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A Day In The Life: STRIDES of Alameda County
April 06, 2006
STRIDES is a community-based ACT program in downtown Oakland, California. Staff include nurses, social workers, and personal service coordinators (PSCs). STRIDES' main objective is to help Members stay healthy and in the community where they live. Services can include vocational training and job placement, housing assistance, money management, helping Members go back to school, and building social support systems, and much more.
Both staff and Members at STRIDES enjoy the variety of daily activities and the chance to make long-lasting relationships. The following is a photo journey of a typical day at STRIDES (click on any photo to enlarge).
The Day Begins |
Treatment teams meet to go over plans for the day, get updates on Members, and discuss treatment plans.
Program Administrator Jane Callahan starts the day with a quiet moment at her desk.
Sparkles Window Washing Team, lead by Team Manager J.G., gets ready for a day out in the community.
Go Team!
BOM James Dickie & PSCII Chris Wooten assist Member M.A. manage his money.
Team Nurses Madeleine Seelenbacher, Bernie Folliott & Charles Kohs keep busy during the day - but not too busy to laugh!
Afternoon Activities |
The WarmLine is a Member-operated non-crisis phone line. Operator & Member H.A. takes another phone call.
PSCII David Hoehne & Team Leader Dayle Evans multi-tasking as usual.
PSCI Cassandra Flowers meets with Member H.W. at her placement to check in with her.
PSCII Bonnie Johnson drives G.H. to an appointment.
Member J.G. covers the phones for a moment as vocational training.
T.W. gives the program a song in one his regular performances.
Building Relationships, Enjoying Life |
STRIDES celebrates holidays together with Members, including a St. Patricks Day Party in the atrium.
Staff & Members join together to serve a catered dinner for Thanksgiving.
Member J.R. shows off his new heart at a Valentine's Day party.
A Member & his mother attending the once-a-month family education group.
Member W.C. & Service Center Coordinator Joseph Thrower relax after returning from an outing.
Members J.R. & R.H. hang out in front of STRIDES, sharing a joke.
Member M.A. is having a great day here in downtown Oakland.
Member J.B. with his favorite nurse Madeleine Seelenbacher.
