Report to the Community

2012-2013

Board of Directors 2012-2013

Dr. Robert Gwyther, Chair

Sean O’Rourke,

Vice Chair

Tony Bugel,

Treasurer

John Tyrrell,

Secretary

Josh Gurlitz

Paula Harrington

Dr. William Heizer

Tom Holt

Dr. C. Tom Nuzum

Laurie Paolicelli

Don Tiedeman,

Immediate Past Chair

Margi Rice

Trish Hussey,

Executive Director

Dr. Duncan McEwen,

Medical Director

Heather Griffin-Dolciney

Clinical Director

Ivy Williams,

HR and Quality

Management Director

Dear Friends,

As we approach our 40th anniversary, I am both pleased and proud to

reflect on the responsive growth of Freedom House Recovery Center.

What began as a half-way house and detoxification center for recovering

alcoholics in Chapel Hill has transformed into the largest provider of

mental health and substance abuse treatment in our nine-county service

area, including some of the most distressed rural counties in the state.

We have always been driven to meet the ever-changing needs of individu-

als affected by addiction and mental illness by expanding both our services

and geographic reach through innovative programs and partnerships. This

past year was no exception:

Last year we treated 10,052 individuals who represented a broad range

of age, ethnicity, socio-economic backgrounds and education.

We added a new health center, Lake Area Health Care, in downtown

Warrenton to provide much-needed behavioral health care to Warren

County and surrounding rural, resource-depleted counties.

Freedom House embarked on a leading-edge partnership with UNC

Hospitals to provide integrated care for patients with mental illness

and/or substance abuse disorders who are in need of continued

recovery treatment and care. The goals of the partnership are to

provide continuity of care and improved outcomes for patients, includ-

ing low-income and indigent patients, as well as reduce Emergency

Department usage and readmission rates at UNC Hospitals.

In partnership with the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, we contin-

ued our expansion of integrating primary medical care into our

behavioral health care. This is a prime example of Freedom House’s

goal of providing “wrap-around” support for the most vulnerable and

stepping in to provide needed service where there is none, or existing

services are inadequate.

While Freedom House has grown to provide more services to more people,

we have remained good stewards of our funds – less than 8% of our

expenses go toward administrative costs, well below the national average.

Your donations of time and talent, goods and services, as well as financial

donations, help Freedom House transform lives every day. Everyone at

Freedom House – our clients, staff, and Board of Directors – recognizes

and appreciates your role in our continued success. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Trish Hussey

Executive Director, Freedom House Recovery Center

Friends Circle American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inc. Corinne Aycock John & Martha Barefoot John & Jennifer Boger Shane & Keri Boosey Scott & Barbara Brazer Tony & Susan Bugel Carrboro United Methodist Women Vici Cook Asta Crowe Eric Dashman Jane Engelman Robert James & Nancy Fisher Tony Hall Martha & Larry Hart Jane & Richard Henderson Kenneth & Nora Hibbard JoAnn Hundley Ray Huntington Gerda Hurow Verla & Chet Insko Dianne & David Jones Charlie Kast Alice Ammerman & Thomas Keyserling Carole LeBlanc Alice & Sidney Levinson Judith Lilley Carol Gallione & Paul Luebke Rebecca & Hunter Lumsden Ryan & Naomi Madanick Bruce & Kim Maness Teresa McInerney James A. & Mary Ann Napoleone Gordon & Patricia Neville Janaki Nicastro Cathy & Sean O’Rourke Ann Ostrow Kathryn Peck David & Lisa Price Cindy & Ronnie Reid Anita Sanchez Lao Rubert & Stephen Schewel Doug & Linda Strickland Donna Moro-Sutherland & Richard Sutherland Nick & Jennifer Tennyson The Sun Publishing Company Estes Thompson Unity Center Of Peace Church Anthony & Julie Viera Mark & Carrie Whitney Tim Williams Thomas & Lisa Williamson

Hope Circle Aesthetic Solutions Mary Anderson C. Perry Colwell John & Phyllis Evans Margi & Stephen Rice Stanley & Roberta Black Donald & Rosemary Boulton James & JoAnne Damon Jama Darling Steve Dovenitz & Jane Howard Ronald & Cynthia Johnson David & Sue Klapper Megan McManus Gary & Carelyn Monroe Dr. James L. & Florence Peacock, III Barbara & Michael Pipkin Norma & Sy Safransky Dr. Robert Seymour Joel M Wagoner Dr. Glenn Withrow

