The Compassionate Friends of Blue Ridge
Peer-led grief support for parents and family members coping with the death of a child, meeting on the first Monday each month. A compassionate church-based circle centered on listening, shared experience, and healing.
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Monthly grief support gathering for parents and family members navigating the loss of a child. A compassionate church-based circle focused on listening, shared stories, and ongoing bereavement connection.
Monthly grief support gathering for parents and family members navigating the loss of a child. A compassionate church-based circle focused on listening, shared stories, and ongoing bereavement connection.
Monthly grief support gathering for parents and family members navigating the loss of a child. A compassionate church-based circle focused on listening, shared stories, and ongoing bereavement connection.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Peer-led support circle for family members and friends impacted by someone else’s addiction, centered on sharing experiences and mutual encouragement. A confidential, program-based meeting focused on connection, coping tools, and ongoing support.
Peer-led support circle for family members and friends impacted by someone else’s addiction, centered on sharing experiences and mutual encouragement. A confidential, program-based meeting focused on connection, coping tools, and ongoing support.
Peer-led support circle for family members and friends impacted by someone else’s addiction, centered on sharing experiences and mutual encouragement. A confidential, program-based meeting focused on connection, coping tools, and ongoing support.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
A warm postpartum gathering where mothers with babies (newborn to 12 months) share real experiences in a safe, inclusive circle and build local support. Optional free drop in childcare creates a quiet hour to rest, reflect, and connect.
A warm postpartum gathering where mothers with babies (newborn to 12 months) share real experiences in a safe, inclusive circle and build local support. Optional free drop in childcare creates a quiet hour to rest, reflect, and connect.
A warm postpartum gathering where mothers with babies (newborn to 12 months) share real experiences in a safe, inclusive circle and build local support. Optional free drop in childcare creates a quiet hour to rest, reflect, and connect.
Interactive online training that teaches simple, practical crisis response strategies to support others after hard times. Designed for formal and informal community leaders, with skill-building discussion and peer support tools.
Interactive online training that teaches simple, practical crisis response strategies to support others after hard times. Designed for formal and informal community leaders, with skill-building discussion and peer support tools.
Interactive online training that teaches simple, practical crisis response strategies to support others after hard times. Designed for formal and informal community leaders, with skill-building discussion and peer support tools.
Casual, like-minded conversation for nonreligious folks in a relaxed public setting, with space to talk atheism, secular life, and local community connections. Drop in to meet others and share perspectives without religious framing.
Casual, like-minded conversation for nonreligious folks in a relaxed public setting, with space to talk atheism, secular life, and local community connections. Drop in to meet others and share perspectives without religious framing.
Casual, like-minded conversation for nonreligious folks in a relaxed public setting, with space to talk atheism, secular life, and local community connections. Drop in to meet others and share perspectives without religious framing.
Confidential online peer-led support circle for LGBTQ+ participants to share experiences, build coping strategies, and strengthen voice and resilience in an affirming, facilitator-supported environment through guided discussion and active listening practices.
Confidential online peer-led support circle for LGBTQ+ participants to share experiences, build coping strategies, and strengthen voice and resilience in an affirming, facilitator-supported environment through guided discussion and active listening practices.
Confidential online peer-led support circle for LGBTQ+ participants to share experiences, build coping strategies, and strengthen voice and resilience in an affirming, facilitator-supported environment through guided discussion and active listening practices.
Peer-led eating disorder recovery support with guidance from licensed therapists and dietitians. A confidential online space for sharing, coping skills, and community connection.
Peer-led eating disorder recovery support with guidance from licensed therapists and dietitians. A confidential online space for sharing, coping skills, and community connection.
Peer-led eating disorder recovery support with guidance from licensed therapists and dietitians. A confidential online space for sharing, coping skills, and community connection.
A confidential sharing circle focused on psychedelic integration through slow reflection, inward listening, and meaning making. The group supports emotional processing, resilience, clarity, and compassionate community connection.
A confidential sharing circle focused on psychedelic integration through slow reflection, inward listening, and meaning making. The group supports emotional processing, resilience, clarity, and compassionate community connection.
A confidential sharing circle focused on psychedelic integration through slow reflection, inward listening, and meaning making. The group supports emotional processing, resilience, clarity, and compassionate community connection.
One-day faith-based leadership workshop for clergy and church staff focused on practical suicide prevention training and compassionate care. Geared toward pastors and lay leaders seeking tools for crisis response and congregational support.
