Thomas M Wernert Center

Do you love the Thomas M. Wernert Center? Are you invested in seeing TMWC grow and improve? Are you a member? If yes, you should consider joining our Board of Trustees!

We pride ourselves in our Board model which ensures our Board is made up of an equal number of TMWC members and community volunteers. This initiative serves to bolster member-board relations, give our members valuable leadership opportunities, and provide insights that only an active member could attest to.

Eligible members are invited to apply for Member Elected Trustee positions for 2025 through 2027. Board applications can be picked up at the TMWC front desk, and those interested must complete their application by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024. Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting during Supper Club on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Our crops were ready for harvest!

This morning we snipped and plucked some herbs and veggies from our garden. Not only is gardening a therapeutic wellness activity, but TMWC gardening members are encouraged to take home what they grow and cook with fresh ingredients.

We were also visited by Patrick T. from Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District, who came prepared with some mealworms for Donna to try. Look at that clean plate!

Members who want to participate should attend Gardening Club at TMWC every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:15 a.m.. We hope to see you there!

Today was Karaoke Day at TMWC! Everyone's days were brightened by your performances!

Bravo to everyone who sang and danced, and we hope to see everyone at next month's Karaoke Day!

FOR MEMBERS:

Rodney has been hiding things again! Come find some hidden treasures and win prizes ALL DAY this Friday. No RSVP necessary.

A little to our Halloween at Hensville Heart and Soul event!

Now in it's 21st year in Toledo, Heart and Soul is transitioning to TolHouse on September 19, 2024 for Inspiring Insightful Conversations with featured guest speaker, Dr. Victoria Kelly, MD.

Come for the people. Stay for the impact. Spread the love!

Next week on August 15 we'll be having a TMWC member talent show! We really want to see what talents our members have and celebrate them. Sign-up today in the TMWC Club Room.

Celebrating 3 Years of Crisis Care - Zepf Center The Zepf Center is a Toledo area non-profit that provides behavioral health and vocational services to youth and adults with severe and persistent mental illness in Lucas County. Services include child & adolescent psychiatric, medical, residential, and therapy services, as well as career developmen...

For more than 30 years, Thomas M. Wernert served as Executive Director of the Lucas County Mental Health Board, during which time he oversaw the creation of mental health centers and drug and alcohol recovery services for Lucas County residents. Tom was instrumental in establishing Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Rescue Mental Health Services, and the Consumers Union of Lucas County. He died in 1999. In July 2004, the Consumers Union was renamed the Thomas M. Wernert Center for Mental Health Recovery and Support.

We'd like to highlight Tom's legacy today and every day.

CALLING ALL MEMBERS!

This August we have a lot planned for everyone. Come with us to the Levis Commons Summer Music Series, perform in this year's talent show, or chat with your peers at Coffee Connections.

Don't miss out on ACTIVITY SIGN UPS ALL DAY TOMORROW at TMWC. We want to see you at our August outings!

It’s gotten better before, and it will get better again. Thank you for staying. 🤍

If you’re struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org. If you just need someone to talk to, consider calling a warmline. Warmlines are staffed by trained peers who understand what it’s like to need mental health support. You can find a warmline at MHAnational.org/warmlines.

We want to help support you and your sobriety this summer by sharing a few ways to help you avoid temptations that can lead to relapse!

We are available 24/7 for your behavioral health needs. Are you feeling like you may need additional support? Give us a call today at 419-891-9333 to schedule your no-cost level of care assessment and learn how we can help. Do not wait, get help today, life is waiting..

REMINDER FOR MEMBERS: Be sure to visit and use the TMWC Fitness Room to be entered in a raffle with one winner drawn at the end of each month! Fitness is key when it comes to mental health recovery! We're here to make it easy and fun.

Our newsletter is now fully digital with quarterly publications! If you would like to sign up for the email list, please contact us in person or via our website. If you're looking for it right away, here's a link to our newsletter archive. Make sure to check out every newsletter to keep up to date on TMWC!

Newsletter & Calendars | Mental Health Recovery Center Monthly publications produced by Thomas M. Wernert Center focus on local Toledo, Ohio events and activities to help mental health.

Today TMWC was joined by guests from firsthand to talk about in the Toledo area. Thanks for coming to visit!

Mark your calendars! Our annual Recovery is Beautiful event is happening Saturday, September 14.

