Case Manager of the Year

Each year TCHC recognizes the extraordinary contributions that case managers give in ending homelessness and those individuals dedication in making homelessness a rare, short-term, and non-recurring event. The Case Manager of the Year nominees have demonstrated excellence in their profession, made a positive impact on the homeless, possess a passion for service to the homeless, provide leadership in their organization, and creatively solve problems and address the barriers to being housed.

2009 Case Manager of the Year Cindy Bell
MHMR Addiction Services Project Lifeline

TCHC would like to recognize this year's Case Manager of the Year: Cindy Bell of Mental Health/Mental Retardation of Tarrant County.

Cindy Bell was selected among 10 nominees at the TCHC Annual Meeting Luncheon on January 19, 2010, for going above and beyond in her work with homelessness throughout Tarrant County. With over 20 years of experience, Cindy demonstrates excellence through consistent and intensive case management, which allowed individuals to overcome barriers hindering them for many years. Cindy "demonstrates a positive impact on the homeless and a passion for services," as noted by an official from MHMR Tarrant County. Cindy's willingness to meet clients' needs even saved one of their lives. The community is grateful for her dedication to preventing and ending homelessness in Tarrant County.

The 2009 Case Manager of the Year nominees are: Carrie Teal (MHMR Project Lifeline), Cindy Bell (MHMR Project Lifeline), D'arcy Drescher Moore (Union Gospel Mission), Davita Mumford (Cornerstone Assistance Network), Erin McHale (SafeHaven), Jessica Grace (Day Resource Center), Lucy Carrion-Barnes (The Women's Center), Luke Robertson (Catholic Charities), Lydia Wills (Community Enrichment Center), and Sue Mahoney (Samaritan House)

All of the nominees are featured in a video entitled "Case Management In Their Words…" available on TCHC's YouTube Channel.

The 2008 Case Manager of the Year was Maricela Jimenez (Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County). Nominations for the 2010 will begin in December 2010.