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 May 18th through May 29th

09:00 = OPEN

10:00 = RESOURCE HOUR

11:00 = SUPPORT STAFF MEETING

12:00 = CHECK-IN GROUP

MONDAY, May 18

01:00 = PLAYING CARD PROJECT - Continue crafting yours!

02:00 = NAMI ART CLASS - Join NAMI art therapist for this

03:00 = NAMI ART CLASS - continued.

TUESDAY, May 19

01:00 = PEER TO PEER PROGRAMMING - Join NAMI for this.

02:00 = PEER TO PEER PROGRAMMING - Second of 8 weeks.

03:00 = PEER TO PEER PROGRAMMING - More information.

WEDNESDAY, May 20

01:00 = PRESENTATION BY OXFORD HOUSE - Who they are.

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

03:00 = STORY TELLING - Fashion a joint tale together.

THURSDAY, May 21

01:00 = BASICS OF DEPRESSION - What it is and does.

02:00 = MEMORY CHALLENGE - A daily routine to enhance.

03:00 = GARDEN CLUB - Help fertilize and weed our space.

FRIDAY, May 22

01:00 = MASK PAINTING - Decorate a paper mask.

02:00 = MASK PAINTING - continued.

03:00 = MASK PAINTING - continued.

MONDAY, May 25

CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

TUESDAY, May 26

01:00 = PEER TO PEER PROGRAMMING - Join NAMI for this.

02:00 = PEER TO PEER PROGRAMMING - Third of 8 weeks.

03:00 = PEER TO PEER PROGRAMMING - Better techniques.

WEDNESDAY, May 27

01:00 = AUTISIM 101 - A deeper dive into this condition.

02:00 = HOW TO DEAL WITH EMOTIONS - Acknowledge them.

03:00 = SMOOTHIE CLASS - Create healthy drinks and tastes.

THURSDAY, May 28

01:00 = BARRIERS TO HAPPINESS - What is stopping you?

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

03:00 = GARDEN CLUB - Time to pick some strawberries.

FRIDAY, May 29

01:00 = MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Discuss issues over lunch.

02:00 = BINGO - Join us for some fun and win some prizes!

03:00 = BINGO - continued.