September 15th, 2016 D i a n e P e p p l e r R e s o u r c e C e n t e r

September 2016 Newsletter

Suicide Risk Factors

Risk factors are characteristics or

conditions that increase the chance

that a person may try to take their

life.

Health Factors

Mental health conditions such

as Depression, Bipolar (manic-

d e p r e s s i v e ) d i s o r d e r ,

Schizophrenia, Borderline or

antisocial personality disorder,

Conduct disorder, Psychotic

d isorders , o r psychot i c

symptoms in the context of any

disorder, Anxiety disorders

Substance abuse disorders

Serious or chronic health

condition and/or pain

Environmental Factors

Stressful life events which may

include a death, divorce, or job

loss

Prolonged stress factors which

may include harassment,

bullying, relationship problems,

and unemployment

Access to lethal means

including firearms and drugs

Exposure to another person’s

suicide, or to graphic or

sensationalized accounts of

suicide

Historical Factors

Previous suicide attempts

Family history of suicide

attempts

For More information on warning

signs of suicidal thoughts or on

prevention of suicide, please visit

https://afsp.org/

If you or a loved one suffers from

depression or suicidal thoughts,

please contact your primary doctor,

t h e r a p i s t ,

counselor or

the suicide

h o t l i n e

number listed

here.

Monthly Days of Interest:

Sept 10th: World Suicide Prevention Day

Sept 25th: National Psychotherapy Day

Sept 5-11th: National Suicide Prevention Week

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

National Recovery Month

Self-Awareness Month

Self-Improvement Month

And Many More...

From the Director 2

Project Homeless Connect 3

Volunteers Needed 3

Pancake Breakfast 4

Self Care 5

Wish List & Appreciations 5

Children’s Groups 6

Support Groups 6

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

National Suicide Prevention Week in Sept.

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From the Director:

September is International Self-Awareness Month. There is a direct correlation between

self-esteem and domestic violence victimization. When it comes to victimization, domestic

violence does not always mean physical abuse. It can also be financial, verbal, emotional,

and sexual. Basically, batterers need to be in control of their victims. The less a batterer

feels in control, the more intense the interactions become. Many victims of domestic

violence experience low self-esteem and it may be the reason that they do not leave the

situation. This can lead to serious injury and even death. Self-esteem alone cannot

combat domestic violence. A victim with high self-esteem can be affected by domestic

violence, but I feel that the victim with better self-image will be more empowered to leave a

relationship where there is abuse, and that is the important thing to focus on. Victims with

low self-esteem feel that they cannot do better than the situation they are in, which makes

them far less likely to leave than a victim who has high self-esteem and can stand up for

themselves. Domestic violence offenders tend to prey on victims who have low self-esteem,

realizing that the victim will want and need them no matter what they do.

Because of the connection between self-esteem and domestic violence, it is critical to

teach children about self-esteem. Crucial experiences that help to form our beliefs about

ourselves often (although not always) occur early in life. It is essential that children are

introduced to the concept of self-esteem at an early age. In order to help prevent domestic

violence in future generations, children need to understand if what they are feeling is

healthy, and learn positive ways to feel better about themselves.

Every victim of domestic violence needs to remember that it doesn’t matter how small and

vulnerable your batterer makes you feel. You are worth more and deserve to be treated with

respect and dignity...just like everyone else.

The following tips for building your self-esteem after abuse could be helpful. 1. Be patient

with yourself. It’s not going to be perfect or rainbows. There will be times that multiple

roadblocks may be placed in your path. Patience will allow time to heal and pick the best

path without fear of having to return to the abuser because things didn’t turn out the way

you planned. 2. Spend time with people who build you up. Try to get out and connect with

people as much as possible, whether it’s with friends or by going to a support group for

survivors. 3. Give back. Helping others can make you feel like you have a sense of

purpose in the world, and can take your mind off your own struggles. Making someone

else smile can also be infectious. Find a local charity group (like Diane Peppler

Resource Center) and volunteer once a week. You have unique skills that can be

invaluable to those in need. If you would like to volunteer with Diane Peppler Resource

Center, please contact Kara Heggaton at (906) 635-0566 and she will get you set up.

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The Diane Peppler Resource Center is looking for volunteers to help with the following:

Volunteers to work a Food Mobile Pantry on Sept. 22nd

Overnight crisis line volunteers

Organizing/cleaning of the shelter garage

Fall yard work

weekly sanitation/cleaning of our shelter

Child Care for our residents in shelter

Please Contact Kara Heggaton at heggatonk@dprcenter.org or call 906-635-0566 if you can help with

any of these.

Project Homeless Connect in Luce County Held on August 18th

Project Homeless Connect is a day of free services for people in need who live in Luce and

Mackinac Counties. This event was made possible through a grant from the Michigan Coalition

Against Homelessness, and the EUP Continuum of Care; a tri-county collaborative body working

for individuals who are homeless and at risk of homelessness. Services provided helped

community members who are struggling with financial problems, housing issues, employment

challenges, and/or health concerns. Free haircuts, lunch, and hygiene products, and a Feeding

America Mobile Food Pantry were also available for all of the participants in attendance.

The Diane Peppler Resource Center Staff would like to thank all of the volunteers,

agencies/agency representatives, and businesses who were able to help make the event a

success. Without the support of our communities, this event would not be able to take place.

We were able to help 81 families in need this year, including 68 children.

