Recipient of the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center Leadership Award 2012

H.E.A.R.T.S. (Hope, Empowerment, Advocacy, Recovery, Towards, Support)

Peer Support Center and Crisis Respite Center of Greater Nashua Region VIP.O. Box 1564

5 Pine Street Extension, Suite 1GNashua, NH 03060

An Adult Educational and Wellness CenterPhone (603) 882-8400

Fax (603) 882-8700

The Members’ Monthly NewsletterHours: 8am – 4pm Monday-Friday

Saturday 8 am – 12 pmE-Mail kenl-hearts@comcast.net E-Mail tomd-hearts@comcast.net

Web Site www.heartspsa.org

H.E.A.R.T.S. Warm Line is available seven nights a week

5 pm to 10 pm 1-800-306-4334

New Hampshire Suicide Hotline 1-800-852-3388 (NH only) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (press 1 for Veterans)

New Hampshire Statewide Addiction Crisis Line 1-844-711-4357New Hampshire Community Resources (dial) 211

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Front of Center & Member

H.E.A.R.T.S. NEWSLETTER AND SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 2018

H.E.A.R.T.S. Mission Statement

Our mission, as peers, is to support one another as people who are challenged by the daily effects of living with, coping with, and recovering from mental health issues. Everyone will be encouraged to develop relationships that will enable and empower each other’s worldview. In addition, our aim is to develop greater awareness of personal and relational patterns, to support and challenge each other through peer support, self-advocacy, empowerment, and education. Our ultimate goal is to achieve recovery and ongoing wellness.

WHAT’S INSIDE!

H.E.A.R.T.S. and Warm Line Information----------------------------------------------------Mission Statement, What’s Inside and H.E.A.R.T.S. Board of Directors-----------------Free Activities in Your Area----------------------------------------------------------------------Members’ Page (trivia questions, poetry, happy birthday)----------------------------------Educational Group and Consumer Information------------------------------------------------Consumer Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Consumer Information and Senior Centers Information--------------------------------------Peer Crisis Respite Centers in New Hampshire------------------------------------------------Monthly Schedules, daily groups, activities ---------------------------------------------------Monthly Schedules, daily groups, activities ---------------------------------------------------Last Page WHAM Agenda----------------------------------------------------------------------

A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.

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H.E.A.R.T.S. Board of Directors Executive Committee: Directors: Members’ Representative: Tim Lopez: President Sue Jordan Nick Perricone Stacie Laughton: Vice President Christine Graham Claire Peddle: Treasurer Scott Wellman Leanne Enos: Secretary Pat Worsley

The Board of Directors meets the third Thursday of the month, from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM. This is your opportunity to have a voice in your center. You can also serve on the board!

While the Board of Directors is your voice in your center the Consumer Council is your voice to the State. The Consumer Council meets every third Tuesday of the month in Concord from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM.

Transportation will be provided. Please see staff to sign up to attend.For those of you those are unable to attend the Council meeting in person the council starting a conference

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MEMBERS’ PAGE

“FEBRUARY IS LOVE YOUR LIBRARY MONTH”

Nashua Public LibraryStay warm and watch a movie;

More below

February 3, 2018Family Films: Despicable Me 3 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Rated PG | 90 mins.The villainous Balthazar Bratt, a former child star obsessed with the character he played in the 1980s, proves to be Gru’s most formidable nemesis to dateSponsored by the Friends of the Library. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Please, no food in the theater.LOCATION: NPL Theater

February 27, 2018Cinema Cabaret: Only the Brave 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Action | PG-13 | 134 mins.A group of elite firefighters risks everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire. Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.LOCATION: NPL Theater

Rogers Memorial Library, Hudson, NH

H.E.A.R.T.S. will be doing a 13 week WHAM (Whole Health Action Management) the course will be starting on February 27th this day will be an introduction to WHAM. The actual course will start March 6th and end on May 29th. (June 5th is a makeup day if needed.) All the classes will be on Tuesday’s from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. The course will be facilitated by Denise Green and Tom Doucette, Certified Facilitators of WHAM.

Look in the March Newsletter for information on our IPS course!

DCU Free Concert Series: The Proper Ladies: Victorian Love SongsSaturday, February 10 @ 2pm

(Snow date: February 11)On February 10, The Proper Ladies will sing classic love songs of the Victorian era. Come by before the concert and enjoy some traditional Victorian refreshments and create a Victorian Valentine for your loved one in the Children's Programming Room.

