june 2019 hedco wellness center...2:30pm - 3:30pm 1:1 support (s) 3pm 4pm small steps (ll) 5pm...
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3 9:30 Coffee Community 10:00 RISE and SHINE NA 10:30 Employment Workshop 11:30 DBT- Mindfulness 1:30 Cultural Awareness Group 3:00 MBS—Heart Health 3:00 One-on-One Support
4 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Building Self-Esteem 1:30 Walk and Talk 3:00 MBS –Brain Activity 3:00 One-on-One Support
5 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 10:30 Housing Workshop, BACS 11:00-1:30 Housing, Abode 11:30 Community Check-in 1:30 Music Appreciation 3:00 MBS—Documentary 3:00 One-on-One Support
6 9:00 Healthcare for the Homeless Referral only 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Anger Management 1:30 Arts and Crafts 3:00 MBS– Stretch 3:00 One-On-One Support
7 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:00 Recovery from Alcoholism 11 30 Creative Expression 1:30 Baking Club 3:00 MBS-Walk for Wellness 3:00 One-on-One Support
10 9:30 Coffee Community 10:00 RISE and SHINE NA 10:30 Employment Workshop 11:30 DBT– Interpersonal Effectiveness 1:30 Cultural Awareness Group 3:00 MBS—Heart Health 3:00 One-on-One Support
11 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 NAMI Support Group 1:30 Walk and Talk 3:00 MBS—Brain Activity 3:00 One-on-One Support
12 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 10:30 Housing Workshop, BACS 11:00 –1:30 Housing, ABODE 11:30 Community Check-in 1:30 Music Appreciation 3:00 MBS—Documentary 3:00 One-on-One Support
13 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Anger Management 1:30 Arts and Crafts 3:00 MBS– Stretch 3:00 One-On-One Support
14 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:00 Recovery from Alcoholism AA 11 30 Creative Expression 1:30 Arts &Crafts Fathers day cards 3:00 MBS-Walk for Wellness 3:00 One-on-One Support
17 9:30 Coffee Community 10:00 RISE and SHINE NA 10:30 Employment Workshop 11:30 DBT– Learn how to Communicate Effectively 1:30 Cultural Awareness Group 3:00 MBS—Heart Health 3:00 One-on-One Support
18 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Building Self-Esteem 1:30 Walk and Talk 3:00 MBS—Brain Activity 3:00 One-on-One Support
19 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 10:30 Housing Workshop, BACS 11:00-1:30 Housing, ABODE 11:30 Community Check-in 1:30 Music Appreciation 3:00 MBS– Documentary 3:00 One-on-One Support
9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Anger Management 1:30 Arts and Crafts 3:00 MBS– Stretch 3:00 One-On-One Support
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24 9:30 Coffee Community 10:00 RISE and SHINE NA 10:30 Employment Workshop 11:30 DBT– Learn how to Communicate Effectively 1:30 Cultural Awareness Group 3:00 MBS—Heart Health 3:00 One-on-One Support
25 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 NAMI Support Group 1:30 Walk and Talk 3:00 MBS—Brain Activity 3:00 One-on-One Support
26 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 10:30 Housing Workshop, BACS 11:00-1:30 Housing, ABODE 11:30 Community Check-in 1:30 Music Appreciation 3:00 MBS—Documentary 3:00 One-on-One Support
27 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Anger Management Group 1:30 Arts and Crafts 3:00 MBS– Stretch 3:00 One-on-One Support
June 2019 HEDCO WELLNESS
CENTER
Address: 590 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Phone: 510-247-8235
Fax: 510-581-5843
Website: bayareacs.org
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Vanpool Times:
Monday - Friday
Pick-up: 8:30-10:00am
Drop-off: 2:30pm
Staff:
Supervisor:
Khalil Tohkey
Peer Counselors:
Virgil Bagaoisan
Cecilia Echols
Sia S. Bandabaila
Personal Service Coordinator
Linda Nguyen ASW#69235
Employment Coordinator:
Cleo Reece
Psychiatrist:
Dr. Jurkowski
Dr. Kenan
17 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:00 Recovery from Alcoholism AA 11 30 Creative Expression 1:30 Baking Club 3:00 MBS-Walk for Wellness 3:00 One-on-One support
28 9:30 Coffee Community
10:30 Check-in 11:00 Recovery from Alcoholism AA 11 30 Creative Expression 1:30 Baking Club 1:30 Birthday Celebration
Group Description
Coffee Community: Ease into the day by reaffirming community relationships through small talk and kind gestures, all while enjoying a morning snack and a cup of hot coffee
Morning Check-in: Discuss current events and their impact on our wellbeing and our community.
