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"Offering Hope in the Midst of Despair."
Residents with substance abuse problems are required to attend scheduled Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings held at the Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center and within the community.
Residents are required to register upon arrival and departure from the facility, as well as obey the facility's curfew. Furloughs are granted based on the length of the resident's stay and the individual's efforts within the recovery process.
Residents are strongly encouraged to assist in setting and achieving their personal goals. Although we periodically review the resident's progress, without the resident's total commitment the chance of personal success is dramatically reduced.
Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center residents are provided numerous supportive services:
Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center offers onsite recreation including an indoor basketball court, weightlifting/exercise equipment, pool table, foosball table and horseshoe pit. Our facilities include a dining hall with modern kitchen, dining room, recreation room with cable television, reading room with large library, day room and offices. A second building holds the gymnasium, 54 private bedrooms, modern restrooms, laundry facilities and a community / counseling room. The dining hall and dormitory are connected by a weather-resistant walkway. The 9-acre campus also offers five cottages, available to residents, a wood shop and a four-bedroom house. A well-lit parking area behind the dining hall provides a safe haven for residents' vehicles.
Group activities are planned at least once a month and include trips to watch a Pirates baseball game, stock car race or high school football game and overnight trips to Gettysburg, Niagara Falls, and Washington, D.C. An annual camping trip to Ohiopyle State Park is always a favorite among the residents.
At Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center, the opportunities for personal success are endless. Together, we are helping one veteran at a time.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone numbers:
(724) 545-9016
(724) 543-6961 [Fax]
General Inquiries E-mail: Info@268Center.com
Postal mail:
ATTN: Hopeton A. Thompson
Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center
1413 State Route 268
Cowansville, PA 16218
STAFF MEMBERS
Hopeton A. Thompson, [Executive] Director
David Bartlett, Lead Counselor / Program Director
Erin Smith, Director's Assistant
Carol Denham, Office Assistant
Larry Hull, Senior Shift Supervisor
Bonnie Smith, Nurse (LPN)
Pam Fouse, Kitchen Manager / Cook
Jenn Lacina, Cook
Steve Earley, Shift Supervisor / Webmaster
Rich Fuchs, Shift Supervisor
Kenny Mazyck, Shift Supervisor
David Earley, Shift Supervisor
Jim Ireland, Staff Maintenance
Phil Holley, DAV Van Driver
Jerry Greenawalt, DAV Van Driver
Resident Maintenance: Roger Knavel
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center's operations are overseen by a Board of Directors. In addition to the contact information below, all members of the Board may be contacted by sending postal mail to the Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center, ATTN: Board Member's Name.
William Radvansky, President (E-mail)
Joseph N. Robinson, Secretary/Treasurer (Contact at Mechling-Shakley)
Richard C. Boarts
Samuel Robb
Ron Boyden
Keith Sedwick (E-mail)
DIGITAL IMAGES
The following image sections are available for public access. More to come!
| 2008 |
ABATE Pool Tournament Photo [newspaper image] Veterans Day Assorted Pictures of the Center HESP Special Project 2008 (Pavilion) Sharing & Caring Boat Trip |
| 2007 |
Washington, D.C. Trip Memorial Day |
| 2005 | Benefits Dinner (held at Center) |
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