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Address: 590 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Phone: 510-247-8235
Fax: 510-581-5843
Website: bayareacs.org
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Vanpool Times:
Monday - Friday
Pick-up: 8:30-10:00am
Drop-off: 2:30pm
Staff:
Supervisor:
Khalil Tohkey
Peer Counselors:
Cecilia Echols
Sia S. Bandabaila
Personal Service Coordinator
Linda Nguyen ASW#69235
Employment Coordinator:
Cleo Reece
Psychiatrist:
Dr. Kenan
August 2019 HEDCO WELLNESS
CENTER Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 9:00 Healthcare for the Homeless Referrals only 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Anger Management 1:30 Arts and Crafts 3:00 MBS– Stretch 3:00 One-On-One Support
2 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:00 Recovery from Alcoholism 11 30 Baking Club 1:30 Hedco Recreation /Movie 3:00 MBS-Walk for Wellness 3:00 One-on-One Support
5 9:30 Coffee Community 10:00 RISE and SHINE NA 10:30 Employment Workshop 11:30 DBT– Interpersonal Effectiveness 1:30 Cultural Awareness Group 3:00 MBS—Heart Health 3:00 One-on-One Support
6 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Building Self-Esteem 1:30 Walk and Talk 3:00 MBS—Brain Activity 3:00 One-on-One Support
7 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Housing Workshop, BACS 11:00 –1:30 Housing, ABODE 11:30 Meditation 1:30 Music Appreciation 1:30 Peer Leads Meeting (C) 3:00 MBS—Documentary 3:00 One-on-One Support
8 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Anger Management 1:30 Arts and Crafts 3:00 MBS– Stretch 3:00 One-On-One Support
9 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:00 Recovery from Alcoholism 11 30 Baking 1:30 Hedco Recreation/Movie 3:00 MBS-Walk for Wellness 3:00 One-on-One Support
12 9:30 Coffee Community 10:00 RISE and SHINE NA 10:30 Employment Workshop 11:30 DBT– Learn how to Communicate Effectively 1:30 Cultural Awareness Group 3:00 MBS—Heart Health 3:00 One-on-One Support
13 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 NAMI Support Group 1:30 Walk and Talk 3:00 MBS—Brain Activity 3:00 One-on-One Support
14 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Housing Workshop, BACS 11:00-1:30 Housing, ABODE 11:30 Meditation 1:30 Music Appreciation 1:30 Peer Leads Meeting (C) 3:00 MBS– Documentary 3:00 One-on-One Support
15 9:00 Healthcare for the Homeless Referrals only 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Anger Management 1:30 Arts and Crafts 3:00 MBS– Stretch 3:00 One-On-One Support
16
9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:00 Recovery from Alcoholism 11 30 Baking 1:30 Hedco Recreation/Movie 3:00 MBS-Walk for Wellness 3:00 One-on-One Support
19 9:30 Coffee Community 10:00 RISE and SHINE NA 10:30 Employment Workshop 11:30 DBT– Learn how to Communicate Effectively 1:30 Cultural Awareness Group 3:00 MBS—Heart Health 3:00 One-on-One Support
20 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Building Self Esteem 1:30 Walk and Talk 3:00 MBS—Brain Activity 3:00 One-on-One Support
21 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Housing Workshop, BACS 11:00-1:30 Housing, ABODE 11:30 Meditation 1:30 Music Appreciation 1:30 Peer Leads Meeting (S) 3:00 MBS—Documentary 3:00 One-on-One Support
22 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Anger Management Group 1:30 Arts and Crafts 3:00 MBS– Stretch 3:00 One-on-One Support
23 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:00 Recovery from Alcoholism 11 30 Baking 1:30 Hedco Recreation/Movie 3:00 MBS-Walk for Wellness 3:00 One-on-One Support
26 9:30 Coffee Community 10:00 RISE and SHINE NA 10:30 Employment Workshop 11:30 DBT– Interpersonal Effectiveness 1:30 Cultural Awareness Group 3:00 MBS—Heart Health 3:00 One-on-One Support
27 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 NAMI Support Group 1:30 Walk and Talk 3:00 MBS—Brain Activity 3:00 One-on-One Support
28 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Housing Workshop, BACS 11:00 –1:30 Housing, ABODE 11:30 Meditation 1:30 Music Appreciation 1:30 Peer Leads Meeting (S) 3:00 MBS—Documentary 3:00 One-on-One Support
29 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:30 Anger Management Group 1:30 Arts and Crafts 3:00 MBS– Stretch 3:00 One-on-One Support
30 9:30 Coffee Community 10:30 Check-in 11:00 Recovery from Alcoholism 11 30 Baking 1:30 Hedco Recreation/Movie/Birthday Celebrations 3:00 MBS-Walk for Wellness 3:00 One-on-One Support
Group Description
Coffee Community: Ease into the day by reaffirming community relationships through small talk and kind gestures, all while enjoying a morning snack and a cup of hot coffee
Morning Check-in: Discuss current events and their impact on our wellbeing and our community.
