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Safe Night Out “Fun Fair” 2016
Employee Anniversaries in September
Crosspoint Human Services Employee Newsletter August 2016
To The Point Crosspoint Human
Services
Board of Directors
Chairman
Maurie Miller
Vice Chairman
Mark Denman
Secretary
Rose Butler
Treasurer
Wes Grimes
Wendy Barnes
Nate Byram
Monica Campbell
John Drews
John Hart
Stan Hogsett
Terry Miles
Terri Tate
Tammy Wilson
Executive Director
Thomas Pollock
210 Ave C
Danville, IL 61832
217-442-3200
217-442-8471 TTY
217-442-7460 FAX
Inside This Issue
PAGE 2
Crosspoint’s Y’s Buys
Staff Birthdays in September
Vocational Program Information
PAGE 3
New Faces at Crosspoint
PAGE 4
GOTCHA’s
PAGE 5
2016 Mental Health Summit
Thom in the dunk tank
Thought for September
PAGE 6
News from PSR/VOC
PAGE 7
CPR and First Aid Training
TB testing
Cultural Sensitivity Training
August 16 Years
Shirley Shafer
1 Year
Kara Earles
Josie Mitchell
3 Years
Joe Rasmussen
10 Years
Vickie Miller
5 Years
Donna Clay
Sandy Knauer
16 Years
Misty Johnson
2 - Meghan Babb
9 - Cindy Montgomery
10 - Lolita Dumas
Amber Barrett
14 - Susan Wilson
Tracy Wolfe
16 - Rujean Ince
17 - Rachel Cravens
18 - Deborah Satterfield
20 - Tenise Anderson
22 - Nikki Smith
24 - Bonne Wood
30 - Mary Winemiller
Staff Birthdays in September
Page 2
Crosspoint
Human Services
Directors and Supervisors
Medical Director
Dr. Bumyong Lee
Clinical Director
Lisa Rhodes
Recovery Services, PSR &
Crisis Intervention
Anita Johnson - Director
Roberta Cundiff
Vanetta Harvey
Ellen Gilbert
Aimee Unakis
Stalina Harris
Crisis Response & Follow
Up Services
Anita Johnson - Director
Hamutal Shpigler
Residential Services
Lisa Rhodes - Director
Kara Earles
Amanda Edwards
Linda Rudy
Developmental Services
Joe Rasmussen - Director
Debra Mank
Sue Meeker
Cheryl Pichon
Tim Revello
Human Resources &
Quality Assurance
Michelle Nelson - Director
Maintenance
Gary Miller - Director
Administrative Services
Carol Pichon - Director
Sonna Rodgers
Y Programs
Cher Pollock - Director
Shelter Services
Maretta Withers
Early Learning Center
Cindy Montgomery
Crosspoint’s Y’s Buys Thrift Store 208 N. Jackson (Right behind the Y)
(217) 709-0331
Business Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 4:30
Check Out Our Weekly Specials!! Donations are accepted and welcomed.
You may drop off your donations during business hours at the back door of the shop
Vocational Program Information
Do you know of a person served that thinks finding a job in Danville is im-
possible?
Do you know of a person served that has difficulty keeping a job because of
their disability?
Crosspoint Human Services’ Individual Placement and Support Program can
help them change the impossible to POSSIBLE.
Our Employment Specialists can assist with identifying a job that will best
match their interests, situation and skills set. Other services include resume
building, improving interview skills, assistance with completing applica-
tions, meeting hiring managers, follow-up services, and job retention train-
ing.
If you have any questions, please call Aimee Unakis, Vocational Supervisor,
at 442-3200, ext 166 for more information or to make a referral.
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New Faces ACCREDITED BY:
Council On Accreditation of Ser-
vices for Families and Children
LICENSED BY:
Illinois Department of Human
Services and Illinois Department
of Public Health
Crosspoint Human Services
has been serving Vermilion
County since 1980 by consoli-
dating the services of the Ver-
milion Mental Health and Devel-
opmental Center, incorporated
in 1955, and the Retarded
Children’s Center, incorporated
in 1964.
VISION STATEMENT
Crosspoint Human Services be-
lieves that all people should have
every opportunity to realize their
highest possible level for a pro-
ductive and healthy life in their
community.
MISSION STATEMENT
Crosspoint provides quality hu-
man services in a competent and
reliable fashion to individuals,
families and the community.
