(610) 647-1431 - Daemion Counseling › wp-content › uploads › 2019 › 04 › ... ·...

(610) [email protected]

1

table of contents 2 – Message from the President

3 – Mission and History

4 – 2018 Accomplishments in Support of our Mission

6 – Programs

8 – Program Impact

9 – Clients

11 – Client Stories

13 – Taste of Berwyn™

15 – Income Sources and Expenses

16 – Board Leadership

17 – Ways to Give and Volunteer

18 – 2018 Donors


2

Message from the President As I close out my third year and end of my term as board president, I am happy to reflect on Daemion’s progress and look forward to an exciting year ahead.

With our focus on mental wellbeing and reducing the stigma around mental health, Daemion expanded its services into the broader Chester County community. We partnered with Minding Your Mind to address the very serious topic of suicide prevention in a public education session at the Malvern Public Library. We also provided support groups for parents dealing with the addiction of adult children at Trinity Presbyterian Church and on Aging Well and Life Transitions at Surrey Services.

Focusing on overall mental wellbeing, we began working with the Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County to support their staff in managing the daily pressures of serving underserved women, infants, young children, and their families.

Continuing to spread awareness of Daemion’s mission and engage the broader community, we hosted our sixth annual Taste of Berwyn family festival, our signature fundraiser held at Hilltop House in Easttown Township. It was a beautiful day with hundreds of folks enjoying lots of delicious food from great restaurants in our area, wonderful musicians, singers, and performers, shopping from a variety of vendors, and games for all ages, including Bingo for seniors from Genesis in Paoli and Dunwoody Senior Living in Newtown Square. Eagles enthusiasts experi-enced the game on two Best Buy jumbo flat screen TVs, thanks to Best Buy of Downingtown.

In keeping with mindfulness and mental wellbeing, we also sponsored a “Yoga on Tap” event at La Cabra Brewing in Berwyn, offering a relaxing activity for the spirit, followed by an outstanding La Cabra lunch to feed the body, with food sale proceeds donated to Daemion. There is so much more to tell about the year, so please read about all of our accomplishments in this Annual Report.

Looking to 2020, Daemion Counseling Center will celebrate its 50th Anniversary, a milestone for our small but mighty nonprofit. We hope that you will join us in honoring Daemion’s legacy of service and continuing to make a positive difference for the total health of our local community.

Sincerely,

Melissa E. Hawes Board President

What is Stigma? Stigma is when

someone, or even you yourself, views

a person in a negative way just

because they have a mental health condition. Some people describe

stigma as a feeling of shame or

judgment from someone else.

Stigma can even come from an internal place,

confusing feeling bad with being bad. National Association

for Mental Illness (NAMI)


3

Mission Daemion Counseling Center offers professional mental health counseling focused on helping community residents navigate life's many transitions, by providing expert yet affordable care.

HistoryDaemion Counseling Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit community-based counseling agency that opened its doors in 1970 when a group of concerned community members met informally in their residences and crafted the concept of Daemion House as a way of helping and

supporting run-away teens and their families, working ultimately toward reconciliation while trying to ensure the safety of the teenagers involved in the interim. The office and volunteer staff members were initially housed in the basement of the home on the property of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Devon, Pennsylvania.

Over the years, Daemion has adjusted and updated its

mission to reflect evolving community needs. It has transitioned from an agency that met critical needs in times of crisis to Daemion Counseling Center that works with individuals who struggle with a variety of issues and who are committed to devoting the necessary time with a professional therapist, one hour at a time, to heal and move forward with their lives.

In 2020, Daemion will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with special events that strengthen our roots, engage our local community, and build support for a future of serving their needs.


4

2018 Accomplishments in Support of our Mission The year 2018 was filled with client support, program delivery, community outreach, fundraising, board development and more. Here are a few of our key accomplishments.

