Who We Are and What We Do
Douglas County Community Mental Center Foundation Board of Directors:
- Maryann Borgeson, Member at Large
- Marti Christensen, President
- Sherry Glasnapp, Secretary
- Walter Henderson, Vice President
- Sid Kauzlarich, Treasurer
- Kristen Lynch, Member at Large
- Debi Pitcock, Member at Large
- Ingrid Songster, Member at Large
The CMHC Foundation funds directly impact patients and clients by providing flexible resources for use across the continuum of care. These contributions enhance and enrich the care provided, paying for items that are not provided by the county. Foundation dollars have been used in a variety of ways, tailored to the individual patient and client needs. Examples include providing haircuts, clothing, basic household items, medication costs and bus tickets for transportation. The Foundation also supports Peer Support engagement efforts, the Patient Advisory Committee, and therapeutic community outings such as bowling and baseball games for Day Treatment patients. Medication funding support is provided to those in need of assistance with co-pays and other drug costs.
The Jason Fund, which is part of the CMHC Foundation, was created after receiving a memorial donation from the family of a former patient. The Jason Fund exclusively provides medication funding support to those in need of assistance with co-pays and other drug costs. Ongoing fundraising is done throughout the year to keep this program viable.
Examples of Foundation Activities and Accomplishments:
- Purchase books and recreational equipment and supplies
- Help fund and support activities which promote collaborative team work
- Upgrade furniture in offices and on units throughout CMHC
- Finance concrete basketball court in patient courtyard
- Procure patient courtyard furniture
- Obtain bus tickets for patient use following discharge
- Cover patient copays for prescription medications
- Fund outings for Day Treatment patients
- Pay for haricuts for inpatients in need
- Sponsor the monthly “Spirit of Excellence” award