Building Self-Esteem: Learn techniques to handle mistakes, respond to criticism, foster compassion, achieve goals, and visualize self-acceptance
1:1 Support: Reserve time by appointment to work individually with a Peer Counselor on problem solving, conflict resolution, setting/working on/achieving personal goals.
Arts and Crafts Supportand understand your emotions, behaviors, and feelings through the creative arts process. Learn to apply art as a coping skill to resolve issues, reduce stress, and awareness.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Emphasis on cultivating skills to navigate the ups and downs of life! Learn how to communicate effectively, manage emotions, practice mindfulness, and distress
tolerance.
Employment Workshop: Workshop facilitated by Employment Coordinator that focus on résumé building, interview preparation, and other skills to assist in acquiring employment.
Music Appreciation: Sing songs, listen to music, share about it.
POCC: Pool of Consumer Champions Meeting
Mind Body Soul (MBS): Join us for one hour a day for a selection of activities to support the development of our inner and outer selves through activities such as meditation, physical exercise, and spiritual
practices to encourage healing and community.
Walk for Wellness: Take a walk, breathe in fresh air, and feel refreshed.
Community Meeting: A time reserved for community members and staff to address wellness center matters such a planning future activities, groups, and outings. This time is also reserved for Restorative
Justice circles when needed and appropriate.
Housing Workshop: Classes will cover everything you need to know about finding and keeping housing. Curriculum includes application completion, adjustment to permanent housing, relationships with land-
lords, and more. Individual counseling also available.
Anger Management: A combined cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach that employs relaxation, cognitive, and communication skills interventions. Participants draw on these different interventions to
develop individualized anger control plans.
Cultural Awareness Group: Exploring cultural awareness and diversity within our community.
Baking Club: Join us weekly to learn and teach new recipes for yummy goodies.
Birthday Party!!!: Once a month we will celebrate the month’s birthday with cakes, games, dance parties, and celebrations
RECOVERY from ALCOHOLISM AA: MEN and Women that has overcame there struggle with alcohol share there experience strength and hope
RISE AND SHINE NA: MEN and Women that has overcame there struggle with there addiction will share there experience, strength and hope with others.
NAMI Support Group: A support group where there is the utmost respect, acceptance, and sincerity for participants living with mental health challenges from those who have experiences their own challenges
HEDCO WELLNESS CENTER Supporting people, supporting community by doing whatever it takes!
June 2019 Address
40963 Grimmer Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone 510-657-7425
Fax 510-252-6533
www.bayareacs.org
Clinical Program
Manager
Nurges Gheyaszada,
LMFT #99272
Housing Coordinators
Eric Johnson
Latrenda Leslie
Loren Jackson
Steven Hua
Personal Services
Coordinator
Kat Lutz, LCSW #87947
Employment Specialist
Astrid Scott
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 am - 8 pm
Saturday, Sunday
and Holidays
10 am-6 pm
South County Wellness Center
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2 pm Lunch 2pm - 4 pm Movie & Popcorn 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - 6pm Vanpool Drop-off BART
6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
2 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 4pm 1:1 Support, Games & Life Skills (LL) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
3 8:15am - 10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (LL) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Art Expression (LL) 2:30pm -3:30pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - 5pm Community Resources (L) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
4 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Forgiveness (S) 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (S) 4pm-5pm Goal Setting (LL) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
5 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 1pm - 2pm Lunch 1pm - 4pm Washington On Wheel 2:30pm - 3:30pm 1:1 Support (S) 3pm - 4pm Small Steps (LL) 4pm - 5pm Mindfulness (S) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
6 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 12pm-1pm Anger Management (S) 1 pm - 2 pm Lunch 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (LL) 4pm - 5pm Housing Resource w/ Julie-Ann 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
7 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am -12pm Housing Education Group 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
8 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2 pm Lunch 2pm - 4 pm Movie & Popcorn 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - 6pm Vanpool Drop-off BART 6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
9 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 1pm - 2pm Lunch (L) 2pm - 4pm 1:1 Support, Games & Life Skills (L) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
10 8:15am - 10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (LL) 1pm - 2pm Lunch (L) 2pm - 3pm Art Expression (LL) 2:30pm -3:30pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - 5pm Community Resources (L) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