Community awareness, education and outreach • Presented “Self Care” to staff of Maternal and Child Health Consortium of

Chester County• Partnered with Minding Your Mind speakers to offer Suicide Prevention

awareness and education session at Malvern Public Library• Presented “Aging Well” to Surrey Services attendees of Healthy Living program• Raised community awareness of “Aging well & life transitions” at Senior Citizen

Expo sponsored by PA State Rep. Warren Kampf• Partnered with LaCabra Brewing to offer “Yoga’s On Tap” session in support of

stress management and mindfulness• Shared an executive summary of the local impact of PCHF’s grants, training, and

support with the board of directors of Phoenixville Community Health Foundation(PCHF)

• Participated in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Summit, presented byPhoenixville Community Health Foundation.

• Daemion’s Executive Director, Margaret Magee, was awarded the 2018 Citizenof the Year award by the Berwyn-Devon Business Association.

Program delivery• Served 121 unique clients and delivered 537 total session hours• Implemented initial telephone consultation by therapists at no charge• Increased Intake to 1.5 hours, allowing for motivational interviewing during

assessment• Instituted Drug and Alcohol Screening for all clients and a more comprehensive

Drug and Alcohol Evaluation with feedback session• Conducted six-session support group for parents: Coping with Addiction of Adult

Children• Offered staff training and specialty certification to serve LGBTQ population and

Family Trauma clients

Phillies Phanatic celebrates a generous grant from Phillies Charities to Daemion − with Executive Director,Marti Magee, and boardpresident, Melissa Hawes.


5

Fundraising and volunteer engagement • Sponsored a successful sixth annual Taste of Berwyn family festival, featuring

seven restaurants, five musicians and entertainers, games, senior activities, andshopping with 28 vendors and 16 sponsors, providing a Daemion-brandedcommunity experience to over 500 attendees

• Engaged 275 volunteers who provided approximately 1,900 volunteer hours toDaemion Counseling Center with an in kind value of $46,618

• Conducted a robust 2018 Annual Appeal campaign, a major fundraiser, via directmail and social media

Marketing and advertising • Distributed 11 digital Daemion campaigns/newsletters to an average of over 900

supporters, with an above-average open rate fornonprofit industry

• Made almost 250 posts to Facebook forawareness, fundraising, and event marketingwith over 12,500 impressions

• Increased website users by 28.1% year overyear

• Increased Daemion posts and followers onInstagram

• Advertised in local magazines and newsletters• Delivered positivity messages from “Daemion’s

Doodle,” a warm and friendly Golden Doodle

Board development and governance • Conducted board orientation for new board

members• Equipped board members with Daemion “story starter” cards, educational info,

branded-giveaways to promote sharing of Daemion’s mission• Created Investment, Gift Acceptance, Raffle Policies

Joe Koebele, board member, (left) with friend on “Side-by-Side Positivity Ride” bike challenge to benefit Daemion.

Daemion’s Doodle is a warm, welcoming mascot for our positive wellbeing messages.


6

Our Programs Individual, Family, and Couples Counseling

Clients at Daemion Counseling Center have the opportunity to talk confidentially with one of our highly-trained, licensed therapists about challenges they are experiencing. Daemion’s therapists provide a welcoming, compassionate and nonjudgmental environment that creates a positive counseling experience from which a strong therapeutic alliance can form.

We see clients struggling with managing symptoms associated with mood disorders, such as unipolar and bipolar depression, a variety of anxiety and personality disorders, and adjustment disorders arising from transitions that occur across the lifespan, as well as those who are experiencing grief and bereavement that accompany many types of loss. We also see individuals who desire to improve their quality of life and personal wellbeing through exploring relationships, self-esteem, communication skills, health, and spirituality, and the many other dimensions that create a value-driven, meaningful life. Our therapists use a variety of counseling theories and techniques to explore new and healthier ways of thinking, behaving, and relating to and with others that help individuals meet their unique goals of therapy.