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Pancake Breakfast… Tastes like Success! Thank you to everyone that came to our 2016 Pancake

Breakfast at the VFW on August 28th. This year, our

pancake breakfast did 10 times better than our first

pancake breakfast fundraiser. We are so happy that so

many from the community could attend and enjoy some

pancakes and sausage among other delicious breakfast

foods. We’d like to thank all of our donors and

sponsors that made this event possible:

1668 Winery

A Cut Above the Rest

Alpine Chocolat Haus

Anderson Tackman & Co.

Barish’s

Bay Mills Resort and Casino

Biggby Coffee

Buffalo Wild Wings

Bunker Manufacturing, Inc.

Central Savings Bank

Chippewa County Credit Union

Cup of the Day

Don Wilson Insurance

E.U.P Board of Realtors

Fernelius Hyundai, LLC

Gillett, Halvorsen, Leonhardt, P.C.

Goetz Lockview Restaurant

Kewadin Casino

North Star Habitat for Humanity &

Restore

Parkers ACE Hardware

Pingatore Cleaners, Inc.

Precision Edge Surgical Products

Company

Rodenroth Motors, Inc.

Roy Electric Company

S. & T. Electrical International, Inc.

Sault Printing Company

Soo Co Op Credit Union

Soo Corner Store

Soo Locks Boat Tours & Dinner Cruises

Superior Coffee Roasting Co.

The Wicked Sister

Total Outlook

We would also like to thank all

of the volunteers and staff

that worked so hard on the

day of the event:

Jennifer Dibble

Ellen Quinlivan

Francene Barbro-Meiners

The Soo Eagles Hockey

Team

Adrianna Gunderson

Betsy Huggett

Jessica Roberts

& Kara Heggaton

Elk’s Club

Liz Wollan

Julie Peterman

Century 21

Judy McHill

Sara Allen

April Musselman

Dave Smithers

Family Dollar

And many anonymous

donors

We would like to thank all of

the donors who supported the

Diane Peppler Resource

Center in the month of August.

The Mole Hole

Kathy Smithers

Kinross Correctional

Facility

St. Mary’s School

Ashley MacDonald

Moose Lodge

Salvation Army

We would also like to thank

our volunteers for giving their

time in the month of August.

Ellen Quinlivan

Jennifer Dibble

Errin Fornicola

Areka Maki

Caitlin Spink

And Megan Hall

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Diane Peppler Resource Center Donation Wish List

Thank You to Our August Donors and Volunteers

Thank you for your dedication to helping the Diane Peppler

Resource Center Shelter!

Deodorant

TVs & DVD Players

Family Friendly Movies

Twin and Full Size

Mattresses and Box

Springs

Twin Size Bedding

New Pillows

Unopened over the

counter medications

First aid kits

Feminine products

New or Very Gently Used

Children’s Toys

Hand soaps

Birthday or Thank you

Greeting Cards

Baby Monitors

Small Household Furniture

Kitchen Items

Organizational Items

Unexpired Food Items and

Non-Perishable Items

Baby Diapers, Baby Wipes,

and Pull-Ups

Baby Hygiene Items

(shampoo, baby wash ,

etc.)

We gladly accept

donations. Here is a brief

wish list that the shelter

has going for this month:

Towels

Socks (new)

Trash Bags

Clothes Hangers

Plastic Storage Bins

New Unopened

Packages of

Underwear

Laundry Detergent,

Fabric Softener, and

Dryer Sheets

“If you can’t provide any of

these items but would still like

to support us, we always accept

monetary donations as well and

all donations are tax

deductible.”

Visit our Website to Donate.

September is Self-Awareness Month Sometimes people attempt to

meet the needs of family

members, employers, children,

friends, or society in general

before meeting their own needs,

and working to please and care

for others often interferes with

one's self-care routine and can

take a toll on a person's well-

b e i n g . S u r v i v o r s

of abuse or violence may find it

challenging to maintain good

self-care habits. The survivors in

our shelter are in a transition

period of life and that can

sometimes mean letting self-care

fall to the wayside. We are

working to promote self-

awareness and self-care among

the clients we serve this month

as well as throughout the year.

This is why we are asking for

donations of self-care items:

New Makeup of various shades

including: eyeshadows,

mascaras, foundations,

lipsticks, etc.

Shampoo

Conditioner

Body Wash

Lotions

Razors

Shaving Cream

Nail Polish and Remover

Nail Files

Face wash

Deodorant

Perfumes

Facial Masks

& Other personal care products

P.O. Box 698

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Diane Peppler Resource Center

Mackinac County

Walk in anytime

8am-4pm Monday,

Wednesday, and Friday

246 Ferry Lane

St. Ignace MI

Luce County

Walk in anytime

9am-3pm Tuesday and

Thursday

407 W. Harrie St.

Newberry MI

If you are in need of

support, there are local

support group options that

you are more than

welcome to attend. If you

have questions about

locations, times, or topics

of discussion please call

the D iane Pepp ler

Resource Center.

Chippewa County

Domestic Violence Group

Every Thursday

6pm-8pm

Sexual Violence Group

Every Tuesday

6pm-8pm

Diane Peppler Resource Center Support Groups

24hr Phone line: 906-635-0566

Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-882-1515

Fax: 906-635-2952

Website: www.dprcenter.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/dprcenter

Twitter: @DPRC_Shelter

Our light is always on, Our door is always open.

Newsletter Recipient

Chippewa County

Children’s Group

Ages 6-8 will be held every

Tuesday at 6p.m.

Ages 9-12 will be held

every Thursday at 6p.m.