The Winner of the Beautiful Native American Quilt

had not contributed anything worthwhile or helped anyone in my life time and was feeling pretty selfish about that.

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In March 2006, after the Mental Health Commission meeting I walked over to the other side intending to get help for my depression and isolation. I stepped through the door at DBH and Pathways to Recovery was having a bake sale that day. I guess I stood there like a lost puppy because Lauretta R. asked me if she could help me, and I started crying and said that I needed help fast. She invited me to the depression group that they were having that day and I told my story and was offered a job at the Canteen, which I accepted on the spot, and later in May I became the computer teacher and editor of the Pathways to Recovery Newspaper.

Diane B! Congratulations Diane, and may you enjoy many warm nights with it. And thank you also for helping to support the Children’s Christmas Fund for 2007. Diane works for Department of Behavioral Health Resources Center in the Mesa clinic.

But it wasn’t enough. I went through a lot trying to get help for my husband at that time, but because of the laws and his right to say no I could not help him. That is when I decided to learn all that I could, take all the classes, join the wellness and recovery committee, become a Certified Peer Support Specialist Volunteer, Family and Peer Advocate, and Age Wise Volunteer, to help others like me who don’t know what to do, how to do it, or where to go or who to call.

Personal Reflections is written by Pathways members, to share their experiences living with, and overcoming, a mental or emotional disorder.

This is My New Story I’m Renee Compton and proud of who I am now. When I first came to Pathways to Recovery I did not like myself very much. In fact I hated me and my life and the fact that I wasted almost all of it. I felt that except for my two children and learning to drive an 18-wheeler cross country and to Canada, I didn’t do anything worth mentioning with my time on this earth. I

Now I like me very much, and I feel like I am doing something good with my life thanks to the Mental health Commission, Lauretta, Pathways to Recovery, and my new boyfriend. They have all gotten me through the rough times, and (Continued on page 2)

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achievement and their certificate. A celebration was held after the ceremonies of lasagna, Veggie casserole, salad, cake and drinks.

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have given me a future to work at, and God willing and the County of San Bernardino I will be earning a living helping others with mental and emotional disabilities.

The Lighthouse Quilt for The Children

This month they will be starting the second half of their training as Family and Peer Advocates. It will be a two week class five days a week. But when they graduate they will be Family and Peer Advocate II certified. Good luck everyone.

This is the second year that Pathways to Recovery has raffled off hand made quilts which were donated to make for the children of Behavioral Health Resources Center for Christmas. Last month it was a native American quilt, this month it is a Lighthouse quilt. Below is a sample of what is on the new quilt which will be raffled off on November 15, 2007

Yoga Class

Your Yoga Class is being hosted by The Fun Clubhouse in Rialto. We have an average group of 6-9 people attending. We have graduated from the Salute to the Moon and are now doing the Salute to the Sun. The classmates are quick learners and a joy to have in class. Come and join us as we learn to master control over our bodies, minds and spirits.

at Behavioral Health Resources Center and the winner will be called to let them know that they had won. The price of a ticket is $5.00 for one or $20.00 for five tickets. So get your tickets at the Pathways to Recovery Canteen and be the proud owner of a beautiful hand made Lighthouse quilt.

We meet Tuesdays at the FUN Clubhouse, 1501 S. Riverside Ave, Rialto CA 92376, from 2:30-3:00. A van ride to and from FUN Clubhouse will be provided. For any questions call (909) 421-9248 or speak to Lorie or Tim about details. This class is sponsored by Pathways to Recovery and the FUN Clubhouse.

Family and Peer Advocate I Grads On September 21, 2007 five members of Pathways to Recovery graduated the Family and Peer Advocate I training course. It took them ten weeks at one day a week to finish the course, but they did it and were very proud of their

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The 10 Most Important Things

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month from 12:15-1:15. In October we learned the Electric Slide. 14 People attended from Pathways to Recovery, The FUN House, Department of Behavioral Health Resources Center Staff and Amazing Place members. Our teacher’s name is Cindy Messer. She came from Upland to teach us this fun dance. She is a patient teacher and wants all of us to get the steps learned correctly. By the end of our class time most of us had the steps learned correctly.

