Week of Events
Monday, September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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September 28, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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September 28, 2026 -Crafting
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September 28, 2026 -Seeking Safety
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September 28, 2026 -Purple Ribbon
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September 28, 2026 -Yoga
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September 28, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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September 28, 2026 -Entering Another Dimension
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September 28, 2026 -PRN Pride (LGBT)
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September 28, 2026 -Approaching Hope
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September 28, 2026 -Milieu
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September 28, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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September 28, 2026 -Bus Stop Clean-up
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September 28, 2026 -Milieu Begins
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September 28, 2026 -Meditation
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September 28, 2026 -Circle
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September 28, 2026 -Come As You Are
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September 28, 2026 -Recovery Circle
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September 28, 2026 -Budget Basics
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September 28, 2026 -Gratitude Hour
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September 28, 2026 -Let’s Get Physical
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September 28, 2026 -Popcorn & Purpose
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.
Crafting
Come explore new craft projects and skills with our team. Learn hands on skills and create things you can keep and use. Crochet, beading, button making, and many more skills […]
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.
Yoga
Yoga is a gentle, mindful way to get in touch with our bodies and release long-held tension. Come join us for yoga to explore how mindful movements and breathing can […]
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.
PRN Pride (LGBT)
A time to come together and support each other, learn from each other, and grow together as individuals and as a group
Approaching Hope
Hope is more than simply wishing for something good—it is a way of seeing possibility, even when life feels difficult. In this workshop, participants will explore how hope can be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 that has been designated as a responsibility of the PRN Cafe. That’s what the official Mecklenburg County sign states. What a privilege.
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.
Recovery Circle
Recovery circles are a space to be deeply known for who we are and what we’re going through. A space to celebrate ourselves and our journeys.
Budget Basics
Budgeting and money management are important skills for our financial wellness. During this class we’ll discuss different
Gratitude Hour
Take a fun, feel-good pause to celebrate the little things! Join us for uplifting conversation, gratitude activities, laughter, and a chance to recognize the people, moments, and wins that make […]
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.
Popcorn & Purpose
This is a time for our cafe community to enjoy different recovery media like movies and podcasts to inspire hope and different ideas of how we can navigate our recovery […]
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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September 29, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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September 29, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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September 29, 2026 -Mustard Seed
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September 29, 2026 -Wellness Planning
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September 29, 2026 -Overcoming Together
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September 29, 2026 -Vibrant Visions
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September 29, 2026 -Ink and Insight
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September 29, 2026 -Game On!
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September 29, 2026 -Exploring Community Resources
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September 29, 2026 -Exploring Emotional Intelligence
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September 29, 2026 -Milieu & Let’s Eat Together
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September 29, 2026 -Game On!
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September 29, 2026 -Milieu Begins
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September 29, 2026 -Meditation
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September 29, 2026 -Circle
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September 29, 2026 -Coffee Hour
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September 29, 2026 -Sharing Your Story
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September 29, 2026 -Recovery Circle
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September 29, 2026 -Sharing Our Story
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September 29, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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September 29, 2026 -GED-i
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September 29, 2026 -Community Meal
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September 29, 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 […]
Wellness Planning
This is a space to explore the 8 Dimensions of Wellness as well as ways to plan and navigate our wellness journeys. In this class we will discuss various types […]
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 Visions 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, […]
Ink and Insight
Turn blank pages into new perspectives! Explore guided prompts, express yourself freely, and discover the power of putting pen to paper.
Exploring Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand our own feelings and recognize what others may be feeling. It helps us respond thoughtfully instead of simply reacting, leading to better relationships […]
Milieu & Let’s Eat Together
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.
Recovery Circle
Recovery circles are a space to be deeply known for who we are and what we’re going through. A space to celebrate ourselves and our journeys.
Sharing Our Story
This is a hybrid class held between Raleigh and Charlotte HUBs to celebrate the recovery stories of PRN’s community. Each week a recovery story will be shared and celebrated over […]
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.
GED-i
Come explore an info session at the Hub where a team member will share her personal journey of working toward my GED. This session will offer encouragement, basic information, and the chance for peersto ask questions and get support as they take their first steps toward earning their GED.
Community Meal
An intentional meal held for the recovery cafe members and guests. Come join us for food and gathering 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 […]
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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September 30, 2026 -CAFE CLOSED
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September 30, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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September 30, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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September 30, 2026 -Own Your Power
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September 30, 2026 -Connection & Reflection
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September 30, 2026 -Recovery 101
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September 30, 2026 -Healing from Within
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September 30, 2026 -Four Agreements
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September 30, 2026 -Robin’s Book Club
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September 30, 2026 -Hygiene and Self-Care
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September 30, 2026 -Tech Literacy
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September 30, 2026 -Milieu
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September 30, 2026 -Crafting
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September 30, 2026 -Mindful Meditation
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September 30, 2026 -Circle
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September 30, 2026 -SMART Recovery
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September 30, 2026 -Physical Movements
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.
