The Cognitive Connection

10/13/2026

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10/06/2026

Come see us at the Conover National Night Out!

We’re set up and ready for a great evening, stop by our table, meet our team, grab some TCC swag, and learn more about the resources available in our community. We’re also handing out FREE Narcan, medication lockboxes, medication disposal pouches, prevention education materials, and more!

National Night Out is all about bringing our community together, building connections, and creating safer, healthier communities, and we’re excited to be a part of it!

Come by, say hello, and see us! We’d love to meet you!

09/20/2026

🏡 Exciting news for our community! 💚

We’re excited to help spread the word about the Grand Opening of the Shelter Home of the Foothills. This is an important milestone for our community and will help expand safe, supportive services for survivors and families throughout Catawba County and the surrounding area. Below are the details:

🏡 Tour the new facility
🤝 Meet the Shelter Home staff
☕ Enjoy light refreshments
💚 Learn more about this important work

Date and time of the event:

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

We’re grateful to have organizations like Shelter Home of the Foothills serving our area and look forward to celebrating this exciting new chapter with them!Congratulations to the entire Shelter Home team on your new Catawba County Campus!

09/14/2026

09/12/2026

🏓 Pickle for a Purpose! 💚

The Cognitive Connection is proud to support the 2nd Annual Good Samaritan Smash Pickleball Tournament at Bones Jones!

We had a great time being part of an event that brought our community together for some friendly competition while supporting the important work of the Good Samaritan Clinic. We’re always grateful for opportunities to partner with organizations that are making a positive difference in the lives of people throughout our community.

A big thank you to the Good Samaritan Clinic, Bones Jones, Lake James Pickleball, all of the sponsors, volunteers, players, and everyone who helped make this year’s tournament possible Great people. Great cause. Great day for our community.

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the brave first responders who answered the call, and recognize the families whose lives were forever changed.

May we never forget the courage, sacrifice, compassion, and unity shown during one of our nation’s darkest moments.

06/18/2026

🌟 Holiday Closure Notice – Juneteenth 🌟

In observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, The Cognitive Connection will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 19, 2026. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

While our offices will be closed, Holiday IOP and SACOT groups will still be held tomorrow from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on freedom, honor resilience, and celebrate the ongoing journey toward equality and unity. ❤️💛💚🖤

If you or someone you know needs support during the holiday:
📞 COG Crisis Line: 828-217-3922 (available 24/7)
📞 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

We wish everyone a safe, meaningful, and reflective holiday weekend.

05/23/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, and will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th. We will offer a SACOT & IOP holiday group on Monday from 9:00am–1:00pm.

As we spend time with family and friends this holiday weekend, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. ❤️🤍💙

If support is needed during the holiday, please contact:

📞 Cog Crisis Line: 828-217-3922
📞 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: 988