september 2016 newsletter - diane peppler resource center
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September 15th, 2016 D i a n e P e p p l e r R e s o u r c e C e n t e r
September 2016 Newsletter
Suicide Risk Factors
Risk factors are characteristics or
conditions that increase the chance
that a person may try to take their
life.
Health Factors
Mental health conditions such
as Depression, Bipolar (manic-
d e p r e s s i v e ) d i s o r d e r ,
Schizophrenia, Borderline or
antisocial personality disorder,
Conduct disorder, Psychotic
d isorders , o r psychot i c
symptoms in the context of any
disorder, Anxiety disorders
Substance abuse disorders
Serious or chronic health
condition and/or pain
Environmental Factors
Stressful life events which may
include a death, divorce, or job
loss
Prolonged stress factors which
may include harassment,
bullying, relationship problems,
and unemployment
Access to lethal means
including firearms and drugs
Exposure to another person’s
suicide, or to graphic or
sensationalized accounts of
suicide
Historical Factors
Previous suicide attempts
Family history of suicide
attempts
For More information on warning
signs of suicidal thoughts or on
prevention of suicide, please visit
https://afsp.org/
If you or a loved one suffers from
depression or suicidal thoughts,
please contact your primary doctor,
t h e r a p i s t ,
counselor or
the suicide
h o t l i n e
number listed
here.
Monthly Days of Interest:
Sept 10th: World Suicide Prevention Day
Sept 25th: National Psychotherapy Day
Sept 5-11th: National Suicide Prevention Week
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
National Recovery Month
Self-Awareness Month
Self-Improvement Month
And Many More...
From the Director 2
Project Homeless Connect 3
Volunteers Needed 3
Pancake Breakfast 4
Self Care 5
Wish List & Appreciations 5
Children’s Groups 6
Support Groups 6
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
National Suicide Prevention Week in Sept.
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From the Director:
September is International Self-Awareness Month. There is a direct correlation between
self-esteem and domestic violence victimization. When it comes to victimization, domestic
violence does not always mean physical abuse. It can also be financial, verbal, emotional,
and sexual. Basically, batterers need to be in control of their victims. The less a batterer
feels in control, the more intense the interactions become. Many victims of domestic
violence experience low self-esteem and it may be the reason that they do not leave the
situation. This can lead to serious injury and even death. Self-esteem alone cannot
combat domestic violence. A victim with high self-esteem can be affected by domestic
violence, but I feel that the victim with better self-image will be more empowered to leave a
relationship where there is abuse, and that is the important thing to focus on. Victims with
low self-esteem feel that they cannot do better than the situation they are in, which makes
them far less likely to leave than a victim who has high self-esteem and can stand up for
themselves. Domestic violence offenders tend to prey on victims who have low self-esteem,
realizing that the victim will want and need them no matter what they do.
Because of the connection between self-esteem and domestic violence, it is critical to
teach children about self-esteem. Crucial experiences that help to form our beliefs about
ourselves often (although not always) occur early in life. It is essential that children are
introduced to the concept of self-esteem at an early age. In order to help prevent domestic
violence in future generations, children need to understand if what they are feeling is
healthy, and learn positive ways to feel better about themselves.
Every victim of domestic violence needs to remember that it doesn’t matter how small and
vulnerable your batterer makes you feel. You are worth more and deserve to be treated with
respect and dignity...just like everyone else.
The following tips for building your self-esteem after abuse could be helpful. 1. Be patient
with yourself. It’s not going to be perfect or rainbows. There will be times that multiple
roadblocks may be placed in your path. Patience will allow time to heal and pick the best
path without fear of having to return to the abuser because things didn’t turn out the way
you planned. 2. Spend time with people who build you up. Try to get out and connect with
people as much as possible, whether it’s with friends or by going to a support group for
survivors. 3. Give back. Helping others can make you feel like you have a sense of
purpose in the world, and can take your mind off your own struggles. Making someone
else smile can also be infectious. Find a local charity group (like Diane Peppler
Resource Center) and volunteer once a week. You have unique skills that can be
invaluable to those in need. If you would like to volunteer with Diane Peppler Resource
Center, please contact Kara Heggaton at (906) 635-0566 and she will get you set up.
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The Diane Peppler Resource Center is looking for volunteers to help with the following:
Volunteers to work a Food Mobile Pantry on Sept. 22nd
Overnight crisis line volunteers
Organizing/cleaning of the shelter garage
Fall yard work
weekly sanitation/cleaning of our shelter
Child Care for our residents in shelter
Please Contact Kara Heggaton at [email protected] or call 906-635-0566 if you can help with
any of these.
Project Homeless Connect in Luce County Held on August 18th
Project Homeless Connect is a day of free services for people in need who live in Luce and
Mackinac Counties. This event was made possible through a grant from the Michigan Coalition
Against Homelessness, and the EUP Continuum of Care; a tri-county collaborative body working
for individuals who are homeless and at risk of homelessness. Services provided helped
community members who are struggling with financial problems, housing issues, employment
challenges, and/or health concerns. Free haircuts, lunch, and hygiene products, and a Feeding
America Mobile Food Pantry were also available for all of the participants in attendance.
The Diane Peppler Resource Center Staff would like to thank all of the volunteers,
agencies/agency representatives, and businesses who were able to help make the event a
success. Without the support of our communities, this event would not be able to take place.
We were able to help 81 families in need this year, including 68 children.
