Creating Community through Connection and Culture
Our Mission
The RCC embodies the principle of Ujima collective work and responsibility, by fostering community resilience through peer support, cultural connection, and trauma-informed care. The center’s mission is to build and maintain the community together, addressing shared challenges with collective solutions.
What We Offer
Peer Support & Navigation
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1-on-1 and group support from certified peer specialists
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Help with housing, employment, and healthcare access
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Recovery planning, crisis support, and MAT referrals
Mental Health & Wellness
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Trauma-informed individual and group counseling
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Grief and trauma support groups
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Wellness activities: yoga, art therapy, and mindfulness
Harm Reduction & Crisis Response
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Naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and safety kits
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Overdose prevention education
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Mobile crisis support and access to MAT
Stop by our UJIMA Trauma Care Recovery Center’s Peer Living Room at
441 N. Louisiana Ave, Suite I in Asheville
A safe, relaxing space to unwind, enjoy a snack, use our free computers, and connect with caring peer support specialists. Walk-ins are always welcome!