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Bear's HOPE Bus Reopens to Support Mental Health

5/15/2025

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Bear's Smokehouse in Asheville proudly reopened its HOPE Bus on May 13, just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month. This initiative, born during the pandemic, now offers vital support to food and beverage workers, providing free counseling funded by generous donations. Operating daily from noon to 7 p.m., the bus stands as a beacon of hope, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for May 27.

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Story summary

Bear's Smokehouse in Asheville proudly reopened its HOPE Bus on May 13, just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month. This initiative, born during the pandemic, now offers vital support to food and beverage workers, providing free counseling funded by generous donations. Operating daily from noon to 7 p.m., the bus stands as a beacon of hope, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for May 27.