons who have a mentally ill loved one. The free 12-week series teaches folks the essentials of mental illness: how it affects the brain, treatments, medications, coping and communication skills, and more. Nearly 450 families

Feeling stressed about the collapsed economy? You are not alone — and there are ways to cope and reduce your anxiety. While the Mental Health Association focuses mainly on those with serious and mental health issues, we are also concerned with the state of the community’s mental health as a whole. Here are some tips to help reduce your stress:

Evaluate your finances and expenses.Be honest about your current financial situation. Set a financial goal and stick to it. Include your family and clearly explain why you are making the difficult financial decisions. Do not create more debt.

Create a plan. We feel better when we feel in control. Come up with a plan of action for how to adapt to the changing financial conditions. This could include measures such as postponing a planned vacation or home renovation, increasing revenue by taking extra hours at work or renting out a room in your house.

have benefited from the series — offered twice a year since 2000 — and the Fall class currently under way at the Mental Health Association was over-subscribed with 30 members.

This year, NAMI members Ann Lippincott, Mary Rae Staton and Sabina White, all of whom work at UCSB and all of whom have taught the Family-to-Family curriculum for our NAMI chapter, spent much of last year working out details for the inaugural Family-to-Family course for UCSB students.

They met with Dean of Students, Yonnie Harris, and Angela Andrade, Assistant Dean of Students and Coordinator of the campus Mental Health Initiative. Samantha Arigapudi, a mental health intern who works in Angela Andrade’s office, advertised the course and made phone calls. Samantha also made photocopies of the enormous binder full of Family-to-Family readings and resources for each week, set up the class each week, and provided support for Ann and Mary who taught this first campus Family-to-Family course.

While a small class (only 9 students), it was mighty! Across the quarter, few missed even one class session and all who started finished the course! We look forward to offering another Family-to-Family course for UCSB students in spring quarter. Ultimately, we hope to offer the courses for faculty and staff on campus.

For information, contact Family Advocate Tona Wakefield, 884-8440, ext. 105. �

Look for Good News. Some people can feel their anxiety and stress level rising when they are exposed it; if this sounds familiar, try taking a walk or listening to some music to get your mind off of the situation. Look for the good news, too, and try to find a nice balance.

Concentrate on things you can control.There are many factors associated with this economic crisis that are completely beyond your control, and focusing on these things can make you feel powerless. Instead, try to focus on the things that you can do something about.

Keep things in perspective. It’s only money — easier said than believed, but try to remember that things like your health and your friends and family are truly the most important things in life. Remember, many people are going through exactly the same thing you are going through now.

Economic Stress continues on page 6.

Economic Stress Take a Personal Toll on Your Health

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Study Shows Those with Serious Mental Illness Die 25 Years Earlier,

On AverageAdults with serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and clinical depression, die on average 25 years earlier than Americans overall, according to research by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The research shows that, on average, those with mental illness die at age 51, while the general population dies at age 76. They die from heart disease and cancer at alarming rates because they don’t get early screenings and treatment.

The Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County would like to bring this issue to the community’s attention as further evidence of the need for improved and better coordinated health care for people living with mental illness.

These findings are devastating to the mental health community and to those with mental illnesses; they confirm what our clients experience in a health care system that is failing them. It is important that we all recognize the magnitude of these statistics and work to help change these numbers.

There is hope for those living with mental illness. The study also indicates early health screenings, exercising, taking the right medications, maintaining proper nutrition, and seeking appropriate help with staying away from drugs and alcohol are all important steps to take.

The Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County provides educational opportunities and promotes self-help recovery groups that assist individuals to find the local resources to improve their overall health. We urge both adults living with mental illness and their family members to consider these high risks and take necessary steps in promoting their health and getting proper care to maintain a healthy lifestyle. �

Visit the Mental Health Association at Our New Web Site!Following the completion and move into our beautiful new building on Garden Street, the Mental Health Association also has a new look — on the web! The site has been redesigned to better meet the needs of anyone who is looking for more information about us and what we do to serve those living with mental illness and their family members, as well as the general community.

While our site remains at the same address (www.mhainsb.org) it has been reconstructed to include more information and resources, with a very user-friendly navigation. When you visit our new site, you will now find information about our services, NAMI, services for family members, a photo gallery and a media room where you can keep up to date with our news and what’s going on at the Mental Health Association. We are proud to feature the beautiful artwork of our talented clients throughout the pages and provide a welcoming feel to people who are surfing through our site.

We are also excited to announce that potential donors can now make contributions to the Mental Health Association with the click of a button. Our new web site features a ‘How to Help’ page where people who are looking to contribute can make an online donation, or learn about volunteer opportunities.

The Mental Health Association is pleased to share its resources online in this digital age and have the ability to have a strong presence in all areas. So check out photos from past events, follow our news stories and learn more about our services at www.mhainsb.org. Dig in! �

We’re Going Green! Sign up to receive news and important information from the MHA electronically — to sign up: (1) go to mhainsb.org (2) click ABOUT US, scroll down and select CONTACT US. (3) Fill in your contact information and click SUBMIT. Voilà! 5

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QMental Health Association Welcomes Two New Employees The Mental Health

Association is proud to welcome Ramona Winner as our Spanish-speaking Family Advocate. Ramona is an award-winning author and publisher of bilingual books for children with multicultural themes, including It’s Okay To Be Different! ¡Esta Bien

Ser Diferente! and Lucas and His Loco Beans. A former U.S. Marine, Ramona has held positions with several healthcare organizations in the Santa Barbara area, including Goleta Valley Community Hospital and the Breast Cancer Center. She is a member of the local Toast Masters Club and offers presentations on diversity and sensitivity to educators and students of all ages. Ramona lives in Goleta with her husband and two sons. Contact her at (805) 884-8440 x150.

We are also excited to announce Neil Friedman as Program Manager of our Recovery Learning Center at the Fellowship Club, Santa Barbara’s primary rehabilitation and social center for people recovering from mental illness. Born in Los Angeles, Neil

graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in Psychology and received a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. Prior to joining the Mental Health Association, Neil developed several programs as Program Manager at Columbia River Mental Health Services in Vancouver, Washington, a position he held for 15 years. •

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Neil Friedman

Ramona Winner

What’s NewClient Profile continued from page 2.

How does the Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County (MHA) serve your needs?

They’ve really helped me in repairing my shattered spirit. Having a safe and secure living arrangement makes living with my emotional “ups and downs” easier, because I know when the world becomes a bit too much, I can take a warm bath or close the door to my bedroom and have a good cry in private. I can just breathe!

