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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

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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

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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

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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

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Editor and Team Lead, Mary Benson

[email protected]

North Coastal & Inland, Jeffrey Najarian, CMT

[email protected]

North Coastal & Rural, Susan Gates

[email protected]

South Bay, Mercedes Webber

[email protected]

South Bay, Michael James

[email protected]

East County, Laura Wiseman

[email protected]

East County, Michelle Gregoire, BA

[email protected]

North Central, Sandy Opsal, BA

[email protected]

Central, Maureen Swan, BA

[email protected]

Central, Jean Fisher, MS

[email protected]

Central, Denita Harris, AA

[email protected]

Editor and Greater San Diego, Brian Reisert

[email protected]

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