One-day faith-based leadership workshop for clergy and church staff focused on practical suicide prevention training and compassionate care. Geared toward pastors and lay leaders seeking tools for crisis response and congregational support.
One-day faith-based leadership workshop for clergy and church staff focused on practical suicide prevention training and compassionate care. Geared toward pastors and lay leaders seeking tools for crisis response and congregational support.
Peer-led support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Recurs on the second and fourth Thursday each month for conversation, resources, and community connection in a YMCA setting.
Peer-led support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Recurs on the second and fourth Thursday each month for conversation, resources, and community connection in a YMCA setting.
Peer-led support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Recurs on the second and fourth Thursday each month for conversation, resources, and community connection in a YMCA setting.
Peer-led community circle applying Buddhist Dharma teachings and contemplative practices to support recovery from addiction; participants share experiences, tools for empowerment, and mutual accountability in a welcoming, nonjudgmental space.
Peer-led community circle applying Buddhist Dharma teachings and contemplative practices to support recovery from addiction; participants share experiences, tools for empowerment, and mutual accountability in a welcoming, nonjudgmental space.
Peer-led community circle applying Buddhist Dharma teachings and contemplative practices to support recovery from addiction; participants share experiences, tools for empowerment, and mutual accountability in a welcoming, nonjudgmental space.
An early Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the quiet church library, centered on recovery support, peer sharing, and anonymity. A welcoming community gathering at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock.
An early Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the quiet church library, centered on recovery support, peer sharing, and anonymity. A welcoming community gathering at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock.
An early Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the quiet church library, centered on recovery support, peer sharing, and anonymity. A welcoming community gathering at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock.
A free 30 minute evening meditation session built for moms seeking calm, balance, and sustainable self care. Expect a supportive online circle for routine building, shared experiences, and community connection.
A free 30 minute evening meditation session built for moms seeking calm, balance, and sustainable self care. Expect a supportive online circle for routine building, shared experiences, and community connection.
A free 30 minute evening meditation session built for moms seeking calm, balance, and sustainable self care. Expect a supportive online circle for routine building, shared experiences, and community connection.
Compassionate peer led meetings using Buddhist Dharma practices for people addressing addictive tendencies, combining guided meditation, group sharing, and mutual support discussion in a welcoming sangha style format.
Compassionate peer led meetings using Buddhist Dharma practices for people addressing addictive tendencies, combining guided meditation, group sharing, and mutual support discussion in a welcoming sangha style format.
Compassionate peer led meetings using Buddhist Dharma practices for people addressing addictive tendencies, combining guided meditation, group sharing, and mutual support discussion in a welcoming sangha style format.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post-Helene healing, where neighbors gather in a judgement-free space to reset, reflect, and reconnect through shared presence and compassionate listening.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post-Helene healing, where neighbors gather in a judgement-free space to reset, reflect, and reconnect through shared presence and compassionate listening.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post-Helene healing, where neighbors gather in a judgement-free space to reset, reflect, and reconnect through shared presence and compassionate listening.
A day-long transformational retreat in a Blue Ridge mountain setting centered on reflective inner work, guided mindfulness, and spiritual nourishment. Quiet, nature-forward space for resetting, personal growth, and deep relaxation.
A day-long transformational retreat in a Blue Ridge mountain setting centered on reflective inner work, guided mindfulness, and spiritual nourishment. Quiet, nature-forward space for resetting, personal growth, and deep relaxation.
A day-long transformational retreat in a Blue Ridge mountain setting centered on reflective inner work, guided mindfulness, and spiritual nourishment. Quiet, nature-forward space for resetting, personal growth, and deep relaxation.
Confidential men’s council centered on authenticity, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful group container. Guided reflection and presence-based practices build self-awareness, emotional support, and grounded connection through life’s challenges.
Confidential men’s council centered on authenticity, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful group container. Guided reflection and presence-based practices build self-awareness, emotional support, and grounded connection through life’s challenges.
Confidential men’s council centered on authenticity, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful group container. Guided reflection and presence-based practices build self-awareness, emotional support, and grounded connection through life’s challenges.
Peer-led meetings applying traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation practices to support healing from addictive tendencies, fostering empowerment and mutual support in a community circle for participants seeking freedom from addiction.
Peer-led meetings applying traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation practices to support healing from addictive tendencies, fostering empowerment and mutual support in a community circle for participants seeking freedom from addiction.
Peer-led meetings applying traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation practices to support healing from addictive tendencies, fostering empowerment and mutual support in a community circle for participants seeking freedom from addiction.