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Show fin!? ii , The Visually Handicaptx'd Edu-cation Edu-cation Hour, Inc., is organized to provide meaningful, informative, and socially integrating exjx'ri-enres exjx'ri-enres for the visually handicapjx'd people within Utah County. It is oX'ii to all people at no charge. Transportation is provided for . those who wish to participate in the activities of the organization. Weekly programs are presented with an emphasis on information rather than entertainment. Summer outings are also held. Big Brothers and Sisters provides pro-vides adult companionship and modeling for children from one-parent one-parent homes. The adult volunteer is matched one-on-one with the boy (or girl) whose needs he can best meet. Through weekly contact, con-tact, the child has an opportunity to establish a trusting relationship with a man or woman he can emulate. This relationship has proven to be a major factor in improved school performance, greater family unity and cooperation, coopera-tion, improved self-esteem, and greater stability on the part of the child. The Multiple Sclerosis Society is involved in two major areas in IJtah County r 1 i. - .w .... , 1. Patient Service Goals, including: in-cluding: hydro-therapy, a district patient newsletter, the Red CrossMS Home Health Care Program, and many others. 2. Public Relations and Public Pub-lic Education Coals, including in-cluding news coverage, speakers' bureau and films, slide presentations, quarterly quarter-ly newsletter, legislation and the development of a Youth Committee at Brig-ham Brig-ham Young University. In addition, a long awaited MS Clinis is now ojx'n at the University Univer-sity of Utah Medical Center for the treatment of all MS patients in the state. In addition to medical treatment, people will be referred for vocational rehabilitation; psychiatric psy-chiatric and psychological help; and physical and speech therapy. The American Diabetes Association, Associa-tion, Utah Affiliate, is part of a national voluntary health agency concerned solely with diabetes and gland problems. Devoted to improving im-proving the well-being of diabetic people and their families, the ADA is also endeavoring to protect the health of those who may develop diabetes. The Utah Affiliate has set these goals to guide its programs and services: a) To educate those with diabetes to better understand their condition, b) To exchange knowledge knowl-edge with physicians and health professionals in order to improve the standards of treatment of diabetes, c) To disseminate accurate accu-rate information about diabetes, d) To promote research related to diabetes, and e) To suppot a camp for diabetic youth. By Congressional Charter the Red Cross is required to provide: 1. The administration of emergency relief and post-emergency post-emergency financial rehabilitation reha-bilitation to victims of disasters. 2. Help in arranging emergency emer-gency furloughs for servicemen, service-men, and in rendering so cial services to their families. fami-lies. 3. A touch of home to the camps and hospitals of servicemen. ser-vicemen. 4. For kindness to prisoners taken by the U.S. in war, and to keep in touch with those Americans who are prisoners of war. All Red Cross services are free and have been since the dose of World War II. In 1977, 4,367 persons received training in Safety Services programs pro-grams such as: First Aid, Water Safety, Cardiopulmonary Resusi-tation, Resusi-tation, and Adapted Aquatic s (for the handicapped). 198 women received training in Nursing Services. Ser-vices. The Blood Program collected collect-ed 1,402 units of blood. 1,800 persons were checked by the Blood Pressure Clinic. 23 schcwls participated parti-cipated in Youth Red Cross acitiv-ities. acitiv-ities. 1,410 persons were assisted through the Services to Military Families Program. 536 volunteers served in Nursing Homes and other Red Cross programs. 7,000 hours of volunteer service were rendered. JEH3E Alpine House is a transitional home created as a half-step back into the community for those people leaving the Utah State Hospital, Timpanogos Mental Health Center, and other community commun-ity agencies. Here such people can stay for a few weeks to several months while attending school, adjusting to a new job, etc.. Vocational Rehabilitation, the Employment Office and other agencies work closely with the people. The Central Utah Alcoholism rj-V Council has been operating in this.,, area for over 25 years treating and ' educating others about the disease of alcoholism. Services include 1) In Patient Care, including a 48-bed facility for treatment; 2) Emergenc y Care; 3) Lodger Services; 4) Fol low-Up low-Up Care; and 5) Out Patient Care. The Utah National Parks Cbun-cilBoy Cbun-cilBoy Scouts of America accomplishes accom-plishes four objectives in the lives of all boys involved in the program: pro-gram: a) Character developent, b), Citizenship training, c) Personal fitness, and d) Spirituality. The philosophy of the Utah National Parks Council Boy Scouts of America is: "Scouting is an effective youth (time proven over the past 67 years) program to help you, the sponsoring institution, institu-tion, accomplish what you desire for your youth and your families." The Boy Scouts of America is a volunteer organization guided by a handful of professional S outers. In Utah County. 