2011 Youth Golf Scramble Results

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation in today’s Golf Scramble hosted by Family Counseling Center, Inc. in an effort to raise funds for our Youth Programs. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which offers services to at-risk and disadvantaged youth within the Southern seven counties of Illinois (Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, and Union).

The goal of the Golf Scramble is to raise money to benefit the youth that we serve. With the money raised at last year’s event, we were able to provide healthy recreational activities and emergency services to 69 youth and their families. With changes in regulations and increased State funding cuts, these activities along with emergency assistance, staff training and support services that were once offered are no longer an option. This year we hope to continue to provide these extremely important services to our youth and families. Your support is truly appreciated!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DONORS & SPONSORS

A-1 Automotive Repair, Inc, Metropolis
AFSCME Local # 3513, Vienna
AXA-Equitable, Bobby Bundren, Marion
Ron & Suzanne Barnett, Simpson
Beauti Control, Marsha Hayes, Goreville
Jill Berube, Carbondale
Jim Anderson Insurance Agency, Vienna
Alto Vineyards, Ltd., Alto Pass
Attitudz Original Hair Salon, Anna
Banterra Bank, Vienna
Barb’s Beauty Shop, Vienna
Bailey Funeral Home, Vienna
Big Johns, Metropolis
Black’s Martial Arts Academy, Anna
Blue Fish Liquor & Cigars, Anna
Budslick Counseling & Psychotherapy Services, Carbondale
Cache River Chevrolet and RV, Ullin
Cain Construction, Vienna
The Cake Lady, Goreville
Jim Carter Tire Company, Anna
Chocolate Factory, Golconda
Collins Car Wash, Vienna
Creations the Florist, Metropolis
Cupid’s Nest, Golconda
Dairy Queen, Metropolis
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Carbondale
Dress It Up Boutique, Metropolis
Patrick Duffy & William Ballard, Attorneys at Law, Anna
Connie Duncan, Vienna
Edna Duncan, Golconda
Family Counseling Center’s PSR Program, Vienna
The Enchanted Garden, Anna
The Gambit Golf Course, Vienna
Gas N Go, Golconda
Rodney Gholson, Vienna
The Glass Doctor, Vienna
Goreville Xpress, Goreville
Grace Art Gallery, Goreville
Harper Ford, Vienna
Harrisburg Medical Center, Harrisburg
Island Tan, Anna
J & S Scents Whitetail Products, Dongola
Jan’s House of Flowers, Anna
Kemper CPA Group, Harrisburg
Koerner Distributing, Marion
Limelight Studio, Metropolis
Longaberger Baskets, Rosemary Rouse, Tunnel Hill
Mac & Jenny’s Pizza, Anna
Massac Memorial Hospital, Metropolis
Mayberry Music and Sound, Jonesboro
City of Metropolis Mayor’s Office
City of Metropolis Parks and Recreation Department
Metropolis Drugs, Metropolis
Moose Lodge #1346, Anna
Newcomb’s Heating & Air, Simpson
Jean & Scott Obourn, Vienna
Old Southern Country Supply, Vienna
Open Gate Custom Meats, Anna
Pampered Chef, Tammy Miller, Vienna
Pizza Hut, Anna
Pope County Ambulance Service, Golconda
Premier Designs Jewelry, Dianna Newton, Vienna
Premier Designs Jewelry, Karmela Cain, Vienna
Rusty’s Home Center, Anna
The Secret Garden, Vienna
Shawnee Grill, Vienna
Shawnee Survey & Consulting, Inc., Vienna
The Short Family, Anna
Subway, Vienna
T & I Office Equipment, Anna
Shawnee Community College, Ullin
Shirley Muckley, Herrin
Shoemaker Construction, Simpson
Silver Collections, Metropolis
Sonic of Metropolis
Southern Illinois Miners, Marion
Stacey’s Floral Boutique, Metropolis
Taylor, Dodd & Wood Insurance Agency, Anna
Tri-State Motors, Inc, Anna
True Value, Golconda
Union County Abstract, Inc., Jonesboro
Union County Counseling Service, Inc., Anna
Union County Hospital, Anna
Vienna Grade School, Vienna
WKYQ Radio, Paducah
WIBH 1440 AM Radio, Anna
WINI Radio
Whiffleboys Pizza, Anna
Gretchen Williams Photography, Metropolis

Parenting Support Group Calendar

SPONSORED BY ILLINOIS FEDERATION FOR FAMILIES AND ILLINOIS CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP WITH SUPPORT FROM FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER, INC.

