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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 [email protected] E-Mail [email protected]

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 APRIL 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 ---------------------------------------------------WHAM Agenda-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------IPS 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

call to each center so that everyone who wants to attend can do so without leaving their center. -2-

Change Direction NH: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness Hon. John T. Broderick, former Chief Justice of the NH Supreme Court INFORMATION PAGES 4 & 9

Members Corner

One week for our WRAP group (Wellness Recovery Action Plan), we discussed strategies for boosting self-esteem, including changing negative thoughts to positive ones. Members were then asked to craft a positive statement of self-worth and share it (if they pleased) with the group. Anonyms member

H.E.A.R.T.S. will be doing a 13 week WHAM (Whole Health Action Management.) The course started 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. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US, BECAUSE OF THE SNOW STORMS WE HAVE YET TO REALLY START.

Your IPS course starts on the 29th of March. Look for the agenda tagging along the end of this newsletter. Do not miss out. The signup sheet still has space for more members or not members, to sign up!!!! The facilitators will be Cindy Moher and Nick Perricone, Certified Facilitators of IPS IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US, BECAUSE OF THE SNOW STORMS WE HAVE YET TO REALLY START.

Who said that spring is not here? Inside plastic greenhouse and have started the plants for their garden? The members have started Sweet Peppers, Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce, Carrots, Italian Parsley, Oregano Giant Radish and Tomato which will be bought already started. After everything is planted they will see if there is room for more. Everyone is looking forward to transplanting the starter plants outside and caring for them. All of these herbs and vegetables will be used by our Nutrition group to make healthy and nutritious meals. The timing is perfect as we have an expert coming to help us with our garden. See below.

Rachel Moccini, MSUniversity of New Hampshire Coop Extension

April 5, 201810:30 am-12:00 pm

LET’S FIND OUT TOGETHER HOW TO GROW A BETTER GARDEN!

What We Like About Spring

I love spring because the days are getting longerSummer is closerNew green foliageStarting new gardens or flower boxesMelting snow banksCrocuses, the first sign of springChildren playing outsideBrighter sunshine daysHayward’s openingGetting out walkingThe smell of grass and the baseball players taking the fieldI like the warm weatherTaking the thick sheets off the windows and cleaning the houseMy first barbequeI love spring; it is my favorite season in the yearIt is not too hot and not too coldThe flowers bloom in May.The members

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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 NAIGHBORHOODNashua Public Library

AARP Tax-Aide April 2, 2018 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM AARP/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 to bring of local tax assistance sitesfor the Earned Income Tax CreditFor more information dial 2-1-1.LOCATION: Large Meeting Room

Greater Nashua Mental Health Supported Employment Group April 10, 2018 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM LOCATION: Conference Room Change Direction NH: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness Thursday April 26, 2018 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

After his own family’s journey through mental illness, the Hon. John T. Broderick, former Chief Justice of the NH Supreme Court, became an advocate for Change Direction NH. This campaign is dedicated to enhancing knowledge and awareness of mental illness and emotional suffering. Join Judge Broderick to learn how to recognize the five most common signs of mental illness and eliminate the stigma attached to it. Registration required. LOCATION: NPL Theater

Free films are sponsored by The Friends of the Library of Hudson, NHDate; Sunday, April 15, 2018Time; 2:00pm - 4:00pmLocation; Community RoomCampus; Rodgers Memorial LibraryCategories; All Ages Library Program

Join us for films you may have missed in the theaters, and enjoy them on our large screen while munching on freshly-popped popcorn!Call our film line at 816-4535 for updated information on library films.* Free Films are sponsored by The Friends of the Library of Hudson, NH Date; Monday, April 9, 2018Time; 2:00pm - 4:30pmLocation; Community RoomCampus: Rodgers Memorial LibraryCategories: Adult Services Program

CONSUMER SUPPORT 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 SupportNAMI 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 StateConsumer 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.

Mental Health OrganizationsNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI NH) 85 North State Streets, Concord, NH 03301 Phone 603-225-5359, E-Mail [email protected] 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.

