Jan Eustis
Jan Eustis
believe health housing lee mental people problem programs reflective serious shortage treatment
We believe there is a real shortage of treatment programs for people with mental health illness. To some degree, it is reflective of a very serious housing shortage problem in Lee County. For some of our people, homelessness has been an issue.
contribute elder factors family high isolation lost number older spouse tends
We have a high number of elder people. If you look at factors that contribute to suicide, you have isolation and depression. With older people, there tends to be more isolation and depression. They have often lost a spouse or family members.
agency believe biggest build challenges concrete crisis facing financial five looking seven staying three troubles
I don't have any other concrete plans. When I got here seven years ago, it was with the idea of staying for three to five years. The agency was having financial troubles at the time. We were looking to build a new crisis center. Those were the two biggest challenges facing the organization, and I believe we have accomplished those goals.
acute business good leadership move opportunity
The organization is in really good shape. This is an opportunity for someone with real acute business sense to move into a leadership role.
bullying concerned develop hoping implement next program school system
We are working with the school system to develop a suicide-prevention program for teens. We're hoping to implement it next year. The school system is concerned about bullying and suicide.
fantasies florida moving
They may have fantasies about moving to Florida that are not fulfilled.