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April 2015
Recovery Innovations
Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2015
Peers Linking Peers
2015 San Diego Wellness & Recovery Summit
This and previous issues can be found on the Network of Care Website
http://sandiego.networkofcare.org/mh/content.aspx?
Funding provided through the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency Adult and Older Adult Behavioral Health Services
The 2015 Summit at the Jacobs Center explored the role of art and creativity in
our personal journeys and overall wellness. Guests were welcomed in Hmong,
Vietnamese, Amharic, Spanish, and English, and there was continuous American
Sign Language, Spanish, and Vietnamese translation. Elisa Barnett served as
Emcee. Keynote speaker Joi Jackson of the In-Home Outreach Team (IHOT)
spoke eloquently of her lived experience and love of writing. Musician Michael
James described songwriting as a “tool for handling big feelings” and conveyed
various emotions with guitar chords. Guests were invited to visit 25 community
partners in the Resource Room, pose for photos with Art of Recovery placards,
and to connect with friends. All three breakout sessions were praised. Tai Chi
practitioner Bill Riggs guided participants, both standing and seated, through the
9 Treasures of Qigong or “breath work”, balancing mind and emotions. Janet Ma-
sey led a lesson in Zentangle, a simple, relaxing method of creating beautiful pic-
tures by drawing structured patterns, enhancing focus and well-being. Wes Ches-
ter, Co-Director of the Expressive Arts Institute, spoke of the healing power of art
therapy and invited submissions to be considered for display at the Martha Pace
Swift Gallery at NTC Promenade. After lunch, the annual “This Person” Awards
were presented, honoring those nominated for their instrumental role in a Peer’s
recovery. This year’s awards were given to: Matthew Melao, Selena Epley, Sergio
Ramirez, and the Exodus Recovery Program. The National “This Person” Award
honoree was Matthew Federici, Executive Director of The Copeland Center for
Wellness and Recovery. In his acceptance speech, he shared his experience as a
person who received behavioral health services in the past. The Jeffery Christo-
pher Memorial Award was presented by Jim and Barbara Christopher and their
daughter Shannon, to Recovery Innovations which was accepted by Judi Holder
on behalf of all staff. Catherine Greitzer of Casa Pacifica spoke about achieving
success by “starring in our own recovery”. Members of East Wind Clubhouse sere-
naded us with inspira-
tional songs in English
& Vietnamese. Dan
Kasperick of Mariposa
Clubhouse closed the
exciting and uplifting
day by sharing his
beautiful poem about
life at the intersection
of recovery and art.
Hope to see you all
next year!
County Wide Speak Out
Local Recovery
Authors
Tuesday
April 28th, 2015
1-3 pm
Health & Human
Services Agency
Complex
3851 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92110
By Karen Hayman, Michael James & Mercedes
Webber
Inside This Issue:
Summit-Art of Recovery 1
Peer Feedback Concerns 1
May-Mental Health Month 2
In-Home Outreach Team 2
Hidden Gems: Poway 3
Recovery Word Scramble 3
Upcoming Events 4
May Is Mental Health Month
Page 2 Peers Linking Peers
In Home Outreach Team (IHOT) By Michelle Gregoire
By Sandy Opsal, B.A.
IHOT (In Home Outreach Team) is an innovative program responding to the need for more engagement
to folks experiencing serious mental health symptoms, who are reluctant to participate in treatment.
Once a person is referred to the program and determined to be eligible, someone will come out to the per-
son’s home and literally “meet them where they’re at.” The IHOT team (including a Peer Support Spe-
cialist, family coach, and more) will partner with an individual for anywhere from several months to a
year, depending on their needs. To be eligible for services, one
must live in San Diego County and be age 18 or over.
Originally, IHOT covered limited communities, but services
are now expanded. Other criteria for services include being
identified as having a serious mental health challenge with
significantly declining functioning and no current involvement
in any type of mental health treatment. Either of the following
must also be true: (a) symptoms contribute to serious function-
al impairment in daily living, social relations, or ability to sus-
tain housing or (b) within the last year one of the following has
occurred: psychiatric hospitalization, emergency room visit
for a mental health concern, police/PERT involvement, or in-
carceration. Anyone can call to refer someone to IHOT. For
North Coastal, North Inland and North Central County resi-
dents call (760) 591-0100. For the rest of San Diego County,
which includes Central, East, and South regions, call (619) 961-2120. While available to program partici-
pants 24/7, standard office hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Visit www.telecarecorp.com/
programs/139 or www.mhsinc.org/ihot-north for more information.
For over 65 years, Mental Health America and their affiliates have led the observance of May as Mental
Health Month. They reach millions of people by spreading the word through media and local events. The
word they are spreading is mental health is something everyone should care about, and they welcome
other organizations to join them in spreading the word. To check out the MHA Mental Health Month tool
kit go to: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/may
Here in San Diego County there are many events planned for May. Let’s take a look at a few of them.
