Report to the Community2006

Dear Friends:

As 2006 draws to a close and 2007 embarks upon us, I invite you to learn about our active efforts andexciting plans in this year’s annual report Circle of Care. Just like a circle, our work at Brook Lane hasno end. Every day at Brook Lane we strive towards our mission of providing quality behavioral healthservices with the highest degree of integrity, compassion, excellence, and service.

Our Circle of Care reaches beyond the borders of our campus as we work with other agencies to provide thecare needed for each of our clients. We have staff in several Washington County public schools, where they work with students toachieve their academic goals. Our hospital discharge office sets up appointments for our patients so they have continued care throughoutpatient programs once they leave the hospital. The residential staff works closely with the Department of Social Services to assistchildren and adolescents as they transition to and from our campus. These professional teams work together to heighten the caliber of care,healing and wellness for each client. On the page below, you can learn more about the reach of our Circle of Care through the variety ofservices we offer.

We would not be able to expand our Circle of Care without the gracious gestures of our donors and volunteers. On behalf of the Board ofDirectors and the entire staff at Brook Lane, I would like to extend my warmest gratitude for your continuous support over this past year andas we look into the future.

Thank you for joining our Circle of Care.

The Helping Circle Mental Health Services Offered at Brook Lane

Laurel Hall School Special education program for students

ages 5-20 in grades 1 through 12. Licensed by the Maryland State

Department of Education.

Outpatient Treatment Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Addictions Counseling, Psychiatric

Evaluation, Medication Management and Abundant Life Counseling for children,

adolescents and adults. Hospitalization Intensive clinical interventions and 24-hour

supervision for children, adolescents and adults in a safe and therapeutic environment. Mission Statement:

As an expression of our Christian heritage, we are committed to utilizing our resources carefully and

creatively to provide quality behavioral health services.

Stone Bridge Transitional Care Home

Licensed residential program that provides housing, education and intervention for

children and adolescents who are temporarily without an appropriate place to stay.

Partial Hospitalization Program

Offers children or adolescents intensive, psychotherapeutic treatment during the day

and allows them to return home at night.

A Message from the CEO R. Lynn Rushing

Convincing a loved one, or even yourself, to accept help is never an easy task. In today’s winner-takes-all society, seeking help is commonly viewed as a sign of weakness. But if we do not have highs and lows, we remain stagnant and experience no growth; like the circle, things must go down if they are to come back up again. I encourage you to internalize this message: asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but one of strength. Many of the barriers to treating mental illness are derived from its stigma. However, mental illness is a very real and potentially dangerous condition that touches all of our lives. About one in four adults in America suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year*. Even if we are not diagnosed ourselves, we feel its impact through the suffering of our loved ones. If you or a loved one need help managing a mental illness, please contact us. I encourage you to take the time to learn more about mental illness and its symptoms; like other diseases, early detection of mental illness is critical for recovery. At Brook Lane, we are working to improve mental health awareness in the community with our educational seminars. Find out more about our educational programs by calling us or visiting us online at www.brooklane.org. This year, we are focusing on widening our Circle of Care for children and adolescents. We will add new classrooms to Laurel Hall School and space for an additional 24 beds in Stone Bridge Group Home. Increased space in Stone Bridge will help us alleviate a state-wide shortage of beds for younger children. We will break ground for the construction of a new gymnasium, which will provide children with a quality facility where they can learn teamwork, improve motor skills, and simply act like kids! Please look for updates and opportunities to help in our quarterly newsletter, Pathways. Welcome to our Circle of Care.

Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, “How can I help?”

- Romans 15:1-2 *Source: National Institute of Mental Health, 2006.

The Guiding Circle Board of Directors

The Brook Lane Board of Directors is

selected from community and church leaders who have a depth

of experience, the ability to effectively represent their constituency and an

appreciation for the Brook Lane heritage. Eight of the fifteen members are

selected from Anabaptist churches, while the others come from the

community at large.

David Baker Community Member Ronald D. Bower Southern Pennsylvania District Church of the Brethren Kristie Diamond Community Member Lorraine Eby Franklin Conference Mennonite Church Michael Gardner Secretary Community Member Ray Geigley Franklin Conference Mennonite Church

Ronald Gipe Vice Chair Allegheny District Brethren in Christ Zonya Good Franklin Conference Mennonite Church Kenneth Graber Community Member Cassandra Latimer Community Member Heather Myers Chair Community Member

Dortha E. Neil Franklin Conference Mennonite Church Cindy Pellegrino Treasurer Community Member Marjorie Poling Mid Atlantic District Church of the Brethren Cathy Sanders Allegheny District Brethren in Christ

Home Written by Selena

I never really knew what it was like to have a place to call “home”. When I was five, the Department of Social Services took me away from my parents and put me into foster care. Looking back, I understand now why I bounced between caretakers for the majority of my young life. On the outside, I was angry, violent and outrageous but on the inside, I was hurt, insecure and terrified. I came to know myself by how others treated me, which was with hate, punishment, and disrespect. When I was thirteen, I was transferred out of my foster home and into Stone Bridge at Brook Lane. I hated the place before I even got there. I knew the people there, just like everyone else in my life, would treat me like the terror that I was. I hated moving. I hated being different and most of all, I hated myself. I transferred from my public school to Laurel Hall, the school on campus at Brook Lane. When I went back to Stone Bridge after school, we had daily chores and a little bit of recreation time. I kept to myself as much as I could. I didn’t want anyone’s help as much as I was sure they didn’t want to help me. But then something happened that had never happened to me for as long as I could remember, the staff started treating me just like everyone else. For my entire life, I was labeled as the one with a “bad attitude” or the “angry girl.” When I lived in Stone Bridge and went to school in Laurel Hall, I wasn’t singled out or put in the “bad group.” I could’ve sworn they’d eventually realize their mistake but they just kept treating me as if I were a regular kid. I finally learned that I could be a regular kid; I could live somewhere that was safe and where people were treated with respect. After nine months of living in Stone Bridge, I was placed in loving foster care, which I have been calling “home” for the past four years. When I graduate from Laurel Hall in the spring, I will not only take away a diploma, but also a sense of self-worth and confidence that will last the rest of my life.

Stone Bridge Transitional Care Home and Laurel Hall School offer children and adolescents the opportunity to learn and grow with their peers.

The Learning Circle Laurel Hall School and Stone Bridge Transitional Care Home

Laurel Hall School is a non-public school designed to provide education services to special needs students. It provides a highly structured environment supplemented by individualized education and psychiatric sup-port. Credits earned at Laurel Hall meet the requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education and will be transferred to the student’s local education agency for graduation and the issuance of a diploma. Admission to Laurel Hall begins with the formation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) by the local Board of Education IEP Team. This team identifies students with emotional disabilities and/or multiple handicaps. Should the structure and setting of Laurel Hall meet the student’s needs, a referral will be made. Stone Bridge Transitional Care Home is a licensed residential program which provides housing, counseling, medication supervision, life-skills train-ing, and education for children and adolescents who are temporarily without an appropriate place to stay. Most residents come to us through the Department of Social Services and stay for an average length of 90 days. Our 27 beds provide two separate wings for girls ages 6-17 and for boys ages 8-12. Stone Bridge is one of the few agencies in Maryland accepting younger children. Specialists seek to design age-appropriate life skills programs to inspire intellectual, personal and social growth.

Number of Children

and Adolescents Served*:

Laurel Hall……………...124 Stone Bridge…………...126 Partial Hospitalization....232 Inpatient………..………693 Outpatient……..….….1,862

Total: 3,037

*Fiscal Year July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006

AC&T Sabrina Adams Albright Crumbacker Moul & Itell Allegany Dental Care Jason & Heather Allen Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation Antietam Pediatric & Adolescent Care Apple Valley Painters Natasha Arnell Ed & Susan Asbury Atlantic Security Systems, Inc. Charlene & Niel Augustine Celia & Russell Ausherman David Baker Barefoot Bernie’s Shirley Barnhart Timothy & Carol Beachy Scott Beal Beaver Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Bechtel Group Foundation Elizabeth Beck William Beckward III Connie Bell Robert Benchoff John & Barbara Benner Henry Biesecker David Bishop R. Kyle Bivens Joyce Blackford Matt & Laura Blair

Vaughn Crowl Cueto and Cueto Cup O Joe James and Robyn Dale Karen Novelli Daly Dave's Wholesale David Lyles Developers Karen Davis Terry Davis Susan Delacruz Allen & Judy Ditto Donna Dorsey Dave Dorworth DOT Foods Beatrice Dove Scott Drake Cynthia Dressel Ryan Driggers Dr's Toothman & Barra Arnold & Donna Eby Lorraine & Donald Eby Sharon & Elwood Eby Merle Elliott Enhanced Printing & Promotions Anna and John Estes Faith Christian Academy Faith Community Brethren Church Jamal Fawaz Fidelity Bank Fil-Tec Inc. First Data First National Bank of Greencastle Linda Fitz Deryl Fleming

