September 8th, 2009

Facts

  • 22 drug-free babies were born to mothers during their stay in treatment and 30 children were in residence.
  • Hitchcock is one of only two residential and outpatient treatment facilities in Greater Cleveland equipped to house women recovering from chemical dependency and their children.
  • We serve up to 60 women in treatment and Transitional Housing at any given time.
  • In 30 years of service over 13,000 women have received care and support.
  • 213 women were treated in 2007.
  • The daily cost to treat a woman is $180 per day – with a child the cost is $191 per day or about $5,730 per month.
  • Approximately 60,000 meals are served each year.
  • 50 of the women admitted into treatment were homeless. 34 going into Transitional Housing were homeless making a total of 84 homeless women served.
  • 95% successfully completed Aftercare.
  • There are 49 staff – 45 full-time and 4 part-time.
  • A full continuum of care is available that includes: Primary Residential Treatment, Intermediate Long-Term Residential Treatment, Continuing Care, Family Education and Counseling, Transitional Housing and Vocational Training, Adult Basic Education, Transition to Work Training, Job Development and Placement Assistance, Alumnae Group Activities.
  • While Hitchcock is supported by federal, state and local grants, corporate and foundation funding and generous gifts from churches and organizations, we rely heavily on individuals to underwrite our programs and services.

Highlights

  • Centralized Assessment Center for women and men for alcohol and drug system.
  • United Way allocation went from $50,000 to $180,000.
  • Awarded VA Housing grant.
  • United Way Pace Setters 2008.
  • On-site yoga for clients and staff.
  • First Annual Recovery Walk.
  • Meditation and Reiki classes for clients and staff.
  • 2006 Annual Report garnered the “ADDY” award for marketing.
  • Our women built and painted two rocking horses and two rocking chairs for the four 1st grade classes of St. Thomas Aquinas School.
  • Developed a relationship with the office of Eugene Miller, an Ohio State Representative, who is interested in supporting the agency.
  • Hosted the ATOD (Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug) Treatment and Prevention Coalition monthly meeting as well as other community-based advocacy groups like the Trauma Coalition Group meetings.
  • Installation of two rain gardens as part of our going green effort.
  • Working in collaboration with the REO Group to identify funding to facilitate green jobs training.
  • Held two community meetings to educate the community about the importance of green activities and to alert them of changes the city is making in regard to water run-offs and dumping.
  • Actively involved in the activities concerning Rockefeller Park.
  • Involved in the Consolidation Committees of the new ADMAH Board and have taken an active role in the decision making of this newly formed board for the county.