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Upcoming Events

Black Men Mental Health Support Group
Jun
17

Black Men Mental Health Support Group

  • 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Starting Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm this support group will reoccur every Tuesday. Please meet at the Wesley Grant Center - 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801.

A Black men's mental health support group would be a safe, affirming space where Black men gather to openly discuss their mental health challenges, life experiences, and healing journeys. The environment would prioritize trust, confidentiality, cultural understanding, and nonjudgmental support. Group sessions might include open discussions, guided reflections, education about mental health issues (like anxiety, depression, trauma), and practical strategies for coping and self-care. It would also address unique stressors like racism, identity struggles, societal expectations, and generational trauma. Facilitators — our Chaplain on the team, Mike Hall will foster brotherhood, resilience, empowerment, and emotional growth among participants.

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Virtual Reentry Support Group
Jun
19

Virtual Reentry Support Group

Join us every Thursday from 7:00–8:00 PM on Zoom for a safe, welcoming space where individuals navigating reentry can connect, share, and support one another. Whether you’re recently home or have been rebuilding for a while, this group offers community, encouragement, and practical resources to help you on your journey. You don’t have to walk this path alone — we’re stronger together.

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Soul Shop Suicide Intervention Training for Black Churches
Jun
20

Soul Shop Suicide Intervention Training for Black Churches

Join us for a free one-day 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 workshop designed to equip black faith community leaders with the skills and resources necessary to minister effectively to individuals impacted by suicide. Participants will learn how to create worship resources, train congregation members in suicide awareness and basic conversation skills and extend invitations to those who have experienced suicidal thoughts to share their stories. The workshop will engage participants in exploring how to cultivate a soul-safe culture within their congregations. 8 contact hours will be awarded to attendees and lunch will be provided. 

Free registration available now at: TinyURL.com/SoulShopCanton

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Manual Event for Justice-Impacted Boys
Jun
21

Manual Event for Justice-Impacted Boys

A free event for justice-impacted boys in middle & high school with breakout sessions, spoken word, rap, catered food, and community building.


MAHEC Continuing Education Building 

121 Hendersonville Rd

Asheville, NC 28803



Brought to you by:

Operation Gateway

The SPARC Foundation

YTL Training Program

KL Training Solutions

Asheville Peak Academy

Christine W. Avery Learning Center

Umoja Health, Wellness, and Justice Collective 

My Daddy Taught Me That 

The SPARC Foundation

Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement (ABIPA)

МАНЕС

Slay the Mic

Register at: TinyURL.com/ManualEventRegistration

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Black Men Mental Health Support Group
Jun
24

Black Men Mental Health Support Group

  • 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Starting Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm this support group will reoccur every Tuesday. Please meet at the Wesley Grant Center - 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801.

A Black men's mental health support group would be a safe, affirming space where Black men gather to openly discuss their mental health challenges, life experiences, and healing journeys. The environment would prioritize trust, confidentiality, cultural understanding, and nonjudgmental support. Group sessions might include open discussions, guided reflections, education about mental health issues (like anxiety, depression, trauma), and practical strategies for coping and self-care. It would also address unique stressors like racism, identity struggles, societal expectations, and generational trauma. Facilitators — our Chaplain on the team, Mike Hall will foster brotherhood, resilience, empowerment, and emotional growth among participants.

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Reentry Roundtable
Jun
25

Reentry Roundtable

Symposium Overview

The upcoming symposium is focused on reentry and community reintegration, with a strong emphasis on the impact of incarceration on children and families. It will bring together service providers, advocates, and individuals with lived experience to share insights, highlight challenges, and explore solutions that support successful reentry.

Key elements of the event include:

  • A keynote address setting the tone for reentry-focused dialogue.

  • A Policy & Advocacy Session centered on child well-being and debt relief.

  • A panel discussion featuring both professionals and those recently released from incarceration.

  • Breakout sessions to encourage in-depth conversations and engagement among attendees.

