Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - December '22

Page 4, Martin Downs

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Anne Wallace Posey To Lead She most recently served as the regional administrator community and is on the board of several local nonprofits.
“I have collaborated with Tykes over many years and very
of Behavioral Health for Cleveland Clinic Florida and
Tykes & Teens the administrator of Neuroscience, Orthopedics And much look forward to leading the organization at this time of
Rheumatology for Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital increased mental health challenges for our children from infant
By Jackie Holfelder in Vero Beach, Fla. through young adult. Our communities, schools and caregivers
The Board of Directors “Ms. Posey’s commitment to serving youth and families are stretching to expand access and meet the range of demands
of Tykes & Teens, Inc. and ensuring access to appropriate evidence-based behavioral for mental health services today and I am eager to help Tykes
announces the appointment health services is consistent with the mission of Tykes. Her more fully deliver on its vital mission,” said Posey.
of Anne W. Posey, LMHC, record of community service and collaboration reflects the Tykes & Teens, Inc. has been a leading mental health
NCC, as chief executive values of Tykes. Her leadership achievements and energy provider for children and adolescent evidence-based programs
officer of the organization, are exactly what Tykes sought in its next CEO,” said Ken and services for 26 years. With a mission of prioritizing
effective Nov. 7. Kenworthy, president of the Board of Directors. children’s mental health in our families, schools, and
Posey comes to Tykes Posey holds a Master of Arts in clinical psychology from communities through a wide range of prevention, education,
& Teens with 25 years of Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., and is a licensed and treatment programs and services, Tykes provides
experience in behavioral mental health counselor in the state of Florida, as well as a affordable quality mental health services for children in
health and healthcare systems nationally certified counselor. She has extensive leadership Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River counties,
leadership in agencies across Anne W. Posey, LMHC, NCC experience in systems that serve, including behavioral health, comprising Florida’s Treasure Coast. Follow them on
Florida’s Treasure Coast. Photo by Tykes & Teens child welfare and juvenile justice. Posey enjoys serving her Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Fundraiser To Benefit Family Promise from page 1 Award winners included: education for parents so they can gain skills necessary to
• Unity of Stuart: Best Theme (Minions), and Most Money create long-term stability for their families. Additionally,
Bounce houses, a truck from Stuart Fire Rescue and a Raised funding helps supplement rent payment or provides first/last/
real race car were onsite, providing fun for kids of all ages. • Immanuel Lutheran Church: Fastest Bed and People’s security fees as our guests move into housing of their own.
Everyone enjoyed the food truck from Happy Grill-More. Choice Family Promise is a national organization and the only
Judges of the Family Promise of Martin County Bed • Renntech Motorsports: Best Construction shelter in Martin County that keeps families together. Dollars
Races were Florida Representative Toby Overdorf, Stuart Proceeds from the bed race fundraiser will be used to help raised in Martin County stay in Martin County. For more
City Commissioner Eula Clarke and Stuart Police Chief provide shelter and housing for children and their families information, visit www.mcfamilypromise.org.
Joseph Tumminelli. Thanks to Chris Kerns (Washer) for in the community. It also enables the
serving as D.J. and Allison Wigley for emceeing. nonprofit to provide counseling and
Almost $28,000 was raised through sponsorships,
donations collected by bed race teams, People’s Choice
voting at the event and revenue raised by silent auction sales.

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