Future Directions COS

Future Directions COS is a peer run organization 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 and members creatively fashion all the group topics, like Depression During the Holidays or Living Single. Our arts and crafts have everything from making old fashioned wood toys to painting ceramics. We have all supplies and tools for knitting, crocheting, leather working, beading, canvas painting, and other kinds of projects.

FUTURE DIRECTIONS COS IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Future Directions is planning TO REOPEN the 2070 West 117th Street site on June 1st, 2021. There are several guidelines that must be adhered to when attending our program as outlined by Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio and the CDC. We will be comping with such so be prepared to do so as well when you visit.

Entering Facilities

• Ensure everyone, including employees, is screened for COVID-19 daily before entering the facility using DODD’s symptom monitoring log (https://dodd.ohio.gov/.../resource-covid-19-symptom...)

.• Maintain a daily log that includes the attendance of each participant including telephone number and address. Maintain the log for at least six months and make it available upon request to DODD, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), or a local health department.

Reduced Capacity, Spacing

• Limit any services delivered in groups to 12 individuals per group. • This limit does not include employees or staff who are assisting the individuals.

• Groups must comply with social distancing requirements, including by maintaining 6-foot social distance.

• To the extent feasible, use cohorting of participants to minimize the risk of disease spread and adverse health outcomes. Cohorting is the practice of gathering participants together as a group who eat, travel, and participate in activities and services together.

• Facilities must determine cohorts, not to exceed 12 individuals, and assign the same staff to the cohort throughout the day.

• This limit does not include employees or staff who are assisting the individuals.

Sanitation

• Implement Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing.

• Regularly clean high-touch surfaces.

• Maintain adequate inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE), supplies, and equipment.

• Establish hand-washing or a sanitization station at facility entrance. Require everyone to use upon entering and exiting the facility.

• Make sanitizer available throughout the facility.

WEEK OF April 26th, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30th, 2021 GROUPS

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/624689805

GoToMeeting ID: 624-689-805

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (571) 317-3122

Access Code: 624-689-805

MONDAY

12:00 = CHECK-IN

01:00 = SITUATION AFFIRMATIONS-Affirmations you need.

02:00 = JOKES AND RIDDLES-Hear some real funny stuff.

TUESDAY

12:00 = CHECK-IN

01:00 = THOUGHTS VS. BELIEFS-These are two different things.

02:00 = RECIPES THAT SHINE-Share your recipes.

WEDNESDAY

12:00 = CHECK-IN

01:00 = BALANCING MENTAL HEALTH-Coping with your health.

02:00 = HAPPY PICTURES-Share pictures of happy times.

THURSDAY

12:00 = CHECK-IN

01:00 = CHOOSING YOUR NEWS-Be choosy about your news.

02:00 = POSITIVE WORDS GAME-Focusing on the positive.

FRIDAY

12:00 = CHECK-IN

01:00 = ALONE NOT LONELY-One helps, the other hurts.

02:00 = STRETCHING AND BREATHING-Fitness warm-ups.

To participate, you will need to download the GoToMeeting app and install it on your device. When you join the group, you will have to enable your microphone and camera if you wish. Below is a YouTube video to walk you through the steps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95dRdnMMgbQ