Music Over Mind
2023-06-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This group provides participants with the creative space to play an instrument, sing, and read poetry or prose with each other. All skill levels are encouraged.
Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane**

Locations
Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312), or as a virtual option when available. Request Zoom link from Matt Ballard. In-person groups located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane will be held outdoors or in the high tunnel. When it is hot or rainy, groups will meet under the Outdoor Pavilion.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will be asked to wear masks when the group is not able to be physically distant.
*Shuttle Transportation
The shuttle is a small blue bus that picks up at the outdoor pavilion in between CVS and Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro. The shuttle departs 20 minutes before the group starts and returns 20 minutes after the group ends. When registering for groups, please note if you will need the shuttle. Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation.
Activities
Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with serious mental health conditions who are served by the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Many groups are open and run throughout the year, unless stated otherwise. Please note those with seasonal start-end dates. Sign up by contacting us at the info below, or request UNC staff/clinician send a referral to Matthew Ballard through Epic In Basket.
Contact:
Matt Ballard, MSW, Program Manager
Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
matthew_ballard@med.unc.edu
(919) 445-0665 Office | (919) 533-9397 Cell

Yoga & Breathing
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-29 11:00 - 12:00
This group focuses on using yoga to promote wellness and connect the mind and body. Sessions may include gentle stretching and twisting, breathing techniques and guided imagery. The instructor emphasizes listening to your body and feeling empowered.
Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*

Locations
Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312), or as a virtual option when available. Request Zoom link from Matt Ballard. In-person groups located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane will be held outdoors or in the high tunnel. When it is hot or rainy, groups will meet under the Outdoor Pavilion.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will be asked to wear masks when the group is not able to be physically distant.
*Shuttle Transportation
The shuttle is a small blue bus that picks up at the outdoor pavilion in between CVS and Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro. The shuttle departs 20 minutes before the group starts and returns 20 minutes after the group ends. When registering for groups, please note if you will need the shuttle. Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation.
Activities
Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with serious mental health conditions who are served by the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Many groups are open and run throughout the year, unless stated otherwise. Please note those with seasonal start-end dates. Sign up by contacting us at the info below, or request UNC staff/clinician send a referral to Matthew Ballard through Epic In Basket.
Contact:
Matt Ballard, MSW, Program Manager
Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
matthew_ballard@med.unc.edu
(919) 445-0665 Office | (919) 533-9397 Cell

Equine Therapy
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-06-29 11:00 - 12:30
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 Thursday
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Off-Site*

* Locations
Contact Matt Ballard for location details
Activities
Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with serious mental health conditions who are served by the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Many groups are open and run throughout the year, unless stated otherwise. Please note those with seasonal start-end dates. Sign up by contacting us at the info below, or request UNC staff/clinician send a referral to Matthew Ballard through Epic In Basket.
Contact:
Matt Ballard, MSW, Program Manager
Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
matthew_ballard@med.unc.edu
(919) 445-0665 Office | (919) 533-9397 Cell

Healthy Cooking & Lunch
2023-06-22 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-29 12:00 - 14:00
This group focuses on healthy and delicious cooking instruction on a limited budget and to work on increasing greater appreciation for food. We cook along with and socialize with each other. All skill levels are encouraged.
Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*

Locations
Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312), or as a virtual option when available. Request Zoom link from Matt Ballard. In-person groups located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane will be held outdoors or in the high tunnel. When it is hot or rainy, groups will meet under the Outdoor Pavilion.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will be asked to wear masks when the group is not able to be physically distant.
*Shuttle Transportation
The shuttle is a small blue bus that picks up at the outdoor pavilion in between CVS and Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro. The shuttle departs 20 minutes before the group starts and returns 20 minutes after the group ends. When registering for groups, please note if you will need the shuttle. Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation.
Activities
Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with serious mental health conditions who are served by the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Many groups are open and run throughout the year, unless stated otherwise. Please note those with seasonal start-end dates. Sign up by contacting us at the info below, or request UNC staff/clinician send a referral to Matthew Ballard through Epic In Basket.
Contact:
Matt Ballard, MSW, Program Manager
Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
matthew_ballard@med.unc.edu
(919) 445-0665 Office | (919) 533-9397 Cell

Community Volunteer Workday
2023-06-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-30 10:00 - 12:00
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 be asked to wear masks when the group is not able to be physically distant.

