April LINC Advocate newsletter

APRIL 2015 LINC WELLNESS CENTER

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WALKING TRAILS IN THE AUGUSTA AREA PG. 10

Our Jailbird Gets Locked Up for a Good Cause

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On April 1, 2015, Troy “Sticky Fingers” Henderson was apprehended through a collaborative effort between the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Department and members of the LINC Wellness Center following a tip from an anonymous informant. The arrest occurred at approximately 11 am EST at 38 Memorial Drive in Augusta. A warrant for Mr.Henderson’s arrest was issueddue to his involvement in habitual Hope and Healing activities. Henderson’s bail has been set at $2,500.00.

LINC Community Joins HVJ to Support LD 841/HP 575

This bill was introduced by Representative Peter Stukey of Portland to require Maine DHHS to develop a buss pass service. This Bill is being heard by the Health and Human Services Committee on Thursday, April 9 at 1 p.m

In the Augusta area it would mean that anyone with MaineCare, or potentially receiving other services, for example Vocational Rehab or TANF may qualify for monthly bus passes for KV transit. —See page 3

You are invited to a Free Easter Dinner on April 9th at 2pm at LINC Wellness Center. We will be serving, Baked ham,

potatoes, veggie and surprise dessert.


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Table of Contents:LINC Gets Involved with HVJ & MDA - Page 1

Table of Contents, Hours of Operation - Page 2

Bus Pass Services Bill - Page 3

Driving In Circles PTR - Page 4

HOPE Conference - Page 5

Healthy Choices - Pages 6

Recipe From BQ’s Kitchen - Page 7

LINC T-Shirts For Sale - Page 8

LINC Community Meeting Invitation/Squirrel by Richard Gregory - Page 9

Augusta Area Walking Trails Pages 10 - 11

Resource Page - Page 12

IPS Warmline- Page 13

Josie Coogan Poems - Page 14

CCSM Talking Points and Summery of Peer Support Bill Pages 15 - 16

DRA Group Invitation - Page 17

March Birthdays - Page 18

CCSM Meeting Invitations - Page 19

Recovery Pledge - Page 20

LINC Membership & Volunteer Forms - Pages 21 - 22

April Activity Calendar - Page 23

LINC WELLNESS CENTER is located on 38 Memorial Dr. at the top

of Gage St. RIGHT before Memorial Bridge. White building with four white

pillars.

HOURS OF OPERATIONMonday - Friday 9 am-7 pm

Saturdays 12-6pmContact Center at 207-622-5736

or [email protected]

Newsletter Committee:Guest Editor: Brian Q.

Other Contributors: Alicia HaffordLayout/Writer: Troy Henderson, John Painter

LINC Wellness Center is Funded in part by the following.

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LINC Community Joins HVJ to Support the

Development of a Bus Pass Service for

MaineCare Recipients.

This bill, LD 841/HP 575, was introduced by Representative Peter Stukey of Portland. It requires Maine DHHS to develop a bus pass service for MaineCare recipients. It will be heard in the Health and Human Services Committee at the State House on Thursday, April 9 at 1 p.m

To understand what fueled this bill, lets back up to 2013 and part of 2014, when people with MaineCare had serious challenges keeping, and being on time to medical appointments. Many of the individuals that visit our center rely on this form of transportation. When people couldn’t make their appointments they felt upset, and often expressed frustration.

Inconsistencies in the existing programs have been found, regardless of where people live. Currently, in parts of our state, people are given bus passes based on how many MaineCare-reimbursable appointments they have. Sometimes people receive 10 bus passes and sometimes they receive 20 per month. Occasionally people with twenty or more appointments per month get no help as they had in the past. With multiple complaints, the State has

tried to resolve these issues, to no avail.

Requiring Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a bus pass program that would provide monthly bus passes to individuals who live in geographical areas of the State served by transit systems, would foster independence, longevity and economic security. These monthly bus passes would allow people to attend non-medical, and non-reimbursed, MaineCare appointments. Supporting people wanting to live well by going to the YMCA, or any preventive activity would reduce MaineCare and potentially increase life expectancy . MaineCare recipients want to access transportation so that they can use the resources they need to live successful lives.

In the Augusta area it would mean that anyone with MaineCare, or potentially receiving other services, for instance Voc Rehab or TANF may qualify for monthly bus passes with KV transit.

