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Batavia Office430 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020585-343-1124

LeRoy Satellite Clinic 5 East Main Street LeRoy, NY 14482585-768-4390

Albion Office249 East Avenue Albion, NY 14411585-589-0055

GCASA has three convenient locations to serve

your needs – and those of your loved ones.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us today.

GCASA – because a better world is waiting.

The place to turn. When you don’t

know where to turn. Alcohol and substance abuse can turn

your whole world upside down. But,

thankfully, GCASA (Genesee/Orleans

Council on Alcoholism and Substance

Abuse) is there by your side.

We are... GCASA

P re v e n t i on . Tre a t m e n t .R e c ov e r y. S u ppor t .

At GCASA, we have 40 years of experience

providing treatment, answering questions

and guiding people on their path to healing

and recovery. And while we need you

rest assured that we will be with you

every step thereafter.

GCASA – improving health…

one individual at a time.

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Prevention Treatment Recovery Support

2017 Annual Report

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Dear Friends of GCASA,As we reach the end of our 42nd year, we must say thank you to our donors, volunteers, staff and board. We had much to celebrate in 2017. In an effort to continue our commitment to make our services accessible to as many people as possible, GCASA pursued new opportunities to expand our programs. As a recognized leader in addiction prevention and treatment, GCASA leveraged its expertise to advocate for more services to increase access to care. At the same time, we recognize the importance of prevention in solving the nation’s opioid crisis.

GCASA was awarded several grants in 2017. We received a capital project grant from NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) to renovate and add much needed program space to Atwater Home Community Residence. Atwater opened in 1997. Since then, there have been state level changes which have redesigned the delivery of residential services. With those changes, Atwater no longer met the space requirements for new programming. The $1.2 million project will be completed in 2018 and will offer state of the art care for our residents.

GCASA is committed to developing permanent housing for individuals and families recovering from addiction. GCASA was awarded a grant from the Empire State Supported Housing Initiative to build seven apartment units across our two counties. This new initiative will develop safe affordable housing with supports such as case management services, counseling and peer advocates.

The opioid crisis presented new challenges for us in 2017. Our programs experienced the loss of 24 patients to opioid overdose. The grief of this crisis ripples through our agency and communities like no other crisis we have experienced. GCASA, in partnership with the three county Health Departments of Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming, was awarded a grant from the Greater Rochester Health Foundation to combat the opioid crisis locally by improving access to care and reducing the rates of overdose death.

Additionally, GCASA was awarded a rapid treatment expansion grant from NYS OASAS to build a methadone clinic, giving the region access to all three medications approved by the FDA to treat opioid addiction. The clinic is scheduled to open in July 2018.

While there is much being done to treat people who are addicted to alcohol and drugs, prevention continues to be vital in our communities. We understand that we will not overcome the opioid epidemic through treatment alone. We continue to provide prevention services in schools and the community using strategies that have been proven effective.

GCASA’s staff are always willing to go the extra mile to carry out the mission and vision of our organization. It is always a pleasure to recognize our talented board of directors whose guidance and leadership are reflected in all that we accomplish. We are proud to be part of a team of dedicated, compassionate individuals who work diligently to reduce the impact of addiction on our communities.

Sincerely,

John Bennett Brian ParisExecutive Director Board President

Executive Message

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Executive Message

Brian Paris, PresidentJim Morey, Vice PresidentLeslie Beardslee, TreasurerVictoria ElsenheimerShelley Falitico

GCASA Foundation Board of Directors (*also GCASA Board Member)Brian Paris, President*Jim Morey, Vice President*Leslie Beardslee, Treasurer*

Not pictured: Leslie Beardslee, Shelley Falitico, Shawn Heubusch, Linda Knipe, Frederick Rarick, Virginia Taylor

Friends of GCASA Awards

Board of Directors and Award Recipients

Shawn HeubuschLinda KnipeJulie KumiegaHolli NenniPaul Pettit

GCASA Board of Directors

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David Meyer, Friend of Treatment Orleans CountyRoland Nenni, Friend of Prevention Orleans CountyBridget Ohlson, Paul Ohlson, and Stef Worthington of Care-A-Van Ministries, Friend of Residential ServicesAnna Kennedy, Friend of Treatment Genesee County