Crosspoint
Human Services
210 Ave C
Danville, IL 61832
PHONE:
(217) 442-3200
FAX:
(217) 442-7460
E-MAIL Cross-
point@crosspointhumanservices.org
Karla Anderson
Employment Specialist
August 11, 2016
Jennifer Neal
Crisis Counselor
August 11, 2016
Christy Henry
ELC Teacher
August 25, 2016
There are only four root words in the English language that begin with dw.
Can you name them?
Answer: dwell, dwarf, dwindle and dweeb.
What’s in a brand name?
Adi and Rudi Dassler formed Dassler Brothers Shoes in Ger-
many in 1925. After WWII, Rudi broke off to form his own
shoe company called Puma, Adi Dassler formed a competing
company named after himself: Adidas.
Page 4
Sheri Baird GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for helping me with everything.”
Katrina Beinborn GOTCHA’d by Roberta Cundiff, “Thank you so much for volunteering to be on Hamutal’s com-
mittee, and for getting credentialed for the Danville PAS assessments and crisis! Your willingness to help the
team is much appreciated!”
Ben Bernstein GOTCHA’d by Roberta Cundiff, “Thank you so much for your willingness to take our Medicare
folks! Your dedication, talent, and hard work is so appreciated!”
Maggie Brozio GOTCHA’d by Stalina Harris, “Thank you for the enthusiasm you add to the team. You are a
great contributor.”
Brandice Connor GOTCHA’d by Stalina Harris, “Thank you for your contribution to the team. I appreciate your
outstanding work.”
Roberta Cundiff GOTCHA’d by Stalina Harris, “Thank you for your support and help with intakes. It is highly
appreciated.”
Roberta Cundiff GOTCHA’d by Stalina Harris, “Thank you for stepping in and helping us with intakes. We highly
appreciate your support.”
Vanetta Harvey GOTCHA’d by Roberta Cundiff, “Thank you so much for all the help you have given me for the
past 3 1/2 years! Your organization, hard work, and leadership skills are greatly appreciated!”
Brenda Hays GOTCHA’d by Stalina Harris, “Thank you for going above and beyond your job duties. You have
an enviable ability to find a simple solution for a complex problem.”
Ken Howard GOTCHA’d by Cindy Montgomery, “Thanks for helping set up and tear down for graduation.”
Sandy Knauer GOTCHA’d by Debbie Zoerb, “Thanks for your help. You are awesome.”
Theresa Lawrence GOTCHA’d by Roberta Cundiff, “Thank you so much for doing our Champaign PAS assess-
ments! Your help is so appreciated!”
Becky Lucas GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you”
Linda McLaughlin GOTCHA’d by Cindy Montgomery, “Thanks for the help with graduation.”
Joey Smith GOTCHA’d by Stalina Harris, “Thank you for your help with intakes and for your constant support.”
Joey Smith GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you”
Deb Zoerb GOTCHA’d by Vanetta Harvey, “Thank you for helping me with everything.”
AND THE WINNER IS…. VANETTA HARVEY!!!
Thank you, Vanetta, and all the GOTCHA nominees, for going the “extra mile” for
your co-workers and persons served! We appreciate you!!!!
It’s not too late...there will be a winner drawn every month. So, catch a co-worker going above and beyond and Nominate them for a GOTCHA!!
From: The Recognition Committee
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2016 Mental Health Summit
August 23, 2016
The mission of the 2016 Mental Health Summit hosted by
VA Illiana Health Care System was to enhance the mental
health and well-being of those who have served in our
armed forces and their family members through increased
collaborative partnerships between the VA and the com-
munity. The goal of the summit was to facilitate an active
discussion about how we as collective members of our
community can proactively address the mental healthcare
needs of Veterans and their families.
Three representative from Crosspoint attended the Mental
Health Summit held at the Danville Area Community Col-
lege (DACC): Joey Smith, Vanetta Harvey, and Anita John-
son. Crosspoint hosted a display table with informational
materials about the Crosspoint Supportive Housing Pro-
gram for Homeless Veterans and their Families and
Crosspoint staff also provided handouts and brochures
about other Crosspoint programs.
Thought for September
Scripture says you should put aside childish
things when you grow up. I take that to mean
willfulness, self-centeredness, and things like
that —not imagination, creativity, and joyful cu-
riosity.
Dick Van Dyke
Danville Native & Actor,
in his memoir Keep Moving
Aimee Unakis was able to dunk our Executive Director
Thom Pollock after 12 balls.