The DCU Free Concert series is possible through a generous grant from the Digital Credit Union. Free concerts are held the second Saturday of the month at 2pm.

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March Trivia Questions All answers found in monthly Schedule (last 2 pages)

Name the largest freshwater lake in the world? (Answer 1) Which is the only American state to begin with the letter 'p'? (Answer 2) Which cartoon dog has the initials "S.D." on his collar? (Answer 3) What is the unit of currency in India? (Answer 4)

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FREE ATTIVITIES IN YOUR NAIGHBORHOOD

So you think you can sing or know you can’t and just want to have fun. Here are a couple of places to try!

Open Mics in Nashua, NH (openmikes.org)Singers, songwriters and musicians of all kinds are invited to share their music with others in this unique setting. All performers are welcome to use our wireless mics, sound system, and professional grade baby grand piano to play the open mic set of your dreams in the beautiful NCMS Recital Hall. Performance slots are...Use this link https://openmikes.org/open-mics-in-Nashua-NH

Saturday, Feb 3Pine Street Eatery136 Pine St., Nashua, NH603-886-3501

Wednesday, Feb 7Riverwalk Cafe35 Railroad Square, Nashua, NH603-578-0200

Nashua Public Library February 1, 2018Job Corps Office Hours 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Job Corps is a free, residential, education and job training program for young adults ages 16 to 24. Job Corps connects you with the skills and education you need to get the career you want! On Thursdays between 2 pm and 4:30 pm, come to the library and meet with an admissions officer who can help you apply to the program. LOCATION: Medium Meeting Room

February 9, 2018AARP/VITA tax assistance is available at the library from February 2 - April 13:• Mondays and Wednesdays: 10 am - 7 pm• Fridays: 10 am - 2 pmAppointments are available but not required. You can make an appointment by dialing 2-1-1 or going to ndts.weebly.com.For more information dial 2-1-1.LOCATION: Large Meeting Room

February 13, 2018Cinema Cabaret: All Saints 6:30 PM - 8:20 PM Drama | Rated PG | 109 mins.Pastor Michael Spurlock tries to help a group of Burmese refugees who join his tiny failing church. Together they plant seeds for a future that just might save them all. Based on a true story.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LOCATION: NPL Theater

CONSUMER INFORMATION Consumer Peer Support

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.

NAMI CONNECTIONS is a free peer to peer facilitated support group for people living with mental illness. NAMI NH CONNECTION meets bi-weekly for 90 minutes, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm following a flexible structure without an educational format. Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Located at the John Mason Institute 20 Trafalagar Square, Suite 110 Conference Room, Nashua NH for more information contacts Tricia (978)204-2442 or Vicky (603) 552-3310.

Family Peer Support

NAMI Nashua meets every second Tuesday (Educational) and fourth Tuesday (Support, Caring and Sharing) of the month at St. Joseph School of Nursing in the Academic Building, Kinsley Street, Classroom A on the third floor. Contact Information: Norma or Scott 603-882-6771, Pam 603-888-6219 or by e-mail.

Consumers Voice to the State

Consumer Council Meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Mental Wellness in the state of New Hampshire. Consumer Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am, 105 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH. Continental breakfast is served. Consumer participation is encouraged. H.E.A.R.T.S. van provides transportation to and from Consumer Council. Van leaves at 9 am from H.E.A.R.T.S. and returns at about 1:00 pm.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI NH) 85 North State Streets, Concord, NH 03301 Phone 603-225-5359, E-Mail info@naminh.org A grassroots organization of families, consumers, professionals and other members is dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons of all ages affected by mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders through education, support and advocacy.

The Connect Program: Training Professionals and Communities in Suicide Prevention and Response including Surviving Suicide Loss, Grief Support Groups, Telling Your Own Story, Attempt Survivors and many more supports. Connect is a nationally designated Best Practice Program developed by NAMI–NH contact information, www.naminh.org, 603.225.5359 or 1.800.242.6264.

Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, 2 Quincy Street, Nashua, NHThe Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter (NSKS) is dedicated to providing shelter and food to that in need. The overall objective of the agency is to advocate, create, and operate programs and services that promote dignity and self-sufficiency for those we serve. To ensure that basic needs are addressed, the NSKS is committed to joining with others in a community-wide ethic of caring. Please call for information on their shelters. (603) 889-7770

Southern NH Rescue Mission (Spiritual based shelter) located at 40 Chestnut Street, Nashua, NH. 03060 (603) 889-3421 (noon meal)

Harbor Homes Emergency Shelter 14 Maple St, Nashua, NH 03060 -5-

EDUCATIONAL GROUP February 2, 2018 10:30 am

Tom Grinley, DirectorOffice of Consumer and Family Affairs

CONSUMER INFORMATION CONTINUED Medical, Medication and Psychiatric Care

The Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center offers primary and preventive health Dental, Eye Glasses, Psychiatric Care, Therapy and Case Management. Please check with Harbor Care health and Wellness Center for any new programs and insurances they may have added on.

Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, 8 Prospect Streets, Nashua, New Hampshire 603-577-2000

St. Joseph’s Hospital, 172 Kinsley Street, Nashua, New Hampshire 603-595-2000

Parkland Medical Center, 1 Parkland Drive, Derry, New Hampshire (603) 432-1500

Dartmouth Hitchcock, 2300 Southwood Drive, Nashua, New Hampshire 603-595-4000 (Urgent Care)

Lamprey Health Care, 22 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH 03060, (603) 883-1626 most programs have eligibility requirements based on your income, family size, and ability to pay. Lamprey Health Care is to provide high quality primary medical care and health related services with an emphasis on and to all Individual lifestyle management.

Greater Nashua Mental Health Center at Community Council is dedicated to helpingfamilies and individuals of all ages reach their full potential by providing state-of-the-art, evidence-based care that focuses on recovery. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment that places a high value on every person who comes through our doors.

We believe that by respecting people as they are, we can help them to become all that they wish to be. GNMHC is located at 7 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH 03060. (603) 889-6147.

Financial Support

Rental/Utilities Assistance: The Front Door 603-886-2866 Corpus Christi 603-598-1641 Southern NH Services 603-889-3440 City Welfare 603-589-4555 Catholic Charities 603-889-6431

Senior Centers in our region

Hudson Council on Aging, Town Hall of Hudson, 12 School Street, (603) 886-6000Merrimack Senior Citizens Club, John O’Leary Adult Center, 4 Church St, Merrimack, NH, Contact: Irene Jennies (603) 424-2362

70 Temple Street, Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM, Thurs. open till 8PM Contact Eileen Gormley (603) 816-2642. Milford Area Senior Center

Seniors meet every Friday at the Wadleigh Memorial Library (Keyes room) is Game Day for the Milford Area Seniors 10:00am - 12:00pm, 49 Nashua Street, Milford, NH. Brookline Senior Center The seniors also meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday’s of the month, 10 am - 2 pm. Brookline Senior Center, Brusch Hall, 36 Main Street, Brookline, NHState Committee on Aging (SCOA) identifying concerns of older citizens and make recommendations to the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS) regarding policy and procedures to protect the wellbeing, rights and quality of life of older citizens. This committee meets Monday of each month for additional information contact Kathy Minaert at 603-271-9201 or sends an e-mail to. -6-

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H.E.A.R.T.S. Peer Crisis Respite Center is an alternative to hospitalization. If a Consumer feels unsafe at home, but does not feel the need for hospitalization, or does not qualify for hospitalization Peer Crisis Respite can be a better option. Our Crisis Respite Center is a two bedroom apartment and is Handicap Accessible. Our Peer Crisis Respite is staffed by Consumers with lived experience, trained in the model of Intentional Peer Support, WRAP, and Trauma informed Crisis Respite. Peer staff is available to support guests twenty four hours a day seven days a week. The only requirement is we ask our guests to be able to take their own medication, and cook and clean up after themselves. Guests can stay from one to seven days, with only one stay in a thirty day period. Guests will be offered positive reinforcing discussions along with goal setting. You are encouraged to write a WRAP®, Daily Maintenance Plan for yourself. Through a private entrance guests have the opportunity to take part in our peer support center’s discussions and to socialize with other peers. You are able to come and go about your life each day; we just ask that you communicate with us when you are leaving and when you will return. There is no cost to stay in the Peer Crisis Respite Center. We have transportation available to quests.

