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| Beginning in 1964, Washington
County Community Mental Health Center set forth with a small
but dedicated group of professionals to provide mental health
services to individuals and families living in Washington
County. Today, with a new name and the same commitment,
South Shore Center has become a comprehensive
behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to serving
individuals suffering from mental, brain, emotional and addictive
disorders. We are further dedicated to providing support
and/or treatment to their families through a full range of
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Our vision is to be
recognized for creating opportunity for wellness and recovery
through innovation and the pursuit of excellence.
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South Shore Center, a behavioral health organization, is dedicated
to serving individuals suffering from mental, brain, emotional,
and addictive disorders. We are further dedicated to providing
support and/or treatment to their families through a full
range of mental health and addiction services.
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Chairman: Howard E. Walker, Esq.
Attorney at Law - Hope Valley, RI
Vice-Chairman: Carolyn C. Traxler
Wakefield, RI
Secretary: Sandra J. Panzeri
School Counselor – Valley Community School
Middletown, RI
Treasurer: John Microulis
Deputy Administrator of Disability Determination
State of RI - Department of Human Services
Members at Large
Stephen M. Bessette
Executive Vice President
The Washington Trust Company - Westerly, RI
Scott Campbell
Pharmacist/Owner
Ocean Pharmacy - Charlestown, RI
Louis Giancola
President & CEO
South County Hospital Healthcare System
Wakefield, RI
Janell M. Hayes
Vice President of Mortgage Lending
The Washington Trust Company
Westerly, RI
Tonia T. Healey
Retired Nurse
Narragansett, RI
John C. Tickner
President & CEO
Babcock & Helliwell Insurance
Wakefield, RI
Barry M. Wepman, M.D.
Vice President
Seacoast Eye Associates
Wakefield, RI
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As many of you may know, our friend and colleague, Michael Johnson left South Shore Center for new opportunities in beautiful Hawaii. We all wish him well in his travels and will be thinking of him often as we shovel our way through winter.
With his departure, I have stepped into the role of Chief Operating Officer for South Shore. I have been with South Shore for eleven years, previously holding the position of Vice President of Quality Management and hope to bring synergy to our wonderful organization. Despite this change in leadership, we are pleased to continue to provide a seamless continuum of services to those in need.
I thought I would take this opportunity to update you on some of the exciting happenings at South Shore Center. Most significantly, we became an affiliate of Gateway Healthcare, the largest provider of behavioral health services in Rhode Island. This affiliation enabled us to streamline our operations and best utilize our resources, allowing us to continue to provide high quality mental health services to the southern Rhode Island community.
This past year was a year of celebration, as South Shore marked its 45th year of serving Washington County. For over four decades, South Shore has been an integral part of the community, providing mental health services for all ages. This anniversary was celebrated at our Second Annual Auction and Gala. With the hard work and support of many of you, the event was a success. Together, we raised over $12,000 to support services for uninsured individuals and families at South Shore. Thank you to all who made this a wonderful event.
As part of South Shore's continued commitment to the community, in the coming year, we are pleased to expand our scope of services with the addition of a supported-housing complex, Bayberry Courts in South Kingstown. This 10-unit apartment complex will allow individuals with mental illness to live independently in the community.
At South Shore, we are always looking to innovate and better serve Southern Rhode Island, so this year we are participating in a pilot program "The Rhode Island Consumer System of Care" which seeks to increase flexibility in delivering the right service at the right time to individuals seeking care. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of our organization and the vital services we provide to those in need in southern Rhode Island. We are looking forward to another exciting year and hope you will join us in our efforts to further our mission. Dorothy A. Yeamen, Chief Operating Officer.
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Richard Leclerc – President
Dorothy A. Yeamen, MPA – Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Morris, MD – Medical Director
Jerold L. Cutler – Vice President of Clinical Services
Priscilla Rooney – Manager of Human Resources
Scott DiChristofero - Vice President of Finance/CFO
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An estimated 54 million Americans
suffer from some form of mental disorder in a given
year.
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