Building Self-Esteem: Learn techniques to handle mistakes, respond to criticism, foster compassion, achieve goals, and visualize self-acceptance
1:1 Support: Reserve time by appointment to work individually with a Peer Counselor on problem solving, conflict resolution, setting/working on/achieving personal goals.
Arts and Crafts Supportand understand your emotions, behaviors, and feelings through the creative arts process. Learn to apply art as a coping skill to resolve issues, reduce stress, and awareness.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Emphasis on cultivating skills to navigate the ups and downs of life! Learn how to communicate effectively, manage emotions, practice mindfulness, and distress
tolerance.
Employment Workshop: Workshop facilitated by Employment Coordinator that focus on résumé building, interview preparation, and other skills to assist in acquiring employment.
Music Appreciation: Sing songs, listen to music, share about it.
POCC: Pool of Consumer Champions Meeting
Mind Body Soul (MBS): Join us for one hour a day for a selection of activities to support the development of our inner and outer selves through activities such as meditation, physical exercise, and spiritual
practices to encourage healing and community.
Walk for Wellness: Take a walk, breathe in fresh air, and feel refreshed.
Community Meeting: A time reserved for community members and staff to address wellness center matters such a planning future activities, groups, and outings. This time is also reserved for Restorative
Justice circles when needed and appropriate.
Housing Workshop: Classes will cover everything you need to know about finding and keeping housing. Curriculum includes application completion, adjustment to permanent housing, relationships with land-
lords, and more. Individual counseling also available.
Anger Management: A combined cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach that employs relaxation, cognitive, and communication skills interventions. Participants draw on these different interventions to
develop individualized anger control plans.
Cultural Awareness Group: Exploring cultural awareness and diversity within our community.
Baking Club: Join us weekly to learn and teach new recipes for yummy goodies.
Birthday Party!!!: Once a month we will celebrate the month’s birthday with cakes, games, dance parties, and celebrations
RECOVERY from ALCOHOLISM AA: MEN and Women that has overcame there struggle with alcohol share there experience strength and hope
RISE AND SHINE NA: MEN and Women that has overcame there struggle with there addiction will share there experience, strength and hope with others.
NAMI Support Group: A support group where there is the utmost respect, acceptance, and sincerity for participants living with mental health challenges from those who have experiences their own challenges
HEDCO WELLNESS CENTER Supporting people, supporting community by doing whatever it takes!
August 2019
Address
40963 Grimmer Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone 510-657-7425
Fax 510-252-6533
www.bayareacs.org
Clinical Program
Manager
Nurges Gheyaszada,
LMFT #99272
Housing Coordinators
Latrenda Leslie
Steven Hua
Employment Specialist
Astrid Scott
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 am - 8 pm
Saturday, Sunday
and Holidays
10 am-6 pm
South County Wellness Center
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 12pm-1pm Anger Management (S) 1 pm - 2 pm Lunch 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - 5pm Housing Resource w/ Julie-Ann 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
2 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am -12pm Housing Education Group 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (S) 1230pm - 1pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Mindfulness (S) 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (S) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
3 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2 pm Lunch 2pm - 4 pm Movie & Popcorn 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
Fourteenth Adobo Festival Milpitas, CA
4 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 4pm 1:1 Support, Games & Life Skills (L) 6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
Novato Space Festival Novato Space Station Museum Novato, CA
5 8:15am - 10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Self-esteem (L) 2:30pm -3:30pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (L)
6 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm-3pm Self-management (L) 3pm - 4pm Why I’m Grateful (S) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART(L)
430pm - 5pm 1:1 Support (S)
7 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 1230pm - 1pm Community Meeting 1pm - 2pm Lunch 1pm - 4pm Washington On Wheel 2:30pm - 3:30pm 1:1 Support (S) 3pm - 4pm Goals (L) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
8 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 12pm-1pm Anger Management (S) 1 pm - 2 pm Lunch 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - 5pm Housing Resource w/ Julie-Ann 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
9 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am -12pm Housing Education Group 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (S) 1230pm - 1pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Mindfulness (S) 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (S) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
10 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2 pm Lunch 2pm - 4 pm Movie & Popcorn 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
