A Publication of the

Thomas M Wernert Center (TMWC)

For Mental Health Recovery and Support

May-June 2018

TMWC 22nd Annual Health amp Wellness Fair Friday May 18 2018 bull 10 am - 2 pm bull 208 W Woodruff

for a free day of health screenings a healthy lunch and raffle prizes

Itrsquos that time of year again TMWC is pleased to host the 22nd Annual Health Fair Each year

we host the Health Fair in May which is also Mental Health Month (MHM) MHM sponsored by Mental

Health America (MHA) is dedicated to raising awareness about and busting the stigma around mental illness

This yearrsquos MHM theme is lsquoFitness 4Mind4Bodyrsquo in hopes to educate people about the powerful connection

between the mind and the body In addition MHA is challenging people to join them in making one small

change each day in the month of May towards our physical and mental wellness

TMWC is pleased to welcome agencies from the community with a focus in both mental and physical health

This yearrsquos vendors will include but are not limited to Kristal Barham Community Engagement amp Outreach

Coordinator Mental Health amp Recovery Services Board of Lucas County (MHRSBLC) who will be bringing

resources on mental health and addiction services Diabetes (Blood Sugar) Blood Pressure Body Mass Index

(BMI) amp Cholesterol Screenings by St Vincentrsquos Mercy Breast Health and Cancer Information NAMI of

Greater Toledo Zepf Center A Renewed Mind the Social Security Administration Job and Family Services

Genoa Pharmacy and Chair Massage by Susan Mackey LMT from Healthy Kneads Please note that the Chair

Massage has a limited number of spaces available and can be signed up for on a first come first serve basis

Join us By Lisa Stewart PS-MH Wellness Specialist

There is more good news TMWC also has a new

website wwwwernertcenterorg This website has a

whole new look and feel to it It is jam packed with

beautiful photos and slideshows for fun viewing The

site is easy to use and highlights include the Ground-

breaking for TMWC new Building Expansion and Re-

covery Campus Project It also features up-to-date pho-

tos of the construction process and the Toledo Commu-

nity Foundation Excellence Award TMWC received

I am thrilled to introduce the TMWC new logo

Soon it will be seen all over the community as it

will be on our mini bus and van The logo was in-

spired during a development process that included

myself and the entire TMWC team of staff Neil

Powell was familiar with Katie Phillipsrsquo use of the

dragonfly during teaching the Peer Enrichment Pro-

gram courses WMR WRAP and Peer Support Neil

drew a dragonfly that we all embraced which be-

came the centerpiece of the logo Equally important

in the process was Katie sharing characteristics of

the dragonfly like how comfortable it is flying great

distances and how it reminds us not to limit our-

selves but rather to continue to learn grow and soar

in our lives and mental health recovery Thank you

to everyone who took part in the creation of the new

TMWC logo

TMWC INTRODUCES NEW LOGO amp WEBSITE By Brian OrsquoConnor President TMWC Board of Trustees

Page 2

These are exciting times Spring is here and activity is buzzing with TMWC Building Expansion and

Recovery Campus Project Workers have recently constructed the exterior walls poured the concrete floor

for the entire expansion built the inside walls for the member lounge serenity room recreationgame room

club room rest rooms reception area offices and class rooms The computer labrsquos cement block walls were

installed recently as well The computer lab will also serve as a safety room for tornados and other threats

I hope you enjoy the photos below Also visit TMWC brand new website wwwwernertcenterorg and view

chronological and up-to-date photos of the construction process

Expansion Project Humming By Brian OrsquoConnor President TMWC Board of Trustees

Above Construction workers put up inside walls Above Concrete workers pump concrete onto floors

HOPE AND RECOVERY PETS (HARP)

If you are living alone and are receiving care for a chronic mental illness and would like to

adopt a free pet from the Toledo Area Humane Society ndash HARP can help

HARP is a collaborative effort between ProMedica the Toledo Area Humane Society and the Uni-

versity of Toledo The mission of HARP is to connect Toledo area adults (18 and older) diagnosed

with a chronic mental illness and who are living alone with pets from the Toledo Area Humane

Society to improve the lives of both through human animal interaction

To be considered for the HARP program participants

Currently be receiving treatment for a chronic mental illness

Live alone (with no other people or pets)

Have no history of violence toward animals or humans

Have no history of substance abuse in the past twelve months

Have the ability to safely care for a pet

Financial assistance for pet food supplies and veterinary costs may be available through HARP to

help support the needs of the adopted pet if financial criteria are met

If you or someone you know meet the above criteria and may benefit from an emotional

support animal and are interested in participating ndash please call 567-585-7426

Please join special guest Gaye Martin from the HARP program at the Thomas M Wernert Center on Friday May 4 2018 at 11am to learn more and to

begin the application process

Page 3

WowmdashTMWC has so many PEP graduates to announce New-R WMR and WRAPreg for Diabetes

had a total of 20 graduates see pictures below Leadership Class Understanding Mental Health and Peer