Stop by TMWC campus from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for some local eats, games for all ages, upbeat music, and to celebrate Recovery Month.

Here are some photos from last year's recovery event to get you excited. It was a huge success! We can't wait to support those in the recovery community this year.

August is National Wellness Month!

At TMWC, we have our 8 Dimensions of Wellness class. It's a time for members to learn how to balance their well-being while self-assessing within each dimension. Members can also find wellness activities based on their interests and needs like fitness sessions, gardening, or expressive arts.

Today is the the perfect day to start prioritizing your self-care, reduce stress, and create healthier habits. Beyond that, we hope everyone focuses on taking care of themselves mentally, physically, and emotionally every day of the year, no matter the month.

A little to the Toledo Pride parade from 2023!

Support for the LGBTQ+ community is strong at . Always has been!

This year's Pride parade is only a few weeks away on August 24! We can't wait to see you there.

Join us this August!

We'll be holding in-person member sign-ups for next month's programming all day on August 7, 2024.

Don't miss the chance to participate in our August activities!

Yesterday afternoon we took a trip to Bracy Gold Bison Ranch to meet some new friends!

Did you know...

Two years ago, in July 2022, the 988 Lifeline was founded as a comprehensive strategy to address the nation's mental health and substance use crises.

Since then, 988 counselors have received and responded to over 10 million calls, texts, and chats from those experiencing a mental health crisis.

If you feel like you are alone, you are not! Call, text, or chat with the today for 24/7 emotional support.

https://loom.ly/xCPbBy4

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline We can all help prevent su***de. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Meet Rodney Gordon, our Computer Lab Coordinator. Rodney has been with TMWC since the start of 2024, and is already loving his position. Rodney hosts Computer Basics every week and mentors members on how to navigate one of the most emerging electronic devices today: the computer!

"I enjoy my job because I get to see members who were originally struggling with technology become comfortable with the computer," says Rodney.

Rodney is also an indie wrestler who goes by the name "The Rodrageous Rod Lee"! He fights in his next match in Monroe, MI at FLP Hall on August 1.

Join us in celebrating Rodney and wishing him luck in his next match!

Peer Education Programs (PEPs) are a unique type of instruction centered around mental health and recovery through .

TMWC is a peer driven center, which means both members and staff give and receive encouragement and assistance to achieve long-term recovery together. Our peer educators share their lived experience with members, providing non-clinical peer support.

Research says the benefits of and include increased self-esteem, increased social functioning, decreased psychotic symptoms, decreased substance use, and much more.

TMWC offers myriad PEPs, and we encourage you to learn more about them out on our website!

Programs and Activities | Mental Health Recovery Center Members of the Thomas M. Wernert Center can participate in a variety of programs and activities to help them achieve their mental health goals.

This morning we hosted our annual Client Rights Forum!

Members and peers joined in conversations about rights, regulations, and rules and learned how to advocate for themselves through their .

We're happy to prioritize the safety and quality of our programs. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Our U-Pick Flowers outing was a big hit!

Today, members made their own flower arrangements straight from the source as we took a ride out to Gust Farms in Ottawa Lake, MI to pick some beautiful flowers and relax in nature.

The arrangements were unique to each member, and assembling them allowed us to express ourselves and feel accomplished. An outing like this is a healthy experience for those struggling with mental illness as it promotes productivity, admiration, creativity, and so much more!

We're so thrilled to be able to uplift our members through this type of programming, and we hope it inspires others to get involved with .

What a Wednesday!

We started off the day by shooting some hoops and then moved over to Expressive Arts for our Knitting Circle and personal art projects.

Exercising your body and your creative brain is very important to maintaining positive mental health.

TMWC is proud to provide outlets like these for our members on a daily basis.

Check out our future programming on our website or in person!

FINAL REMINDER: Tomorrow, Thursday, July 25, Thomas M. Wernert Center will open at 10 a.m.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

It's Bebe Moore Campbell National Awareness Month.

The first step in navigating your wellness journey is to check in on yourself. Taking a mental health test is one of the easiest ways to check the status of your .

Luckily, everyone has access to free mental health screening!

Take a free test and get screened at:

https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/

Also, check out this free resource on the life and legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell:

https://mhanational.org/bebemoorecampbell

Take a Mental Health Test Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition.