Week of Events
Monday, May 18, 2026
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May 18, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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May 18, 2026 -Seeking Safety
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May 18, 2026 -Purple Ribbon
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May 18, 2026 -Seeking Safety
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May 18, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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May 18, 2026 -Rainbow Warriors (LGBTQIA)
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May 18, 2026 -HUB CLOSED
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May 18, 2026 -Milieu
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May 18, 2026 -Circle
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May 18, 2026 -Come As You Are
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May 18, 2026 -Let’s Get PHYSICAL
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May 18, 2026 -Meet Me at the Movies
Morning Meditation
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.
Seeking Safety
This is a 10-week structured course that can count toward CPSS certification or recertification. It is based on support specifically for veterans who are experiencing difficulties around addiction and PTSD. We have found that some of the chapter topics are conducive to our journeys through recovery.
Purple Ribbon
A safe and supportive space for survivors and those impacted by domestic violence. The Purple Ribbon Club provides a judgment-free environment to share experiences, gain strength, and find healing among those who understand.
Seeking Safety
This is a 10-week structured course that can count toward CPSS certification or recertification. It is based on support specifically for veterans who are experiencing difficulties around addiction and PTSD. We have found that some of the chapter topics are conducive to our journeys through recovery.
Rainbow Warriors (LGBTQIA)
A time to come together and support each other, learn from each other, and grow together as individuals and as a group
Milieu
In the afternoon, we have Milieu which provides a safe, structured setting designed to support growth, safety, and positive interaction. During the Milieu we have the meditation, shout outs for exciting news and recognition of peers and staff, recovery word for the day. This is a positive way to transition to Café activities, attitudes and […]
Circle
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.
Come As You Are
A moral support group where people can expect to come into a safe space and show up just as they are, connect with like-minded people, and lean on each other for encouragement, resources, and hope.
Let’s Get PHYSICAL
Let’s Get Physical is a wellness class that helps you stay active and supports your health during your recovery. It includes simple movement, stretching, and light activites to boost both your body and mood. You will learn how staying active can reduce stress, improve how you feel, and help build routines.
Meet Me at the Movies
Using movies for mental health recovery involves watching and discussing films to explore emotions, coping skills, and personal growth. Movies can help individuals relate to characters, reflect on their own experiences, and gain new perspectives on challenges such as grief, trauma, addiction, or relationships.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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May 19, 2026 -Mustard Seed
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May 19, 2026 -Overcoming with Ashley
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May 19, 2026 -Vibrant Visions
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May 19, 2026 -Men’s Group
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May 19, 2026 -Finding Your Superhero
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May 19, 2026 -Member Leaders Consultation
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May 19, 2026 -HUB CLOSED
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May 19, 2026 -Milieu
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May 19, 2026 -Circle
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May 19, 2026 -Sharing Your Story
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May 19, 2026 -Coffee Hour
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May 19, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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May 19, 2026 -Let’s Eat Together!
Morning Meditation
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.
Mustard Seed
Come Join the Mustard seed class and expand on your Spiritual journey. Dive into the Life Recovery bible and the 12 steps as it coincides with Faith, spirituality and personal recovery. Grow with us in mind, body, and spirit through interactive worksheets and open discussions. If you have faith in the size of a Mustard […]
Overcoming with Ashley
Overcoming with Ashley is a healing centered recovery class that offers a safe space to explore life’s challenges and build resilience. Through open dialogue,reflection and peer supprot, Ashley guides participants on a journey of overcoming adversity, embracing growth, and reclaiming personal power.
Vibrant Visions
Vibrant Vision is a creative recovery class that uses art and self-expression to help participants explore their strengths, goals, and personal growth. Through hands-on activities like drawing, vision boards, and creative reflection, members build personal skills while discovering new ways to express their recovery journey. The class encourages creativity as a tool for healing, confidence, […]
Finding Your Superhero
This class helps students discover their inner superhero strengths for protecting their mental health. Learn powerful skills like resilience, emotional awareness, and positive thinking. The lessons encourage kindness, empathy, and supporting others like a true hero. Activities show that everyone has unique powers to overcome challenges and manage stress. By the end, students feel empowered, […]
Member Leaders Consultation
This is a closed weekly training session for Circle member leaders in the ongoing process of leading and supporting Café members in their Circle.
Milieu
In the afternoon, we have Milieu which provides a safe, structured setting designed to support growth, safety, and positive interaction. During the Milieu we have the meditation, shout outs for exciting news and recognition of peers and staff, recovery word for the day. This is a positive way to transition to Café activities, attitudes and […]
Circle
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.
Sharing Your Story
Come together to hear the journey that led us to recovery. Staff and peers share the hardships and miracles that lead to a transition to a new and exciting way of life. Come listen to learn what made us who we are and how we got there.
Coffee Hour
Have an espresso or latte flavored with French vanilla, caramel, chocolate and a variety of other flavored experiences. Fancy coffee is part of the Café, and you are invited to put your order in.
SMART Recovery
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.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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May 20, 2026 -Medicaid Expansion
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May 20, 2026 -Coffee and Chat
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May 20, 2026 -Recovery 101
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May 20, 2026 -Healing from Within
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May 20, 2026 -Robin’s Book Club
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May 20, 2026 -Peer Leader Council
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May 20, 2026 -Entering Another Dimension
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May 20, 2026 -HUB CLOSED
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May 20, 2026 -Milieu
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May 20, 2026 -Circle
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May 20, 2026 -Mindful Meditation
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May 20, 2026 -Expression Connection
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May 20, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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May 20, 2026 -Seize Your Power
Morning Meditation
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.
