Why Every Resident Starts with a Dream Statement
Recovery Begins with Direction When you (or your loved one) arrive at CooperRiis, we of course gather a clear clinical understanding of diagnosis, health or
April 22, 2026
Recovery Begins with Direction When you (or your loved one) arrive at CooperRiis, we of course gather a clear clinical understanding of diagnosis, health or
For those of us who struggle with mental health, the winter holidays may be the hardest time of year. Mood and motivation can be low,
By Laura Eshelman It may be astonishing to realize that the COVID-19 lockdowns are now just a little over five years behind us. While the
Physical exercise plays a vital role in mental health, supporting mood, confidence, and emotional resilience at every level of intensity.
In a conversation with Lisbeth Riis Cooper, the word purpose comes up more than almost any other. It’s a word heard often around the 94-acre
In honor of World Mental Health Day in early October 2023, we hosted an important conversation with our Chief Clinical Officer, Johnnie Featherston, MA, LCMHC. The focus was
A piece by former employee Laura Eshleman, MSW Updated April 29, 2026 What is Person Centered Care? Person centered care is an approach to treatment
In honor of World Mental Health Day in early October we hosted an important conversation with our Chief Clinical Officer, Johnnie Featherston, MA, LCMHC. The focus was on
In honor of World Mental Health Day in early October we hosted an important conversation with our Chief Clinical Officer, Johnnie Featherston, MA, LCMHC. The focus was on
‘…it was Kylie, my sister, who said ‘…you know, you’re going to kick yourself if you don’t try…’ She was the one who told me
“I love about what you guys are doing… I’ve been wanting to see if I can make this beautiful marriage between music and mental health…
“…we’re focused on really getting to know the individual, what’s important to them, what are their values, what are their dreams and hopes, and that
“…In terms of the uniqueness of our kind of program and organization… I’ve seen a lot of models that talk about person centered care… and
A message from our Chief Clinical Officer for the 20th anniversary — When I first came to CooperRiis, I knew I had stumbled upon something
Join us in celebrating 20 years of RECOVERY CooperRiis 20th Anniversary A message from Marketing & Outreach Director, Kim Nelson I am honored to have
When I joined CooperRiis, I had some idea as to what to expect, but not the full picture. Almost four years later, I am proud to
A Message from our Founders Are we living the dream 20 years later? 2023 will be the year we celebrate 20 years of mental health
Learning how to build good habits is one of the most effective ways to support long-term mental health. By understanding behavioral loops and focusing on small, consistent actions, habits can become automatic and sustainable. This article explores the psychology behind habit formation and practical strategies that help healthy behaviors take hold over time.
by Alison Hamrick, Autism Program Coordinator Examples of enhancements Features such as micro scheduling, visual supports, concrete language usage, and the integration of sensory diets,
CooperRiis has been talking about intentionally serving people with autism/neurodiversity for nearly five years. What does intentionally mean? We have been serving people on the
CooperRiis is pleased to welcome people with autism/neurodiversity at our Farm campus. This enhanced programming will specifically serve people who have mental health challenges that are considered the primary diagnosis and who
Markus Wulliman, HTR, is a horticultural therapist, and he has worked for CooperRiis since 2003 in various positions and now serves as the Community Work and
“At the start of my sophomore year, I felt off. I struggled to get myself to class and attend activities that I once found joy
The dignity of Risk is defined as the legal right of all people, including people with disabilities, to have the freedom of choice to make
At CooperRiis, we like to celebrate the success of our community members whenever we have the opportunity. Each week we host a “Community Meeting” where
Happy Thanksgiving! We at CooperRiis find joy in focusing on not only what we are grateful for, but the fact that others are in turn grateful for
CooperRiis at Asheville to open September 1st, 2020 CooperRiis residential mental health treatment and healing community in Western North Carolina is pleased to introduce their
Updated December 8, 2025 Our therapeutic farm in Mill Spring, NC and our residential program in Asheville offer LGBTQ mental health residential treatment that is
These past weeks have been a difficult time for all of us. Organizations and individuals worldwide are declaring their support for peaceful protests and marking
We recently had an opportunity to catch up with a former resident’s parents and they surprised us! Mark and Shannon Flanders graciously and proudly updated
Talking within our community about the concept of Recovery I have spent the past few weeks talking within our community about the concept of Recovery;
The Healing Power of Farming at CooperRiis This time of year, the Farm Campus of CooperRiis — a residential healing community for adults struggling with
A recent New York Times article described a new study that showed how a weekly routine of yoga and meditation may strengthen thinking skills and