The symposium is designed to foster inclusive, action-oriented discussions that promote better outcomes for justice-involved individuals and their families.

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Virtual Reentry Support Group
Jun
26

Virtual Reentry Support Group

Join us every Thursday from 7:00–8:00 PM on Zoom for a safe, welcoming space where individuals navigating reentry can connect, share, and support one another. Whether you’re recently home or have been rebuilding for a while, this group offers community, encouragement, and practical resources to help you on your journey. You don’t have to walk this path alone — we’re stronger together.

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Black Men Mental Health Support Group
Jul
1

Black Men Mental Health Support Group

  • 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Starting Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm this support group will reoccur every Tuesday. Please meet at the Wesley Grant Center - 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801.

A Black men's mental health support group would be a safe, affirming space where Black men gather to openly discuss their mental health challenges, life experiences, and healing journeys. The environment would prioritize trust, confidentiality, cultural understanding, and nonjudgmental support. Group sessions might include open discussions, guided reflections, education about mental health issues (like anxiety, depression, trauma), and practical strategies for coping and self-care. It would also address unique stressors like racism, identity struggles, societal expectations, and generational trauma. Facilitators — our Chaplain on the team, Mike Hall will foster brotherhood, resilience, empowerment, and emotional growth among participants.

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Black Men Mental Health Support Group
Jul
8

Black Men Mental Health Support Group

  • 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Starting Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm this support group will reoccur every Tuesday. Please meet at the Wesley Grant Center - 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801.

A Black men's mental health support group would be a safe, affirming space where Black men gather to openly discuss their mental health challenges, life experiences, and healing journeys. The environment would prioritize trust, confidentiality, cultural understanding, and nonjudgmental support. Group sessions might include open discussions, guided reflections, education about mental health issues (like anxiety, depression, trauma), and practical strategies for coping and self-care. It would also address unique stressors like racism, identity struggles, societal expectations, and generational trauma. Facilitators — our Chaplain on the team, Mike Hall will foster brotherhood, resilience, empowerment, and emotional growth among participants.

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NRWC Conference 2025
Oct
22
to Oct 24

NRWC Conference 2025

The NRWC Annual Conference is more than an event—it’s a space to connect, collaborate, and elevate the reentry workforce field to drive meaningful change. Join reentry workforce stakeholders and businesses from across the country for dynamic learning and networking opportunities that explore leading practices, sharpen skills, and build strategic connections that last beyond the conference. No matter your role within the reentry workforce ecosystem, this convening is for you.

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Virtual Reentry Support Group
Jun
12

Virtual Reentry Support Group

Join us every Thursday from 7:00–8:00 PM on Zoom for a safe, welcoming space where individuals navigating reentry can connect, share, and support one another. Whether you’re recently home or have been rebuilding for a while, this group offers community, encouragement, and practical resources to help you on your journey. You don’t have to walk this path alone — we’re stronger together.

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Black Men Mental Health Support Group
Jun
10

Black Men Mental Health Support Group

  • 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Starting Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm this support group will reoccur every Tuesday. Please meet at the Wesley Grant Center - 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801.

A Black men's mental health support group would be a safe, affirming space where Black men gather to openly discuss their mental health challenges, life experiences, and healing journeys. The environment would prioritize trust, confidentiality, cultural understanding, and nonjudgmental support. Group sessions might include open discussions, guided reflections, education about mental health issues (like anxiety, depression, trauma), and practical strategies for coping and self-care. It would also address unique stressors like racism, identity struggles, societal expectations, and generational trauma. Facilitators — our Chaplain on the team, Mike Hall will foster brotherhood, resilience, empowerment, and emotional growth among participants.

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Virtual Reentry Support Group
Jun
5

Virtual Reentry Support Group

Join us every Thursday from 7:00–8:00 PM on Zoom for a safe, welcoming space where individuals navigating reentry can connect, share, and support one another. Whether you’re recently home or have been rebuilding for a while, this group offers community, encouragement, and practical resources to help you on your journey. You don’t have to walk this path alone — we’re stronger together.

