Black Mountain Counseling Center

12/31/2024

As we close this year, we honor the resilience of our community in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The storm brought challenges but also revealed our strength and unity. This season may bring a mix of emotions—grief, gratitude, and hope. All are valid. Healing takes time, and as we enter a new year, we encourage you to prioritize your well-being. Together, we can rebuild not just homes but hearts. Let this new chapter remind us that growth can emerge from adversity.
We invite you to read and engage with a reflection on grief written by BMCC counselor Melissa Raines, LMHCA. We know that everyone in our community, both near and far, has been affected by Hurricane Helene and we hope this reflection can be our gift to you. We are holding space for you, your family, your neighbors, and your friends to grieve in this moment. As Melissa shares, there is beauty and wisdom in collectively sharing grief and we take solace in knowing that the communities we serve and call home are unafraid to support the mental health of their neighbors.

A reflection on grief experienced by WNC survivors of Hurricane Helene by Black Mountain Counseling Center counselor Melissa Raines

12/25/2024

Bruno the office dog wants to wish everyone a Happy Holidays from all of us at Black Mountain Counseling Center!⭐️
As we celebrate this season of warmth and connection, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible community. Your support has made a difference in the lives of so many this year, helping us provide compassionate care and mental health services to those in need.
We couldn’t do this work without you—thank you for believing in our mission and standing with us. 💚
Wishing you peace, joy, and connection this holiday season and beyond.

12/18/2024

When Hurricane Helene swept through our community, it left more than physical damage in its wake. It left deep emotional wounds. Families were uprooted, homes were lost, and lives were forever changed.
In the aftermath, we heard story after story: parents struggling to help their children feel safe, neighbors mourning the loss of loved ones, and individuals trying to rebuild their sense of stability. The need for healing is immense.
Thanks to the generosity of our grantors, we now have the resources to respond. With their support, we have the opportunity to build programs for community outreach, support groups, and continue individual counseling.
Your belief in our mission empowers us to stand with those navigating grief and trauma, helping them find light in the darkness. From all of us—and from the many lives you are helping to rebuild—thank you. 💚

12/13/2024

The holiday season can be a time of joy and connection, but it can also bring a mix of emotions—stress, grief, and even overwhelm. For many, the pressure to make everything perfect or the weight of past memories can feel heavy. This year, we find that celebrating the holidays might be quite different in WNC.
If you’re finding this time of year challenging, remember: it’s okay to take a step back. You don’t have to say yes to every invitation or meet every expectation. Sometimes, the greatest gift you can give yourself is the space to breathe, reflect, and simply be.
At Black Mountain Counseling Center, we know that the holidays can stir up complicated feelings. Whether it’s navigating loss, managing family dynamics, or coping with seasonal stress, you’re not alone. This season, we encourage you to prioritize your well-being—find moments of calm, lean into what brings you comfort, and allow yourself to feel whatever comes up.

We invite you to read this article "Supporting Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season" written by Tanner Bommersbach from SAMSHA for strategies for supporting your mental health through this holiday season.

https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/supporting-your-mental-health-during-holiday-season

12/04/2024

Grief is the emotional, mental, and physical response to a loss involving a wide range of reactions. Grief is deeply personal and a natural process.

This week, help spread awareness and share resources to ensure no one grieves alone: samhsa.gov/newsroom/observances/national-grief-awareness-week

12/03/2024

Today is Giving Tuesday!
A day that invites the world to celebrate generosity has become the largest single day of philanthropy every year. At Black Mountain Counseling Center, we hope that you will celebrate this day by giving back in the ways you can and consider supporting our work, providing affordable and accessible mental health care in Old Fort, Black Mountain, and the Swannanoa Valley. This year is more important as ever and with your support, we can continue giving back to this resilient community.

Donate today by following this link: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E200293&id=1

11/18/2024

Thank you so everyone who came to the Horse Black Mountain last night for our benefit concert! Chris Rosser was amazing and we are beyond thankful that he donated his time.
The support from our community makes it possible to continue providing affordable mental health services in Old Fort and the Swannanoa Valley.
We appreciate every single one of you. Thank you for making what we do possible!

11/04/2024

Support affordable mental health services in the Swannanoa Valley and in Old Fort!

When you donate $50 or more to BMCC through between now and the end of this year, you will be entered into a raffle to win a gift-card basket, which includes a $50 gift card to Cousins Cuban Cafe, a $50 gift card to Goldfinch Cocktails & Kitchen and a $50 gift card to Taco Billy. All donors will receive an “I Support Mental Health in WNC” sticker!

You can donate by following this link: https://givelocalguide.org/nonprofits/black-mountain-counseling-center/

Thank you to Mountain Xpress for supporting us once again in their annual GiveLocal campaign! 💚

10/30/2024

Our phones are back up and running!
Please call 828.669.9798 for any inquiries.
Our Helene Support line is still open and that number is 828.388.7433.

Thank you!

10/28/2024

Join Black Mountain Counseling Center at the White Horse Black Mountain for a concert in support of mental health in Western North Carolina with Chris Rosser!

Chris is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer and producer. In the world fusion trio Free Planet Radio, he plays the Indian dotar, Turkish cumbus oud, melodica, piano and guitar on their five album releases.

📆 Date: November 17, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00pm
📍 Location: White Horse Black Mountain

🎟 Ticket Info: In result of Hurricane Helene, White Horse wants to ensure everyone in our community can access the healing power of music! This ticket is Pay What You Can and the suggested price for a ticket is $25.00. Donations can be made at-the-door or online. Visit the donation link here: https://whitehorseblackmountain.org/product/chris-rosser-benefit-for-bmcc/

Please join us for an exciting, music-filled evening where 100% of proceeds from this event will support affordable mental health services in Western NC.

Counseling services for Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Old Fort, and Asheville. Financial assistance is available for uninsured/underinsured clients.
Helene Resources: https://linktr.ee/blackmountaincounselingcenter

10/23/2024

10/22/2024

Our phone system is still down from Hurricane Helene. If you are in need of services or have any other inquiries, please text or call 828.388.7433.
You can also send emails to [email protected] and we will be back in touch with you as soon as possible.

We are with you. 💚

10/11/2024

10/10/2024

Please complete this form in order to request basic cleanup assistance. BMPC has teams of volunteers who will be sent out to support local residents and businesses with support.

10/10/2024

Today at 1pm in the Black Mountain Town Square - lunch and some children’s activities!!

10/09/2024

Our hearts are breaking over the devastation and loss our state is feeling in Western North Carolina. Though we can't be there in person, we want to offer our support by providing Pro Bono Virtual Therapy for the children who have survived Hurricane Helene.
These young survivors have faced unimaginable challenges, and now more than ever, they need emotional support and a safe space to process their feelings. Our goal is to help them heal, build resilience, and find hope as they navigate this difficult time. If you know a family in need, please reach out. Together, we can make a difference in their journey to recovery.

10/08/2024

Residents affected by Hurricane can join free, online Listening Circles every day through Oct. 18 at noon to connect with others and manage stress. No sign-up is needed—just drop in on Zoom to share experiences and practice tools for coping. Learn more and join at bit.ly/WNCListens or call 646-876-9923 (ID 847 0135 3002).