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 peer-support meeting for parents and family members grieving the loss of a child, centered on compassionate listening and shared experiences. Gather in a church setting for ongoing bereavement support and community connection.
Monthly peer-support meeting for parents and family members grieving the loss of a child, centered on compassionate listening and shared experiences. Gather in a church setting for ongoing bereavement support and community connection.
Monthly peer-support meeting for parents and family members grieving the loss of a child, centered on compassionate listening and shared experiences. Gather in a church setting for ongoing bereavement support and community connection.
Peer-led grief sharing for adults 21+ who have lost an adult loved one, centered on rebuilding strength of mind, body, and spirit. Free monthly meeting in the third-floor conference room with space for community connection and support.
Peer-led grief sharing for adults 21+ who have lost an adult loved one, centered on rebuilding strength of mind, body, and spirit. Free monthly meeting in the third-floor conference room with space for community connection and support.
Peer-led grief sharing for adults 21+ who have lost an adult loved one, centered on rebuilding strength of mind, body, and spirit. Free monthly meeting in the third-floor conference room with space for community connection and support.
A slow, gentle grief-support walk designed for widows and widowers, set among streamside trails and garden paths. Peer-led companionship creates space for remembrance, open-hearted sharing, and quiet reflection in nature.
A slow, gentle grief-support walk designed for widows and widowers, set among streamside trails and garden paths. Peer-led companionship creates space for remembrance, open-hearted sharing, and quiet reflection in nature.
A slow, gentle grief-support walk designed for widows and widowers, set among streamside trails and garden paths. Peer-led companionship creates space for remembrance, open-hearted sharing, and quiet reflection in nature.
Facilitated peer discussion and mutual support for the adoption constellation, including adoptees, birth first parents, and loved ones. A calm, confidential circle focused on shared experiences, listening, and community care in a church setting.
Facilitated peer discussion and mutual support for the adoption constellation, including adoptees, birth first parents, and loved ones. A calm, confidential circle focused on shared experiences, listening, and community care in a church setting.
Facilitated peer discussion and mutual support for the adoption constellation, including adoptees, birth first parents, and loved ones. A calm, confidential circle focused on shared experiences, listening, and community care in a church setting.
Learn practical ways to support a grieving friend with kindness, empathy, and thoughtful communication. A therapist specializing in grief shares tangible guidance for showing up when there are no perfect words.
Learn practical ways to support a grieving friend with kindness, empathy, and thoughtful communication. A therapist specializing in grief shares tangible guidance for showing up when there are no perfect words.
Learn practical ways to support a grieving friend with kindness, empathy, and thoughtful communication. A therapist specializing in grief shares tangible guidance for showing up when there are no perfect words.
Gentle healing hike and grief circle for people navigating partner or spouse loss, centered on mutual empathy and human connection. Meet at the Carrier Park picnic table for a supportive outdoor space to share and process.
Gentle healing hike and grief circle for people navigating partner or spouse loss, centered on mutual empathy and human connection. Meet at the Carrier Park picnic table for a supportive outdoor space to share and process.
Gentle healing hike and grief circle for people navigating partner or spouse loss, centered on mutual empathy and human connection. Meet at the Carrier Park picnic table for a supportive outdoor space to share and process.
A free monthly support circle for men navigating cancer, offering a safe, supportive space to share personal experiences, connect with others facing similar journeys, and find community.
A free monthly support circle for men navigating cancer, offering a safe, supportive space to share personal experiences, connect with others facing similar journeys, and find community.
A free monthly support circle for men navigating cancer, offering a safe, supportive space to share personal experiences, connect with others facing similar journeys, and find community.
Peer support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly for facilitated conversation, shared resources, and practical coping strategies in a community setting.
Peer support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly for facilitated conversation, shared resources, and practical coping strategies in a community setting.
Peer support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly for facilitated conversation, shared resources, and practical coping strategies in a community setting.
Peer-led online space for LGBTQ+ folks to share personal journeys, practice self-advocacy, and be heard in a confidential, identity-affirming circle. Conversation-centered support with community connection and mutual encouragement.
Peer-led online space for LGBTQ+ folks to share personal journeys, practice self-advocacy, and be heard in a confidential, identity-affirming circle. Conversation-centered support with community connection and mutual encouragement.
Peer-led online space for LGBTQ+ folks to share personal journeys, practice self-advocacy, and be heard in a confidential, identity-affirming circle. Conversation-centered support with community connection and mutual encouragement.
Compassionate peer circle for women navigating cancer, with open sharing about treatment experiences and survivorship led by a four time cancer survivor. Monthly evening meetup designed for connection, emotional support, and community resources.
Compassionate peer circle for women navigating cancer, with open sharing about treatment experiences and survivorship led by a four time cancer survivor. Monthly evening meetup designed for connection, emotional support, and community resources.
