For 95 years Easter Seals Michigan has been committed to serving the community; it’s what drives us to make the decisions we make. Recently, we learned of an opportunity to fulfill a long standing need for our services in the western Oakland county area. With the full support and backing of our partner the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority, we have opened a new location in Walled Lake that offers children and adult services.

Our doors opened on October 1 and we have already met many wonderful people in the community that have welcomed us into their neighborhood. For more information, please go to essmichigan.org or call 1.800.75.SEALS.

The new location is at 1010 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake, MI 48390.

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New Walled Lake Location

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Beck rd.

S. WIXOM RD.

N. WIXOM RD.

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Thank you to all of those that made these events a success.From sponsors to volunteers, we couldn’t have done it without you!

10th Annual Walk With Me Grand Rapids – On June 11th, nearly 400 people participated in the event at the John Ball Zoo. Over $54,000 was raised to help those we serve!

6th Annual Walk With Me Detroit – On August 3rd, over 1,100 people joined us at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak to raise awareness and support for Easter Seals. This year’s event raised over $60,000 for individuals with disabilities,

and their families.

Seals on Wheels – This marked the first year for this classic car show event. On June 7th, over 250 people came to the Auburn Hills location for cars, food and fun! To close out the family-friendly day, we drew the winning ticket for the $100,000 raffle.

Andersons Golf Outing – On September 4th, 70 golfers on 19 teams

participated in the Andersons annual golf outing to raise money for our

AgrAbility program that helps farmers with disabilities, and their families, so they can continue farming. The event

took place at the Bella Vista Golf Course in Coldwater and raised more

than $20,000 for the program.

The Miracle League of Michigan – On August 16th, The Detroit Tigers Foundation held their annual Fantasy Camp for Kids at our

Miracle League of Michigan field in Southfield. Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera, Joba Chamberlain and Eugenio Suarez spent the morning playing baseball with children and young adults with disabilities. The Tigers’ Wives were also on hand to volunteer during the practices.

The camp was a huge success and everyone had a blast.

Capitol Hill – On June 24th representatives for Easter Seals Michigan met with Michigan Senators

and Representatives to advocate for individuals with disabilities. One of the key topics was the

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act which was signed by President Obama on July 22nd.

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Did You Know...Here are some facts and figures about Easter Seals Michigan that you might not know…

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are unemployed.

109

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transportation and become more active members of the community.

In a recent survey completed by those that we serve, 98.7% were

happy with the services they receive.98.7%

Percentage of people without

disabilities in Michigan that are

unemployed.

The number of people Easter Seals Michigan helped to secure a job.

16%

8%

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are unemployed.

109

Securing jobs helped these individuals to then fi nd housing,

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In a recent survey completed by those that we serve, 98.7% were

happy with the services they receive.98.7%

Percentage of people without

disabilities in Michigan that are

unemployed.

The number of people Easter Seals Michigan helped to secure a job.

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on September 27, 2014.

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If you live in southeastern Michigan then you probably know Trevor from his Fox 2 piece that ran numerous times in August. Trevor recently started coming to Easter Seals Michigan to assist him with a sensory processing disorder, something very common with children on the autism spectrum. Through our occupational therapy program he is learning how to understand his feelings and put them into words instead of actions. Since coming to Easter Seals Michigan, Trevor feels that because of the services he receives, he can do whatever he puts his mind to, and he has proven that with the many things he has already accomplished. His family has also noticed a big difference in the way Trevor handles tough situations and feel that the skills that he is learning are going to help him as he grows into an adult.

Recently our very own Joe Castine won the Esther Dean Callard award from the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health, Metro Detroit Chapter. Esther Dean Callard devoted her life to the study of what children need to grow into healthy adults. In 1996, Joe Castine was one of a team of two infant mental health clinicians serving all of Oakland County. Through building relationships, education and advocating for individuals that he served, Infant Mental Health became a service recognized and funded by Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority. He continues to show leadership through providing the screenings and eligibility for all children 0-6 years old in Oakland County.

The quality of his involvement is best described by a quote from a parent whose child has benefitted from Joe’s work; “We are so lucky! Finding Joe Castine was seriously like winning the lotto!” Those of us so fortunate to work with Joe Castine would agree!

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Troy Barnhart is the Senior Vice President of Wealth Management for UBS Financial Services. A graduate from Michigan State University, Troy has been a financial advisor for more than 30 years, mainly focusing on individual client portfolios. Currently Troy

specializes in retirement and preretirement planning. we are excited to welcome him into the Easter Seals Michigan family!

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Easter Seals Michigan has been awarded a $214,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health that will allow us to provide a new, innovative program specifically focusing on early intervention for people with schizophrenia. Because of its focus on early intervention, it is considered a ground-breaking program in the mental health field, and was developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The program began in October and we are excited about this new opportunity to address the needs of the community.

Adult Behavioral Health Services

Consumer Advisory Council2nd Friday of each month 12 - 2 pmLocations: Adult Services - Southfield

Family Behavioral Health Services

Parent Advisory CouncilEvery other Tuesday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmLocations rotate between Auburn Hills and Southfield

Family BehavioralHealth Services

Teen Advisory CouncilEvery other Tuesday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmLocations rotate between Auburn Hills and Southfield

To attend the Teen or Parent Council, call (248) 475-6330.To attend the Consumer Council, call (248) 372-6800 ext. 2010.

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