This is My Brave CharMeck

This Is My Brave CharMeck brings people from the community to share their stories of resilience live on stage. A collaborative of the Mecklenburg County divisions: Office of Violence Prevention and ReCAST II (Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma) and other community partners, this creative endeavor is a unique way to share stories of resilience in mental health, substance use disorder, and healing from community violence.  

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As part of our mission to destigmatize mental health needs and seeking care, She Dreams In Color Foundation joined the collective in 2024 to bring "The Show" to Charlotte as partners and volunteers to ensure its success. 

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This Is My Brave is a national movement helping communities create shows that bring awareness to mental health needs, substance use disorder, and the hope of recovery after community violence. 

 

Community members with lived experience share their stories of hope on a live stage through artistic expression such as essay reading, spoken word poetry, original music, dance, and other creative methods.  It is a platform for individuals to share their stories of living with a mental health diagnosis and sharing hope, empowerment, and healing through artful expressions.

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Storytelling saves lives.