Cornerstone Circle Gary & Barbara Barnes Gracia Barry Chris & Aileen Clougherty Fulton Crews Willie & Carol Deese Adrienne Fox Sally Greene Church Of The Holy Family Sally Freeman & Paul Klever Paula Harrington Robert P. & Kathleen Lowman Church of St. Thomas More Ken & Winnie Morgan JoAnn & Gordon Pitz Schwab Charitable Fund Collin Thomas, Jr. John & Joe Carol Thorp Gary & Jane Ulicny Edwin & Betsy Vaden Carolyn Van Sant Richard & Michele Zelvis

Freedom House Recovery Center is supported by contributions from the

communities we serve. We extend our deepest appreciation to all who

make transforming the lives of those afflicted with mental illness and/or

the disease of addiction

possible. The following list

recognizes contributions during

July 1, 2012 through June 30,

2013.

Visionary Society The Stewards Fund Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust United Way of the Greater Triangle

Mission Society Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church Strowd Roses, Inc. Triangle Community Foundation

Healers Society Antioch Baptist Church of Orange Doing Good In The Neighbor-hood Dr. William & Mrs. Linda Heizer Trish & Bill Hussey Hugh MacGregor Dexter Morris & Patricia Tennis Edward O'Brien & Christina Marchei-O'Brien John & Kathy Tyrrell University Presbyterian Church Michael & Hilda Upchurch

Freedom Circle Richard & Christy Cappelletti Margaret & Richard Crandall Dr. Robert & Lisa Gwyther Bridget Hillyer & Keith Hayes Tom & Melissa Holt Kay & Reed Johnson Carol Martell Dr. Claude & Jean Nuzum Laurie Paolicelli PHE, Inc Shared Visions Foundation Benjamin Smith Snyder Watchorn Foundation Dr. Alan Spanos Dr. Beat Steiner & Ruth Peterson Studivant's Tire and Auto, Inc. Don and Sue Tiedeman

We make every effort to ensure names and giving levels are

accurate. If you have any comments, please call the

development office, 919-942-2803 ext. 208.

Help transform our community . . .

one person at a time.

No one imagines a life of mental illness or addiction; no one imagines growing up to

become homeless and unemployed. Your investment in Freedom House reunites

families and restores hope, dignity, self-worth and health to thousands of children,

women and men each year, which in turn positively impacts our community.

Freedom House is fortunate to have hundreds of students, parents, professionals

and retirees donate their gently-used items as well as time, talent and treasure to

the well-being of our clients.

Faith communities and civic groups have also supported the needs of our clients by

providing volunteers who help clean, paint, landscape or restore our facilities.

They also provide tutoring, transportation, worship opportunities and community

connections directly to our clients.

Finally, tax-deductible financial donations have a tangible impact:

$50 provides tailored employment training and job search support for a halfway

house client during his or her stay at Freedom House

$100 provides a child with one session of outpatient therapy

$300 ensures an uninsured patient is able to receive one day of detoxification

services

$500 provides group therapy

$1,000 assesses a client and implements a Person-Centered Plan

$2,500 develops and maintains long-term care for mental health patients, including

psychiatric services and medication

Spotlight on Service:

Child and Adolescent Outpatient Clinic Most people don’t think of children when they think of Freedom House, but last year we treated and nurtured nearly 1,500 children. Mental illness and substance abuse are all too common in children and adolescents in North Carolina. It is estimated that 99,000 children live with serious mental conditions and 64,000 adolescents are alcohol or drug dependent but do not receive treatment. In addition, 48% percent of the state’s children live in low-income families, who face limited behavioral health care options. (NC Department of Health and Human Services, 2011.) To help our youngest and most vulnerable, Freedom House created programs to serve the behavioral health needs of children. We see children with a wide variety of disorders, many of which are co-occurring. Typically, we treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and bipolar and psychotic disorders. Many of our young patients have histories of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, foster care placement, and even homelessness. Freedom House receives referrals from primary and behavioral healthcare providers, the Department of Social Services, schools — or families with concerns come directly to Freedom House. Our Child and Adolescent Outpatient Clinic assesses each child and his or her needs and then creates a personalized treatment and counseling plan which is managed by our team of caring professionals — psychiatrists, clinicians and counselors. Freedom House uses a continuity of family focus to help children recover. Because family and social problems can exacerbate a child’s symptoms, family therapy becomes a component of the child’s overall plan. We also conduct community intervention services, travelling to the child during a crisis so he or she receives immediate assistance and care.