Hampton Inn Cathy & Eric Hanson Bessie Harder Kathy Harple Don Harsh Megan & Don Harsh James Hartman William Hartman Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church Suzanne & Edward Hayes Kurt Heckman Tammy Heefner David Hefner Herald Mail John & Anne Hershey,Jr Gerald Herz Joyce Hetzer Jan Hillson Norma Hinkle Bob & Kay Hoffman Holiday Inn Express Homewood Foundation Joan Horst Hott Topix Robert House Hub City Sprinklers Robert & Helen Hull Bill & Sylvia Hunsberger Michael Hurley Vernon Isner Mark Jameson Maurice Johnston Edna Lee Jones Nancy Jones Charles Kauffman

Betsy & Dave Magaw James & Ann Marshall Bob Martin Del & Karen Martin Joseph Martin Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc Genie & Doug Massey Massey Real Estate Dick & Anita Masters Lola Ann McBee Judith & Mark McLean Erwin & Alta Mellinger Lotta Mellot Wendy & Steve Mellott Brandy Merchant Vivian Michael Mid Atlantic Promotions Jennifer Miles Curt Miller Miller, Oliver, Baker, Moylan & Stone Carol Miller-Rogers Bob Moats Dave Moats Deborah Moats MS Johnston Co., Inc. Paul & Harriet Muldowney Sue Munson My Bank - First United Bank & Trust Myerly & Lowe Photography Evangeline Myers Heather Myers Bo & Dixie Myers Myers Building Systems Donna Needham Dortha Neil Steve Nelson Tom Newcomer Newville Church of Brethren

David Schwartz Serafini Financial Marjorie Seylar Brian Shaw Lynn and Jackie Shaw Calvin Shearer Caryn Shearer Kay Shearer Bette Shifler Kert Shipway Alton Shives Theresa Shoemaker Sign Here Denise Simmer Sovereign Bank Virgie Small Alan Smith Michelle Smith Tedd Smith Smith Elliott Kearns Robert Smucker Spigler Petroleum Equipment, LLC St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Lawrence Cement Greg Stains Newton & Flo Stake Judy Staley Karen Starliper Terry Stevens George & Helen Stone Jeff Stouffer Cathy Strong Vivian Suffecool Susquehanna Bank Paul Sweeney Dennis Swope Jean Templon The Brethren Mutual Insurance Company The Groh Realty Co.

The Giving Circle Supporting Brook Lane’s Mission and Vision

Thank you for widening our Circle of Care. We have carefully reviewed the names that are listed. If you find an error, please accept our apologies and contact the Development Office so that we may correct our records.

BMGM Architects Mary Bork Pat & Roland Bourdeau Ron & Alice Bower Ruth Bowlus Donald & Jone Bowman Estelle Boykin BP Lesky Distributing Co. Jim Brown Buck Browning Alfred Brubaker Galen & Gladys Buckwalter Jerry Bullington J. Emmet & Mary Anne Burke Burkholders Inc. Bonnie Burtman Bushey Feight Morin Architects, Inc Catherine Byers Art & Ruth Anne Callaham Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield Carroll Valley Golf Resort John Carson Delancy Catlett Cavetown Planing Mill Ric & Carla Christian Citicorp Credit Services Norma Conrad Country Inns & Suites Mary Cover Tim & Katie Cox Craig, Friedly, Potter & Moore Insurance Jacqueline Crews

Linda Fokol Frank B. Leidig CRT Jay Frantz Jim Fritsch William & Becky Fritts The Fultons Alfred Funke IV Michael & Carolyn Gardner Ray & Dorothy Geigley Colette Gibbard Ron Gipe Sharon & David Gladfelter David & Rosanna Gonzalez Zonya & Robert Good Ginger Gourley Gourmet Goat Sue Graff Greencastle Greens Golf Charles Groh Marjorie Grumbacher Hagerstown - Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau Hagerstown Ford Hagerstown Rotary Foundation Hagerstown Rotary Sunrise Foundation Hagerstown Suns Hagerstown Trust Myrtle Haldeman Greg Hall Patricia Halladay Hamilton Nissan Arnold & Lynne Hammann

