Our February meeting will be focused on how we address dealing with the Season Affective Disorder or otherwise know as the "Winter Blues". This meeting will be held in person at Indie Coffee Roasters in Carmel, IN. Address: 220 E Main St, Carmel, IN 46032
This is our February 2025 Meeting to support Men's Mental Health in our community. We did a small dart tournament last year and had a really good time. We thought we would do it again. Details: * Straight Cricket Game- This means no points are counted- Once you close out the game is over* 10.00 […]
Join us for our March meeting and play some corn hole to support men's mental health awareness in central Indiana. At one of Indiana's best Harley Davidson Dealership, we recognize the importance of kicking the stigma around mental health. Details - ** Start @ 12pm** Location - Harley Davidson of Indianapolis (Weather permitting inside or […]
Building a Refuge will be hosting our April meeting at the Carmel VFW Post 10003 @12863 Old Meridian St, Carmel, IN, United States, Indiana. The VFW is hosting a Hawaiian themed pig roast and they have asked us to help out. So we thought, what a great opportunity to support our Veterans and have some fun […]
Rock n Ride for Hope 2025 is a one day motorcycle ride and music festival to support Building a Refuge and men's mental health and suicide prevention support group in Hamilton County Indiana. This is a fundraising event and all proceeds go to support Building a Refuge. BAR is a registered 501c3 non-profit. Event Details:Location: […]
Rib Fest 2025 This event is a partnership with the Carmel VFW Post# 10003 to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Building a Refuge supports our veterans, active military, police and fire and we know mental wellness is needed with all of these important people. For the last 18yrs, our family (The Leum's) have […]
Join us at Harley Davidson of Indianapolis for our annual BAR Chili Cook-Off ! This event is a great way to learn about what Building a Refuge is doing to support men's mental health awareness and suicide prevention. To participate in the competition, please email buildingarefuge@gmail.com and we will get you registered ! Donate 10.00 […]
Join Us for a Day at Topgolf! Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 11:30am – 3 PM Topgolf Indianapolis November isn’t just No Shave November—it’s Men’s Health Awareness Month. This year, we’re swinging for something bigger than the game: Men’s Mental Health. What’s Included: Golf (3 Person Teams), Food & Fun at Topgolf 100.00 per person includes all golf, […]
Building a Refuge is trying something new this year by hosting our monthly meetings at Gingers Cafe for breakfast. Come and hangout, grab some great food, and hear about how […]
Building a Refuge is trying something new this year by hosting our monthly meetings at Gingers Cafe for breakfast. Come and hangout, grab some great food, and hear about how other men are working through life's challenges. We hope you can make and we look forward to meeting you if you are new to BAR. […]
You all asked for it, so we responded! What a great way to kick of 2026 with a night of kick ass music in support of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. We are incredibly grateful to Sacred Leather, Wolftooth, and Altering Grey for donating their time and talent to support our mission of mental […]
🤘 Join us for a powerful and inspiring conversation with Patrick Stone, lead singer of the nationally touring rock show Hairball and frontman for Budderside. Behind the lights and energy of the rock stage is a deeply personal story. Patrick experienced the tragic loss of his sister to suicide at a young age, and his […]