Recipient of the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center Leadership Award 2012
H.E.A.R.T.S.
(Hope, Empowerment, Advocacy, Recovery, Towards, Support)
Peer Support Center of Greater Nashua Region VI
P.O. Box 1564
5 Pine Street Extension, Suite 1G
Nashua, NH 03060
An Adult Educational and Wellness Center
Phone (603) 882-8400
Fax (603) 882-8700
The Members Monthly Newsletter
“Yes You Can!”
Hours: 8am – 4pm Monday-Friday
E-Mail kenl-hearts@comcast.net
E-Mail tomd-hearts@comcast.net
Web Site www.heartspsa.org
Main Entrance
Handicap Entrance
H.E.A.R.T.S. Warm Line
is available seven nights a week
5 pm to 10 pm
1-800-306-4334
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H.E.A.R.T.S. Mission Statement
Our mission as peers is to support one another as people who are challenged by the daily effects of
living with, coping with, and recovering from mental health issues. Everyone will be encouraged to
develop relationships that will enable and empower each other’s worldview. In addition, our aim is to
develop greater awareness of personal and relational patterns, to support and challenge each other
through peer support, self-advocacy, empowerment, and education. Our ultimate goal is to achieve
recovery and ongoing wellness.
WHAT’S INSIDE!
H.E.A.R.T.S. and Warm Line Information----------------------------------------------------Page 1
Mission Statement, What’s Inside and H.E.A.R.T.S. Board of Directors------------ Page 2
Member’s Page (trivia, poetry, happy birthday)------------------------------------------ Page 3
What’s happening in your neighborhood-------------------------------------------------- Page 4
Ken & Tom’s Corner------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5
Educational Group and Consumer Information------------------------------------------- Page 6 & 7
Senior Centers Information------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 7
Monthly Schedule with daily groups and activities (check for trivia answers!)------ Pages 8,9,10
Please Note: The schedule, pages 8,9,10 will be sent separate from
newsletter.
H.E.A.R.T.S. Board of Directors
Executive Committee:
Pat Worsley President
Vice President (Vacant)
Claire Peddle Treasurer
Ann Fisher Secretary
Directors:
Ruth Morgan
Kathy Paquette
Christine Graham
Terry Manges
Cindy Moher
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FUNDRAISER ANNOUNCEMENTJoin H.E.A.R.T.S. on September 27th for our latest fundraising event. An exciting combination Car
Wash/ Bake Sale /BBQ. On sale will also be arts and crafts made by the members, as well as chocolate
lollipops, baked goods, hamburgers and hot dogs, and more. Proceeds go to the H.E.A.R.T.S.
membership fund (some of the proceeds go to the artist to cover the cost of materials). The time is yet to
be determined but reserve September 27th –The rain date is October 4th. Look for more information in
our September newsletter.
WHAM –For those who wish to take /retake the WHAM program H.E.A.R.T.S. will be starting the next
series of sessions on Monday September 22nd.
What is WHAM? WHAM is an approximately 12 week program that integrates physical and mental
wellness. Participants look at and consider patterns, interests, and strengths in each of 10 health and
resiliency areas. Included attitude, human connections, and support networks and meaning in purpose in
life.
September 22nd will be an educational meeting to answer questions about and disseminate further
information on WHAM. On September 29th the actual program will begin Monday from 11 a.m. to noon.
“I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have
been more specific.”
Lily Tomlin
Fact or Fiction
Every time you lick a stamp you’re consuming 1/10 of a calorie. (Answer found in page 8)
There is four Harry Potter Books (Answer found in page 8 of the monthly schedule)
The “S” in IPS stands for structure (Answer found in page 9 of the monthly schedule)
40% of McDonald’s profits are from Happy meals. (Answer found in page 9 of the monthly
schedule)
Snails can sleep for three years without eating. (Answer found in Page 10 of the monthly
schedule)
An ostrich eye is bigger than its stomach: (Answer found in page 10 of the monthly schedule)
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August Events
Saturday
August 2nd
1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Nashua Public Library Theatre
Indian Dance
Monday
August 4th
10:30 a.m.
Computer Class Excel
Call 589-4611 or
Stop by the reference area to register
Tuesday
August 5th
9:00 a.m.
Rise Exercise Group
Nashua Public Library Theatre
Wednesday
August 13th
10 a.m.
Tai Chi
Nashua Public Library Theatre
Wednesday
August 13th
12 p.m.
Bach's Lunch Concert: Pianist Frances Covalesky
Friday
August 15th
11 a.m.
Drop in computer help
Computer Lab
Thursday
August 21st
10:30 a.m.
Advanced Word
Call 589-4611 or
Stop by the reference area to register
Wednesday
August 27th
10:30 a.m.
Computer Class –Genealogy
Call 589-4611 or
Stop by the reference area to register
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Ken’s
Corner
I am very pleased to announce after a lot of hard work by our
members and staff the Peer Support Crisis Respite Care is open!
I encourage anyone who wants to be a guest to please fill out a
Pre-Interview Form. The best way is to come into H.E.A.R.T.S.
sit down with staff and go over the interview.
