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our family and helped to promote a brighter,

more positive attitude.

Family Matters helps us to face our decisions

with a better point of view that will provide the

best outcome. The quote “Maximize the Positive

and Minimize the Negative” resonates in my

mind to be applied to every situation. Using so-

cial skills learned will allevi-

ate some of the negative

reactions and consequences.

I am looking forward to my

son’s future because of the

wonderful experience that

we have encountered here at Family Matters.

Humbly submitted, Kim R.

“There are people amongst me who feel what

I feel. Learning that I (The sober? person)

must change my behavior! I was able to clari-

fy what I need in my relationship…honesty,

trust, love, and why my loved one has such

risky behaviors?

It is OK to be selfish and take care of me. To

love him is different than taking care of him.

Thank you for being here!”

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Family Matters

Quarterly Newsletter

July-Sept 2017 As a parent, guardian, grandparent, etc., there

are three places we NEVER want to see our chil-

dren. That is in the hospital, jail, or in a coffin. I

am fortunate and blessed that I’ve only seen my

three sons in the hospital and jail because they

can always recover from those visits. However,

with programs like Family Matters, there is a

better possibility that my child will not return to

jail or an early coffin.

Family Matters has

taught us both how to

communicate with each

other better as well as

within our personal and professional relation-

ships. My child would often mention that he

did not have an addiction. Ultimately, the Fami-

ly Matters counselors provided some essential

information that will definitely help.

Family Matters is more than just a program to

discuss how to prevent reverting back to risky

habits. It’s a group designed to equip individu-

als with the necessary skills to create and main-

tain a better family foundation. They (the Fami-

ly Matters group) have become an extension to

“More Than Just Another Program”

Say What? The leadership was stellar. Very engaging and very open to all in attendance!

“

We are blessed!

Good food and fun with the lovely people of Oriana!

This is an outstanding program. Thank you!!!

This program helps me look at my family member with an addiction differently. I am not alone!

ets from almost 2 years ago, and still use them or go back to them.

I like hearing stories of others and knowing how to help my loved one in recovery.

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““Family Matters has taught us both how to communicate with each other better, as well as within our own personal and professional relationships. .”

I have always thought these classes were very helpful. I still have my pack-

Get To Know Your Regional Facilitators

Summit CountyHello, my name is Christy Kraemer. I was re-hired by Oriana House Inc. to be the full time Family Matter’s counselor for Summit County in April 2017. I am beyond honored and thrilled to work in this capacity. I grew up in the Akron area. I began my career in Chemical Dependency in 2007 as I found a growing passion for healing hurts related to this disease. Prior to that point, I worked with a staggering number of individuals struggling with addiction as an educator, youth worker and mental health provid-er. I vividly recall discussion that took place in Summit County as the program was begun in 2011 while I was a counselor here. We were taking leaps of faith that Family Matters would gain support as it begun. We are still taking leaps of faith in all who attend, and I see weekly miracles in doing so. Not only did the Family Matters program get going, but it has grown in all the Oriana House regions and I look forward to ongoing growth into the future. When I left my position at Oriana House in August 2012, I moved to North Carolina for a while. I had two other employers since then, and made sure to continue to meet with families of those who struggle with an addiction in each place as this is pertinent to healing for eve-ryone. When we give voice to the destructiveness that addiction creates within our families (immediate, extended, community, faith, workplace, school, peer group, etc.) than we can begin to live more fully in healthy relationships and stop the negative ripples. This program is like spinach for us as sailors as we are tired of the turbulence and need tools for the battle for life. In so doing, more lives are touched and improved than we may ever know. ~ Christy Kraemer LICDC, OCPSII, MACM.

North Central RegionIn North Central Ohio, our counselors all have an opportunity to facilitate Family Matters. This quarter, Carolyn and Intern Tailor will be facilitating at Rigel; it is yet to be determined which of our gifted counse-lors will be facilitating at NOBARS.

Carolyn Paulus is a Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III. Carolyn en-joys helping the entire family heal through education and support, as addiction is a family disease. Car-olyn works in our opiate specific Rigel program.

Intern Tailor is gaining experience in substance use disorders and family dynamics, as she is studying for her degree in addiction studies and forensic psychology at Tiffin University. Tailor will be assisting with Family Matters and duties between CROSSWAEH CBCF and Rigel throughout the summer.

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CBCF

CS-CBCF

NOBARS

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Help & Resources

Mental illnesses, alcohol and drug addiction

disorders are very common. National esti-

mates are that about one in five adults will

experience a mental illness or addictive

disorder at some point in their lives. Two

out of every three Ohioans are impacted by

a friend or family member with an addic-

tion or mental illness.

When this happens to you or your loved

one, services and supports are available in

our community to get you on the road to

recovery. We believe and expect that any-

one can recover and/or manage their condi-

tions successfully. With help comes hope

which is the foundation of recovery.

Recovery starts here.

If you, or a family member, are experienc-ing a mental health, or an alcohol, or other drug-related emergency, seek immediate assistance by calling the 24-hour Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Crisis, Infor-mation and Referral Hotline.