Rick CatonVirginia Taylor*

Daniel Thurber*Jennifer Groff

Frederick RarickWilliam Sofi aLynn StrzeleckiVirginia TaylorDaniel Thurber

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Orleans United Drug Free Communities Coalition Jan AlbaneseRobert Batt Kathy BlackburnMelissa Blanar Michael BonnewellChristopher BourkeRandy BowerMaryann BowmanBrittany BozzerShannon BrettJulie CalvertJoseph CardoneEmily Cebula Albert CheverieJulie ChristensenSue CoryCarol D’AgostinoKen DaluisioElissa DavisPat DavisTina DeSimoneMallory DiefenbachCindy DiehlAngela DiRosaJessica DowneyTerri DrennanBill EickChelsea ElliottEdward FancherCassie FleckJoanne FrawleyPaul FulcomerNyla GaylordNola Goodrich-KresseNadine HanlonAnn Marie HollandLynne JohnsonAl KropfVirgina KropfMark KruzynskiJeannine LarkinJessica LenoWayne LitchfieldBrad London

GCASA Committee and Program Volunteers

Gordy LuthartBonnie MalakieErin MattisonMike MeleSue MetzoHolley MooreJacki Mowers-SciarabbaTaryn MoyleRoland NenniMark O’BrienSister Dolores O’DowdCindy PerryRev. Russell PetersPaul PettitGreg ReedTom RiversSylvia RiviereTom RobinsonAndrew RuffJoseph SaccoKimberly ScottAaron SlackJason SmithLorienda Smith Donald SnyderMarcell TaylorPeggy TrondoneDan WebbLuci WelchSherry WheatleyScott Wilson

Adopt-A-Highway Clean-UpJoan-Marie GabalskiJohn GabalskiPeggy-Jo GabalskiGrace GregoireJacques GregoireRachel GregoireCalvin HargravesNicole MrzyukaNatalie Mrzyuka

Drug Take Back DayJennifer DeVaultPaul Suleski

Free Family Roller SkatingLynne AmbroseVeronica BarhiteBarb HancockMike ZaidelDawn Zaidel

Holley Service Learning ProgramNathan D’AndreaJason MaihoferHolly MooreJeffrey VanOrden

National Night OutSandy Martin

Project Sticker ShockGordy LuthartMadison StewartAdrian Tyndell

Accountability CircleSandy MartinHelen Morelli

Prom PanelLauren Berger Cady GlorRuss PetersTim Wescott

DWI Victim Impact PanelJohn ChirinkoHoward HobinShirley HobinDavid MarkhamSarah PalermoSam Thomas

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GCASA Committee and Program Volunteers Prevention Programs

GCASA’s Prevention team works collaboratively with community and school partners to address substance use issues. Prevention educators implement strategies that are based on current prevention science to reduce or prevent drug and alcohol use. Our programs are research based, data driven, and outcome focused – aimed at reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors. In addition to focusing on the opioid epidemic, our prevention team continues to focus on underage drinking and marijuana use. We know that preventing our youth from using alcohol or marijuana increases the likelihood of living an addiction free life.

• Genesee and Orleans County Prevention have contracts with Alexander, Batavia, Byron-Bergen, Lyndonville, Medina, Notre Dame and St. Joseph schools to provide Student Screening and Referral Services, as well as Evidence Based Programs for students in grades K-12.

• In 2017, 1,799 Genesee and Orleans Counties students participated in an Evidence Based Program, proven to have a positive outcome.

• Orleans United Drug Free Communities Coalition funded the administration of the Prevention Needs Assessment Survey for 1,450 7th-12th grade Orleans County students. 82% of Orleans County youth do not use alcohol; 95% do not use cigarettes; 90% do not smoke marijuana; and 98% do not use prescription drugs.

Prevention Programs• Accountability Circles• Classroom Education Programs• Community Awareness Activities• DWI Victim Impact Panel• Hidden Mischief• Prevention Education Trainings• Problem Gambling Prevention Education• Responsible Server Training• Student Screening and Referral Services• Underage Drinking Tipline (1-800-851-1932)

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The Atwater Home Community Residence in Batavia provides treatment and support to residents for mental, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. The home accommodates 17 beds for men and is staffed 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

• Awarded a grant from NYS OASAS for a capital project to make necessary renovations to the home.

