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Crisis Connection Open House TODAY

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:02:22 +0000

Beacon Center is pleased to announce the opening of our Crisis Connection Program. If you have an interest in mental health care for kids and families in Colorado, you want to find out about the services we offer with this new program. Please join us for something to eat, a tour of our facility, and information about this exciting treatment option.

Wednesday, June 9

11:30 am

Crisis Connection Program
3804 W. Princeton Circle
Denver, CO 80236 US

303-761-6756

RSVP: kcaruso@beaconcenter.org

For more information about Crisis Connection Program follow the link to the article published in this week’s Aurora Sentinel
http://www.aurorasentinel.com/articles/2010/06/04/news/metro_aurora/doc4c07ccef6672c217669627.txt

A more in-depth look at CCP

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:05:55 +0000

Crisis Connection Program

(303) 789-0200

Brief Explanation

The Crisis Connection Program provides hospital diversion care as well as hospital step down care to adolescents 10yrs-18yrs who may be experiencing a crisis with family members or self that requires an alternate level of care. We provide a structured therapeutic day for the clients with an emphasis on family assessment. When the client enters the program we begin with immediate individual assessments with our therapist and within 24 hours meet with the family to begin family assessment. Length of stay depends on the individual needs of the client and their family; generally our clients stay for 3 to 5 days but can stay longer based on their treatment needs. Assessments of the clients’ treatment needs are made on a daily basis by the treatment team.

What makes Crisis Connection Program unique?

Available 24/7 to respond to a crisis.

We are available to pick up children at emergency rooms or mental health clinics at the time of crisis.

Offer more significant outreach to the entire family than other programs

Engage the family immediately

Provide therapeutic day with activities for clients in our residence.

Small ratio of clients to therapists; lots of individual attention

Brief stay is not the end result, but the start of their efforts to improve their lives.

FAQ for Crisis Connection Program

(303) 789-0200

Who gets referred to CCP?

Primarily Medicaid eligible girls without private insurance that are at emergency rooms with a mental health crisis. Our license is for children age 10-18.
Children without private insurance at emergency rooms generally are referred to community mental health clinics that put them in contact with an emergency service worker. The emergency service worker is primarily the person who would call CCP. The behavioral health organization (BHO) is the primary payer.
We are willing to work with other referral sources and payers.

What kinds of mental health crises or behaviors would typically be referred to CCP?

Assaultive behavior
Suicidal behavior or suicide attempts
Negative behavior that parents are unable to handle
Kids who are regularly getting high and parents are unable to control or stop it.
Kids whose behavior at school or other places is frequently out of control.

What kinds of clients cannot be referred to CCP?

We are not a detox facility so we cannot take children in need of detoxification.
We do not use restraints so we cannot admit actively assaultive or suicidal kids
Fire setters
Sexual predators
IQ less than 70
Facility has no elevators (we are not ADA) so we cannot admit kids unable to climb stairs.

How long do clients generally stay?

1 to 10 days depending upon the circumstances

What other services do you offer at CCP?

Hospital step down program

Beacon Youth and Family Center Launches New Program: Crisis Connection Program

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:14:39 +0000

Beacon Youth and Family Center has expanded their services to include an innovative program serving kids who need immediate mental health treatment, but who do not require hospitalization. In coordination with behavioral health organizations and community mental health clinics, Beacon Center has designed a program, which provides a level of care not currently available in the Denver area.

When a family takes a child to the emergency room because of a behavioral or mental health crisis, the primary option in the past was hospitalization. But hospitalization often does not address the young person’s individual needs, it does not involve the family from which the issues may have originated and it is very expensive.

Beacon Center’s Crisis Connection Program addresses the needs of both the child and the family directly. Through Crisis Connection, when a family brings a child to the emergency room because of a behavioral crisis, a community mental health clinic will contact Beacon Center. Staff will be available seven days a week, 24 hours a day to meet the child and family at the hospital and bring the child to our residential facility to have a safe place to sleep and a hot meal. Meanwhile, Beacon Center staff make an appointment to meet with the family the next day when a clinical assessment of both the child and family is completed. Within three to five days, child and family are reunited with a long-term, out-patient plan. Intensive, individualized therapy starts immediately and continues over the next few months.

Crisis Connection Program is unique–the family is engaged immediately, while the crisis is fresh in their minds and they are open and willing to undergo therapy. Crisis Connection staff are available every day, any time of day to respond to children in need and families in crisis. Finally, Crisis Connection is the first step in a long-term treatment plan that serves as the starting point to improving lives.

For further information about Crisis Connection Program, please feel free to contact Michael Guthrie at mguthrie@beaconcenter.org

24 hour Crisis Connection Phone Number: 303- 789- 0200

For additional information download our brochure: CCP brochure

Crisis Connection Program Open House

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:39:35 +0000

Wednesday, June 9

11:30 am

Crisis Connection Program
3804 W. Princeton Circle
Denver, CO 80236 US

303-761-6756

RSVP: kcaruso@beaconcenter.org

“As time goes by…” Casablanca Gala celebrates Beacon’s past and loudly supports the non-profit’s future

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:34:39 +0000

Inside a packed ballroom feeling much more like 1940’s Morocco than the Hyatt DTC, the attendees of the Cherish the Children’s annual Gala came together in a strong show of support for the organization. The highlights of the night, chaired by Nancy Sevo and Loretta Kelce, included the awarding of the Golden Cherub Award to longtime and steadfast supporters, Pat and Annabel Bowl, the awarding of the Corporate Community Service Award to High Sierra Energy LP, some very unique live auction items, the Jerry Barnett Band, and the honoring of the late director of the Beacon Center and the establishment of the Anne Robinson Fund.

