ReCAST
Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) is a grant-funded program through Mecklenburg County Public Health, running from December 2022 to December 2026. The program, which is currently in Cycle II, is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Mission: To support community resilience by fostering evidence-based trauma-informed practices such as educational opportunities for the community, improving access to high-quality mental health services, and supporting efforts to curb community violence.
Vision: To create a safer and more supportive environment for youth and families in Mecklenburg County.
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Building Resilience
The program builds resiliency by acknowledging the importance of understanding an individual’s life experience when delivering effective services in clinical and non-clinical settings.
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Access to Quality Mental Health Care
The program is expanding the number of mental health clinicians who are trained in trauma-informed therapy practices while also supporting mental health clinicians who support the most vulnerable youth and families in the community.
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Violence Prevention
The program partners with the County's Office of Violence Prevention by providing mental health support to those affected by gun violence. View the community violence strategic plan.
This Is My Brave: Oct. 19 and 20
This Is My Brave is coming to our community! It brings our community together for 3 shows across 2 amazing days filled with stories of resilience and hope.
This Is My Brave is a national non-profit helping communities create shows that bring awareness to mental health, substance use, and the hope of recovery. Individuals with lived experience share their stories of hope on stage through artistic expression such as monologue, spoken word poetry, original music, dance, and other creative methods.
Show Date and Times
- Oct. 19
- Noon - 2:30 p.m.: Youth/Young Adult Show and resource fair
- 6 - 8:30 p.m.: Healing from Community Violence Show and Resource Fair
- Oct 20
- 3 - 5:30 p.m.: Mental Health and Substance Use Show
Calendar of Events
*To request any of these training opportunities for your organization or community, email [email protected].
The Way Forward Advisory Group
Provides expertise and guidance through meaningful discourse and community collaboration.
Subcommittees include:
- Community Engagement and Partnerships
- Support for Youth and Families
- Economic Opportunity
- Intergovernmental Collaboration
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