C OURAGE
H OPE
A CCEPTANCE
S UPPORT
2019 YEAR IN REVIEW
Letter from the
Director
When discussing The
CHAS Foundation,
I tell people that we
spent the rst couple
of years trying to grasp
a better understand-
ing of the intricacies
within the mental health care system. Is
there a system? How does the system
work? Who are the major players of
this system? From a personal perspec-
tive of trying to help my brother Chas, I
certainly learned rsthand the barriers to
accessing treatment. The anosognosia, or
inability to recognize his illness, constant
self-medicating, a lack of integrated
care once he did seek treatment, and
the nonexistent continuum of care upon
hospital discharge. With your support,
The CHAS Foundation has undoubtedly
made strides throughout the Hampton
Roads community. We connect individu-
als to services and resources, provide
care coordination, work with local police,
run anti-stigma campaigns, and work with
area providers to enhance and improve
services. While things are getting better,
we still have a lot more work do. What
I have found is that there is no real
“system” for those with a severe mental
illness. It’s more of a disoriented, “hope
for the best”, labyrinth. We want to make
sure people don’t get lost in that labyrinth.
It’s an old adage but if we can save a life or
provide relief to one family, we are mak-
ing a difference. We are doing that and
more. It is because of all of the support
we receive from you, our donors, our vol-
unteers, and our stakeholders that help us
to make this a mentally healthier commu-
nity. For that, we are full of gratitude.
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Beau Kirkwood
picture of rainbow over hampton roads
Mental Illness Navigator & Support (MINS)
Program Expansion
The Mental Illness Navigator & Support (MINS) program started out of necessity when
people began contacting our founder and president, Tucker Corprew, about how they
could help a loved one who was struggling with mental illness. After losing her son Chas
in 2011, Tucker made it her mission to provide personalized guidance to other families
through peer support so they don’t have to experience what she went through alone. This
goal is also supported by her youngest son, Beau Kirkwood, executive director of CHAS, to
help navigate the journey from mental illness to mental wellness.
The MINS program aims to provide non-clinical, person-centered, and trauma-informed
support to individuals and families in mental health crisis at no cost. Our vision is to create
a mentally healthy Hampton Roads through support services, psychoeducation, and col-
laboration with treatment providers.
In November 2019, the Hampton Roads Com-
munity Foundation awarded CHAS a two-
year grant totaling $54,000. These funds are
specically designated for the hiring of two
part-time MINS program employees who will
work together in creating a goal-based action
plan for our clients. The MINS program now
has a dedicated Peer-Family-Support Special-
ist that is a parent or caregiver of someone
with a mental illness and is able to share their life experiences and advocate for services
crucially needed. In addition, we have hired a Social Worker that can provide their clinical
expertise while supporting and guiding clients to the proper and most effective treatment.
Prior to the grant, The MINS program helped an average of nearly 50 families a year pro-
viding support and care coordination. With the additional staff, we will be able to double
the amount of families we help over the next two years.
We are excited and look forward to sharing our MINS
program updates with you as we continue to roll out
our expanded program.
PROGRAM UPDATES
Meet Our Staff
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Mindfulness Program
Mindfulness continues to be a buzzword. From
professional sports players to medical professionals
to business executives, people from all walks of life
are utilizing its benets. One benet that people are
recognizing is the improvement of their overall mental
health. The CHAS Mindfulness Program’s goal is to briey
introduce individuals and groups to what mindfulness is,
help them learn how to develop a practice, and teach tools
and coping skills that can be used in everyday situations.
The majority of other workshops are a minimum of ½
day long and can last upwards of 4 or 5 days in order to
fully immerse oneself in the educational and practical
components of mindfulness. Our program is a free and
short introduction on how to exercise the mind and learn
about the benets of mindfulness and meditation.
In April of 2019, CHAS was honored by the Woman’s
Club of Norfolk for our work in the community and held
a “Moonlight Mindfulness Affair” to introduce plans for the Mindfulness program. The event was also used to reveal the brand-new
Mindfulness & Wellness Room created solely to provide a sanctuary for individuals wanting to learn and practice mindfulness as well as
anyone just wanting a calm and quiet space to clear their mind. The program started out by having one on one instruction this past winter
and will begin providing free in-house group workshops soon for those interested in attending. In 2020, the program will expand and
begin to offer workshops specically tailored to teachers and businesses.