Cuyahoga County

Crisis—(216) 623-6888, or the United Way's First Call for Help—211 or (216) 436-2000.

ADAMHSCC Board—(216) 241-3400

Summit County

Crisis—(330) 434-9144

ADM Board— (330) 762-3500

North Central Ohio

Crisis—(800) 826-1306 or text “4hope” to 741741

MHRS Board—(419) 448-0640

Other Online Resources Alcoholics Anonymous—aa.org

Nar-Anon Family Groups—nar-anon.org

Al-Anon Family Groups— al-anon.alateen.org

Co-Dependent Adults—coda.org

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Addicts—adultchildren.org

Recovery Month

Cuyahoga County

Hey, my name is Dr. Albert Pride, Jr. I am the Family Matters facilitator for the Cleveland Campus. As Family Matters Facilitator, I have an opportunity to interact with families and their loved one. I’m able to help and encour-age them both to be honest with each other as it relates to their recovery and reentry back into the family and community. I feel as if I have the best position in the world. I enjoy helping families and loved ones heal their relationships through chemical dependency education and the use of role plays to demonstrate social skills that emu-late real life situations. The Family Matters program also provides a forum for families and their loved ones to ex-

change thoughts and feelings as it relates to their struggles and challenges of the life situations and issues. Yes, I love what I do because I have an op-portunity to help family and loves in their recovery process. Plus, I also have an opportunity to learn from family members and their loved ones. I hope to see you in Family Matters, Smile!

~Dr. Albert Pride Jr. LCDC II

JNRM-CBCF

OHRC

The reason for so much purple on this newsletter is to bring

awareness to September being National Recovery Month.

Across the nation throughout the month of September, peo-

ple will be observing in various ways the reality that sub-

stance use treatment and mental health services can enable

those with mental illnesses and/or addictions to live reward-

ing and healthy lives.

Stay tuned to

your Family Mat-

ters group to find

out more about

the Recovery

Month celebra-

tion taking place

the week of 9/18-

9/21.

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Topic: Facilitator Choice

September 5th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - CBCF

September 6th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - St. Hedwig’s (Church)

Topic: Boundaries and Healthy Relationships



Topic: Recovery Month Celebration (Multi-Family)



September 21st 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - CSCBCF

Topic: Roadmap for Recovery

September 26h 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - CBCF


Topic: Rebuilding Trust

August 1st 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - CBCF

August 2nd 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

Location - St. Hedwig’s (Church)

Topic: Professional Panel/Guest Speaker (Multi-Family)

August 8th 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - CBCF

August 9th 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - St. Hedwig’s (Church)

August 10th 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - CSCBCF

Topic: Trigger and Cravings



Topic: Communication Traps

August 22nd 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - CBCF

August 23rd 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - St. Hedwig’s (Church)

Topic: Coping With the Possibility of Relapse

(Multi-Family)



August 31st 6:00 pm-8:30 pm

Location - CSCBCF


July 5th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm


Due to Independence Day, ALL CBCF and CSCBCF families are encouraged to join us 7/5/17 at

St. Hedwig's (Church) as listed above.

Topic: Recovery Panel


Location - CBCF

July 12th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - St. Hedwig’s (Church)

Topic: Living With Addiction (Multi-Family)


Location - CBCF

July 19th 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - St. Hedwig’s (Church)


Location - CSCBCF

Topic: Families in Recovery

July 25th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - CBCF



Summit County

264 E. Crosier Street (CBCF)

213 East Glenwood Avenue (St. Hedwig’s)

941 Sherman Street (CSCBCF)

Oriana House, Inc., Family Matters Program July-September 2017 Calendar by Region—Akron

Oriana House, Inc., Family Matters Program July-September 2017 Calendar by Region—Cleveland

Cuyahoga County

1504 East 55th Street (OHRC)

3510 Croton Avenue (JNRM-CBCF)



Location - OHRC

July 6th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - JNRM


July 12th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - OHRC


Location - JNRM



Location - OHRC

July 20th 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - JNRM


July 26th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - OHRC


Location - JNRM


August 2nd 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - OHRC

August 3rd 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - JNRM


August 9th 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - OHRC

August 10th 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - JNRM





August 23rd 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - OHRC



(Multi-Family)



Location - JNRM

Topic: Facilitator Choice

September 6th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - OHRC

September 7th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - JNRM






September 21st 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - JNRM




North Central

103 S. Front Street, Fremont, Ohio (NOBARS)

65 St. Francis Avenue, Tiffin, Ohio (Rigel-Tiffin)

Oriana House, Inc., Family Matters Program July-September 2017 Calendar by Region—NCO



Location - NOBARS

July 6th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - Rigel


July 12th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - NOBARS


Location - Rigel



Location - NOBARS

July 20th 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - Rigel


July 26th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - NOBARS


Location - Rigel


August 2nd 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - NOBARS

August 3rd 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - Rigel


August 9th 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - NOBARS

August 10th 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - Rigel





August 23rd 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - NOBARS



(Multi-Family)



Location - Rigel

Topic: Facilitator’s Choice

September 6th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - NOBARS

September 7th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Location - Rigel






September 21st 6:00 pm-8:30 pm Location - Rigel




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