CooperRiis at Asheville

04/10/2026

There’s something powerful about gathering with others who are leading and thinking deeply about the future of mental health care.

Our fearless leader, Eric Levine, and founding Visionary, Lisbeth Riis Cooper, attended the annual ARTA Leaders Conference these past few days, connecting with peers from across the country who are committed to strengthening residential treatment. Being part of the ARTA community is a gift, and we’re excited to carry that inspiration forward.
To learn more about ARTA please visit www.artausa.org

03/19/2026

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Strong families grow through understanding, communication, and care 💛.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Joshua Coleman, Ph.D., to facilitate next week's Family Education Session.
Dr. Coleman is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist, author, and speaker whose work has shaped how families understand and navigate adult parent-child relationships.
Best known for his expertise in estrangement, communication, and family dynamics, he brings decades of clinical experience, research, and lived insights to conversations that are both compassionate and practical. His work has been featured on Oprah, Sesame Street, The Today Show, and more. It is truly a privilege to have Dr. Coleman lead this upcoming session.
This interactive conversation is exclusively for our current alum families and will explore the evolving relationships between parents and adult children, focusing on connection, healthy boundaries, and personal growth in behavioral health.
www.drjoshuacoleman.com

Wednesday, March 25th at 5 PM EST over Zoom.
Please reach out to family.ed@cooperriis.org for details.

03/11/2026

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03/10/2026

Receiving a new mental health diagnosis can feel scary, but people living with schizophrenia build meaningful, connected lives every day.

The right treatment, supportive relationships, and strong community can make a powerful difference in helping people stay stable and move forward with purpose. Recovery may look different for everyone, but hope and possibility are always part of the path 🌻

Read more in our blog:

https://www.cooperriis.org/blog/living-with-schizophrenia/

There is no cure for schizophrenia, but a few key treatments can ensure health + stability. Learn the roles of family, community & acceptance.

03/03/2026

Building something beautiful, together 💪

Our Asheville Community Program team are working together with our residents to build new garden beds!

Looking forward to spring 🌱
CooperRiisatAsheville

02/24/2026

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about our clinically intensive, in-network program CooperRiis at Asheville with The Melanie Show at Mix 96.5

Forever grateful for the chance to speak more deeply about the heart and structure behind our work.

Listen below:

Podcasts CooperRiis – 2/15/2026 Posted on February 16, 2026 by mwilkinson Eric A. Levine, Ed.D President & CEO Jessica Mills Marketing & Outreach Director CooperRiis (pronounced Cooper-Reese) is a non-profit residential healing community for adults with mental health challenges. Since its launch i...

01/19/2026

“Be a bush if you can’t be a tree. If you can’t be a highway, be a trail. If you can’t be a sun, be a star. For it isn’t by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are.”
Dr. Martin Luther King.

Please take some time today to remember the importance of Dr. King's words. It seems more important than ever.

01/02/2026

Good morning and Happy New Year!

“Pat Dockendorf is marking her 20th year at CooperRiis this year. For those unfamiliar with Pat, she is 98 years old and will soon turn 99! She frequently calls alums and enjoys hearing inspiring stories from their post-CooperRiis journeys. Her secret to a long life is staying active and living with purpose and intention. Pat truly embodies the spirit of CooperRiis, and I am grateful to know her and appreciate all that she has contributed and continues to contribute. Hopefully, we can all be so lucky.

Below, she is pictured with our fantastic Admissions Team at a recent event at the Farm. From left to right: Pat, Sharon, Amanda, Emily, and Jennifer—a dedicated and hardworking group.”

Respectfully yours
Eric Levine

12/30/2025

Make Your Year-End Gift Today!
“CooperRiis gave me my life back. When I arrived at CooperRiis, I was emotionally broken, mentally unwell, and perpetually jobless. The care I received through therapy, community, and holistic healing transformed my life. Today, I’m thriving in my career, emotionally stable, and in full remission.”
Your support makes stories like this possible. Thank you to everyone who has already given. We’re so grateful for you!
https://www.cooperriis.org/donations/donate/
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12/24/2025

Happy Holidays ,✨
As we near the end of the year, we sincerely thank you for your trust, care, and support that have fueled our mental health recovery efforts throughout 2025. Every connection reminds us that healing happens through relationships; our work is a collective journey.

Thank you for walking with us with kindness and care.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a prosperous, healing 2026, full of warmth and new possibilities.

With heartfelt gratitude,
The CooperRiis Community