November 2025: E-Newsletter

MHA E-newsletter
Written By MHA Staff
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Organization Updates

Don't forget about our upcoming workshop: GrowthMinded!

GrowthMinded pop-up classes are designed for parents and adults working with children to help teach them the tools to support the youth in their life. These tools are aimed at helping support a youth's emotional intelligence and mental wellness, while also supporting you!

Our first workshop will be Tuesday, December 16 at 5:00 PM at the Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library (104 Howie Dr., Shelby.

To register, please click here.

If you can't make it in December, don't worry! We will be hosting more workshops in 2026.

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

Broad River Market -

  • Every Monday, 4:30 pm - until out of food at Jefferson Park (801 Jefferson St.)

  • Select Wednesdays (check their socials), 4:30 pm - until out at Grover Town Hall (207 Mulberry Road)

  • 100% FREE food - fresh produce and groceries

  • Follow on Facebook and Instagram

Cleveland County Mutual Aid Pop Ups

  • Next Pop Up: December 14

  • Recurring once a month, announced via Facebook and Instagram

  • 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)

  • Thread Lightly (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)

  • Tuesday, December 2, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

  • Burns High School Cecilia Music Club Performance (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)

  • Thursday, December 4, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

  • Makers Meetup - Book Angels (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)

  • Thursday, December 4, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

  • 250 Years of Change Series: Kitchen and Homes (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)

  • Saturday, December 6, 10:30 - 11:30 am

  • Monday Night Book Club (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)

  • Monday, December 8, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

  • Teen Tuesday (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)

  • Tuesday, December 9, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

  • Crafternoon for grades K - 5 (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)

  • Wednesday, December 10, 4:00 - 5:00 pm

  • Researcher Round Table

  • Thursday, December 11, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

  • Handmade Gift Workshop (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)

  • Monday, December 15, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

  • Manga Club (Teen) (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)

  • Tuesday, December 16, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

  • Chess Club (Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library)

  • Monday, December 22, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

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.

Farmers Markets

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 changed the way they schedule trainings. To see a full list of available trainings, click here. For more information or interest in scheduling a training, please contact: CETraining@PartnersBHM.org.

 

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

Divorce Care Group

Starting Thursday, September 4 and meeting every Thursday through December 4, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Meetings will take place at Calvary Baptist Church (320 Old Boiling Springs Rd, Shelby, NC 28152).

Meetings are free, in person, and have child care available on site. To learn more click here.

NAMI Family Support Group

  • Online: Reoccurring biweekly, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

  • Access here.

Hickory Brain Injury Support Group

Postpartum Support International Support Groups

  • PSI offers 50+ FREE and virtual support groups for perinatal parents. Click here to begin your search.

EmotionsAnonymous

  • 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.

Cleveland County Community Food Resources

If you need food assistance, dial 2-1-1 or visit nc211.org for free, 24/7 help in locating food pantries, meal programs, and essential services in your area. Assistance is available in multiple languages. Find the PDF Resource Guide here: bit.ly/november-snap-benefits-pause

Boiling Springs

  • Boiling Springs Baptist Church, 307 South Main St. – Food Pantry

  • Calvary Baptist Church, 320 Old Boiling Springs Rd. – Food Pantry

Cherryville

  • Washington Outreach Ministry, 2007 Capernium Rd. – Food Pantry

Fallston

  • Fallston Baptist Church, 109 Circle Dr. – Food Pantry

  • Friendship Methodist Church, 111 Friendship Dr. – Food Pantry/Blessing Box

Kings Mountain

  • Central United Methodist Church, 113 South Piedmont Ave. – Food Pantry

  • H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center, 909 East Kings St. – Pantry/Hot Meals, must be 55+ to join.

  • Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry, 208 North Cleveland Ave. – Food Pantry

  • Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 220 North Watterson St. – Food Pantry

Kingstown

  • Paul & Marion Ramseur Foundation – Farm Grown Food/Emergency Food

Lawndale

  • First Baptist Church Lawndale, 129 Douglas St. – Food Pantry

  • U-Can, 230 East Main St. – Food Pantry/Second Harvest Food Site

Shelby

  • Broad River Community Market – Fresh Produce

  • Central United Methodist Church, 200 East Marion St. – Hot Meals

  • Changers Church, 341 Hudson St. – Food Pantry

  • Common Ground Café Seniors – SMILE Meal Program (60+)

  • Council on Aging Neal Senior Center – Meals on Wheels

  • Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 502 West Sumter St. – Food Pantry

  • Feeding Kids Cleveland County – Food Pantry/Backpack Program

  • Flint Hill Baptist Church, 2207 Flint Hill Church Road – Food Pantry

  • First Baptist Church, 120 North Lafayette St. – Hot Meals

  • Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association 1175 Wyke Rd. – Food Pantry

  • Hopper’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 415 West Graham St. – Food Pantry

  • Mount Calvary Baptist Church Community Life Center, 422 Carolina Ave. – Food Pantry/Second Harvest Food Site

  • Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 198 Pleasant Ridge Church Rd. – Food Pantry

  • Salvation Army, 305 North Lafayette St. – Emergency Food Pantry

  • Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 East Graham St. – To-Go Lunches/Pantry/Community Fridge

  • Walls Memorial Baptist Church, 2223 Elizabeth Ave. – Food Pantry

  • Zoar Baptist Church, 1740 South Lafayette St. – Food Pantry

MHA Staff

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