What was your living situation prior to moving into the MHA facility, Building Hope? Before coming here, I was suffering alone. My depression was deeper and I was losing my faith. I was exhausted… my spirit was broken. I was living in a very tiny room and all of my money went towards paying my rent. I was left

with nothing. I was always broke and extremely depressed. I felt so alone. That was the hardest part for me before — feeling so isolated and scared.

Can you tell me how having affordable housing has changed your life?

It has allowed me to afford a beautiful apartment and to be able to pay my bills. I love it here! I have my own bedroom… and a closet! I have a beautiful view and a great ocean breeze. Living here has given me back hope and faith. I am not only living, but I am beginning to thrive! My health is getting better and on some days I have an intense feeling of happiness.

How do you feel about your new home at Garden Street?

I love it. I love everything about it. I’ve made friends and we can discuss our illnesses, and I don’t feel so alone anymore. It’s peaceful here… that’s what I love the most. I feel safe. I can ride my bike or walk wherever I need to. It’s a beautiful building and it has restored my hope and faith. I look around me, and every day I am thankful for this miracle. Some people may see this is as just another building, but to many of us, we see this as a new beginning. We call this our “home.”

What sorts of activities or programs do you participate in at the Recovery Learning Center at the Fellowship Club?

We have groups like Neighborhood Watch, which I am a part of. We also have a Seeking Safety group, which I like. I belong to a women’s group, and that helps my self-esteem. All these programs help me understand that I am not alone with my illness. I participate in our potlucks. We have art sessions that I love. I’ll also be in this year’s Arts Festival, so I’m really excited about that. I feel our new home was built from a lot of caring and a lot of love for humanity. How can anyone go wrong with caring and love being the foundation? This is a beautiful building with a lot to offer, and I thank everyone involved. •

I am not only living,

but I am beginning to thrive!

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Ordinary Income/Expense Jan-Dec 08 Jan-Dec 07

Income

Donations 349,718 527,015

Restricted Donations 0 30,710

Operating Grants 210,675 110,495

Capital Grants 27,424 10,000

County Contracts-Programs 953,244 1,107,189

Special County Contracts 74,950 45,718

Board & Care Contracts 142,500 147,166

Rental Income 104,626 102,746

Investment Income 12,906 28,235

Miscellaneous Income 9,710 20,676

Total Income 1,885,753 2,129,950

Economic Stress continued from page 4.

Keep physically and mentally healthy. Eating healthy, getting enough sleep and exercising are critical to dealing with stress and anxiety. In addition, allowing yourself enough personal time can help clear your mind of negative thoughts. Exercise (especially mind and body exercise such as yoga) activates positive feelings. Avoid quick fix solutions such as overeating or using substances that may make you temporarily feel better.

Do not isolate yourself. Talking to someone can help you understand your fears and may even help you get over some of them. This could mean talking to a professional financial advisor about your situation or simply talking to a friend or family member. Join a community activity, take a recreational class or reestablish religious community connections.

Help Others. Even though you may be the one who needs help, you’d be amazed how good things can come to those who serve others. It will also make you feel better and show you that you are not the only one dealing with issues.

Know resources that are available to you. We are all fortunate to be residents of Santa Barbara, which is full of amazing social services programs and resources that can help us. Everything from housing assistance, economic advisors, emotional support, and counseling can be found at little or no cost in Santa Barbara. Call 211 in Santa Barbara and find out what services are available for your specific needs. •

Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County Financial Statement and Activity

Ordinary Income/Expense Jan-Dec 08 Jan-Dec 07

Expense

Salaries 867,060 859,935

Payroll Costs 152,176 151,511

Rent Expense 115,835 53,218

Food 72,616 82,180

Supplies 42,781 35,920

Telephone 18,146 15,622

Utilities 52,893 38,323

Repairs/Maintenance 19,891 21,035

Transportation 10,093 9,347

Social/Recreational 5,022 9,812

Self Help Scholorships 0 20,550

Dues/Subscriptions 3,439 912

Equipment/Furnishings 17,278 19,791

Insurance 33,310 41,939

Licenses 778 2,761

Postage 13,945 9,279

Printing 21,799 12,140

Professional Services 14,500 14,940

Travel 5,294 860

Affiliations 2,212 5,778

Training 8,305 6,801

NAMI 1,587 2,460

Miscellaneous Expense 15,581 13,445

Special Events 63,732 2,699

Property Taxes 12,171 1,466

Financial Expenses 532 0

Special Projects 3,263 0

Depreciation 36,870 35,330

Expense Transfers 0 0

Expense Prorations-Adm 0 0

Total Expense 1,611,109 1,468,054

NET OrDINary INcOmE 274,644 661,896

Other Income/Expense

Interest Expense 3,813 0

Bad Debt & Financing Charges 121,540 11,000

Total Other Expense 125,353 11,000

Net Other Income -125,353 -11,000

NET INcOmE 149,291 650,896

*

*unaudited

Client Profile: Q&A with Lorraine vigil, Garden Street Resident Lorraine Vigil is a tenant at the Garden Street Apartments. She moved in on December 8, 2008 and says she will “never forget this date” because it is the day that her “life began to change for the better.” Lorraine was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression and a Dysphoric Disorder and says she now has a good doctor who helps her balance out her medications in order to function better. She has also been introduced to many groups that have helped her feel safe and secure since moving into her new home at Garden Street. Lorraine says that living here has “changed her life” and expresses the utmost gratitude for all those involved.

Client Profile continues on page 3.

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MHA 2009b o a r d o f d i r e c t o r s

David Prenatt President

Mack Staton, J.D. 1st Vice President

George Kaufmann 2nd Vice President

Karel de Veer Treasurer

Nancy Chase Secretary

Helen Caldwell, PhD

Bonnie Corman, PhD

Gloria Desales

Jane Macedo de Veer

Ann Eldridge

Paul Erickson M.D.

Gil Garcia

Inge Gatz

Anne Greaney R.N.

Dale Haslem

Darcy Keep, RN

Ann Lippincott, PhD

Margaret Lydon

Tom Mullaney

Marie Prenatt

Kally Rau

Cindy Somers

Jan Winter

Robert Young

Annmarie Cameron Executive Director

Patricia Collins Director of Operations

Feels Like Home continued from page 1.

Annmarie Cameron executive director

David Prenatt President, Board of directors

We all feel a resurgence of inspiration, motivation and rededication to our mission. The value of our new stable foundation is truly tangible and has created an improved “base” from which to work and grow. We long wished for a single place where people could come to get support, housing, education, practical support, look for a job, find a place to live… a place from which to better relate to our neighbors and family. Well, here we are, and it really feels like home.

Ironically and unfortunately, we now have three times more space and due to recent budget cuts, we have fifty percent less funding for programs and services. Our mission to meet the needs of our clients and families depends on the continued generosity of our community. Please help us by making a fully tax deductible donation today.