VICTORIA CARTAGENA
Program Director for MINS Program with clinical
experience through her Masters of Social Work
from Virginia Commonwealth University. Victoria
also currently serves as the Hispanic Outreach
Coordinator and Supervisee in Clinical Social
Work at the Center for Child and Family Services.
She is Bilingual (uent in Spanish), allowing CHAS
to serve more individuals and families in our
community.
CATHERINE HENDERSON
Assistant Director serving as the organizational and
program administrator. As a dedicated volunteer
since 2016, Catherine brings 20 years of business
and event planning experience to The CHAS Foun-
dation, along with a passionate appreciation for the
importance of mental well-being in our community.
TUCKER CORPREW
President and founder of CHAS, Peer
Family Support Specialist for the MINS
Program. Tucker helps peers cultivate the
ability to make informed and independent
choices while gaining information and
resources from the community to make
their goals a reality. When not working, she
loves spending time with her grandson
and granddog.
PROGRAM UPDATES
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Anti-Stigma Campaign
Mental Illness Navigator & Support Program (MINS) STATS 2019
AGE RANGE OF
INDIVIDUALS
NEEDING HELP
(15 - 75)
Under 17
18-28
29-39
40-50
51- 61
62+
10
%
5
%
10
%
13
%
26
%
31
%
BREAKDOWN OF TYPE OF INSURANCE
Private Insurance 54%
Medicare/Medicaid 28%
No Insurance 15%
Tri-Care 3%
Family Member/
Friend Calling
79
%
Diagnoses: Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Paranoid Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder,
Severe Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorder, Psychosis, Need of Assessment
300
+
Calls/Meetings Directly Assisting Family
or Individual to connect to services or
provide support
Individuals needing help
have suicidal ideations or
are chronically suicidal
38
%
31
%
struggle with alcohol
or substance abuse
Individuals
Calling
21
%
(85% have
some sort
of insurance)
54
%
28
%
15
%
3
%
Year after year, CHAS continues to create public awareness
regarding the stigma surrounding mental illness. Someone
should never, under any circumstance, feel ashamed about
asking for help. Billboards were placed around the southside of
Hampton Roads to help remind people they are not alone and
that hope is just around the corner.
A special thanks to Michael Orwig
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
GOLD SPONSORS $3000
Coastal Pacific Food Distributors • The Franklin Johnson Group
SILVER SPONSORS $1000
Tucker Corprew • Mark & Elizabeth Lawson • The Hall Family • ReavesColey, PLLC
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management • Randolph Studio, Jane Steinhilber
BRONZE SPONSORS $500
Margaret and Bill Ballard • Breakthru Beverage • Coastal Import and Repair
Kathie Moore • Lawrence Steingold • The Palace Shops and Station
Bruce and Nancy Wilcox • Cindy and Doug Wilson • Lauren Wolcott, CPA, P.C.
Women of the Moose Chapter 684
FRIENDS OF CHAS $250
Sully & Missy Callahan • Stephen & Kim Hall • Jesus & Ashley Inciong
Beth Lloyd at Howard Hanna
SPECIAL THANKS
Capt’n Crabby • Colley Avenue Copies • Jacob Vanko • Scott Liam Walker, Artist
SPECIAL EVENTS
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7th Annual CHAS Golf Classic
May 10, 2019 • Heron Ridge Golf Club, Virginia Beach, VA
7th Annual CHAS Celebration
November 3, 2019 • O’Connor Brewing Company, Norfolk, VA
5th Annual CHAS Walk/Run
September 28, 2019 • TowneBank Campus, Suffolk, VA
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
PRESENTING SPONSOR $5000
Gastrointestinal & Liver Disease Specialists
of Tidewater, PLLC
PLATINUM SPONSORS $3000
Courage Miller Partners • Franklin Lumber
TowneBank
GOLD SPONSORS $1000
AllFirst, LLC • Coxe-Family Properties, LLC
Suffolk Foundation • Tucker Corprew
BRONZE SPONSORS $500
Troutman Sanders, P.C. • Wardell Orthopaedics, P.C.
