Welcome to Future Directions
A place to connect, create, heal, and grow
September 25, 2026
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Dear Members,
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On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the Governing Board for the ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County approved the 2027 fiscal budget and Future Directions was not awarded a contract for next year.
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This does not necessarily mean that Future Directions will cease operations on December 31, 2026. Â I am diligently investigating alternate sources of funding, addressing the concerns the ADAMHS Board had with our proposal, and reaching out to other agencies as possible partners.
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A significant issue going forward is that Future Directions needs to generate its own revenue to cover capital purchases and repairs for the building. One way to increase funds is through more wood crafts, which sell very well at the shows we have done. We plan to add more events and make more puzzles. The other avenue for funds is to bill Medicaid for our peer support services. But to see if this second option works for us, we need to know how many of you are on Medicaid. We are just taking a count, not recording anything. So, please let us know so that we can continue to serve you as we have been for the past 37 years, and thank you, everyone, for your ongoing support.
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Sincerely,
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J.J. Commisso
Executive Director, Future Directions
Your Needs
Our solutions
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Certified Peer Recovery
Support: one-on-one and groups -
Drop-in center
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Fun activities and programs
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Certified art therapy practitioner
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Arts & crafts
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Painters in Recovery
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Fitness area
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Garden club
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Field trips
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Movie Monday
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Coffee and snacks
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Education not only helps members understand their own issues, but with local outreach, it also reduces stigma in the community.
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Arts & crafts helps teach patience, improves fine motor skills, and enhances basic work skills.
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Group interaction with fellow peers improves social skills, allows everyone’s opinion to be heard, and boosts self-confidence through the sharing of ideas.
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Exercise triggers the release of mood-boosting chemicals like endorphins and serotonin in the brain, which can reduce stress and anxiety while enhancing self-esteem.
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Additionally, members can just simply relax, grab a snack, enjoy some coffee, watch television, and enjoy a safe place outside of their normal routine and home environment.
Peer support facilitates individuals living full, independent lives.
We offer:
Future Directions is a non-profit peer-run drop-in center for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
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