Mental Health Support in Cary, NC

Local Resources · By Angela S. McLean, LMFT

Getting out into the world and engaging in self-care and wellness activities can make a significant difference in our overall health. It can be enormously impactful to interact in your local community with others in self-caring activities. Some common activities that support mental health include talking with people and building relationships, being in nature, yoga and meditation, and expressive arts. Finding easy, local, low-cost or free ways to engage in these can be a primary barrier. Below are some resources I have found which may be of benefit.

Local Community Support

Social / Group Support

• Cary Newcomers Club activities
• SMART Recovery meeting
• Town of Cary community calendar

Group Nature Experiences

• Group nature outing (Heylo)
• Forest Bathing NC

Yoga & Meditation Groups

• Cary Presbyterian mindfulness group
• Local yoga classes (One-Eighty Counseling)

Creative Expression

• Cary Inklings writing group
• Wine & Design Cary