Lynwood Charlton Centre
150th Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 13th, 2013
Mission Statement
“Supporting children, youth and families to
achieve better mental health.”
LYNWOOD CHARLTON CENTRE
ANNUAL MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 13th, 2013 – 6:00 P.M.
Marriott Courtyard, 1224 Upper James Street
AGENDA:
1. Welcome
Paul
Lachance
Introduction - Patti O’Shea, MCYS Program Supervisor – greetings
2. Business Meeting
a) Approval of Minutes of Previous Annual Meetings: Shawn
Jeffrey
b) President’s Remarks
Lachance
Paul
c) Election Of Directors
Nemeth
d) Treasurer’s Report
Horodyski
John
e) Appointment of Auditors
Horodyski
Rick
f) Confirmation of Acts
Fensham
Marina
Rick
g) Adjournment of Business Meeting
“Hot 10 Topics in Child & Youth Mental Health”
Credited to: Dr. Ian Manion, Ontario Centre of Excellence for
Children and Youth Mental Health
STAFF RECOGNITIONS
Alex Thomson – Paul Lachance
LYNWOOD CHALRTON CENTRE
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Corporation of Lynwood Charlton Centre, held on Thursday,
June 14, 2012 at the Marriott Courtyard, commencing at 6:00 p.m..
Present:
Regrets:
Glenn Agro
Heather Elbard
Shawn Jeffrey
Paul Lachance
Mike Curtis
Marina Fensham
Jim Matthews
John Nemeth
Ruth Pickering
Charlene Stephen
Carol Pacey
Maureen Wilson
The Board President opened the meeting by extending a warm welcome to the Board, staff and
visitors at tonight’s 149th Annual Meeting of Lynwood Charlton Centre.
1)
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS ANNUAL MEETING
It was MOVED by Ruth Pickering, SECONDED by Heather Elbard, VOTED and CARRIED that
the Minutes of the last Annual Meeting of the Members of the Corporation of Lynwood Hall held
June 15, 2011 be taken as read and approved.
2)
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
“New Name – Same Commitment”
Lynwood Charlton Centre – Serving Children, Youth and Families
Annual General Meeting - June 14th, 2012
Today, I’m here with you not only as president of the Lynwood Charlton Centre Board of
Directors, but also as a parent of three young children who each possess wonderful, unique
personalities and varied skill sets, but share one common issue. Each has faced some degree of
challenge early on that, if not proactively addressed now, has the potential to expand into greater
concerns as they transition into their teen years and beyond.
We are well aware that all families deal with daily struggles. From personal experience, my family
has had to tackle some serious issues head on, but they pale in comparison to households who
must face far more complex difficulties. Some may not be able to find the support they need to
help them cope, adapt and finally move forward.
Many will manage to access the help of they need through the caring, engaged and competent
staff and management team at all Lynwood Charlton Centre (LCC) facilities. Each LCC facility is
unique and addresses specific needs, but their ability to respond to our community as a whole is
mutually shared. This commitment has been demonstrated over the years with a number of
programs and facilities located throughout the entire boundaries of the City of Hamilton overseen
by LCC – Upper Paradise, Flamborough, Forest Avenue, Charlton Avenue as well as the
renowned Under the Willows program.
Over the last two years there has been much discussion and deliberation by management and
the board of LCC focusing on amalgamating two locally and provincially recognized children’s
mental health care organizations, allocation of finite or diminishing budgets and “bricks & mortar”
discussions that are all part of the business element of this organization. At a recent board
meeting during a positive service review, we were reminded of the importance of maintaining
focus on the primary reason of why we are all here. We must continue to deliver the best
programs and services for children, youth and families who are seeking better mental health – the
very essence of how LCC has continued to evolve into what it is today.
Another priority is the potential Charlton Hall move to the Augusta site, whose services have been
housed in its current location for longer than 50 years. As the current location continues to erode
we are determined to find a mutual solution that will allow this program to transition to a new
location and continue to meet the needs eight young teenaged girls at a time. There has been an
outpouring of support from local families, existing Charlton neighbours, local media and
concerned individuals and organizations from outside our community. We remain hopeful that our
community leaders and stakeholders will “do the right thing” and realize the current zoning
challenges are limiting our options and our ability to continue providing the services and support
for these young girls with positive outcomes that has been demonstrated for the last 50 years.
As a parent, I find the reality of childhood mental illness in Ontario and Canada both troubling and
overwhelming (statistics illustrated below). LCC continues to work toward helping individuals but
many more are left without treatment.
(*Source: Ministry of Children and Youth Services, October 5,
2009)

