June 2025: E-Newsletter
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June was PTSD Awareness Month. To honor it, we put together a blog post detailing information about trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, and coping skills. If you'd like to read more from our blog, click here.
In June, we also developed new community connections that have allowed us to offer art activities to Kings Mountain Behavioral Health. We hope to be able to offer more programming to other community organizations and agencies that best suit their needs. If you'd like to learn about the ways we can offer programming to your agency, contact us at 704-481-8637 or emailing ttolbert@clevelandcountymha.org or egrimsley@clevelandcountymha.org.
Alongside of our usual programming in July, we will also be co-hosting an event at the Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library called "Sounds of Art." This event will explore the connection between emotions and music, using art as the medium by which you express the emotion. Join us at 5:30 pm at the Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library to participate.
See you in July!
Perinatal Mental Health
Each month, we've made it a goal to research on and share information about a specific topic in mental health. In July, we are focusing on perinatal mental health.
Earlier this year, we put out a survey to hear from our community about what resource and education gaps exist in our community. Perinatal mental health came up a few times in the responses. Throughout July we will be sharing information and resources about this topic.
In the meantime, check out this list of resources we've compiled:
Maternal Health at the Cleveland County Health Department
Website | (980) 484-5153
Open M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sliding scale based on income; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance
WIC
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Website | (833) 852-6262 (call or text)
Available 24/7
Free mental health hotline
Postpartum Support International
Website | Hotline: Call 1-800-944-4773 (Press 1 for Spanish and 2 for English) | Text "Help" to 800-944-4773 for English |Text en Español: 971-203-7773
Peer mentor program pairing moms and dads in need of support with trained volunteer who has experienced and recovered from a maternal mental health disorder
Specialized resources
Maternal Mental Health - Support for Parents and Families
Information and resources for families and caregivers
Upcoming Events Hosted by MHA
This list contains all events that are led by or in collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Cleveland County. You can also find these listed on our calendar.
Happening Locally
Here are some things you can do locally to help get you connected to activities that can support your mental health. All activities are free (F) or low-cost (LC). If you know of any things to do in Cleveland County and think we should include it in our monthly newsletter, send an to egrimsley@clevelandcountymha.org.
Events in Shelby
Every Monday, 4:30 pm - until out of food at Jefferson Park (801 Jefferson St.)
Every Wednesday, 4:30 pm - until out of food in Polkville (2487 W Stage Coach Trail)
100% FREE food - fresh produce and groceries
Cleveland County Mutual Aid Pop Ups
Next Pop Up:
July 20, 1 - 4 PM at 212 W Warren St., Shelby, NC
100% FREE items - toiletries, books, clothes, OTC medications, etc.
Facebook group open to helping people connect with resources and help
Cleveland County Libraries (various locations) (F)
Schiele Museum Presents: Hidden Worlds of Color (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)
Tuesday, July 22, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Pour Art (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)
Preteens: Thursday, July 24, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Teens: Thursday, July 24, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Color Your World: Paint a Landscape (registration required) (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)
Thursday, July 24, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Chess Club (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)
Monday, July 28, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Color Your Yard (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)
Monday, July 28, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Mad Science Presents: Sounds Like Science (Family) (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)
Tuesday, July 29, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Fiddle Dee Dee (School Age) (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)
Thursday, July 31, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Sweet and Tasty (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)
Preteens: Thursday, July 31, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Teens: Thursday, July 31, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Take and Make (Eugenia H. Young and Spangler Branch)
Pick up - June 30 - July 5
Hilltop Book Club (Adult) (Spangler Branch)
Tuesday, July 8, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Color Bingo (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)
Thursday, July 10, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Learn & Grow Garden Group (Adult) (Spangler Branch)
Saturday, July 12, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday Night Book Club (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)
Monday, July 14, 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Manga Club (Teen) (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)
Tuesday, July 15, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Schiele Museum Presents: Gemstone Mining (Spangler Branch)
Thursday, July 17, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Ping Pong Ball Lanterns (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)
Preteens: Thursday, July 17, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Teens: Thursday, July 17, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Sit & Stitch (15+ Spangler Branch)
Monday, July 21, 10:00 - 11:00 am
There are more activities and Bookmobile locations not listed here. To see more, visit the CCLS calendar here.
Neal Senior Center (100 TR Harris Dr. Shelby, NC).
The Neal Senior Center releases a calendar of activities each month. Visit their website for the most up to date events.
The Foothills Farmers Market (multiple locations).
The Foothills Farmers Market has multiple locations (in Shelby & Kings Mountain). There is no cost to get into the market, however, the items at the market are sold by individual vendors.
Expanding Your Toolkit: Support Groups and Trainings
Trainings by Partners
At the time of writing this newsletter, Partners has not updated their training calendar for April. To check back later, click here.
Support Groups
MHA’s Depression and Anxiety Support Group
Every Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
205 S Washington St. (Upstairs Conference Room), Shelby, NC - please note: building does not have an elevator.
Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland Brain Injury Support Group
Third Tuesday of each month, 6-7 pm
ComServe, 1541 Delta Drive, Gastonia, NC 28052;
Contact: Patricia Haithcox at phaithcox@comserve.org, 704-736-5307 or Shanda Daniels at 704-772-4291
Online: Reoccurring biweekly, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
Access here.
Hickory Brain Injury Support Group
Last Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30 PM
First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC
Contact: travis@crossroadscounseling.org, 828-781-0778
Postpartum Support International Support Groups
PSI offers 50+ FREE and virtual support groups for perinatal parents. Click here to begin your search.
12-step style program for emotional health struggles
Visit site to find virtual meetings
Know of an existing support group or want assistance starting one? Contact us by emailing egrimsey@clevelandcountymha.org to get added to this list or develop one.
