1. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS: SHANA STUCKEY VALERIE STARBUCK MIA JARRETT CANDES CARTER EXECDIR@SBCGLOBAL.NET TEL: 618.650.0000 FAX: 618.650.0001 100 UNIVERSITY DRIVE EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025 WWW.ALTRUISITC.ORG Altruistic The practice of being unselfish and giving to ensure the welfare others. Our main goal is to improve the quality of life for young adults.

2. OUR MAIN GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUNG ADULTS. Mission Statement

3. The Altruistic Purpose Designed to provide quality care for young adults 10-28 years of age. Assist young adults who have not had proper access to mental health care services and establish proper psychological evaluations, counseling and guidance. Establish and maintain a comprehensive program with professional psychologists, counselors, and social workers for the young adults. Ensuring young adults be treated with dignity and respect. Ensuring young adults will be placed in an environment of acceptance. Allowing young adults to explore and express their thoughts, feelings and reasoning about life. Ensuring young adults that they have a safe and secure non judgmental environment. Ensuring essential and supportive care through many Project Outreach Programs. Sponsor charitable events to promote mental health awareness. Promote and provide essential and current education about psychological and mental health of young adults to the nation. Continue to conduct research regarding psychological and mental health in order to aid in the future.

4. The Altruistic Goal Provide an environment of peace and serenity Provide environments that will ensure growth, development and self-control Use counseling interventions to assist young adults in establishing, improving and regaining coping abilities. Ensure that 95% of the young adults’ conditions are stabilized. Ensure individualized goals/plans of actions for each young adult through diagnosis, education and coping methods necessary for individual success.

5. Depression The Disorder  Mood and Thoughts “Pulling themselves together”  Cannot do alone Family History  Parents Experienced in their Youth Other Factors  Trauma, Relationships, Chronic Illnesses, etc. Treatment Statistics Needs Statement

6. Warning Signs of Depression in Teens!!!!! MoodinessIrritabilityArguing Poor ConcentrationPoor School PerformanceSleep Changes Appetite ChangesIncrease Self-CriticismFeelings of Despair SadnessFeeling of EmptinessLack of Interest Thoughts of DeathThreats of Suicide Excessive Stress

7. Community Problem Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri  Promoting  Preventing  Achieving  Advocacy, Education and Servic e National  40,000,000 Americans  1 in 5 Americans St. Louis Community  Estimated 80,000  270,000 Some Way Affected  40,000 Children Mental Illness Cost  WHO  Ranks 2 nd in the “burden of disease”  $50 Billion Annually Nationwide  $80 Billion In Loss in U.S. Economy/Yr Our Program  Support  Resources  Information Funding  To Assist with Goals for the Program  Improvement s

8. JUNE 13, 2009-JUNE 27, 2009 PERE MARQUETTE STATE PARK ROUTE 100, PO BOX 158 GRAFTON, IL 62037 TEL: 618.786.3323 WWW.GREATRIVERROAD.COM/PERE/PEREINDEX.HTM Project M.A.D.E Making. A. Difference. Everyday

9. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING SESSIONS GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS PARTICIPATION ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM MOTIVATE AND ENCOURAGE LEAD HEALTHY LIFE STYLE CONCLUSION OF CAMP: ACQUIRE SKILLS SOCIALKNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENTCOPING Project M.A.D.E Making. A. Difference. Everyday

10. EVALUATION SURVEYS AT BEGINNING AND END OF PROGRAM PRESCREENINGPOST SCREENING 95% ABILITY TO IDENTIFY SIGNS 98% ENJOYED THEIR TIME AT CAMP 98% CONFIDENCE IN COPING WITH… STRESS DEPRESSION 95% DEPART WITHOUT SIGNS OF DEPRESSION GENERAL COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Project M.A.D.E Making. A. Difference. Everyday