15,000 boys are guided by 5,980 volunteers registered regis-tered with five full-time professional profes-sional Scouters providing direc tion. Additional guidance comes from four other professional Scouters, ati office staff of seven, one camp ranger, and one custodian. custo-dian. The Family Counseling Center is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian non-sectarian agency providing services ser-vices throughout the county to all ages and segments of sex iety. Endeavoring to be a hope and a help to individuals, couples, and families, the Counseling Center aids in making sound adjustments, adjust-ments, forming integrative relationships, rela-tionships, reducing negative and developing positive characteristics, characteris-tics, and in realizing maximum potential. The Family Counseling Center also advocates and strives to preserve and strengthen marriage mar-riage and the family, promotes sound marriage and family formation forma-tion and progress, and tries to prevent their breakdown and disillusionment. disil-lusionment. Counseling is conducted by individuals certified by the state of Utah to practice Marriage and 1 1 1 1 I a n m Family Counseling. The minimum mini-mum educational requirement is a completed Masters Program. Counseling is available to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay. There is no waiting period and most individuals are able to meet with counselois within a day or two of c alling. Immediate consultation is available avail-able in emergency situations. Qualified financial counseling is a new servic e added this year. i.'n.iii'.ridr.vFTi.iiHddr.rn The Crisis Line offers many people throughout Utah County a sounding board lor their problems. prob-lems. Those who answer call-ins objectively guide the caller in making responsible decisions. Many callers are referred to other agencies within Utah County for additional help. General information concerning concern-ing the human service resources within Utah County is provided by the Information & Referral Sevice, which directs individuals to the agency best suited to their needs. A follow-up program as-sures.that as-sures.that the individual received the help necessary. Community needs are assessed by trac king services requested, making recommendations when an apparent need is not being met, and suggesting possible ways to meet such needs. t The Utah County Crisis Line handles approximately 800 calls a month, 100 of whic h are received on the Crisis Line phone: 375-4111, 375-4111, and the remainder on the Information 8c Referral Service lines: 374-6100. The Mental I lealth Association fosters, at a local level, an improved im-proved attitude toward mental illness while providing improved services lot the mentally ill, attempting at-tempting to prevent mental illness, ill-ness, and promoting menial health. The unique function of the Mental Health Association of Utah county is promoting citizen interest and activity for improved mental health. Board members serve without pay and help to determine community needs, working with elected officials and other agencies. Special committees have served on the Family Life Conference, Forgotten Patients, and Si hool Counselors Workshop. Liaison personnel have worked with Timpanogos Menial Health Outer, Tricoclaie, Alpine House, Utah State Hospital. Utah Valley Hospital, and with local legislators. legisla-tors. The Club offers an alternative to boys who are not touc hed by , existing programs. Changing undesirable un-desirable behavior in boys while pioviding X)siiive programs to meet their needs is the goal and accomplishment of this organization. organiza-tion. All boys, ages 7 to 18, are welcomed in the Club to partic ipate i-pate in daily character building at it i it it's, including arts and t raits, sex ial rec reation, physic al education, counseling and outdoor out-door programs. Membership fees are 51.00 per year. Most activities and programs are run at no charge (or at a low one) in order that all might participate. To 2. 1 million service jxople and their 3.1 million deX'ndents, the USO is a link with home. The problems encountered by both servicemen and family when stationed sta-tioned far from home are all solvable with the help of USO. The USO demonstrates your community's responsibiliiy to these people through a netwoikof USO centers hxaicd in dense populations popula-tions of U.S. military and their families overseas. Additionally, the USO pi ovules the popular USO shows overseas and at veterans' and military hospitals in the United States. USO Shows volunteer performets can and do reach the most isolated military areas, bringing gmxlwill and a touch of caring from home. The Retired Senior Volunteer '.' Program recognizes older adults in the community and offers a more meaningful life in retirement through volunteer service. The primary concern of RSVP is to match local needs with the interests, inter-ests, prcleicuccs and concerns of older adults who wain to continue to serve (heir communities while em ic lung their own lives. RSVP will arrange for volunteer stations, assign senior volunleers according lo die need and preferences, prefer-ences, and teach and train the voluiueeis in iheii new ac tivities. RSVP also at ranges tianspoi la-lion la-lion and necessary