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.
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.
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.
Schedule for the LAST of NOVEMBER and
the BEGINNING of DECEMBER, 2021
EVERYDAY
09:00 = OPEN
10:00 = ARTS & CRAFTS BEGIN
11:00 = OPEN FITNESS ROOM
12:00 = CHECK-IN
29 - MONDAY
01:00 = MOVIE MONDAY! - "Going in Style"
30 - TUESDAY
01:00 = POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS - statements of wellness.
02:00 = POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS - continued.
01 - WEDNESDAY
01:00 = FEELING HEARD - the importance of doctor relationships.
02:00 = PREVENTIVE MEDICINE - how to add it to your life.
02 - THURSDAY
01:00 = AREAS OF WELLNESS - Explore different parts of this.
02:00 = MONTHLY GOAL GROUP - Come up with a goal!
03 - FRIDAY
01:00 = OPEN CRAFT HOUR - choose from different projects.
02:00 = PEER SUPPORT - Let's talk about what is troubling you.
06 - MONDAY
01:00 = FREE BOOK DAY - come in and pick up a new book!
02:00 = SHOW AND TELL - bring a special item with a story.
07 - TUESDAY
01:00 = SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER - learn about this diagnosis.
02:00 = SOCIAL SKILLS - polish and practice yours.
01 - WEDNESDAY
01:00 = PLANNING FOR THE HOLIDAYS - budget ideas to help you.
02:00 = HEALTHY EATING CLUB - holiday eating healthy and well.
02 - THURSDAY
01:00 = KEEP IT SIMPLE - simplify your life and your recovery.
02:00 = PHYSICAL FITNESS - ways to improve your physical health.
03 - FRIDAY
01:00 = PIZZA PARTY - enjoy free food!
02:00 = PEER SUPPORT - bring your worries to us.
EVERYDAY
3:00 = OPEN DISCUSSION
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
A non-profit mental health and peer wellness drop-in center.