15 – 21% of children in Ontario suffer from mental health issues*

14% have a diagnosable mental health illness*

75% of children with mental health disorders do not receive specialized treatment*

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 15 to 18 year olds*

15 to 24 year olds have the highest level of unmet mental health needs of any age group
(ages 15 and above) Source: Statistics Canada 2003

The onset of most mental illness occurs in adolescence or early adulthood Source: Public
Health Agency of Canada

Children’s mental health needs are the “most neglected piece” of the Canadian health
care system.
Source: Senator Michael Kirby, CMA Journal August 30, 2005
With the above points in mind, it is important to continue to encourage parents, teachers,
administrators, and afflicted children to speak openly about these issues and to deal with them
sooner rather than later. We must continue to strive toward removing the stigma associated with
mental illness and embrace positive mental health awareness.
The issues presented by the above statistics have not diminished and demand for services is
expected to grow. I’m confident through the determination of the people of this organization we’ll
continue to strive to achieve the goals established through our mission statement: “supporting
children, youth and families to achieve better mental health”.
Since 1863, for over 149 years, Lynwood Charlton Centre continues to evolve and strive toward
improving the outlook for children’s mental health. With another year of significant changes and
challenges on the horizon, it is evident that our people remain committed to continue providing
quality service to address the needs above. At times like this, it is important to continue to
recognize the hard work and collective efforts of everyone at Lynwood Charlton Centre – both
staff and management teams have worked tirelessly to keep top of mind the primary reason why
we are all here: to help children, youth and families in times of crisis and healing.
Lynwood Charlton Centre remains well positioned in our community as a leading organization
providing quality children’s mental health services, whose team is committed to delivering positive
outcomes. This is not always easily achieved, but I’m confident that everyone at LCC continues to
make a difference in the life of a child – each and every day. Thank you.
Sincerely,
John Nemeth
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
I am pleased to present my report for the year 2011-2012. As usual it has been an exciting and
challenging year.
What have we been working on?
Services:
First and foremost, we have continued to provide quality care and treatment to 420 children and
youth and their families through the various programs that we offer.
We have been very fortunate to have received additional Ministry funding and ten new positions
in the Fall of 2011 to expand our array of services available children, youth and families in
Hamilton. The expansion included five new school based mental health workers, allowing
Lynwood Charlton to establish a new program, the Intensive Mental Health Student Services in
conjunction with the two local Boards of Education. It also include the expansion of our Intensive
Child & Family Services program by four new community based workers, and allowed for the
expansion of our Children with Complex Needs Partnership program by one new worker.
Merger:
We have successfully completed the merger of Charlton Hall Child & Family Centre and Lynwood
Hall Child and Family Centre effective October 1st, 2011 to form Lynwood Charlton Centre. The
merger is the culmination of many hours of collaborative work by staff, management and the
members of both Boards of Directors, and the long term return of the merging of the strengths of
both organizations will pay dividends well into the future for children, youth and families in the City
of Hamilton.
Partnerships:
I am pleased to report the continued success of those programs operated jointly with various
community partners. These include our Day Treatment programs, located at there of our sites,
operated in collaboration with the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board; our Treatment