If you are not able to do this please call and go over the PreInterview with staff.
Thank you,
Ken Lewis
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Monthly Educational Event
Awilda Mun͂ez from UNH Co –Op extension will be here on August 27th at 1 p.m. She will be
speaking
On eating and shopping on a budget.
After Hour Meetings at Your Center:
Weekly AA Meetings
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Thursday
Sisters in Sobriety, 12:30 to 2:00 pm
Young Peoples Saturday Night Live, 7:30 to 9:00 pm
Sunday Morning Recovery, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Men’s Peace of Mind Group (TSDD), 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Men’s Bill and Charlie 7:00 to 8:30 pm
CONSUMER INFORMATION:
NH State Behavioral Health Advisory Council meets the second Tuesday of the month from 5:307:30 PM. The Council meets at the Audubon Society, McLane Center, at 45 Silk Farm Road, Concord,
NH. Ken Lewis, Executive Director H.E.A.R.T.S. Peer Support Center is a member and also the
liaison for the Peer Support Centers. The public is welcome to attend and can participate at the end of
the meeting. If possible, please notify us in advance if you plan to attend at 603-271-0568. Thank you.
Consumer Council Meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Mental Wellness in the state of New
Hampshire. Consumer Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am, 105 Pleasant
Street, Concord, NH. Continental breakfast is served. Consumer participation is encouraged.
H.E.A.R.T.S. van provides transportation to and from Consumer Council. Van leaves at 9 am from
H.E.A.R.T.S. and returns at about 12:30 pm.
GNMHC Advisory Council Meets the last Friday of each quarter 12:00 to1:30 pm. Meeting held at
Community Council, 100 E. Pearl St, Nashua, NH. Ken is a member of the Advisory Council and
attends to represent H.E.A.R.T.S. Peer Support Center.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI NH), 85 North State Street, Concord, NH 03301.
Phone 603-225-5359, E-Mail info@naminh.org. A grassroots organization of families, consumers,
professionals and other members is dedicated to improving the quality of life of persons of all ages
affected by mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders through education, support and
advocacy.
NAMI Nashua
NAMI Nashua meets every second Tuesday (Educational) and fourth Tuesday (Support, Caring and
Sharing)
of the month at St. Joseph School of Nursing in the Academic Building, Kinsley Street, Classroom A
on the third floor. Contact Information: Norma or Scott 603-882-6771, Pam 603-888-6219 or by email nashuanami@gmail.com.
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Greater Nashua Mental Health Center at Community Council is dedicated to helping
families and individuals of all ages reach their full potential by providing state-of-the-art, evidencebased care that focuses on recovery. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment that
places a high value on every person who comes through our doors. We believe that by respecting
people as they are, we can help them to become all that they wish to be. GNMHC is located at 7
Prospect St, Nashua, NH 03060. (603) 889-6147
HEALTHY CONNECTIONS:
Lamprey Health Care at Healthy Connections is a health center located in Nashua, New
Hampshire. Our mission at Lamprey Health Care is to provide primary medical care and healthrelated services, with a focus on prevention and lifestyle management, to individuals & families of all
ages – regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.
Lamprey Health Care at Healthy Connections, 22 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH 03060
Call (603) 659-2494 x 7210
DBSA Nashua is a safe, non-judgmental, and stigma free open peer support group. Whatever
mental health issues you may have, please come. There is no charge to attend, everyone is welcome to
come and get the support you need and deserve from peers who truly understand what you are going
through or may have gone through in the past. Celebrating our 12th year of giving support!
Meets every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at 100 West Pearl St., Nashua, NH 03060
For information: Tom Doucette (603) 888-2141, website www.dbsanashua.org or e-mail
tom@dbsanashua.org, Amanda@dbsanashua.org or bobc@dbsanashua.org.
At Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center, primary and preventive health care is offered
to youth over 15 years old and adults who fall within one or more of the following categories:
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No Income
Low Income
No Insurance
With private insurance – Harvard Pilgrim and Anthem Blue Cross
Insured by Medicaid/Medicare
Homeless or at Risk of Homelessness
Living in a rooming house
Living with friends or family
Living in a hotel or motel
Senior Centers in our region:
Hudson Council on Aging, Town Hall of Hudson, 12 School Street, (603) 886-6000
Merrimack Senior Citizens Club, John O’Leary Adult Center, 4 Church St,
Merrimack Contact: Irene Jennies (603) 424-2362
Nashua Senior Activity Center, 70 Temple Street, Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM, Thurs. open
till 8PM
Contact Joy Tunstall (603) 816-2642
New Hampshire Association of Senior Centers (NHASC)
The NHASC is a statewide, professional, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the
multipurpose nature of senior centers. The organization was formed in 1991 by a group of visionaries
who recognized the importance of properly staffed, organized Senior Centers in every community in
the State. Contact President: Patti Derick - Salem Senior Services, 1 Sally Sweets Way, Salem NH
03079 Phone: 603-890-2191.
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