11 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 4pm Walk @ The Lake (S) 2:30pm - 3:30pm 1:1 Support (LL) 4pm-5pm Goal Setting (LL) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
12 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2:30pm - 3:30pm 1:1 Support (S) 3pm - 4pm Small Steps (LL) 4pm - 5pm Mindfulness (S) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
13 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 12pm-1pm Anger Management (S) 1 pm - 2 pm Lunch 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (LL) 4pm - 5pm Housing Resource w/ Julie-Ann 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
14 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am -12pm Housing Education Group 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
15 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2 pm Lunch 2pm - 4 pm Movie & Popcorn 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - 6pm Vanpool Drop-off BART 6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
16 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 1pm - 2pm Lunch (L) 2pm - 4pm 1:1 Support, Games & Life Skills (L) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
Happy Father’s Day
17 8:15am - 10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (LL) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Art Expression (LL) 2:30pm -3:30pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - 5pm Community Resources (L) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
18 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Support Groups (S) 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (S) 4pm-5pm Goal Setting (LL) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
19 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 1pm - 2pm Lunch 1pm - 4pm Washington On Wheel 2:30pm - 3:30pm 1:1 Support (S) 3pm - 4pm Small Steps (LL) 4pm - 5pm Mindfulness (S) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
20 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 12pm-1pm Anger Management (S) 1 pm - 2 pm Lunch 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (LL) 4pm - 5pm Housing Resource w/ Julie-Ann 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
21 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am -12pm Housing Education Group 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
22 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2 pm Lunch 2pm - 4 pm Movie & Popcorn 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - 6pm Vanpool Drop-off BART
6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
23 / 30 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 1pm - 2pm Lunch (L) 2pm - 4pm 1:1 Support, Games & Life Skills (L) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
24 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (LL) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Art Expression (LL) 2:30pm -3:30pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - 5pm Community Resources (L) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
25 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 1pm - 2pm Lunch 3pm - 5pm Men’s Group (S) 2:30pm - 3:30pm 1:1 Support (LL) 4pm-5pm Goal Setting (LL) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
26 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 11;30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2:30pm - 3:30pm 1:1 Support (S) 3pm - 4pm Small Steps (LL) 4pm - 5pm Mindfulness (S) 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
27 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (LL) 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (R) 12pm-1pm Anger Management (S) 1 pm - 2 pm Lunch 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (LL) 4pm - 5pm Housing Resource w/ Julie-Ann 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
28 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am -12pm Housing Education Group 11:30am - Vanpool Pick-up FRC 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch (S) 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 5pm - 6pm Dinner (S) 5:30pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART
29 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2 pm Lunch 2pm - 4 pm Movie & Popcorn 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 5pm - 6pm Dinner 5:30pm - 6pm Vanpool Drop-off BART
6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
“Our mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing, whatever it takes.”
Group Description
Morning Check-in: Discuss current events & their impact on our wellbeing & our community.
Building Self-Esteem: Learn techniques to respond to criticism, foster compassion, achieve goals & visualize self-acceptance
1:1 Support: Reserve time by appointment to work individually with a Peer Counselor on problem solving, conflict resolution, setting/working on/achieving personal goals.
Cultural Awareness: Focuses on building understanding of self in relationship to other cultures.
Arts & Crafts: Express & understand emotions, behaviors & feelings through the creative arts process. Learn to apply art as a coping skill to resolve issues, reduce stress, improve self-esteem &
awareness.
Anger Management: Educational group helping to navigate the ups & downs of life in addition to learning the cycle of anger.
Seeking Safety: Learn SAFE coping skills for managing Post Traumatic Stress & Substance use while reaffirming ideals of respect, care, protection & healing.
