Local peer‑support center Hook Pines asks supervisors for visibility as it expands services

Jun 16, 2026

Sherry Cook told the board about Hook Pines, a free peer‑style mental health and recovery space in Bluegreen, saying the center currently hosts classes with about 28 attendees and serves roughly 75 people; she asked the budget committee to visit and consider the program as staff review appropriations for human services.

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Sherry Cook of Bluegreen told the board on June 16 about Hook Pines, a community drop‑in center that offers free refreshments, talks and classes focused on depression, suicide prevention and addiction recovery.

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