Dollywood
Appreciation Days! We have tickets for One-Day Admission
for Dollywood
These are valid for
August 22-September 28, 2016
Good for up to 4 admissions
These are available in
Human Resources
Or call ext 160
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IPS News – From: Aimee Unakis
Due to the relocation, out of state, by our two Employment Specialists, we have hired two new staff to
fill those positions. Meredith Grant, transferred from Care Coordination, and an external applicant,
Karla Anderson was hired to fill the other position. Please join us in welcoming Karla and congratulat-
ing Meredith on her transfer! We look forward to having another successful year in IPS.
The Vocational staff would also like to highlight a success story each month. This month’s standout
is “Rick”*, an employee of a local McDonald’s. He has been successfully working now for 5 months
and reports loving his job. He was in our program for almost 2 years before he started McDonald’s but
he and his Employment Specialist never gave up. Persistence held out and Rick has become a valu-
able member of his company’s team. His supervisor, at McDonalds, reports that she is very happy
with Rick and his work ethic, dependability and infectious smile. Rick has become so confident that
he will be a speaker, in September, at the annual Recovery Conference in Springfield. Rick will be
sharing his story on how getting a job has changed his life and his outlook. The Vocational program
not only helps individuals find competitive employment, but also instills hope, confidence and inde-
pendence.
If you know of a person served that could benefit from the program, please complete a referral form
and submit to Aimee Unakis.
*Actual identities will not be disclosed for privacy reasons
WRAP News - From Aimee Unakis
Joey Smith, VA/Justice Care Coordinator, has been accepted as an applicant for certification for
WRAP Facilitator training this Fall in Pekin, IL. He will be attending with Aimee Unakis, who is a
shadow trainer for the 2016 class from Regions 3 and 4. Congrats Joey!
Once Joey has graduated from the training, he will be one of four certified WRAP facilitators at
Crosspoint (along with Randi Jones, Diana Brenneman and Aimee Unakis). This will make Cross-
point one of the few agencies in Regions 3 and 4 to have four Facilitators!
PSR News- From: Aimee Unakis
The PSR team and several persons served will be attending the annual Recovery Conference on Sep-
tember 15th in Springfield. This conference is always arranged by consumers of mental health and
several break out sessions provide different topics and positive stories of hope and recovery! If any-
one wishes to go with the team or separately, please see Aimee for more information.
The PSR Staff consists of our Skills Trainers: Holly Phillips, Diana Brenneman, and Taryn Miller.
All three programs are currently accepting referrals.
TB Testing
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016
8:45 - 9:15 am
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016
3:30 - 4:00 pm
In Human Resources
Karla Anderson
Billie J Blanton
Jim Brown
Irene Burress
Brynn Chase
Ellen Gilbert
Christy Henry
Samantha Luke
Franchesca Magee
Vickie Miller
Jennifer Neal
Vicki Neal
Michelle Nelson
Shanell Perring
Cheryl Pichon
Bobby Pickett
Brianna Shutes
Lori Thatcher
Aimee Unakis
Ashley Wright
Debrice Young
CPR Training
Wednesday, Sept 7, 2016
9:00 am
Group Room, 210 Ave C
and
Thursday, Sept 8, 2016
9:00 am
Group Room, 210 Ave C
Karla Anderson
Shanae Beasley
Sarah Bednar
Billie Jo Blanton
Charlie Cargile
Louquita Flowers
Ellen Gilbert
Michelle Glines
Ken Howard
Kris Kizer
Samantha Luke
Linda McLaughlin
Tammy Moore
Jennifer Neal
Michelle Nelson
Betsy Perkins
Shanell Perring
Mona Persaud -Kennett
Holly Phillips
Cher Pollock
Dawn Richardson
Sonna Rose
Mary Winemiller
Tracy Wolfe
Ashley Wright
Debrice Young
First Aid Training
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016
11:00 am
Group Room, 210 Ave C
Karla Anderson
Shanae Beasley
Keith Brooks
Jim Brown
Charlie Cargile
Brenda Hays
Samantha Luke
Linda McLaughlin
Jennifer Neal
Shanell Perring
Cheryl Pollock
Ashley Wright
Trainings
Please call Jeanine at x160 to sign up for any
trainings or TB tests.
Cultural Sensitivity Training
All Employees are required to attend one of these
sessions. Sign-up sheets are located in Human Resources or call Jeanine x160
Tuesday, September 27 - 9:00 am - Danville Public Library
319 N. Vermilion St.
Community Room
Tuesday, September 27 - 2:00 pm - Danville Public Library
319 N. Vermilion St.
Community Room
Thursday, September 29 - 10:00 am - Danville Public Library
319 N. Vermilion St.
Community Room
Thursday, September 29 - 5:30 pm - Crosspoint at the Y
201 N. Hazel
Parlor
First Day of Fall
September 22
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