Mental illness is a community issue that affects every one of us — not just the person living with the illness. And we truly believe that it is part of an overall healthy community to have a strong resource for people to rely on to get the information and help that they need, and that is what we are here for.

Sincerely,

Annmarie Cameron David Prenatt Executive Director President, Board of Directors

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Donors $1,000-2,499Mr. and Mrs. Bruce AnticouniBank of Americadr. eric BoehmMr. and Mrs. Frank CassirerCarnzu A. ClarkComputer AssociatesCottage Health System Mr. and Mrs. Robert CrawfordMr. and Mrs. Marty davisMr. and Mrs. Karel de veerKaren drownMr. and Mrs. Ron eldridgeMr and Mrs. daniel encelldrs. Paul and Pamela ericksonGoleta Presbyterian ChurchMr. and Mrs. William GourleyMarlene JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Herbert KendallMarBorg IndustriesMarjorie McKeanThe Metz Foundationedwina MindheimMark A. Moseleydr. and Mrs. Sidney ottmanMr. and Mrs. Charles RadazMr. and Mrs. Robert RauNancy ReadRiviera Insurance Services, LLCMr. and Mrs. Wayne SiemensMr. and Mrs. Marc SmaniottoRobert SorichMorris SquireSurfMediadr. and Mrs. ThomasThomas drywall Inc.Mr. and Mrs. John T. van AkenWells Fargo FoundationWilson PrintingRay WinnJan Winter

Donors $ 500-999Mr. and Mrs. Frank AbatemarcoMr. and Mrs. Paul AlpertPaula Anastasia-davisTony CherotCommunity Angel NetworkCommunity West Bankeli Lilly and CompanyFamilies Advocating for First Congregational Church, uuCdr. and Mrs. John FoleyMr. and Mrs. donald M. Gallaghervirginia GardnerGhita GinbergMr. and Mrs. Bob HandyMr. and Mrs. dale HaslemIndependent order of oddJ & d Pretzel CorpMr. and Mrs. Anton Johansen

Mr. and Mrs. Barry KitnickMr. and Mrs. Art KlempnerLarry KnorrMatching Gift Program PharmaciaMr. and Mrs. Richard NielsenCarol Jean olsenMr. and Mrs. Craig PalonenPremiere events & LocationsRabobankLawrence SmithMr. and Mrs. Mack StatonLoraine C. TomsChristopher P. ToomeyRick Westerman

Donors $ 250-499Mr. and Mrs. Bob AyerShirley BazdarichBarbara Ben Horindr. and Mrs. Karl BergenstalMr. and Mrs. Kit Boise-CossartLaura Bridley M AICPMr. and Mrs. Ron Cairddr. Lynn CantlayMr. and Mrs. Steven Charlesvirginia Chennelldr. and Mrs. William J. CironeRabbi Stephen Cohendr. and Mrs. Joseph H. ConnellSue Cookdr. elizabeth downingMarciana druryMr. and Mrs. Al eichstaedtdr. and Mrs. Reinhard ennulatJoan GardnerAllan GhittermanMr. and Mrs. Bradford GinderMr. and Mrs. Rhino GriffithNancy GunzbergRuth HochmanMr. and Mrs. Harry HoveyMr. and Mrs. Richard HuntMr. and Mrs. don IwerksNeville JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Peter JordanoMarian KadotaMr. and Mrs. Peter KavoianLois KrocMr. and Mrs. Richard KuxMr. and Mrs. Roland Lazzarottodr. and Mrs. Roger LydonMr. and Mrs. Steve LykkenCecile LyonsJane Macedo de veerMr. and Mrs. Robert ManningAnne P. Martindr. and Mrs. George MatthaeiLaina J. Mayfield CondronMr. and Mrs. dennis G. NaimanMr. and Mrs. Jim NeumanMr. and Mrs. Mike NissensonNorthern Trust Bank

Hazel oetjenMr. and Mrs. Michael PerryMr. and Mrs. Agris Petersonsdr. B.K. RaiMr. and Mrs. Roy and Betsydr. and Mrs. Myron ShaperoCynthia SomersMr. M. StathakisGail Sulmeyerdeborah TalmageMr. and Mrs. Andrew TempletonGrace Helen ThomasMr. and Mrs. Robert ThompsonMarcia vaileMr. and Mrs. Harry van WingerdenStephen vogelMr. and Mrs. Walter & CarynSabina WhitePia WoolvertonMr. and Mrs. david Young

Donors $ 0-249John M. Ackerman Marshall Ackerman Jeffrey Adams Sam AdamsWayne AdamsJonathan AlburgerRamon AlcerroSteve AllenAlma Rosa WineryAlpine and River LodgingAlbert e. AmorteguyJerar AndonBernice AnfusoWilliam ArnerichG. William ArnettThe Auxiliary Santa Barbara Medical FoundationFrank BanalesKathy BarbiniRick BarkleyLouise A. BarrowBartlein & CompanyWilliam BattyKathleen BaushkeJames BaxterSharon Beaslydeborah BeaudetPam BeckleyHelen Behnke Gretchen Bercaw Michael Beresford BeRGeR & MARx, LLP Linda Bernson George Bettman dante Bianchi Gina Blankenship Betsy Bliss Terry G. Bliss Bruce Blodorn Leonard Blue

Marty Blum vicky Blum Peter Bohle Jill Bolster-White Steven Bowman Clay Bradfield erik Brander Harry W. Brelsford Jane Brody Bill Brown donna Brown Helen J. Brown Shirley Brown Robert Bryant Jocelyne Bublitz Gerald Buck Wayne Bueche John Buttny Lynda Callos Joseph Campanelli John Campbell Margaret J. Campbell Campi Ya Kanzi Cannon Associates Lois Capps Jim Cara Arlene Carlisle Jane Carlisle John Carrillo Cars 4 Causes Frances Monet Carter John Carter Joseph Caruso Robert Casier valerie Cavanaugh Bessie Champion Arthur Chapman dorothy Chun Robert Cibull City Publications eileen Clark Martha Clyde Allen Cohen david Collins Patricia Collins Christina Colombana edward Cooper The Cosmopolitan Club Robert Costello John Cotton Leland Crawford Neal Current George R. Curry dale e. Cutler Gregory dahlen, Md Walter dallenbach Jeanne d’Andrea Lisa danhi Art darrow Frances daugherty Roger davidson Janet davis

mental health assoc iat ion — Creating Hope Through Understanding

Clinton W. davis, Jr. Margaret dawes Rodger dawson ernestine de Soto Cathy dean Gary deley Susan dempsay Scott denison Gloria desales James devoe emma Lou diemer John dillon don dishion diane dodds Jerry doernberg david doerner doris dohn virginia doneth Francis donohoe, Jr. Theda drake Catherine drolett ellen dunbar Fairy duncan Michael dunn david dwelley Thore edgren Karl eichstaedt Bill elliott Neil elliott Richard elwood Frederick emerson Patrick enright Barbara evans Robert evans Steve Ferry Margaret Finch Joel Fithian Robert Flores Gerald L. Floyd Wayne and Patience Foglesong Julie Fourqurean George Frakes Alida Freda Ronald Freese Buckley Gardner Carol A. Geer Sara Gelb Genecent Networks Louise Gerber John T. Gerig Lorenz F. Gerlach Gerald Giblin Tuli Glasman Selina Glater Teresa Glenn Joel Goldberg Theodore Goldberg Art Granberg William J. Green Phillip Griner ehrene Groff

Frances Grossman Gary Gulbransen Charles Hamilton Guy Hamilton George Handler Gary d. Hanson eleanor Hanway Cindy Hart James B. Hartle Roblyn Hartsfield Rosina Harvey Sarah Hearon ursula e. Henderson Philip Hershey Karen Holdrege Glenn Hollingshead Robert W. Holmes John Holtkamp Home Builders Association Home Improvement Center Terence Honikman Mary G. Hopping Heather Hudson elsie Hunt John Hunting JG Architects Hannah-Beth Jackson Lenore Jacoby Monty Jantzen Conrad J. Jarabin Paul Jarchow Josiah C. Jenkins R. H. Jensen Rhonda Johansen dean Johnston Gloria Jones Harold Jones donna Jordan Robert Judell dianne Karls John Kay david Kayser Karen Kegg Mandar Kelkar Hope Kelly Howard Kendler Richard Kennelly don Kenoss Jane Kessler Betty King William Kingston Robert Kirk eralda Kogan Margaret Korner Gary Kravetz Karen Krulevitch Sandy Kuttler ellie Lambrou Robert Landheer Bill Lannan Neal Lano

Charles Larson Lasch Robert Le Gassick Jane A. Leavitt Gary Lee Tim Lee Michael Lejeune Helga Lemke Joseph Leshock Ilan and Barbara Levi Marvin and Margaret Levine Lori Lewis Joseph Lewolt Mary Katherine Littman denise Lockhart Nan Lopatka Los Cinco Locos Audie Love david Low Lucasfilm Ltd. L. Luker Luker Framing Sharon Lyle Nancy Lynch Richard Lynn Mariarosa Lyon dorothy MacCulloch Peter Macdougall Hugh Mackay Anita J. Mackey doloras Manclark david Manigualt dawn Manolakos Samuel e. Marquez Sharon Marshall Jerry Martin William Mc Quillan J. Marc McGinnes Jennifer McGovern Billy B. McIntosh Lawrence McKamy Nancy McKinny Konrad McMillan Chuck McQuary Henry Mealy elizabeth Meinzer Sophia Melvin dan Mender david Menkin Mark Michalak Mari Misbeek Grace T. Moffitt Montecito Athletic Club Patricia Moore Joe Moreno oswald Moreno Bill Morez Allison Murdach Marueen Murdock Raymong Myerson elizabeth Nadell, LMFT dorothy Nagaran

Robert Nagy Paul Nefstead Andy Neumann Rev. Julie Newendorp Kent Newton Nico designs Ruth Norris Ralph Nutter Raymond o’Connor off White Castle Studio daniel o’Hare Wes olsen devon olson Philip ordung Jack orr outdoor Lighting Perspectives diana Palmer Gerald Parent elman Payne Bryan Peck Fae Perry John Petrini Harriett Phillips Michael Pless Robert Podlesny Larry Popkin Michael Powers Francis Preston Harold Purdy, Jr. Peg Quinn R.W. Scott Construction Co., Inc. dorothy Raulin Bessie e. Reed Patricia Reilly david Renshaw Reynolds Survivors Trust John Ridland Rincon Beach Club & Catering Burt Romotsky Marshall Rose Sybil Rosen Rosen Construction Rhoda Rosenthal virginia Rowley RRM design Group Scott Ruby Russco Peter Ryan Cyrus Safinya Jacque Sammet Nancy Marsh Sangster Frank Sanitate Santa Barbara elks Lodge No. 613 Santa Barbara International Film Festival Fernand Sarrat Len Schalla Arnie Schildhaus John Schmidhauser Helene Schneider Maryellen Schroeder

Toni Schultheis Frederick Scott Furst Joanne Lewis Sears Carole Shafran Connie Sheller Rona Sherlock Richard Shobe Signcraft Harry Sims Sinsheimer Juhnke lebens & McIvor victoria Sjollema Marilyn Skiold erma Smith Jill Smith Robyn Smith ed Soto Gloria Spagnuolo Arnold Spanjers Shelley Spear Karen Spechler dana Spoonerow dorothy M. Sredl Miles and Marsha Standish Thomas Stantial Carla Stellwagen John Stetson Frank Stevens Paule Stewart June Stoner Mary Strong Harrison Stroud Maxyne Strunin Gerald Svedlow George Taborsky Theresa Taborsky C. Tal James Talbott Shelly Tan Miriam Tanenhaus John Tatomer Taxi dancer LLC James Taylor Scott Taylor Sheryl Taylor The Granada Richard T. Thielscher Marilyn Thimmig Richard d. Thom donna Thomas Frank Thomas Michael Thompson Steven Thorpe Betty Tibbs david L.Tilton Charles erik Toms Marilyn Torrey Kenneth Trigueiro Sharon Troll John Turner e.v. Tuttle Jeannette Twyman

Marilyn ulvaeus university of California Rich unterman urban Company urban Planning Concepts daniel ustick Marilyn van donge William van Horn Lin vanderhook Michael vellekamp Anthony villa village view Lighting Sherman vincent dean vogel Tona Wakefield Trinaty Lopez Wakefield Bettine Wallin Robert Wechter Richard Weldon Fay Westbury Gerald White Lila Wilbarger Carl Williams Lorraine Wilson Pat Wilson Ramona Winner Annette Winter Harvey Wolf Mindy A. Wolfe Shirley Wolfe Charles Wolfe III Carolyn Wood elizabeth Wood Michael Wood Theresa Yandell ed Yoon Jay Yost John Zant daniel Zelinski Natalie Zoeller Robert Zucherman Norma Zuchowicz

Jane Zuzalek •

2008-2009 donors List continued from page 9.

Client Profile: Q&A with Lorraine vigil, Garden Street Resident Lorraine Vigil is a tenant at the Garden Street Apartments. She moved in on December 8, 2008 and says she will “never forget this date” because it is the day that her “life began to change for the better.” Lorraine was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression and a Dysphoric Disorder and says she now has a good doctor who helps her balance out her medications in order to function better. She has also been introduced to many groups that have helped her feel safe and secure since moving into her new home at Garden Street. Lorraine says that living here has “changed her life” and expresses the utmost gratitude for all those involved.

Client Profile continues on page 3.

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MHA 2009b o a r d o f d i r e c t o r s

David Prenatt President

Mack Staton, J.D. 1st Vice President

George Kaufmann 2nd Vice President

Karel de Veer Treasurer

Nancy Chase Secretary

Helen Caldwell, PhD

Bonnie Corman, PhD

Gloria Desales

Jane Macedo de Veer

Ann Eldridge

Paul Erickson M.D.

Gil Garcia

Inge Gatz

Anne Greaney R.N.

Dale Haslem

Darcy Keep, RN

Ann Lippincott, PhD

Margaret Lydon

Tom Mullaney

Marie Prenatt

Kally Rau

Cindy Somers

Jan Winter

Robert Young

Annmarie Cameron Executive Director

Patricia Collins Director of Operations

Feels Like Home continued from page 1.

Annmarie Cameron executive director

David Prenatt President, Board of directors

We all feel a resurgence of inspiration, motivation and rededication to our mission. The value of our new stable foundation is truly tangible and has created an improved “base” from which to work and grow. We long wished for a single place where people could come to get support, housing, education, practical support, look for a job, find a place to live… a place from which to better relate to our neighbors and family. Well, here we are, and it really feels like home.

Ironically and unfortunately, we now have three times more space and due to recent budget cuts, we have fifty percent less funding for programs and services. Our mission to meet the needs of our clients and families depends on the continued generosity of our community. Please help us by making a fully tax deductible donation today.

Mental illness is a community issue that affects every one of us — not just the person living with the illness. And we truly believe that it is part of an overall healthy community to have a strong resource for people to rely on to get the information and help that they need, and that is what we are here for.

Sincerely,

Annmarie Cameron David Prenatt Executive Director President, Board of Directors

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Donors $1,000-2,499Mr. and Mrs. Bruce AnticouniBank of Americadr. eric BoehmMr. and Mrs. Frank CassirerCarnzu A. ClarkComputer AssociatesCottage Health System Mr. and Mrs. Robert CrawfordMr. and Mrs. Marty davisMr. and Mrs. Karel de veerKaren drownMr. and Mrs. Ron eldridgeMr and Mrs. daniel encelldrs. Paul and Pamela ericksonGoleta Presbyterian ChurchMr. and Mrs. William GourleyMarlene JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Herbert KendallMarBorg IndustriesMarjorie McKeanThe Metz Foundationedwina MindheimMark A. Moseleydr. and Mrs. Sidney ottmanMr. and Mrs. Charles RadazMr. and Mrs. Robert RauNancy ReadRiviera Insurance Services, LLCMr. and Mrs. Wayne SiemensMr. and Mrs. Marc SmaniottoRobert SorichMorris SquireSurfMediadr. and Mrs. ThomasThomas drywall Inc.Mr. and Mrs. John T. van AkenWells Fargo FoundationWilson PrintingRay WinnJan Winter

Donors $ 500-999Mr. and Mrs. Frank AbatemarcoMr. and Mrs. Paul AlpertPaula Anastasia-davisTony CherotCommunity Angel NetworkCommunity West Bankeli Lilly and CompanyFamilies Advocating for First Congregational Church, uuCdr. and Mrs. John FoleyMr. and Mrs. donald M. Gallaghervirginia GardnerGhita GinbergMr. and Mrs. Bob HandyMr. and Mrs. dale HaslemIndependent order of oddJ & d Pretzel CorpMr. and Mrs. Anton Johansen

Mr. and Mrs. Barry KitnickMr. and Mrs. Art KlempnerLarry KnorrMatching Gift Program PharmaciaMr. and Mrs. Richard NielsenCarol Jean olsenMr. and Mrs. Craig PalonenPremiere events & LocationsRabobankLawrence SmithMr. and Mrs. Mack StatonLoraine C. TomsChristopher P. ToomeyRick Westerman

Donors $ 250-499Mr. and Mrs. Bob AyerShirley BazdarichBarbara Ben Horindr. and Mrs. Karl BergenstalMr. and Mrs. Kit Boise-CossartLaura Bridley M AICPMr. and Mrs. Ron Cairddr. Lynn CantlayMr. and Mrs. Steven Charlesvirginia Chennelldr. and Mrs. William J. CironeRabbi Stephen Cohendr. and Mrs. Joseph H. ConnellSue Cookdr. elizabeth downingMarciana druryMr. and Mrs. Al eichstaedtdr. and Mrs. Reinhard ennulatJoan GardnerAllan GhittermanMr. and Mrs. Bradford GinderMr. and Mrs. Rhino GriffithNancy GunzbergRuth HochmanMr. and Mrs. Harry HoveyMr. and Mrs. Richard HuntMr. and Mrs. don IwerksNeville JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Peter JordanoMarian KadotaMr. and Mrs. Peter KavoianLois KrocMr. and Mrs. Richard KuxMr. and Mrs. Roland Lazzarottodr. and Mrs. Roger LydonMr. and Mrs. Steve LykkenCecile LyonsJane Macedo de veerMr. and Mrs. Robert ManningAnne P. Martindr. and Mrs. George MatthaeiLaina J. Mayfield CondronMr. and Mrs. dennis G. NaimanMr. and Mrs. Jim NeumanMr. and Mrs. Mike NissensonNorthern Trust Bank

Hazel oetjenMr. and Mrs. Michael PerryMr. and Mrs. Agris Petersonsdr. B.K. RaiMr. and Mrs. Roy and Betsydr. and Mrs. Myron ShaperoCynthia SomersMr. M. StathakisGail Sulmeyerdeborah TalmageMr. and Mrs. Andrew TempletonGrace Helen ThomasMr. and Mrs. Robert ThompsonMarcia vaileMr. and Mrs. Harry van WingerdenStephen vogelMr. and Mrs. Walter & CarynSabina WhitePia WoolvertonMr. and Mrs. david Young

Donors $ 0-249John M. Ackerman Marshall Ackerman Jeffrey Adams Sam AdamsWayne AdamsJonathan AlburgerRamon AlcerroSteve AllenAlma Rosa WineryAlpine and River LodgingAlbert e. AmorteguyJerar AndonBernice AnfusoWilliam ArnerichG. William ArnettThe Auxiliary Santa Barbara Medical FoundationFrank BanalesKathy BarbiniRick BarkleyLouise A. BarrowBartlein & CompanyWilliam BattyKathleen BaushkeJames BaxterSharon Beaslydeborah BeaudetPam BeckleyHelen Behnke Gretchen Bercaw Michael Beresford BeRGeR & MARx, LLP Linda Bernson George Bettman dante Bianchi Gina Blankenship Betsy Bliss Terry G. Bliss Bruce Blodorn Leonard Blue

Marty Blum vicky Blum Peter Bohle Jill Bolster-White Steven Bowman Clay Bradfield erik Brander Harry W. Brelsford Jane Brody Bill Brown donna Brown Helen J. Brown Shirley Brown Robert Bryant Jocelyne Bublitz Gerald Buck Wayne Bueche John Buttny Lynda Callos Joseph Campanelli John Campbell Margaret J. Campbell Campi Ya Kanzi Cannon Associates Lois Capps Jim Cara Arlene Carlisle Jane Carlisle John Carrillo Cars 4 Causes Frances Monet Carter John Carter Joseph Caruso Robert Casier valerie Cavanaugh Bessie Champion Arthur Chapman dorothy Chun Robert Cibull City Publications eileen Clark Martha Clyde Allen Cohen david Collins Patricia Collins Christina Colombana edward Cooper The Cosmopolitan Club Robert Costello John Cotton Leland Crawford Neal Current George R. Curry dale e. Cutler Gregory dahlen, Md Walter dallenbach Jeanne d’Andrea Lisa danhi Art darrow Frances daugherty Roger davidson Janet davis

mental health assoc iat ion — Creating Hope Through Understanding

Clinton W. davis, Jr. Margaret dawes Rodger dawson ernestine de Soto Cathy dean Gary deley Susan dempsay Scott denison Gloria desales James devoe emma Lou diemer John dillon don dishion diane dodds Jerry doernberg david doerner doris dohn virginia doneth Francis donohoe, Jr. Theda drake Catherine drolett ellen dunbar Fairy duncan Michael dunn david dwelley Thore edgren Karl eichstaedt Bill elliott Neil elliott Richard elwood Frederick emerson Patrick enright Barbara evans Robert evans Steve Ferry Margaret Finch Joel Fithian Robert Flores Gerald L. Floyd Wayne and Patience Foglesong Julie Fourqurean George Frakes Alida Freda Ronald Freese Buckley Gardner Carol A. Geer Sara Gelb Genecent Networks Louise Gerber John T. Gerig Lorenz F. Gerlach Gerald Giblin Tuli Glasman Selina Glater Teresa Glenn Joel Goldberg Theodore Goldberg Art Granberg William J. Green Phillip Griner ehrene Groff

Frances Grossman Gary Gulbransen Charles Hamilton Guy Hamilton George Handler Gary d. Hanson eleanor Hanway Cindy Hart James B. Hartle Roblyn Hartsfield Rosina Harvey Sarah Hearon ursula e. Henderson Philip Hershey Karen Holdrege Glenn Hollingshead Robert W. Holmes John Holtkamp Home Builders Association Home Improvement Center Terence Honikman Mary G. Hopping Heather Hudson elsie Hunt John Hunting JG Architects Hannah-Beth Jackson Lenore Jacoby Monty Jantzen Conrad J. Jarabin Paul Jarchow Josiah C. Jenkins R. H. Jensen Rhonda Johansen dean Johnston Gloria Jones Harold Jones donna Jordan Robert Judell dianne Karls John Kay david Kayser Karen Kegg Mandar Kelkar Hope Kelly Howard Kendler Richard Kennelly don Kenoss Jane Kessler Betty King William Kingston Robert Kirk eralda Kogan Margaret Korner Gary Kravetz Karen Krulevitch Sandy Kuttler ellie Lambrou Robert Landheer Bill Lannan Neal Lano

Charles Larson Lasch Robert Le Gassick Jane A. Leavitt Gary Lee Tim Lee Michael Lejeune Helga Lemke Joseph Leshock Ilan and Barbara Levi Marvin and Margaret Levine Lori Lewis Joseph Lewolt Mary Katherine Littman denise Lockhart Nan Lopatka Los Cinco Locos Audie Love david Low Lucasfilm Ltd. L. Luker Luker Framing Sharon Lyle Nancy Lynch Richard Lynn Mariarosa Lyon dorothy MacCulloch Peter Macdougall Hugh Mackay Anita J. Mackey doloras Manclark david Manigualt dawn Manolakos Samuel e. Marquez Sharon Marshall Jerry Martin William Mc Quillan J. Marc McGinnes Jennifer McGovern Billy B. McIntosh Lawrence McKamy Nancy McKinny Konrad McMillan Chuck McQuary Henry Mealy elizabeth Meinzer Sophia Melvin dan Mender david Menkin Mark Michalak Mari Misbeek Grace T. Moffitt Montecito Athletic Club Patricia Moore Joe Moreno oswald Moreno Bill Morez Allison Murdach Marueen Murdock Raymong Myerson elizabeth Nadell, LMFT dorothy Nagaran

Robert Nagy Paul Nefstead Andy Neumann Rev. Julie Newendorp Kent Newton Nico designs Ruth Norris Ralph Nutter Raymond o’Connor off White Castle Studio daniel o’Hare Wes olsen devon olson Philip ordung Jack orr outdoor Lighting Perspectives diana Palmer Gerald Parent elman Payne Bryan Peck Fae Perry John Petrini Harriett Phillips Michael Pless Robert Podlesny Larry Popkin Michael Powers Francis Preston Harold Purdy, Jr. Peg Quinn R.W. Scott Construction Co., Inc. dorothy Raulin Bessie e. Reed Patricia Reilly david Renshaw Reynolds Survivors Trust John Ridland Rincon Beach Club & Catering Burt Romotsky Marshall Rose Sybil Rosen Rosen Construction Rhoda Rosenthal virginia Rowley RRM design Group Scott Ruby Russco Peter Ryan Cyrus Safinya Jacque Sammet Nancy Marsh Sangster Frank Sanitate Santa Barbara elks Lodge No. 613 Santa Barbara International Film Festival Fernand Sarrat Len Schalla Arnie Schildhaus John Schmidhauser Helene Schneider Maryellen Schroeder

Toni Schultheis Frederick Scott Furst Joanne Lewis Sears Carole Shafran Connie Sheller Rona Sherlock Richard Shobe Signcraft Harry Sims Sinsheimer Juhnke lebens & McIvor victoria Sjollema Marilyn Skiold erma Smith Jill Smith Robyn Smith ed Soto Gloria Spagnuolo Arnold Spanjers Shelley Spear Karen Spechler dana Spoonerow dorothy M. Sredl Miles and Marsha Standish Thomas Stantial Carla Stellwagen John Stetson Frank Stevens Paule Stewart June Stoner Mary Strong Harrison Stroud Maxyne Strunin Gerald Svedlow George Taborsky Theresa Taborsky C. Tal James Talbott Shelly Tan Miriam Tanenhaus John Tatomer Taxi dancer LLC James Taylor Scott Taylor Sheryl Taylor The Granada Richard T. Thielscher Marilyn Thimmig Richard d. Thom donna Thomas Frank Thomas Michael Thompson Steven Thorpe Betty Tibbs david L.Tilton Charles erik Toms Marilyn Torrey Kenneth Trigueiro Sharon Troll John Turner e.v. Tuttle Jeannette Twyman

Marilyn ulvaeus university of California Rich unterman urban Company urban Planning Concepts daniel ustick Marilyn van donge William van Horn Lin vanderhook Michael vellekamp Anthony villa village view Lighting Sherman vincent dean vogel Tona Wakefield Trinaty Lopez Wakefield Bettine Wallin Robert Wechter Richard Weldon Fay Westbury Gerald White Lila Wilbarger Carl Williams Lorraine Wilson Pat Wilson Ramona Winner Annette Winter Harvey Wolf Mindy A. Wolfe Shirley Wolfe Charles Wolfe III Carolyn Wood elizabeth Wood Michael Wood Theresa Yandell ed Yoon Jay Yost John Zant daniel Zelinski Natalie Zoeller Robert Zucherman Norma Zuchowicz

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2008-2009 donors List continued from page 9.

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Mental HealthNewsletter of the Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara

Fall 2009

Now “under one roof,” the Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara’s new location on Garden Street. (Photo by Steven Faulstich)

Feels Like HomeLetter From Executive Director and Board President

It’s been about 10 months since we moved into the Garden Street building — residents are settling in, clients and members are getting accustomed to the new beautiful surroundings, and our staff is adapting to life with multipurpose meeting spaces, and storage. It’s really a miracle for all of us. Before our existence on Garden Street, our world was very fragmented and cramped. Now it certainly feels like we are a family under one roof.

We take great pride and joy looking out from the office windows and observing the activity in the Recovery Learning Center at the Fellowship Club courtyard and residents as well as staff coming and going from the building. As mental health advocates, it’s good to know that our relocation has had a tremendously positive psychological health effect on all of us — staff, members, clients, residents, family members and volunteers. Our message is both subtle and overt that our clients deserve a beautiful setting and comfortable home.

Feels Like Home continues on page 2.

This Issue:A Letter from the Board President & Executive Director 1

Board of Directors 2

Client Profile: Q&A 2

What’s New 3

NAMI News 4

Economic Stress & Your Health 4

Mental Health & Life Expectancy 5

New Web Site 5

MHA Financials 6

Donors List 7

Our 2nd Annual Heroes of Hope Awards

will be held on Friday, May 21

at the Lobero Theatre. For sponsorship opportunities or further information, please

contact Patricia Collins at:

(805) 844-8440.

•

save the date:

21 May 2010

Mental Health Associationin Santa Barbara County

Nonprofit OrganizationU.S. POSTAGEPAIDSANTA BARBARA, CAPERMIT No. 502

617 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

ADDRESS SERVICES REQUESTED

19

Assests Dec 31, 08 Dec 31, 07

Current Assets (Checking/Savings)

Cash 368,195 828,620

Total Checking/Savings 368,195 828,620

ACCouNTS ReCeIvABLe

A/R 375,047 465,461

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts -4,000 -4,000

Total Accounts Receivable 371,047 461,461

oTHeR CuRReNT ASSeTS

Accounts Receivable 47,095 612

Other Current 31,203 58,115

Total other Current Assets 78,298 58,727

Total Current Assets 817,540 1,348,808

FIxed ASSeTS

Properties 2,291,334 981,572

Total Fixed Assets 2,291,334 981,572

oTHeR ASSeTS

other Assets 5,537,795 6,415,500

Total other Assets 5,537,795 6,415,500

Total Assets 8,646,669 8,745,880

Liabilities & Equity

CuRReNT LIABILITIeS

Accounts Payable 122,611 28,602

Total Accounts Payable 122,611 28,602

oTHeR CuRReNT LIABILITIeS

Payroll Taxes Payable 3,326 1,598

Accrued expenses 54,802 111,788

Security deposits 12,340 12,440

Deferred Income 8,335 8,335

Current portion l/t debt 9,501 9,049

Total Other Current Liabilities 88,304 143,210

Total Current Liabilities 210,915 171,812

Long Term Liabilities

Long term notes payable 853,040 312,576

Long Term Deferred Income 186,806 195,139

Total Long Term Liabilities 1,039,846 507,715

Total Liabilities 1,250,761 679,527

Equity

Equity 173,803 998,288

Retained Earnings 7,072,816 6,417,171

Net Income 149,291 650,895

Total Equity 7,395,910 8,066,354

Total Liabilities & Equity 8,646,671 8,745,881

Donors $ 50,000 +Andrew H. Burnett FoundationMr. and Mrs. david Prenatt Santa Barbara Foundation St. Francis Foundationvolentine FoundationWeingart Foundation

Donors $10,000-49,000The Ann Jackson FamilyCity of Santa BarbaraThe Crawford Idema FamilyMr. and Mrs. Andrew davisThe estate for davison, Fenton G.Inge GatzHutton FoundationJanssen divLa vista FoundationLady Leslie Ridley-TreeMr. and Mrs. Atul PatelRd ConstructionSamuel B. Mosher FoundationSanta Barbara Bank & Trust Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Thompsonvenoco, Inc.Wallis FoundationWilliams-Corbett FoundationWood-Claeyssens Foundation

Thank you for your

donations& continued

support.The Mental Health Association in

Santa Barbara County•

2008-2009 donors

2008/09 donors List continues on page 7.

We’re going Green!See page 5

Donors $5,000-9,999dr. Helen Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Ted CampbellMr. and Mrs. Chad dreierMr. and Mrs. Gil GarciaMr. and Mrs. Marty GranoMr. and Mrs. George KaufmannHerbert and Gertrude LatkinNina LiffLippincott Family Foundationdr. Ann LippincottThe Medtronic FoundationMr. and Mrs. Thomas MullaneyMichael Towbesdr. and Mrs. H.W. vandeverMr. and Mrs. Louis WeiderMr. and Mrs. Robert Young

Donors $2,500-4,999Mr. and Mrs. Rob AdamsSabina BerahaMr. and Mrs. Stillman Chasedr. Bonnie CormanMr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawforddr. Hildegard H. Balin CharitableGildea Foundation dr. and Mrs. Gregory Greaneydr. Linda HatchHenry W. Bull FoundationMr. and Mrs. daniel KeepMullen & Henzell, LLPThe Schwab Charitable FundMr. and Mrs. david W. Spainhour

Steve LopezLos Angeles Times columnist and author of The Soloist.

