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 July 13th through July 24th

09:00 = OPEN

10:00 = RESOURCE HOUR

11:00 = SUPPORT STAFF MEETING

12:00 = CHECK-IN GROUP

MONDAY, July 13

10:00 = TRIP TO LITTLE ITALY!

11:45 = LUNCH AT MAMA SANTA'S

TUESDAY, July 14

01:00 = HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS - How to maintain them.

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

03:00 = ICE CREAM SOCIAL - Try some new flavor combos.

WEDNESDAY, July 15

01:00 = SELF-ESTEEM JOURNALING - Write some about you.

02:00 = DEBT AND MENTAL HEALTH - Keep good finances.

03:00 = HEALING THROUGH MUSIC - Songs that help you.

THURSDAY, July 16

01:00 = FALL IN LOVE WITH LIFE - Third in the Netflix series.

02:00 = LET'S DO SELF-CARE - Learn about thrifty products.

03:00 = GARDEN CLUB - Tomatoes are here and need picking.

FRIDAY, July 17

01:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - Join art therapist for this.

02:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - Paint along with everyone.

03:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - continued.

MONDAY, July 20

01:00 = BEAD BRACELETS - Craft for the upcoming NAMI walk.

02:00 = NAMI ART JOURNALING - Join NAMI art therapist.

03:00 = NAMI ART JOURNALING - continued.

TUESDAY, July 21

01:00 = HYGIENE BASICS - Easy daily routines to stay fresh.

02:00 = YOUR TRUE CHALLENGES - What to overcome.

03:00 = SHRINKY DINKS - An oldie but a goodie craft project.

WEDNESDAY, July 22

01:00 = ALONE TIME ACTIVITIES - Meaningful projects to do.

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

03:00 = SUDOKU - A popular logic-based number game.

THURSDAY, July 23

01:00 = LEARN HOW TO DEAL WITH STRESS - Netflix Series.

02:00 = CRISIS CARE - What to do in an emergency situation.

03:00 = GARDEN CLUB - Weeds and tomatoes are still growing.

FRIDAY, July 24

01:00 = MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Join us to talk over lunch.

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

03:00 = KARAOKE - continued.