| |
Feelings of isolation, being different or vulnerable can lead to depression, eating disorders, self-injury,
risky behavior or drug use. Mental illness is often misunderstood in our society yet one in five children will
suffer with a mental health issue. Sadly, two thirds of these children will not receive adequate help because their
families cannot afford to provide professional guidance, or do not have sufficient insurance coverage to pay for treatment.
In the past three years, the need for charity care at our hospital has nearly doubled. In 2004, through our
operational effectiveness, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital was able to provide over $650,000 in charity
care to patients and families in our area. As a not-for-profit mental health healthcare provider, we need your help to
extend our reach to many more area children in need of our services.
The Community Encouragement Fund for Mental Health has been established to specifically help children and adolescents
who have no place else to turn for help. You can also designate your gift to help a child or adult who is undergoing
treatment in one of four programs:
- Depression Treatment Services
- Eating Disorders Program
- Chemical Dependancy Treatment Services
- Self Injury Recovery Services
|
|
 |
|
|
Gift Options Through the Alexian Brothers Health System Foundation
Annual Gifts
Designate your gift to the Community Encouragement Fund for Mental Health, specific program, building fund, or area of
greatest need as part of your annual gift. Donations may be made in yearly or monthly payments by cash, check or credit card.
For a gift of $50.00 or more you can become an Alexian Brothers Partner. For more information about our new giving societies,
click here.
Tribute and Memorial Gifts
All gifts can be made in honor or memory of a loved one, doctor, nurse, school social worker, teacher or other significant
people in your life or the life of your child. When you make a tribute gift, we will graciously inform the honoree or their
family members that a gift was made in their name.
Planned Giving and Bequests
Become a member of the Caritas Christi Society. Individuals who remember the Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health
Hospital in their will, living trust, charitable trust, annuity or other type of planned gift are part of this very
special society.
For more information about planned giving please contact
Joan Scheffler,
Associate Executive Director at 847-385-7302.
|
|
