On the Road’s Team Get’s Stronger
September
2016
Points of Interest
Consumer Council Meeting
Tuesday
September 20th
10:00 - 1:00
Concord, NH
Transportation Sign Up
At the Centers
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday
September 8th - 6:00pm
Congratulations to Paula Baker (third row center), our Team Leader in
Derry for completing her recent training to be an Intentional Peer Support
Trainer! No small feat! We’re so proud of you!!! Whoo-Hoo!
What this means for On the Road to Wellness (OTRTW) is that we have,
on site, a well trained, well versed individual who now, not only practices
Intentional Peer Support, but is well equipped to coach, train, encourage,
and model the principles and precepts of IPS to other staff and members
alike.
OTRTW is delighted to not only have
Paula as a valuable resource for our
own agency, but to be a part of a
state-wide team of trainers to invest
in the lives of others so that those
wrestling with their mental health can
find true wellness … intentionally!
Manchester
Peer Center
Member Attendance
Encouraged
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Manchester
Wednesday, September 21st
Derry
Thursday, September 22nd
See Calendars for Times
“Plenty of people miss their
share of happiness, not
because they never found it,
but because they
didn’t stop to enjoy it.”
-William Feather
What Will Be Your Dash?
Recently while waiting in my doctor’s office I had the opportunity
to read a short article by Greg Winslow, a pastor of a local church,
that set me to thinking. The article is about the “Dash” that we see
on most grave stones in the cemetery, you know, the one between
the year you were born and the year you died.
So I ask you, what will your dash say about you? Will it say you
were kind and gentle, or insensitive and rude? Will it say you were
a voice of hope and wisdom, or will say you were the voice of fear
and disdain. Will it say you were a people person, one who had the time to listen to hear what
people were saying or not saying, like the “untold story,” or were you impervious to another’s plea
for help?
Yes, we all will have a dash, there is no escaping this reality. However, we are given the opportunity
of defining the dash! We go past a myriad of opportunities to define our dash every day of our lives.
Many times without even thinking about the dash.
I have been thinking about my dash and reflecting about redefining my dash. It is never too late to
make an adjustment. It isn’t always easy, but it can be done! Intentional Peer Support and On the
Road to Wellness has taught me that it is possible. Members have taught me some very valuable
lessons. Perhaps most importantly is to be a good listener and listen for the untold story with
compassion and sensitivity.
Lastly, I humbly ask you to examine your “dash.” If you find it “wanting,” I hope you will be granted
the courage and wisdom to redefine your “dash” of life so it becomes a legacy that will inspire others!
Always with positive thoughts and hope for your wellness!
ON THE ROAD TO WELLNESS
13 Orange Street · Manchester, NH 03104
12 Birch Street · Derry, NH 03038
Phone: (603) 623-4523 · Fax (603) 623-2873
Phone: (603) 552-3177 · Fax (603) 552-3179
[email protected]
[email protected]
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30; Sat 8:30-12:30 Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30; Sat 8:30-12:30
Come Celebrate With Us at the 27th Annual Derryfest!!
Derryfest … Derry’s beloved annual town fair! It’s one of Derry’s greatest and most
beloved traditions!!! This year, Derryfest is being held on …
Come check out On the Road to Wellness’ booth at Derryfest!
On the Road’s Derry Center is providing transportation to Derryfest, and home from
the event, for those who would like to sign up for a two-hour slot to volunteer at On
the Road’s booth. Call or visit our new center on 45 South Main Street for details!
Hope to See You There!
ON THE ROAD TO WELLNESS
Visit us on the Web: http://www.otrtw.org
Member 10-Minute Phone Line
Manchester (603) 623-0652 · Derry (603) 552-3178
Warm Line Services Available Nightly
5:00pm-10:00pm
1-800-306-4334
MANCHESTER - SEPTEMBER
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
2
1
Group Meets
Wednesdays
1:30pm
Thursday
Sept 8th @ 6:00pm
Wellness
Recovery
Action
Plan
4
Moving Toward
9:30am
___________________
Tues, Sept 20th
10:00am – 1:00pm
YOU MATTER!
11:30am
___________________
*What is IPS:
Three Principles
11:30am
_____________
Sign up at the
Center
Reading for Inspiration
1:30pm
Members’ Choice
1:30pm
Members
Encouraged to Attend
6
CLOSED
7
8
Communication
9:30am
__________________
CLOSED
YOU MATTER!
11:30am
___________________
*What is IPS:
Three Principles
11:30am
_____________
W.R.A.P.
Group
1:30pm
Reading for Inspiration
1:30pm
Members’ Choice
1:30pm
CLOSED
Gratitude
9:30am
__________________
Being Strong
11:30am
__________________
18
Communication
9:30am
__________________
Walking Group
11:30am
_________________
Creative Healing
11:30pm
__________________
Dealing with Grief
1:30pm
W.R.A.P.