The 10 Most Important Things Are… LOVE The Special Feeling That Makes You Feel All Warm and Wonderful. RESPECT Treating Others As Well As You Would Like To Be Treated. APPRECIATION

Our next dance class we will be learning the Black Velvet dance. The next class date is November 2, 2007 from 12:15-1:15 at Behavioral Health Resources Center room B118. All are welcome who want to learn to country line dance. Mark your calendars and we will see you there.

To Be Grateful For All The Good Things Life Has To Offer. HAPPINESS The Full Enjoyment Of Each Moment. A Smiling Face. FORGIVENESS

The NAMI Walk

The Ability to Let Things Be Without Anger.

Well Pathways to Recovery has their team for the NAMI Walk triathlon. They are called Pathways Spirit. The team got together last month at the Del Rosa Bowling Alley for lunch and some practice games before heading for the competition. And boy are we going to wop them this time.

SHARING The of Giving Without The Thought O f Receiving. HONESTY The Quality of Always Telling The Truth.

They have already completed their first competition of the triathlon. It was to get as many of our teammates to see a movie directed by a family member of a consumer, about what life was like to live with a person with schizophrenia from the time that they were a baby.

The Purity Of Doing What’s Right, No Matter What.

They found the movie to be very informative, and amazing. There was a question and Answer session after. Snacks and drinks were served.

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COMPASSION The Essence Of Feeling Another’s Pain, While Easing Their Hurt. The Reward For Living The Most 3

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LADIES CHIT-CHAT

We would like to invite you to join us at a special time set aside for women to deal with their issues. All women welcome. Please attend on Tuesday 1:00 to 2:00 in room A152. For more information please call our office at 421-9248 Come and

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Do you find yourself downhearted and in need of someone to talk to? Well we are here to listen. Meetings are completely confidential. We meet every Thursday afternoon from12:00 to 1:00 in room A 152. For more information speak to anyone at the front desk at DBH, or a member of Pathways to Recovery, or call at 421-9248. Lorie will be leading the meeting

Come join us as we are now focusing on Crocheting, bead-work, art-work and latch hook. Lots of friendly people to learn from and get to know. If you have any questions, just ask anyone at BHC or call at 909-4219248

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Come join Cooking With Faith.

Pathways to Recovery Meetings and Activities Day Tues

The food items cooked in the class are served to all for a donation of $4.00. So staffers, remember the cooking class will have something available on Wednesdays for lunch. And Guys, the class is not just for women. Come and join us. Class starts at 10:00 AM and runs until 12:30 in Room B117 (the kitchen). If you have questions, please call our office at 421-9248.

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November Meatloaf, Mashed, Pots, Salad

14 Fajitas, Rice and Beans Come help us Brain Storm in the planning of trips, activities, and when to be sponsored by Pathways to Recovery. Come meet all the members and volunteers and become involved in all kinds of social activities such as camping trips, bake sales, car washes or anything else that we can think of to earn money for our activities. We bought a karaoke machine with the money we earned at the bake sales. We meet in room B118 from 1:30 to 3:00 on the first Friday of the month. Bring your family and friends. For information please contact a member of Pathways or call 421-9248.

21 Chile, and Salad 28 Southwestern Lasagna, Salad MEN’S MEETING

Come out and enjoy a discussion of men' s issues, family, medication, therapy, etc. Men, be empowered through togetherness. Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 in room A 149. The meetings are completely confidential. Call 421-9248 for information.

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Pathways to Recovery Committee Meeting

Come for our Pathways to Recovery planning meetings. Find out about all our meetings that we have during the week, socialize with others, and hear about the different activities and seminars that Pathways to Recovery members have attended or will attend, and what they learned. Come and get involved in these different seminars with us and help to make a difference in the way that people with mental disabilities are served,/or not. Meetings are on Fridays at 1:30 to 3:00 P.M. snacks will be provided. For information please contact a member of Pathways or call 421-9248. Y R R U L F L A S H S U P O A R U E X P R E S S W I

“Helping people to help themselves with empathy and compassion to reach their own recovery goals”

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E E K A H S I C E S W E E P P C J C S Y P R I C T X M M R L A E L S T I H U A L K U O O R R S S U E Z T Q P E J

President…..…….Tim Jackson

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Vice President…….Faith Ikeda

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