January Outings

Member Spotlight As another year draws

to a close in a flurry of wrapping paper, ribbons and bows, Visions of Hope staff and Board of Directors wish you the happiest of holiday seasons.

Looking back on this last year, it is easy to see just how far we have come. There have been many changes and challenges met. The one enduring facet throughout it all, though, is you. Yes, you! Your many demonstrations of support, well wishes and elbow grease have sustained Visions of Hope and have truly made a difference. And, really, that is what we strive for – to make a difference.

I am so very proud and grateful for you and thank you for joining in our cause to improve the lives of persons affected by serious mental illness and for making a difference.

Thank you so much and a very Happy New Year to you and yours!

Faron Jack, CEO

Natural History Museum

January 11th

Bowling January 18th Socialize at a

game of Bowling!

Movies

January 14th January 25th January 28th

Steven Kayiira has been a member of Visions

of Hope for over four years now and everyone knows his friendly face. Steven has recently completed his Peer Support Training and has become a Certified Peer

Support Specialist. He has been putting his new title to great use by volunteering much of his time and supporting

members at both Hatcher and Scottsdale sites. Steven has an incredible attitude and his positive thinking encourages all

around him to follow in his footsteps. Steven, we are all so happy of your accomplishments and

the inspiring journey you are living. We, here at Visions of Hope, look forward to the many more happy memories that are

made on your inspiring journey. Jeff DeAvila, Recovery Coach

Discover at Natural History Museum

CEO Corner

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Hatcher 601 W Hatcher Rd

Phoenix, AZ (602) 944-2880

Scottsdale 6411 E Thomas Rd

Scottsdale, AZ (480) 994-4866

Family Support Community Based

Susan Junck (480) 586-7362

Information & Referral

(480) 994-4407

Warm Line Mon- Fri 12p-12a Sat-Sun 4p-12a (602) 347-1100

Lets have some fun at Amazing

Jakes!

January 4th Amazing Jakes Members can sign up

for Outings at either location.

Outings are subject to change.

Steven Since I came to Visions of Hope 3

years ago I fell in love with the people and the programs. And the food! Now I am taking the next step, which is joining the team. I have taken the Peer Support Program and am ready to work with my peers.

Steven Kayiira

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New Year, New You…

Dena’s Healthy Snack Corner Sweet Potatoes with Lime and Cilantro

Prep Time: 10 min. Cooking Time: 30-40 min. Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 Sweet Potatoes

½ bunch of Cilantro 2-3 Limes

Butter or Olive Oil, Salt (Optional)

“True life is lived, when tiny changes occur.” Leo Tolstoy

A lot of people begin the New Year by making resolutions. We’ve all been there. We take a vow to lose weight, exercise more or spend more time with our family. We start the year with great intentions, but then we quickly relapse into old habits. Big changes do not require big leaps. Permanent change is more likely to happen gradually than through one big restrictive plan. Allow yourself to climb the ladder one rung at a time!!! Here are some ways you can make your intentions a reality this year:

1. Write down your intentions and keep them in a visible place.

2. Get to the source of whatever is keeping you in a rut.

3. Be clear about what your life would look like once you achieve your goal.

4. Share your resolutions with friends and family.

5. Reward yourself with every little accomplishment.

Happy New Year!! Dena, Nutritionist

Easy Tips to stay FIT

How much is enough? ACSM guidelines recommend to exercise for at least 30 minutes, 5x week, plus full body strength training 2x week. Shoot for 10k steps a day. Start by adding 500 steps a day until you reach your goal. What if I don't have the time? Get Intense! Working at about an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10, will help you burn more calories and get the most out of your workouts. I can’t stay motivated. Find a friend! Having a workout partner will help hold you accountable, help push your farther, and help you work out longer! I have a bad back, knee, etc. Go for a swim! Swimming is a low impact workout that can actually help recovery from injuries and slow the process of aging. I don’t like going to the gym. These five, strength building exercises don’t require any equipment. Only your body! Perform each exercise and then repeat for a TOTAL body workout.

Dave Fitness Coordinator

Squat (15 to 20 reps) Lunge (15 reps per side) Push-up (10 to 15 reps) Bridge (15 to 20 reps)

Plank pose (hold 30 to 60 seconds)

Wash the sweet potatoes and bake them whole, in their skins, at 375 degrees until tender, about 40 minutes. Wash and chop cilantro leaves. When sweet potatoes are done, slit open the skin and place on serving plate. Season with salt and dots of butter or a sprinkle of oil, if you like, then squeeze fresh lime juice all over, and shower with cilantro leaves.

To inquire about Nutrition Classes please contact Dena Wombolt, Nutritionist (480) 994-4866

To inquire about Fitness Services please contact Dave Cummings, Fitness Coordinator (602) 944-2880

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As 2013 closes out and we ring in 2014, let’s take a minute in gratitude for what we have. Let us give thanks for another year of life. It is common practice in the New Year for people to start making resolutions. These resolutions tend to focus on doing more, having more, or being more. This focus assumes that we are lacking something. How about we pause and take stock of what we have: A roof over our heads, a community of like-minded people to visit with during the day, food to eat, Recovery Classes to attend…

Imagine if each day in the New Year, we stopped to think of what we have instead of what we want. The exercise of writing a gratitude list each day has helped many folks in their journey of recovery. Challenge yourself to write down three to five things each day that you are thankful for. Watch how your whole attitude begins to change. Soon you will notice things throughout the day that you want to add to your list. You will be in a consciousness of wealth instead of lack.