Support Class are being held at this time and are the last courses to be taught through June 30 Please look

for upcoming course announcements in the JulyAugust Encounters Newsletter

Katiersquos Korner by Katie Phillips PS-MH PEP Coordinator

New-R Graduates back Row left-right facilitator Katie Phillips Dorcas Stephens Georgia Humbarger Katherine Grace Neil Powell facilitator Lisa Stewart Front Row left-right Tony Davis Michelle Frost Stephanie Garrison and Ericka Hays Live life with INTENT

WMR Graduates back row left-right facilitator Katie Phillips Deb Urzykowski Michelle Frost Ron Toth amp facilitator Neil Powell Front row Ericka Hays amp Stephanie Garrison Donrsquot forget to Keep life balanced

WRAPreg for Diabetes graduates back row left-right Tony Batz Ron Manders Bonnie Utrup front row Stephanie Garrison Warren Frary amp Mark Sahadi not pictured Norma H Tool Box + Daily Maintenance = Wellness

Itrsquos not goodbye not really

Dear All I cannot express how much my time at the Wernert Center has meant to

me I have learned so much Not only about different mental health diagnoses and

how to deal with them but how to be a good peer friend and most importantly to be

a good person Each and every person here at the Wernert Center has taught me

something different and unique about being a better person I will carry these people

with me in all my future endeavors I would like to make a special thank you to Lisa

Stewart and the rest of the staff for guiding me throughout this process and for the

endless advice they have given Thank you all so much Jackie Tanner SOTA

JOIN TMWC TEAM FOR NAMIWalks SATURDAY MAY 12 2018 Registration starts at 830am the Walk starts at 10am at the University of Toledo Health and Education Center If you are planning to meet the TMWC team there Park in Area 44 and follow the signs

Contact Neil Powell at 419-913-6243 to register to be part of TMWC team For first come first serve limited van transporta-tion contact Garry Wright at 419-242-3000 ext 101 Members meet at 815am at TMWC Van will leave at 830am

Reservations for the Ceremony can be made until Friday April 27 httpsmhrsbrecognitioneventbritecom

or contact Kristal Barham at 419-213-4614

If TMWC members need assis-tance making reservation or would like a ride from TMWC to the Ceremony please contact Neil Powell at 419-913-6243 TMWC van will be leaving TMWC at 730 am for the Ceremony Limited seats on the van are available

NOTE TMWC will not open until 11am on Tuesday May 1 so all TMWC staff may attend the Ceremony

Crises Intervention Team (CIT) training will be held Wednes-day May 16 and Thursday May 17 2018 from 900a-1200p Please see TMWC Calendar for changes in activi-ties those days

Tho mas M Wernert Center

For Menta l Health Recovery amp

Support 208 W Woodruff

Toledo OH 43604

Main Ph 419 2423000

Fax 419 242 0750

Websi te wwwwernertcenter org

Emai l kskinnerwernertcenter org

THE MISSION

ldquoTo improve the quality of life for persons

living with mental illness through peer-

driven and focused programs which ad-

dress recovery through education peer

support and advocacyrdquo

VALUE STATEMENT

The Thomas M Wernert Center is dedicated

to fostering growth in our members living

with mental health challenges through peer

support and by enhancing recovery with op-

portunities for education and socialization

within a safe welcoming and diverse atmos-

phere of trust and mutual respect that leads to

a meaningful life

Non Profit Org

US Postage

PAID

Toledo OH

Permit No 175

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YES I want to become a member of the Thomas M Wernert Center For Mental Health Recovery and Support an

Ohio Mental Health amp Addiction Services Certified Consumer Operated Service

___ I would like to be placed on the Thomas M Wernert Center mailing list to receive the Encounters newsletter

Name___________________________________________________________ Date______________

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City__________________________ State____________________ Zip_______________________

Send Payment to Thomas M Wernert Center 208 W Woodruff Toledo OH 43604

Thomas M Wernert Center is a 501 (c)(3) organization All membershipsdonations are tax deductible based upon

IRS guidelines

___ Receiver of Mental Health Services

Suggested membership feemdash$5

___ Provider - $10

___ Family- $15

___ Patron - $25

___ Sponsor- $50

___ Honorary- $100

___ Organization- $500

Thomas M Wernert Center Membership Application Board of Trustees Brian OrsquoConnor President

Community Volunteer Pete Cook Vice President

Community Volunteer George Monger CPA Treasurer William Vaughan Company Mary Beth Alberti Secretary Arrowhead Behavioral Health Carol Fingerhut Community Volunteer Chuck Thayer

Community Volunteer Darla Newhouse

Community Volunteer Lisa Urrutia Oswald Companies Reed Hauptman Shumaker Loop amp Kendrick LLP Warren Frary Community Volunteer Amanda Denniss

Community Volunteer TracyLynn Ish Community Volunteer Claretha Johnson

Community Volunteer Laurie Beck

Community Volunteer

Encounters Editor in Chief

Katie Phillips PS-MH PEP Coordinator