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Free Health Clinic
Jun
4
to Jun 6

Free Health Clinic

Join us for a free medical, dental & vision care at the Harrah Cherokee Convention Center in Asheville. There will be free plant-based meals, lifestyle and legal counseling, mental health, chaplaincy, haircuts and more! There is also a Spiritual Wellness seminar called “Hope through the Storm” from 7-8 pm.

ALL SERVICES ARE 100% Free!

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Jun
3

Black Men Mental Health Support Group (Copy) (Copy)

  • 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Starting Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm this support group will reoccur every Tuesday. Please meet at the Wesley Grant Center - 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801.

A Black men's mental health support group would be a safe, affirming space where Black men gather to openly discuss their mental health challenges, life experiences, and healing journeys. The environment would prioritize trust, confidentiality, cultural understanding, and nonjudgmental support. Group sessions might include open discussions, guided reflections, education about mental health issues (like anxiety, depression, trauma), and practical strategies for coping and self-care. It would also address unique stressors like racism, identity struggles, societal expectations, and generational trauma. Facilitators — our Chaplain on the team, Mike Hall will foster brotherhood, resilience, empowerment, and emotional growth among participants.

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Black Men Mental Health Support Group
May
27

Black Men Mental Health Support Group

  • 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Starting Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm this support group will reoccur every Tuesday. Please meet at the Wesley Grant Center - 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801.

A Black men's mental health support group would be a safe, affirming space where Black men gather to openly discuss their mental health challenges, life experiences, and healing journeys. The environment would prioritize trust, confidentiality, cultural understanding, and nonjudgmental support. Group sessions might include open discussions, guided reflections, education about mental health issues (like anxiety, depression, trauma), and practical strategies for coping and self-care. It would also address unique stressors like racism, identity struggles, societal expectations, and generational trauma. Facilitators — our Chaplain on the team, Mike Hall will foster brotherhood, resilience, empowerment, and emotional growth among participants.

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Forensic Peer Support Training
May
21
to May 23

Forensic Peer Support Training

  • 149 Childrens Home Loop Cherokee, NC, 28719 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Forensic Peer Support (FPS) Training teaches people with lived experience in mental health, substance use, and the justice system how to support others going through similar challenges. It covers using personal experience to inspire hope, understanding criminal justice processes, practicing trauma-informed care, maintaining boundaries, advocating for others, and managing self-care. Trained forensic peer supporters often work in jails, courts, reentry programs, and mental health settings to help people rebuild their lives and stay out of the system.

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Black Men Mental Health Support Group
May
20

Black Men Mental Health Support Group

  • 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Starting Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm this support group will reoccur every Tuesday. Please meet at the Wesley Grant Center - 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801.

A Black men's mental health support group would be a safe, affirming space where Black men gather to openly discuss their mental health challenges, life experiences, and healing journeys. The environment would prioritize trust, confidentiality, cultural understanding, and nonjudgmental support. Group sessions might include open discussions, guided reflections, education about mental health issues (like anxiety, depression, trauma), and practical strategies for coping and self-care. It would also address unique stressors like racism, identity struggles, societal expectations, and generational trauma. Facilitators — our Chaplain on the team, Mike Hall will foster brotherhood, resilience, empowerment, and emotional growth among participants.

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Community Mental Health ADvocate Training
May
19

Community Mental Health ADvocate Training

The Confess Project of America is a national organization that fosters mental health advocacy in marginal and underrepresented communities. We started by empowering frontline workers, barbers and grooming professionals to be mental health gatekeepers. Today our groundbreaking mental health curriculum evaluated by Harvard University has impacted millions across the United States. With 1 in 5 people in the U.S affected by mental illness, there's never been a more urgent moment for mental health advocacy. TCPA's programming specifically focuses on underserved communities who have far too long borne the brunt and weight of trauma, alone. Our team brings over 60 years collective experience in fields ranging from social work to behavioral health to therapy to develop programs for those who have the greatest stake in the issue. Hoping to reach as many advocates as possible, we see our programs as part of a wider movement to solve mental health disparities in underserved communities for now, and for generations to come.