Anger Management Program Daemion offers a specialized, one-on-one, 11-session psycho-educational program thatprovides a structured format in which the clientand therapist-educator explore together his/herpersonal experience with anger and how itmanifests emotionally, cognitively andbehaviorally. Clients are evaluated at the first andlast session using a validated, evidence-basedanger management instrument that measures theexperience, expression, and control of anger.

Throughout the program, the therapist works with the client both in-session and through between-session assignments, to better identify triggers, to recognize and replace distorted thinking patterns that contribute to anger and related emotions, and to explore and practice positive and productive alternative behaviors to replace current reactive behaviors.


7

A two-session evaluation program is also available. Clients first meet with the therapist-educator for an intake and evaluation session. At the second session, clients receive feedback on the results of the evaluation and, based on the recommendation of the therapist-educator, determine best next steps that meet the individual’s goals.

Drug and Alcohol Evaluation Daemion offers a two-session Drug and Alcohol Evaluation service to clients using validated instruments designed to measure substance and/or alcohol use and the risk of abuse.

Clients first meet with the therapist for an intake and evaluation session. At the second session, clients receive feedback on their evaluation, are given appropriate educational information, and, based on the recommendation of the therapist, determine

best next steps that meet the individual’s goals.

***

Both the Anger Management and Drug and Alcohol Evaluation programs meet the requirements of many court-, school-, law enforcement-, and employer-initiated requests for professional, independent evaluations.


8

Program Impact Daemion Counseling Center is a cornerstone of support providing hope, one hour at a time for our friends, neighbors and family members who are in need. We offer professional mental health counseling to clients seeking help as they navigate life’s many transitions.

The majority of clients seen in 2018 came to Daemion Counseling Center due to Trauma- and Stress-Related Disorders; the most common among our clients was Adjustment Disorder.

The essential feature of Adjustment Disorder is the presence of emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor(s). Stressors may surround life transitions such as getting married, getting a divorce, failing to achieve work-related goals, or other difficult life changes.*

Adjustment Disorder often occurs with anxiety and/or depressed mood, as well as disturbance of conduct (behavioral problems). The distress or impairment associated with Adjustment Disorder is often made evident by a decreased performance at work or school and temporary changes in social relationships.*

1 in every 5 adults or

children (age 13-18) has, or

will have, aserious mental

illness. - NAMI


9

“My therapist has been able to

help me see the positives in

myself and has given me tools to

use when I'm feeling

particularly anxious.” - Client

This disorder may also complicate the course of illness in individuals who have a general medical condition. Additionally, Adjustment Disorders are associated with an increased risk of suicide attempts and completed suicides.*

In addition to Adjustment Disorder, individuals and couples come to Daemion to address concerns related to dysfunctional family matters, divorce and single parenting issues, trauma, job loss, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and an inability to manage their anger.

*American Psychiatric Association, 2013

Our Clients

ETHNICITY

Caucasian 80%

Hispanic 3%

African American 6%

Other 6%

Asian or Pacific Islander 1%

Bi-/Multi-Racial 3%


10

Almost 10% (~98,267) of residents of Chester and Montgomery counties reported that the cost of care was a barrier for them within the last two years.* Daemion Counseling Center provides expert, yet affordable care to diverse clients, ranging from adolescents to older adults. *Public Health Management Corporation

Income Range Percentage of Clients

Up to $15k 17%

$15k-$30k 10%

$30k-$40k 7%

$40k-$50k 10%

Over $50k^ 44%

Undisclosed 12%

^75% of clients with income over $50k were court-ordered (for Drug and Alcohol Evaluations or Anger Management), or paid with health insurance.

60%

27%

3%

10%

Female: 56%

GENDER

AGE COUNTIES

60+ yrs. 12%

14-18 yrs.24%

19-24 yrs.8%25-34 yrs.

24%

35-59 yrs.32%

Male: 44%

11


Client Stories All names and personal details have been changed to protect clients' privacy.