Brushes with Life
2023-06-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-06-30 13:00 - 14:30
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*

Locations
Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312), or as a virtual option when available. Request Zoom link from Matt Ballard. In-person groups located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane will be held outdoors or in the high tunnel. When it is hot or rainy, groups will meet under the Outdoor Pavilion.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will be asked to wear masks when the group is not able to be physically distant.
*Shuttle Transportation
The shuttle is a small blue bus that picks up at the outdoor pavilion in between CVS and Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro. The shuttle departs 20 minutes before the group starts and returns 20 minutes after the group ends. When registering for groups, please note if you will need the shuttle. Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation.
Activities
Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with serious mental health conditions who are served by the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Many groups are open and run throughout the year, unless stated otherwise. Please note those with seasonal start-end dates. Sign up by contacting us at the info below, or request UNC staff/clinician send a referral to Matthew Ballard through Epic In Basket.
Contact:
Matt Ballard, MSW, Program Manager
Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
matthew_ballard@med.unc.edu
(919) 445-0665 Office | (919) 533-9397 Cell

Creative Writing
2023-06-23 14:30 - 16:00, 2023-06-30 14:30 - 16:00
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*

Locations
Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312), or as a virtual option when available. Request Zoom link from Matt Ballard. In-person groups located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane will be held outdoors or in the high tunnel. When it is hot or rainy, groups will meet under the Outdoor Pavilion.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will be asked to wear masks when the group is not able to be physically distant.
*Shuttle Transportation
The shuttle is a small blue bus that picks up at the outdoor pavilion in between CVS and Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro. The shuttle departs 20 minutes before the group starts and returns 20 minutes after the group ends. When registering for groups, please note if you will need the shuttle. Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation.
Activities
Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with serious mental health conditions who are served by the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Many groups are open and run throughout the year, unless stated otherwise. Please note those with seasonal start-end dates. Sign up by contacting us at the info below, or request UNC staff/clinician send a referral to Matthew Ballard through Epic In Basket.
Contact:
Matt Ballard, MSW, Program Manager
Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
matthew_ballard@med.unc.edu
(919) 445-0665 Office | (919) 533-9397 Cell

Therapeutic Horticulture
2023-06-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-03 10:00 - 12:00 | UNC Farm at Penny Lane
This group provides plant-based activities in and around the garden to help lower anxiety, boost your mood and encourage physical activity and regular outdoor time.
Date: Every Monday (ongoing)
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*

Locations
Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312), or as a virtual option when available. Request Zoom link from Matt Ballard. In-person groups located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane will be held outdoors or in the high tunnel. When it is hot or rainy, groups will meet under the Outdoor Pavilion.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will be asked to wear masks when the group is not able to be physically distant.
*Shuttle Transportation
The shuttle is a small blue bus that picks up at the outdoor pavilion in between CVS and Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro. The shuttle departs 20 minutes before the group starts and returns 20 minutes after the group ends. When registering for groups, please note if you will need the shuttle. Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation.
Activities
Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with serious mental health conditions who are served by the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Many groups are open and run throughout the year, unless stated otherwise. Please note those with seasonal start-end dates. Sign up by contacting us at the info below, or request UNC staff/clinician send a referral to Matthew Ballard through Epic In Basket.
Contact:
Matt Ballard, MSW, Program Manager
Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
matthew_ballard@med.unc.edu
(919) 445-0665 Office | (919) 533-9397 Cell

Food & Mood
2023-06-26 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-07-03 13:30 - 14:30 | UNC Farm at Penny Lane
This group explores how food can influence how we feel about ourselves and others. Topics include: healthy menus & budgeting strategies, body image and the brain-gut axis. A free farm lunch is offered before the class.
Date: Every Monday (ongoing)
Time: 1:30 – 2:30pm
Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*

Locations
Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312), or as a virtual option when available. Request Zoom link from Matt Ballard. In-person groups located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane will be held outdoors or in the high tunnel. When it is hot or rainy, groups will meet under the Outdoor Pavilion.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will be asked to wear masks when the group is not able to be physically distant.
*Shuttle Transportation
The shuttle is a small blue bus that picks up at the outdoor pavilion in between CVS and Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro. The shuttle departs 20 minutes before the group starts and returns 20 minutes after the group ends. When registering for groups, please note if you will need the shuttle. Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation.
Activities
Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with serious mental health conditions who are served by the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Many groups are open and run throughout the year, unless stated otherwise. Please note those with seasonal start-end dates. Sign up by contacting us at the info below, or request UNC staff/clinician send a referral to Matthew Ballard through Epic In Basket.
Contact:
Matt Ballard, MSW, Program Manager
Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
matthew_ballard@med.unc.edu
(919) 445-0665 Office | (919) 533-9397 Cell

