Future Directions COS

Future Directions is a peer run organization 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 and members creatively fashion all the group topics, like Depression During the Holidays or Living Single. Our arts and crafts have everything from making old fashioned wood toys to painting ceramics. We have all supplies and tools for knitting, crocheting, leather working, beading, canvas painting, and other kinds of projects.

To All Members:

Because the structure of Future Directions was built into a hillside, half of the first floor is underground. That side where the parking lot is has poor irrigation, leading to water dripping down the back wall of the arts & crafts room, men’s bathroom, and television lounge. While this has been a known issue, the effect has recently worsened, causing water to seep into the electrical outlets and the ceiling wiring on that wall.

The property owner, Eden Inc., is aware of the problem and is working on a permanent solution to the issue. That means a major excavation digging out the entire back of the building to install waterproofing measures and improve the drainage. However, this project will take some time to develop. We currently have no start date nor timetable for completion.

As such, the first-floor power must be turned off when it is raining, which eliminates two-thirds of our programming. Therefore, until further notice, Future Directions will be closed on days when it rains in the morning or forecast to rain in the afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but the safety of our members is our number one priority and, for now, this is our safest option.

Sincerely,

-J.J. Commisso, Executive Director

Schedule for April 15th through April 19th

EVERY DAY

09:00 = OPEN

10:00 = RESOURCE HOUR

11:00 = SUPPORT STAFF MEETING

12:00 = CHECK-IN

MONDAY - April 15

CLOSED DUE TO ELECTRICAL ISSUE

TUESDAY - April 16

01:00 = ALONE OR TOGETHER - Discuss your preference on dealing with issues.

02:00 = PEER SUPPORT - A safe place to share how you are feeling.

WEDNESDAY - April 17

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER AND CONTINUED ELECTRICAL ISSUE

THURSDAY - April 18

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER AND CONTINUED ELECTRICAL ISSUE

FRIDAY - April 19

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER AND CONTINUED ELECTRICAL ISSUE

MONDAY - April 22

01:00 = MONDAY AT THE MOVIES! - "Trolls"

02:00 = MONDAY AT THE MOVIES! - continued.

TUESDAY - April 23

01:00 = BIPOLAR DISORDER - A clinical look at this disorder.

02:00 = YOUR FAVORITE SONG - Share with us your favorite music.

WEDNESDAY - April 24

01:00 = HEALING FROM HURT - Learn how to look at your self in a positive light.

02:00 = AIR HOCKEY - Let's move and have some friendly competition!

THURSDAY - April 25

01:00 = PERSISTENCE IN RECOVERY - When things are tough, keep on going.

02:00 = PEER SUPPORT - Share with us how you are doing in a safe space.

FRIDAY - April 26

01:00 = MEMBERSHIP MEETING - Join us for news and discuss issues.

02:00 = AFFIRMATION ART CRAFT - A positive art project that will lift your spirits.

EVERY DAY

03:00 = OPEN DISCUSSION - One-on-one time with staff available.