Independent Small Programs Alliance
Clearwater, FL

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ISPA Announces New Members

The Independent Small Programs Alliance (ISPA) is pleased to announce three new additions to membership in ISPA. These new members bring the total membership of ISPA to 17. The new members are all outstanding programs and schools providing the highest quality service to young people and their families.

Compass Rose Academy
Compass Rose Academy in Wabash, IN is a faith-based 12-bed therapeutic boarding school serving girls with abuse recovery; depression; identity or body image issues; conflicts with peers; parents or authority; social isolation or rejection; mild self-harm and school problems.It has evolved from a not-for-profit Faith-based organization, White's Residential Services, a 160 year old child care organization established by Josiah White. It is licensed as a residential child care facility by the Indiana Department of Child Services and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) under the group living standards.

Dee Gibson, MA, LCSW, is the CEO of White's Residential and Family Services, and, in my opinion, is a dynamic and visionary leader. Denae Green is the Admission Director. Denae is a young woman of great intelligence, drive and commitment. Mike Haar, LMHC is the Director and Clinical Director. Mike will be a great addition to ISPA and the work we do.

Compass Rose Academy is approximately 1.5-2 hours above Indianapolis, IN.

Contact Denae, Mike or Dee at 260-569-4757 or denae.green@compassroseacademy.org, or visit www.compassroseacademy.org.

Latham Centers
Latham Centers in Brewster, MA on Cape Cod offers nationally recognized innovative treatment and support services for two groups of individuals: 1) developmentally delayed girls and boys, and 2) children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome. Others served have been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, or Reactive Attachment Disorder. Latham Centers is a co-ed program that started in 1970.

Primary facilities are located on a campus in Brewster, MA with independent living and group homes located also in Brewster and other nearby Cape Cod towns for their adult programs. Latham is COA accredited and has some of the best facilities (especially compared to several group homes I have seen in the country).

Anne McMAnus is the CEO at Latham and a member of MAAPS. She is a gifted leader and has built a very sophisticated and committed board. Chris Gallant is the training and admissions director.

Contact Chris Gallant at 508-896-5776 or cgallant@lathamcenters.org, or visit www.lathamcenters.org.

reStart: Internet Addiction Recovery Program
The third member is reStart: Internet Addiction Recovery Program located in Falls City, WA, is a program for serving Internet, gaming and other technology addictions. The owner/ founders are Hilarie Cash, PhD, Cosette Dawna Rae, MSW, LSWAIC. reStart's founders are the pioneers in solutions and treatment for Internet Addiction.

Their On-Site Stay Recovery Program is suitable for persons who are age 18-38, having problems controlling use of electronic media and have not been successful at change on their own, experiencing other co-occurring problems such as anxiety or depression, and are committed to discovering a healthier lifestyle free from addictions. The Outpatient Youth Program is suitable for persons who are age 15-17, having problems controlling use of electronic media and are committed to discovering a healthier lifestyle free from addictions.

Contact Hilarie at 800-682-6934 or restart@netaddictionrecovery.com, or visit www.netaddictionrecovery.com.

ISPA is an alliance of small programs organized by Andy Anderson of Florida to help small schools and programs with small budgets, to help each other improve their visibility, academics and therapy for children, adolescents and adults.