Harbour View Pharmacy • Running, Etc. • 94.9 The Point
The Athaide Family in honor of Sarah Kellam• Harbour Sports Medicine
George & Susan Lawson in memory of Ashley Lawson
Doctors Morris and Taylor, LTD • Nansemond Insurance Agency, Inc.
FRIENDS OF CHAS: Tidewater Striders • The White Rabbit
Raised
$
26,657
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
TOURNAMENT SPONSOR $3000
Mednet Partners
BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR $2000
Coastal Pacific Food Distributors
GOLD SPONSORS $1000
Tucker Corprew • Jane Webster • Weichert Realtors, Inlet Properties
SILVER & OTHER $500 SPONSORS
Jegit & Ashley Inciong • Sun Title, Inc. • Mayo Insurance Agency, Inc.
John Hill • Randolph Studio, Jane Steinhilber
Raised
$
31,961
Raised
$
23,358
HOLE SPONSORS $250
Body Logic Massage • Colley Ave Copies & Graphics
Friends of Festevents • Huffman & Huffman • In Loving Mem-
ory of Jimmy Allman & SFSL • Kellam Mechanical • Livingston
International • Old Republic Title • NAI Carolantic Realty, Inc. •
Rudee’s On The Inlet Restaurant & Cabana Bar • Hill Construc-
tion Company • The Beach Bully Restaurant & Catering • The
Virginia Beach Martini Club • Virginia Beach Printing • WAVY-TV
MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
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In a 1988 article in the Mobile, Ala. Press-
Register, “Mother Cannot Make Son Well,”
my courageous mother, Irene Frazer, spoke
out.
“It’s such a tragedy. It’s just a tragedy to see
this beautiful personality that you adore
dissolve into something you cannot fathom,”
she said.
Over the headline, Dr. John P. Callan, medical
director of Family Services for McHenry
County, Libertyville, IL, was also quoted: “The
most important issue facing psychiatry today
is the plight of the chronically mentally ill and
funding their treatment.”
My mother was talking about my amazing
brother, John Frazer. The article went on to
say: “The Frazers’ son held the potential of joining the community
leaders. Instead, as a teenager, he developed a serious mental
illness, schizophrenia. Mrs. Frazer said minor symptoms of mental
illness developed in her son during his junior year in high school.”
Despite the changes in his personality, John was accepted at
Tulane University and several other colleges. He chose Tulane and
stayed one year. As my mother noted, he failed most of his work
and came home. It took three months to get him to the appropriate
psychiatrist.
The article goes on to state: “Mrs. Frazer said, ‘schizophrenia
is a no-fault brain disease and the onset of it comes at a very
devastating age when a person is just developing from adolescence
into maturity at about age 16 or 17 to 21.’”
Where is John today? At age 67, he lives in a senior community
in an independent apartment. He a gentle giant, overweight due
to the side effects of his medications. Slow, withdrawn, catatonic
and extremely quiet, he has never raised a violent word or attitude
against himself or anyone else. He is described by the staff and
residents of Somerby of West Mobile as a “blessing,” an “angel” and
a very “polite gentleman” with “excellent manners.”
Every day, he slowly performs errands that the staff gives him,
positing notices around the building and in the elevators. He
delivers packages and mail to ill residents, takes art lessons
and runs the bingo game on Saturday night. He has never once
complained about his illness or any other daily
frustrations we all face. His apartment stays
immaculately clean.
Where is our country today in treatment for
the mentally ill? Not much has changed since
1988. The medications, though improved,
have not advanced a lot since the 1950s.
There is no cure for this lifetime disease.
Although one in four families experience
some form of mental illness in their loved
ones, there is no protocol for treatment of
the mentally ill like there is for other major
diseases including cancer, heart diseases or
stroke.
In fact, under the current leadership, instead
of improving conditions for the mentally ill, it
seems we are heading in the opposite direction.
I was deeply disturbed to read an article in the Sept. 10 Virginian-
Pilot about a proposal from former NBC chairman Bob Wright
to President Donald Trump. This idea would establish an agency,
HARPA, the Health Advanced Research Projects Agency, that
would tag the mentally ill with devices such as smartwatches to
predict violence. The article noted the president has repeatedly
pointed to mental illness as the cause of frequent mass shootings
in the United States. It also noted that experts say those with
severe mental illness are much more likely to be victims rather than
perpetrators of gun violence.
