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 September 28th until October 9th

09:00 = OPEN

10:00 = RESOURCE HOUR

11:00 = SUPPORT STAFF MEETING

12:00 = CHECK-IN GROUP

MONDAY, September 28

01:00 = MOVIE MONDAY! - "Matilda"

02:00 = MOVIE MONDAY! - continued.

03:00 = MOVIE MONDAY! - continued.

TUESDAY, September 29

01:00 = HOW TO SLOW DOWN - Speed creates extra stress.

02:00 = MOTIVATIONAL CHALLENGES = Inspire yourself!

03:00 = SHOW AND TELL - Bring a favorite treasure to share.

WEDNESDAY, September 30

01:00 = HEALTHY BOUNDARIES - Detect the good and bad.

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

03:00 = DRAWING EXPLORATION - Continuation of this class.

THURSDAY, October 1

01:00 = SELF-ESTEEM JOURNALING - Write from prompts.

02:00 = MAKING AND BEING FRIENDS - How do we do that?

03:00 = GARDEN CLUB - Preparing the beds for next season.

FRIDAY, October 2

01:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - Create your own picture.

02:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - Follow the instructor.

03:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - continued.

MONDAY, October 5

11:00 = ROCK HALL OUTING - Meet here or there.

12:00 = LUNCH AT THE ROCK HALL - Gather at the cafe.

TUESDAY, October 6

1:00 = SILENCE THE INNER CRITIC - Learn some techniques.

2:00 = PEER SUPPORT - Discuss what is on your mind here.

3:00 = HALLOWEEN CARDS - Make your own for someone.

WEDNESDAY, October 7

1:00 = LETTING GO OF THE PAST - Let's move forward.

2:00 = NATURE AND MENTAL HEALTH - Fresh air really works!

3:00 = WRITING ABOUT SELF - A brief exercise on experience.

THURSDAY, October 8

1:00 = DEALING WITH CHANGE - How to overcome curveballs.

2:00 = WHAT I LIKE ABOUT FALL - Reflect on the changes.

3:00 = GARDEN CLUB - The last time to go outside for the year.

FRIDAY, October 9

1:00 = PIZZA PARTY - Join us for lunch and some fun!

2:00 = KARAOKE - Sing along to your favorite songs.

3:00 = KARAOKE - continued.

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the Governing Board for the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County approved the 2027 fiscal budget and Future Directions was not awarded a contract for next year.

This does not necessarily mean that Future Directions will cease operations on December 31, 2026. I am diligently investigating alternate sources of funding, addressing the concerns the ADAMHS Board had with our proposal, and reaching out to other agencies as possible partners.

A significant issue going forward is that Future Directions needs to generate its own revenue to cover capital purchases and repairs for the building. One way to increase funds is through more wood crafts, which sell very well at the shows we have done. We plan to add more events and make more puzzles. The other avenue for funds is to bill Medicaid for our peer support services. But to see if this second option works for us, we need to know how many of you are on Medicaid. We are just taking a count, not recording anything. So, please let us know so that we can continue to serve you as we have been for the past 37 years, and thank you, everyone, for your ongoing support.