Peer-run recovery café opens in Raleigh as part of NC push for mental health support

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 473

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Promise Resource Network on Tuesday opened a peer-run “recovery café” in downtown Raleigh to support people with mental illness and substance-use disorders outside hospitals and treatment centers.

The space on Harrington St. will function as both a drop-in center and a step-down option for people leaving hospitals, treatment programs and other crisis services. People can return daily for peer-led recovery circles and informal support, using the space as an alternative to emergency rooms before they …

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