Thank you to everyone that attended the Northside Psychiatric Ribbon Cutting on November 27th. We had a great turn out and appreciate everyone's support and enthusiasm.

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, serving the behavioral and substance abuse needs of Charlotte County, announced the opening of a new office in Port Charlotte in late November, 2012. The main campus is located at 1700 Education Ave Punta Gorda and the new location will be opening  at 1032 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33953 in the Murdock Town Center. The new office will be Northside Psychiatric Services a division of Charlotte Behavioral Health Care and will continue to provide Charlotte County and now Sarasota County residents with programs and services in an array of expert care.

Northside Psychiatric Services will focus on Children's Services including; Individual Therapy Children's Groups, Counseling and Psychiatric Services. Individual and Group Therapy and Psychiatric Services for adults will be offered as well.

With opening a new office, CBHC will be able to accommodate the growing need for children's behavioral and mental health services in northern Charlotte County and south Sarasota County areas. The expansion of this new location will better meet the needs of current and future consumers in our community.

"Expanding into a new facility will be a learning experience," said Jay Glynn, CEO of Charlotte Behavioral Health Care. "But once we are up and running, it will allow us endless opportunities to provide the North Port community with services and programs that were not available to them previously."

The August TFC Caregiver Meeting was a celebratory event with a delicious breakfast buffet from the Dietary Department.  Program Director, Gina Wynn, surprised the caregivers with a presentation of "Years of Service" Recognition Awards.  Some of our caregivers have been in the TFC program for 15 years. Recognition awards are based on 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service.  Those receiving recognition at the breakfast were:

Phyllis Baird                    10 years                  Sophie Lewis                   15 years

Mary Chery                      10 years                  Sharon Nelson                 10 years

Annette Hughes               5 years                   Albertha Patton               15 years

Carol Hunt                       10 years                  Patty VanAmburg            10 years

Nadine Kettle                   5 years

Director, Gina Wynn spoke to the Caregivers in length about the difference they make in the TFC consumers lives by welcoming them into their homes and treating them like members of the family.  Caregiver Sharon Nelson added that they, as caregivers are proud to be a part of the TFC Program and appreciate the support and opportunities afforded to them working in the TFC Program.

As our agency is split up between campus buildings, other sites and several departments and Managers... E-mail is truly our main source of communication.  As we make changes, it has become even more essential that staff take time out to read their e-mails.  E-mails are designed to keep our staff up to date on company events, policy/procedure changes, news, position changes & so much more.

Effective immediately... we ask that all staff read their agency e-mail once daily during their normal shift, as part of your regular routine.  We've also asked that Managers take a moment to print out & post anything that might be urgent or that staff should know about quickly.

We realize that everyone is busy, which is why it's important that you're kept up to date on any company business that affects you directly or indirectly.

I'm always available, should you have any questions or concerns.  We thank you for your selfless dedication to those we serve.  

2012-2013  Board of Directors

Ed Wotitzky, Wotitzky, Wotitzky, Ross & McKinley

President

W. Cort Frohlich, Esq, Frohlich, Gordon & Beason

Vice President

Tina Narr

Secretary

Larry Stewart

Jeff Brown, Ashley, Brown & Company

Major Mark Caro, CCSO

Michael B. Cronin

Melinda Diedrick, Merrill Lynch

Michael Grant, Ambitrans

Margaret C. Lang

Robert C. Sifrit, Esq.

Dr. David Winsor, Access Chiropractic Center

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care underwent its' fourth accreditation review by the nationally recognized and highly respected CARF (Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).  CARF accreditation indicates CBHC's commitment to continually improving treatment services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community.  CBHC's programs and services received the highest possible level of accreditation.