How would smartwatch wrist band impact John, who has absolutely
no history of violence? Articial intelligence technology is not
perfect. What if John fell or tripped and the violence predictor in
the device was set off?
Would he be sent to a detention facility for the mentally ill? Or
sterilized, as was the practice during the eugenics movement in
Virginia in the 1920s and ’30s?
Instead of funding HARPA, why not fund the research for a cure of
mental illness; invest in improved medications; fund more hospital
beds for those who are chronically ill instead of housing them in jails
which is where most of the mentally ill live these days?
Where is our humanity? As far as the mentally ill are concerned, we
can certainly do better.
Letter to the Editor by CHAS Board Member, Margaret Ballard
As published in The Virginian-Pilot on October 6, 2019.
Aaron Ambrose
Dr. Paul Aravich
Margaret Ballard
Ryan Bose
Missy Callahan
Margaret Corprew
David Faircloth
Fred Fitch
Ian Holder
Dr. J. Mark Lawson
Jane Steinhilber
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE
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The CHAS Foundation is constantly looking
for ways to improve the quality of life for in-
dividuals living in our community. Executive
Director, Beau Kirkwood, is in his sixth year
as an instructor for the Norfolk Crisis Inter-
vention Team (CIT). This critical program is
integral to every city in Hampton Roads &
allows for collaboration between police, the
court system, service providers, & commu-
nity advocacy groups such as CHAS.
By participating in a coalition called Men-
tally Healthy Norfolk, CHAS has enhanced
the lives of Norfolk citizens by providing
educational resources and mental illness
support to those in need. We believe this
can and will serve as a template for our
neighboring Seven Cities to ensure their
community understands how to reach out
for mental health assistance.
Our organization goes beyond community
outreach. We do this by enriching and
improving local services so that people have
increased access to treatment. Our projects
have included the renovation of the Norfolk
Crisis Stabilization Center waiting room, re-
modeling Maryview’s Children’s Behavioral
Health Lockdown Unit, and funding behav-
ioral health training for CHKD pediatricians.
We also continue to provide clothing and
toiletries to those recovering from a mental
health crisis while working with community
partners. These types of projects help some
of our most vulnerable citizens and are es-
sential to the well-being of our communities.
A collection of data across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. (Sources: SAMHSA, MHA, NIH)
CHAS in the Community
State of Mental Health in Virginia & America 2019
Key Facts & Findings
32%
6%
62%
2018 Revenue
Contributions
Grants
Fundraisers
7%
16%
12%
30%
10%
10%
15%
Mindfulness Training
Training/Education
Community Outreach
MINS Program
Public Awareness/
Anti-Stigma
Management & General
Fundraising
2018 Expenses
PROGRAMS
(See website for current financials.)
2018 INFORMATION
Total Revenue: $98,606
Total Expenses: $85,191
1
in
4
10.3
ADULTS SUFFER FROM A
DIAGNOSABLE MENTAL
DISORDER IN A GIVEN
YEAR
61.5
%
OF YOUTH
WITH MAJOR
DEPRESSION
DID NOT RECEIVE
MENTAL HEALTH
TREATMENT
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH IS WORSENING
AND ACCESS TO CARE IS LIMITED
OVER 2 MILLION YOUTH COPE
WITH SEVERE MAJOR DEPRESSION
8.6%
1
in
5
ADULTS REPORTED THEY WERE NOT
ABLE TO RECEIVE THE TREATMENT
THEY NEEDED
MOST AMERICANS LACK ACCESS TO CARE
APPROXIMATELY
1.5 MILLION VIRGINIANS
HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS
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FINANCIALS
GRANTS
The Hall Family Fund (Allfirst, LLC) of the The Suffolk Foundation - $1,500
Hampton Roads Community Foundation - $27,000
Jewish Communal Fund - $5,000
Nancy N. Nusbaum & V. H. Nusbaum, Jr. Donor Advised Fund 2 of the Hampton Roads
Community Foundation - $5,000
GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS
$10,000 & ABOVE
William & Beth Brock
$250 - $499
William & Margaret Ballard
James & Suzanne Baur
John & Kary Decandido
John & Carole Duckett
Cynthia Fisher
Edwin U. Harris
Margaret Kemp
Rebecca Kilduff
Richard Miller
Joseph, G. Parcels
Jim & Amy Rhodes
Jane Steinhilber
Harriett S. Wills
$1,000 - $1,999
A. Dodson’s
Mark & Elizabeth Lawson
Elizabeth Newswanger
O’Connor Brewing Company
Holly Pembroke
Rudee’s on the Inlet Restaurant &
Cabana Bar
Elizabeth Webster
Ashley Alley
Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.