• 11/16/10 – IEP’S and Response to Intervention
  • Robin Van, DCFS Education Advisor
• 12/14/10 – LAN Services and Support
  • Lela Humble, DCFS, Public Service Administrator, Intact Family Supervisor
• 01/11/11 – What is Positive Discipline and Why Does it Work?
  • Shirley Muckley, MS, QMHP – Caregiver Connections
• 02/08/11 – Youth and Substance Abuse
  • Rebecca Rednour, MS, CADC – Family Counseling Center
• 03/08/11 – Understanding Troubled Children-Interventions and Round Table Discussion
  • Warren Jackson, BS, MHP-Delta Center
• 04/12/11 – Cruising the Internet for Parents and Grandparents
  • Ron Duncan, MS
• 05/10/11 – Teamwork: Building Communication and Relationships
  • Darlene Terbrak, MS, QMHP – Family Counseling Center

TIME: 6:00-7:30
WHERE: Family Counseling Center – 408 E. Vine St. – Vienna, IL
R.S.V.P. by calling IFF at 559-8570 or Family Counseling Center at 658-2611.

Memory Loss Support Group

Autumn Ridge and Family Counseling Center are offering a new Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Memory Loss Support Group that will meet monthly on the second Tuesday at 6:30PM at Autumn Ridge, SLF.

This support group will be an excellent way to learn about memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, legal issues, community resources and planning for the future. The members of the group welcome all caregivers and willingly share their ideas and experiences.

It can be helpful to talk to sympathetic people about the frustrations you are experiencing. Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss problems create many specific problems for families in their daily lives. Simply getting to know other people with similar concerns is a comfort to many.

For more information, call (618)658-2775.

ANNUAL MESSAGE from the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – December 2010

On July 1, 2009, the agency initiated a plan of action to reduce the operating budget of Family Counseling Center, Inc., by $722,000.00. This action was necessary due to FY09 losses and identified State of Illinois reductions in funding which affected programs and billings for services to specific clients and consumers.

While these cuts were devastating in changing or stopping some services to affected clients and consumers, they were also traumatic to employees through lay offs, reduction in working hours and pay, and unpaid furlough days. Fee for services dictated the newly required behavioral health changes the State of Illinois implemented in its efforts to reduce the growing State budget deficit.

The very significant and tough decisions required to be made were not taken lightly by the management team or the Tri-County Board of Directors. Throughout the year, spending was closely monitored and the unaudited balance sheet at the close of FY10 indicated a projected profit (revenue over expenses) of $551,495.00. Also, the unaudited balance sheet for Autumn Ridge Supportive Living Facility indicated a projected FY10 profit (revenue over expenses) of $16,681.00. It would appear that the direct and swift action taken contributed to a successful turnaround during the budget year.

Notifications of future reductions in State funding, closing of some programs and elimination of some grant funds are now being introduced for FY11. Our work has once again begun on developing a plan of action to implement at the beginning of next fiscal year.

I would like to dedicate this year’s annual report to all employees of Family Counseling Center, Inc. The new format of the FY10 Annual Report includes photographs of the individuals who work very hard in making up the agency. They do an awesome job of helping others help themselves. It is because of their dedication and commitment that we accomplish our goals to better the lives of those we serve.

My sincere thanks and appreciation goes out to each and every employee who is a part of our team. The work you do is challenging and sometimes difficult. I have seen the employees of this agency in action, and I proudly say that you are the best.

Larry W. Mizell
Executive Director