By developing this suggested system there’ll be no specific transportation broker, rather the approach will be to utilize the already Statewide transit system in regions today.

If you want to testify on behalf of this bill, stop by LINC by 12pm April 9th for a ride to the State House.

By Troy H. & John P.


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Driving in Circles: Having an Unclear Destination or Few

Clear Goals From “Pathways to Recovery”

In Pathways we learn to use a metaphor of a “road trip” to learn about moving our lives from where we are to where we want to go. In this article we explore the concept of an “Unclear Destination.”

We may be so clouded by concerns and expectations that we cannot see our own goals clearly. We can become overwhelmed if we have inaccessible goals or try to achieve too many things at once. Sometimes we have to set our goals so far out in the future that we can’t see a clear path toward achieving them. Having too many destinations on the trip can also leave us with our travel plans confused.

To address these pitfalls, identify a few very clear goals and take them on one by one. For some of us, getting out of

bed in the morning is where our goals must begin. Once we are successfully doing that, we can continue with short term goals, one small practical step at after another, to improve our daily lives.

Having a clear roadmap for the journey is important. Remember our goals need to be specific, achievable, meaningful to us, and have realistic time frames. Overstating what we can reasonably achieve in the near future can cause us to hit a wall of self-defeat.

If you don't seem to be getting anywhere, check your goals. If they are overwhelming, or confusing, reset them so they are specific and realistic and reflect your needs and abilities.

When we are doing well we may feel we can take on the world, but it’s best to break each day down into a structured set of tasks to be accomplished and progress one step at a time.

It is often worthwhile to keep a to-do-list and a daily journal of the things we want to accomplish and cross each activity off the list when we achieve them. Many of us have found that creating a positive structure and schedule for our day really supports our recovery.

If some item on your list of goals and action steps keeps getting moved to the next day, and then the day after that, it may not be the right goal for you to work on at this time. If so, you can take that goal off your to-do-list for now and come back to it when you feel you can meet the challenge. You may decide you want to keep the goal. Break it down into smaller short-term action steps that you know you can accomplish at this time.


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Healthy Choices with BQ

Hummus a few bars and we’ll play it for ya!

Well, the folks at Web MD have a lot to say about the benefits of what is now referred to as The Mediterranean Diet. Hidden with in the confines of this popular way of eating is hummus, that creamy dip that hails from the Middle East. It has a reputation as a clean, healthy food. Deservedly so, as all the main ingredients are super foods in their own right. It's got chickpeas, sesame paste, garlic, and olive oil in most traditional versions.

I know that it’s convenient to buy a plastic container of hummus at the store, but you’d be surprised at how easy it is to make at home. You'll save a few bucks and know exactly what's in your hummus. Check out the recipe from BQ’s kitchen in this issue.

Tip: You can adjust the proportions of the ingredients in that recipe to taste, depending on how strong you want the flavor to be and how thick you like your hummus. Start with less liquid than you think you might need. You can always add more as you blend it, but if you add too much, you've got a sauce, not a dip.

Chickpeas, hummus’s main ingredient, gives you protein, good-for-you carbs, and fiber. Like other members of the legume family, they routinely top lists of the world’s healthiest foods. Eating more plant foods is good for you. People who make that a habit are less likely to get certain

diseases. Of course, lots of things affect your health -- there's no miracle food -- but a little hummus wouldn't hurt.

Garlic and olive oil are two of the best-known and most studied ingredients. They're both part of the aforementioned, famously good-for-you Mediterranean Diet. These zesty seasonings give hummus its great flavor.

According to Web MD, “There’s plenty of nutrition-packed goodness in every scoop of hummus.” There are however, lots of calories: 408 per cup. As in everything, “all things in moderation”; You’re not going to eat a whole cup of hummus, are you? So, like anything else, you need to watch your serving sizes and control portions. You can get too much of a good thing.

Why not try what the folks at Web MD suggest: Be a Better Dipper!!!They state that “the classic partner for hummus is pita bread, usually in wedges made of white flour. Instead, pair your dip with a 100% whole-grain pita. You’ll add fiber and vitamins to your lunch.”

