BOUNTIFUL HOPE BRUNCH: A Community Gathering Supporting CooperRiis

Welcome to the BOUNTIFUL HOPE BRUNCH: A Community Gathering supporting CooperRiis! Join us on Thursday, November 20th at 11:00 AM at the Country Club of Asheville for a morning filled with delicious food, great company, and a chance to support a wonderful cause. This gathering is more than a brunch—it’s an opportunity to forge connections, hear transformative stories from our community, and see firsthand how your support can make a real difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges. This event is all about coming together as a community to show our support for CooperRiis and the incredible work they do. So come hungry, bring your friends, and let's make a difference together!

CooperRiis has been serving community members struggling with mental health challenges for over 20 years. We offer residential and transitional services programming including comprehensive treatment through individual psychiatry and psychotherapy, case management, Medic*tion management, evidenced-based group interventions, and proven skill-building programs. CooperRiis’ wellness component includes farm-to-table meals that are anti-inflammatory and proven to support good mental health, as well as fitness programming tailored to each individual.

We are thrilled to have Frank King as our Keynote Speaker. Frank King is a Comedian, Mental Health Advocate, and Survivor. He is a 12-time Ted-Talker on Mental Health. A warrior in his lifelong battle with depression and thoughts of suicide. Suicide Prevention and Postvention Public Speaker and Trainer. He is a former writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, Corporate Comedian, syndicated humor columnist, and CNN Business Unusual feature.

Host or Publisher Kim Nelson