Yes, we are morphing into the Support Cafe, but still 'look like' Recovery Cafe. The reason is simple; funding. Our previous primary funding ended 12/31/24 and our new funding was to begin 1/1/25 with the first set of funds arriving end of January 2025.
Then the federal government froze all spending. Then unfroze, then maybe unfroze and things got log-jammed somewhere. So updating the website, new window-dressing, etc largely got put on hold.
Now, what is different? A lot. We are expanding programs to support people affected by suicide, either ideation, attempts or the loss of someone. Military veterans are being invited to their own space and time as their shared experiences are often shared trauma. Very soon we will be hosting grandparents raising grandchildren, helping them address the unique challenges of that experience.
Lastly, under the new category, we will be launching support and education programs for moms and babies this summer.
And this is in addition to those with substance use and mental health issues who we have supported from day one.
Our licensed therapist sees over two-dozen individuals each week in office, from children to seniors dealing with everything from bullying to suicide to abuse to complex psychological issues. And we don't charge anyone for that.
Thursday night is Ladies' Night, giving women an opportunity to come together and share in a space without tension or inhibitions to addressing any issue.