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 March 9th through March 20th

09:00 = OPEN

10:00 = RESOURCE HOUR

11:00 = SUPPORT STAFF MEETING

12:00 = CHECK-IN GROUP

MONDAY, March 9

01:00 = GINGERBREAD HOUSE CRAFT - Make your own.

02:00 = GINGERBREAD HOUSE CRAFT - Free kits provided.

03:00 = GINGERBREAD HOUSE CRAFT - Build and decorate!

TUESDAY, March 10

01:00 = SCHIZOPHRENIA - A clinical look into this disorder.

02:00 = SPRING CLEANING 101 - Knowledge on how to start.

03:00 = BEGINNER CHAIR YOGA - Follow these simple steps.

WEDNESDAY, March 11

01:00 = GLOBAL TRAVELER - Learn about a new country.

02:00 = HEALTHY BOUNDARIES - Challenging but necessary.

03:00 = WATERCOLOR ZENTANGLE - Meditate while painting.

THURSDAY, March 12

01:00 = BEING KIND TO YOU - Self-kindness improves mood.

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

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

FRIDAY, March 13

01:00 = PIZZA PARTY - Hang out and socialize with free lunch.

02:00 = BINGO - Happiness is yelling "Bingo!"

03:00 = BINGO - continued.

MONDAY, March 16

01:00 = PLAYING CARD PROJECT - Continue making your own.

02:00 = NAMI ART CRAFT - Join NAMI Art Therapist in crafting.

03:00 = NAMI ART CRAFT - continued.

TUESDAY, March 17

01:00 = INTROVERT VS. EXTROVERT - Which might you be?

02:00 = MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA - Discuss how to deal with it.

03:00 = PRICE IS RIGHT - Play this popular television game.

WEDNESDAY, March 18

01:00 = FEELINGS AND LONELINESS - Make small changes.

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

03:00 = TAI CHI - An ancient technique for physical stretching.

THURSDAY, March 19

01:00 = LEARNING COPING SKILLS - Dealing with emotions.

02:00 = TECHNOLOGY SCAMS - Look for the warning signs!

03:00 = SHOW AND TELL - Bring treasures from home to share.

FRIDAY, March 20

01:00 = FRIDAY CRAFT DAY - Learn to paint a wood puzzle.

02:00 = FRIDAY CRAFT DAY - Already sanded apples await.

03:00 = FRIDAY CRAFT DAY - Techniques and tips on painting.