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Pancake Breakfast… Tastes like Success! Thank you to everyone that came to our 2016 Pancake
Breakfast at the VFW on August 28th. This year, our
pancake breakfast did 10 times better than our first
pancake breakfast fundraiser. We are so happy that so
many from the community could attend and enjoy some
pancakes and sausage among other delicious breakfast
foods. We’d like to thank all of our donors and
sponsors that made this event possible:
1668 Winery
A Cut Above the Rest
Alpine Chocolat Haus
Anderson Tackman & Co.
Barish’s
Bay Mills Resort and Casino
Biggby Coffee
Buffalo Wild Wings
Bunker Manufacturing, Inc.
Central Savings Bank
Chippewa County Credit Union
Cup of the Day
Don Wilson Insurance
E.U.P Board of Realtors
Fernelius Hyundai, LLC
Gillett, Halvorsen, Leonhardt, P.C.
Goetz Lockview Restaurant
Kewadin Casino
North Star Habitat for Humanity &
Restore
Parkers ACE Hardware
Pingatore Cleaners, Inc.
Precision Edge Surgical Products
Company
Rodenroth Motors, Inc.
Roy Electric Company
S. & T. Electrical International, Inc.
Sault Printing Company
Soo Co Op Credit Union
Soo Corner Store
Soo Locks Boat Tours & Dinner Cruises
Superior Coffee Roasting Co.
The Wicked Sister
Total Outlook
We would also like to thank all
of the volunteers and staff
that worked so hard on the
day of the event:
Jennifer Dibble
Ellen Quinlivan
Francene Barbro-Meiners
The Soo Eagles Hockey
Team
Adrianna Gunderson
Betsy Huggett
Jessica Roberts
& Kara Heggaton
Elk’s Club
Liz Wollan
Julie Peterman
Century 21
Judy McHill
Sara Allen
April Musselman
Dave Smithers
Family Dollar
And many anonymous
donors
We would like to thank all of
the donors who supported the
Diane Peppler Resource
Center in the month of August.
The Mole Hole
Kathy Smithers
Kinross Correctional
Facility
St. Mary’s School
Ashley MacDonald
Moose Lodge
Salvation Army
We would also like to thank
our volunteers for giving their
time in the month of August.
Ellen Quinlivan
Jennifer Dibble
Errin Fornicola
Areka Maki
Caitlin Spink
And Megan Hall
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Diane Peppler Resource Center Donation Wish List
Thank You to Our August Donors and Volunteers
Thank you for your dedication to helping the Diane Peppler
Resource Center Shelter!
Deodorant
TVs & DVD Players
Family Friendly Movies
Twin and Full Size
Mattresses and Box
Springs
Twin Size Bedding
New Pillows
Unopened over the
counter medications
First aid kits
Feminine products
New or Very Gently Used
Children’s Toys
Hand soaps
Birthday or Thank you
Greeting Cards
Baby Monitors
Small Household Furniture
Kitchen Items
Organizational Items
Unexpired Food Items and
Non-Perishable Items
Baby Diapers, Baby Wipes,
and Pull-Ups
Baby Hygiene Items
(shampoo, baby wash ,
etc.)
We gladly accept
donations. Here is a brief
wish list that the shelter
has going for this month:
Towels
Socks (new)
Trash Bags
Clothes Hangers
Plastic Storage Bins
New Unopened
Packages of
Underwear
Laundry Detergent,
Fabric Softener, and
Dryer Sheets
“If you can’t provide any of
these items but would still like
to support us, we always accept
monetary donations as well and
all donations are tax
deductible.”
Visit our Website to Donate.
September is Self-Awareness Month Sometimes people attempt to
meet the needs of family
members, employers, children,
friends, or society in general
before meeting their own needs,
and working to please and care
for others often interferes with
one's self-care routine and can
take a toll on a person's well-
b e i n g . S u r v i v o r s
of abuse or violence may find it
challenging to maintain good
self-care habits. The survivors in
our shelter are in a transition
period of life and that can
sometimes mean letting self-care
fall to the wayside. We are
working to promote self-
awareness and self-care among
the clients we serve this month
as well as throughout the year.
This is why we are asking for
donations of self-care items:
New Makeup of various shades
including: eyeshadows,
mascaras, foundations,
lipsticks, etc.
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Lotions
Razors
Shaving Cream
Nail Polish and Remover
Nail Files
Face wash
Deodorant
Perfumes
Facial Masks
& Other personal care products
P.O. Box 698
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Diane Peppler Resource Center
Mackinac County
Walk in anytime
8am-4pm Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday
246 Ferry Lane
St. Ignace MI
Luce County
Walk in anytime
9am-3pm Tuesday and
Thursday
407 W. Harrie St.
Newberry MI
If you are in need of
support, there are local
support group options that
you are more than
welcome to attend. If you
have questions about
locations, times, or topics
of discussion please call
the D iane Pepp ler
Resource Center.
Chippewa County
Domestic Violence Group
Every Thursday
6pm-8pm
Sexual Violence Group
Every Tuesday
6pm-8pm
Diane Peppler Resource Center Support Groups
24hr Phone line: 906-635-0566
Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-882-1515
Fax: 906-635-2952
Website: www.dprcenter.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dprcenter
Twitter: @DPRC_Shelter
Our light is always on, Our door is always open.
Newsletter Recipient
Chippewa County
Children’s Group
Ages 6-8 will be held every
Tuesday at 6p.m.
Ages 9-12 will be held
every Thursday at 6p.m.