Community Connection: A time reserved for community members & staff to address wellness center matters such a planning future activities, groups & outings. This time is also reserved for Re
storative Justice circles when needed.
Housing Workshop: Classes will cover everything you need to know about finding & keeping housing. Curriculum includes application completion, adjustment to permanent housing, relationships
with landlords & more. Individual counseling also available.
Anger Management: A combined cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach that employs relaxation, cognitive & communication skills interventions.
Achievement and Success Celebration!!!: Once a month we will celebrate birthdays, housing and employment achievements.
Women’s Group: A time to enjoy the community of other women. Female staff run.
Men’s Group: A time to enjoy the community of other men. Male staff run.
Games Group: Socialize in a fun, relaxed, safe & positive atmosphere while playing board games, dominoes, cards etc.…
Creative Writing: If you enjoy expressing yourself through writing, this is a group for you. Take the time to creatively express your thoughts, feelings & emotions.
FERC Meeting: Fremont Family Resource Center; Mental Health Support Group Meeting
Intro to Social Services– Resources regarding accessing benefits, GA, Cal Fresh, the SSI process.
Mindfulness– The physical, mental and emotional benefits of mindfulness and mediation.
Community Resources– Connecting Participants to programs and services in the community.
The Housing Interview-Assisting Partners with submitting a housing application and meeting potential landlords.
Cooking on a Budget– Ways to cook healthy meals on a budget.
IPS– (Individual Placement and Support) Understanding the supported employment model.
Address:
629 Oakland Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
Hours: 8:30am—5:00pm
Phone:
510-658-9480
Fax:
510-597-7638
Website:
www.bayareacs.org
Hours:
M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm
GOOD EATS
FOOD PROGRAM
Breakfast Group
8:30am -10am daily
Lunch Group
12pm-2pm daily
TOWNE HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER
STAFF Supervisor Sheila Morgan Peer Counselors Sheila Morgan Roxanne Simond Peer Service Coordinator Nekeisha Maxie Employment Coordinator Tanisha Otis-Taul
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 3 9:30 Wellness Check-in 10:30 Housing Education Group 11:30 Community Gathering 2:00 Life Skills 3:00 One on Ones
4 9:30 Wellness Check-In 11:00 Meditation 11:30 Healthy Cooking w/Trina & Trina 2:00 Mental Health and Relationships
5 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Coffee with Millie 11:00 Stretching for wellness 11:00 Anger Management 3:00 One on Ones
6 9:30 Wellness Check-In 11:00 Good Thought Share 11:30 Expression Through Art w/ Eric and Roxie 1:00 Peoples’ Choice SOUL FOOD THURSDAY
7 9:30 Wellness Check-In 11:00 Baking at Towne House UNO GAME PLAYOFF Fab Friday!
10 9:30 Wellness Check-in 10:30 Housing Education Group 11:30-3:30 OUTING TO LIVE OAK PARK
11 9:30 Wellness Check-In 11:00 Meditation 11:30 Healthy Cooking w/Trina 2:00 Mental Health and Relationships
12 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Walk-n-Talk 11:00 Stretching for wellness 11:00 Anger Management 3:00 One on Ones
13 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Walk-n-Talk 11:00 Community Gathering 2:00 Exploring Art for Transformation
14 9:30 Wellness Check-In 11:00 Baking at Towne House JUNE “BIRTH” DAY Fab Friday!
17 9:30 Wellness Check-in 10:30 Housing Education Group 11:30 Community Gathering 2:00 Life Skills 3:00 One on Ones
18 9:30 Wellness Check-In 11:00 Meditation 11:30 Healthy Cooking w/Trina 2:00 Mental Health and Relationships
19 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Coffee w/Milly 10:30 Women’s Group 11:00 Baking at the Towne 1:00 Read Out Loud
20 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Walk-n-Talk 11:00 Community Gathering 2:00 Exploring Art for Transformation
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9:30 Wellness Check-In 11:00 Baking at Towne
House
Fab Friday!
