APPROVED

CENTRAL VIRGINIA COMMUNITY SERVICES

LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE MINUTES

January 29, 2008

Members Present: Robert Cardwell, Chairperson; Jennifer Kerns, Doug Wigner

Members Absent: Anne Breeden (excused), Kathryn Oulds (excused)

Others Present: Sherry Miles, Regional Advocate; Sharon Levin, Administrative Support;

Wanjema Muhoro, Able Homes; Karen Wilder, The Arc of Central VA; Carla Gross, Bedford Adult Day Center; Ginie Cabaniss, Cabaniss Consultants, Cabaniss Day Support; Debbie McIvor, Vena Duncan, DePaul Family Services; Melissa Buick, Family Preservation Services; Cynthia Eubanks, Heart Havens; Jenny Mays, Hope Tree Family Services; Diane Exner, Jama Schubert, The Lamano Agency; Patrick Haley, Lynchburg League of Therapist; Vanessa Harvey, VP&J Services; Matthew Brown, Youth Intervention Services

Affiliates Absent: Centra Health, Creative Family Solutions, Jessie Calloway (excused), Comprehensive Family Services (excused)

CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS

Mr. Cardwell called the meeting to order and invited everyone to introduce themselves.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Committee unanimously passed a motion to approve the minutes as written for November 13, 2007 and November 28, 2007.

RECRUITMENT

Mr. Cardwell reported that the committee needs two consumers and two professionals. A “consumer” is anyone who is currently receiving or has received services from a public or private sector provider within the past 5 years in mental health, mental retardation, or substance abuse. Ms. Miles can be contacted to obtain an application.

REGIONAL ADVOCATES REPORT

Ms. Miles reminded affiliates to report Peer-to-Peer incidents and to work with staff so they know about this requirement. The form is attached to affiliation letters for those who became affiliated after 2005. She also reminded affiliates that updated policies and procedures need to be sent in by March 1. A copy is to be sent to each advocate the agency is affiliated with.

Ms. Miles reports no major investigations since the November meetings.

PROGRAM UPDATES

Heart Havens – currently has 4 residents and 1 opening. They own land across from DePauls, but plans for a home are currently on hold. Able Homes has had no complaints or allegations of abuse/neglect and has openings at present. Bedford Adult Day reports no changes, other than continuing to grow. Cabaniss has had 1 complaint, unfounded. Their residential facility is at capacity and day support program has had no complaints or allegations of abuse/neglect. DePauls has 203 clients in their day and residential programs, with services expanding. They reported 2 peer-to-peer incidents. Family Preservation in Lynchburg and Farmville is applying for a license for Mental Health Support. They currently have about 100 clients. Lamano reported 1 complaint, unfounded, in January and a few peer-to-peer incidents. Jama Schubert is their new Regional Manager. Arc of Central VA reported no complaints or allegations of abuse/neglect. Their sponsored home program has 2 homes with 3 individuals. Youth Intervention has not yet officially opened. Lynchburg League of Therapist has had no complaints or allegations of abuse/neglect and is adding services, such as play therapy. Hope Tree’s Bedford Home has a capacity of 8 with 3 there currently and another to move in in March.

NEXT MEETING DATE

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18 (not 19), 2008, 4:15 pm at the Chapel at Presbyterian Home.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned.