The Columbiana County Recovery Initiative plans and conducts much of its work through its standing workgroups. Recovering individuals are members of these workgroups which meet approximately once per month. A stipend is paid to cover expenses, such as transportation to meetings. The workgroups and their functions are:
Leadership: This workgroup works towards promoting leadership among persons recovering from mental illness and is responsible for planning and bringing forward the "Leading the Way to Recovery" Conference which is a bi-annual event. The May Conference is held in East Liverpool, while the October Conference is held in Salem each year. The Leadership Workgroup also hosts Peer Support training and Advance Directives on a year basis. Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month. There are no meetings in December and January. Please join the group at Shining Reflections in East Liverpool from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is a stipend workgroup. Participants will receive a $15.00 stipend for attending monthly meetings, participating in extra activities of the group, and following the guidelines established for all workgroups.
Socialization: Plans and hosts four parties per year for Columbiana County adults who are recovering with mental illnesses. Parties include a Fall Harvest Party, a Thanksgiving Dinner Party, a First-of-the-Year Party, and an All County Picnic. Parties are held at Trinity Friends Fellowship Hall in Lisbon. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Counseling Center in Lisbon. This is a stipend group. Individuals who attend meetings regularly, help with volunteer activities, and follow the guidelines of the group, will receive $15.00 for each meeting attended.
Community Involvement: Workgroup of the Recovery Steering Committee focuses on being active in activities or groups in one's city or neighborhood and working with other recovering people which is an important component of the recovery process. The Community Involvement Workgroup develops and promotes volunteer opportunities for recovering adults, conducts a back-to-school clothing drive, raises funds for Christmas gifts for children in low income families who receive mental health services, and participates in the Banquet in Salem or Lisbon. Members receive a stipend by attending meetings, participating in non-stipend activities, and following the guidelines of the workgroup.
If you would like more information on the Columbiana County Recovery Workgroups, please contact:
Maureen Boals, Recovery Assistant Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board 330-424-0195, Ext. 105 mboals@ccmhrsb.org