Own Your Power
This class is a space to navigate our relationships and beliefs about ourself and bodies and a way to redefine navigating these in our life.
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.
Four Agreements
using a deck of cards based on the 4 Agreements, spend this class time discussing these principles for living a life of happiness and freedom
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.
Hygiene and Self-Care
Self-care is an important part of overall wellness and recovery. This class focuses on personal hygiene, daily wellness routines, stress management, and healthy lifestyle practices that promote confidence, independence, and well-being.
Tech Literacy
Technology is everchaning and navigating the digital landscape is an extremely important part of employment today. This is a class for people to gain or relearn these skills in our […]
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 […]
Crafting
Come explore new craft projects and skills with our team. Learn hands on skills and create things you can keep and use. Crochet, beading, button making, and many more skills […]
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.
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.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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October 1, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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October 1, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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October 1, 2026 -Book Club
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October 1, 2026 -Connection & Reflection
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October 1, 2026 -Women’s Group
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October 1, 2026 -Men’s Group
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October 1, 2026 -Art Room Activity
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October 1, 2026 -Improv
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October 1, 2026 -Grief Group
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October 1, 2026 -Men’s Group
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October 1, 2026 -Rudimentaries of Self
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October 1, 2026 -Milieu
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October 1, 2026 -Let’s Eat Together
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October 1, 2026 -Women’s Group
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October 1, 2026 -Earth, Rhythm & Soul
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October 1, 2026 -Main Character Energy: Anime Wellness
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October 1, 2026 -Circle
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October 1, 2026 -Rainbow Allstars
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October 1, 2026 -Rocks of Hope
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October 1, 2026 -Step Forward
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.
Book Club
Explore books and discuss the wisdom within in a group setting Books will explore themes of spirituality, overcoming hardship, resilience, and different recovery paths
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 […]
Men’s Group
It's important to have safe spaces with people who share our identities. These support groups provide a space for people to discuss common themes and needs in identity-safe spaces
Rudimentaries of Self
This is a space for people to explore grounding and centering themselves on a spiritual and physical level.
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 […]
Women’s Group
It's important to have safe spaces with people who share our identities. These support groups provide a space for people to discuss common themes and needs in identity-safe spaces .
Earth, Rhythm & Soul
Spend time in community learning how to make music together from seasoned musicians to beginners. Come discover the rhythm inside you!
Main Character Energy: Anime Wellness
Step into your main character era! This fun, interactive anime-inspired wellness class explores the Wellness through characters, stories, and lessons from anime. Discover your strengths, build your wellness toolkit, 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.
Rainbow Allstars
A safe, inclusive space for members of the LGBT + community and allies to come together in community and solidarity to discuss topics around their identity and community.
Rocks of Hope
A time to sit and paint rocks with messages or images of hope. It's a time to create something beautiful to share with others and add to our garden of […]
Step Forward
Discussing the wisdom found inside the 12 steps while holding space for all beliefs and spiritualities.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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October 2, 2026 -HUB CLOSED
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October 2, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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October 2, 2026 -Keep Your Power
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October 2, 2026 -Thriving with TBI
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October 2, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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October 2, 2026 -Stitching Together
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October 2, 2026 -Roots in Bloom
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October 2, 2026 -Recovery 101
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October 2, 2026 -Mystery Activity
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October 2, 2026 -The Art of Asking Why
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October 2, 2026 -Game On!
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 and complete 10-hours towards a Peer Support Specialist Certification
Thriving with TBI
Living Well After Brain Injury. A traumatic brain injury can bring unique challenges, but it doesn’t define who you are. This class offers support, encouragement, and practical tools for navigating life with TBI. We’ll discuss memory tips, stress management, self-advocacy, healthy routines, and ways to build on your strengths so you can continue moving forward […]
Stitching Together
Stitching and sewing are practical skills as well as beautiful artistic mediums to explore. Come get crafty and spend time in thoughtful, intentional creative community together.
Roots in Bloom
Discussion on how to better be in tuned with your physical,emotional, and intellectual self.Then discussing how to focus more on these in daily life. More importantly how to grow these […]
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.
The Art of Asking Why
A group for discussing and discovering personal purpose and moral direction in life by discussing philosophy and other ideas
Saturday, October 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
No events on this day.