Even better, serve your hummus with veggies like cucumber slices, carrot spears, and red pepper wedges. You'll get even more nutrition without adding as many calories as a bread, chip, or cracker. Avoid extra oil when eating out. If you order hummus in a restaurant, it’s likely to be garnished with olive oil, which adds another 124 calories per tablespoon. A well-made hummus is rich and delicious enough to stand on its own. Ask your server to hold the slick stuff.Substitute hummus for mayo. Hummus isn’t just for dipping. It makes a great sandwich spread, too. Try it instead of mayo. You'll get more protein and fiber for half the calories you would from mayonnaise. Hummus adds only 1 gram of fat to your lunch box, compared to 5 grams for regular mayo. Sounds like a health choice to me.


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HummusIngredients

1 clove garlic

1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, half the liquid reserved

4 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons tahini

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil Directions

In a blender or food processor chop the garlic. Pour garbanzo beans into blender, reserving about a tablespoon for garnish. Place lemon juice, tahini, chopped garlic and salt in blender. Blend until creamy and well mixed. Sprinkle with pepper and pour olive oil over the top. Garnish with reserved garbanzo beans. This is a great alternative to mayonnaise for sandwiches or served with tabouli on flat breads such as lavash or pita.

TaboulehIngredients

2/3 cup water

1/3 cup bulgur wheat

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup olive oil

1 3/4 pounds tomatoes, chopped

2 onions, finely chopped

2 bunches fresh parsley, chopped

1 bunch fresh mint, chopped

Directions Bring 2/3 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Remove from heat, stir in the bulgur, cover, and let stand 20 minutes.Scrape the bulgur into a mixing bowl, and stir in the salt, cinnamon, lemon juice, olive oil, tomatoes, onions, parsley, and mint. Stir, then refrigerate uncovered 1 hour until cold.You can substitute fresh cilantro for the mint but I recommend decreasing the amount to 5 or 6 sprigs (half of a bunch) as in this case, sometimes “less is more” and a little cilantro goes a long way, taste-wise.


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Our community is honoring the passing of our friends by donating the proceeds from these t-shirts to a scholarship fund for members.

M, L and XL are $12 each, while XXL and XXXL are $14. If you want to

make a purchase stop by the center, we have blue and green on hand.

38 Memorial Drive, Augusta ME. 207-622-5736


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The Squirrel

I turn my collar to the cold & damp & wipe my feet as I step out of the gutter. I turn & spit into the wind. It returns my favor by hitting me in the face with it. It is late & I am alone adrift in a sea of humanity among the sights & sounds of the city. A young woman gestures to me as she approaches. No use; she merely wants directions & hurries off before I can regain composure & respond. A light rain begins to fall & the wind begins to blow. Dead stares transgress my thoughts as people pass by & begin to mumble as I shuffle along. I soon grow weary & seek rest & shelter on a park bench under a tree. I sit & reflect upon my life to this point as if to tally my existence. No use; too many bridges burnt. Too many promises broken, damaged by long-suffering.

A squirrel climbs down from a tree, briefly searches the leaves then calmly sits & shucks his dinner. My first encounter with a friendly face.

by Richard Gregory

Call 207-622-5736 or e-mail us at [email protected]

ATTEND YOUR COMMUNITY MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 6TH-13TH 1:15 PM

The community needs youYour opinion matters

LINC is a Member directed Center

Contribute in a way that matters to you

Where everyone has an opportunity for personal empowerment

Belong to a community of Hope and Healing



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Don’t Just Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk!!!

Bond Brook Trails, The Bond Brook Recreation Area is a 17 mile trail system for hikers, mountain bikers, Nordic skiers, snowshoers, bird-watchers and trail runners on 268 acres of city owned land right in the heart of Augusta, stretching from Bond Brook to the airport. It is free and open to the public.Day to day access is through the back of Mount Hope Cemetery on Winthrop Street, adjacent to the Public Works Facility on North Street and an access road on Bond Brook Road off of Civic Center Drive.

The Augusta Nature Education Center is located on the east side of Augusta, situated between Cony Street Extension and Route 105. Eleven entrances offer access points to the Center’s trails. To access entrances 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 10, take Cony Street from the Cony rotary, continue straight on Cony when Rt. 105 veers to the left. To reach Entrances 5, 9, 10 and 11, turn left on Malta St. into the Hodgkins Middle School grounds, and park in front of the school. Entrance 5 is near the back of the loop road to the right of the school. Unlike the indoor nature centers you may be familiar with, (you know the kind; cozy little buildings decked out as hands-on museums with fish tanks and mounted animals) the Augusta Nature Education Center is truly a natural center, set

completely in the outdoors, covering 175 acres of woods, fields, ponds and streams.