As an agency we are so thankful and touched each year by the support of each and every single person and this year’s Gala was particularly special to the Beacon Youth and Family Center. Without the support of the Cherish the Children Guild and every donor Beacon could not provide the level of support to youth and their families that we currently do and we could not continue to pave the way into a new and innovative future for the mental health care of children in Denver.

Please follow the links to the wonderful articles in the Denver Post:

http://www.denverpost.com/society/ci_15129142

There are so many people to thank – and we couldn’t have done it without every single person’s help!

Special thanks to our Live Auction Donors:

The Denver Broncos

Holly Kyleberg

The Bistro Boys

Mondo Vino

Event Rents

Denver Lincoln Limo

Bill and Jan Sanger

Special Thanks to our Media Sponsors:

CBS4 and our MC Vic Lombardi

Denver Magazine

Special Thanks to all our Silent Auction Donors!

Special Thanks to our Casablanca Sponsor:
Pat and Annabel Bowlen & The Denver Broncos

Special Thanks to our Bogart and Bergman Sponsor:

American National Bank

Special Thanks to our “Play it again, Sam” Sponsors:

Emergency Medical Services Coorporation

Tom and Cydney Marsico

Anna and John J. Sie Foundation

Special Thanks to our “As time goes by…” Sponsors:

Sue and Harvey Allon – Oak Tree Foundation

Bernie and Amy Dvorak

John Gowen

Liberty Global

Mike Leprino Family Foundation

Morrison Brown Argiz & Farra, LLP

Jane and Skip Netzorg

Kevin and Ann Reidy

Bruce and Sally Rogers

Nancy and John Sevo

Special Thanks to our “Here’s looking at you, kid” sponsors:

J. William Artist and Associates, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Biehl

Kay and Jim Burke

Linda Chowdry and John Blue

Joe and Ann Ellis

Peter Emily International Veterinary Foundation

Fleishman and Shapiro

High Sierra Energy, LP

HUB International

Rusty and Loretta Kelce

Brenda and Mark King

Edie and Mort Marks

Mike Miller – Miller and Steiert

Nordstrom

Oakwood Homes Foundation

Robinson Waters & O’Dorsio

Marilyn and Stuart Spinner

US Bank

Walter Imhoff

Additional thanks to:

The Jerry Barnett Orchestra

Ruth Corbin and Integrity Print Group

Casey Gent

Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

Kelli Kindel Events, Inc.

Cheryl Lebsock

Bolder Events

Paula Newberry – Arnold and Lindsey Reed

Newberry Brothers Greenhouse and Florist

Marc Roth and James Pfister – Art Direction and Gala Design

Doug Tisdale

AND MANY MANY THANKS TO OUR GALA COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Loretta Kelce and Nancy Sevo – Gala Co-Chairs

Layne Hunt Fleishman – Live Auction Chair

Douglas Kerbes – Silent Auction Chair

Vance and Rebecca Wagner – Corporate Chairs

Judianne Atencio – Media Chair

Kay Burke and Edna Chang-Grant – Patron Party Chairs

Coco Tralla – Ticket Chair

Jamie Angelich – Invitation

Jamie Angelich – Invitation Chair

Anne Donley and Lydell Peterson – Young Professionals Chairs

Marc Roth and James Pfister – Artistic Direction and Gala Design

And to everyone who helped behind the scenes and who attended the gala!

Silent Auction

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:17:45 +0000

Here is a sneak peek at a few of the great silent auction items for Saturday Night!!

“Dinner and a Root Canal with Dr. Peter Emily”

You and a guest will get to have dinner with the famous “Grandfather of Animal Dentistry” and follow him on a tour through the Denver Zoo. Also watch a dental procedure (a rare opportunity!) take place with one of the Denver Zoo’s residents. Included is an expertly framed photo of you with Dr. Emily and the patient and an inked pawprint ! Click on the PDF to read full description below:

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Michael Guthrie Interview on KUVO

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:00:11 +0000

Michael Guthrie, Beacon’s Executive Director, will be on Jazz 89.3 FM KUVO Public Radio Monday morning, May 10 talking about Beacon Center and the Casablanca Gala! He will be live on-air at 7:40 am so be sure to tune in and tell your friends to tune in!

KUVO Ad for Beacon Center

Click here to listen live! http://www.kuvo.org/index.php?s=89

Board Member Lydell Peterson featured on Blacktie Colorado’s “Have you Met?”