Laurel Street Fair World Music Oakland, CA
11 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 4pm 1:1 Support, Games & Life Skills (L) 6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
12 8:15am - 10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Self-esteem (L) 2:30pm -3:30pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (L)
13 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm-3pm Self-management (L) 3pm - 4pm Core Belief (S) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART(L)
430pm - 5pm 1:1 Support (S)
14 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 1230pm - 1pm Community Meeting 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2:30pm - 3:30pm 1:1 Support (S) 3pm - 4pm Goals (L) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
15 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 12pm-1pm Anger Management (S) 1 pm - 2 pm Lunch 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - 5pm Housing Resource w/ Julie-Ann 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
16 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am -12pm Housing Education Group 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (S) 1230pm - 1pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Mindfulness (S) 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (S) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
17 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2 pm Lunch 2pm - 4 pm Movie & Popcorn 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
Fremont’s Festival of India
18 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 4pm 1:1 Support, Games & Life Skills (L) 6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
Fremont’s Festival of India
19 8:15am - 10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Self-esteem (L) 2:30pm -3:30pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (L)
20 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm-3pm Self-management (L) 3pm - 4pm Triggers (S) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART(L)
430pm - 5pm 1:1 Support (S)
21 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 1230pm - 1pm Community Meeting 1pm - 2pm Lunch 1pm - 4pm Washington On Wheel 2:30pm - 3:30pm 1:1 Support (S) 3pm - 4pm Goals (L) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
22 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 12pm-1pm Anger Management (S) 1 pm - 2 pm Lunch 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - 5pm Housing Resource w/ Julie-Ann 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
23 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am -12pm Housing Education Group 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (S) 1230pm - 1pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Mindfulness (S) 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (S) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
24 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2 pm Lunch 2pm - 4 pm Movie & Popcorn 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
Dilli Haat Food & Folk Festival Cupertino Memorial Park
25 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 4pm 1:1 Support, Games & Life Skills (L) 6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
Black America: Slow Food East Bay’s Celebrating Cultural Food
Oakland, CA
26 8:15am - 10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Self-esteem (L) 2:30pm -3:30pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (L)
27 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 4pm Fun Group (S/L) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART(L)
430pm - 5pm 1:1 Support (S)
28 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 1230pm - 1pm Community Meeting 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2:30pm - 3:30pm 1:1 Support (S) 3pm - 4pm Goals (L) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
29 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am - 11am Check-in (L) 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (L) 12pm-1pm Anger Management (S) 1 pm - 2 pm Lunch 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (L) 4pm - 5pm Housing Resource w/ Julie-Ann 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
30 8:15am -10am Breakfast 10:30am -12pm Housing Education Group 12pm - Vanpool Pick-up FRC (S) 1230pm - 1pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2pm Lunch 2pm - 3pm Mindfulness (S) 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support (S) 4pm - Vanpool Drop-off BART (S)
31 10:15am -11:30am Breakfast 12pm - 12:30pm Check-in (S) 1pm - 2 pm Lunch 2pm - 4 pm Movie & Popcorn 3pm - 4pm 1:1 Support 6pm - 6:30pm Clean-up
Moon Festival: Under One Moon Japanese Friendship Garden
San Jose, CA
“Our mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing, whatever it takes.”
Group Description
Morning Check-in: Discuss current events & their impact on our wellbeing & our community.
Building Self-Esteem: Learn techniques to respond to criticism, foster compassion, achieve goals & visualize self-acceptance
1:1 Support: Reserve time by appointment to work individually with a Peer Counselor on problem solving, conflict resolution, setting/working on/achieving personal goals.
Cultural Awareness: Focuses on building understanding of self in relationship to other cultures.
Arts & Crafts: Express & understand emotions, behaviors & feelings through the creative arts process. Learn to apply art as a coping skill to resolve issues, reduce stress, improve self-esteem &
awareness.
Anger Management: Educational group helping to navigate the ups & downs of life in addition to learning the cycle of anger.
