This group focuses on learning seasonal gardening skills in a supportive environment and to give back by helping grow food for people impacted by mental illness. No green thumb is required, only an interest and regular commitment to learning basic gardening skills. Date: Every Thursday Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny … Read more
Join an online support group for engaging ideas, expanding emotional and spiritual growth, and become aware of the many dimensions of healing through inner exploration. Date: Every Thursday Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm Location: Virtual Please let us know if you’d like to try out or sign up for a group. Some groups have a waitlist. … Read more
We meet as a community to tend the farm. Volunteers assist with planting, watering, weeding, mulching, harvesting and special projects. Sign up at http://signup.com/go/LoRwSa.. Date: Every Friday (ongoing) Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane COVID-19 Safety Precautions Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will … Read more
This group promotes healing and well-being through human-dog interaction. We teach skills, habits and methods of communication that all species can carry with them. Participants don’t need to be dog-owners to participate. Date: Fridays* Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane A shuttle is available from Carr Mill STEP but please reach … Read more
This group provides visual and expressive arts activities where participants can select from a wide range of mediums to express their thoughts and feelings. All skill levels are encouraged. Date: Every Friday Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane A shuttle is available from Carr Mill STEP but please reach out to … Read more
This group aims to deepen personal vocabularies of presence, observation, and joy to become both more comfortable and more intentional in the ways we communicate with ourselves and others in the process of recovery. Date: Every Friday Time: 2:30 – 4:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane A shuttle is available from Carr Mill STEP … Read more
This group provides weekly plant-based activities in and around the garden to help lower anxiety, boost your mood and encourage physical activity and regular outdoor time. Participants often go home with produce for the week. No green thumb is required! Date: Every Monday Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane* A shuttle … Read more
This group provides a way to check in weekly with others and focuses on supporting each other through symptom management skills and recovery strategies. Time is also offered each week for brief group processing or problem-solving. Date: Every Monday Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Virtual Please let us know if you’d like to try out … Read more
We meet as a community to tend the farm. The focus is on garden projects with all community members invited. Volunteers assist with planting, watering, weeding, mulching, harvesting and special projects. Date: Every Monday Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane Sign up at http://signup.com/go/LoRwSa For questions please contact Matt Ballard, Farm … Read more
Disclosure: September 12, 2023 from 9:30am-1:00pm Trainers: Penny Liles Contact: penny_liles@med.unc.edu
This group provides visual and expressive arts activities where participants can select from a wide range of mediums to express their thoughts and feelings. All skill levels are encouraged. All skill levels are encouraged. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm Location: Virtual Please let us know if you’d like to try out or sign … Read more
Learn healthy connection and communication from horses, the ultimate teachers. They have a unique ability to physiologically reduce symptoms, foster honesty and increase overall resilience. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Location: Off-Site in Chapel Hill (Contact Matt Ballard for location details) Please let us know if you’d like to try out or sign … Read more
