GCASA's payroll tops 2 million dollars

GCASA employs about 100 people in Genesee and Orleans counties.

It's payroll is over 2 million dollars pumping a lot of money into the local economies.

As a nonprofit GCASA is tax exempt and does not pay real estate taxes on the 3 properties it owns in Batavia, but its employees and clients keep the economy going with their financial expenditures in our local area.

On top of the social and health benefit which GCASA's services provide, its economic contribution to the local economy is very significant. Citizens should be very proud of having such a high quality substance abuse service area in its community.

RAP does a great job and in need of financial support

The Daily News had a great article in Saturday, January 31, 2009 paper on RAP, the Regional Action Phone. GCASA depends on RAP for its after hours service and for its Tip Line.

RAP is having financial difficulties and they are looking for donations. I encourage you to think about making a donation to RAP which does a great job serving our community, 24/7/365.

You can access the article the Daily News by clicking here.

Are you eligible for Heat Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)?

According to an article in yesterday's, 11/10/8, Daily News, more New Yorkers may be eligible for heating assistance this winter. The new threshold for eligibilty for a family of 4 is $56,635.00 as of January 1, 2009. Here is the article that appeared in the Daily News on 11/10/08.

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This is article #6 in a series on community resources.

Genesee County Mental Health Association changes it name

The Genesee County Mental Health Association which has served Genesee County for 15 years has changed its name to Mental Health Association in Genesee County.

The MHAGC executive director, Millie Tomidy, told me that the change is long overdue because of the constant confusion between the Mental Health Association and the Genesee County Mental Health Center which is a whole other agency.

So from now on, the Mental Health Association in Genesee County which is on Liberty Street in Batavia, NY will be known as MHAGC.

Here is the letter I received announcing the change.

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You can go to the MHAGC's web site by clicking here.

This is article #5 in a series on community resources.

Community Resource of the Day - Community Action of Orleans and Genesee Counties provide emergency and family development services

Community Action of Orleans and Genesee Counties provide emergency services such as a food pantry, transportation, clothing, and referrals for counseling and other crisis services.

In addition, Community Action also has a family development program which assists struggling families to become more independent and self sufficient.

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Community Resources - Genesee County Mental Health Association

The Genesee County Mental Health Association provides many services to people and families struggling with a psychiatric disorder. They provide services to people with co-occuring disorders of substance abuse and mental illness. Here is part of what is on the GCMHA web sire regarding Co-occurring disorders.

MICA stands for Mental Illness/Chemical Addiction, often referred to as “Dually Diagnosed” or “Co-Occurring” Disorders. MICA refers to an individual with a substance abuse problem and a psychiatric illness or diagnosis.

According to Dr. Kennith Minkoff, an expert in MICA treatment, the expectation should be that anyone seeking treatment for chemical abuse/addiction or mental illness has the other as well.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, the percentage of individuals who are dually diagnosed and also have trauma histories is as high as 90%.

Here is some information about the GCMHA Life Bridges Support Group which meets on Thursdays.

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Here is the contact information for the Genesee County Mental Health Association.

Contact Us


Address:
GCMHA, Inc.
25 Liberty Street
Batavia, New York 14020

Telephone:
(585) 344-2611

Fax:
(585) 345-1418

Email:
mhagenesee@2ki.net

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Eligible for food stamps? Check it out.

Community Action of Orleans and Genesee Counties offers many valuable services which GCASA's clients may benefit from. I will be posting one new service a day. The first service is food stamps.

This is article #1 on community resources.

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