NAMI is presenting its yearly event, The 2015 NAMI Walk and Wellness Expo on Saturday May 2nd at
NTC Park Liberty Station, at 2455 Cushing Rd. San Diego, CA 92106. There will be arts, family enter-
tainment, a Veteran’s Zone and lots of booths offering information and services. The Expo runs from 7:30
am to 12:30 pm and the Walk starts at 9:00 am with registration beginning at 7:30 am. Everything is
FREE, including the Walk. For more information go to: www.namisandiego.org/nami-san-diego-county-
walk. The Expressive Arts Institute’s Recovering the Artist Exhibit opens May 1st and runs thru June. It
is also at Liberty Station, at the Martha Pace
Swift Gallery, 2820 Roosevelt Rd., San Diego,
CA 92106. An updated calendar of events is
available at: http://sandiego.networkofcare.org/
mh/calendar.aspx and www.livewellsd.org/
content/livewell/home/calendar.html
Hidden Gems in Poway
Page 3 Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2015
By Jeffrey Najarian, CMT
Nestled in the rolling hills north of Highway 15 is the charming town of Poway. It is one of the youngest
cities in San Diego County, coming into existence in 1980. This clean, vibrant city was recently rated the
47th safest city in the United States with many charming shops and restaurants to explore. It also holds
two hidden gems: Lake Poway and Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. Lake Poway offers fishing, rental boats,
picnicking, and over 55 miles of some of the finest hiking trails in all of Southern California. The Lake is
stocked during trout season about every two weeks and you can purchase fishing gear, bait and refresh-
ments on site. The park is open from 6 a.m. to sunset. There is a $5.00 entry fee for non-Poway residents
which is only collected on weekends and holidays. Less than a mile north of Lake Poway is another
hidden treasure. “Blue Sky Ecological
Reserve is a 700-acre oak-lined canyon
flanked by coastal sage scrub and
chaparral-covered hills. The Reserve is
home to a wide variety of flora and
fauna. Brilliant colors of wild flowers
on the hillsides in spring, the songs of
birds, and the tree-lined creek provide
an inviting escape for a nature walk.”
F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t
www.blueskyreserve.org/. For more in-
formation about Lake Poway visit
www.ci.poway.ca.us/401/Lake-Poway.
Enjoy your spring time at these hidden
gems.
A. SUE ROYU CVIEO
B. RTFANSORINATMO
C. IKAMGN A EFRENCDIFE
D. CBKA NI TRLONCO
E. LILORGN ITWH RCEARSIENTS
F. WPEMOER LSEYROUF
G. VLOE FOULSYER
H. TIMUCOMNY
I. BILCNACOTUAYIT
J. ENSES FO GLBENIGON
K. COEVRYRE
L. WYTPAHAS
M. TOPSUPR
N. SOTVIPEI MECSOTUO
O. KMEA RYOU WNO SHICOCE
Recovery Word Scramble Puzzle By Laura Wiseman
1. PATHWAYS
2. RECOVERY
3. ROLLING WITH RESISTANCE
4. USE YOUR VOICE
5. EMPOWER YOURSELF
6. MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICES
7. LOVE YOURSELF
8. ACCOUNTABILITY
9. TRANSFORMATION
10. BACK IN CONTROL
11. POSITIVE OUTCOMES
12. COMMUNITY
13. SUPPORT
14. SENSE OF BELONGING
15. Making a difference
Editor and Team Lead, Mary Benson
North Coastal & Inland, Jeffrey Najarian, CMT
North Coastal & Rural, Susan Gates
South Bay, Mercedes Webber
South Bay, Michael James
East County, Laura Wiseman
East County, Michelle Gregoire, BA
North Central, Sandy Opsal, BA
Central, Maureen Swan, BA
Central, Jean Fisher, MS
Central, Denita Harris, AA
Editor and Greater San Diego, Brian Reisert
3565 Del Rey Street, Suite 202 San Diego, CA 92109 Office: 858-274-4650 Fax: 858-274-4662
Recovery Innovations
Mary Benson, Peer Liaison Team Lead Direct Line: 858-766-7106 [email protected]
Peer Liaison Team Contact Information
Peer Liaisons assist people to advocate for their needs
and rights. We act as a two-way conduit to gather and
disseminate information between the San Diego County
Behavioral Health Services Administrators and people
receiving services and their families. We provide hope,
encouragement, and connection to the community
through county-wide forums, focus groups, county
meeting attendance, resources and our monthly news-
letter.
4th Tuesday Every Month Peer Liaison County Wide Speak Out April 28th Local Recovery Authors. Retired La Mesa Police Captain Dan Willis will discuss his book: Bulletproof Spirit: The First Responder’s Essential Resource for Protecting and Healing Mind and Heart Second Chance Program founder Scott H. Silverman will discuss his book: Tell Me No. I Dare You. 1-3pm Health Services Complex 3851 Rosecrans San Diego 92110 Classes held at our main office at 3565 Del Rey Street, Suite 202. WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9-11am WELL (Wellness and Empowerment in Life and Living) Fridays 1:30-3:30pm Creating Healthy Habits/Medication For Success Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm
Recovery Innovations Events
Upcoming Community Events
Friday May 1st through Sunday May 3rd Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Saturday May 2nd NAMI Walk San Diego
NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd
Registration 7:30am Start of Walk 9am Resource Fair 7:30am to 12pm
Sunday May 3rd Carlsbad Spring Village Faire Grand Ave between Carlsbad Blvd & Jefferson Sunday May 17th Escondido Spring Street Faire Grand Ave between Center City Pkwy & Ivy Saturday May 30th and Sunday May 31st Annual Fiesta del Sol Fletcher Cove Beach Park, Solana Beach