Recovery Team

Recovery Services

Upcoming

Family Support now offers Family WRAP We are starting the New Year with an additional program for families who are

enrolled in our Family Support Program. Some of you may be familiar with the WRAP program by Mary Ellen Copeland. We are now offering Family WRAP! This program helps each family member to contribute to a family plan that will help promote wellness and recovery. It also offers a Crisis Plan for times when you become overwhelmed. Sign up today to work one-on-one with a trained Family Support Provider to develop your Family WRAP! Watch for more exciting new offerings to be announced in February!

Susan Junck, Family Support Coordinator

GED – General Educational Development

The beginning of 2014 we will be hosting a Peer Support Specialist Training class and we are looking forward to a large class. This class is made up of peers who want to further their recovery and support others who are discovering their own recovery journey. The peers who graduate from class and complete a forty hours internship will become certified Peer Support Specialists and are eligible to receive a Certificate.

I will also be facilitating a WRAP Workshop that will be available for our Members in the near future. Please keep an eye open for the announcement as to when it will begin.

I look forward to the many classes and trainings Vision of Hope will be offering to its Members, Employees and the Community. –

Debbie Ludlow, Training Program Coordinator

Visions of Hope offers a flexible, self-paced, learning environment in our GED Classes. Classes are taught one subject at a time. Presently, we are teaching Math. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9am to 11am and 1pm to 3pm. To meet the demands of our working Members, evening and Saturday classes are forthcoming. These classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm and Saturday 10am to 12pm. Hope to see you there!

Beth Felton

To inquire about training opportunities, please contact

Debbie Ludlow, Training Program Coordinator (602) 944-2880

To inquire about Family Support, please contact Susan Junck, Family Support Coordinator (480) 586-7362

To inquire about Adult Recovery Services, please contact Mike Johnson, Site Coordinator (602) 944-2880

To inquire about GED Program, please contact Beth Felton, GED Instructor (602) 944-2880

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Telephone Support Service WARM LINE (602) 347-1100

Visions of Hope offers services for Adults, enrolled in Magellan SMI Program (AHCCCS and NON-AHCCCS).

To enroll with Visions of Hope, please get in touch with your case manager/ treatment coordinator and ask them to contact Elizabeth Dominguez, Intake Coordinator for Referral Packet Requirements.

Phone: (602) 944-2880 Fax: (602) 867-2435 E-mail: elizabeth.dominguez@hopeaz.org

NAMI National Alliance On Mental

Illness

How to enroll with Visions of Hope

The Warm Line provides supportive, confidential telephone services for persons feeling overwhelmed or just needing to talk. The Warm Line is a friendly telephone support line operated by trained call specialists who offer non-judgmental peer support and actively listen to callers’ concerns, understanding the callers’ perspectives because we’ve also experienced behavioral health issues.

The Warm Line is available Mon–Fri: 12pm–12am and Sat-Sun: 4pm-12am. We’re open on holidays.

Information and Referral (480) 994-4407 Free of Charge… Information & Referral Coordinator Andy Arnowitz enjoys helping people, like you, navigate through the often confusing world of the Arizona mental health system, getting his clients to the people and organizations best able to serve them.

*Follow up calls offered. **Call Andy at Visions of Hope Arizona

M-F 9am-4pm, 480-994-4407 Ext. 10.

The Arizona Behavioral Health Planning Council, the ADHS/DBHS Office of Individual & Family Affairs’ (OIFA) Advisory Council, and the Arizona Peer and Family Coalition need a few good men, women, and youth to become members and be involved to continue to improve Arizona’s behavioral health system.

These organizations are recruiting peers and family members with mental health and substance abuse experiences, who want to make a difference. For more information please contact: rocka@azdhs.gov or the Coalition’s Chair, Vicki Johnson, at vlj30@cox.net. Membership in these organizations is comprised of peers and family members, advocates, and behavioral health professionals committed to change and inclusion. There are exciting times ahead for Arizona’s system, and we encourage you to take part!

Be the change you wish to see in the world

Magellan Stigma Reduction Committee The Difference we make in the lives of those we serve as

Community Members starts with us. We can help reduce stigma through the positive and innovative things we do and say on a daily basis. We are encouraging you to have your voice be heard to help reduce stigma. Please join Magellan Community Stigma Reduction Committee meeting Tuesday, January 28th, at 10am 4801 E Washington St., Phoenix (Four Peaks Conference Room).

Education Meeting Tuesday, January 7th, 2014

7:00pm – 8:30pm Scottsdale Senior Center

1700 N. Granite Reef, Scottsdale “Presenter”

Kathleen Hudson Arizona State Director “Life Support Medical”

The Electronic Caregiver The Electronic Caregiver is designed to help family and professional caregivers cope with the stresses of caring for a loved one. The Caregiver assists family members with the care giving process by reducing stress, providing monitoring, daily medication reminders, and unlimited communication with EMT operators. Contact (602) 374-7439 or (480) 481-0559 for further information. There is no charge for this meeting!