Week of Events
Monday, July 13, 2026
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July 13, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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July 13, 2026 -Seeking Safety
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July 13, 2026 -Purple Ribbon
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July 13, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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July 13, 2026 -Member Leaders Consultation
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July 13, 2026 -Rainbow Warriors (LGBTQIA)
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July 13, 2026 -Mystery Activity
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July 13, 2026 -Milieu
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July 13, 2026 -Circle
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July 13, 2026 -Come As You Are
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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July 14, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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July 14, 2026 -Mustard Seed
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July 14, 2026 -Overcoming with Ashley
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July 14, 2026 -Vibrant Visions
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July 14, 2026 -Finding Your Superhero
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July 14, 2026 -Entering Another Dimension
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July 14, 2026 -Card Connection
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July 14, 2026 -Let’s Eat Together
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July 14, 2026 -Milieu
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July 14, 2026 -Circle
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July 14, 2026 -Coffee Hour
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July 14, 2026 -Sharing Your Story
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July 14, 2026 -Seize Your Power
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July 14, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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, […]
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.
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.
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.
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, July 15, 2026
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July 15, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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July 15, 2026 -Connection & Reflection
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July 15, 2026 -Recovery 101
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July 15, 2026 -Healing from Within
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July 15, 2026 -Robin’s Book Club
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July 15, 2026 -Peer Leader Council
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July 15, 2026 -Mystery Activity
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July 15, 2026 -Milieu
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July 15, 2026 -Circle
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July 15, 2026 -Mindful Meditation
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July 15, 2026 -Expression Connection
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July 15, 2026 -Seize Your Power
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July 15, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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July 16, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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July 16, 2026 -Women’s Group
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July 16, 2026 -Men’s Group
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July 16, 2026 -Improv
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July 16, 2026 -Grief Group
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July 16, 2026 -Learning Your Zodiac
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July 16, 2026 -Let’s Eat Together
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July 16, 2026 -Milieu
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July 16, 2026 -Circle
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July 16, 2026 -Coping Skills
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July 16, 2026 -RAO Testing
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July 16, 2026 -Tiny Seeds Club
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July 16, 2026 -Thriving with TBI
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.
Men’s Group
A time for men to come together and support each other, learn from each other, and grow together as individuals and as a group.
Improv
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
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 gain assistance in finding some personal skills that […]
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.
RAO Testing
RAO Community Health Services provides free, confidential testing for rapid HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis, along with urine screening for STIs. This session offers a safe, judgment-free space to learn about testing, ask questions, and take charge of your sexual health and overall wellness.
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
Friday, July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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July 17, 2026 -Keep Your Power
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July 17, 2026 -Recovery 101
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July 17, 2026 -Hope In Action
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July 17, 2026 -Bus Stop Cleanup
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July 17, 2026 -Milieu
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July 17, 2026 -Circle
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July 17, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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July 17, 2026 -Built Different
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July 17, 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.
Keep 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.
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
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.
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, July 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
No events on this day.