Harlan Serenity Foundation

06/06/2026

See you there on September 3rd!

The WNCRCC is excited to present the official flyer for the 2026 WNCRCC Recovery Rally! 🌳

Thank you to our amazing Presenting Sponsors and their representatives who volunteer on the Rally Planning Committee. Their dedication, hard work, and support help make this event possible!

For more information about the rally, or to apply as a sponsor, speaker, performer, or vendor, visit WNCRCC.org/rally.

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

May 2026 the team headed out for nature and mud!

This wasn't about the destination, it was about the journey. Our day ended with rain, we finished just before the downpour!

Jacksonville, Florida

06/03/2026

September 3,2026

06/03/2026

Nature and fresh air

05/31/2026

We're a presenting sponsor! So excited for WNCRCC event September 3, 2026!

Park Square Park, Asheville

Come out and support recovery ❤️

Rooted on Recovery, Growing in Community

05/26/2026

Yes! You will want to hear this.

Can Wilderness Therapy Be Proven Scientifically?

In this episode I sit down with Rob Meltzer — founder of the Wilderness Therapy Symposium and the new Wilderness Therapy Institute — to explore one of the biggest questions facing the field today:

Why does wilderness therapy work?

We discuss new research into metabolic psychiatry, sleep, nutrition, circadian rhythm, movement, and the biological impact of extended time in nature. We also take on difficult conversations around critics of wilderness therapy, transport practices, ethics, and whether the field has drifted too far from its roots.

This is one of the most thought-provoking conversations I’ve had in a long time about the future of wilderness therapy and outdoor mental health.

Listen now at StoriesFromTheField.com or any podcast platform!

05/19/2026

Give and garden check it out

05/18/2026

Written by Beth O.

When we have any type of experience with substance use, whether it’s being in active use ourselves or hearing about it in the news, we develop a lexicon that we may not even realize is causing harm. Willingness to rethink the language we use to discuss recovery is a key quality that makes us the most prepared to support people we love and communicate compassionately. Let’s look at a few key examples.

Recovery ≠ Abstinence

Recovery is a term that is typically viewed as a state of abstinence following a period of excessive substance use. The truth is, recovery is not that simple.

Read the rest of the blog on our site Harlanserenityfoundation.org

05/14/2026

Community matters for young people. Family, teachers, professors, mentors, and friends all play a role in shaping confidence, values, and success. Strong communities create support systems that help young people grow, thrive, and feel seen. 💙

When young people may not know how to ask for help, a caring conversation or simply checking in can make a meaningful difference.

Trust your instincts, stay aware, and never underestimate the impact of showing up for someone. 💙