2022-11-21T13:04:49-05:00 2022-06-30 561138530 BUTLER BURKE LLP 100 CLUB OAKS COURT SUITE A WINSTONSALEM NC 27104 990 2021-07-01 560776248 THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN FORSYTH COUNTY INC MENT 3367683880 1509 S HAWTHORNE ROAD WINSTONSALEM NC 27103 CURTIS BLAND TREASURER 3367683880 2022-11-15 true CURTIS BLAND 999009999 JANE R POTTER P01057495 3367682310 2022-11-09 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z ANDY HAGLER 1509 S HAWTHORNE ROAD WINSTONSALEM NC 27103 284390 false X WWW.TRIADMENTALHEALTH.ORG X 1946 NC TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PERSONS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION & SUPPORT. 12 12 6 48 0 415190 244542 29626 37155 372 446 1002 2247 446190 284390 0 0 205420 190360 0 4950 94196 152715 299616 343075 146574 -58685 862356 764532 113375 97923 748981 666609 X THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN FORSYTH COUNTY IS A NON-PROFIT, NON- GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY THAT IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES. false false 137061 11823 CONSUMER SUPPORT IS COMPOSED OF 11 PROGRAMS. (1)HOSPITAL OUTREACH PROGRAM: VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESOURCE ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT LOCAL HOSPITALS AND AT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES ABOUT COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INFORMATION PRIOR TO THEIR DISCHARGE. THE ASSOCIATION RESPONDS TO SPECIAL REQUESTS FROM HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC STAFF AS NEEDED. (2) MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT: TIDES IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH MOOD DISORDERS INCLUDING CLINICAL DEPRESSION, BI- POLAR DISORDER OR OTHER MOOD DISORDERS. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET FOUR TIMES A MONTH TO SHARE INFORMATION, RESOURCE ASSISTANCE AND TO DEVELOP SELF- ADVOCACY SKILLS. (3) ANXIETY DISORDERS: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR PEOPLE WITH PANIC DISORDER, AGORAPHOBIA, OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER, POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, ACUTE STRESS DISORDER OR GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET TWICE A MONTH TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN COPING SKILLS AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT ANXIETY DISORDERS, TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION. (4) PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR ADULTS WITH PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS, SCHIZOPHRENIA AND SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDERS. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET TWICE A MONTH TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN COPING SKILLS AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS, TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION. (5) DUAL DIAGNOSIS: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO ANYONE WHO IS DUALLY DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, OR ANY OTHER ADDICTIVE DISORDER, OR BELIEVES THAT THEY FIT THIS DIAGNOSIS. (6) SPEAK OUT ADOLESCENT SUPPORT: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR TEENS AGES 13 -17 WHO HAVE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: CLINICAL DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, BIPOLAR DISORDER, ADD AND/OR ADHD. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET EVERY FIRST, THIRD AND FIFTH MONDAY EVENINGS EACH MONTH AT BEST HEALTH IN HANES MALL. (7) SPEAKER MEETINGS: MENTAL HEALTH SPEAKER, EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS ARE DEVOTED SOLELY TO THE FIFTH TUESDAYS AND/OR FIFTH FRIDAYS IN A GIVEN MONTH. SPEAKER TOPICS VARY AND HAVE INCLUDED: STRESS AND CHANGE, NUTRITION, SMOKING CESSATION AND UPDATES ON SPECIFIC MENTAL DISORDERS SUCH AS DEPRESSION, OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER AND BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER. TOPICS ARE CHOSEN FROM FEEDBACK FROM SUPPORT GROUP PARTICIPANTS AND OTHERS. (8) EATING DISORDERS: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR ADULTS WITH EATING DISORDERS SUCH AS ANOREXIA NERVOSA, BULIMIA NERVOSA OR OTHER ASSOCIATED EATING DISORDERS. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET TWICE A MONTH TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN COPING SKILLS AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT EATING DISORDERS, TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION. (9) OPERATION SANTA CLAUS: GIFTS, SPECIAL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, AND, WHEN NEEDED, YEAR-ROUND ASSISTANCE ARE PROVIDED TO FORSYTH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) AT LOCAL FACILITIES AND AT CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN BUTNER, THE O'BERRY CENTER IN GOLDSBORO AND ANY OTHER STATE PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY DURING DECEMBER. COMMUNITY AGENCIES, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CIVIC GROUPS DONATE THEIR TIME, MONEY AND GIFTS TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS SPECIAL FOR OUR COUNTY'S MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS. (10) REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SERVICES: THROUGH REFERRALS, THIS PROGRAM BENEFITS PEOPLE WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS WHO RECEIVE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND/OR SUPPLEMENTARY SECURITY INCOME OR OTHER ENTITLEMENTS, SUCH AS RAILROAD RETIREMENT, VA BENEFITS AND CANNOT MANAGE THEIR OWN FUNDS. THE ASSOCIATION BECOMES THE CLIENT'S PAYEE BY SETTING UP A BUDGET FOR EACH CLIENT AND MANAGING HIS OR HER FUNDS TO PAY HIS OR HER RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICATIONS, FOOD AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES. (11) CLUBHOUSE FUND: THIS PROGRAM RAISES FUNDS FOR TRIUMPH'S "CLUBHOUSE" PROJECT MEMBERS. THESE FUNDS ARE RESTRICTED FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT A NORMAL PART OF THE CLUBHOUSE CURRICULUM. THE ASSOCIATION RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OUTSIDE DONORS IN ADDITION TO THE FUNDS ACTUALLY RAISED BY THE PARTICIPANTS. THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION MANAGES THESE FUNDS AND DISBURSES THEM UPON REQUEST. 78020 25332 FAMILY SUPPORT IS COMPOSED OF 3 PROGRAMS. (1) COURT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: EVERY WEEK TRAINED VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND OUTPATIENTS DURING JUDICIAL HOSPITAL HEARINGS AT THE FORSYTH HALL OF JUSTICE. THE ASSOCIATION MONITORS THE OUTCOMES OF THE WEEKLY HEARINGS, TABULATES THE OUTCOMES IN A DATABASE AND REPORTS PAPERWORK OR OTHER CLERICAL ERRORS TO APPROPRIATE HOSPITAL OR PROVIDER STAFF. (2) FAMILY / CONSUMER ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FREE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY ADVOCACY SERVICES, RESOURCE ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE COORDINATION. THE ASSOCIATION WORKS DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE THAT THEY LIVE FULL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. THE ASSOCIATION IS INVOLVED IN COLLABORATIVES SUCH AS "CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM" TRAININGS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND THE ASSOCIATION IS ACTIVE IN A TRIAD COALITION DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE GROWING DILEMMA OF SUICIDES IN OUR REGION THROUGH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION. (3) TRIAD FRIENDS & FAMILY: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS THAT HAVE LOVED ONES WITH AN EATING DISORDER SUCH AS ANOREXIA NERVOSA AND BULIMIA NERVOSA. LED BY A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, TRIAD FRIENDS & FAMILY MEET MONTHLY AT THE ASSOCIATION'S OFFICE TO HELP PARTICIPANTS GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HAVING A LOVED ONE WITH AN EATING DISORDER AND TO DEVELOP BETTER, MORE APPROPRIATE COPING SKILLS. 78020 COMMUNITY EDUCATION IS COMPOSED OF 6 PROGRAMS. (1) INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: THIS AGENCY PROVIDES INFORMATION/REFERRAL SERVICES TO CALLERS, E-MAIL INQUIRIES, AND WALK-IN VISITORS AS WELL AS TO AREA PROFESSIONALS ON VARIOUS TOPICS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: SPECIFIC MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, MEDICATION INFORMATION, COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES. THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS A DATABASE OF OVER 200 LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN SEEING A PROVIDER IN THE PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SECTORS AND PROVIDES REFERRALS BASED ON A PERSON'S MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR FINANCIAL NEEDS. (2) RESOURCE CENTER: THE ASSOCIATION HAS A LIBRARY FOR THE PUBLIC CONTAINING "FACT SHEETS", BOOKS, EDUCATIONAL PAMPHLETS, MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, ARTICLES, VIDEOS AND TAPES ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS AND OTHER RELATED TOPICS. (3) SPEAKERS BUREAU: STAFF PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON MENTAL HEALTH TOPICS TO BUSINESSES, CLUBS, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES IN FORSYTH AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. TOPICS INCLUDE: "MENTAL HEALTH 101", COPING WITH HOLIDAY STRESS, SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY DISORDERS AND SUICIDE AWARENESS. (4) MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS: PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS ARE HELD TWICE A YEAR TO SPREAD AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING HEIGHTEN SENSITIVITY AND WORK TO REDUCE THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. SERVICES INCLUDE: DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SCREENINGS, RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERVIEWS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS. THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS FREE SEMINARS AND PUBLIC MEETINGS ON VARIOUS MENTAL HEALTH AND RELATED TOPICS, SUCH AS FUTURE PLANNING: LIFE PLAN TRUST. (5) SYSTEMS ADVOCACY: THE ASSOCIATION CONTINUALLY ADVOCATES ON THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS TO GOVERNMENTAL AND LEGISLATIVE BODIES IN ORDER IMPROVE, ADVOCATE AND EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES. (6) PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN OUTREACH: A MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND OUTREACH INITIATIVE TARGETING LOCAL PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, PEDIATRICIANS AND OB/GYNS AND THEIR STAFFS ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND HOW THEY CAN LINK THEIR PATIENTS TO SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH CARE, WHEN NEEDED. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN WITH START-UP FUNDING FROM THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION. 293101 true true false false false false false false true true true false false true false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 true 6 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NC X MR ANDY HAGLER 3367683880 1509 S HAWTHORNE ROAD WINSTONSALEM NC 271034125 ANDY HAGLER EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 71230 0 14036 APRIL M BROADWAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH BAICY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TIFFANY HALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 HARRISON DEAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW SACHS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN JOY- BEG 2122 BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOEL SANDMAN- BEG 2122 BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 HARRY HARRIS- END 13122 BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS DUNN PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CURTIS BLAND TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MONICA BROWN SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDREW PRICE HUMAN RESOUR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CATRINA THOMPSON PAST PRESIDE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 71230 14036 false false false 138011 106531 244542 TRAINING REVENUE 900099 25332 25332 REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE FEE 900099 11823 11823 37155 446 446 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 2247 2247 2247 284390 37155 2693 X 86849 73822 11290 1737 88331 75081 11483 1767 2393 2034 311 48 40 34 5 1 12747 10835 1657 255 7422 6309 1113 3170 3170 61736 52476 8118 1142 1853 1575 278 11030 9378 1652 18640 15844 2796 635 540 95 300 255 45 1230 1047 183 4476 3805 671 PROGRAM EXPENSE 27837 27837 MISCELLANEOUS 9627 8183 1444 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 4759 4046 713 343075 293101 45024 4950 380407 151252 215402 39747 24375 26863 6822 1376 1376 42541 38253 5518 4288 408445 361017 862356 764532 23979 17866 89396 80057 113375 97923 X 646594 614271 102387 52338 748981 666609 862356 764532 -58685 -23687 X false true X true false X 200811 213559 142627 415190 244542 1216729 200811 213559 142627 415190 244542 1216729 101004 1115725 512 1103 993 372 446 3426 441 312 1002 2247 4002 1224157 155475 0.91140 0.91390 X PART II, LINE 10 MISCELLANEOUS 1,755 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true X 319049 -23691 11228 3170 280960 266410 66543 11078 2826 319049 283994 -3829 11000 2755 266410 282214 12640 10860 283994 274761 18255 10802 282214 1.00000 true false 3092 3092 39449 35161 4288 4288 ENDOWMENT FUND 280960 CASH- REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE ACCOUNT 80057 361017 X 257533 -23687 -23687 281220 3170 3170 284390 339905 339905 3170 3170 343075 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART IV, LINE 2B THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS FOR PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM. CASH IN THE CUSTODIAL BANK ACCOUNT IS RESTRICTED FOR THIS PURPOSE. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE PURPOSE OF THE TRUST, WHICH WAS SET UP THROUGH A BOARD DESIGNATED FUND, IS TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT FUND THAT WILL ENSURE A PERMANENT SOURCE OF INCOME TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE ASSOCIATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ACCORDINGLY, INCOME TAX EXPENSE IS LIMITED TO ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DEEMED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO BE UNRELATED TO THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. THE ASSOCIATION'S PRIMARY TAX POSITIONS RELATE TO ITS STATUS AS A NOT-FOR- PROFIT ENTITY EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES AND CLASSIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. IT IS THE OPINION OF MANAGEMENT THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON EXAMINATION. THE ASSOCIATION IS REQUIRED TO FILE A FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX RETURN (FORM 990) ANNUALLY TO RETAIN ITS EXEMPT STATUS. THE ASSOCIATION IS ALSO REQUIRED TO FILE AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN (FORM 990-T) FOR ANY YEAR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME EXCEEDS 1,000. THE ASSOCIATION'S FORM 990 FILINGS ARE GENERALLY SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY ARE FILED. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN FORSYTH COUNTY IS A NON-PROFIT, NON- GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY THAT IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A CONSUMER SUPPORT IS COMPOSED OF 11 PROGRAMS. (1)HOSPITAL OUTREACH PROGRAM: VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESOURCE ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT LOCAL HOSPITALS AND AT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES ABOUT COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INFORMATION PRIOR TO THEIR DISCHARGE. THE ASSOCIATION RESPONDS TO SPECIAL REQUESTS FROM HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC STAFF AS NEEDED. (2) MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT: TIDES IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH MOOD DISORDERS INCLUDING CLINICAL DEPRESSION, BI- POLAR DISORDER OR OTHER MOOD DISORDERS. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET FOUR TIMES A MONTH TO SHARE INFORMATION, RESOURCE ASSISTANCE AND TO DEVELOP SELF- ADVOCACY SKILLS. (3) ANXIETY DISORDERS: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR PEOPLE WITH PANIC DISORDER, AGORAPHOBIA, OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER, POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, ACUTE STRESS DISORDER OR GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET TWICE A MONTH TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN COPING SKILLS AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT ANXIETY DISORDERS, TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION. (4) PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR ADULTS WITH PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS, SCHIZOPHRENIA AND SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDERS. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET TWICE A MONTH TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN COPING SKILLS AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS, TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION. (5) DUAL DIAGNOSIS: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO ANYONE WHO IS DUALLY DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, OR ANY OTHER ADDICTIVE DISORDER, OR BELIEVES THAT THEY FIT THIS DIAGNOSIS. (6) SPEAK OUT ADOLESCENT SUPPORT: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR TEENS AGES 13 -17 WHO HAVE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: CLINICAL DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, BIPOLAR DISORDER, ADD AND/OR ADHD. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET EVERY FIRST, THIRD AND FIFTH MONDAY EVENINGS EACH MONTH AT BEST HEALTH IN HANES MALL. (7) SPEAKER MEETINGS: MENTAL HEALTH SPEAKER, EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS ARE DEVOTED SOLELY TO THE FIFTH TUESDAYS AND/OR FIFTH FRIDAYS IN A GIVEN MONTH. SPEAKER TOPICS VARY AND HAVE INCLUDED: STRESS AND CHANGE, NUTRITION, SMOKING CESSATION AND UPDATES ON SPECIFIC MENTAL DISORDERS SUCH AS DEPRESSION, OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER AND BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER. TOPICS ARE CHOSEN FROM FEEDBACK FROM SUPPORT GROUP PARTICIPANTS AND OTHERS. (8) EATING DISORDERS: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR ADULTS WITH EATING DISORDERS SUCH AS ANOREXIA NERVOSA, BULIMIA NERVOSA OR OTHER ASSOCIATED EATING DISORDERS. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET TWICE A MONTH TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN COPING SKILLS AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT EATING DISORDERS, TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION. (9) OPERATION SANTA CLAUS: GIFTS, SPECIAL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, AND, WHEN NEEDED, YEAR-ROUND ASSISTANCE ARE PROVIDED TO FORSYTH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) AT LOCAL FACILITIES AND AT CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN BUTNER, THE O'BERRY CENTER IN GOLDSBORO AND ANY OTHER STATE PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY DURING DECEMBER. COMMUNITY AGENCIES, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CIVIC GROUPS DONATE THEIR TIME, MONEY AND GIFTS TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS SPECIAL FOR OUR COUNTY'S MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS. (10) REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SERVICES: THROUGH REFERRALS, THIS PROGRAM BENEFITS PEOPLE WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS WHO RECEIVE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND/OR SUPPLEMENTARY SECURITY INCOME OR OTHER ENTITLEMENTS, SUCH AS RAILROAD RETIREMENT, VA BENEFITS AND CANNOT MANAGE THEIR OWN FUNDS. THE ASSOCIATION BECOMES THE CLIENT'S PAYEE BY SETTING UP A BUDGET FOR EACH CLIENT AND MANAGING HIS OR HER FUNDS TO PAY HIS OR HER RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICATIONS, FOOD AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES. (11) CLUBHOUSE FUND: THIS PROGRAM RAISES FUNDS FOR TRIUMPH'S "CLUBHOUSE" PROJECT MEMBERS. THESE FUNDS ARE RESTRICTED FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT A NORMAL PART OF THE CLUBHOUSE CURRICULUM. THE ASSOCIATION RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OUTSIDE DONORS IN ADDITION TO THE FUNDS ACTUALLY RAISED BY THE PARTICIPANTS. THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION MANAGES THESE FUNDS AND DISBURSES THEM UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B FAMILY SUPPORT IS COMPOSED OF 3 PROGRAMS. (1) COURT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: EVERY WEEK TRAINED VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND OUTPATIENTS DURING JUDICIAL HOSPITAL HEARINGS AT THE FORSYTH HALL OF JUSTICE. THE ASSOCIATION MONITORS THE OUTCOMES OF THE WEEKLY HEARINGS, TABULATES THE OUTCOMES IN A DATABASE AND REPORTS PAPERWORK OR OTHER CLERICAL ERRORS TO APPROPRIATE HOSPITAL OR PROVIDER STAFF. (2) FAMILY / CONSUMER ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FREE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY ADVOCACY SERVICES, RESOURCE ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE COORDINATION. THE ASSOCIATION WORKS DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE THAT THEY LIVE FULL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. THE ASSOCIATION IS INVOLVED IN COLLABORATIVES SUCH AS "CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM" TRAININGS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND THE ASSOCIATION IS ACTIVE IN A TRIAD COALITION DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE GROWING DILEMMA OF SUICIDES IN OUR REGION THROUGH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION. (3) TRIAD FRIENDS & FAMILY: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS THAT HAVE LOVED ONES WITH AN EATING DISORDER SUCH AS ANOREXIA NERVOSA AND BULIMIA NERVOSA. LED BY A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, TRIAD FRIENDS & FAMILY MEET MONTHLY AT THE ASSOCIATION'S OFFICE TO HELP PARTICIPANTS GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HAVING A LOVED ONE WITH AN EATING DISORDER AND TO DEVELOP BETTER, MORE APPROPRIATE COPING SKILLS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C COMMUNITY EDUCATION IS COMPOSED OF 6 PROGRAMS. (1) INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: THIS AGENCY PROVIDES INFORMATION/REFERRAL SERVICES TO CALLERS, E-MAIL INQUIRIES, AND WALK-IN VISITORS AS WELL AS TO AREA PROFESSIONALS ON VARIOUS TOPICS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: SPECIFIC MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, MEDICATION INFORMATION, COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES. THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS A DATABASE OF OVER 200 LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN SEEING A PROVIDER IN THE PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SECTORS AND PROVIDES REFERRALS BASED ON A PERSON'S MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR FINANCIAL NEEDS. (2) RESOURCE CENTER: THE ASSOCIATION HAS A LIBRARY FOR THE PUBLIC CONTAINING "FACT SHEETS", BOOKS, EDUCATIONAL PAMPHLETS, MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, ARTICLES, VIDEOS AND TAPES ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS AND OTHER RELATED TOPICS. (3) SPEAKERS BUREAU: STAFF PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON MENTAL HEALTH TOPICS TO BUSINESSES, CLUBS, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES IN FORSYTH AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. TOPICS INCLUDE: "MENTAL HEALTH 101", COPING WITH HOLIDAY STRESS, SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY DISORDERS AND SUICIDE AWARENESS. (4) MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS: PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS ARE HELD TWICE A YEAR TO SPREAD AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING HEIGHTEN SENSITIVITY AND WORK TO REDUCE THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. SERVICES INCLUDE: DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SCREENINGS, RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERVIEWS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS. THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS FREE SEMINARS AND PUBLIC MEETINGS ON VARIOUS MENTAL HEALTH AND RELATED TOPICS, SUCH AS FUTURE PLANNING: LIFE PLAN TRUST. (5) SYSTEMS ADVOCACY: THE ASSOCIATION CONTINUALLY ADVOCATES ON THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS TO GOVERNMENTAL AND LEGISLATIVE BODIES IN ORDER IMPROVE, ADVOCATE AND EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES. (6) PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN OUTREACH: A MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND OUTREACH INITIATIVE TARGETING LOCAL PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, PEDIATRICIANS AND OB/GYNS AND THEIR STAFFS ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND HOW THEY CAN LINK THEIR PATIENTS TO SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH CARE, WHEN NEEDED. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN WITH START-UP FUNDING FROM THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTRONICALLY BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED TO CHECK FOR ACCURACY. THE TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CO-SIGN AND DATE THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES EACH BOARD MEMBER TO SIGN TO VERIFY THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE AGENCY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FACILITATES AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER FEES 52,476 8,118 1,142