Week of Events
Monday, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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October 5, 2026 -Working Smart
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October 5, 2026 -Seeking Safety
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October 5, 2026 -Purple Ribbon
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October 5, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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October 5, 2026 -Entering Another Dimension
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October 5, 2026 -Milieu
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October 5, 2026 -Bus Stop Clean-Up
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October 5, 2026 -Circle
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October 5, 2026 -Come As You Are
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October 5, 2026 -CCP Testing
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October 5, 2026 -Mystery Activity
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.
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 […]
Bus Stop Clean-Up
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 […]
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 […]
CCP Testing
Carolinas CARE Partnership Class Description Learn about free health testing offered by Carolinas CARE Partnership in Charlotte, including HIV, Hepatitis C, and STI screenings, along with wraparound support services such […]
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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October 6, 2026 -Working Smart
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October 6, 2026 -Mustard Seed
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October 6, 2026 -Overcoming Together
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October 6, 2026 -Vibrant Visions
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October 6, 2026 -Inside Out Poetry
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October 6, 2026 -Game On!
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October 6, 2026 -Milieu & Let’s Eat Together
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October 6, 2026 -Circle
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October 6, 2026 -Coffee Hour
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October 6, 2026 -Sharing Your Story
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October 6, 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 […]
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 […]
Overcoming Together
Overcoming Together 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, […]
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 […]
Milieu & Let’s Eat Together
Carolinas CARE Partnership Class Description Learn about free health testing offered by Carolinas CARE Partnership in Charlotte, including HIV, Hepatitis C, and STI screenings, along with wraparound support services such as care coordination, prevention education, and connections to housing and wellness resources. Join us to get tested, ask questions, and access comprehensive, affirming care. During […]
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, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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October 7, 2026 -Working Smart
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October 7, 2026 -Connection & Reflection
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October 7, 2026 -Recovery 101
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October 7, 2026 -Healing From Within
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October 7, 2026 -Robin’s Book Club
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October 7, 2026 -Peer Leader Council
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October 7, 2026 -Intro to Harm Reduction
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October 7, 2026 -Milieu
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October 7, 2026 -Circle
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October 7, 2026 -Mindful Meditation
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October 7, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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October 7, 2026 -How to Keep Our Keys
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.
Connection & Reflection
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 […]
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.
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.
Mindful 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.
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, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 -Working Smart
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October 8, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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October 8, 2026 -Connection & Reflection
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October 8, 2026 -Women’s Group
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October 8, 2026 -Men’s Group
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October 8, 2026 -Improv
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October 8, 2026 -Grief Group
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October 8, 2026 -Milieu
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October 8, 2026 -Let’s Eat Together
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October 8, 2026 -Circle
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October 8, 2026 -CCP Testing
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October 8, 2026 -Love the Hub
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.
Connection & Reflection
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 […]
Women’s Group
A time for women to come together and support each other through their recovery journeys.
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 possible 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.
CCP Testing
Carolinas CARE Partnership Class Description Learn about free health testing offered by Carolinas CARE Partnership in Charlotte, including HIV, Hepatitis C, and STI screenings, along with wraparound support services such as care coordination, prevention education, and connections to housing and wellness resources. Join us to get tested, ask questions, and access comprehensive, affirming care.
Love the Hub
Help us love our hub by cleaning and organizing and making sure our space is welcoming and comfortable for all our peers and community.
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 -Working Smart
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October 9, 2026 -Keep Your Power
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October 9, 2026 -Art Journaling
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October 9, 2026 -Recovery 101
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October 9, 2026 -Milieu
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October 9, 2026 -John King’s Retirement Celebration
Keep Your Power
Come explore the good, bad, and ugly of our emotions and complete 10-hours towards a 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.
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 […]
Saturday, October 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
No events on this day.