Howard & Anne Kaylor Garrett Keefer Gladys & Carl Keener Charles & Grace Keeney Keller Stonebraker Ins. Joe & Darlene Kelso Kershner Sisters Foundation Virginia Keyser Lyle and Diana Kiser Kiwanis Foundation of Hagerstown Skip & Debbie Klauka Barbara Kline Richard Kline Kline Associated Roofing Contractors Kelly & John Koons Royden & Phyllis Kratz Gayle Krull Corriene Kurz Larkin Wholesale Co. Cassandra & John Latimer Jack & Susan Latimer Nancy Leab Leetown Science Center Cora Lehman Lynn & Roberta Lerew Dawn Lewis Frank Linn – FirstChoice Greg Lloyd Mike & Cheryl Lowe Lowe's M & T Bank Corrine Mackley MacRo, Ltd. Real Estate Services

Robert Nitzell Barb Noel Northwestern Mutual Office Supplies, Inc Tara & Dale Oliver Oliver Homes, Inc. Hans & Hildegard Oser Brooke Overcash Wayne Palmer Jim & Joanne Parker Patriot Federal Credit Union Jennifer Peiffer Pepsi Bottling Co. Joe Phenicie Photography by Dale William & Ginn Plummer Edward & Marjorie Poling William & Barbara Prescott Donald & Janet Reese George & Sally Reid Valerie Relacion Ross Rhoads Michael Rhoderick Lloyd Rhodes Ridge Church of the Brethren Patricia Robinson Sharon Rock Rotary Club of Long Meadows Foundation Lynn & Chris Rushing Russo Rx Sam's Club Bonnie Schaller Janice & George Schubert

The Record Herald Thomas Bennett & Hunter, Inc Tremont Hotels Tri-State Printing Stuart Troutman Twigg Cycles, Inc. Barbara Twigger Mandy Twigger Sandi Valentine Tory VanReenen Greg Wade Dorothy Wallace John & Carol Warren Cindy Weaver Richard and Mary Web West York COB Carol White Regina Williams Dave Winner Jim Winters Julia Wright Pete Wright Wright-Gardner Ins. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Resort Marianne Zeigler Marilyn Ziver Darryl Zoller Steve & Julia Zoretich

Managing the Noise Written by Adam

I think the thing that drove me over the edge was the noise. I had lived with the noise of the city for 27 years. The day was filled with cold interactions and doing everything “on the go.” The night was interrupted by blaring sirens and screaming kids. The noise had sunk so deeply into my life that I heard the voices even when they weren’t there; the constant pounding inside my head became too much. One night, I poured an entire bottle of aspirin into the palm of my hand, wondering if the tiny white pills could make the noise finally stop. But then I remembered some noises that I would miss: the laugh of my daughter, the crack of the bat when my son hit his first home-run, and even the gripes of my wife when I leave wet towels on the floor. But I also knew that I wasn’t safe from myself. I needed help.

In the middle of the night, I called Brook Lane and talked to a specialist who assured me that Brook Lane could help. The next day, I was accepted into the Inpatient Hospitalization program because I was at risk of harming myself. I was terrified that I would be locked up in a padded cell but was relieved to be proven wrong about what I expected in a mental health hospital. The open country air soothed me and the kind, professional staff made sure I was comfort- able and safe. The other patients were just like me, all they wanted was peace.

For the next seven days, the noise stopped. I had time to eat three warm meals while sitting at a table instead of inhaling fast-food in my car. I had daily visits with a doctor who helped me understand my thoughts of suicide and accept the fact that I needed medication. When I was discharged, Brook Lane had already scheduled weekly visits with a psychiatrist for me. Although the noise still gets to me sometimes, the tools Brook Lane gave me help me manage my stress and anger so I can be a productive business man and more importantly, a better husband and father.

“...I was sick and you looked after me…” Matthew 25:36

The Healing Circle Inpatient Hospitalization

Inpatient Care at Brook Lane is our most intensive level of care and provides a safe and therapeutic environment. This program offers children, adolescents and adults 24-hour care by a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Patients focus on feelings, self-esteem, wellness, social skills, anger management, understanding medications and many other educational programs. Our 42-bed hospital provides care for patients who stay an average length of 8-9 days. A patient may have symptoms that range from severe difficulty functioning in daily life to suicidal or homicidal thinking. Brook Lane accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans. Admission begins by contacting the Admissions Office at 301-733-0330 or 800-342-2992.