Emotional Resiliency Skills
2023-06-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-03 15:00 - 16:00
This group provides a way to check in weekly with other peers and focuses on supporting your recovery goals through various self-management skills and mindfulness practices.
Date: Every Monday (ongoing)
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Hybrid
Locations
Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312), or as a virtual option when available. Request Zoom link from Matt Ballard. In-person groups located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane will be held outdoors or in the high tunnel. When it is hot or rainy, groups will meet under the Outdoor Pavilion.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will be asked to wear masks when the group is not able to be physically distant.
*Shuttle Transportation
The shuttle is a small blue bus that picks up at the outdoor pavilion in between CVS and Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro. The shuttle departs 20 minutes before the group starts and returns 20 minutes after the group ends. When registering for groups, please note if you will need the shuttle. Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation.
Activities
Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with serious mental health conditions who are served by the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Many groups are open and run throughout the year, unless stated otherwise. Please note those with seasonal start-end dates. Sign up by contacting us at the info below, or request UNC staff/clinician send a referral to Matthew Ballard through Epic In Basket.
Contact:
Matt Ballard, MSW, Program Manager
Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
matthew_ballard@med.unc.edu
(919) 445-0665 Office | (919) 533-9397 Cell

Community Volunteer Workday
2023-06-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-03 15:00 - 17:00
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 Monday (ongoing)
Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm
Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane

COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will be asked to wear masks when the group is not able to be physically distant.

Brushes with Life
2023-06-27 10:30 - 12:00
This group provides visual arts activities where participants can select from a wide range of mediums to express their thoughts and emotions. All skill levels are encouraged.
Date: Every Tuesday (ongoing)
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom

Activities
Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with serious mental health conditions who are served by the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Many groups are open and run throughout the year, unless stated otherwise. Please note those with seasonal start-end dates. Sign up by contacting us at the info below, or request UNC staff/clinician send a referral to Matthew Ballard through Epic In Basket.
Contact:
Matt Ballard, MSW, Program Manager
Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
matthew_ballard@med.unc.edu
(919) 445-0665 Office | (919) 533-9397 Cell

Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
2023-06-27 13:00 - 14:30
Learn and practice self-compassion techniques that are kind to yourself, help to ground yourself and recognize feelings, with the overall goal to decrease self judgment.
Date: Every Tuesday (ongoing)
Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm
Location: Hybrid

Locations
Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312), and as a virtual option when available. Request Zoom link from Matt Ballard. In-person groups located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane will be held outdoors or in the high tunnel. When it is hot or rainy, groups will meet under the Outdoor Pavilion.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will be asked to wear masks when the group is not able to be physically distant.
*Shuttle Transportation
The shuttle is a small blue bus that picks up at the outdoor pavilion in between CVS and Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro. The shuttle departs 20 minutes before the group starts and returns 20 minutes after the group ends. When registering for groups, please note if you will need the shuttle. Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation.
Activities
Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with serious mental health conditions who are served by the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Many groups are open and run throughout the year, unless stated otherwise. Please note those with seasonal start-end dates. Sign up by contacting us at the info below, or request UNC staff/clinician send a referral to Matthew Ballard through Epic In Basket.
Contact:
Matt Ballard, MSW, Program Manager
Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
matthew_ballard@med.unc.edu
(919) 445-0665 Office | (919) 533-9397 Cell

Earth-based & Body-Centered Practices
2023-06-27 14:30 - 16:00
This group offers a variety of bodily practices that focus on our many senses to the healing connections with the rest of the natural world. Practices include forest therapy, mandala art and grounding techniques.
Date: Every Tuesday (ongoing)
Time: 2:30 – 4:00pm
Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*

Locations
Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312), or as a virtual option when available. Request Zoom link from Matt Ballard. In-person groups located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane will be held outdoors or in the high tunnel. When it is hot or rainy, groups will meet under the Outdoor Pavilion.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will be asked to wear masks when the group is not able to be physically distant.
*Shuttle Transportation
The shuttle is a small blue bus that picks up at the outdoor pavilion in between CVS and Carr Mill Mall in Carrboro. The shuttle departs 20 minutes before the group starts and returns 20 minutes after the group ends. When registering for groups, please note if you will need the shuttle. Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation.
Activities
Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with serious mental health conditions who are served by the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. Many groups are open and run throughout the year, unless stated otherwise. Please note those with seasonal start-end dates. Sign up by contacting us at the info below, or request UNC staff/clinician send a referral to Matthew Ballard through Epic In Basket.
Contact:
Matt Ballard, MSW, Program Manager
Farm at Penny Lane
263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
matthew_ballard@med.unc.edu
(919) 445-0665 Office | (919) 533-9397 Cell

VA ACT TL Cohort
2023-06-28
Trainer: Steve & Chris
Training: VA ACT TL Cohort
Contact: stephen_betuker@med.unc.edu & chris_fornier@med.unc.edu