Vaughn Woods, Hallowell. This preserve is located on 2 Litchfield rd, in Hallowell, Maine 04347. The Vaughan Woods is a 197-acre nature preserve within the grounds of the Vaughan Homestead. Designed for recreation and nature appreciation by the Vaughans in the early 1900s, classic stone bridges, picturesque waterfalls, and other

windows into the past make these some of the most unique walking trails in Maine. In 1991, prior to the Homestead’s incorporation as a nonprofit, then owners Diana Vaughan Gibson and her husband George, donated a conservation easement on the Woods to The Kennebec Land Trust, ensuring its protection for future generations. Today, the Homestead manages the Woods for public use and allows access from dawn to dusk for

recreational activities such as trail walking, nature study, picnicking, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing. The Woods contain approximately 3 miles of trails that vary in width and degree of difficulty for walking.

UMA Outdoor Fitness Center Trailhead 1: The Augusta Civic Center is located on Community Drive. On the far side of the civic center is a parking lot beside the UMA Fitness field, and tennis courts. There will be a sign that reads, "UMA Outdoor Fitness Trails".The


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trailhead is on the far end of the field. An opening to the forest will be clear to see; there is an official trailhead sign and map. Trailhead 2: The Maine Municipal Association (MMA) is on the southern end of Community Drive. From the Civic Center, drive 200ft south on Community Drive. The trailhead and parking is behind the MMA building. One of Augusta's hidden gems is the UMA Outdoor Fitness center. It is comprised of tennis courts, athletic fields, and nature trails totaling 2.2 miles. Though located in the heart of Maine's capital, the trails are peaceful and panoramic. There are a plethora of loops to take for leisurely walks, scenic runs, and ambitious biking. The trails also provide a full body work out: along each trail are "fitness stops" that encourage users to exercise the upper-body and core, as well as the lower body. Monkey bars, pull-up bars, and push up platforms are easy to use. The trails are open for use year round.

Viles Arboretum (formerly Pine Tree State Arboretum) is located on the east side of Augusta, at 153 Hospital Street. These trails are primarily used for hiking, walking, birding and cross country skiing. The Viles Arboretum (formerly the Pine Tree State Arboretum) is a fine place for a walk in Maine's capital city. It features a network of trails used by walkers and hikers in spring, summer and fall, and snowshoers and cross country skiers in

the winter. It features walks both through grasslands and forests, and past swampy areas as well. The site was once part of the Augusta Mental Health Institute, and remains of that heritage can be found on site. The Arboretum may be best known for its collection of hostas. The trails are, for the most part, relatively flat and easy. There is a box for voluntary donations, but there is no charge to visit.

Kennebec River Rail Trail welcomes locals and visitors alike for walking, running, cycling, skateboarding,

rollerblading, and dog walking. The trail parallels the existing rail bed along the Kennebec River, and stretches from Augusta Maine’s Waterfront Park, through the towns of Hallowell and Farmingdale, to its conclusion in the city of Gardiner, Maine.

Old Narrow Gauge Volunteer Nature Trail This trail occupies a portion of the old Kennebec Central Railroad right-of-way in the town of Randolph, ME. As of 2012, the trail runs for 1.25 miles between Water Street in Randolph (beginning by the IGA) and into the forest near the end of Andres Way. Along the way, you'll encounter two shallow stream crossings, which you can cross via stones. The trail can get muddy after a rain, so in order to prevent erosion and trail damage, cyclists might want to bike in dry conditions only.Trail managers hope to one day extend the Old Narrow Gauge Volunteer Trail to Togus.


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KVCAP Manages the Fuel Assistance

Program 219 Cony Street, Augusta, ME 04330 (207)

207-622-4761

St. Marks

Open Monday - Thursday 12:30 2pm

207-622-5225

Faith Works Food Pantry

Augusta First Church of the Nazarene

30 Nazarene Drive, Augusta, ME.

207-622-7529

Addies Attic

FREE shoes and clothing for those in need.

Stop by 9 Summer St.

Tuesday and Thursdays12:30 - 2pm

Soup Kitchen175 Water St.

Downtown AugustaHours of Operation:

Monday - Saturday11 - 12:30pm

AA Daily Reflections group, formally held

at the Augusta Warming Center is now at LINC, on 38

Memorial Dr. Meetings are Tuesdays and

Thursdays 10 - 11a,


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offers support during challenging times and during the times when peers are more emotionally present and able to engage in mutual conversation focused on moving towards what they want as part of a full, rich life. Getting ready for the day may mean a check-in call to talk about new areas of exploration for their lives and their recovery goals. For another it may mean facing great fear to leave their home when they have not in a long time. Being able to share mutually about how to face fear, and to figure out ways to move when paralyzed, can be a powerful way to connect and develop a mutual relationship.

For others it may be about finding a way to give back to the community, possibly volunteering, and how that may help both the Peer Support Specialist and the caller have a conversation about the power of giving back. This is really about redefining what we know as help and transform lives through co-learning and exploration. Everyone should have an opportunity to live a life of their choice! By Scott Metzger

The Intentional Warm Line


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April is a month of life,the world has been reborn;an end to all the winter strife,an end to being forlorn. The earth is green and very lush, with flowers and with trees;The lakes and streams are in a rush,move hastily, with ease! The sun is bright, but not too hot,the air is fresh and clean;And I remember, as a tot,adored a country scene! I also like to go outside,pick flowers in a bunch;And mindful when my my mother criedto come inside for lunch! Yes, April is a time for joy,and having fun as well;For every girl and every boy,a time that's really swell! by Josie Coogan

Fond memories have I of Easter,very fond indeed;The egg hunts and the lilies,and delicious Easter feed! I loved collecting colored eggs,so pretty to behold;the jelly beans and bunniesunder sunshine bright, and bold! Most flowers now are in full bloom,and birds are making nests;I love to watch the robins zoom,a-sporting crimson vests! The air is warm but not too hot,the sky is pale blue;I think of all the things I've got,I'm grateful, which is true! Yes, Easter is a time for love,as well have having fun;But, don't forget the Man above,for He is Number 1! by Josie Coogan

Poetry by Josie Coogan


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Consumer Council System of Maine, 55 Middle Street, Suite 2, Augusta, ME 04330, 207-430-8300

Consumer Council System of Maine A Voice for Consumers of Mental Health Services

www.maineccsm.org

Summary & Talking Points on “An Act to Increase the Effectiveness of Peer Supports in the State”

The CCSM has been working with State Representative Drew Gattine to put forth a bill to strengthen Maine’s Peer Support Certification Program. The bill is asking that all program training and oversight of the entire process, which is currently performed by state employees (and two new independent contractors) and IPSAC (Intentional Peer Support Advisory Committee), be removed from the control of state government employees. It would allow a contracted, independent organization to oversee all aspects of the Peer Support Certification Program. By doing so, this will allow the program to maintain the integrity and fidelity of the model of intentional peer support, as designed by Shery Mead, as the training and oversight will be done by and with peers! It will also strengthen the capacity of the peer support program(s) to be able to expand and grow. Maine needs to have a strong infrastructure to sustain the peer support training program for years to come.

� Peer Services can grow throughout Maine by adopting a train-the-trainer model, and abandoning the current model of using two state employees with a small amount contract training personnel.

� Training will be standardized but delivered locally.

� The training program will be managed such that there will be

a database accessible to every peer in the program to find their status in their certification which does not exist now.

� The training program, utilizing existing resources, will be

contracted out (RFP) to an entity that has expertise in delivering and managing statewide training programs.

� The successful bidder will work closely with DHHS staff as

the certification process is tied into contracts.

STATEWIDE CONSUMER COUNCIL Dorie Oakes, Chair Jeanne Mitchell, Secretary Karen Evans, Treasurer Cathy Brown Kevin Cleaves Judy Colomy Kandie Desell Gwen Heath David Eldridge Carolyn Noble Dorothy Treadwell Ron Welch Jamie Wood


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The CCSM is looking for people who are in support of our bill and can come to give testimony at the public hearing. If you can write testimony but are not comfortable giving it, we have members who will read your testimony for you! You are also invited to come and show your support on the day of the hearing. If you can help, please contact the CCSM office at 1-877-207-5073 or [email protected].

What are peer support services? Peer support is a unique and essential element of recovery-oriented mental health and substance abuse systems. Peer support programs provide an opportunity for consumers who have achieved significant recovery to assist others in their recovery journeys. Peer specialists model recovery, teach skills and offer supports to help people experiencing mental health challenges lead meaningful lives in the community. Peer specialists promote recovery; enhance hope and social networking through role modeling and activation; and supplement existing treatment with education, empowerment, and aid in system navigation. Why are peer services important? Research shows that the use of peer specialists, allows states to save mental health program dollars by reducing hospitalizations and other emergency interventions, and increases an individual’s participation in the community. And it has also been proven that people with mental illness who are helped by peers tend to experience more thorough and longer-lasting recoveries.