Olivia was married for six years before accepting that herhusband regularly used drugs, and a heroin overdose in front of her is what it took for her to enter counseling. Olivia was referred to Daemion Counseling Center from Women’s Resource Center. While she started counseling in order to help her cope with the stress and uncertainty that accompanied her husband’s chronic drug use, Olivia also worked on recognizing

her co-dependency in her marriage as well as in other relationships, and began to identify strategies for cultivating her own independence and self-advocacy. Olivia also appreciated having a place to share her feelings about the shame that surrounded her husband’s drug addiction, her feelings of inadequacy for not being able to control his drug use, and her own inner shame that began in adolescence. After two years, Olivia still comes to counseling regularly and has made significant changes in her life.

Karl is a 17-year old high school student referred to DaemionCounseling Center after an incident involving under-age drinking and the local police department. Karl was reluctant to come for his first appointment, but encouraged by his parents, he not only attended the two-session Drug and Alcohol Evaluation, but also came for additional sessions. Karl appreciated being able to talk openly about his struggles fitting in with his peers, the chronic

anxiety that contributed to his starting to drink alcohol, and about his fear of growing up, going to college, and being away from his family and friends. Karl came away with practical strategies to reduce his anxiety, remain mindful in the present, and cultivate relationships both with friends and family members.

Natalie is a 26-year old woman who experiences anxietythat is common with normal life transitions such as graduating college, moving away from home, a first job, living with a partner, and the natural waning of long-term friendships. Three years ago, Natalie came to Daemion Counseling Center on a regular basis, working to identify negative thinking, to acknowledge and articulate a fuller range of emotions, to

12


accept what was in her control and under her influence and what was not, and to initiate change that was aligned with her values, strengths and goals. Though her goals and life events have changed over this time, Natalie continues with therapy, checking in with her therapist every few months and scheduling an appointment to help maintain the positive wellbeing that is important to her no matter her life circumstances.

Parent Support Group Twice a month, Daemion Counseling Center facilitates a support group of parents of teen and adult children with mental health and substance abuse challenges. The space created within this group is one of compassion, support and acceptance for those who find themselves navigating the often painful, shameful and conflicting

emotions that are common on what can be a long journey. While the sharing of strategies and solutions is one goal, another is cultivating an awareness that suffering is not unique, and that one can find comfort and unity in the shared experience of another. Perhapsmost importantly, in listening to each other, we can find hope and encouragement in the stories and life experiences of others who have traveled a similar road and who have found their own way.

13


Taste of Berwyn™ is our signature fundraiser and annual food, music, and arts festival with a taste of something for everyone.

This year we hosted our sixth annual Taste of Berwyn! We thank the local restaurants, vendors, and performers that came together for a day of fabulous food, fun, entertainment, music, and arts – and especially appreciate the hundreds of attendees who supported us from throughout the community. Folks strolled through the tables of vendors showcasing their wares while enjoying the tunes of the talented entertainers Cassidy Lynn, Madeline Knight, Brooke Falls, John McKee, and Jack Stanton and the Band. The Betsy Daily School of Performing Arts also commanded attention as they gracefully performed for the crowd.

There was much to do and eat – with delicious food from Margaret Kuo’s Chinese cuisine, TiraMisu, Texas Road House, Chinnar Indian cuisine to Little Miss Moffitt treats and irresistible Handel’s ice cream, and more. Besides musical entertainment, children were able to get their face painted, pop balloons for prizes, decorate a T-shirt, play lawn games, and enjoy the twisted balloon art of Marc Maraldo. Adults who weren’t waiting for the raffle of a 50” LED SMART HD TV could watch the Eagles game on one of two 75” HD TVs (raffle prize and large screens provided by BEST BUY!) -- or could get competitive with

Bingo, giant Jenga or lawn games.

It was a fun and festive day for everyone! The proceeds from Taste of Berwyn™ help us fulfill our mission of assisting those who are struggling with mental health issues and who cannot afford traditional therapy fees.

We are tremendously grateful for our 2018 Taste of Berwyn™ sponsors and volunteers. It is because of your generosity and support that it was a success!

