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 7th until September 18th

09:00 = OPEN

10:00 = RESOURCE HOUR

11:00 = SUPPORT STAFF MEETING

12:00 = CHECK-IN GROUP

MONDAY, September 7

CLOSED IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY

TUESDAY, September 8

01:00 = WHY DOES MY BODY HURT? - Pain means something.

02:00 = SCRIBBLES AND GIGGLES - Creative prompt doodles.

03:00 = SHRINKY DINKS - Create your own childhood craft.

WEDNESDAY, September 9

01:00 = MANAGING EMOTIONS - Helps to reduce your stress.

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

03:00 = DRAWING EXPLORATION - A continuation of skills.

THURSDAY, September 10

01:00 = "I AM" AFFIRMATIONS - Write and share the positives.

02:00 = ASSERTIVENESS - Expressing needs = empowerment.

03:00 = GARDEN CLUB - The last of the vegetables are here.

FRIDAY, September 11

01:00 = PIZZA PARTY - Enjoy some free lunch and converse!

02:00 = BINGO - A chance to win fabulous prizes.

03:00 = BINGO - continued.

MONDAY, September 14

11:00 = CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN ZOO TRIP - Meet there.

12:00 = LUNCH AT THE ZOO - Gather at the gift store.

TUESDAY, September 15

1:00 = DINO PUZZLE PAINTING - Paint some puzzles.

2:00 = DINO PUZZLE PAINTING - These are for the craft show.

3:00 = DINO PUZZLE PAINTING - continued.

WEDNESDAY, September 16

1:00 = MOVIE MONDAY! - "MAMMA MIA!"

2:00 = MOVIE MONDAY! - was moved because of the Zoo trip.

3:00 = MOVIE MONDAY! - continued.

THURSDAY, September 17

1:00 = TEA TIME - Learn about and enjoy some classic teas.

2:00 = GAMES DAY - We will be playing some group games.

3:00 = GAMES DAY - Wordle, Sudoku, and others.

FRIDAY, September 18

1:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - Come paint a picture!

2:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - Follow along with instructor.

3:00 = PAINTERS IN RECOVERY - continued.