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 January 12th through January 23rd

EVERYDAY

09:00 = OPEN

10:00 = RESOURCE HOUR

11:00 = SUPPORT STAFF MEETING

12:00 = CHECK-IN GROUP

MONDAY, January 12

01:00 = 2026 TRADING CARD PROJECT - Make trading cards!

02:00 = 2026 TRADING CARD PROJECT - A unique deck.

03:00 = 2026 TRADING CARD PROJECT - Styled around you!

TUESDAY, January 13

01:00 = HOW TO SLOW DOWN - To avoid stress and burnout.

02:00 = RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS - They help you too!

03:00 = ACROSTIC POETRY - The first letter spells out a word.

WEDNESDAY, January 14

01:00 = COPING WITH SELF HARM - Identify those feeling.

02:00 = PEER SUPPORT - Let us check in with each other.

03:00 = TAI-CHI - Practice seated breathing and meditating.

THURSDAY, January 15

01:00 = FINDING MEANING - How and where you can seek it.

02:00 = 30-DAY CHALLENGE WEEK 2 - When to use tech.

03:00 = APPLES TO APPLES - A fun card game for all.

FRIDAY, January 16

01:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - Create classic canvas art.

02:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - continued.

03:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - continued.

MONDAY, January 19

WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

TUESDAY, January 20

01:00 = PEER TO PEER PROGRAM - Join this NAMI course.

02:00 = PEER TO PEER PROGRAM - 1 of 8 each week here.

03:00 = PEER TO PEER PROGRAM - continued.

WEDNESDAY, January 21

01:00 = DEALING WITH TOXIC PEOPLE - Learn tricks to cope.

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

03:00 = BENEFITS OF TEA - Tea can help several ailments.

THURSDAY, January 22

01:00 = DEALING WITH LONELINESS - Shift your mindset.

02:00 = 30 DAY CHALLENGE WEEK 3 - Replace screen time!

03:00 = PICTIONARY - A fun team drawing game and guessing.

FRIDAY, January 23

01:00 = MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Enjoy lunch and discussion.

02:00 = KARAOKE - Grab a mic and sing along to a song.

03:00 = KARAOKE - continued.