All Souls Counseling Center

11/19/2025

We had a wonderful turnout at Monday’s Barnardsville Community Dinner at the Barnardsville Fire Department. Neighbors gathered to share a meal, connect, and support one another on the road to recovery after Hurricane Helene.

BBQ Blues provided a delicious dinner, and ASCC therapist Adam Lewis led grounding breathing exercises and introduced Core Resilience Skills including emotional awareness, flexible thinking, connection and support, and self-compassion. We also shared information about All Souls Counseling Center’s mental health services, and heard from Alan Groch with the -Barnardsville Area Resilience Network about the ongoing LTRG efforts supporting the community.

We’re grateful to the Duke Energy Foundation for sponsoring these free community meals and helping bring vital resources together for those impacted.

11/17/2025

🎙️New Soul Sessions episode alert! This month, we're focusing on what might be counterintuitive: slowing down. While the rest of humanity seems determined to race to the finish, what would it look like to take a page from our nature friends and carve out some time to do the opposite? Please join us for another Soul Sessions podcast. Don't forget to comment and subscribe to the podcast and give us a rating, if you feel so inclined.

Listen to the episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slowing-down/id1818185171?i=1000737099340

11/17/2025

We are so grateful for our volunteers and supporters like Mike Pesant, who give their time, heart, and resources to help make mental health care accessible in our community.

In this video, Mike shares why All Souls Counseling Center means so much to him.

You can join him by making a gift today: allsoulscounseling.org/donate

11/13/2025

This morning, All Souls Counseling Center’s Executive Director, Meredith Switzer, and Development Director, Mary Waller, attended the 2025 Bank of America Asheville/WNC State of Philanthropy & Celebration Breakfast at Blue Ridge Community College in Hendersonville.

Hosted by David Dowd, Market President, Bank of America Asheville/WNC, the event included a presentation by Bank of America’s@National Philanthropic Strategy Executive offering insights into current trends in philanthropy and the importance of giving from the heart.

All Souls Counseling Center was honored to be recognized as one of Bank of America’s partners in empowering communities. Following the breakfast, attendees joined a community assessment conversation led by April Brown of Bank of America, alongside service organizations from across the region.

It was an inspiring morning focused on giving from the heart and strengthening community connections. 💙

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

You're Invited: Free Community Dinner in Barnardsville, NC 🍽️
Join us to connect and converse at a FREE Community meal, hosted by All Souls Counseling Center and held at the Barnardsville Fire Department.

🗓 Date: Monday, November 17th
🕕 Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
📍 Location: 100 Dillingham Rd,Barnardsville, NC 28709
🍲 Dinner Catered by BBQ Blues

👥 Space is limited to 75 guests—please register in advance!

🔗Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/43whkah

This event is a chance to gather with neighbors, enjoy a warm meal, and explore themes of resiliency, disaster recovery, and self-care in a welcoming, supportive space. Whether you're looking to connect, reflect, or just share a good meal with others in your community, we hope you’ll join us.

All Souls Counseling Center is a nonprofit based in Asheville offering accessible, affordable mental health care with a team of 20 licensed therapists serving adults with barriers to access.

These dinners are about more than a meal—they’re about healing together. 💙
This meal is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, supporting long-term recovery efforts across Western North Carolina.

11/07/2025

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, ASCC hosted our 8th free community meal in Spruce Pine, NC. The lunch was catered by DT's Blue Ridge Java Coffee Shop and Café, and community members gathered to share a meal, connect with neighbors, and support one another in the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene.

ASCC Therapist and Clinical Director, Adam Lewis, LCSW, led a meaningful discussion on resiliency, focusing on the concept of the window of tolerance, which is our capacity to manage stress and remain grounded. Adam shared how ongoing stress and trauma can narrow that window and impact what we are able to handle day-to-day. The group also practiced coping skills including breathwork and a hearing-based mindfulness meditation to support nervous system regulation and emotional well-being.

Our next free community meal will be held on Monday, Nov. 17, from 6–7:30PM at the Barnardsville Fire Department, with dinner provided by BBQ Blues. We welcome all who wish to attend!

🌟Please register in advance:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/43whkah

11/06/2025

💛 The Power of Gratitude

As we enter the season of thanks, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the power of gratitude—not just as a holiday tradition, but as a practice proven to support our mental and physical well-being.

Here’s what research shows:
- Practicing gratitude can boost happiness by up to 25% (UC Davis)
- It can reduce stress, anxiety, and physical symptoms (UC Berkeley)
- It helps build resilience and shift our focus toward life’s positives (Mindful)
- And it’s even linked to better health and longevity (Harvard Health)

Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring challenges, it’s about noticing what’s good, even in difficult seasons.

11/03/2025

All Souls Counseling Center is excited to share that our partnership in bringing licensed mental health services to those with barriers to care has again been bolstered by Dogwood Health Trust through to a new, multi-year, unrestricted grant. “Receiving this grant will have a tremendous impact on our ability to be responsive and well-resourced in meeting the growing need for mental health care and education in Western North Carolina,” said Meredith Switzer, the Center’s executive director.

Our entire team wishes to thank and recognize Dr. Susan Mims and the Dogwood Community Investment Team for their continued and collaborative dedication to the wellbeing of the people of WNC.

10/30/2025

Local Beverage Alert! Bear's Smokehouse BBQ and Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. have teamed up to create a Sparkling Blackberry Blueberry Lemonade. A portion of proceeds supports Linked 4 Life , which funds 6 free sessions of mental health counseling for Asheville’s food & beverage workers through All Souls Counseling Center.

Since April 2025, All Souls Counseling Center has provided over 150 counseling sessions to food and beverages workers from over 34 restaurant establishments in Asheville.

If you or someone you know in the food and beverage industry is seeking affordable counseling services, please call our center at (828)259-3369 to get connected with a therapist.

10/29/2025

All Souls is honored to be included again this fall in the Give!Local campaign (coordinated by Mountain Xpress) to highlight ways to support our local non-profits! As part of this program, anyone who gives $100 or more to All Souls between now and the end of the year will be entered into a drawing. One lucky winner will receive $125 in gift certificates to area food & fun destinations (donated to us by area businesses!). We'd love for you to share this opportunity with your friends. Pick up a copy of Mountain Xpress and learn more about the wonderful service agencies in WNC. And, while you are at it, consider honoring us with a gift. Your support helps us to provide hope and healing to our neighbors experiencing a difficult time in their lives.

💜 https://givelocalguide.org/nonprofits/all-souls-counseling-center/

10/29/2025

You're Invited: Free Community Lunch in Spruce Pine 🍽️

Join us to connect and converse at a FREE Community meal, hosted by All Souls Counseling Center and held at the Cross Street Commerce Center in Spruce Pine, NC.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, November 5th
🕕 Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
📍 Location: Cross Street Commerce Center (31 Cross Street #215, Spruce Pine, NC 28777, NC)
🍲 Lunch Catered by DT's Blue Ridge Java Coffee Shop and Cafe
👥 Space is limited to 75 guests—please register in advance!

🔗Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/u2y48c3

This event is a chance to gather with neighbors, enjoy a warm meal, and explore themes of resiliency, disaster recovery, and self-care in a welcoming, supportive space. Whether you're looking to connect, reflect, or just share a good meal with others in your community, we hope you’ll join us.

All Souls Counseling Center is a nonprofit based in Asheville offering accessible, affordable mental health care with a team of 20 licensed therapists serving adults with barriers to access.

This lunch is more than a meal—it's about healing together. 💙

This meal is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, supporting long-term recovery efforts across Western North Carolina.