RESPITE CENTER’S IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

The Stepping Stone Peer Support

and Respite Center 108 Pleasant Street

Claremont, NH 03743Crisis Respite: (888) 582-0920 or (603)

543-1388

Monadnock Area Peer Support Agency

4 Beaver StreetKeene, NH 03431

Telephone: (603) 352-5093or (866) 352-5093

H.E.A.R.T.S. Peer Support Center and

Peer Crisis Respite Center5 Pine Street Extension

Suite 1GNashua, New Hampshire

Conway Peer Support Center

6 Main StreetConway, NH 03818

Telephone: (603) 447-1765

H.E.A.R.T.S. Peer Support Center Groups/Activities Schedule for February Page 1 of Schedule

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYFEBRUARY 14th

VALENTINES DAY GIFT

SELECTIONS RATHER THAN THE $100 ROSES

Make him/her a heart shaped pizza

Write him/her a love letter

Give him/her the $100

Cont. next column

Give him/her a gift they would

not like

Give him/her a heart shaped

box of sugar free chocolates

Tell him/her about the best

date that each of you had

(hopefully it is one that you had

together)

Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both named Valentine on Feb. 14 of different years in the 3rd century A.D. Their martyrdom was honored by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine's Day.

1 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 amWRAP® Discussion

1:15 pm-2:00 pmIPS Discussion

2 8:30 Check-in

10:30 am Needle Work

11:00 am BINGO

1:00 pm-2 pmEmployment Classes

2:15 pm-2:30 pmWeekend PlanningArts & Crafts, Movies, Karaoke, WII All Day

3 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11 am Members Wellness Discussion

11 am-12 pm Clean-up

5 8:30 Check-in10:15 am-11:00 am Weekend Discussion

10:30 am Moxie

12 pm Creative Writingand/or week planning

12:45 pm-1:30 pmAdult Learning

2:00 pm-2:30 pmIPS® Discussion

6 8:30 Check-in10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion

WHAM Course 10:30 am-12 pm

11:15 am-12:00 pmWomen’s GroupMen’s Group YOGA CLASS 12 NOON

2:00 pm-2:45 pmIPS® Discussion

7 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 amWRAP® Discussion

11:15 am-12:30 pmNutrition Class/Cooking

1:15 pm-2:00 pmIPS® Discussion

8 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 amWRAP® Discussion

1:15 pm-2:00 pmIPS Discussion

9 8:30 Check-in

10:30 am Needle Work

11:00 am Member’s Meeting

2:15 pm-2:30 pmWeekend PlanningArts & Crafts, Movies, Karaoke, WII All Day

10 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11 am Members Wellness Discussion

11 am-12 pm Clean-up

12 8:30 Check-in10:15 am-11:00 am Weekend Discussion

10:30 am Moxie

12 pm Creative Writingand/or week planning

12:45 pm-1:30 pmAdult Learning

2:00 pm-2:30 pmIPS® Discussion

13 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion

WHAM Course 10:30 am-12 pm

11:15 am-12:00 pmWomen’s GroupMen’s Group

YOGA CLASS 12 NOON2:00 pm-2:45 pmIPS® Discussion

14 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion

11:15 am-12:30 pmNutrition Class/Cooking

1:15 pm-2:00 pmIPS® Discussion

15 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 amWRAP® Discussion

12:30 pm-1:00 pmConfidentiality

1:15 pm-2:00 pmIPS Discussion

16 8:30 Check-in

10:30 am Needle Work

2:15 pm-2:30 pmWeekend Planning

Arts & Crafts, Movies, Karaoke, WII All Day

17 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am Members Wellness Discussion

11 am-12 pm Clean-up

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20 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion

WHAM Course 10:30 am-12 pm

11:15 am-12:00 pmWomen’s GroupMen’s Group

YOGA CLASS 12 NOON

2:00 pm-2:45 pmIPS® Discussion

21 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion

11:15 am-12:30 pmNutrition Class/Cooking

1:15 pm-2:00 pmIPS® Discussion

22 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 amWRAP® Discussion

12:30 pm-1:00 pmConfidentiality

1:15 pm-2:00 pmIPS Discussion

23 8:30 Check-in

10:30 am Needle Work

2:15 pm-2:30 pmWeekend Planning

Arts & Crafts, Movies, Karaoke, WII All Day

24 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am Members Wellness Discussion

