A community of people with shared mental and physical health and/or substance use disorder struggles working together to achieve their full potential.
Through participation in The Connection Center, members are able to reclaim important life necessities integral to their identities that they may have lost due to their illness: mental and physical wellness, self-esteem, friendships, family, employment and education. They may also receive services and support that is individualized to their recovery, learn life skills and how to balance responsibilities and incorporate wellness activities into their lives.
Membership is FREE and open to adult residents of Wood County who are receiving mental health and/or Substance Use Disorder services.
Health, Nutrition and Wellness Activities
Education on the therapeutic effects of nutrition, exercise and stress management. Exercise, meditation, coping skills and cooking classes.
Resources
Computers, printer and fax access, job assistance, help with budgeting and finances, and one on one peer support.
Social Skills Training
Self-esteem, mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and mental health illness education groups.
Activity Groups
Parties for holidays, cookouts, crafts for seasonal decorating, art classes, music, healthy food demonstrations and weekly salad bar.
Social Outings / Field Trip Groups
Past trips have included McQueen's Apple Orchard, Toledo Museum of Art and Maumee Bay State Park.
Dedicated Peer Support Program
Our PSS Program is staffed by certified Peer Support Specialists who have had a life altering experience with either mental illness, chemical dependency or trauma.
In July 2024, we began offering a LGBTQIA+ Adult Group. For more information click here.
A sign language class is one of the groups offered weekly. Click below to view the facilitator of this class signing The Fight Song.
For more information about The Connection Center click here or check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Conne...
