A Community in Crisis Speaks
A community in crisis began a journey to respond to trauma in a different way. First ReCAST grant submission
Sept 2018
The ReCAST grant was approved
ReCAST Grant Awarded
The ReCAST grant was awarded to the Mecklenburg County Department of Public Health in September 2018 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Nov 2018 - April 2019
ReCAST Goal 5: Ensure Programs are Culturally Appropriate
Community Conversations Continue
ReCAST focus groups, interviews, surveys, community support letters and community meetings helped to establish a collective vision
May 2019
ReCAST Goal 2: Create More Equitable Access
Community Resource Mapping Project
More information on resources throughout Mecklenburg County can be found here
July 2019
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
Community Trainings Begin
Resources for Resilience™ trainings provide personal resilience tools to promote a culture of wellness and equity in workplaces and communities
Aug 2019
ReCAST Goal 2: Create More Equitable Access
Trauma and Resiliency Resources Expand
An online version of ReCAST resources can be found here
Sept - Oct 2019
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
Trauma-Informed Care Summits
National Council for Behavioral Health facilitated two-day summits focused on trauma-informed approaches to 300 participants
Sept 2019
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
Becoming Community Trainers
The Resiliency Educator Apprenticeship Program (REAP) provided train-the-trainer tools for community providers
Year 1 Annual Report Submitted
Feb 2020
ReCAST Goal 3: Strengthen Community Systems
2020-2021 Trauma-Informed Learning Community Kickoff Event
Community organizations commit to a common agenda for trauma-informed approaches and improving organizational culture
More information here
Mar 2020
ReCAST Goal 3: Strengthen Community Systems
Listen and Learn Session
Gaining valuable insight from Dr. Colleen Bridger, Assistant City Manager of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, about how San Antonio is implementing trauma informed care within their community
Click here for the presentation
Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
Supporting Frontline Workers During COVID-19
In response to the new realities created by the COVID-19 pandemic, ReCAST provided webinars related to practicing self-care and managing anxiety while providing services to youth and families
Sept 2020
ReCAST Goal 3: Strengthen Community Systems
Preventing Stress and Burnout During COVID-19
277 community members partnered with ReCAST to expand trauma-informed approaches in the community
More information here
Sept 2020
ReCAST Goal 2: Create More Equitable Access
Faith Healing Hub Pilot Begins
Equipping faith communities with Navigators that connect youth and families to needed services
More information here
Nov 2020
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
Everyday Tools for Stress and Self-Care
Important resources to address trauma, toxic stress, and anxiety that lead to dysregulation in everyday life
Click here to learn more and see upcoming workshops
Year 2 Annual Report Submitted
Jan 2021
ReCAST Goal 3: Strengthen Community Systems
Trauma-Informed Learning Community Expands
Advanced coaching and mentoring for organizations looking to dive deeper into trauma-informed practices
April 2021
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
The 15th Annual Youth Violence Prevention Conference
ReCAST funds 100 scholarships for students and service providers to attend
More information here
April 2021
ReCAST Goal 4: Create Community Change through Capacity Building
Engaging with Students
Job shadowing event for students interested in the public health field
May 2021 - Aug 2021
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
ReCAST Learning Experience
Over 20 no-cost learning opportunities about how resiliency can support the community
Click here to learn more and see upcoming learning opportunities
June 2021
ReCAST Goal 4: Create Community Change through Capacity Building
Heal Charlotte Stop The Violence Day 2021
City-wide summit focused on violence prevention, kicking off the Heal Charlotte Stop the Violence campaign
Click here to watch a video highlight of the event
Sept 2021
ReCAST Goal 3: Strengthen Community Systems
Community Approach to Systems Change Sessions
Showing how communities can transform dialogue around trauma-informed care and resiliency into action
More information here
Sept 2021
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
Mental Health Summit Video
Opportunity to share the wide range of ReCAST efforts that support mental health - click here to watch!
Oct 2021
ReCAST Goal 5: Ensure Programs are Culturally Appropriate
Race Matters for Juvenile Justice 4th Biennial Conference
ReCAST funds 250 scholarships for community members to attend
More information here
Nov 2021
ReCAST Goal 4: Create Community Change through Capacity Building
Youth Violence Prevention Initiative Begins
Supporting youth-serving organizations to expand their work using the CDC VetoViolence model
More information here
Year 3 Annual Report Submitted
Jan 2022
ReCAST Goal 2: Create More Equitable Access
Healing Hub Video
Healing Hubs share their stories of how they are impacting the community - click here to watch!
Jan 2022 - Sept 2022
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
Self-Care Workshops for Violence Prevention Advocates Begin
Workshop series in partnership with the Office of Violence Prevention for violence prevention advocates in the community
Presentation to Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners
Update on ReCAST activities, accomplishments, and future plans
Feb 2022 - Apr 2022
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
Heal Charlotte Gun Violence Prevention Workshops Begin
Workshop series focusing on gun violence prevention and building safer communities
Mar 2022
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
Self-Care Workshops for Mecklenburg County Begin
Workshop series focusing on stress management and wellness for Mecklenburg County staff
June 2022
ReCAST Goal 4: Create Community Change through Capacity Building
Heal Charlotte Stop The Violence Day 2022
Second annual city-wide summit as part of the Heal Charlotte's Stop the Violence campaign
June 2022 - Aug 2022
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
Summer Resilience Workshops for Teachers
Resiliency workshops for Charlotte-Mecklenburg School teachers facilitated by Resources for Resilience™
Click here to see upcoming training opportunities
Aug 2022 - June 2023
ReCAST Goal 2: Create More Equitable Access
Distribute Transportation Passes with Promise Resource Network
Monthly distribution of transportation passes to clients at Promise Resource Network
Sept 2022
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
Living Waters Mental Health Summit
Proud sponsor of the Living Waters 2022 Mental Health Summit
Click here to watch a recap of the event
Sept 2022 - Feb 2023
ReCAST Goal 4: Create Community Change through Capacity Building
Technical Assistance (TA) Hub Pilot with Office of Violence Prevention Begins
6-month TA Hub pilot to support capacity building among violence prevention advocates
Oct 2022
ReCAST Goal 3: Strengthen Community Systems
2022-2023 Trauma-Informed Learning Community Cohort Begins
Community organizations commit to a common agenda for trauma-informed approaches and improving organizational culture
More information here
Year 4 Annual Report Submitted
Feb 2023
ReCAST Goal 4: Create Community Change through Capacity Building
Technical Assistance (TA) Hub Finale with Office of Economic Development
Finale summit for TA Hub and local nonprofits
Mar 2023
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
CHASM Summit: Closing Gaps on Disparities, Opening Paths for Equity
ReCAST funds 15 scholarships for service providers to attend
More information here
Apr 2023
ReCAST Goal 1: Promote Resilience and Community Healing
The 17th Annual Youth Violence Prevention Conference
ReCAST funds 25 scholarships for community members and service providers to attend
More information here
Future
A More Resilient Mecklenburg is Possible
End of ReCAST Funding - Approaches Continue to Evolve and are Sustained
- Community voices will be heard and respected
- Outcomes are not determined by zip code
- The community can re-imagine its own future
