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Southeast, Inc., receives support from Community Shelter Board and its funders which include The City of Columbus, the Franklin County Board of Commission and the United Way of Central Ohio.
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Fresh A.I.R. Gallery Receives National Award
Columbus, Ohio — Fresh A.I.R. Gallery was honored with a prestigious Reintegration Award from the National Council for their outstanding efforts to improve the lives of individuals with serious mental illnesses during the 42nd National Council Mental Health and Addictions Conference, April 15-17, in Chicago. The awards also celebrate the achievements of people living with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who have overcome a multitude of obstacles to improve their lives and the lives of their peers.
An independent panel of mental health leaders chose Fresh A.I.R. Gallery, a program of Southeast, Inc., for the first place Advocacy Award. In addition to the award, a donation, supported by Eli Lilly and Company, for $10,000 was given to the Fresh A.I.R. Gallery.
The honorees of the 2012 Reintegration Awards were recognized at an awards ceremony on April 16 as part of the National Council Conference in Chicago:
About the Reintegration Awards
Since 1997, the Reintegration Awards, supported by Eli Lilly and Company, have celebrated the achievements of those in the community who dedicate themselves to improving the lives of individuals with serious mental illnesses, and the achievements of those living with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who battle tremendous odds to improve their own lives and the lives of their peers. In 2012, the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is proud to partner with Lilly to offer the Reintegration Awards.
About the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) association of 1,950 community healthcare organizations that provide treatment and rehabilitation for mental illnesses and addiction disorders to nearly 6 million adults, children and families in communities across the country.
About Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly, a leading innovation-driven corporation, is developing a growing portfolio of pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Lilly provides answers — through medicines and information — for some of the world's most urgent medical needs. Additional information about Lilly is available at www.lilly.com; Lilly’s clinical trial registry is available at www.lillytrials.com.
Fresh A.I.R. Gallery’s mission is to exhibit the works of these individuals affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Through art, we educate the community and work to break down the stigma of mental illness by bringing focus to the artistic vision. Fresh A.I.R. Gallery is operated by Southeast Inc. Southeast Inc. is a comprehensive provider of mental health, chemical dependency, physical healthcare and homeless services that has been serving Columbus since 1978 and five surrounding counties. Southeast’s telephone number is (614) 225-0980 or Fax (614) 225-0986 or visit http://www.southeastinc.com/freshair
Southeast, Inc., Awarded Federal Funding for Health Care for the Homeless
Columbus, Ohio (43215) – Bill Lee, Chief Executive Officer for Southeast, Inc., announced an award of $1.2 million from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Southeast, Inc. for the period August 1, 2011 to May 31, 2013. First year program costs are $2,221,244 with the federal award being 25% of the program or $557.313. The award designates Southeast as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing Healthcare for the Homeless in Columbus and Franklin County. The highly competitive grants were awarded to 67 community health center programs across the country. Southeast is one of ten new access centers and one of two Ohio centers to receive the highly competitive award.
In announcing the grant, Lee stated “Southeast has a long history of serving people in our community who are homeless. This award will enable us to fully integrate primary care into the behavioral health, homeless sheltering and housing supports we currently provide. We are extremely pleased that HRSA has selected Southeast as a new access point for primary health care for the homeless.” Southeast began providing outreach services to the homeless in 1984 and was later awarded Federal PATH funding for homeless outreach. In 2006, Southeast acquired Friends of the Homeless and Rebecca’s Place which are homeless shelters and supportive services for men and women.
Southeast has provided primary health care at its downtown location since 1996 and is currently receiving federal funds from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration as a demonstration project site for the integration of behavioral and primary health care.
Michele Heritage, Executive Director of the Community Shelter Board (CSB) stated, “Southeast, Inc., has been a leader in our community in providing essential, life saving services to people who are experiencing homelessness. The Community Shelter Board is thrilled that Southeast is receiving funding for a much needed new health center. Southeast has demonstrated a long standing commitment to serving the most vulnerable people in our community and with this new health center, Southeast will be able to bring healthcare services to those who desperately need it. CSB looks forward to our continued partnership with Southeast as we work together to end homelessness in our community.”
Southeast is one of the largest behavioral healthcare organizations in Ohio and serves over 12,000 people annually through the provision of mental health, substance abuse, primary health care and other and ancillary medical services. Southeast began serving the central Ohio community in 1978 and now has offices in six Ohio counties.
Southeast, Inc.’s mission is to serve as a comprehensive provider of mental health, chemical dependency, healthcare, and homeless services, assisting diverse populations regardless of their economic status. Southeast’s services enhance wellness and recovery, thereby improving families, workplaces, and communities. Southeast is accredited by The Joint Commission and is funded, in part, by the ADAMH Board of Franklin County, the Community Shelter Board and its funders, and the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Belmont, Harrison, and Monroe Counties. Visit Southeast at www.southeastinc.com.