Group
1:30pm
20
19
CLOSED
21
Being Strong
11:30am
__________________
Keeping Sober
1:30pm
26
25
CLOSED
Community Meeting
12:00pm
Opening @ 12:30
_________________
Dealing with Grief
1:30pm
27
17
Moving Toward
9:30am
___________________
Wisdom
9:30am
_____________
YOU MATTER!
11:30am
___________________
*What is IPS:
Ten Values
11:30am
_____________
Reading for Inspiration
1:30pm
22
Communication
9:30am
__________________
Gratitude
9:30am
__________________
16
15
Social Gathering
9:30am
_________________
Keeping Sober
1:30pm
23
24
Wisdom
9:30am
_____________
Moving Toward
9:30am
___________________
YOU MATTER!
11:30am
___________________
*What is IPS:
Three Principles
11:30am
_____________
Reading for Inspiration
1:30pm
Members’ Choice
1:30pm
__________________
W.R.A.P.
Group
1:30pm
28
29
30
Wisdom
9:30am
_____________
Communication
9:30am
__________________
Moving Toward
9:30am
___________________
Being Strong
11:30am
__________________
Creative Healing
11:30pm
__________________
YOU MATTER!
11:30am
___________________
*What is IPS:
Three Principles
11:30am
_____________
W.R.A.P.
Group
1:30pm
Reading for Inspiration
1:30pm
Members’ Choice
1:30pm
Opening @ 12:30
_________________
Dealing with Grief
1:30pm
Movie
Members’ Choice
1:30pm
Gratitude
9:30am
__________________
Keeping Sober
1:30pm
Music
Appreciation
Board Meeting
6:00pm Manchester
14
13
12
Member’s Choice
10
Wisdom
9:30am
_____________
Creative Healing
11:30pm
__________________
Opening @ 12:30
_________________
Dealing with Grief
1:30pm
11
9
Moving Toward
9:30am
___________________
Saturday
3
Wisdom
9:30am
_____________
CONSUMER
COUNCIL
Manchester
Peer Center
5
Friday
Member Choice
DERRY - SEPTEMBER
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
COMPUTER 101 &
PEER
EMPLOYMENT
SUPPORT IS
AVAILABLE BY
APPOINTMENT IF
INTERESTED ON A
6
5
11:30PM
____
TASKS & VALUES
1:30PM
7
8
9
HOPE
10:30AM
____
ANGER MANAGEMENT
10:30AM
____
MUSIC APPRECIATION
11:30AM
____
INTENTIONALLY
PRACTICING IPS
11:30PM
____
JOURNALING
1:30PM
KINDNESS & GRATITUDE
11:30PM
____
CREATIVE ARTS
1:30PM
11
12
13
14
10
PANDORA’S VOICE
LIVING HISTORY
10:30AM
____
CLOSED
TASKS & VALUES
1:30PM
15
10:30AM
__
KARAOKE
CREATIVE WRITING
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
1:30PM
16
DAY
10:30AM
____
10-30AM
____
MEN’S GROUP
11:30AM
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STAFF MTG
12:45
____
BOOKWORM GROUP
1:30PM
18
19
CREATIVE WRITING
10:30AM
____
CLOSED
25
INTENTIONALLY
PRACTICING IPS
11:30PM
____
KINDNESS & GRATITUDE
11:30PM
____
21
MUSIC APPRECIATION
11:30AM
____
BOOKWORM GROUP
CREATIVE ARTS
1:30PM
1:30PM
27
TASKS & VALUES
1:30PM
22
17
PANDORA’S VOICE
10:30AM
__
A STRONGER YOU
11:30PM
____
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
1:30PM
23
ANGER MANAGEMENT
10:30AM
____
LIVING HISTORY
10:30AM
____
MEN’S GROUP
11:30AM
____
26
LAUGHING GROUP
10:30AM
____
JOURNALING
1:30PM
CREATIVE ARTS
1:30PM
20
HOPE
10:30AM
____
MACK’S APPLES
LONDONDERRY
LEAVING CTR AT 10AM
DETAILS & SIGN-UPS
REQUIRED AT CTR
__
JOURNALING
1:30PM
28
CELEBRATE SEPT BD
____
24
10:30AM
____
A STRONGER YOU
11:30PM
____
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
1:30PM
TASKS & VALUES
1:30PM
29
30
CONVERSATIONS OF
CLOSED
CREATIVE WRITING
10:30AM
____
LIVING HISTORY
MEN’S GROUP
11:30AM
____
MUSIC APPRECIATION
11:30AM
____
BOOKWORM GROUP
CREATIVE ARTS
1:30PM
1:30PM
*DENOTES NEW GROUP
10:30AM
____
HOPE
10:30AM
____
LAUGHING GROUP
10:30AM
____
PANDORA’S VOICE
10:30AM
____
INTENTIONALLY
PRACTICING IPS
11:30PM
____
KINDNESS & GRATITUDE
11:30PM
____
A STRONGER YOU
11:30PM
____
TASKS & VALUES
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
1:30PM
1:30PM
JOURNALING
1:30PM
DERRYFEST
AT
MCGREGOR PARK DERRY
10-4
SEE DETAILS
INSIDE
NEWSLETTER
PANDORA’S VOICE
KINDNESS & GRATITUDE
11:30PM
____
COMMUNITY MTG.
