
Event Calendar
Upcoming Events
Community Cleanup
Community Cleanup. Meet at Sunrise Drop-In Center at 209 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC, 28805. Clean-up supplies provided! Come join us!

Virtual Reentry Support Group
Our weekly virtual support group is a safe, encouraging space for individuals navigating reentry after incarceration. Join peers, advocates, and Change Agents from across North Carolina and beyond as we share resources, offer support, and build community together.
Whether you're newly home or years into your journey, this space is for you. Come as you are—hope, healing, and connection await.
🔗 Zoom link & registration details here: TinyURL.com/ZoomReentryGroup
🧡 Free and confidential | Open to all justice-impacted individuals and allies

Free Narcan Training
Join us every first friday of the month at the DHHS building for free Narcan Training, test strips and other harm reduction supplies!
Appalachian Mountain Health 3rd Annual Health Fair
FREE ACTIVITIES, FOOD & GIVEAWAYS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
BACK-TO-SCHOOL PHYSICALS
BACKPACKS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES
POPCORN & COTTON CANDY • LUNCH
BOUNCE HOUSE & KIDS ACTIVITIES
KIDS' CLOTHING CORNER
GIVEAWAYS EVERY 15 MINUTES -
InCLUDING KIDS' BIKES AND SCOOTERS

Staying Alive: Summer Bash
Come out for a summer party hosted by Love and Respect
Community for Recovery and Wellness.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
FOOD, FUN AND FREEBIES SPRINKLERS/WATER PLAY NALOXONE ADMINISTRATION TRAINING HARM REDUCTION INFO SESSIONS

Second Chance Fest
A Summer event filled with food music, vendors, and community that celebrates the brilliance of our friends who are justice impacted and justice involved!

Backpack Giveaway!
Join us on August 16th from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Arthur B. Edington Center for a backpack giveaway! This event is hosted by John McClung Roofing! Visit 828Roof.com to learn more!

Back to School: Community Bash
Join us for a back to school event filled with free supplies, backpacks, games and more!

Back to School Festival
Join us for the Back to School Festival hosted by Men Doing Good Together! This will be a Family Fun Day with entertainments such as a car show, skating rink, school supply handout and a focus on mental health awareness. This is one you do not want to miss!

Overdose Awareness Day
Overdose Awareness Day at Carrier Park
August 31, 2025 | Asheville, NC
Join us at Carrier Park on August 31st as we come together for International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to honor the lives lost to overdose, support those in recovery, and raise awareness about the impact of substance use in our communities. This event is a space for remembrance, healing, and collective action—because every life matters, and every story deserves to be heard. Together, we can work toward a future free from stigma and prevent future loss.

WNC Recovery Rally
Join us on September 19th at Pack Square Park Downtown Asheville for the 1st annual Recovery Rally brought to us by the WNC Recovery Collaborative!

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.


Tohi Edasdi : Grand Opening
Join us for the grand opening of Tohi Edasdi: Recovery Community Center!

Summer Bash: Backpack Giveaway!
Join us on July 26th in community for the AVL-Department of Commerce’s Summer Bash from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at 50 Martin Luther King Jr Dr in Asheville, NC. There will be bounce houses, water slides, food, haircuts, games, entertainment and vendors!

Virtual Reentry Support Group
Our weekly virtual support group is a safe, encouraging space for individuals navigating reentry after incarceration. Join peers, advocates, and Change Agents from across North Carolina and beyond as we share resources, offer support, and build community together.
Whether you're newly home or years into your journey, this space is for you. Come as you are—hope, healing, and connection await.
🔗 Zoom link & registration details here: TinyURL.com/ZoomReentryGroup
🧡 Free and confidential | Open to all justice-impacted individuals and allies

6 Week Overdose AWareness Connection Practice
Join us at Carrier Park on August 31st for International Overdose Awareness Day—a day of remembrance, healing, and community action. We gather to honor those we’ve lost to overdose, uplift those in recovery, and shine a light on the realities of substance use with compassion and truth.
In the six weeks leading up to this event, we invite you to participate in a weekly Connection Practice, designed to help us ground in purpose, build relationships, and prepare our hearts for this sacred day of collective reflection. Whether you're a loved one, a survivor, a provider, or someone in recovery, these gatherings offer a space for support, shared wisdom, and intentional preparation.
Together, we stand against stigma. Together, we remember.
Because every life matters.

Virtual Reentry Support Group
Our weekly virtual support group is a safe, encouraging space for individuals navigating reentry after incarceration. Join peers, advocates, and Change Agents from across North Carolina and beyond as we share resources, offer support, and build community together.
Whether you're newly home or years into your journey, this space is for you. Come as you are—hope, healing, and connection await.
🔗 Zoom link & registration details here: TinyURL.com/ZoomReentryGroup
🧡 Free and confidential | Open to all justice-impacted individuals and allies

Va ha GVP: 2025 Rally for Recovery Wellness-It belongs to you
Join us for the 2025 Recovery Rally for wellness.

Virtual Reentry Support Group
Our weekly virtual support group is a safe, encouraging space for individuals navigating reentry after incarceration. Join peers, advocates, and Change Agents from across North Carolina and beyond as we share resources, offer support, and build community together.
Whether you're newly home or years into your journey, this space is for you. Come as you are—hope, healing, and connection await.
🔗 Zoom link & registration details here: TinyURL.com/ZoomReentryGroup
🧡 Free and confidential | Open to all justice-impacted individuals and allies
Black Men Mental Health Support Group
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.

Free Narcan Training
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month AmeriHealth Caritas in partnership with Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness hosts free narcan training at the AmeriHealth Caritas building. This is an important training for individuals in the PSS field or CHW field but also open to anyone who wants to learn how to administer life saving products like Narcan to people experiencing overdose.

Virtual Reentry Support Group
Our weekly virtual support group is a safe, encouraging space for individuals navigating reentry after incarceration. Join peers, advocates, and Change Agents from across North Carolina and beyond as we share resources, offer support, and build community together.
Whether you're newly home or years into your journey, this space is for you. Come as you are—hope, healing, and connection await.
🔗 Zoom link & registration details here: TinyURL.com/ZoomReentryGroup
🧡 Free and confidential | Open to all justice-impacted individuals and allies
Black Men Mental Health Support Group
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.

Family Fun Day with Safety First
Come join us for family fun at MLK Park June 28th from 11 am - 5 pm!

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.

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.
Black Men Mental Health Support Group
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.

Emerging Substances, Harm Reduction, and Patient-Centered Care (Copy) (Copy)
This three-part webinar series will explore emerging substances, harm reduction and subsequent medical co-morbidities seen in WNC. Topics will include xylazine and other novel potent opioids, co-occurring diseases such as HCV, wound care, and harm reduction approaches.

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

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.
Black Men Mental Health Support Group
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.

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.

Community Baby Shower
Join us for food, fun, games, prizes, and tons of community resources!
Black Men Mental Health Support Group
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.

Emerging Substances, Harm Reduction, and Patient-Centered Care (Copy)
This three-part webinar series will explore emerging substances, harm reduction and subsequent medical co-morbidities seen in WNC. Topics will include xylazine and other novel potent opioids, co-occurring diseases such as HCV, wound care, and harm reduction approaches.

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.

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

Forensic Peer Support Training
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.
Black Men Mental Health Support Group
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.

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.