The Betsy Daily School of Performing Arts energized the audience at Taste of Berwyn.

Photo Credit: Joel Perlish


14

Thank You to our 2018 Sponsors


15

Sources of Income and Expenses Income Daemion Counseling Center relies on community support to fund our ability to make our mission a reality. Although we offer mental health counseling at an affordable rate, we do not receive any federal, state, or local government funding. Our income is significantly dependent upon the generosity of donors, with almost 80% of our income coming directly from donors, fundraisers, investments, foundations or corporations, and in kind contributions.

Client Revenue

18%

Investment Income

6%Foundations

and Corporations

38%

Fundraising and

Contributions33%

In Kind5%

Programs & Services

82%

Operational Overhead & Maintenance

14%

Fundraising4%

Expenses Ninety-five percent of our expenses directly support Daemion’s clients through programs or operational overhead. Daemion Counseling Center functions with a client-first approach; all financial decisions are made to improve the mental health counseling services for the client.

Kistler-Tiffany Benefits Foundation Co-Chairs Mike Corso (far left) and Chuck Baxter (first from right) present a generous donation to Daemion. Accepting the check are Phillip Krombolz, Daemion’s treasurer; Melissa Hawes, Daemion’s board president; and Marti Magee, Executive Director (far left).


16

Board Leadership

Melissa Hawes, CPA

President

H. KathleenChildress

Vice President

Phillip Krombolz Treasurer

Kenneth Chen Secretary

Daniel P. Boyle, Esq.

Board Member

Margaret Burpee Board Member

Raymond J. Hoffman

Board Member

Jean Hughes Board Member

Nwaka Isamah Board Member

Kimberly Jobson, CRPC®

Board Member

Joe Koebele, CFA®

Board MemberEmily Magee, CFP®

Board Member


17

Ways to Give We give hope one hour at a time. Your gift can help someone who is feeling hopeless pay for a one-hour counseling session that can help them turn the corner toward hope.

You can give by PayPal, Venmo, mail, online, or in person. To learn more and give now, go to www.daemioncounseling.org/donations/.

Give Back as a Volunteer If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, Daemion offers you a flexible opportunity to make a positive difference in your local community. Visit https://daemioncounseling.org/volunteer/.

Join a Committee of the Board If you’re a professional who is passionate about the importance of mental health care, and would like to work with one of our board committees (Program Advisory, Fundraising, Finance, Governance, or Marketing and Outreach), please send your resume to [email protected].

In 2018, our incredible volunteers

donated more than 1900

volunteer hours, valued at about

$46,618!

http://www.daemioncounseling.org/donations/

https://daemioncounseling.org/volunteer/

mailto:[email protected]


18

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Abraham Ms. Jennifer Atlee

The Honorable and Mrs. John F. Anthony Mr. James Augusterfer Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bajus Mr. and Mrs. James Bergquist Mrs. Patricia Binnion Mr. Thomas Bird Mr. and Mrs. L. Clarke Blynn Mr. Daniel P. Boyle, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brenner Ms. Shannon Brewer Dr. Jim Brown and Ms. Rose O’Beid Mr. and Mrs. Victor Brown Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bullard Ms. Margaret Burpee Mr. and Mrs. Royal Burpee Ms. Barbara Cahill Mr. Thomas Cancelmo Mr. and Mrs. Edward Caterson Mr. E.B. Chen Mr. Kenneth Chen Ms. Kathleen Childress Mr. Thomas Cusack

Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeHavenMr. and Mrs. Edward

D’Entremont Mr. and Mrs. Alan Daum Ms. Louise Davidson Eadeh Enterprises Ms. Eleanor R. Elliott Parsons Ms. Doris Elofer Ms. Jane Euler Ms. Kimberly Fellows Mr. Lawrence A. Fullerton Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gallagher

Ms. Mary Gibney Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Gaul Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Gorman Ms. Rody Gratton Mr. and Mrs. Edward Guza

