For Mental Health Recovery and Support
March—April 2015
This Year’s Heart & Soul event had over 300 people in
attendance. The Heart & Soul Planning Committee were pleased to
have Patrick and Sharon Czarny serve as Honorary Co-Chairs. Patrick
and Sharon have a son who lives with mental illness. Patrick shared
a heart felt story about his son and how well the family are doing
now, as a result of the treatment and support received within the
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County (MHRSBLC)
system of care. It was very gratifying to hear a success story like
this.
Honorary Co-Chairs, Sharon and Patrick Czarny, whose ongoing
support throughout the year is much appreciated by TMWC members and
staff.
TMWC Board of Trustees President, Brian Han- sen (left) and Brian
O’Connor, Vice-President (right) share the evening with TMWC Member
Curtis Stallsworth (center)
Members Darla Newhouse and Mike Edminson enjoying dinner and time
with their friends.
Tony Rasczyk, co-founder of event, hard at work! Thanks for your
dedication, Tony!
Sharon Czarny, and Sally Binard, co- founder of event, watching the
festivi- ties. Thanks for your dedication, Sally!
TMWC Board of Trustees & Fundraising Chair, Candy Tavormina and
TMWC Executive Director Kelly Skinner intently watching the live
auction.
More Photos on Page 2
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Mental Health and Wernert Center Community Lose Long Time Friend
and Advocate by Katie Phillips
Sadly, Thomas M. Wernert Center Board of Trustee, and 15 year
member, Wayne Coleman, age 66, passed away on January 8, 2015.
Wayne had been an active participant in peer support and peer
leadership in our community for over a decade. Wayne was a great
advocate for people living with mental illness, and served on the
Recovery Council of the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board
of Lu- cas County. He most recently held the position of vice
president of the Thomas M. Wernert Center, but was also past
president. Wayne was a charter member and past president of New
Horizons, and was a member of NPI Tenant Association. Thoughts
shared on Wayne:
“[When] I went to the funeral home I was impressed with the number
of people in attendance. You could tell he touched a lot of people.
His son Jeff, too, was impressed with all of the things Wayne had
accom- plished.” Scott Sylack, Executive Director, MHRSB of Lucas
County
“I’ve known Wayne since at least 2000. He was a very kind man,
passionate advocate, relentless volun- teer, and true leader of his
peers. He will be missed.” Kelly Skinner, Executive Director
TMWC
“I have known Wayne for many years and he always had a smile on his
face and a joke to tell. He was just as at home with his peers as
he was with his fellow advocates.” Katie Phillips, PEP
Coordinator.
No one ever really dies as long as they took the time to leave us
with fond memories.
~Chris Sorensen
Wayne Coleman pictured here enjoying Wernert Center’s Holi- day
Party, 2008
Wernert Center Website Update
Our website at wernertcenter.org has a fresh look for 2015! Please
take the time to visit and see our new lay out and function of the
site. We are very lucky and honored to have Amanda Van Kleeck,
daughter of Tom & Rose Ann Wernert, and Amanda’s husband Bri-
an, to assist us with the upkeep and design of the site. The site
is very user friendly and
all links are right there on the home page in an easily accessible
and pleasant for- mat. Please stop by, visit the site and let us
know what you think!
A Few More Heart and Soul Pics Photos by Katie Phillips
Caught baking cookies for Heart & Soul are lt-rt: Mackell
Jackson, Sarita Gregory and Kaila Adams. Yummy!
Transportation Coordinator Garry Wright, intently working on a
child’s rocking chair for Heart & Soul
Lisa Stewart working on her “Kitchen Tablet Stand” which were very
popular.
TMWC Staff Julie Foley and Sarita Gregory take a moment out of
their busy evening for a photo op.
This is one of three tables of items creat- ed by TMWC staff &
members. Julie Foley designed and packed these lovely gift bas-
kets—great job, Julie!
This year we intro- duced jewelry de- signs. The multi- piece at
left was all made by Nancy Fox & display design by Katie
Phillips. Nancy also donated crocheted items— she’s crafty!
A very special thanks to our gifted artists and creators. We sold
abso- lutely everything on all of our tables!
What a blast we had designing and creating items for the Wernert
Center’s silent auction table at the 11th Annual Heart
& Soul event. It was a wonderful evening and as always well
attended and well supported. Thank you Toledo!
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Our next class is Peer Support and that will be starting Wednesday,
March 25, 2015 from 2-4p and will run until Wednesday, May 19,
2015. Please contact Katie Phillips at 419-242-3000 ext. 103 or any
other staff member for assistance in signing up for this enjoyable
and informative class on the value of peer support and the quali-
ties of a good peer supporter. A new thing to look forward to is
the March/April topic agenda that Lisa Stew- art and I have set up
for the groups: Get Fit Club (Tuesdays at 12p), Living Well
(Thursdays at 11a), Diabetes Support (Thursdays at 12p), &
Anger Awareness (Tuesdays at 11a). Please view these to note the
upcoming topics to be sure you don’t miss the one’s most important
to you. The topic agenda will be included as an insert in the
newsletter along with the March/April calendar. Please be sure to
let any
staff know if there are any topics or issues you think need to be
discussed in any of our groups or clubs.
BFF’s since the dawn of time, Katie Phillips and Sueann Davis
enjoying Heart and Soul together.
National Nutrition Month by Lisa Stewart, TMWC Wellness
Specialist
March is recognized as National Nutrition month. The Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics created this campaign to educate the public
on eating well and making healthy lifestyle choices. This year’s
theme is named “Bite Into a Healthy Life- style”, with the focus
being on eating fewer calories, making educated food choices, and
increasing physical activity to promote healthier lives. To learn
more about how to make informed food choices and how to increase
exercise, please join me on Tuesdays at 12pm for the Get Fit Club,
Wednesdays for
Let’s Move at 12pm and Fridays at 10:30am for Yoga. Don’t forget to
see Katie on Thursdays for Dia- betes Support. It is just as
important to stay on task with our physical wellbeing as it is with
our mental well being. You cannot have one without the other. We
hope you will enjoy these opportunities that are of- fered for
you.
MHRS Board of Lucas County’s Recognition Breakfast 2015 by Kristal
Barham, MPH, MHRSBLC
The 2nd Annual MHRS Board’s Recognition Breakfast will take place
on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. at the Park Inn by Radisson.
The MHRSB of Lucas County is pleased to announce the call for
community nominations for the 2nd Annual 2015 Recognition Awards to
honor individuals in seven categories: Consumer Involvement Crisis
Intervention Team (CIT) Officer of the Year Mental Health
Professional of the Year Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Professional
of the Year Teen Leadership Advocate of the Year Advocate Hall of
Fame
Community nominations for the 2nd Annual 2015 Recognition Awards
are due by Wednesday, APRIL 1, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Any one wishing to
nominate an individual for any of the categories listed above, can
stop by the Wernert Center to pick up more information on the
categories, nomination process and forms. These documents will be
available at the front desk for your convenience, just ask
Francisca or Laurie.
Save the Date: Friday, May 1, 2015 at 8:30 • 2nd Annual MHRS
Board’s Recognition Breakfast
Cost will be free • RSVP with
[email protected] or call
419.213.4600.
SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 Thomas M. Wernert Center Annual
Health Fair From: 10 am—2pm • Location: 208 W. Woodruff • Blood
Pressure, Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, & more
THE MISSION
sons living with mental illness through
peer-driven and focused programs
VALUE STATEMENT
living with mental health challenges
through peer support and by enhancing
recovery with opportunities for education
and socialization within a safe, welcom-
ing and diverse atmosphere of trust and
mutual respect that leads to a meaningful
life.
SUPPORTED BY
YES! I want to become a member of the Thomas M. Wernert Center For
Mental Health Recovery and Sup- port, an Ohio Mental Health &
Addiction Services Certified Consumer Operated Service.
___ In Honor
of_______________________________________________________$_____________
___ In Memory
of_____________________________________________________$_____________
___ I give permission to have my name recognized as a supporter in
the Encounters newsletter
___ I would like to placed on the Wernert Center mailing list to
receive the Encounters newsletter
Name___________________________________________________________
Date______________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
City__________________________ State____________________
Zip_______________________
Send Payment to : Thomas M. Wernert Center 208 W. Woodruff Toledo,
OH 43604
The Thomas M. Wernert Center is a 501 (c)(3) organization. All
memberships/donations are tax deductible, based upon IRS
guidelines.
___ Receiver of Mental Health Services- $5
___ Provider- $10
___ Family- $15
___ Patron- $25
___ Sponsor- $50
___ Honorary- $100
___ Organization- $500
Thomas M. Wernert Center Membership Application Board of Trustees
Brian Hansen, President
ProMedica Brian O’Connor, Vice President
Community Volunteer Sue Trumbull, Treasurer
Hylant Paul Lewis, Secretary Community Volunteer Tammy
Hochradel
Community Volunteer Candace Tavormina Community Volunteer Deb
Angel
Community Advocate Eva Mae LaVoy
Community Volunteer Gwen Jones