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Black Men Mental Health Support Group
May
13

Black Men Mental Health Support Group

  • 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Starting Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm this support group will reoccur every Tuesday. Please meet at the Wesley Grant Center - 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801.

A Black men's mental health support group would be a safe, affirming space where Black men gather to openly discuss their mental health challenges, life experiences, and healing journeys. The environment would prioritize trust, confidentiality, cultural understanding, and nonjudgmental support. Group sessions might include open discussions, guided reflections, education about mental health issues (like anxiety, depression, trauma), and practical strategies for coping and self-care. It would also address unique stressors like racism, identity struggles, societal expectations, and generational trauma. Facilitators — our Chaplain on the team, Mike Hall will foster brotherhood, resilience, empowerment, and emotional growth among participants.

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Black Men Mental Health Support Group
May
6

Black Men Mental Health Support Group

  • 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Starting Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm this support group will reoccur every Tuesday. Please meet at the Wesley Grant Center - 285 Livingston Street Asheville, NC, 28801.

A Black men's mental health support group would be a safe, affirming space where Black men gather to openly discuss their mental health challenges, life experiences, and healing journeys. The environment would prioritize trust, confidentiality, cultural understanding, and nonjudgmental support. Group sessions might include open discussions, guided reflections, education about mental health issues (like anxiety, depression, trauma), and practical strategies for coping and self-care. It would also address unique stressors like racism, identity struggles, societal expectations, and generational trauma. Facilitators — our Chaplain on the team, Mike Hall will foster brotherhood, resilience, empowerment, and emotional growth among participants.

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Second Change Advocacy Day 2025
May
6

Second Change Advocacy Day 2025

Join us for Second Chance Advocacy Day in Raleigh NC on May 6th 2025.

Join Us for Second Chance Advocacy Day – May 6th in Raleigh, NC!

Are you passionate about criminal justice reform and second chances? Join us on May 6th for Second Chance Advocacy Day, a powerful day of action in Raleigh, NC, where change agents like YOU will advocate for policies that support individuals impacted by the justice system.

This is your chance to make your voice heard! We’ll be boarding the bus early in the morning to head to the Capitol, where we’ll meet with legislators, share stories, and push for meaningful reforms that remove barriers for returning citizens.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stand up, speak out, and be part of the movement for second chances. Sign up today and let’s make an impact together!

#SecondChanceAdvocacy #JusticeReform #YourVoiceMatters

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Veterans Stand Down
Apr
25

Veterans Stand Down

Available Resources:

  • Medicaid Enrollments

  • Health Screenings

  • Mental Health Services

  • Employment Assistance

  • Housing / Shelter Assistance

  • Peer Support

  • Veterans’ Benefits Assistance

  • Gear Distribution

  • Haircuts

  • Training Opportunities

  • Crisis & Recovery Services

  • Lunch Provided

    *Veterans will need to present proof of Veteran Status: DD-214, Veteran ID, or VA Verified on Site.

1526 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719

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415 Advocacy Day
Apr
15

415 Advocacy Day

Often people do not pay court fines and fees because they cannot afford it. In NC advocates successfully advocated for the adoption of both a rule (Rule 28 in the General Rules of Practice for Superior and District Courts) and a form (AOC-CR-415) that creates an avenue for individuals who cannot afford to pay court fines and fees to ask the court to consider their financial hardship and waive unaffordable fees, a step towards addressing the criminalization of poverty. 415 day is intended to bring awareness to the AOC-CR-415 form in North Carolina and the importance of the ability to pay assessments in court proceedings. Advocates will file more than 415 of these motions on behalf of indigent community members across the state of North Carolina through community outreach efforts, providing assistance with completing the form, court filings, and hearing representation. The coordinators will track all filings across the four target counties (Buncombe, Guilford, Pitt, Wake) to ensure accurate data collection of impact and outcomes.

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