Seeking Safety: Learn SAFE coping skills for managing Post Traumatic Stress & Substance use while reaffirming ideals of respect, care, protection & healing.
Community Connection: A time reserved for community members & staff to address wellness center matters such a planning future activities, groups & outings. This time is also reserved for Re
storative Justice circles when needed.
Housing Workshop: Classes will cover everything you need to know about finding & keeping housing. Curriculum includes application completion, adjustment to permanent housing, relationships
with landlords & more. Individual counseling also available.
Anger Management: A combined cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach that employs relaxation, cognitive & communication skills interventions.
Achievement and Success Celebration!!!: Once a month we will celebrate birthdays, housing and employment achievements.
Women’s Group: A time to enjoy the community of other women. Female staff run.
Men’s Group: A time to enjoy the community of other men. Male staff run.
Games Group: Socialize in a fun, relaxed, safe & positive atmosphere while playing board games, dominoes, cards etc.…
Creative Writing: If you enjoy expressing yourself through writing, this is a group for you. Take the time to creatively express your thoughts, feelings & emotions.
FERC Meeting: Fremont Family Resource Center; Mental Health Support Group Meeting
Intro to Social Services– Resources regarding accessing benefits, GA, Cal Fresh, the SSI process.
Mindfulness– The physical, mental and emotional benefits of mindfulness and mediation.
Community Resources– Connecting Participants to programs and services in the community.
The Housing Interview-Assisting Partners with submitting a housing application and meeting potential landlords.
Cooking on a Budget– Ways to cook healthy meals on a budget.
IPS– (Individual Placement and Support) Understanding the supported employment model.
Address:
629 Oakland Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
Hours: 8:30am—5:00pm
Phone:
510-658-9480
Fax:
510-597-7638
Website:
www.bayareacs.org
Hours:
M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm
GOOD EATS
FOOD PROGRAM
Breakfast Group
8:30am -10am daily
Lunch Group
12pm-2pm daily
TOWNE HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER
STAFF Supervisor Chelsy Corcoran Peer Counselors Sheila Morgan Roxanne Simond Peer Service Coordinator Nekeisha Maxie Employment Coordinator Tanisha Otis-Taul
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 9:30 Wellness Check-In 11:00 Good Thought Share 11:30 Expression Through Art w/ Eric and Roxie 1:00 Peoples’ Choice SOUL FOOD THURSDAY
2 9:30 Wellness Check-In Domino GAME PLAYOFF Fab Friday!
5 9:30 Wellness Check-in 10:30 Housing Education Group 11:30-3:30 OUTING TO Social Security Office
6 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Anger Management 11:00 Meditation 11:30 Healthy Cooking Free Cell Phone (Bring Info)
7 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Stretching for wellness 11:00 Baking at Towne House 3:00 One on Ones
8 Wellness Check-In 11:00 Good Thought Share 11:30 Expression Through Art w/ Eric and Roxie 1:00 Peoples’ Choice SOUL FOOD THURSDAY
9 9:30 Wellness Check-In FAB FRIDAY!
12 9:30 Wellness Check-in 10:30 Housing Education Group 11:30 Community Gathering 2:00 Life Skills 3:00 One on Ones
13 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Anger Management 11:00 Meditation 11:30 Movies @ Jack London
14 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Stretching for well ness 11:00 Baking at the Towne 3:00 One on Ones -hip hop therapy
15 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Walk-n-Talk 11:00 Community Gathering 11:30 Expression Through Art w/ Eric and Roxie 1:00 Peoples’ Choice SOUL FOOD THURSDAY
16
9:30 Wellness Check-In UNO GAME
Fab Friday!
19 9:30 Wellness Check-in 10:30 Housing Education Group 11:30 Community Gathering 2:00 Life Skills 3:00 One on Ones
20 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Anger Management 11:00 Meditation 11:30 Healthy Cooking 1:00 Outing to DMV
21 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Stretching for wellness 11:00 Baking at the Towne 3:00 One on Ones
22 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Walk-n-Talk 11:00 Community Gathering 11:30 Expression Through Art w/ Eric and Roxie 1:00 Peoples’ Choice SOUL FOOD THURSDAY
23 9:30 Wellness Check-In Mobile Health Doctor 9:30-4 p.m. FAB FRIDAY!
