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Counseling Center NEWS:FYFFE APPOINTED MANAGER OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
FYFFE APPOINTED MANAGER OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Chris Fyffe has been appointed as the Manager of Employment Services. He previously served The Counseling Center as an Employment Specialist. Fyffe comes to this position with over 15 years of leadership experience, including 12 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard. During his tenure there, he advanced rapidly and handled increasing responsibilities. In 2015, he returned to the area and became Assistant Director of The Friendly House, a nonprofit center in Mansfield that provides programming for the community, including specialized events and camps for children and youth, sporting events and adult and older adult activities. In his new position, Fyffe will be in charge of our Employment Services program, which serves those with behavioral health issues who are challenged in transitioning to competitive employment. Vocational assessment, pre-employment services, job placement and job coaching are provided by the program. In fiscal year 2018, over 170 local employers worked with Employment Services and demand for Employment Services has steadily increased. In 2018, the program received a national award from the Mental Health Corporations of America for outstanding customer satisfaction. Fyffe sees his new position as an opportunity to combine his leadership and human services experience. He is motivated by a desire to help others and says the most rewarding part of his job is a client saying, “You’ve helped me change my life”. |
New Director of Emergency Services Appointed
Gail Garrod, LISW, was recently named Director of Emergency Services. Garrod joined the crisis team in 2012 and gained experience in all phases of behavioral health crisis intervention in Wayne and Holmes Counties. She briefly left her position at The Counseling Center in 2016 to work at the Multi-County Juvenile Correctional Facility, but returned in 2017. She holds Associate Social Service Technology and Bachelor of Social Work degrees from the University of Akron and a Master of Social Work degree from Cleveland State University. She was previously employed as a caseworker for Wayne County Children’s Services.
The Emergency Services Program provides crisis intervention services 24/7 to Wayne and Holmes Counties. This includes walk-in office crisis services, interventions for those identified by community members and providers, and prehospital screening for possible psychiatric hospitalization. Demand for services continues to increase, and was up by approximately 18% during fiscal year 18. Garrod, who reports she has a passion for crisis work, states she is “honored” to be appointed director and finds it rewarding to give people in crisis some direction and hope for the future. Her goals for the unit are to decrease response time and improve community visibility and relations. Crisis Intervention Team
(330) 264-9029 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) The Lifeline is a 24-hour toll-free phone line for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. An online chat option is also available. National Runaway Safeline Partner
National Runaway Safeline is open 24/7.
Teens and Parents or Guardians: By calling 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929, you will immediately share your story with a compassionate person and build a plan together. |
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The Counseling Center is supported in part by the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Wayne and Holmes Counties, Orrville United Way, United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties, patient fees, grants and donations.
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