BBF’s Grant to All Souls Counseling Center

As part of our continued response to Hurricane Helene, BBF has provided a grant to All Souls Counseling Center (ASCC) to support their ongoing efforts in providing mental health care and education to individuals impacted by the hurricane in Western North Carolina. Based in Asheville, ASCC is a nonprofit dedicated to providing quality mental health counseling, outreach, and education, with a focus on serving uninsured and underinsured individuals.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the need for accessible mental health care has grown significantly. ASCC has risen to meet this challenge by expanding its service availability and placing therapists at “comfort care sites” near recovery resource hubs. These strategically located sites allow individuals impacted by the hurricane to access critical mental health check-ins and support without facing additional logistical barriers. The flexibility of this model enables ASCC to adapt as community needs evolve, ensuring that their services remain accessible and impactful.

ASCC’s therapists—comprising both full-time staff and contracted counselors—are committed to making mental health care affordable and available to all. Services are offered on a sliding scale basis, and clients have the option to meet with therapists in person, virtually, or through a hybrid model. This flexibility reflects ASCC’s dedication to reducing barriers and fostering recovery.

With BBF’s grant, ASCC will continue to provide much-needed mental health support and education to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Their work focuses on empowering individuals to take small, manageable steps as they navigate the long recovery journey toward improved well-being and hope.

BBF has recently made mental health support for those affected by disasters a key part of our work. In addition to this grant to ASCC, we have previously supported mental health programs for victims of the Hawaii wildfires and those impacted by the war in Ukraine. By addressing both immediate and long-term needs, we aim to help individuals and communities rebuild their resilience and find hope in the aftermath of disaster.