Compassionate peer circle for women navigating cancer, with open sharing about treatment experiences and survivorship led by a four time cancer survivor. Monthly evening meetup designed for connection, emotional support, and community resources.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking encouragement, shared coping strategies, and community connection.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking encouragement, shared coping strategies, and community connection.
Peer-led caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking encouragement, shared coping strategies, and community connection.
Peer-led discussion centered on prostate health and prostate cancer, with practical talk on treatment options, side effects, and coping strategies. Emphasizes up-to-date medical approaches and supportive conversation in a church meeting setting.
Peer-led discussion centered on prostate health and prostate cancer, with practical talk on treatment options, side effects, and coping strategies. Emphasizes up-to-date medical approaches and supportive conversation in a church meeting setting.
Peer-led discussion centered on prostate health and prostate cancer, with practical talk on treatment options, side effects, and coping strategies. Emphasizes up-to-date medical approaches and supportive conversation in a church meeting setting.
A free weekly peer-led support circle creates space for men and male-identifying people to connect, share experiences, and build mutual understanding in a welcoming community setting.
A free weekly peer-led support circle creates space for men and male-identifying people to connect, share experiences, and build mutual understanding in a welcoming community setting.
A free weekly peer-led support circle creates space for men and male-identifying people to connect, share experiences, and build mutual understanding in a welcoming community setting.
Warm, welcoming postpartum circle for mothers with babies up to 12 months to talk candidly about recovery, mental health, and early parenting in a safe, inclusive setting. Free YMCA drop-in childcare available for a child-free hour of rest and connection.
Warm, welcoming postpartum circle for mothers with babies up to 12 months to talk candidly about recovery, mental health, and early parenting in a safe, inclusive setting. Free YMCA drop-in childcare available for a child-free hour of rest and connection.
Warm, welcoming postpartum circle for mothers with babies up to 12 months to talk candidly about recovery, mental health, and early parenting in a safe, inclusive setting. Free YMCA drop-in childcare available for a child-free hour of rest and connection.
Connect with others affected by Parkinson’s through peer conversation, practical education, and shared information in a welcoming community setting focused on support, social connection, and mutual understanding.
Connect with others affected by Parkinson’s through peer conversation, practical education, and shared information in a welcoming community setting focused on support, social connection, and mutual understanding.
Connect with others affected by Parkinson’s through peer conversation, practical education, and shared information in a welcoming community setting focused on support, social connection, and mutual understanding.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with shared discussion around addictive tendencies. Emphasis on empowerment, mutual support, and finding freedom from the suffering of addiction.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with shared discussion around addictive tendencies. Emphasis on empowerment, mutual support, and finding freedom from the suffering of addiction.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with shared discussion around addictive tendencies. Emphasis on empowerment, mutual support, and finding freedom from the suffering of addiction.
Adult caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find peer support around the challenges of caring for loved ones. The gathering takes place in a Madison County public library.
Adult caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find peer support around the challenges of caring for loved ones. The gathering takes place in a Madison County public library.
Adult caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find peer support around the challenges of caring for loved ones. The gathering takes place in a Madison County public library.
A confidential, peer-led recovery meeting centered on cannabis abstinence, with space to share personal stories, listen deeply, and build accountability. Expect an inclusive, nonjudgmental circle welcoming newcomers and longtime members alike.
A confidential, peer-led recovery meeting centered on cannabis abstinence, with space to share personal stories, listen deeply, and build accountability. Expect an inclusive, nonjudgmental circle welcoming newcomers and longtime members alike.
A confidential, peer-led recovery meeting centered on cannabis abstinence, with space to share personal stories, listen deeply, and build accountability. Expect an inclusive, nonjudgmental circle welcoming newcomers and longtime members alike.
Early Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in a quiet church library setting, centered on sobriety, peer support, and shared experience. A steady, early-bird recovery circle designed for connection and accountability.
Early Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in a quiet church library setting, centered on sobriety, peer support, and shared experience. A steady, early-bird recovery circle designed for connection and accountability.
Early Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in a quiet church library setting, centered on sobriety, peer support, and shared experience. A steady, early-bird recovery circle designed for connection and accountability.
A free, evening online meditation circle created for moms who want a simple routine, a pause from hectic days, and steady calm. Expect supportive group connection, shared experiences, and practical self-care to bring more balance at home.
A free, evening online meditation circle created for moms who want a simple routine, a pause from hectic days, and steady calm. Expect supportive group connection, shared experiences, and practical self-care to bring more balance at home.
A free, evening online meditation circle created for moms who want a simple routine, a pause from hectic days, and steady calm. Expect supportive group connection, shared experiences, and practical self-care to bring more balance at home.