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Another Successful BEE Kind Mental Health Awareness Month Comes to a Close
As we bid farewell to another impactful Mental Health Awareness Month in May, it’s important to reflect on the progress we’ve made in creating a more understanding and compassionate world

BEE Kind – How Reading Can Positively Shape Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, it can be challenging to find moments of peace and solitude. Yet, there is a simple yet incredibly powerful tool that is often underestimated:

BEE Kind: How Being Outdoors Improves Our Mental Health
In our fast-paced world dominated by technology and constant noise, the stresses of daily life can often feel overwhelming. However, a simple yet powerful remedy for this modern malaise lies

BEE Kind: How Creativity & the Arts Benefit Mental Health
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is excited to partner once again with the Counseling Center of Highlands to encourage everyone to BEE Kind.

BEE Kind for Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is excited to emphasize the importance of mental health again in 2025. BEE Kind, founded in May of

Working Together: Supporting Our First Responders
The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is dedicated to supporting our first responders and helping to lift the safety of our community for everyone. In the past year, the Highlands Cashiers

Working Together: Vecinos’ Vital Role in Supporting Communities Post Hurricane Helene
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the staff at Vecinos went above and beyond to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. With over 800 home visits conducted

Working Together: Health Foundation Supports Highlands Food Pantry Efforts After Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation across Western North Carolina, severely impacting individuals and communities. Our communities are working tirelessly together to support one another as the region recovers. As

Health Foundation Supports Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts with Over $230,000 in Grants
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating effects on Western North Carolina, the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation has committed over $230,000 in grants to support essential organizations within the community.