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 June 1st through June 12th

09:00 = OPEN

10:00 = RESOURCE HOUR

11:00 = SUPPORT STAFF MEETING

12:00 = CHECK-IN GROUP

MONDAY, June 1

01:00 = MOVIE MONDAY - "Toy Story 4"

02:00 = MOVIE MONDAY - continued.

03:00 = MOVIE MONDAY - continued.

TUESDAY, June 2

01:00 = EATING DISORDERS - A classroom presentation.

02:00 = MONTHLY GOAL GROUP - Set markers to reach.

03:00 = WIND CHIME CRAFT - Create your own wind chime.

WEDNESDAY, June 3

01:00 = HOW TO BE INCLUSIVE - Relating to other people.

02:00 = MENTAL HEALTH KIT - Different ways to deal with life.

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

THURSDAY, June 4

01:00 = THE QUIET AFTER A CRISIS - Coping with emptiness.

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

03:00 = GARDEN CLUB - Check on the plants and pull weeds.

FRIDAY, June 5

01:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - Create a masterpiece.

02:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - continued.

03:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - continued.

MONDAY, June 8

11:00 = PICNIC AT MADISON PARK

TUESDAY, June 9

01:00 = NOTE TO SELF - Write a future message to you!

02:00 = EXPLORATION OF LIFE GOALS - How hard are they?

03:00 = YEAR RECAP - How has this year gone by so far?

WEDNESDAY, June 10

01:00 = OBESITY - A clinical look at this chronic disease.

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

03:00 = SELF-CARE BINGO - Learn some tips and win!

THURSDAY, June 11

01:00 = MENTAL HEALTH RIGHTS - What they are for you.

02:00 = COMMON GROUND - A game illustrating similarities.

03:00 = GARDEN CLUB - Strawberry picking time!

FRIDAY, June 12

01:00 = PIZZA PARTY - Join us for some free lunch.

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

03:00 = KARAOKE - continued.