11. Camp for Adolescents  Mental Health Disorders  Depression and Suicide Opportunity  One-on-One Counseling  Group Counseling Self-Esteem and Encouragement  Education  Participation in Activities

12. JUNE 13, 2009-JUNE 20,2009 Each Morning Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. Each Afternoon Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Each Evening Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Lights Out 10:00 p.m. Each Morning Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. Each Afternoon Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Each Evening Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Lights Out 10:00 p.m.  Saturday, June 13, 2009  Hotel Assignments  Introduction Session  Free Time  Sunday, June 14, 2009  Group Therapy Session  Activities around the Park  One-On-One Therapy Session  Dinner and a Movie  Monday, June 15, 200 9  Group Therapy Session  Guest Speakers Dr. Roseanne Armitage and Dr. James Aikens University of Michigan Depression Center  Swim in the Pool  Tuesday, June 16, 2009  Group Therapy Session  Raging Rivers Water Park  Preparation for Talent Show  Wednesday, June, 17, 2009  Group Therapy Session  Activities around the Park  One-On-One Therapy Session  Evening Outside Campfire Ghost Stories, Games, Activities  Thursday, June 18, 2009  Group Therapy Session  Camp Wide Olympics  Arts and Crafts Activities Tie Dye T-shirts, Large Art Mural  Friday, June 19, 2009  Group Therapy Session  Guest Speaker From Experience  Swim in the Pool  Dinner and a Movie  Saturday, June 20, 2009  Group Therapy Session  Activities around the Park  One-On-One Therapy Session  Preparation for Talent Show  Free Time Project M.A.D.E Making. A. Difference. Everyday TIMELINE

13. JUNE 21, 2009-JUNE 27, 2009 Each Morning Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. Each Afternoon Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Each Evening Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Lights Out 10:00 p.m. Each Morning Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. Each Afternoon Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Each Evening Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Lights Out 10:00 p.m.  Sunday, June 21, 2009  Group Therapy Session  Boating in Illinois River  Park Wide Scavenger Hunt  Game Night  Monday, June 22, 2009  Group Therapy Session  Guest Speaker Jordan Burnham Education on Depression, Suicide and Substance Abuse  Arts and Crafts Activities and Murals  Tuesday, June 23, 2009  Group Therapy Session  Pere Marquette Stables  Activity of Choice  Wednesday, June 24, 2009  Group Therapy Session  Activities  One-On-One Therapy Session  Evening Outside  Thursday, June 25, 2009  Group Therapy Session  Lewis and Clark Historic Site  Picnic  Camp Dance  Friday, June 26, 2009  Group Therapy Session  Guest Speaker John Kevin Reach out  Activities with John  Talent Show  Saturday, June 27, 2009  Good-Bye  Last Day of Camp Project M.A.D.E Making. A. Difference. Everyday TIMELINE

14. Project M.A.D.E Making. A. Difference. Everyday Budget ExpensesCount# of Persons# of DaysT0tal Rooms 30 rooms (Mon.-Thurs.) 1208 Nights$ 34,800.00 30 rooms (Fri.-Sun.) 1206 Nights$30,600.00 Conference Center N/A 13 Days$13,000.00 N/A 2 Nights$6,000.00 Food N/A12014 Days$84,000.00 Guest Speakers 55N/A$15,000.00 Therapists/ Counselors 20 N/A$40,000.00 Raging Rivers N/A1201 Day$ 2,342.40 Crafts/ Activities N/A120N/A$10,000.00 Camp T-Shirts 120 N/A$1,200.oo Charter Buses 2120N/A$7,000.00 Lewis & Clark Historic Site N/A1201 DayFREE TOTAL $ 243,943.00

15. PROJECT M.A.D.E MAKING. A. DIFFERENCE. EVERYDAY PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTS THAT WILL ENSURE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND SELF CONTROL Altruistic The practice of being unselfish and giving to ensure the welfare others. Our main goal is to improve the quality of life for young adults.