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The Lighthouse residential program for women and children is in need of the following items:
1. House wares and furniture to help women start over. Twin beds and cribs.
2. Knitting needles, crocheting hooks, yarn, and other craft supplies
3. Small bicycles and helmets for kids
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Greetings!
Welcome to our first e-Newsletter! In this issue, a remarkable story of recovery. James tried to end his life, and now he's grateful to be alive. Plus, we welcome our new Executive Director. Look back, and ahead, as BCI's outgoing and incoming leaders sit down for a Q&A.
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A Life Saved by Inches
 A few inches made all the difference for James. The difference between life and death. Between hope and despair. Between a life he's now living to the fullest, and one he wanted to end.
Seven months ago, James was admitted to Wilmington Hospital with a self-inflicted stab wound to the chest. It was his fourth suicide attempt. By inches, he survived. And by inches, he gained the chance to get help, become sober, and make a remarkable transformation in a very short time.
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Welcoming Our New Executive Director
Looking Back with Sally Allshouse
You're retiring after a long and distinguished career in addiction treatment, including 21 years at BCI. What would people be surprised to know about your job?One, I love it. Every day's different. There is no typical day. The biggest challenge over the years has been to keep my stress level down, not to prejudge things, try to be fair about situations, and keep a fresh look at what we do and how we do it. I dislike hearing, "That's the way we do it." To me, that's important, to be able to keep looking at things in a fresh way.
Looking Ahead with Lynn Fahey
Lynn, congratulations on becoming BCI's new Executive Director. Tell us about your plans for Brandywine. What challenges are ahead and how will you approach them?
It's all very exciting. [I'm looking forward to] working with everybody in the organization to take Brandywine to the next level. As far as the organization's mission, just expanding that a little bit, to verbally include things we're already doing, like our HIV services, mental health, and co-occurring treatment.
What Sally's managed to do with this organization is nothing short of extraordinary. So, to take it and continue to grow and look towards the future, and what's coming in the field, and being a viable, sustainable company that continues to provide the best services available to our clients, is very, very exciting. Read more... |
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What's New on brandywinecounseling.org
Take a Video Tour - Thinking of getting help for drug or alcohol addiction, but aren't sure what to expect? Take a "virtual tour" of our Outpatient Program. Meet our staff, see each step of the process, and learn what you can do to be successful in treatment.
A Client's Review of BCI - A BCI client wrote a hearfelt and honest review of our program on GreatNonprofits.org. Read their thoughts on what's good and what needs improvement. Write your own review today.
Sample Letter to Your Legislator - Thanks to all of you who wrote your legislator in support of maintaining funding for behavioral health services in Delaware despite the huge budget deficit for next year. We made our voices heard, told our life-saving stories of recovery and gave people affected by addiction hope for the future. Thank you!
Donate Online - We now accept secure online donations at brandywinecounseling.org. Your donation helps Brandywine Counseling save lives. No matter how large or small your contribution, every dollar counts. Thank you for your support!
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