• Admitted 56 residents in 2017.

• When asked if they would recommend GCASA’s residential program to a friend or family member, 84% of residents indicated that they would.

• 84% of residents also indicated that they would return to the program if they needed help in the future.

Supportive Living

Supportive Living services provide a transition from a community residence to shared living space in an apartment. Individuals live with others who are improving their health and building their recovery. GCASA operates 24 supportive living beds; 19 in Genesee County and fi ve in Orleans County.

• Admitted 44 residents in 2017.

• When asked if they would recommend GCASA’s supportive living program to a friend or family member, 97% of residents indicated that they would.

• 95% of residents also indicated that they would return to the program if they needed help in the future.

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GCASA’s treatment philosophy is based on a medical model and the knowledge that addiction is a disease of the brain that also affects the body and spirit of the addicted person and those close to them. GCASA’s approach to treating addiction is based on many years of research of what works in addiction recovery.

Our treatment team includes a medical director, medical consultants, registered nurses and trained counselors at each of our licensed clinics. Specialty groups such as Opioid Treatment, Women’s Group, Gambling, and Co-Occurring Group are offered to meet the individualized needs of our patients. GCASA continues to work on integrating addiction services with mental health and primary care services, as part of a NYS initiative to provide a “no wrong door” approach to treatment.

• Admitted 795 patients in 2017.

• 1,072 patients received a comprehensive substance abuse evaluation.

• GCASA was awarded several new grants in 2017; • NYS OASAS Rapid Treatment Expansion Grant to build an

Opioid Treatment Program;• Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative grants to provide

permanent housing;• Greater Rochester Health Foundation grant, provides

coordination for the Genesee-Orleans-Wyoming Opioid Task Force

• NYS OASAS rapid expansion grant for 16-bed detox and stabilization capitol project.

• Now offering Open Access including medication assisted treatment within 24 hours of initial contact.

• Now offering integrated mental and physical health services with addiction treatment in conjunction with OMH and DOH community

partners.

Residential Services Treatment Services

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Royal Employer Services is an Employee Assistance Program which provides counseling for employees or their family members who are dealing with work or personal issues. Services also include workplace consultation, conflict resolution, and on-site training. Training topics include, but are not limited to sexual harassment, communication at work and substance abuse at work. Specialized services include on-site grief counseling for critical workplace incidents. EAP services foster healthy workplaces, allowing for troubled employees to maintain productive employment. Royal EAP services are accessible, affordable and effective.

• Served 33 businesses with 2,933 employees.

• 147 employees and eligible family members were seen by Royal EAP counselors.

The WNY Prevention Resource Center (WNY PRC) provides training and technical assistance to both community coalitions and prevention providers throughout the eight counties of WNY. By selecting appropriate prevention strategies, coalitions can impact community attitudes, norms and behaviors to reduce substance abuse.

• Provided over 20 regional trainings for coalitions and prevention providers.

• Four regional coalition members and three prevention providers received scholarships from the WNY PRC to attend the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Forum and Mid-Year conferences.

• Provided technical assistance to more than 20 community coalitions, including OASAS funded Partnership for Success and College Coalitions.

• Provided Prevention Needs Assessment Surveys for four community coalitions to identify local conditions and select effective strategies.

Royal Employer Services Members & Contributors

Western New York Prevention Resource Center

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Royal Employer Services Members & Contributors

AMETHYST CLUB Turnbull Heating & Air Conditioning

BENEFACTORBruce and Nancy BakerLeslie and Joanne BeardsleeJohn and Catherine BennettBonduelle USA Inc.Edward and Carolyn BovaGraham CorporationGary A. HortonJohn and Liz RiterBarb Worthington

PACESETTER Anonymous (2)Julian AtwaterGuy A. BaileyArlie Bennett, Jr.Sherri BensleyBMP America, Inc.Christopher Mitchell Funeral

Homes, Inc.Kim and Tom CorcoranPatricia and Timothy CrowleyEFPR Group, CPA’s, PLLCShelley and Paul FaliticoShannon and Dan FordShannon JessopLiberty PumpsKathleen MaertenJim and Jeanne MoreyDann G. and Beverly NealeOakfield Family Medical CareZepher and Mary RaymondJoAnn and Thomas RyanDawn SagermanPaula J. Welch

