Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center Raised Record Funds and Sold Out Benefit on June 20

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center celebrated its 45th year of service with a sold out benefit, "Celebrating Stories of Recovery", which honored U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (Evanston) among others on Friday, June 20 at the Westmoreland Country Club, 2601 Old Glenview Road in Wilmette. Approximately 200 guests attended the benefit which grossed over $76,000. Event supporters included former Evanston Mayor Lorraine Morton and Illinois State Senator Daniel Biss. 

Lead benefit sponsors included Dolgin Construction and Lundbeck, Inc. (Wellness Sponsors), Brown, Kaplan & Liss, First Bank & Trust and Janssen Pharmaceuticals (Resilience Sponsors), and Make it Better (Media Sponsor).

U.S. Congresswoman Schakowsky spoke to the record crowd about her respect for the work that Turning Point does on a daily basis. "I am honored and humbled to be recognized by Turning Point," Schakowsky said. "The remarkable work Turning Point does on a daily basis has become an invaluable resource to help shape policy. Programs like 'The Living Room', which help avoid costly emergency room visits show how important it is for everyone to have access to quality mental health care in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Turning Point is a real model for these types of community based services and I am proud to be recognized by them." 

Additional honorees include First Bank & Trust Managing Director Jay Lytle (Evanston), Turning Point Therapist Julie Rooney and Shure, Inc. Senior Software Manager and Electrical Engineer Paul Rooney (Chicago).

"We are so pleased to be celebrating 45 years of service," said Turning Point CEO Ann Fisher Raney. "Turning Point's goal is to provide expert support to people during some of the most difficult times of their lives and the funds raised at tonight's event will help us continue to meet those needs and help us expand as well! This support will help us to continue our efforts to create an integrative health care center, where clients can access a variety of services and find support and hope. We are delighted to have shared such a wonderful evening with our colleagues and friends."

The Benefit featured a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception, a buffet dinner, and a silent auction featuring vacation destinations, wine collections, sports packages and adventure experiences. In addition, the "Celebrating Stories of Recovery" Benefit featured a unique "Wellness Tips" video booth, where attendees offered their personal ideas of how to stay happy, healthy and resilient. The Benefit also featured a lively musical performance by the Julian Chin Trio. 

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center's sold-out "Celebrating Stories of Recovery" Benefit on June 20th honored U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, First Bank & Trust Managing Director Jay Lytle, Turning Point Therapist Julie Rooney and Shure, Inc. Senior Software Manager and Electrical Engineer Paul Rooney. Proceeds from the benefit support Turning Point's mental health care services and programs. For more information on Turning Point visit www.tpoint.org.

TURNING POINT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTER, established in 1969, is an outpatient mental health center that provides expert, affordable mental health care to the Chicagoland area. Turning Point's innovative program, "The Living Room" is a comfortable, cost effective alternative to hospital emergency rooms for adults experiencing psychiatric emergencies. For more information visit www.tpoint.org. 

Chief Executive Officer
Ann Fisher Raney, LCSW, BCD    

Chief Operating Officer
Kirk Erickson, Psy.D
 
Chief Financial Officer
Marsha Hahn, MA, LCSW 

Board of Directors
Margaret T. Kray (President)
Kathleen Occhipinti (Vice President)
Neal Takiff (Secretary)
Scott Kaplan (Treasurer)
Carolyn Anthony
Michael J. Bland 
Michael Corr
Neil Gambow
Candice Hughes