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.neet 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 NOVEMBER 2017

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 ---------------------------------------------------Veteran’s Day Tribute-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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. Douglas MacArthur

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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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FREE ACTIVITIES IN YOUR AREA

WINTER HOLIDAY STROLL 2017

Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Great American Downtown in partnership with the City of Nashua, coordinates a free and open to the public holiday street fair called the Winter Holiday Stroll. The event begins with a candle lit procession from City Hall down a closed Main Street to the lighting of the City Christmas tree. The lighting ceremony is followed by indoor and outdoor performances and attractions across over 40 venues throughout Downtown Nashua, NH. This long-standing tradition, which sees over 30,000 visitors each year, is driven by community support by way of donations and the efforts and talents of our volunteers. Our performance application for this event is now live. We invite performers of all kind to apply to participate in this event and share their talents. Please feel free to share this with all your contacts that may be interested, and invite them to apply. Thank you again, from the bottom of our heart, to all past and future performers who make this celebration of the Winter Holidays possible! Above are pictures from Winter Holiday Stroll 2016.

Nashua Public Library November 13, 2017Unlaunched Voices: An Evening with Walt Whitman 6:00 PM-8 PM in the NPL TheaterFriends of the Library Annual MeetingActor Stephen Collins portrays poet Walt Whitman on the evening of his 70th birthday, reminiscing about the experiences that led to the creation of Leaves of Grass. He also recalls “the most important work of my life”– nursing wounded soldiers during the Civil War.The Friends of the Library invite both members and nonmembers to attend this event.6 pm: Refreshment social6:30 pm Brief business meeting, followed by the performanceLOCATION: NPL Theater

November 19, 2017 Symphony NH Chamber Players Concert 2:00 PM-3:30 PMJoin us for a free concert sponsored by Symphony NH and the Nashua Public Library. LOCATION: Chandler Memorial Wing

Rogers Memorial Library, Hudson NH

DCU Sponsors a free concert on the second Saturday of each month at 2PM. This month performers are "Two Old Friends" Emery Hutchins and Jim Prendergast. A Two Old Friends performance will give you plaintive ballads

and foot stomping shout tunes; soaring instrumental solos, traditional Irish tunes, and story-telling. There is truly something for everyone. This month's performance is co-sponsored by The Friends of the Library and NH Humanities. 

Date: Saturday, November 11, 2017Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pmLocation: Rodgers Memorial Library Campus

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MEMBERS’ PAGE

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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During my young years, my entire Aunt’s (3) and Uncles (4) along with all of my cousins (best guest 15 or more). We all meet at my grandmother house for Thanksgiving. We always had a great time and wonderful memories. Back then the adults sat at one table and the younger sat at another table. Everyone left with over stuffed bellies. Judy D.

Paul and I started a new tradition for Thanksgiving. Instead of cooking dinner for the two of us, we get into the car north to Harts Turkey Farm Restaurant in Meredith, NH. It is a very nice day, because Harts goes all out. In case you have to wait, they provide a tent where you can enjoy their appetizers and drinks. The food is delicious and it is nice it is nice to sit, relax and enjoy your meal. Judy Staples

THANKGIVING DAY

I remember the smell of the Turkey cooking in the oven. Opening oven the oven door to baste it every so often all the fixings, mashed potatoes, squash, gravy I good go on and on. Becky Wood

I remember hiving great Turkey diner an Aunt Holly’s. I saw my Nephew Angelo and my sister too. I saw my brother Norman and his daughter. I ate a lot of Turkey and ham that day. We ate a lot of pumpkin pie to. Jamie Combs

I can remember the last Thanksgiving I spent with my mom before she passed away. It was at my brother in-laws son’s house. We had a great time with his family. His twin boys took us out for a walk after eating a great turkey dinner. My mom loved seeing the kids so happy. I am very thankful for sharing that day with my mom. Lisa Collado

My favorite memories of Thanksgiving Day were the traditional Nashua High School vs Bishop Guerton football games. Every year my father my father would bring me and my brothers to see it. I went to Nashua High School South and was lucky, because they usually won. And of course mom’s cooking afterwards. Sorry mom! Stephen Herbert

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. www.dbsanashua.org

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 nashuanami@gmail.com.

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, 603.225.5359 or 1.800.242.6264.

Meals and Shelters

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 (603) 882-5451 -5-

CONSUMER INFORMATION CONTINUED Medical, Medication and Psychiatric Care

At 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 at (603) 821-7788.

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 has 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 prevention and lifestyle management to all individuals.

Greater Nashua Mental Health Center at Community Council is dedicated to helping families 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 St, 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) 424-2362Nashua Senior Activity Center, 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,

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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 Drop-In Center

Association 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 November Page 1 of ScheduleMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Don’t forget Consumer Council the 3rd Tuesday

of the month.

Don’t forget this is your

voice!

Ask about free ride!

1 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

2 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 amWRAP® Discussion

1:15 pm-2:00 pmIPS Discussion

3 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

4 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11 am Members Wellness Discussion

11 am-12 pm Clean-up

6 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

7 8:30 Check-in10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion

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

NEW!!!!! YOGA CLASS 12 NOON

2:00 pm-2:45 pmIPS® Discussion

8 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

9 8:30 Check-in

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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

14 8:30 Check-in10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion11:15 am-12:00 pmWomen’s GroupMen’s Group

NEW!!!!! YOGA CLASS 12 NOON

1:00pm-1:30pm Smoking Reduction2:00 pm-2:45 pmIPS® Discussion

15 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

16 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 amWRAP® Discussion

12:30 pm-1:00 pmConfidentiality

1:15 pm-2:00 pmIPS Discussion

17 8:30 Check-in

10:30 am Needle Work

1 pm-2 pmEmploymentClasses

2:15 pm-2:30 pmWeekend Planning

Arts & Crafts, Movies, Karaoke, WII All Day

18 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 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

21 8:30 Check-in10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion

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

NEW!!!!! YOGA CLASS 12 NOON

1:00pm-1:30pm Smoking Reduction

2:00 pm-2:45 pmIPS® Discussion

22 8:30 Check-in

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27 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

28 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion

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

NEW!!!!! YOGA CLASS 12 NOON

1:00pm-1:30pm Smoking Reduction

2:00 pm-2:45 pmIPS® Discussion

29 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

30 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am

WRAP® Discussion

1:15 pm-2:00 pmIPS Discussion

Veterans Day is an official United States public holiday, observed annually on November 11th that honors military veterans; that is, persons who served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I; major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. The United States previously observed Armistice Day. The U.S. holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.

African American 369th Infantry Regiment WW 1 February 23, 1945 IWO, JIMA WW II

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