12:30PM
WEEKEND
RELIEF
A STRONGER YOU
11:30PM
____
CONVERSATIONS OF
CLOSED
WEEKEND
RELIEF
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
1:30PM
CONVERSATIONS OF
CLOSED
3
A STRONGER YOU
11:30PM
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KINDNESS & GRATITUDE
Sign up at the
Center
Saturday
PANDORA’S VOICE
10:30AM
__
LAUGHING GROUP
10:30AM
____
Tues, Sept. 20th
10AM - 1PM
DETAILS
4
2
CONSUMER
COUNCIL
1 TO 1 BASIS
ASK AT CTR FOR
Friday
WEEKEND
RELIEF
Groups are Great Tools to Grow in Your Wellness
Manchester Peer Center Groups
 You Matter!
 Keeping Sober
 Dealing with Grief
 Gratitude
 Dealing with Anger
 Social Gathering
 Moving Toward
 W.R.A.P. (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
 Communication
 Being Strong (New Group)
 Laughing Group
 Walking Group (Weather Permitting)
 Open Reflections
 What is IPS: Ten Values
 Reading for Inspiration
 What is IPS: Three Principles
 Wisdom (New Group)
 Life’s Healing Choices (Recovery Focused)
 Creative Healing
Groups meet weekly, and at different times and days of the week. Check the inserted calendar for days and times when
the groups you may want to access meet. Check our website (www.otrtw.org) for detailed descriptions for each group.
Derry Peer Center Groups
 Bookworm Group
 Moving Towards
 Creative Writing
 Wellness Games/Activities
 Dual Recovery Anonymous
 Creative Arts
 Music Appreciation
 A Stronger You
 Words*
 Conversations Of Hope
 Living History*
 Laughing Group
 What Would You Do*
 Pandora’s Voice
 Check-In
 Men’s Group
 A Healthier You*
 Kindness & Gratitude
 Journaling
 Tasks & Values
 Intro to Drawing
 Understanding & Managing Your Emotions
 Inner Child
*Denotes New Group
NH MHPAC
The NH Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council (formerly BHAC) advocates for adults, children and youth with serious mental health challenges.
The meetings are quarterly (October, January, April, July) on the second Tuesday of the month from 10AM to 2PM. Meetings are held in the Fox Chapel of the Main Building at 105 Pleasant St. For more information contact: MHBG State Planner: Beth Anne Nichols : [email protected]
Derry’s Open House a Success
We want to express our deepest
gratitude for those who made the
move to our new facilities in Derry a
great success … our Board of
Directors for their supportive
decision to make the move; to the
Town of Derry for giving us
permission to occupy the space; to
our landlord for trusting us and
working with us in the process; to
the hard-working staff who packed,
planned, sparkle-cleaned the old site,
and then made the new space alive,
inviting, and fully functional. And,
maybe most importantly, our
members, who now only participated
in all the things mentioned above, but
have grown in their wellness
sufficiently that it has inspired others
to do the same … the result …
others seeing your victories and
wanting the same in their lives, which
caused us to out-grow the facilities we were in to where we are now. To say, “Great Job” falls too
short of what you’ve accomplished. Great job, nonetheless … you truly keep us moving toward!
Lastly, thank you to all who came out to celebrate with us … Board members, local supporters,
other peer agencies, members and more. Thank you for believing in us!
Apple Picking Adventure
MACK’S APPLES in LONDONDERRY
Wednesday, Sept 21st
Leaving Derry’s Peer Center @ 10:00am
Details are at the Center
Sign-ups are Required!!!
On the Road to Recovery, Inc
PO Box 1721
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Manchester, NH 03105-1721
Manchester, NH
Permit No. 1217
Ours is a House of Respect
Come Join Our NAMIWalk Team!!!
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Soccer Fields on South Fruit Street, Concord
Want more information? Call or come by either Peer Center
Join the Team Online!
http://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=9478