Future Directions COS

Future Directions is a Peer Run Organization as certified by the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health that offers multiple paths of recovery including peer facilitated support groups, an arts and crafts program, and a drop-in center. Here, our members can talk about issues that are important to them, like social, work, or coping skills. We also have recreation areas like our fitness room, television lounge, and table games space with air hockey and ping pong.

Our staff of Certified Peer Support Specialists creatively fashion all the group topics, like "Coping with Anxiety" or "Living Single". Our arts and crafts department has everything from making old fashioned wood toys to painting ceramics. We have all supplies and tools for beading, crocheting, journaling, knitting, painting on canvas, and other fun projects.

As a Drop-In Center, members can utilize our fitness room with light aerobic machines like the elliptical, stationary bike, and treadmill, as well as light weights and exercise mats. Individuals are also welcome to take a break in our relaxation room or watch a movie in our television lounge.

Schedule for April 6th through April 17th

09:00 = OPEN

10:00 = RESOURCE HOUR

11:00 = SUPPORT STAFF MEETING

12:00 = CHECK-IN GROUP

MONDAY, April 6

01:00 = BIRDHOUSE CRAFT - Make your own tiny dwelling.

02:00 = BIRDHOUSE CRAFT - Decorate it however you like!

03:00 = BIRDHOUSE CRAFT - continued.

TUESDAY, April 7

01:00 = SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS - Impact others with this.

02:00 = PEER SUPPORT - Check in with each other and listen.

03:00 = COLLEGE OF KNOWLEDGE - A new fun word game!

WEDNESDAY, April 8

01:00 = PROBLEMS NEED SOLUTIONS - Important for minds.

02:00 = TINY VICTORIES - Share the small accomplishments.

03:00 = JEOPARDY - Play this television game with prizes!

THURSDAY, April 9

01:00 = FINDING YOURSELF - Explore themes like identity.

02:00 = YOUR MEANING OF RECOVERY - Share your path.

03:00 = SMOOTHIE GROUP - Try some seasonal concoctions.

FRIDAY, April 10

01:00 = PIZZA PARTY - Hang out and socialize with free lunch.

02:00 = KARAOKE - Sing along with your favorite songs.

03:00 = KARAOKE - continued.

MONDAY, April 13

01:00 = PLAYING CARD PROJECT - Continue making your own.

02:00 = NAMI ART CRAFT - Join NAMI Art Therapist in crafting.

03:00 = NAMI ART CRAFT - continued.

TUESDAY, April 14

01:00 = STAYING POSITIVE - Tough times need more hope.

02:00 = PEER SUPPORT - A safe place to share your thoughts.

03:00 = PRICE IS RIGHT - Play this popular television game.

WEDNESDAY, April 15

01:00 = TECHNOLOGY SCAMS - Learn what is out there now.

02:00 = CONSPIRACY THEORIES - How are they started?

03:00 = STRETCHING - A low impact physical motion class.

THURSDAY, April 16

01:00 = LIFE WINS & LITTLE VICTORIES - Celebrate the small.

02:00 = SELF-ESTEEM JOURNALING - Prompts to improving.

03:00 = GARDEN CLUB - Help us prepare the ground for plants.

FRIDAY, April 17

01:00 = FRIDAY CRAFT DAY - Learn to complete a ceramic.

02:00 = FRIDAY CRAFT DAY - Already fashioned and await.

03:00 = FRIDAY CRAFT DAY - Techniques and tips on painting.