A place where members make friends and a difference!
The A.W.A.R.E. Center (formerly known as the Rainbow Center) is a peer run drop-in center where members of mental health services can find an accepting community, purpose and empowerment. Our services are rooted in the belief that people can and do recover, and that empowerment is a critical aspect of recovery.

Activities Calendar

Check out all the fun things we have put together for you to enjoy this month.
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THE A.W.A.R.E. CENTER
We will be releasing our A.W.A.R.E. Center Newsletter quarterly!

We will continue to post the newest updates and communications through our Facebook page.
Come check out our new boutique!
Members who are engaging at the A.W.A.R.E. Center are eligible to receive ten items every six months from our clothing closet. To check if you are eligible to receive clothing, check in with our front desk or case managers!
Resource Center
Come see the A.W.A.R.E. Center's case managers in their new resource center!

Equipped with a library and new member computers, it is a cozy place to be!

Mondays-Thursdays:

8:30a-11a on-call
11a-12p closed
12p-3pm open
3p-4p on-call

Fridays: on-call
Member Spotlight - Eric
What is your favorite thing about coming to the A.W.A.R.E. Center?
"I always feel like I am welcome here. No matter what I am going through I feel the support from members and staff. One of my favorite groups is Spirituality with Mary Ann. When I need words of encouragement and faith, she always provides what I need to hear."

What has helped you most in your recovery?
"Having a place to come helps a lot. I am retired now so being here helps. I went through being homeless for a while and having this facility to come to on a daily basis helped me so much. I am really grateful for the A.W.A.R.E. Center"
Peer Corner - The Hard Truths About Self-Care
  1. You will disappoint some people when you prioritize your self-care.
  2. Self-care often means doing what you don’t feel like doing in the present moment to benefit future you (it’s not always bubble baths and face masks.)
  3. Your boundaries will scare some people away. It’s okay. Let them go.
  4. Don’t neglect yourself taking care of someone else. You don’t owe anyone your time when you need to be giving it to yourself first.
  5. Neglecting yourself to take care of somebody else may seem like an act of love, but giving from a place of emptiness only leads to resentment - towards the other person, and eventually towards yourself.
  6. Self-care requires letting go of relationships, habits, and choices that are familiar but no longer serve you.
  7. It means being honest with yourself, especially when the truth is hard to admit.
  8. Self-care is hardest to do when you need it most.
Meet the Staff

Allyson H. - she is an awesome case manager who has worked at the A.W.A.R.E. Center for two years!

What is your favorite thing about working at the A.W.A.R.E. Center?

"Definitely the members. I love working with each person here and getting to know them so well. It's rewarding to see our members grow and make friendships here."

What brought you into this field?

"Great question. I was born with lymphedema that causes chronic swelling in my left leg. This was really challenging for me as a kid and I felt really alone. Now that I am more confident with myself, it's made me want to help others who may have felt similarly. Working in mental health truly feels like where I am meant to be."
Thank you to Family Dollar for making our Valentine's Day Celebration so special!
Quarterly Inspiration

“Spring: a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.”

– Anonymous
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