Self-Help and Recovery Exchange (S.H.A.R.E.) Spot is a drop-in center for advocacy and self help
02/02/2026
If today feels oddly familiarโฆ youโre not wrong ๐
Today weโre watching Groundhog Day and exploring the lessons Phil learned when life refused to move forward until he did.
Come for the movie. Stay for the laughs (and maybe a breakthrough or two).
We'll get started at 10:30 AM and we hope to see you there.
01/27/2026
โโ๏ธ Hot Chocolate Weather โ๏ธโ
The kind of weather that invites you to slow down, warm up, and take comfort in the little things.
Warm hands. Cozy moments. One sip at a time.
If youโre looking for connection, care, and a welcoming place to be, come spend part of your day with us at Share Spot. Thereโs always room to sit, sip, and just be.
01/21/2026
The start of a new year invites us to slow down and move with intention.
Our members are gathering today for Rebuilding Self-Trust: Listening to Yourself Again, one of many intentional spaces we hold throughout the year.
Membership offers:
โข Member-only workshops and groups
โข Opportunities for reflection, learning, and connection
โข A calm, supportive community environment
If you feel drawn to this work, you can request an application for membership to join us.
01/20/2026
โจ Welcome back! โจ
We hope you enjoyed the extra day to rest, reset, or do something that filled your cup. Coming back after a long weekend can feel a little slow and thatโs okay.
Weโre glad to see you back and hope this week feels gentle and manageable.
01/16/2026
โฐ Friendly Reminder
SHARE Spot will be closed Monday, 01.19.2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day is set aside to honor a legacy of service, justice, and collective care.
We encourage everyone to take a moment to rest and reflect.
Weโll reopen and resume regular hours on Tuesday, 01.20.2026.
Thank you for your understanding and for honoring this day with us.
01/14/2026
โจ January Newsletter Is Here โจ
A new month means fresh reflections, important updates, and gentle reminders to care for ourselves and one another. Inside the January issue, youโll find highlights focused on wellness, safety, creativity, and community, plus a quick calendar update so everyone stays informed.
๐ Friendly reminder: SHARE Spot will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of MLK Day.
Take a moment to read, reflect, and stay connected.
Drop a comment and let us know what stood out to you or what youโre most looking forward to this month.
01/14/2026
Todayโs One Word Workshop was deeply introspective and thoughtful.
The room was quiet in the best way, people pausing, reflecting, and really sitting with what they needed. No rushing. No performing. Just honest consideration and meaningful choices.
Watching everyone take their time, listen to each other, and choose a word that felt true was powerful. These are the kinds of moments that remind us how impactful slowing down can be.
If you missed this session, more opportunities like this are coming.
Next time, we hope youโll join us.
01/14/2026
Reminder: You have a long weekend coming up. Please be sure to reschedule with your transportation provider.
A huge congratulations to Tish Letitia Bowles for earning her CRPS (Certified Recovery Peer Specialist) credential.
The transition from lived experience to professional practice takes dedication, study, and a commitment to ethics. Tish has put in the hours and the effort, and it shows in the way she supports our members every day.
Weโre so proud of the work sheโs put in and the growth sheโs stepped into. This milestone is a reflection of her resilience, her passion for peer support, and the impact sheโs going to continue making in the lives of so many.
Drop a ๐๐ฝ or ๐ in the comments to show her some love and congratulate her on this well-earned achievement.
Proud to have you on the team.
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The Self-Help and Recovery Exchange (S.H.A.R.E.) Spot is a drop-in center for people with severe, persistent mental illness. This peer-run, evidence-based program focuses on socialization, advocacy, and self-help for each member on a personal journey to recovery. Peer specialists run a variety of activities including self-help groups, education groups, arts and crafts, self-expression activities, and featured guest speakers. Peer specialists also provide emotional support to all members. S.H.A.R.E. Spot empowers members while instilling hope for a brighter future.
Studies of drop-in centers have found that members who attend have a decrease in su***de rate, substance abuse, and Crisis Unit admissions. Members also show an increase in social contacts, quality of life, problem solving abilities, and the ability to carry out the activities of daily living.
Through peer support, members gain self-esteem, learn to advocate for themselves, and become empowered to strive for recovery. The S.H.A.R.E. Spot is a powerful demonstration that people with mental illness can and do lead normal, productive lives.
S.H.A.R.E. Spot is a free, voluntary program open to members every Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. โ 2:30 p.m.
Note: Potential members are invited to apply in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. โ noon. Members are responsible for their own transportation and must be picked up no later than 2:30 p.m. Members must bring a bagged lunch. Snack & drink machines are available on site.
A service offered through Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
**S.H.A.R.E. Spot is run by Peer Specialists, not licensed to handle crisis situations. If you or someone you know is in need of crisis services, please use one of the numbers below.
CBHC 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (941) 575-0222
National Su***de Hotline: 1.800.273.TALK (8255) or TTY: 1.800.799.4TTY