Agency Update
January 2010 |
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| Welcome . . . |
January is a historic month for Fellowship Health Resources, Inc. (FHR), as we celebrate 35 years of service to adults recovering from mental illness and co-occurring disorders. In addition, on January 15, 2010, we launched our newly redesigned website, www.fellowshiphr.org. I encourage you to visit the website frequently for up-to-date information about FHR and other topics sure to be of interest to you.
We welcome your feedback on our website. You may direct your comments to webmaster@fellowshiphr.org.
--Joseph Dziobek, CEO/President
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| Westwick House Video |
 In honor of our 35-year anniversary, in January 2010, we will be highlighting on our website twelve different milestones in the Fellowship's history. This month the focus is Westwick House, where the Fellowship story begins. Hear from Audie Jennings, former Director, and Alan Wichlei, former Deputy Director, as they share their experiences starting up the first community residence for adults with mental illness in the State of RI. Listen to Cheryl Camparoni speak about what it is like to be the present day Director of Westwick House, and see Joe Dziobek, our current President/CEO, as he looked 35 years ago, like most young men at that time with long hair and a full beard. View the video |
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| PRISM Certification Training |
 Fellowship Health Resources' (FHR) Taton Learning Institute (TLI) is pleased to announce that PRISM Certification training has begun. PRISM is a cognitive conceptual model of treatment that is person-centered, respectful, individualized, strengths-based and mission-driven. Read more |
| RI Programs Pay Tribute to Dr. Patricia Wold |
 This past September, after 16 years of distinguished service, Patricia Wold, M.D. concluded her work with Fellowship Health Resources. Dr. Wold worked tirelessly as a consulting psychiatrist, treating clients at Ocean State Outreach (OSO) and Fellowship House (FH). FH client Bob was happy to express his gratitude for Dr. Wold: "She was a nice lady and a hard worker. She helped me." Read more |
| A Perspective on Stigma |
 I'd like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Edward Allard, and since coming down with schizophrenia in the early eighties, I have had my share of struggles, relapses, and in spite of it all, a fairly good recovery. While recovery may not have been a reality without the expertise and good fortune of caring treatment providers, the support and, most of all the love, of my wife and son has been the constant that has helped me through. Read more
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| Snack Kiosk Provides Opportunity |
 Offering the opportunity for participants of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service to learn pre-vocational skills while improving socialization skills, the new FHR PA snack Kiosk has been a great success. Prospective customers are greeted with a smile and hello and are invited to browse the selection of pre-packaged snacks and drinks. PRS consumers have enjoyed taking part in this project and staff have seen several people take on leadership and management roles in the Kiosk. Read more |
| Teach a Man to Fish |
 Hello, I am fifty-five and I finally have a college degree. In May 2008, I graduated from Bridgewater State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Fellowship Health Resources' Fairwinds Clubhouse has always been there, along every step of the way. Read more
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