September is Suicide Prevention Month as well as National Recovery Month | | September is Suicide Prevention Month and National Recovery Month—a time to raise awareness, support one another, and remind our community that help is always available. We are committed to breaking the stigma around mental health and sharing resources that can save lives. Visit our website to find a list of suicide prevention and recovery resources available here in Western North Carolina. | | ASCC Wins 1st Place in Mountain Xpress Competition! | | |
We are deeply honored to share that All Souls Counseling Center has been voted 1st place for Therapist or Counseling Center in the Mountain Xpress Best of WNC — for the second year in a row!
Thank you to every person who voted for us and to the many partners, supporters, and community members who make our work possible. This recognition is a celebration of the entire WNC community’s commitment to mental health and wellness.
From all of us at All Souls Counseling, thank you for trusting us, championing our mission, and helping us provide accessible, high-quality mental health care to those who need it most.
| | ASCC Hosts 6th Community Meal in Weaverville, NC | | |
On Thursday, July 31st, All Souls Counseling Center hosted its 6th free community dinner catered by Twisted Laurel at the First Baptist Church in Weaverville - made possible thanks to generous grant funding from the Duke Energy Foundation.
ASCC therapist Shawna Ohle, LCMHC led an impactful presentation titled Resilience: Tipping the Scale Toward the Positive. She encouraged attendees to view resilience as a scale, reminding us that our daily experiences can tip the scale in a positive or negative direction.
We’re grateful to the staff at First Baptist Church for their partnership and hospitality, and to all who attended and helped make this a meaningful evening. These dinners are more than a meal, they’re an opportunity for healing, connection, and community care.
| | Laughter, Hotdogs and Mental Health Support For Asheville's Food and Beverage Workers | | |
What a day! On Saturday, August 9th our team had a blast at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ’s Big Wiener Party, an outrageously fun hot dog showdown in the heart of Asheville’s South Slope.
The event wasn’t just about laughs and loaded dogs - it was about supporting mental health in our community. Proceeds from the day benefit Bear’s Foundation’s Linked4Life initiative, which funds 6 free sessions of mental health counseling per person for individual Asheville food and beverage workers through All Souls Counseling Center.
A huge thank you to Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, Linked4Life, the Asheville Comedy Festival, and everyone who came out to eat, cheer, and make a difference. Together, we’re feeding more than appetites. We’re feeding hope.
| | The 3rd Annual Mental Health Matters: Walk/Run for Awareness is this month! | | |
Join us on Saturday, September 20 at UNC-Asheville for a family-friendly day of movement, music, and community. This non-competitive 5K walk/run also features a vibrant mental health and wellness resource fair with many local community partners.
Register by September 12th to guarantee your t-shirt size! Registration is $20, and free for ages 22 and under. Every participant receives a Mental Health Matters 5K t-shirt, and all proceeds benefit All Souls Counseling Center, supporting access to affordable, compassionate mental health care in WNC.
Create a team, bring your friends, and be part of the movement to end the stigma around mental health. Let’s walk, run, and raise awareness—together.
| | Share Your Story with All Souls Counseling Center! | | |
This year, All Souls Counseling Center will be celebrating 25 years of providing accessible mental health care in Western North Carolina. Over the years we’ve navigated moving locations, weathered a pandemic, and supported our community through events like Hurricane Helene—all while staying committed to our mission of healing and hope.
As part of this milestone, we welcome stories from community members and partners, as well as past and present volunteers, therapists, and staff. Your story can be a short reflection, a memory, or an experience that made a difference. We may share a few special stories in our anniversary events, newsletters, social media channels, and on our website. If you choose to share a personal experience, please remember that your submission is voluntary and may be shared publicly. We encourage you to share only what you are comfortable having others know.
Please share your story here and forward this link to others who might like to contribute. Thank you for being part of 25 years of resilience, community, and care!
| | ASCC in the News and on the Air! | | |
Stay connected with All Souls Counseling Center! Our monthly podcast, Soul Sessions, drops a new episode on the 15th of every month where we share insights, tools, and conversations around mental health and wellness.
We’re also honored to be featured in A Look at Asheville. The article highlights how ASCC is working to restore hope and mend souls across Western North Carolina. You can read it here.
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grat·i·tude (noun) /ˈɡradəˌto͞od/ the quality of being thankful.
Generous gifts of all sizes from individuals, organizations, and foundations make the mental health and hope-giving work by the team at All Souls possible. This month we give a special shout out to organizations and individuals who help us help our neighbors in need in WNC.
The Harrah's Cherokee Casino held an internal fundraiser to benefit All Souls and to support making therapy sessions affordable for others. Initiated and led by the casino’s Operations Team, colleagues at this WNC destination and resort raised $1,230 through a payroll deduction drive in May (Mental Health Awareness Month) in memory of one of their co-workers. We are so grateful to the Cherokee Casino employees who participated. Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for your compassion and contributions!
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All Souls Counseling Center (ASCC) | 828-259-3369 | allsoulscounseling.org
ASCC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN: 56-2200862).
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