11 am-12 pm Clean-up

26 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am Weekend Discussion

10:30 am Moxie

12 pm Creative Writingand/or week planning

12:45 pm-1:30 pmAdult Learning

2:00 pm-2:30 pmIPS® Discussion

27 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion

WHAM Course 10:30 am-12 pm

11:15 am-12:00 pmWomen’s GroupMen’s Group

YOGA CLASS 12 NOON

2:00 pm-2:45 pmIPS® Discussion

28 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion

11:15 am-12:30 pmNutrition Class/Cooking

1:15 pm-2:00 pmIPS® Discussion

Volunteer at your local animal

shelterHudson Animal

Shelter1 Constitution

DriveJana McMillan603-889-7387

Humane Society for Greater

Nashua24 Ferry Road603-889-2275

“Who could use WRAP? This plan could be

used by anyone who

wants to create positive change in the way they

feel, or increase their enjoyment of

life.”

Mary EllenCopeland

Intentional Peer Support is a way of thinking about

and inviting transformative

relationships. ... IPS relationships

are viewed as partnerships that invite and inspire

both parties to learn and grow,

rather than as one person needing to

'help' another.Shery Mead

The untold story of Presidents Day holiday that you may not know (unless you’re as old as I am)Washington's Birthday officially honors the life and work of George Washington, the first president of the United States. The day commemorates past presidents of the USA. Washington's Birthday is sometimes known as Presidents' Day. This is because while most states have adopted Washington's Birthday, some states officially celebrate Presidents' Day.The US federal holiday is on the third Monday of February each year, but records show that George Washington's birthday is on February 22.Washington's Birthday was first celebrated as a holiday in the District of Columbia in 1880. It was made a federal holiday in 1885. The holiday was originally held on the anniversary of George Washington's birth, on February 22. In 1971, this holiday was moved to the third Monday in February.

BELOW IS THE WHAM (WHOLE HEALTH ACTION MANAGEMENT) AGENDA. THE COURSE WILL START FEBRUARY 27, 2018. THE 27TH WILL BE AN OVERVIEW OF WHAM.

THIS WILL BE A 13 WEEK COURSE. PUTTING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TOGETHER!-9-

WHAMWhole Health Action Management

Agenda 2018

All classes are 10:30 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday’s

March 6: Sessions 1, 2 Introduction and the Science of stressMarch 13: Sessions 3 Improving your Health-Diet, Exercise, Sleep

March 20: Activity Day Healthy Walk (Those who cannot will do chair exercises)

March 27: Sessions 4, 6 The power of human connection and connecting with more than self

April 3: Activity Day Cooking healthy snacks April 10: Session 5 Maintaining a Positive Attitude

April 17: Session 7 Health Risks, Screenings and Shared Decision Making

April 24: Review and catching up day, word search

May 1: Sessions 8, 9, 10 Keys to success, IMPACT criteria

May 8: Whole Health goal weeks 1, 2

May 15: Go over weeks 1, 2 Whole Health goal weeks 3, 4, 5

May 22: Whole Health Goals Weeks 6, 7, 8 Review

May 29: BINGO! & Certificate of Completion June 5: Make up day if needed

The untold story of Presidents Day holiday that you may not know (unless you’re as old as I am)Washington's Birthday officially honors the life and work of George Washington, the first president of the United States. The day commemorates past presidents of the USA. Washington's Birthday is sometimes known as Presidents' Day. This is because while most states have adopted Washington's Birthday, some states officially celebrate Presidents' Day.The US federal holiday is on the third Monday of February each year, but records show that George Washington's birthday is on February 22.Washington's Birthday was first celebrated as a holiday in the District of Columbia in 1880. It was made a federal holiday in 1885. The holiday was originally held on the anniversary of George Washington's birth, on February 22. In 1971, this holiday was moved to the third Monday in February.

BELOW IS THE WHAM (WHOLE HEALTH ACTION MANAGEMENT) AGENDA. THE COURSE WILL START FEBRUARY 27, 2018. THE 27TH WILL BE AN OVERVIEW OF WHAM.

THIS WILL BE A 13 WEEK COURSE. PUTTING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TOGETHER!-9-