PATRONAnonymous (1)Edward C. and Ruth AtwaterRandy and Kyle BakerDavid and Nelda CallardJudy CarterRay and Patty ChayaHenry and Ann EmmansDiana and Paul FulcomerJames F. and Georgia GarberLynette L. GawronJohn and Barb Girvin

Richard and Joyce GlazierMichael and Sarah GrammaticoMarshall GronemeyerHLSJ Driving AcademyHoward and Shirley HobinLarene HoelclePamela and Earl LaGrouMichael J. and Laurie

LaycockCynthia A. and Nicholas

MardinoJeffrey R. MartinStephanie NadolinskiHolli NenniR.A. Haitz Company, Inc.Sue RigoniJoe and Patti RowbottomThe Sports & Graphics Co.Jeanne Woodhouse

FRIENDAnonymous (2)Andrea AldingerStacey AndersonDavid and Donna BlakeJessica Bonin and Joshua

ColeRobert and Elizabeth BoyceDonald and Barbara CallanSusan and David CarmichaelDouglas and Linda ChaseNicole DavisDavid DrakeHarlan and Gwen GeorgeCherlyne GerouldSheila HardingGina and Jeremy HenryCharles and Janet HerringJoseph and Linda HigleyKathleen HodginsHome Medical Supply, Inc.Thomas and Lynn HouseknechtGary H. and Lois JefferyDelores A. JohnsonKelly JohnsonPaul and Eileen KirkpatrickAmy and Jim KlosDiane M. and Robert KlosSharon and John Koenig

Julie KumiegaGary T. and Sue MahaLewis and Beverly Mowry, IIISue MurphyLeslie PfalzerBrenda and Michael PostDeborah RestivoJoe RuffinoLisa SchuttSheila and Todd ShampShell AssociatesJason SmithWilliam SofiaMarylou SzewczykVirginia TaylorThe Printing Place

SUPPORTERAnton AlisankusMcKayla BurvidGretchen FrankePamela GefellCharlene GrimmLydia KehlBarbara KoertDanielle LudekeMatt MartinCheryle McCannSarah MillenShandi SeefeldtSarah StendtsBeth StephensonTracy Zakes

UNITED WAY DESIGNATORS 2017Victoria ElsenheimerLisa GiordanoKathleen MaertenCheryle McCannO-At-Ka Milk ProductsBenny Owens-LynchElizabeth RiterDawn SagermanPaige SchultzKaren PellegrinoKim Remley Virginia Taylor

Western New York Prevention Resource Center

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EmployeesPREVENTION STAFFSherri Ann Bensley, AAS, CPSPatricia Crowley, BA, CPPShellye Dale-Hall, BPSRenee Everett Shannon Ford, BA, CPPDiana Fulcomer, AASBridget Hallopeter, MS Ed.Sheila Harding, BAGina Henry, BSDiane Klos, AOSSharon Koenig, BACarol Nicometo, AASDawn Sagerman, MPHSarah Stendts, BSTracy Zakes, MS Ed.

RESIDENTIAL STAFFLinda Ackley, MS, CASACNicole Davis, MS, CASACCharlene Grimm, BS, CASACKelly Johnson, BS, CASAC Priscilla McLeod Rowena McCumiskey, BSAmanda Montgomery, BSStephanie Nadolinski, AAS,

CASACDann Neale, A.S., CRPAJordan Smart Sterling Stroman Lauren Swimline, BSPeter Whyman

TREATMENT STAFFTony Alisankus, BS, CASACStacey Anderson, RNAmy Broskin, BSMcKayla Burvid, BS, CASAC T Hannah Coville, BSGretchen Franke, RNPamela Gefell, LMHC, CASACBarbara Henderson, BS,

CASAC-TKathy Hodgins, LMSW, CASACJerianne Klein, ASAP, LPNDana Joy, LMHCBarbara Koert, LMHC Danielle Ludeke, BS, CASAC-THolly Main, LMSW, CASAC Megan Makarchuk, LMHCMatt Martin, BS, CASAC-TCheryle McCann, RN, CASACShannon Murphy, BS, CASAC-GSusan Murphy, RNBrenda Post, BA, CASACDeborah Ricci, BA, CASAC Lisa Schutt, AAS, CASACElizabeth Stephenson, MAMary Lou Szewczyk, BA, CASACShandi Temperato, LMSW

