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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 MARCH 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.

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Members Corner

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.

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

My Dearest Kane,When our eyes met I knew I wouldForget the pain from my past that has yet gone by that makes me sweat with fear of regret of losing you with every mistake I make in our relationship I fret on my choices that I have made in the 7 months of being with you I could have listened to other voices…Written by: Marci Jeffers

Hi I’m Glen B.Well when I got started WRAP that means Wellness Recovery Action Plan I made life round it. I made a wellness toolbox. One is going to H.E.A.R.T.S... I surround myself with good people. It calls for me hope because at one time I had no hope. Now there is hope for me. I take responsibility for what I do now. My motivation is good today. With WRAP I’m being educated. My dreams are big. My support and the friends I made are good.Glen B.

If I could change one thing about the mental health system, it would be the amount of compassion between people, and understanding in the mental health system. Do to the fact that most people with mental health problems need more compassionate and understanding people in their lives. Anonymous

My Cat Story

I have a cat. I inherited the cat from a tenant that moved out in May 2010.My cat’s name is Buddy, my son and I named him Buddy in 2012. The tenant left him in the apartment for six days with no food. I was going to keep the cat for thirty days but I grew attached to the cat. The tenant left her life in that apartment when she moved out. I gave the cat a can of tuna fish when I discovered the cat still in the apartment. He grew attached to me; he sleeps in my bed with me, a few hours every night.-Liz

Rebecca W.3/21/07

I found a rockI found a rockShe said to meFind a rockWell the rock I foundWas beautiful and brightRose quartz almost likeI found it on the side of the roadShe said there’d be too much snowI found a rock today

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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

March 6, 2018Cinema Cabaret: American Made 6:30 PM - 8:25 PM Action | Rated R | 115 mins.The story of Barry Seal, an American pilot who became a drug-runner for the CIA in the 1980s in a clandestine operation that would later be exposed as the Iran-Contra affair.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.LOCATION: NPL Theater

March 13, 2018Greater Nashua Mental Health Supported Employment Group 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM LOCATION: Conference Room

March 20, 2018Cinema Cabaret: Darkest Hour 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM Drama | Rated R | 102 mins.During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight on against incredible odds. Nominated for Best Picture.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. LOCATION: NPL TheaterMarch 27, 2018 Cinema Cabaret: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Drama | Rated PG-13 | 125 mins. 6:30 PM - 8:35 PM Mildred Hayes, whose daughter’s murderer has yet to be apprehended, challenges law enforcement by painting three signs leading into town with a controversial message to the revered chief of police. Nominated for seven Oscars.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. LOCATION: NPL Theater

Rogers Memorial Library, Hudson, NH

Concert: Tutto a Dio Lithuanian EnsembleSaturday, March 17 3 pmLithuanian ensemble Tutto a Dio will present a concert sampling different genres from baroque and classical to modern compositions using vocals, viola and accordion. This highly unique combination of instruments is unique to Lithuania, and is likely one of the most uncommon ensembles in the world.

Join us on March 10 and kick off an early St. Patrick's Day celebration with music by Òran Mór. Musicians Peter Hale and Dave Hallowell "share many of your favorites and encourage you to sing along...tunes interweave with songs, from jigs, reels, hornpipes and set dances...to more contemporary or further flung melodies and beats...we mix it up to keep the music flowing."

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CONSUMER SUPPORT 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 [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.

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

EDUCATIONAL GROUPTo Be Announced

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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, 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.

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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

March 17, 2018St. Patrick’s Day

Why do you have to wear green on St Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick's revelers thought wearing green made one invisible to leprechauns, fairy creatures who would pinch anyone they could see (anyone not wearing green). People began pinching those who didn't wear green as a reminder that leprechauns would sneak up and pinch green-abstainers.

Famous Irish MealMulligan Stew

Ingredients1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon pepper 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) beef broth 1 cup water 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dill weeds 3 medium carrots cut into 1-inch slices 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch slices 1 onion, cut into eight wedges 1 cup each frozen corn, green beans, lime beans and peas 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Directions1 Combine flour and pepper; toss with beef cubes. In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil. Add broth, water, bay leaves, garlic salt, oregano, basil and dill; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours. Add carrots, potatoes, celery and onion; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Add corn, beans and peas; cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to stew. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove bay leaves; add parsley. Yield: 8-10 servings.

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The Four Leaf Clover

St. Patrick's Day offers some great history of Ireland. The Four-leaf clover has become known for being a lucky object and is often sold at stores as original shamrocks. The four-leaf clover is actually from the White Clover plant and is the only real four-leaf clovers. The White Clover plant was held in high regards to the Celts of Wales. No clover plant regularly produces four-leaf clovers which are one reason why they are so rare.Each leaf of the clover symbolizes a piece of tradition; one is for Faith, one for Hope, one for Love and the fourth for Luck. The popularity of the four-leaf clover even led to songs being written about them. In 1927, I'm Looking for a Four-Leaf Clover was written by Mort Dixon and became a hit for Art Mooney and his Orchestra.Four-leaf clovers are rare finds since there are 10,000 three-leaf clovers for every one four-leaf clover. It is believed that Ireland has grown the most four-leaf clovers which can be held with the phrase 'Luck of the Irish'.

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

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

“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

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

WRAP Discussion

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-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


7 8:30 Check-in


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


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9 8:30 Check-in


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


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

WRAP Discussion




6 8:30 Check-in





14 8:30 Check-in




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

NEW* IPS Course 6-8 weeks *


16 8:30 Check-in


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


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DID YOU KNOW IN MARCH March 2 - Wilt Chamberlin scores 100 points in an NBA game. March 13 - Uranus discovered, 1781March 7 - The Iditarod Kicks Off. March 20 - The first day of SpringMarch 8 - Daylight Savings Time begins. March 29 - Coca-Cola inventedMarch 10 - Paper money first issued 1862. March 30 - Alaska is purchased by the USA

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!-10-

DID YOU KNOW IN MARCH March 2 - Wilt Chamberlin scores 100 points in an NBA game. March 13 - Uranus discovered, 1781March 7 - The Iditarod Kicks Off. March 20 - The first day of SpringMarch 8 - Daylight Savings Time begins. March 29 - Coca-Cola inventedMarch 10 - Paper money first issued 1862. March 30 - Alaska is purchased by the USA

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!-10-

IPS Course Agenda

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

Every Thursday for 8 weeks

Week 1: Introductions, Overview Webinar, Discomfort Agreement

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

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

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