Sponsors Needed — Contact Us Today!

For sponsorship or more information, please contact Patricia Collins at:

(805) 844-8440

Join UsFor the 2nd Annual Heroes of Hope Awards

on Friday, May 21st, 2010 at the Lobero Theatre.

•Honoring Elyn Saks and Steve Lopez

Elyn SaksAssociate Dean and Professor of Law, Psychology, Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at USC, and author of The Center Cannot Hold.

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A NON-PROFIT AGENCY — Creating Hope Through Understanding

Mental HealthNewsletter of the Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara

Fall 2009

Now “under one roof,” the Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara’s new location on Garden Street. (Photo by Steven Faulstich)

Feels Like HomeLetter From Executive Director and Board President

It’s been about 10 months since we moved into the Garden Street building — residents are settling in, clients and members are getting accustomed to the new beautiful surroundings, and our staff is adapting to life with multipurpose meeting spaces, and storage. It’s really a miracle for all of us. Before our existence on Garden Street, our world was very fragmented and cramped. Now it certainly feels like we are a family under one roof.

We take great pride and joy looking out from the office windows and observing the activity in the Recovery Learning Center at the Fellowship Club courtyard and residents as well as staff coming and going from the building. As mental health advocates, it’s good to know that our relocation has had a tremendously positive psychological health effect on all of us — staff, members, clients, residents, family members and volunteers. Our message is both subtle and overt that our clients deserve a beautiful setting and comfortable home.

Feels Like Home continues on page 2.

This Issue:A Letter from the Board President & Executive Director 1

Board of Directors 2

Client Profile: Q&A 2

What’s New 3

NAMI News 4

Economic Stress & Your Health 4

Mental Health & Life Expectancy 5

New Web Site 5

MHA Financials 6

Donors List 7

Our 2nd Annual Heroes of Hope Awards

will be held on Friday, May 21

at the Lobero Theatre. For sponsorship opportunities or further information, please

contact Patricia Collins at:

(805) 844-8440.

•

save the date:

21 May 2010

Mental Health Associationin Santa Barbara County

Nonprofit OrganizationU.S. POSTAGEPAIDSANTA BARBARA, CAPERMIT No. 502

617 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

ADDRESS SERVICES REQUESTED

19

Assests Dec 31, 08 Dec 31, 07

Current Assets (Checking/Savings)

Cash 368,195 828,620

Total Checking/Savings 368,195 828,620

ACCouNTS ReCeIvABLe

A/R 375,047 465,461

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts -4,000 -4,000

Total Accounts Receivable 371,047 461,461

oTHeR CuRReNT ASSeTS

Accounts Receivable 47,095 612

Other Current 31,203 58,115

Total other Current Assets 78,298 58,727

Total Current Assets 817,540 1,348,808

FIxed ASSeTS

Properties 2,291,334 981,572

Total Fixed Assets 2,291,334 981,572

oTHeR ASSeTS

other Assets 5,537,795 6,415,500

Total other Assets 5,537,795 6,415,500

Total Assets 8,646,669 8,745,880

Liabilities & Equity

CuRReNT LIABILITIeS

Accounts Payable 122,611 28,602

Total Accounts Payable 122,611 28,602

oTHeR CuRReNT LIABILITIeS

Payroll Taxes Payable 3,326 1,598

Accrued expenses 54,802 111,788

Security deposits 12,340 12,440

Deferred Income 8,335 8,335

Current portion l/t debt 9,501 9,049

Total Other Current Liabilities 88,304 143,210

Total Current Liabilities 210,915 171,812

Long Term Liabilities

Long term notes payable 853,040 312,576

Long Term Deferred Income 186,806 195,139

Total Long Term Liabilities 1,039,846 507,715

Total Liabilities 1,250,761 679,527

Equity

Equity 173,803 998,288

Retained Earnings 7,072,816 6,417,171

Net Income 149,291 650,895

Total Equity 7,395,910 8,066,354

Total Liabilities & Equity 8,646,671 8,745,881

Donors $ 50,000 +Andrew H. Burnett FoundationMr. and Mrs. david Prenatt Santa Barbara Foundation St. Francis Foundationvolentine FoundationWeingart Foundation

Donors $10,000-49,000The Ann Jackson FamilyCity of Santa BarbaraThe Crawford Idema FamilyMr. and Mrs. Andrew davisThe estate for davison, Fenton G.Inge GatzHutton FoundationJanssen divLa vista FoundationLady Leslie Ridley-TreeMr. and Mrs. Atul PatelRd ConstructionSamuel B. Mosher FoundationSanta Barbara Bank & Trust Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Thompsonvenoco, Inc.Wallis FoundationWilliams-Corbett FoundationWood-Claeyssens Foundation

Thank you for your

donations& continued

support.The Mental Health Association in

Santa Barbara County•

2008-2009 donors

2008/09 donors List continues on page 7.

We’re going Green!See page 5

Donors $5,000-9,999dr. Helen Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Ted CampbellMr. and Mrs. Chad dreierMr. and Mrs. Gil GarciaMr. and Mrs. Marty GranoMr. and Mrs. George KaufmannHerbert and Gertrude LatkinNina LiffLippincott Family Foundationdr. Ann LippincottThe Medtronic FoundationMr. and Mrs. Thomas MullaneyMichael Towbesdr. and Mrs. H.W. vandeverMr. and Mrs. Louis WeiderMr. and Mrs. Robert Young

Donors $2,500-4,999Mr. and Mrs. Rob AdamsSabina BerahaMr. and Mrs. Stillman Chasedr. Bonnie CormanMr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawforddr. Hildegard H. Balin CharitableGildea Foundation dr. and Mrs. Gregory Greaneydr. Linda HatchHenry W. Bull FoundationMr. and Mrs. daniel KeepMullen & Henzell, LLPThe Schwab Charitable FundMr. and Mrs. david W. Spainhour

Steve LopezLos Angeles Times columnist and author of The Soloist.

Sponsors Needed — Contact Us Today!

For sponsorship or more information, please contact Patricia Collins at:

(805) 844-8440

Join UsFor the 2nd Annual Heroes of Hope Awards

on Friday, May 21st, 2010 at the Lobero Theatre.

•Honoring Elyn Saks and Steve Lopez

Elyn SaksAssociate Dean and Professor of Law, Psychology, Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at USC, and author of The Center Cannot Hold.