ROYAL EAP STAFFJames Garber, LCSWJames Morasco, MPA, Mdiv,

CASAC-G, CPPLeslie Pfalzer, BA, CEAP

ADMINISTRATION& SUPPORT STAFFJohn Bennett, BA, CASACJessica Bonin, AASChad Brade Lori Brade, AASJenna Brown, AAS, CASAC-TKim Corcoran, AASElizabeth Ely, BSCherlyne Gerould Marshall Gronemeyer, BAAlyson Gucinski Jeffrey Helenbrook Diane Hooper, AASAmy Klos Rosalie Mangino-Crandall, BACynthia Mardino Nicholas Mardino Mark McMinn Sarah Millen, ASRachel Patten, AASMadeline Peglow Liz Riter, MPS, CASACJoAnn Ryan, BSSheila Shamp, BSPaula Welch

MEDICAL CONSULTANTSBruce Baker, MDMatthew Fernaays, MD, Medical DirectorBarbara Worthington, NP

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Pictured L-R: Linda Ackley (15 years), Cheryle McCann (15 years), Carol Nicometo (10 years), JoAnn Ryan (30 years), Lori Brade (20 years), Diane Klos (5 years), Charlene Grimm (10 years), Kathy Hodgins (15 years), Jim Garber (10 years)Not pictured: Kelly Johnson (15 years)

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Employees Financial Statement

Funding Sources 2017

• Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Program

• Finger Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS)

• Genesee County• Genesee County Department of

Social Services• Iroquois Job Corps• New York State Offi ce of

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)

• Orleans County• Orleans County Department of

Social Services• Substance Abuse and Mental

Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• United Way of Genesee County• United Way of Orleans County

REVENUECommunity Contributions $7,484Program Service Fees $686,341Medicaid/Third Party $1,669,979State $1,853,698County $74,291DWI $3,800Miscellaneous $64,506Total Revenue $4,360,099

EXPENSESPersonnel (includes fringe benefi ts) $2,576,154Program Materials & Supplies $149,162Rent/Equipment $181,603Consultant Fees $329,563Telephone $30,723Administration & Overhead $482,962Insurance $38,353Maintenance $33,242Utilities $74,181Offi ce Expense $123,323Miscellaneous $340,834Total Expenses $4,360,099

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GCASA Foundation 2017 Scholarship Award Recipients

Pictured L-R: Shelby Restivo, Hannah Bowen, Keara Pitts

This is a modifi ed cash statement. It is preliminary and subject to audit. A copy of the full Financial Report, along with Form 990, may be obtained by writing to GCASA at 430 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020

• Orleans County Department of Social Services

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• United Way of Genesee County• United Way of Orleans County

Administration & Overhead $482,962Insurance $38,353Maintenance $33,242Utilities $74,181Offi ce Expense $123,323Miscellaneous $340,834Miscellaneous $340,834Total Expenses $4,360,099

2017 Scholarship Award Recipients

Pictured L-R: Shelby Restivo, Hannah Bowen, Keara Pitts

This is a modifi ed cash statement. It is preliminary and subject to audit. A copy of the full Financial Report, along with Form 990, may be obtained by writing to GCASA at 430 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020

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430 East Main StreetBatavia, NY 14020(585) 343-1124

249 East AvenueAlbion, NY 14411(585) 589-0055

www.gcasa.net

GCASA MISSIONTo improve community health, reduce stigma towards people with addictions and work across systems for positive community change.

GCASA CORE VALUESCOMPASSIONGCASA promotes an atmosphere of generosity, hope, empathy, respect, encouragement and empowerment.

INTEGRITYGCASA values behavior that promotes self-awareness, encourages honesty, balance, consistency, collaboration, and trust, and utilizes humor, mutual respect and reciprocity of good will.

DEDICATIONGCASA’s culture is rooted in loyalty to patients, community and staff, creating an environment where people share knowledge freely and endeavor to bring out the best in each other.

SUSTAINABILITYGCASA is committed to manage and cultivate resources to ensure our services are available for generations to come.

people for treatment.