FOCUS

WE ARE...

We are a recovery community organization offering free support and resources to anyone impacted by mental health, addiction, or trauma issues.

At FOCUS, we provide a warm, welcoming space for people to learn skills, meet new people, and engage in their recovery. We connect people to other community resources when they are needed, provide education to the community, and organize recovery events. We can support you and your family on your journey of recovery from mental health problems, addiction, problem gambling or gambling addiction, or trauma issues.

OUR MISSION

FOCUS provides a holistic community supporting purpose and wellness through recovery.

OUR VISION

Creating an inclusive culture of recovery through Hope, Understanding, and Acceptance.

OUR Values

Respect, Person-Centered, Culturally-Sensitive, Trauma-Informed, Inclusive

Staff Profiles

Board of Directors

OUR aCCOMPLISHMENTS

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Our Programs

We provide recovery-oriented programming all centered around four goals:

To help you improve your health;
To help you establish a home – both the feeling of home and the physical space that is your home;
To help you find and/or engage in your purpose;
To help you find and feel a part of a community.

We have programming available for adults as well as youth ages 13-18. We welcome families as well. Children are welcome at FOCUS as long as they are under the supervision of a caregiver

RECOVERY GUIDES

This a volunteer program of individuals and family members in recovery who have a passion for helping others on their recovery journey. Recovery Guides receive 12 hours of training and regular support from FOCUS staff.

BATTLE BUDDIES

Just like the Recovery Guide program, but designed to provide veteran-to-veteran support.

RECOVERY HOUSING

We have two recovery homes – one for men and one for women – that are designed to help those seeking recovery from a substance use disorder rebuild their life and rejoin the community. Our homes are peer-accredited through Ohio Recovery Housing.

THE LOFT

A place for youth to be themselves and connect with other young people from diverse backgrounds and similar life experiences.

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common supports. This 8-hour course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect persons to the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.

All sessions are scheduled 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Upcoming Dates

March 23rd, 2020

May 15th, 2020

For Adults Who Work With Youth

April 24th, 2020

Volunteer!

FOCUS: Recovery and Wellness Community needs volunteers to help us with our mission. Whatever your talents are and however you would like to contribute, we have a place for you. Follow the link to fill out a volunteer application!

Our Partners

Donate

Your donation allows us to connect people to the resources they need and have access to programs supportive of recovery.

Spread the Word

Tell your friends and family about us! There’s no better way to make an impact than to become an active advocate for recovery. Join now the recovery movement and learn how to make an impact!

Kroger Community Awards

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Online Screenings

The screenings in this section are not designed to be diagnostic tools. However, they can be helpful to you if you are unsure if you need to see a healthcare professional.

Anxiety

Depression

Bipolar

Psychosis

Eating Disorder

PTSD

Substance Use Disorder

Problem Gambling

Are you a youth or parent of a youth?

Parent Test

If you are a parent and have mental health concern about a young person, take the screening below.

Youth Test

If you are a youth aged 13-18 and have mental health concerns, please use the screening below.

Applications

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Recovery Guide Program

A Recovery Guide is a volunteer who uses strength-based support to promote recovery by removing barriers and building recovery capital.

Basically, Recovery Guides are people who want to help others find and maintain recovery from mental health and/or addiction issues. Recovery Guides share their knowledge, experience, strength, and hope to help people use their own strengths and find their pathway to recovery.

Who can be a Recovery Guide?

Volunteer Recovery Guides are individuals or family members/loved ones who have been impacted by mental health and/or addiction issues. Recovery Guides are individuals who have sustained recovery from themselves and/or their family. For more information about becoming a Recovery Guide, click HERE.

Who Can Benefit from a Recovery Guide?

Anyone whos is struggling in their recovery or who would like some extra support to help them on their recovery journey could benefit from being matched with a Volunteer Recovery Guide. Recovery is a process of healing and discovery. recovery may not be easy, but you do not have to go through it alone. We are here to help. If you would like to apply to be matched with a Recovery Guide, you can fill out the application HERE. If you would like information, please call 419-423-5071.

Battle Buddies

Veterans Helping Veterans through Personal Battles

A Battle Buddy is a volunteer who uses strength-based support to promote recovery by removing barriers and building recovery capital.

Basically, Battle Buddies are veterans who want to help others find and maintain recovery from mental health and/or addiction issues. Battle Buddies share their knowledge, experience, strength, and hope to help people use their own strengths and find their pathway to recovery.

Who can be a Battle Buddy?

Volunteer Battle Buddies are veterans who have been impacted by mental health and/or addiction issues. Battle Buddies are individuals who have sustained recovery from themselves and/or their family. For more information about becoming a Battle Buddy, click HERE.

Who Can Benefit from a Battle Buddy?

Anyone whos is struggling in their recovery or who would like some extra support to help them on their recovery journey could benefit from being matched with a Volunteer Battle Buddy. Recovery is a process of healing and discovery. Recovery may not be easy, but you do not have to go through it alone. We are here to help. If you would like to apply to be matched with a Battle Buddy, you can fill out the application HERE. If you would like information, please call 419-423-5071.

Support FOCUS by Shopping at Kroger!

By Signing Up for Kroger Community Rewards You Can Help Support FOCUS: Recovery and Wellness Community

In order to sign up for Kroger Community Rewards, you will need a digital Kroger account. Creating an account only takes a few steps.

Simply go to Kroger.com and select the “register” button at the top, right-side corner of the page.
Next, enter your information.
Finally, click on the “create account” button towards the bottom left of the page.

Now that you have a digital account with Kroger, the next step is to sign up for Kroger Community Rewards.

Go to Kroger.com and sign in to your digital account.
Next, you will need to select the “my account” button.
Scroll down to the Community Rewards section of the page.
Select “Enroll now”
Enter “Focus on Friends” as the agency you wish to support
Select Focus on Friends from the list of agencies
Finally, click the “save” button

Now you’re ready to help support Focus on Friends by shopping at Kroger and using your Kroger Plus card!
Need help getting signed up? You can call 1-800-KROGERS (1-800-576-4377) or talk to a Focus on Friends staff member!

Recovery Housing

FOCUS: Recovery and Wellness Community staffs and manages two Recovery Homes in Findlay, Ohio. Each home is governed by a set of house rules, is supervised by a live-in Recovery Home Coordinator, and is supported by FOCUS. The Recovery Homes are certified by the Ohio Chapter of the National Association for Recovery Residences (NARR).

Individuals interested in living in the Recovery Home must be abstinent from substance use for at least 30 days and submit an application (found here) to FOCUS: Recovery and Wellness Community. After their application is submitted, individuals are asked to complete an interview process with a panel and the current residents of the home. Individuals who demonstrate a commitment to recovery but need additional structure and support will be selected to move into the home.

More Information about Recovery Housing

Recovery Housing involves three essential elements: establishes an extended period for practicing healthy routines with a resident-driven length of stay, is an alcohol and drug-free environment, and creates a safe, stable, community of peer support.

The FOCUS: Recovery and Wellness Community Recovery Homes follow the Social Model of Recovery which is a recovery-oriented approach valuing peers, community, life experience, and life-long support. The Social Model of Recovery views recovery as a person-driven, life-long, and holistic process.