Foster Care Program operated jointly with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton and the
Haldimand-Norfolk Children’s Aid Society; and finally our Children with Complex Needs
Partnership, operated collaboratively with Rygiel Supports for Community Living.
Staff and Board:
I am also pleased to report a stupendous year with our newly formed staff group through this
year. They are to be commended for their great work with children and youth, in a year in which
new and challenging directions have been introduced to the organization.
I would especially like to recognize the tremendous efforts of the Management team throughout
this year in their continuing support to staff and the organization, their continued commitment to
the Evidenced Base Training process, and for their support and efforts in guiding a successful
merger process.
In closing, I would like to thank the members of the Board of Directors for their personal and
collective commitment to the provision of quality care to children, youth and families throughout
this year, and for their wise guidance in the their determinations with a sense of vision and with a
mind to the long term needs of the organization.
In particular, I wish to thank John Nemeth, President of the Board, for his guidance and support
throughout the year.
Respectfully Submitted: G.P. Alex Thomson
3)
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
It was MOVED by Heather Elbard, SECONDED by Shawn Jeffrey, VOTED and CARRIED that
the members, as named, be elected and/or re-elected to the Board of Directors of Lynwood
Charlton Centre, effective immediately.
To continue in term ending in 2014:
Rick Horodyski
John Nemeth
Jim Matthews
Marina Fensham
To be elected to a 3 year term ending in 2013
Mike Curtis
Heather Elbard
Shawn Jeffrey
Paul Lachance
To continue in term ending in 2015:
Glenn Agro
Ruth Pickering
Carol Pacey
Charlene Stephen
4)
TREASURER’S REPORT
It was MOVED by Paul Lachance, SECONDED by Ruth Pickering, VOTED and CARRIED that
the Financial Statements of the Operating Accounts of the Corporation made up of the
Statements of Operation and the Balance Sheet be taken as read as the same are hereby
approved.
5)
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
It was MOVED by Paul Lachance, SECONDED by Charlene Stephen, VOTED and CARRIED
that Grant Thornton be appointed auditors of the Corporation until the next Annual Meeting or
until a successor is appointed at a remuneration to be fixed by the Directors, the Directors being
authorized to fix such remuneration.
6)
CONFIRMATION OF ACTS
It was MOVED by Ruth Pickering, SECONDED by Heather Elbard, VOTED and CARRIED that
all Acts, Contracts, By-Laws, Proceedings, Appointments, Elections and Payments enacted,
made, done and taken by the Directors and Officers of the Corporation since the last Annual
Meeting be and the same are hereby ratified and confirmed.
7)
ADJOURNMENT
It was MOVED by Heather Elbard, SECONDED by Ruth Pickering, VOTED and CARRIED that
the business portion of the Annual Meeting be adjourned.
8)
STAFF AWARDS
The Executive Director and the Board President congratulated and recognized the following
employees for their contribution to Lynwood Charlton Centre:
30 Years
April Cowie
25 years
Arnold deVries
Vicki Downie
Gisell Bergen
20 Years
Shari Burke
15 Years
Jennifer Thibeau
Tricia Innes
10 Years
Penny Enos
Roy Farrugia
Heather Keegan
Ann Smith
Kelly Lazure-Valconi
Lisa Seguin
Carrie Macartney
Karrie Generoux
Ken Brill
Jennifer Esselment
Tamara Putland
9)
5 Years
John Taylor
Amanda Civitareale
Devin Misener
Amanda Hebbard
Ashleigh Smith
Coretta Edwards
Gina Cook
Deanna Graham
Matthew MacDonald
Tanya Hutchinson
Tanya Bucca
Denise Augello
Youth Engagement Working Group (YEWG)
The members of the Youth Engagement Working Group made a presentation about their group.
10)
CLOSING REMARKS
The Executive Director thanked the Board and staff for their hard work during the past year and
invited all in attendance to partake in the wine and cheese reception.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
2012 - 2013
Officers
President
Past President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Paul Lachance
John Nemeth
Carol Pacey
Rick Horodyski
Ruth Pickering
Directors
Charlene Stephen
Glenn Agro
Heather Elbard
Jim Matthews (resigned in year)
