By Any Means AVL.

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Together We Serve and Empower Lives

CCM Celebration get together March 15th 2024.

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Website-https://www.byanymeansavl.com

Phone- 828-505-1024

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We are making a heartfelt request for donations to support our non-profit organization dedicated to health and wellness. With your support, we can expand our outreach programs, offer educational initiatives, and enhance access to healthcare services for underserved communities. Every donation, regardless of size, directly contributes to improving the overall well-being of individuals and fostering healthier communities. Your generosity will make a tangible impact on the lives of many, creating a ripple effect of positive change.

BAMAVL is using this app to help the community stay connected to not only BAMAVL and our programs but to other resources and programs in our community. Safe plus more is an easy convenient way to have all the resources you need on your phone. It allows us to check in with our clients/community by sending notifications, newsletters, educational tools, etc.… all within one place in the app. It allows app users to feel empowered to seek help without having to put in the work of searching aimlessly online. i.e., Are you struggling with mental health? Go on the app search the topic “mental health” the app shows resources from treatment, life coaching, to self-help tools to choose from. You decide on what kind of support you need and go from there. Received a DWI and don’t know what to do? Go to the app search “DWI” and you will find DWI Lawyers, DWI Providers, laws, and more. BAMAVL will add to the app and update when necessary.

We aim to address not only the public health crisis of addiction and mental illness, but the underlying causes of these diseases in the surrounding communities.

The objective of the Clinicians of Color Movement (CCM) program is to enhance diversity within the substance use workforce by supporting emerging black and brown professionals.
This includes Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialists, Clinical Supervisors, Certified Prevention Specialists, and Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professionals. Our efforts involve providing comprehensive assistance, including supervision, guidance in navigating the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board, and financial support.

COMING SOON!!!!

We are developing a youth program dedicated to fostering holistic development through mentorship, sports, and wellness services.
Our initiative is designed to empower young individuals by offering meaningful mentorship relationships, engaging sports activities, and comprehensive wellness support. We believe in nurturing both the mind and body to cultivate well-rounded, resilient, and confident individuals. Join us in creating a supportive community where young people can thrive, build essential life skills, and pursue their passions with guidance and encouragement.

COMING SOON!!!

The organization aims to leverage a collective of talents, resources, tools, skills, and experiences to promote healing, both individually and collectively. It seeks to maintain its roots, learn from past initiatives, and further develop existing foundations. By highlighting the wealth of internal knowledge, education, talents, creatives, and healing abilities, the organization aims to encourage individuals to tap into their own potential come together and serve.

Heather is Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of By Any Means AVL non-profit. She is also Co-Owner of From the Ashes Cultural Arts & Counseling.
Heather is a Certified Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Anger Management Specialist II, DOT provider, and a NC DWI provider. She received a Master of Science degree in Criminal Forensics from Florida Gulf Coast University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Christian Ministries from Emmanuel College.
Heather has an extensive background in sports, playing college softball, as well as volunteering with Fellowship of Christian Athletics (FCA). Heather has a work background in youth that includes YMCA after school and summer programs; 3 years working in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility with children and adolescents. Some community work that Heather has been involved in includes Southerners on New Ground (SONG) working with the Black Mama's Bail out Action; transitional homes, and other initiatives with the criminal justice field. Heather has been in the SUD/MH field for the past 10 years as a counselor in Medication-Assisted Treatment facilities and coordinating programs and running her own business that she runs with her sister.

Ashley currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina. She is the Co-owner of From the Ashes Cultural Arts & Counseling LLC and Co-Founder of By Any Means AVL (non-profit). Ashley enjoys the outdoors, hiking, traveling, reading, engaging in community events, and spending time with family and friends.
She received her Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology at the University of Houston-Victoria and Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, splitting her undergrad years between Winston-Salem State University and Emmanuel College. She is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), Certified Anger Management specialist (CAMS II), and a Substance Abuse professional for the Department of Transportation.
Her professional background includes extensive work in the criminal/forensics field, specializing in providing treatment and education for individuals involved in s*x offenses. With a career spanning since 2014, she has garnered significant experience in the field of substance use and addictions, working with diverse groups and populations.

Starting By Any Means AVL was a journey of passion and purpose for us. The inspiration came from the powerful words of Malcolm X's speech "by any means necessary" and the community service programs during his time and the programs that followed.
Both Malcolm X and the Black Panther Party were not just advocates for the black community, but they were also active participants in community development. We are deeply moved by their commitment to uplift their communities and wanted to continue that legacy in our own way as well as add and help support others in community development.
Our family has always been a beacon of strength and resilience, paving the way for us and those after them. We wanted to honor their legacy, by creating what our family has created for us, a platform that promotes empowerment, a space to serve and give back. By Any Means AVL is our tribute to them, a testament to their struggles and triumphs. We believe that by empowering individuals, we can create a ripple effect that will positively impact the entire community.
Starting this business was not just about creating a non-profit organization, it was about creating and building onto a movement. A movement that promotes empowerment, community support, and overall wellness. We are excited about the journey ahead and committed to making a positive impact in our community, By Any Means…