26 9:30 Wellness Check-in 10:30 Housing Education Group 11:30 Community Gathering 2:00 Life Skills 3:00 One on Ones
27 9:30 Wellness Check-In 11:00 Meditation 11:30 Healthy Cooking
28 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Stretching for wellness 11:00 Baking at the Towne 3:00 One on Ones
29 9:30 Wellness Check-In 10:00 Walk-n-Talk 11:00 Community Gathering 11:30 Expression Through Art w/ Eric and Roxie 1:00 Peoples’ Choice SOUL FOOD THURSDAY
30 9:30 Wellness Check-in BINGO GAME FAB FRIDAY!
CONNECTING TO SERVICES AT THE
TOWNEHOUSE WELLNESS CENTER
WELLNESS GROUPS Groups that provide insight and support for
individuals overcoming mental health differences.
COMMUNITY A safe place to establish connections with other peers for encouragement and support.
DAILY
Housing Education Group: Focus on budgeting, tenant rights and responsibilities, and move in/out expectations.
Community Gathering: A time for the community: staff and participants to discuss the needs and desires of the Towne House community
Life Skills: In this group we will be talking about skills to help one thrive. We will always be talking about self -care and how to help best support
ones growth as an
individual.
One on Ones: A opportunity to set down with one of our staff and talk in detail. About resources and other mental health services. Please sign up
at the front desk.
Outings: weekly outings out in the community
MONDAY
Housing Group: Focus on budgeting, tenant rights and responsibilities, and move in/out expectations.
Life Skills: In this group we will be talking about skills to help one thrive. We will always be talking about self -care and how to help best support
ones
growth as an individual.
Community Gathering: A time for the community: staff and participants to discuss the needs and desires of the Towne House community.
TUESDAY
Meditation: Guided relaxation and meditations to help participants take an inward journey to find balance and serenity.
Healthy Tuesday : Peer lead group focusing on healthy food choices and preparation standards.
WEDNESDAY Stretching for Wellness: Light stretching to soothing music
Baking at the Town: Beginner baking group where peers can share recipes and learn basic techniques for baking pastries.
THURSDAY
Exploring Art for Transformation: Exploring healing through art and creativity.
Peoples’ Choice: Peers choose the days’ activity
FRIDAY
Good thought share: Peers discuss positive thoughts
Fab Friday: Movies, games, and fun on Friday!
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Hungry Ghost Festival a Chinese holiday where street, market, and temple ceremonies take place to honor dead ancestors and
appease other spirits
Women’s Equality Day which commemorates the Au-gust 26, 1920, certification of
the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that gave women
the right to vote.
1 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Housing Education 10:30-12 Barb’s Homemade Lunch & Clean up 11-1
*WALMART OUTING 1-3* 1:1 Support 3–4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
2 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30
Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Wellness Self Management 10-11 Pasta Friday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 Mind Fitness 1-2 IPS Group 2-3 1:1 Support 3–4 (by —appt) Clean Up 4-4:30
5 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Motivational Monday 10-11 Breakfast for Lunch & Clean up 11:30-1 Movie Time 1-3 1:1 Support 3 - 4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
6 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Truthful Tuesday 10 - 11 Taco Tuesday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 Games Group 1-3 1:1 Support 3-4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
7 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Depression & Bipolar Support Group w/Mark 10-11 Morning Walk 11—11;30 Lunch 11:30—12 Center Clean Up 12 – 5
8 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Housing Education 10:30-12 Barb’s Homemade Lunch & Clean up 11-1 *HALF PRICE BOOKS OUTING 1-3*
1:1 Support 3–4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
9 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Wellness Self Management 10-11 Pasta Friday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 Mind Fitness 1-2 IPS Group 2-3 1:1 Support 3–4 (by —appt)
12 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Motivational Monday 10-11 Breakfast for Lunch & Clean up 11:30-1 Movie Time 1-3 1:1 Support 3 - 4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
13 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Truthful Tuesday 10 - 11 Taco Tuesday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 Games Group 1-3 1:1 Support 3-4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
14 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30
Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Depression & Bipolar Support Group w/Mark 10-11 Morning Walk 11—11;30
Pathway Lunch 11:45-1:30 Peer Led Activities 1-3 1:1 Support 3-4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
15 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Housing Education 10:30-12 Barb’s Homemade Lunch & Clean up 11-1
*DMV OUTING1-3*
1:1 Support 3–4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