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:40:50 +0000

“There are times you just know someone is a good guy; and those are the vibes you get from being around Lydell,” Nancy Kootz says in her article “Have you Met?” on Blacktie Colorado about Lydell Peterson, marketing and advertising professional, Board Member of the Beacon Youth and Family Center, and Co-chair of Beacon’s new Young Professionals’ Group.

Beacon Center Executive Director Michael Guthrie is quoted as saying “’As a board member, Lydell is a significant part of our success in many areas, and it is hard to imagine that any nonprofit has a board member who is so committed to the organization he supports. His role with us is huge, and we benefit even more from the fact that Lydell is a warm, friendly, engaging and enjoyable person. He’s great for Beacon Center and is a pleasure to work with. One caution, though: He’s ours, and I won’t willingly share him.’ How about that for an endorsement!” (Koontz).

Lydell, Beacon is so appreciate of all the amazing work you have done for the non-profit and we are excited about the prospects in your future.
See the complete article, including an in-depth interview with Lydell at Blacktie Colorado

Casablanca Gala Live Auction Teasers!

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:33:06 +0000

Denver Broncos Away Game – For Men Only

This package has become a Cherish the Children Gala tradition. Two game tickets, lodging and transportation on the team charter will go to two very lucky men. Game to be determined by The Denver Broncos Football Club. Restricted to men 21 years of age and over.

Denver Broncos Training Camp

The winner of this package can invite up to seven guests to a day at Training Camp for The Denver Broncos 2010 season at Dove Valley. Watch practice from the sidelines and receive a V.I.P tour of the facility.

Super Bowl XLV

Be a firsthand witness to the ultimate contest of champions. Courtesy of The Denver Broncos, you and a guest will fly United Airlines to Dallas on Thursday, February 3, 2011 where you will check in at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The excitement culminates Sunday, February 6 as the best teams from the AFC and NFC battle for the World Championship title. United Airlines will return you to Denver with warm memories of a once-in-a-life-time experience.

Big Sky Country Getaway

Spend four days and three nights at Canyon Creek guest ranch located in the Big Hole River valley–Montana’s last untamed watershed with a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including some of the best trout fishing to be had anywhere. But don’t for a minute think you’ll be roughing it. This luxury lodge is chock-full of amenities such as two fireplaces, a fully-equipped office, wireless Internet connection, satellite radio and two full bars. However, with the chance to hike, swim and golf in the most pristine landscape in the country, it’s not likely you’ll be spending much time indoors. Package includes a guide and meals by a local caterer.

Progressive Dinner at the D&F Tower

Spend the evening in the most unique space in Denver. You and eleven guests will be whisked by limousine to the historic Daniels and Fisher Tower. Cocktails and hor d’oeuvres will greet you and as you move from drinks to dinner to dessert you’ll ascend from floor to floor until arriving at the very top of this beloved Denver landmark. Celebrity hostesses will be on hand to ensure that this will be an evening to remember.

Cabo Villa

Enjoy seven nights and six days in a private villa at the world-class Esperanza resort located on the Sea of Cortez in stunning Cabo San Lucas. This luxurious property has four bedrooms, five baths–not to mention a butler. But the best part is the front door which opens on to the unparalleled waters of the Baja peninsula. Property sleeps eight to ten people. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year’s are excluded.

http://www.esperanzaresort.com/

Beacon Center’s Young Professionals’ Kick-Off Event Huge Success! Destination: Marrakech

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:55:46 +0000

April 8, 2010 * 24K Lotus Club * 1416 Market Street, 2^nd Floor, Denver, CO 8020

The first ever Beacon Center Young Professionals event, Destination: Marrakech, stirred up excitement for Beacon Youth and Family Center and worked to introduce the organization to a new group of interested and rising philanthropists in the Denver area. Organized by Anne Donley and Lydell Peterson (with the help of the YP committee) the evening saw a wide variety of young professionals (from teachers to MBAs) and really served as a gateway to both Beacon and the Casablanca Gala.

Mainly marketed through Facebook and shrouded in mystery until the day before, the intrigue of Marrakech brought a huge crowd to 24K, one of Denver’s hottest Downtown clubs. The evening really served as a teaser for the May 15th Casablanca Gala and introduced the first ever YP ticket price of $150.

Beacon Youth and Family Center and the YP committee owes many thanks to the sponsors of the night: Lotus Clubs, Denver Magazine, and Jill Hodges (who designed the amazing invitations).

We also had some fabulous press coverage there so check out the amazing pictures and articles!

Blacktie: www.blacktie-colorado.com “Have You Heard?” Issue 12, page 4

AllThings303.com: http://www.allthings303.com/photos/ under the title “24K – Beacon Center”

Denver Post: http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_14884726

YP Committee Members:

Beacon’s Luminary Chairs

Lydell Peterson and Anne Donley

Honorary Luminary Chairs

Auna Jornayvaz and John Bowlen

Luminary Committee

Paulina Szafranski, Jill Hodges, Monica Owens, Streeter McClure, Lacee Artist, Kate Caruso, Jim Guttau, and Matt Sanger

The Beacon Youth and Family Center is so excited to welcome the Young Professional Committee as an intrinsic part of our future. Thank you for everything you have done and will do!