Coffee and Chat
Have an espresso or latte flavored with French vanilla, caramel, chocolate and a variety of other flavored experiences. Fancy coffee is part of the Café, and you are invited to put your order in.
Recovery 101
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.
Healing from Within
Healing From Within is a peer-led, trauma-informed wellness class designed to support individuals on their recovery journey through self-reflection, emotional awareness, and personal empowerment. This class creates a safe, supportive space where participants can explore healing practices that promote inner peace, resilience, and self-growth.
Robin’s Book Club
Join us in reading and discussing “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne. Engage in a thoughtful conversation about how this book can be applied to our daily recovery.
Peer Leader Council
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.
Entering Another Dimension
In this group, participants explore different areas of life that impact overall health and recovery. Each session focuses on one or more dimensions—emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual—while offering simple, practical tools to build balance in everyday life.
Milieu
In the afternoon, we have Milieu which provides a safe, structured setting designed to support growth, safety, and positive interaction. During the Milieu we have the meditation, shout outs for exciting news and recognition of peers and staff, recovery word for the day. This is a positive way to transition to Café activities, attitudes and […]
Circle
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.
Expression Connection
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 […]
SMART Recovery
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.
Seize Your Power
Come explore the good, bad, and ugly of our emotions. We have power and we explore ways to use our voice, our responses and our attitudes to hold on to that power. Complete this 10-hour course that counts towards Peer Support Specialist Certification.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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May 21, 2026 -Women’s Group
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May 21, 2026 -Tiny Seeds Club
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May 21, 2026 -Grief Group – Hive Room
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May 21, 2026 -Job Strategy Search
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May 21, 2026 -HUB CLOSED
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May 21, 2026 -Milieu
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May 21, 2026 -Circle
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May 21, 2026 -Watercolor Workshop
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May 21, 2026 -Coffee Hour
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May 21, 2026 -Coping Skills
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May 21, 2026 -jUStice Together
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May 21, 2026 -Coping Skills
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May 21, 2026 -Tiny Seeds Club
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May 21, 2026 -New Member Introduction
Morning Meditation
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.
Women’s Group
A time for women to come together and support each other, learn from each other, and grow together as individuals and as a group.
Grief Group – Hive Room
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 […]
Job Strategy Search
The STAR Method for Mock Interviewing provides structure for storytelling and keeps answers focused and relevant. Participants will demonstrate skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and determination. Polish your interviewing skills and get that job.
Milieu
In the afternoon, we have Milieu which provides a safe, structured setting designed to support growth, safety, and positive interaction. During the Milieu we have the meditation, shout outs for exciting news and recognition of peers and staff, recovery word for the day. This is a positive way to transition to Café activities, attitudes and […]
Circle
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.
Coffee Hour
Have an espresso or latte flavored with French vanilla, caramel, chocolate and a variety of other flavored experiences. Fancy coffee is part of the Café, and you are invited to put your order in.
Coping Skills
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.
jUStice Together
This is a 7-week structured workshop that highlights the pillars of character. Trust, personal responsibility, caring and citizenship are some of the topics that foster strong community relationships and promote individualism.
Coping Skills
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
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
New Member Introduction
This is a structured welcome and orientation to the Café community for new members and those recommitting to the program. Everyone should attend this presentation prior to taking part in the activities, groups or programing. This initial information gives a potential new member an opportunity for reflection on whether Café membership is right for them. […]
Friday, May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026 -HUB CLOSED
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May 22, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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May 22, 2026 -Keeping Your Power
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May 22, 2026 -Character Counts
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May 22, 2026 -Recovery 101
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May 22, 2026 -Inside Out Poetry
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May 22, 2026 -Bus Stop Cleanup
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May 22, 2026 -Milieu
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May 22, 2026 -Circle
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May 22, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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May 22, 2026 -Built Different
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May 22, 2026 -Exploring the 12 Steps
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May 22, 2026 -Mustard Seed
Morning Meditation
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.
Keeping Your Power
Come explore the good, bad, and ugly of our emotions. We have power and we explore ways to use our voice, our responses and our attitudes to hold on to that power. Complete this 10-hour course that counts towards Peer Support Specialist Certification.
Character Counts
This is a 7-week structured workshop that highlights the pillars of character. Trust, personal responsibility, caring and citizenship are some of the topics that foster strong community relationships and promote individualism.
Recovery 101
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
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 […]
Bus Stop Cleanup
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.
Milieu
In the afternoon, we have Milieu which provides a safe, structured setting designed to support growth, safety, and positive interaction. During the Milieu we have the meditation, shout outs for exciting news and recognition of peers and staff, recovery word for the day. This is a positive way to transition to Café activities, attitudes and […]
Circle
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.
SMART Recovery
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.
Built Different
Using movies for mental health recovery involves watching and discussing films to explore emotions, coping skills, and personal growth. Movies can help individuals relate to characters, reflect on their own experiences, and gain new perspectives on challenges such as grief, trauma, addiction, or relationships.
Exploring the 12 Steps
Walk through the 12 steps from a Trauma informed perspective. Bringing you a perspective where the 12 steps are inclusive for everyone in their own personal recovery journey. These timetested steps can orchestrate change in anyone's lives.
Mustard Seed
Come Join the Mustard seed class and expand on your Spiritual journey. Dive into the Life Recovery bible and the 12 steps as it coincides with Faith, spirituality and personal recovery. Grow with us in mind, body, and spirit through interactive worksheets and open discussions. If you have faith in the size of a Mustard […]
Saturday, May 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
No events on this day.