AMHC recognizes staff, teams, civic, business leaders

At the 2010 annual meeting recently held at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center, AMHC recognized staff, teams and civic and business leader service excellence. Gregory P. Disy, LCSW, chief executive officer, and Tamara Player, LCSW, chief operations officer presented service awards to 39 AMHC staff members representing a combined total of 440 years of service to the organization.
    Amy Deprey of Caribou was awarded the Vickers Excellence Award for her exemplary leadership and mentoring skills over the 10 years she has worked at AMHC. In making the award, Disy said, “During her tenure with the agency, Ms. Deprey has exemplified the true meaning of social work and is committed to making a difference in the community and in the lives of the people that we serve. She has been a wonderful ambassador for AMHC and the communities we serve as she has represented the agency in various social service forums at the local and state level. She exudes passion for the work that she does and over the years has served as a fine mentor for many individuals she works with.”
Civic and business leader awards were presented by AMHC’s senior leadership team and staff to include:
The Madawaska Pharmacy for its dedication to helping Madawaska Group Home clients. Ms.Carrie Anderson for her commitment, knowledge of resources, and ability to coordinate services for AMHC clients. Jonathan McMath, MD for developing and advocating for veterans substance abuse treatment services in Aroostook and Washington counties. Daniel Harrigan, MD for his approach to assessing client needs, respecting their rights, and treating them in the least restrictive manner.
The Houlton Police Department for supporting AMHC clients and staff during emergency evaluations with a positive, respectful attitude while applying effective community policing practices. The Pines Health Services Women & Children’s Center staff for its dedication, commitment and willingness to support the integration of physical and behavioral health treatment for the health and well-being of their patients.
AMHC therapeutic foster parents for their willingness to assist with a foster child’s treatment needs as the primary caregivers in the forefront of the child’s care. Those recognized are Ken and Clare Arndt, Scott and Lisa Cray, Tammy and Greg Cropley, Ron and Shelly McAtee, Rob and Tammie Mulvey, Marilyn and Irvin Pinette, Joanne Piper, Pam and Dennis Shields, and Marie and Ed Textor. Lani Graham, MD for making a contribution to meeting the needs of AMHC’s clients and advancing AMHC’s organizational approach to the integration of behavioral and physical health care services.
AMHC staff teams and individuals were recognized by their peers and AMHC’s senior leadership team for their commitment to excellence to include: AMHC’s St. John Valley outpatient service team for making a difference by working together to overcome barriers to deliver services while successfully meeting and exceeding agency performance expectations; the Supervised Visitation Team for making a difference by consistently demonstrating the ability and desire to go above and beyond the call of duty to serve Aroostook County children and families; the Calais Day Treatment Team for making a difference for the children they serve by finding creative solutions in difficult situations, supporting each other, and approaching their work with a “can do” attitude; Ken Frost for ensuring AMHC facilities are properly maintained, managing multiple requests from multiple sites and making a difference for staff and consumers across the organization; Kelly Scott for her dedication to clients, willingness to help the Caribou Outpatient team and commitment to leading by example, thereby making a difference for those she serves and works with.
Also, Sue Deveau for making a difference by going above and beyond the call of duty in the provision of consumer-focused services and caring for and supporting her Houlton Outpatient team. Betty Hendrickson for consistently making a difference by serving and seeking to improve treatment services for Center for Integrated Neuro-Rehab clients; Laurie Niles for making a difference by dedicating herself to meeting the needs of children and families and paying continuous attention to the improvement of services in Calais and Katie Bell for making a difference by improving awareness of Sexual Assault Services in collaboration with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and engaging the local community to organize a successful 5K run/walk.
AMHC is a nonprofit organization with 20 service sites located in Aroostook, Washington, and Hancock counties. AMHC has been providing mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, and speech and language services since 1970.