16 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Wellness Self Management 10-11 Pasta Friday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 Mind Fitness 1-2 IPS Group 2-3 1:1 Support 3–4 (by —appt) Clean Up 4-4:30
19 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Motivational Monday 10-11 Breakfast for Lunch & Clean up 11:30-1 Movie Time 1-3 1:1 Support 3 - 4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
20 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Truthful Tuesday 10 - 11 Taco Tuesday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 Games Group 1-3 1:1 Support 3-4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
21 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30
Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Depression & Bipolar Support Group w/Mark 10-11 Morning Walk 11—11;30 Valley Community Church Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Peer Led Activities 1-3 1:1 Support 3-4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
22 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Housing Education 10:30-12 Barb’s Homemade Lunch & Clean up 11-1
*FOOD BANK OUTING 1-3* 1:1 Support 3–4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
23 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Wellness Self Management 10-11 Pasta Friday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 Mind Fitness 1-2 IPS Group 2-3 1:1 Support 3–4 (by —appt) Clean Up 4-4:30
26 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Motivational Monday 10-11 *Hot Dog Day* Lunch & Clean up 11:30-1 Movie Time 1-3 1:1 Support 3 - 4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
27 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Truthful Tuesday 10 - 11 Taco Tuesday Lunch & Clean up 11 - 1 Games Group 1-3 1:1 Support 3-4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
28 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30
Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Depression & Bipolar Support Group w/Mark 10-11 Morning Walk 11—11;30 Valley Community Church Lunch 11:45 - 12:30 Peer Led Activities 1-3 1:1 Support 3-4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
29 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Housing Education 10:30-12 Barb’s Homemade Lunch & Clean up 11-1
*STONERIDGE OUTING 1-3* 1:1 Support 3–4 (by appt) Clean up 4-4:30
30 Coffee Community 8:30 - 9:30 Morning Meditation 9:30 - 10 Wellness Self Management 10-11 August birthday celebration 11:30-3 1:1 Support 3–4 (by —appt) Clean up 3-4
August 2019
Address:
3900 Valley Ave
Suite B
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: 925-484-8457
Fax: 925-484-1075
Website:
www.bayareacs.org
Employment
Specialist:
Dondre’ White
Personal Services
Coordinator:
Hannah Swinney
Peer Counselor:
Arletha Grayson
Program Supervisor:
Kelly Miller
Program Manager:
Nurges Gheyaszada
Hours:
Monday—Friday
8:30am—5pm
Lunch is cooked
everyday by peers
@ 1130
See reverse side for
Group Descriptions
National Catfish Month
Hungry Ghost Festival
Ice Cream Sandwich Day
National Potato day Senior Citizen's Day
Women’s Equality Day
Coffee Community - Ease into the day by reaffirming community relationships through small talk and kind gestures, all while enjoying a morning snack and
a cup of hot coffee
Morning Meditation And Mindfulness Activity - Discuss current well-being, including successes & challenges, and utilize mindful meditation as a way of re-
ducing mental health related symptoms and experiences.
Mind Fitness— Exercise your mind by joining this group with casual conversations and best practices to enhance your life.
IPS (Individualized Placement Services) Group—-A workshop to build self-confidence for people seeking competitive employment and further learning op-
portunities, helping reach recovery and resiliency goals
Motivational Monday - Creating Healthy Habits by self evaluating previous weekly behaviors, setting weekly goals, and identifying strategies to stay motivat-
ed.
Truthful Tuesday - Join us as we share our honest feelings about anxiety. This time will be reserved for peers to address anxiety provoking situ-ations and
share/learn useful coping skills
Housing Education - Come learn about the local housing resources and get help navigating the system
Games Group - Socialize in a fun, relaxed, safe, and positive atmosphere while playing board games, card games and video games.
Social Skills Practice - Get comfortable socializing with new and familiar faces with a variety of conversation topics and games.
1:1 Support - Reserve time by appointment to work individually with a Peer Counselor on problem solving, conflict resolution, setting/working on/achieving
personal goals.
Depression and Bipolar Support - Learn how to cope with the spectrum of moods while finding support in a positive community.
Distortion Dissonance w/ Duality Dave— Explore wellness through check in’s, meditation, music, and crafts w/Duality Dave’s pop up group.
Wellness Self-Management Group - A recovery-oriented, curriculum-based practice designed to help adults with serious mental health problems make in-
formed decisions and take action to manage symptoms and improve their quality of life.
VALLEY WELLNESS CENTER
Group Descriptions
...supporting people, supporting community