Marina Fensham
Maureen Wilson (resigned in year)
Mike Curtis
Shawn Jeffrey
Honourary Life Members
Dr H. R. Brillinger
Mrs. Margaret McMulkin
Dr C. Moyle
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CLIENT & PROGRAM FACTS 2012-2013
Children/Youth Served:
Number of youth served in the Charlton Residential Program:
Total
21
Number of youth served in the Flamborough Residential Program:
23
Number of youth served in the Forest Avenue Residential Program
11
Number of children served in Upper Paradise Residential Program:
Number of children served in Respite at Upper Paradise Residential Program:
28
24
Number of youth served in the Day Treatment COMPASS Program:
33
Number of youth served in the Day Treatment Program (Flamborough site):
23
Number of children served in the Day Treatment Program (Upper Paradise site)
Number of children served in the Day Treatment Outreach (Upper Paradise site):
28
8
Number of children/youth served in the Intensive Mental Health Student Services Program:
109
Number of children/youth served in the Intensive Child & Family Services Program:
170
Number of children/youth served in the Treatment Foster Care Program:
53
Number of children/youth served in the Children with Complex Needs Program (In-home):
14
Number of children/youth served in the Children with Complex Needs Program (case management):11
Number of children service in Community Groups Program:
67
Total number of children/youth served in all programs:
623
All Clients/ All Programs: (not including Respite)
Age Range:
3-18+ years of age
Average Age:
13.63 years of age
Gender:
75% Male
25% Female
Family Status:
53% Single Parent
47% Two Parent
Referral Sources:
Residential Program – Charlton Site
Residential Program – Flamborough Site
Residential Program – Forest Avenue
Residential Program – Upper Paradise Site
Respite Service – Upper Paradise Site
COMPASS – Day Treatment
Day Treatment Classrooms – Upper Paradise
Day Treatment Outreach – Upper Paradise
IMHSS Program
IC&FS Program
CCNP – In-Home Services
CCNP – Case Management Services
Treatment Foster Care Program
52%
100%
100%
86%
79%
49%
64%
100%
96%
96%
86%
73%
100%
Child Welfare
Child Welfare
Parent Referred
Parent Referred
Other LCC Program Referred
Board of Education
Board of Education
LCC Day Treatment
Board of Education
Parent/Self Referred
Parent/Self Referred
Parent/Self Referred
Child Welfare
The remaining referrals to all programs were generally from Child Welfare, Boards of Education, other
Children’s Mental Health Centres, doctors and other community service providers
Discharge Information:
Total number of clients discharged from all programs: (not including Respite)
Home
Foster
Home
Discharged from Residential – Charlton
33%
53%
Discharged from Residential – Flamborough
27%
53%
Discharged from Residential – Forest Avenue
No discharges
Discharged from Residential – Upper Paradise
69%
To:
To:
Comm.
school
Discharged from COMPASS (Augusta)
Discharged from Day Treatment Classroom – Upper
Paradise
100%
Discharged from Day Treatment Outreach
100%
Discharged from IMHSS
82%
19%
314
Other
Other Res. Program
7%
13%
Home
7%
13%
DT
Other
Outreach Classroom Program
53%
To:
Foster
Home
11%
8%
LCC Res
Other
Program
96%
2%
Discharged from CCNP- In-Home Service
63%
25%
13%
Discharged from CCNP – Case Management Services
100%
Kinship
Home
7%
Other
Program
6%
Discharged from TFCP
Home
40%
Custody
40%
Discharged from IC&FS
To:
Custody
Foster
Home
47%
Custody
Custody
LYNWOOD CHARLTON CENTRE
SUMMARY OF REVENUE & EXPENSES AS OF MARCH 31, 2012
REVENUE
Ministry of Community & Social Services
Fees & Other Income
Specific Grants/Special Allowances
Sales Tax Rebates
Children's Aid Societies Fee for Service
Rental Income
Interest Income from LH Trust
2010-2011
$
5,866,705
$
71,492
$
67,240
$
661,171
$
110,555
$
$
6,777,163
$
EXPENSES
Salaries
Benefits
Travel
Training
Occupancy Costs
Interest
Program Supplies
Food
Professional Services - Non Client
Professional Services - Client Related
Advertising & Promotion
Personal Needs
Health Services
Office Expenses
Amalgamation Costs
Miscellaneous
Sub-Total Expenses
$
$
$
$
$
Variance (Deficit)
$
*Unaudited
4,729,216
978,623
97,202
32,997
417,502
$
$
41,090
$
109,818
$
93,787
$
46,283
$
11,739
$
21,974
$
3,728
$
105,663
$
11,870
$
62,478
$
6,763,970
13,193