Freedom House Financial Highlights 2012-2013

Freedom House was fortunate to receive the support of many dedicated donors, foundations, organizations and government entities in Fiscal Year 2012-2013. These gifts and payments helped offset the costs of our expanding programs such as developing new Integrated Primary Health Care Clinics in Chapel Hill and Roxboro. In all, our many programs served over 10,000 people in need last year. Freedom House is committed to being good stewards of our funds. To that end, less than 8% of our funding goes toward administrative and fundraising costs. In addition, the Board of Directors is committed to the best practice of having a reserve fund of at least one and a half month’s operating expenses. Freedom House is also required to have a reserve fund to remain in compliance with many contracts and grants. Revenue Local Government Contracts $10,652,484 Grants 638,678 Contributions 126,243 United Way 50,902 Resident Fees 25,516 Medicaid Income 645,391 Interest and Dividend Income 4,001 Indirect Cost Revenue 564,685 Miscellaneous 5,064 Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 5,311 Total Support and Revenue $12,718,275 Expenses Program Services: Chapel Hill Facility-Based Crisis and Detox Unit $1,500,265 Chapel Hill Outpatient Clinic 1,599,240 Chapel Hill Men’s House 209,762 Maggie Alvis Women’s House (Chapel Hill) 238,906 Intensive Outpatient Program 17,010 Mobile Crisis Facility Services 386,490 Durham Center Access 3,640,147 Durham Mobile Crisis 176,842 Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Services 319,908 Durham Men’s House 220,737 Durham Women’s House 230,384 Transitional Living 176,055 Caswell Counseling Center 48,546 Chatham Counseling Center 40,897 Person Counseling Center 1,327,093 Walk-In Clinic 174,749 Drug Treatment Court-SAMHSA 75,117

Other Programs 12,835 Reserve Fund 1,446,478

Supporting Services: Management and General 876,814 Total Expenses $12,718,275

Program Services$10,394,983 (92.2%)

Supporting Services$876,814 (7.8%)

I have hope now, and I know I have a

future.

— Freedom House Client

One in 3 families is affected by either

mental illness or substance addiction.

In FY 2012-2013, Freedom House pro-

vided behavioral and primary health

care to over 10,000 individuals, includ-

ing 1,500 children. Many of our clients

are unemployed (83%), homeless (65%)

or indigent, or are children growing up

in these stressful circumstances.

We are one of the few agencies

in our nine-county service area

that continues to provide services

to homeless, uninsured and

indigent clients.

Supporting addiction recovery is

not just an investment in individual lives

and families; it is also an investment in

our community.

For every $1 spent on addiction treat-

ment, the community saves $7 in

criminal justice and health care costs.

82% of clients remain alcohol and

drug free after graduating from Freedom House long-term treatment

programs, a rate much higher than

state and national levels.

79% of clients successfully reunite

with their families and re-enter the community after graduating from

Freedom House treatment programs.

65% of clients find paid employment

while in Freedom House treatment programs.

Our Mission

Freedom House Recovery Center’s mission is to promote, enhance and support recovery for individuals affected by substance abuse and mental illness by using a holis-tic, person-centered approach.

Freedom House Recovery Center: At a Glance

Our Services

Crisis (including walk-in, mobile, telepsychiatry)

Detoxification

Outpatient Treatment and Counseling

Integrated Primary Care

Residential Rehabilitation

Community Intervention Services

Our Locations

Orange County/Chapel Hill

Durham County/Durham

Warren County/Norlina & Warrenton

Chatham County/Pittsboro

Person County/Roxboro

Caswell County/Yanceyville

104 New Stateside Dr.

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Phone: 919-942-2803

Fax: 919-942-2126

Email: info@fhrecovery.org

freedomhouserecovery.org

Freedom House Recovery Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer.