NAMI Fox Valley’s Peer Run Respite Opening Mid-March 2015! NAMI Fox Valley is excited to announce a new program in our community – Peer Run Respite! Our agency was one of three in the state to receive funding for this innovative approach to supporting individuals struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse. Iris Place is completely staffed and run by individuals with lived experience who provide 24/7/365 recovery-oriented peer support. Establishing mutual connection and relationships creates a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment to offer hope and healing. Get Involved! Are you interested in getting involved with Iris Place? We have volunteer opportunities and a wish list to help make this dream a reality in our community! For the following volunteer opportunities at our house, please contact Val Neff, House Manager at (920)954-1550 or [email protected].  “Adopt a Room” – Adopt a bedroom, living, kitchen, resource room, etc. at Iris Place. Decorate, clean, paint and furnish to prepare our house for guests.  Painting/Interior finish work – Help us prep and paint the rooms at our house. Must be able to climb ladders and lift up to 10 lbs.  Landscaping (Spring/Summer 2015) – Iris Place plans to have a garden and outdoor seating area. Contact us in spring to learn more about opportunities.  Donation pickup – Support our staff in helping pick up donations offered by the community.  Cleaning – Help prepare our house for guests with some spring cleaning. For more information about supporting our programming, contact Kara Patterson at (920)954-1550 or [email protected].  Translating (for guests who are most comfortable in languages other than English) - To be a welcoming home, we will work to meet the needs of all guests. If you can help translate materials (marketing and house materials), please contact us.  Program Facilitator – Do you have lived experience with mental health and/or substance abuse and have a skill or hobby you’d like to share? For more information about Iris Place and other opportunities to get involved, contact Karen Iverson Riggers, Iris Place Director at (920)954-1550 or [email protected].  Marketing/Public Relations – Help support our efforts to share this service with our community! Opportunities include helping plan our Open Houses, work on establishing our website and social media as well as other marketing materials. NAMI Fox Valley's Peer Run Respite KITCHEN Coffee Mugs Cookbooks Cookie Sheets/Baking Pans Creamers Travel Coffee Cups/Lids Dishes (Plates, Bowls, etc.) Glass Pyrex/Tupperware Electric Kettle Pitchers Oven Mitts & Pot Holders Strainers Measuring Spoons & Cups Place Mats & Tablecloths Dish Rack Napkin Holder Pots/Pans Rolling Pin Salt/Pepper Shakers Vegetable Peeler Sweeteners Tea, Hot Chocolate, Coffee Dishcloths & Towels Can Opener Sponges Ice Trays Tall Kitchen Garbage Can Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags Dish Drying Mat Blender, Toaster, Crockpot Cooking Oil Utensils (Forks, Knives, Spoons, Spatulas, Pizza Cutter, etc.) IRIS PLACE 2015 WISH LIST SUPPLIES Hand Sanitizer Hand Soap & Dish Soap Napkins, Paper Towels, Kleenex Toilet Paper Flushable Wipes Deodorizing Spray Laundry Detergent Dryer Sheets Fabric Softener Stain Remover Feminine Hygiene Products Shampoo/Conditioner Body Wash Non-Scented Lotion Shower Caddies Mouthwash (Alcohol Free) OFFICE Pens/Pencils/Highlighters Staplers Post-it Notes Card Stock Legal Writing Pads Stamps Copy Paper (White or Color) USB Flash Drives Paper Clips Highlighters Mouse Pads Binders Masking Tape Markers: Permanent, Dry Erase Contact Val Neff, House Manager, for more information. (920)954-1550 or [email protected] MEDIA Amplifier Microphone & Stand CD Player DVD/Blu-Ray Player CDs & DVDs Music Stand Headphones Exercise DVDs Relaxation/Meditation CDs i-Pod Docking Station ART Basic Arts/Crafts Supplies Markers, Crayons, Colored Pencils Sketchpads Artwork/Decorations Picture Frames Journals/Blank Notebooks Yarn Glue (Sticks or Liquid) Scissors Construction Paper RESOURCE ROOM/LIBRARY Board/Card Games Puzzles Books Phone/Electronic Chargers Legos/K'Nex/Erector Sets Magazines (and subscriptions) Meditation Books Recovery/Wellness Books Newspaper Subscriptions GENERAL Table & Floor Lamps Extension Cords Secular Holiday Decorations Mirrors (All Sizes) Night Lights Storage Bins (All Sizes) Bath Mats Mini-Fridge Small Garbage Cans Laundry Baskets Iron & Ironing Board Clothes Hangers Decorative Blankets Throw Blankets OUTDOORS Adult Bikes Bike Helmets Lawn Games (Ex. Bean Bags, etc) Basketballs Basketball Hoop Lawn Chairs GIFT CARDS YMCA Day Passes Valley Transit Museum Passes Movie Theaters Family Video Home Depot/Lowe's/Menards Target/Walmart/Shopko Craft Stores Menards