Future Directions COS

Future Directions 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.

Schedule for September 18th through September 29th

EVERY DAY

09:00 = OPEN

10:00 = RESOURCE HOUR

11:00 = SUPPORT STAFF MEETING

12:00 = CHECK-IN

MONDAY - September 18

01:00 = FDTV - We'll watch whatever show you want to see on television.

02:00 = NAMI Art Journaling - Join NAMI Art Therapist for this creative project.

TUESDAY - September 19

01:00 = SEASONAL AFFECTIVE ISSUES - The change of seasons affects us all.

02:00 = WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE? - How to reduce some stressors.

WEDNESDAY - September 20

01:00 = SELF-CARE - Learn ways to handle your own needs to improve well-being.

02:00 = PEER SUPPORT - Listen to others and help them while they help you.

THURSDAY - September 21

01:00 = DUAL RECOVERY - Support for MH and SUD troubles.

02:00 = SELF- COMPASSION - Put into practice how to take care of yourself.

FRIDAY - September 22

01:00 = MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Discuss issues and future plans over lunch.

02:00 = BINGO - You fill up your card and win a prize!

MONDAY - September 25

01:00 = CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO TRIP - Join us at the zoo for lunch.

02:00 = CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO - 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, 44109

TUESDAY - September 26

01:00 = MANAGING OVERWHELM - How to cope with this all too familiar feeling.

02:00 = PEER SUPPORT - Come be heard and receive some support from others.

WEDNESDAY - September 27

01:00 = VIDEO TALK AND DISCUSSION - Watch an inspiring talk and ruminate.

02:00 = DRAWING GROUP : PART II - Learn some techniques about sketching.

THURSDAY - September 28

01:00 = EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - Find out what it is and how to develop it.

02:00 = MINDFUL SNACK - A method of being more aware about your feelings.

FRIDAY - September 29

01:00 = HOW TO PAINT PLASTERWARE AND CERAMICS - Learn skills and why.

02:00 = HOW TO PAIN PLASTERWARE AND CERAMICS - continued.

EVERY DAY

03:00 = OPEN DISCUSSION - One-on-one time with staff available.