Shelters and Food 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-

EDUCATIONAL GROUPRachel Moccini, MS

University of New Hampshire Coop Extension April 5, 2018

10:30 am-12:00 pmLET’S FIND OUT TOGETHER HOW TO GROW A BETTER GARDEN!

CONSUMER SUPPORT CONTINUEDMedical, 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, NH

State 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.

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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

http://www.heartspsa.org/?page_id=374

http://www.steppingstonenextstep.org/8.html

http://www.monadnockpsa.org/content/monadnock-peer-respite

H.E.A.R.T.S. Peer Support Center Groups/Activities Schedule for April Page 1 of ScheduleMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2 8:30 Check-in10:15 am-11:00 am Weekend Discussion

10:15 WRAP Plan for Center12 pm Creative Writingand/or week planning

12:45 pm-1:30 pmAdult Learning

2:00 pm-2:30 pmIPS® Discussion

3 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion

WHAM Course 10:30 am-12 pm

12:30 pm-1:15pmWomen’s Group/Men’s Group


4 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 amWRAP® Discussion

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


5 8:30 Check-in


1:15 pm-2:00 pmIPS Discussion

6 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

7 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11 am Members Wellness Discussion

11 am-12 pm Clean-up


10:15 WRAP Plan for Center

12 pm Creative Writingand/or week planning



10 8:30 Check-in10:15 am-11:00 am WRAP® Discussion




11 8:30 Check-in




12 8:30 Check-in



13 8:30 Check-in


11:00 am Member’s Meeting

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

14 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11 am Members Wellness Discussion







17 8:30 Check-in





18 8:30 Check-in




19 8:30 Check-in 10:15 am-11:00 amWRAP® Discussion

NEW* IPS Course

8 week * 10:30AM-12:00PM


20 8:30 Check-in


2:15 pm-2:30 pmWeekend Planning

Arts & Crafts, Movies, Karaoke, WII All Day

21 8:30 Check-in

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


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H.E.A.R.T.S. Peer Support Center Groups/Activities Schedule for April Page 2 of Schedule

23 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am Weekend Discussion





24 8:30 Check-in





25 8:30 Check-in




26 8:30 Check-in


NEW* IPS Course

8 weeks * 12:30 pm-1:00 pmConfidentiality


27 8:30 Check-in


2:15 pm-2:30 pmWeekend Planning

Arts & Crafts, Movies, Karaoke, WII All Day


28 8:30 Check-in

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


30 8:30 Check-in

10:15 am-11:00 am Weekend Discussion





“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

Volunteer at your local animal shelterHudson Animal Shelter1 Constitution DriveJana McMillan603-889-7387

Humane Society for Greater Nashua24 Ferry Road603-889-2275

START OF OUR IPS COURSE

STATRTED ON MARCH 29TH

DUE TO SNOW STORMS STILL

NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN

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Beginning Thursday, March 29th from 10:30am-12:00pm

Change Direction NH: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness April 26, 2018 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Nashua Public Library

After his own family’s journey through mental illness, the Hon. John T. Broderick, former Chief Justice of the NH Supreme Court, became an advocate for Change Direction NH. This campaign is dedicated to enhancing knowledge and awareness of mental illness and emotional suffering. Join Judge Broderick to learn how to recognize the five most common signs of mental illness and eliminate the stigma attached to it. Registration required. LOCATION: NPL Theater -9-

Every Thursday for 8 weeks

IPS COURSE AGENDA10:30 AM-12:00 PM

Week 1: Introductions, Overview Webinar, Discomfort Agreement, Parking Lot

Week 2: History of the Peer Movement, Listening Differently

Week 3: The 4 Tasks, See-do-get

Week 4: Listening Differently, The House

Week 5: The 3 Principles, The Power of Language

Week 6: Trauma-informed, Mutually Responsible Relationships; Limits and Boundaries Week 7: Challenging Situations, Conflict

Week 8: Review, Parking Lot

Intentional Peer Support: An Alternative Approach is an innovative curriculum that explores ways to create mutually supportive relationships where both parties learn and grow together.

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WHAMWhole Health Action Management

Agenda 2018

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

March 6: Sessions 1, 2 Comfort Agreement, Introduction and the Science of stress

March 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

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