Multi-disciplinary Treatment Team:

• Board Certified Psychiatrists • Master’s Level Clinicians • Psychiatric Nurses • Mental Health Associates • Activities Coordinator • Other Brook Lane Professionals such as

Psychologist, Chaplain, Dietitian, Art Therapist, and/or Addictions Counselor

Number of Adults Served*:

Inpatient…………..695 Outpatient………...814

Total: 1,509

*Fiscal Year July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006

In this photo: the Chapel at Brook Lane

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness

for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3

The Prayer Circle Pastoral Care and Abundant Life Counseling

Brook Lane is nestled amongst the rolling hills and flowing waters of Western Maryland. Our tranquil setting offers patients a quiet place to reflect and pray. Pastoral Care Our chaplains are available to inpatients who are needing or requesting spiritual guidance or grief counseling. Counseling and support are also avail-able to clergy and their families. Consultation is offered on matters of church, ministry, and mental health. Abundant Life Counseling This is a special outpatient program for those seeking faith-based, professional counseling within the frame-work of Biblical principles. The resources of one’s faith are valued as important to the healing process.

The Rebuilding Circle Brook Lane Medical Staff

Jude Boyer-Patrick, M.D., M.P.H. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

J. Emmet Burke, Ph.D., J.D. Clinical Director

John H. Carrill, M.D. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

James Egan, M.D. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Jamal Fawaz, M.D. Adult Psychiatrist

David Gonzalez, M.D. Adult Psychiatrist Medical Director Corriene V. Kurz, M.D. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Mohammed Zubair Latif, M.D Adult Psychiatrist

Daksha Patel, M.D. Adult Psychiatrist William G. Prescott, M.D. Adult Psychiatrist

Valerie Relacion, M.D. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

As a not-for-profit organization, Brook Lane

seeks additional resources to support our mental health

programs. For planned giving options, please call the Development office at 301.733.0331 x 272

The Leading Circle Brook Lane Leadership Team

Our program utilizes community

members to enhance the quality of clinical and support services. Volunteers receive

orientation and training to increase awareness and knowledge of behavioral health services. Please call us to discover

how you can volunteer!

Jason Allen, MBA, RN Director of Patient Care Services Pat Bourdeau, PHR Director of Human Resources Emmet Burke, PhD, JD Clinical Director Catherine Byers, LCPC Director of Education Services Deryl Fleming, D. Min. Director of Pastoral Care Services Sharon Gladfelter, RHIT Director of Health Information Services

David Gonzalez, MD Medical Director Paul Gyurisin Director of Facilities Management Ralph Hertges, MA Director of Stone Bridge Kay E. Hoffman, CFRE Director of Development Skip Klauka, CPA Chief Financial Officer Curt Miller Director of Public Relations

Susan Patrey Manager of Outpatient Services Lynn Rushing Chief Executive Officer Virgie Small, CDM, CFPP Director of Nutritional Services

Expenses* Breakdown of 84% Direct Care Patient Revenues*

Report to the Community 2006Written and designed by:Kara Hoffman *Fiscal Year July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006

Our Locations

Main Campus:13218 Brook Lane Drive

P.O. Box 1945Hagerstown, MD 21742-1945

Meadowbrook Offices:18714 North Village

Hagerstown, MD 21742

Phone: 301-733-0330www.brooklane.org

Administration16%

Direct Care84%

Inpatient Services53%

Transitional Care Home15%

Outpatient Services11%

Special EducationSchool21%

Private Insurance42%

Medicaid36%

Charity3% Medicare

19%

Most Common DiagnosesChildren and Adolescents

Bipolar Disorder

Major Depression

Depressive Disorder

Adults

Major Depression

Depressive Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

As an expression of our Christian heritage, we are committed to utilizingour resources carefully and creatively to provide quality behavioral healthservices

A healthier community strengthened by comprehensive behavioral healthservices

Integrity–Honoring our commitments and providing services in an ethical wayCompassion—Striving to understand and alleviate the suffering of othersExcellence—Seeking to do the best possible jobService—Responding to the needs and concerns of others

P.O. Box 194513218 Brook Lane DriveHagerstown, MD 21742

www.brooklane.org

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE

HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740PERMIT NO. 548

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