meals, providing provid-ing reimbursements as needed. Help, Incorporated is operated entirely by volunteers. The entire 1977 allotment went directly to individuals or groups serving those who are suffering some physical, emotional, or psyc hological ho-logical problems. Funds foi 1979 have been le-qucstcd le-qucstcd lo piovide assistance in two areas: 1 ) 1 learing and visual aid, and 2) I lealth equipment for those when funds or services from existing agencies are unavailable. Recreation for the Adult Handicapped Handi-capped (RAH) was organized in 1969 to piovide rec reational programs pro-grams for persons with mental handicaps. Through its programing, program-ing, RAH has provided self-expression self-expression and peisonal fulfillment; fulfill-ment; development of sex ial skills and values; group partic ipation; creative expression and aesthetic appreciation; and the use of leisure time. Activities of the program include in-clude dances, movies, talent nights, crafts', camping, fieldtrips to various educational or entertainment enter-tainment events, games, physical competition, hayrides, picnics, dinners, hiking, bowling, birthday parties, and special holiday programs. pro-grams. fBTr?iTn Utah County 4-H is an organization organi-zation for all youth' 9 to 19, regardless of race, color, or national nation-al origin, providing an opportunity opportun-ity to learn and play with other 4-II 4-II youth around the county, stale, and woi Id. During 1977, 3,438 youth were involved in the 4-H program in Utah County. Helping to instruct and leach these members were 514 volunteer leaders. 4-1 1'ers are involved in stock shows, horse shows, homeniaking events, and fairs throughout the county,. In addition, there are 4-H camps, exchange trips lo oilier areas, slates and nations; a Citizenship Citizen-ship Short Course in Washington, D.C.; and other spec ial programs. The Utah Girl Scout Council provides services and i raining for 624 girls and 108 adults registered in Utah County. Through troop rieighboorhood, district, and counc il structures, the Utah Girl Scout Counc il is dedic ated to directing and guiding the lives of girls 7 to 17. Four program areas explain objectives for members: I ) Deepening Deepen-ing self-awareness as a unique person, 2) Developing values to give meaning and direction, 3) Contributing to sex iety through talents and cooperation, and I) Relating toothers with increased skill, maturity, and satisfaction. Carefully selected, screened, and extensively trained volunteer leaders lead-ers meet with the girls at least one hour a week to c any out programs and goals. Neighborhood, district, and council events encourage girls to make friends with other troops and communities while learning new skills. Utah County is served by one professional staff member living in the Provo area and a part-time secretary. In addition, many many hours are donated by dedicated volunteers in non-troop-leader ship positions. A person just doesn't have time to carefully review the worth and finances of every cause asking for money. So the United Way does it for you. The Allocation Committee is composed of twenty-six volunteers who represent the contributors and communities in reviewing the fiscal and program areas of each agency requesting funds. This committee is divided up into four panels, each panel is responsible for a selected number of agencies. Every agency requesting funds from United Way must personally meet with these panels, submit an audit, a fiscal report and a written program analysis. The panel members thoroughly review and question the agency volunteers and staff. The agency must be so reviewed at least annually and must account for their service by community and by number served. The panel considers the possible sources of income available to each agency, their quality and quantity of service and available United Way monies. The panels and then the full committee vote on each agencies recommended allocation. 7L eraf an agency is not satisfied with their allocation II they can appeal to a review committee of volunteers. Six agencies have taken this option In two years, four of which have received increases. The full United Way Board of Directors then must approve the agency allocations, as well as all other financial matters relating to administration, reserves, special grants, etc. The final step is agency Board appropal of their allocation. The United Way and the agency sign a written formal agreement as the final part of this step In determining just how the money is divided. All in all, the system is democratic, fair, thorough and performed locally by those interested in their community representing all geographical areas. I 1 UNITED WAY ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE TOM HAYMONO ' Chairman D HOLMES RUSS MINIS HON MIRCIR MIRLINK S. MoCLAIN RICHARD RADILLA RICHARD PIIRCI JACK THUROOOO DICK THURSTON UNITED WAY ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE DICK MARSHALL Chairman FRANK DAIN Vie Chairman OIOROI OARDNIR WAVNI MULCOCK DARRILL ROBIN ITTI Commlttaa Members BROOKS AAOARD CLVDI BAIR JOANN BROWN GRANT BUROON MYRON FULRATH ALBIRT HAINBS MIKI HISKIV MARTIN JOHNSON LAMAR LOSSIR MIRLINB MoCLAIN ANAQINI MIICHAM JOHN MILLIR DENNIS PEASENELL ROBERT PETERSON JIM PINIOAR DOUO RICH HARMAN STUD LIRUI THURSTON CALVIN SWINSON fc |