Gastrointestinal & Liver Disease
Specialists of Tidewater Staff
Ronald & Sally Hartman
Ralph Mesisco
Runaway Free, LLC
$500 - $999
“
”
$3,000 - $4,999
Margaret Corprew Ann Nusbaum
Neverdoubtthatasmallgroup
of
 thoughtfulcommittedcitizens
canchangetheworld:
indeed,it’stheonlythingthateverhas.
— Margaret Mead
In Memory of Evelyn Emmanuel: Anne Klein
In Memory of Jamal Esfahani: Vic & Linda Gaspeny
In Memory of Arion John Harris: Nancy King
In Honor of Sarah Kellam: Cathi and Ken Athaide
In Honor of Nancy King: Amy Rhodes
Amy and Jim Rhodes
Lin Tomlinson
In Memory of Chas Kirkwood: Randolph & Natalie Gould
In Memory of Ashley Lawson: John & Carole Duckett
Margaret Kemp/Big Blue Excursions
George & Susan Lawson
Dennis & Movane Smith
In Honor of The Lawson Family: John G. and Carole Duckett
In Honor of Beth Lloyd: Amy and Jim Rhodes
In Honor of Amy Rhodes: Lin Tomlinson
Nancy King
In Memory of Jordan Samuel: Stewart and Joan Buckle
In Memory of Tom & Gary Schutz: Elizabeth Newswanger
In Honor of Lin Tomlinson: Nancy King
Amy Rhodes
Amy and Jim Rhodes
In Memory of the Virginia Beach
Municipal Center Victims: Kaufman and Canoles
In Memory of Betty Jean Wills: Harriet Wills
2019 MEMORIAL AND HONORARY GIFTS
Ashley Alley
Ralph & Bonnie Carmines
Keith Carroll
Mr. & Mrs. William Church
Matthew & Laurie Cooper
Tucker Corprew
Katherine Dooley
John & Carole Duckett
Barbara & Gene Gerloff
Neal Goldstein
Lauren Grimes
Christine Hall
Debra Harrison-Youngs
Kristin Inglis
Jewish Communal Fund
Robert Kane
Beau & Jennie Kirkwood
Mac & Charlene Knight
William McCabe
Dr. Norman Miller
Steve & Katherine Patterson
Jerry & Susan Phillips
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Miller
Christina Robinson
Bob & Mary Smith
Christopher Stolle
Melissa Stroke
Valerie Warsof
Jane Webster
Lisa Weedman
Jesus & Ashley Inciong
Ambrose Dal Paull, Jr.
Brad & Katherine Reaves
Sertoma Club of Norfolk
$2,000 - $2,999
$100 - $249
Aaron Ambrose
Paul & Michele Aravich
Merrill Lynch
Bay Metals & Fabrication
Arthur Jr. & Mary Brandriff
Joan P. Buckle
Ralph & Bonnie Carmines
Daniel & Eleanor Cullen
Susan Dewey
Joseph & Linda Gaspeny
Gene Gerloff
Edward & Anna
Goldenberg
Randy & Natalie Gould
Lauren Grimes
Christine Hall
Ian Holder
Jim & Amy Homesley
Kristin Inglis
Nancy King
Story Levy
Margaret McCabe
Norman Miller
Carrie Moore
Chris & Kate Moring
Billy & Patty O’Connor
Dr. David & Sharon Pate
Ray & Terrilynn Pond
Christina Robinson
Stephanie Springarn
Mary Seawell Smith
Christopher Stolle
James & Lin Tomlinson
Southern Trust Mortgage
Sladjana Skrba & Medin
Turkovic
Barbara Vidarte
J. M. Weckerly
James & Mary Wade
Lisa Weedman
Demaris Wheeler
Jeremiah Wilkinson
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