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Welcome!
 There are times when all of us need a helping hand. We are an organization of people, programs and services that is available to children, adolescents and adults who may be experiencing problems with mental illness, substance abuse or stress in living. We welcome your call for information or assistance.
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****In Cases of Inclement Weather****
Agency closings or delayed openings due to inclement weather will be announced through the R.I. Broadcasters Association. Tune into any local station affilitated with R.I. Broadcasters for a listing of closings and delays @ www.ribroadcasters.com
TV: Channels 6, 10 and 12
RADIO: WADK 1540; RIPBS 1290, 94 HJY, 93.3 Coast FM
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WHAT'S NEW AT NCCMHC?
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NCCMHC will be hosting its 46th Annual Meeting on February 22, 2010.
The meeting is open to the Public, so if you would like to attend,
please RSVP according to the invitation below. We hope to see you there!
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NCCMHC asks you to donate to its
2009-2010 Holiday Campaign
We thank you for your support & generosity!
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NCCMHC HOSTED ITS 1ST ANNUAL BIKE-A-THON ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2009.
The event was a great success with spectacular weather, enthusiastic Riders and dedicated volunteers.
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| Photo reprinted courtesy of The Newport Daily News. Photographer David Hansen.
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On September 20th, the Newport County Community Mental Health Center held its first Bike-A-Thon to raise much-needed funds and to raise awareness of the mental health services and programs that are provided to people living and working in Newport County.
The weather was superb, the scenery was breathtaking, and the riders were in good form. So, the event was a wonderful success.
We were most fortunate to have a great cadre of volunteers from the Board of Directors and Staff and family members,with a special note of appreciation going to our hard-working Committee Co-Chairs, David Kelly and Sandra Oxx. Special recognition goes to our major sponsors--Bank Newport, Jewelry Concepts, the Newport Tent Company, and Hallman Septic Services and to our friends in government--the municipalities of Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth for helping us.
It was truly a marvelous opportunity to advance the principles of "A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body." Our community came through, displaying compassion, understanding, and financial support.
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Many Thanks to all our Sponsors, Cyclists, and Volunteers!!
Click on Community Connection to view our
Fall 2009 Newsletter for more Bike-A-Thon news
NCCMHC Celebrates Its 45th Annual Meeting
From left to right: J. Clement Cicilline, President & CEO; Paul L. Gaines, Chair, Board of Directors; and Craig S. Stenning, Director, Department of Mental Health, Retardation & Hospitals
The Newport County Community Mental Health Center conducted its 45th Annual Meeting on February 23, 2009, at CCRI ~ Newport County Campus.
Officers who were elected include:Paul L. Gaines, Chair; William E. West, Vice Chair; Barbara J. Audino, Secretary; Deanna Casey, Treasurer; J. Clement Cicilline, Clerk.Delegates to RI Council of Community Mental Health Organizations elected were Sheila Cory, Barbara Audino and J. Clement Cicilline.
Receiving Outstanding Community Service Awards were; Sandra Oxx, Portsmouth High School & Mental Health Parity Advocate; Peg Malone, Department of Health & Human Services; Joseph T. Houlihan, Posthumously; and Craig S. Stenning, Director, Department of Mental Health, Retardation & Hospitals
J. Clement Cicilline and Sandra Oxx
Francis L. Paranzino, VP & COO and Paul L. Gaines with Peg Malone
Consumer Achievement Awards were presented to: Left to right ~~ David Kelly, Gerard Murphy, Christine Young, Anna Lane, and Deborah Brayton
Congratulations!
Also a part of the meeting was a PowerPoint presentation highlighting NCCMHC's newest program, Early Childhood Day Treatment ~ ECDT providing services to children two through six facing behavioral health challenges.
Refreshments were enjoyed following the meeting in the CCRI Auditorium.
For further information call 846-1213, Melissa Seifert X103 or J. Clement Cicilline, M.S. X110.
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NCCMHC PARTICIPATES IN PREPARING TOMORROW'S NURSES
 
The Tuesday class of URI Nursing Students The Thursday class of URI Nursing Students
Instructor: Alison B. Dwyer, MS,RN, PCNS
Instructor: Mary Jane Creely, MS, RN, PCNS NCCMHC VP and QIO
Providing comprehensive orientation, ongoing training and in-service education to NCCMHC's staff is a core value of its leadership, which strives to support staff competency while continuing to attempt to improve staff satisfaction and to provide opportunities for growth.Additionally, NCCMHC is a site of various clinical field placements from several colleges and universities representing Rhode Island and the bordering states of Massachusetts and Connecticut.Supervision of students pursuing a career in human services including nursing is viewed as both an organizational responsibility and priviledge.
Currently, NCCMHC is viewed as a "Site of Excellence" for the preparation of both undergraduate and graduate nursing students by the University of Rhode Island's College of Nursing.As a result, NCCMHC has been requested to sponsor and host two full clinical groups each semester.Nursing students pursuing their BSN degree are being provided valuable, community-based, psychiatric, mental health nursing experience by spending eight supervised clinical hours per week at NCCMHC.Each Tuesday and Thursday a total of 16 students are being rotated through the various programs including Emergency Services, Anita Jackson House, Freedom Apartments, MTT, RIACT II and the Phoenix One Program.
To round out the nursing students' experience, they spend one day on the psychiatric inpatient unit at Newport Hospital and are provided an overview of the nursing services provided to children and adolescents.They also attend a Grand Rounds provided by NCCMHC nursing staff.This spring 2008 semester, the topic will include "Nursing Strategies and Interventions When Working with Clients with Personality Disorders."
The URI Clinical Instructors supervising the students this semester are Alison Dwyer, MS, RN,PCNS; and Mary Jane Creely, MS,RN,PCNS.
NCCMHC is proud to participate in the professional preparation of students who will soon move onto their respective careers in professional nursing
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