Peer support programs provide an opportunity for consumers who are in a journey of recovery to assist others in their progress. Peer specialists model recovery, teach skills and offer supports to help people experiencing mental health challenges lead meaningful lives in the community. Peer specialists promote recovery; enhance hope and social networking through role modeling and activation; and supplement existing treatment with education, empowerment, and aid in system navigation. Research shows that the use of peer specialists reduces the use of expensive services such as emergency rooms and hospitalizations as well as other emergency interventions. The use of peer specialists increases peoples’ participation in activities within their communities. And individuals with mental illness who are helped by peers tend to experience a much more robust recovery outcome.


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Thursday Nights from 6-7 pm

This 12-Step discussion meeting is for anyone recovering from emotional distress, mental health, or substance use challenges. Meetings will be held in the

Sebago Room at Riverview Psychiatric Center. Come join us, we would like to see you there.

Any further questions feel free to

contact Derek S. at

207-485-7720

DUAL RECOVERY ANONYMOUS (DRA)

MEETING


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Celebrating MARCH Birthdays

Daniel Moorse Roland Pease Grace Pease

Jason K. Neil Dickey

Mike Wald

Beth Pooler

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LINC WELLNESS CENTER MAY 2014

MOCO PAGE ! 7

A RECOVERY PLEDGE

I acknowledge that I am in recovery.

I believe that all people are made up of more than just their mental illness.

I believe in the principles of recovery…that the journey is unique for each person, it requires the will to recover, it is a self-directed process of discovery, it is nonlinear with unexpected setbacks and it requires self-effort, endurance and courage.

I believe in the essence of recovery that all individuals can live a full life and participate as citizens of our community.

I understand that education and self-advocacy are keys to my recovery.

I believe that it is important for family, friends, professionals, and my peers to join together as partners to build a community of hope.

I will strive to support others on their journey of recovery.

I believe that I have a tomorrow and that I can shape my future, by enjoying life to the fullest and sharing my own story of hope with others.

A recovery pledge Cherie Bledsoe, director of S.I.D.E., Inc., a consumer-run organization, and her peers developed for a recovery group they designed (drawn from writings by Patricia E. Deegan, Mary Ellen Copeland

& Priscilla Ridgway).

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LINC Recovery and Wellness Center

Membership Form

Name:__________________________________________ Date:_______________________________________

Address:________________________________________ Phone:______________________________________

________________________________________ Email:______________________________________

________________________________________ Birthday:____________________________________

(year is optional)

LINC is a Recovery and Wellness Center that focuses on personal wholeness. It's for people with

a Mental Health Diagnosis who want to be creative, make connections, contribute, and a

willingness to learn about improving, enhancing, and directing their lives...to get from where they

are, to where they want to go.

Have you ever visited a peer, recovery, or wellness center before? _________________________________

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Who would you like us to contact in case of an emergency?

Name Address Phone # Relationship

Would you like to join us? If so, what groups or activities would you be interested in?

___Volunteering at LINC ___ Exercise ___ Cooking Matters ___ NAMI Peer to Peer support group

___ Gardening ___ Writing ___Art ___AA ___NA ___Intentional Peer Support___Mindfulness group or a

Self Help group like: ___Pathways to Recovery or ___Living Well with Chronic Conditions

We are also open to suggestions___________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature:____________________________________________________ Date:_______________________

By signing, I acknowledge that a peer or staff has shown me around, and has gone over the guidelines.


MOCO !22

LINC Volunteer Interest Form

Name_______________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Phone________________________________

Do you volunteer now, and if so where?

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

What are your interests and hobbies?

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

What are the strengths/skills you have? (Example: Cooking, Editing, Gardening, Organizing, Cleaning)

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

How would you like to volunteer here at the Center? (Example: I want to write for the LINC

Newsletter; make lunch for the center; teach people how to use Facebook; or help clean the Center)

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

LINC Wellness and Recovery, 38 Memorial Dr. Augusta, Maine 207-622-5736 or 430-4001 [email protected] or [email protected]


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