Events

September 10th is national suicide awareness day. Building a Refuge supports all our veterans that have made the sacrifice to defend our freedom. We also know that mental health challenges and suicide is impacting our veterans everyday. This event is a day that we want to support our veterans and support mental health awareness and […]

This is our annual Chili Cook Off to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention in our community! Join us for a fun day of chili, music and also learning how BAR is impacting our community to kick the stigma around mental health. We will be give away prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place […]

Heavy Metal for Hope benefit concert supporting mental health awareness

Join Us for an Evening of Fundraising, Food, and Support! Building a Refuge and Ginger's Café are excited to partner for a special evening dedicated to raising awareness for mental health in our community. Building a Refuge, a local men’s mental health group, focuses on providing crucial support and suicide prevention resources to those in […]

Join us for an open and supportive coffee chat where men can come together to share stories of challenges overcome and find strength and hope through connection. These meetings are designed to create a safe, judgment-free space with no expectations—just an opportunity to learn, grow, and support one another. We’re excited to partner with Indie […]

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 […]

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, […]