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard F. HaugheyMr. Robert W. Haver Mr. and Mrs. LarryHawes Mr. Edwin Heins, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David W. Herbst Mr. Robert Heroin, Jr. Mr. Raymond Hoffman Dr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Hopper Ms. Jean Hughes Ms. Nwaka Isamah Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jaffe Ms. Jaribel James Ms. Angela Janes Mr. Stephen Janiec Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jara Mr. James Smith and Ms. Kimberly Jobson Mr. James Kisela Mr. Joseph T. Koebele Ms. Laura Koster Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Krombolz

Ms. Christina Kuo Mr. and Mrs. J.A Layden

Mr. Walter J. Mahoney Main Line Mower, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. James J. Mansfield Mr. and Mrs. Albert P. Massey, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McAndrews, Esq. Ms. Margaret Marcozzi Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. McCreesh Mr. Robert McQuiston Ms. Diane Moran Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller Jr.Ms. Karyn Navin Mr. William Neff Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parisi Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Pennell Mr. Frank Potere

Mr. Michael Reid Mr. James Spinelli Mr. Andrew Scott Mr. and Mrs. Steven B. Shapiro Mr. and Mrs. Steven Stefanic Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Steinhilber Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tamney The Honorable Thomas Tartaglio Mr. and Mrs. David Turanski Ms. Donna Vanderwyst Mr. and Mrs. Brendan J. Walsh Mr. William Webb Ms. Rosemary Weiss Mr. Arnold Winicov Mr. Frank Yanni

A

H

D

R

Thank You to All of our 2018 Donors

Mr. and Mrs. Robert HallerMr. Kenneth Hamm

Ms. Lynn G. RubiniMr. and Mrs. R.K Robinson

M Ms. Emily MageeMs. Margaret Magee


19

COMMUNITY SUPPORT Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Baptist Church in the Great Little Miss Moffitt Louella Boutiques Paoli-Malvern-Berwyn Rotary Club Plaza Flowers Trinity Presbyterian Church United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern

Vanguard Community Fund Upper Main Line Rotary

IN KIND Ms. Stacey Ballard Ms. Lauren Blake Ms. H. Kathleen Childress Ms. Susanne Dewitt Ms. Rita Gallagher Ms. Jean Hughes Ms. Christina Kuo Ms. Rachael Lassoff Mr. Ron McNamara Mr. Ethan Magee Ms. Margaret Magee Ms. Melissa Miles Mr. Phillip Krombolz Ms. Carol Robinson

BUSINESS SUPPORT: TASTE OF BERWYN™ SPONSORSHIPS OR IN KIND Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Barre3 Berwyn Pizza Best Buy Blue Dog Printing Casey’s Pour House Crown Trophy Duck Donuts Eadeh Enterprises Focus Fitness Handel’s Homemade Ice

Hair Cuttery Insurance Planning Group Joel Perlish Photography

Krombolz-Sheets Insurance Langan Engineering Lauren Schwarz Photography Miles Financial

Tiffany & Co. Waste Management Wegman’s Wiley Group WSFS Bank

Foundation

Valley

Club

Cream & YogurtNew Jersey

Mr. Bottle Beverage MainLineDay Orange Theory Fitness Party Shoppe of the Main

Line, LLCPeople’s Light & Theater

Co.Penn Medicine of Valley ForgePure Energy Spa Car Wash Target - Devon

FOUNDATIONS Acts of Generosity Anonymous Foundation Chester County Community

Health Foundation Genuardi Family Foundation Kistler-Tiffany Foundation McLean Contributionship Robert E. Lamb Foundation Phillies Charities, Inc.Phoenixville Community

Health Foundation Stewart Houston CharitableTrust

The Gordon Charter Foundation The Vincent and Elaine Bell

Management

(610) 647-1431 - Daemion Counseling › wp-content › uploads › 2019 › 04 › ... ·...

Documents

Transcript of (610) 647-1431 - Daemion Counseling › wp-content › uploads › 2019 › 04 › ... ·...