24 9:30 Wellness Check-in 10:30 Housing Education Group 11:30 Community Gathering 2:00 Life Skills 3:00 One on Ones
25 9:30 Wellness Check-In 11:00 Meditation 11:30 –3:30 OUTING TO MOVIES
26 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:30 Women’s Group 11:00 Baking at the Towne 1:00 Read Out Loud
27 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Walk-n-Talk 11:00 Community Gathering 2:00 Exploring Art for Transformation
28 9:30 Wellness Check-In 11:00 Baking at Towne House Fab Friday!
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2019
CONNECTING TO SERVICES AT THE
TOWNEHOUSE WELLNESS CENTER
WELLNESS GROUPS Groups that provide insight and support for
individuals overcoming mental health differences.
COMMUNITY
DAILY
Housing Education Group: Focus on budgeting, tenant rights and responsibilities, and move in/out expectations.
Community Gathering: A time for the community: staff and participants to discuss the needs and desires of the Towne House community
Life Skills: In this group we will be talking about skills to help one thrive. We will always be talking about self -care and how to help best support ones growth
as an
individual.
One on Ones: A opportunity to set down with one of our staff and talk in detail. About resources and other mental health services. Please sign up at the front
desk.
MONDAY
Housing Group: Focus on budgeting, tenant rights and responsibilities, and move in/out expectations.
Life Skills: In this group we will be talking about skills to help one thrive. We will always be talking about self -care and how to help best support ones
growth as an individual.
TUESDAY
Meditation: Guided relaxation and meditations to help participants take an inward journey to find balance and serenity.
Health Tuesday with Trina: Peer lead group focusing on healthy food choices and preparation standards.
Mental Health and Relationships: Building relationship skill to develop the confidence to form healthy relationships.
WEDNESDAY Women’s Group: a place for women to share with other women in a safe environment.
Baking at the Town: Beginner baking group where peers can share recipes and learn basic techniques for baking pastries.
Read Out Loud: Peers meet to discuss a book, express opinions and encourage healthy debate and critical thinking.
THURSDAY
Community Meeting: A time for the community: staff and participants to discuss the needs and desires of the Towne House community.
Exploring Art for Transformation: Exploring healing through art and creativity.
Peoples’ Choice: Peers choose the days’ activity
FRIDAY
Anger Management: Tools and techniques that can assist with recognizing and dealing with anger.
Fab Friday: Movies, games, and fun on Friday!
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 3
Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Motivational Monday 10-11 Breakfast for Lunch & Clean up 11:30-1 Games Group 1-3 1:1 Support 3 - 4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
4 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Truthful Tuesday 10 - 11 Taco Tuesday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 WRAP Group 12—2 (Session #3) 1:1 Support 3-4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
5 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Depression & Bipolar Support Group w/Mark 10-11 Morning Walk 11—11;30 Grilled Day Lunch & Clean up 11:30-1 Social Skills Practice 1-3 1:1 Support 3–4 (by —appt) Clean up 4-4:30
6 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Peer Led Discussions 10-11 Housing Education 10:30-12 Barb’s Homemade Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1
*SAVER’S OUTING 1-3* Support 3–4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
7 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30
Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Wellness Self Management 10-11 Pasta Friday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 Mind Fitness 1-2 1:1 Support 3–4 (by —appt) Clean Up 4-4:30
10 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Motivational Monday 10-11 Breakfast for Lunch & Clean up 11:30-1 Games Group 1-3 1:1 Support 3 - 4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
11 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Truthful Tuesday 10 - 11 Taco Tuesday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 WRAP Group 12—2 (Session #4) 1:1 Support 3-4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
12 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30
Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Depression & Bipolar Support Group w/Mark 10-11 Pathway Lunch 11:45-1:30 ABLE Accounts Q&A w/ Jeff from CIL 12 Clean up 4-4:30
13 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Housing Education 10:30-12 Barb’s Homemade Lunch & Clean up 11-1
*WALMART OUTING 1-3* 1:1 Support 3–4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
14 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30
Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Wellness Self Management 10-11 Pasta Friday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 Mind Fitness 1-2 1:1 Support 3–4 (by —appt) Clean Up 4-4:30
17 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Motivational Monday 10-11 OPEN HOUSE 12-3 1:1 Support 3 - 4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
