GreenTree Peer Center

10/15/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Sunrise Peer Support Conference in beautiful Asheville! ⛰️

Before heading home, the GreenTree team had to test out the photo booth props... safe to say we won't be dropping a bluegrass album anytime soon, but we DID bring back a lot of wisdom, community connection, and inspiration! 🎶

Thank you to Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness for putting on such an empowering event. We’re excited to put everything we learned into action!

10/15/2026

On Global Peer Support Celebration Day, we honor the quiet (and sometimes loud) power of peer support.

At GreenTree, we know that recovery and wellness aren't linear. Having someone in your corner who truly understands because they've walked a similar path bridges the gap between feeling stuck and finding hope.

To everyone who listens without judgment, shares their story to light the way for others, and holds space for our community — thank you. You make GreenTree a sanctuary of hope and healing.

If you or someone you know needs a safe space to connect, our doors are always open.

🌱 How has a peer made an impact in your life? Let us know in the comments!

10/01/2026

Check out the GreenTree Peer Wellness Center's October calendar. **Please note that our hours have changes just a little bit. Starting Monday October 5th, we will open at 11am every Monday, and regular 10am Tuesday-Friday. This will give the team the opportunity to make sure we are well prepared to welcome community for the week.

10/01/2026

View Job Descriptions on the peer support website under the jobs tab, and Forsyth County. https://pss.unc.edu/jobs

09/30/2026

When someone experiences an acute mental health or substance use crisis, the traditional default is often an overcrowded emergency department.

At GreenTrees, we know there is a better way.
Through The Refuge, our overnight acute crisis support program, we provide a trauma-informed, peer-run space that serves as both a diversion point from hospital emergency rooms and a compassionate bridge into long-term community care.

When individuals are supported by peers—people who truly understand lived experience—the impact goes far beyond immediate stabilization.

Here is what peer-led acute crisis support accomplished in FY 25-26:
💚 114 unduplicated individuals served through overnight crisis care
🏥 89 emergency room visits diverted (65 at Forsyth, 24 at Baptist)
🏠 122 people linked (or relinked) to housing (69 permanent, 53 temporary/transitional)
📑 86 individuals supported with essential housing documentation
🤝 155 connections (or re-connections) made to our Peer Wellness Center (with 86 attending post-visit)
🧠 82 people connected to outpatient mental health and substance use services
💬 134 guests reported emotional regulation after their stay
❤️ 115 individuals reconnected to healthcare providers, family, or natural support networks

Peer-run organizations prove that care rooted in empathy, dignity, and shared understanding doesn't just work, it transforms lives and relieves strain on our local healthcare systems.

Thank you to our referral partners and to every member of our team making human connection the foundation of crisis care.

Www.greentreepeersuppport.org

09/25/2026

Still time to register!

Find out more info here: https://sunriseinasheville.org/2026-peer-support-conference/

09/24/2026

"Recovery Community Centers (RCCs) are a key part of North Carolina’s recovery‑focused peer support system. They’re community spaces where people can connect with peers, take part in recovery‑focused activities, and get support from people with lived experience. Not everyone knows what an RCC is, and Recovery Month is the perfect time to highlight the important role they play across our state."

Find out more information and locations of RCC's across NC at the link below. NCDHHS Special Edition Hot Topics: Strengthening Recovery in NC, Your Voice Matters at Our Recovery Community Centers.

Email from DMH/DD/SUS Your Voice Matters at Our Recovery Community Centers   Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW Assistant Secretary, DMH/DD/SUS Special Edition Hot Topics Strengthening Recovery in NC Your Voic

09/23/2026

Self care is such an important part of personal wellness and recovery. Take care of yourself by attending a GT group!

Groups today:
Seeking Safety at noon
Health checks at 1
Dollar Tree Meals at 1:30
Creative Stillness at 3

Please be aware that GreenTree will close today at 4pm.

09/21/2026

Mental Health Community Engagement event on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the Paisley IB Magnet School Auditorium, 1394 Thurmond St.

September is National Su***de Prevention Month, and this community conversation will focus on changing the narrative, reducing stigma, spreading hope, and raising awareness about su***de prevention and the connection between mental health, opioid use, and other substance use.

One of the most meaningful parts of the evening will be hearing directly from our young people. A panel of high school students from across our district will lead the conversation, sharing their perspectives and helping us better understand how mental health, su***de, and substance use are impacting youth in our community. The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session, providing an opportunity for community members to listen, learn, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

09/19/2026

We’re excited to be at Mend the Hill with Recovery Revolution!