Peer Leader Council
2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Promise Resource Network, 1401 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204, United States
The Peer Leader Council is a supportive leadership space for
committed individuals who want to contribute to the safe,
consistent, and respectful nature of the recovery hub. This
council is grounded in trauma informed values and
empowerment.

HUB Closed
2026-06-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-26 08:00 - 10:00

Milieu
2026-06-24 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-26 13:00 - 13:30

CIRCLE
2026-06-24 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-06-25 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-06-26 13:30 - 14:00
These Circles are at the core of the Recovery Café. Those who
may not have ever been known can find opportunities to listen
and be heard. These weekly groups can create familiarity with
other Circle members and can allow for trust and love to be
experienced again, or for the first time.

Mindful Meditation
2026-06-24 13:30 - 14:30
Begin the day intentionally with a few minutes of
mindful breathing and silence.

Expression Connection
2026-06-24 13:30 - 14:30
The goal of this class is to create the foundation for a safe, healing,
and supportive atmosphere where peers can be vulnerable and feel
comfortable sharing, creating, connecting, and expressing
themselves through different modes of self- expression in every
class (creative writing, art therapy, open mic, movement, etc.) The
objective of this class is to encourage open discussions, promote
self-exploration, and to foster growth- so that peers can further their
self-awareness and gain deeper insights into their emotional
landscape with each Expression Connection class.

Seize Your Power
2026-06-24 14:30 - 15:30
Come explore the good, bad, and ugly of our emotions and
complete 10-hours towards a Peer Support Specialist Certification

SMART Recovery
2026-06-24 14:30 - 15:30
Unlearn and overcome unwanted behaviors and
mindsets with SMART Recovery. SMART Recovery is
an evidence-informed approach to overcoming
unwanted thoughts, urges, and behaviors and
leading a balanced life. SMART is stigma-free and
emphasizes self-empowerment.

Morning Meditation
2026-06-25 08:45 - 09:00
Start your day with intention and calm. Our 15-minute Morning
Meditation session offers a peaceful space to center yourself,
reduce stress, and cultivate mindfulness. Led by Staff and
Peers, we set the tone for the Hub, together.

Working Smart
2026-06-25 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-26 09:00 - 14:00

Women's Group
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00
A time for women to come together and support each other
through their recovery journeys.

Men's Group
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:00
A time for men to come together and support each other
through their recovery journeys.

Improv
2026-06-25 11:00 - 12:00
Improv class teaches participants how to create scenes,
dialogue, and characters spontaneously without a script.
The class focuses on creativity, quick thinking, listening
skills, and collaboration through games, role-playing, and
group exercises.

Grief Group - Hive Room
2026-06-25 11:00 - 12:00
To provide a safe, supportive space for individuals experiencing
grief, while honoring the impact of trauma, loss, and nervous
system responses. The group focuses on regulation, meaning
making and connection. Grief from loss is a common experience in
recovery. Come learn how we are not alone and possible
assistance in finding some personal skills that can potentially help
us walk through the transition.

Job Readiness Approach
2026-06-25 11:00 - 12:00

Coping Skills
2026-06-25 13:30 - 14:30
You got ‘em, let’s use ‘em. This class identifies ways to calmly respond
to day-to-day hardships with grace and ease. Learning to cope with
difficulties is a crucial part of recovery. Let’s explore what we use now
and other potential skills.

Tiny Seeds Club
2026-06-25 14:30 - 15:30
Tiny Seeds Club is about growing relationships while planting seeds.
We will learn how to make and design gardens within PRN. Come
and enjoy the journey of learning and growing together

Let's Eat Together
2026-06-25 14:30 - 15:30
An intentional meal held for the recovery cafe
members and guests. Come join us for food and
gathering together.

Keeping Your Power
2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:00

Recovery 101
2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:00
Your journey, your recovery, your growth. Recovery 101 is a
foundational group designed to explore the essentials of healing
from substance use and mental health challenges.

Inside Out Poetry
2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:00
Peer-led class grounded in lived experience and mutuality,
where we focus on bringing what is on the inside… out. This
means creating a safe, supportive space where individuals can
take the thoughts, emotions, and experiences they carry within
and express them through honest, creative writing. Through
poetry, reflection, and shared connection, participants are
encouraged to be real, speak their truth, and explore their voice
without judgment or pressure. This space honors authenticity,
recognizes the power of lived experience, and allows individuals
to process, connect, and grow by turning what is felt internally
into something that can be seen, heard, and shared.

Hope In Action
2026-06-26 11:00 - 12:00

Bus Stop Clean-up
2026-06-26 12:00 - 13:00
One of the guiding principles of The Recovery Café is service
through giving back to our communities. Members have
taken the opportunity to maintain a healthy and clean bus
stop that has been designated as a responsibility of the PRN
Cafe. That’s what the official Mecklenburg County sign
states. What a privilege.