18 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Truthful Tuesday 10 - 11 Taco Tuesday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 WRAP Group 12—2 (Session #5) 1:1 Support 3-4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
19 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30
Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Depression & Bipolar Support Group w/Mark 10-11 Morning Walk 11—11;30 Valley Community Church Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Peer Led Activities 1-3 1:1 Support 3-4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
20 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Housing Education 10:30-12 Barb’s Homemade Lunch & Clean up 11-1 *RASPUTIN MUSIC OUTING 1-3*
1:1 Support 3–4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
21 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30
Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Wellness Self Management 10-11 Pasta Friday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 Mind Fitness 1-2 1:1 Support 3–4 (by —appt) Clean Up 4-4:30
24 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Motivational Monday 10-11 Breakfast for Lunch & Clean up 11:30-1 Games Group 1-3 1:1 Support 3 - 4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
25 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Truthful Tuesday 10 - 11 Taco Tuesday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 WRAP Group 12—2 (Session #6) 1:1 Support 3-4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
26 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30
Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 FAIR DAY 10:15—4:30
Depression & Bipolar Support Group w/Mark 10-11 Valley Community Church Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Clean up 4-4:30
27 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Housing Education 10:30-12 Barb’s Homemade Lunch & Clean up 11-1
*DMV OUTING 1-3* 1:1 Support 3–4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
28 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Wellness Self Management 10-11
June birthday celebration 11:30-3 1:1 Support 3–4 (by —appt) Clean up 3-4
30
Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Motivational Monday 10-11 Breakfast for Lunch & Clean up 11:30-1 Games Group 1-3 1:1 Support 3 - 4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
Flag Day In the United States,
observed to celebrate the history and symbolism of the American flag.
Juneteenth, This celebration honors the day in 1865 when slaves in Texas
and Louisiana finally heard they were free, two months after the end of the Civil War. June 19, therefore, became the day of
emancipation for thousands of African-Americans.
OPEN HOUSE
Come and meet our staff! Enjoy pizza while learning about services we provide
at our center.
June 2019
Address:
3900 Valley Ave
Suite B
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: 925-484-8457
Fax: 925-484-1075
Website:
www.bayareacs.org
Employment
Specialist:
Dondre’ White
Personal Services
Coordinator:
Hannah Swinney
Peer Counselor:
Arletha Grayson
Program Supervisor:
Kelly Miller
Program Manager:
Nurges Gheyaszada
Hours:
Monday—Friday
8:30am—5pm
Lunch is cooked
everyday by peers
@ 1130
See reverse side for
Group Descriptions
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
Flag Day
Juneteeth
Coffee Community - Ease into the day by reaffirming community relationships through small talk and kind gestures, all while enjoying a morning snack and
a cup of hot coffee
Morning Meditation And Mindfulness Activity - Discuss current well-being, including successes & challenges, and utilize mindful meditation as a way of re-
ducing mental health related symptoms and experiences.
Mind Fitness—A workshop to build self-confidence for people seeking competitive employment and further learning opportunities, helping reach recovery
and resiliency goals
Motivational Monday - Creating Healthy Habits by self evaluating previous weekly behaviors, setting weekly goals, and identifying strategies to stay motivat-
ed.
Truthful Tuesday - Join us as we share our honest feelings about anxiety. This time will be reserved for peers to address anxiety provoking situ-ations and
share/learn useful coping skills
Housing Education - Come learn about the local housing resources and get help navigating the system
Games Group - Socialize in a fun, relaxed, safe, and positive atmosphere while playing board games, card games and video games.
Social Skills Practice - Get comfortable socializing with new and familiar faces with a variety of conversation topics and games.
1:1 Support - Reserve time by appointment to work individually with a Peer Counselor on problem solving, conflict resolution, setting/working on/achieving
personal goals.
Depression and Bipolar Support - Learn how to cope with the spectrum of moods while finding support in a positive community.
Distortion Dissonance w/ Duality Dave— Explore wellness through check in’s, meditation, music, and crafts w/Duality Dave’s pop up group.
Wellness Self-Management Group - A recovery-oriented, curriculum-based practice designed to help adults with serious mental health problems make in-
formed decisions and take action to manage symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Peer Led Discussions and Activities– What better way to be part of the community and help give back by volunteering to lead discussion groups and take
charge of afternoon activities?
VALLEY WELLNESS CENTER
Group Descriptions
...supporting people, supporting community