The Compassionate Friends of Blue Ridge
A monthly peer-support circle for parents and family members grieving the loss of a child, centered on compassionate listening, shared stories, and coping resources. Quiet, community-focused gathering held at a church setting.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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-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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 relaxed peer gathering helps expectant and new parents share pregnancy and early parenthood experiences while babies 0–18 months explore toys, instruments, and soft play mats.
A relaxed peer gathering helps expectant and new parents share pregnancy and early parenthood experiences while babies 0–18 months explore toys, instruments, and soft play mats.
A relaxed peer gathering helps expectant and new parents share pregnancy and early parenthood experiences while babies 0–18 months explore toys, instruments, and soft play mats.
A free 30-minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a simple at-home practice and create calm amid hectic schedules. Expect a supportive online circle for self-care, shared experiences, and steady balance that carries into family life.
A free 30-minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a simple at-home practice and create calm amid hectic schedules. Expect a supportive online circle for self-care, shared experiences, and steady balance that carries into family life.
A free 30-minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a simple at-home practice and create calm amid hectic schedules. Expect a supportive online circle for self-care, shared experiences, and steady balance that carries into family life.
Confidential 12 step support meeting for people seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior, emphasizing hope, accountability, and healing. Peer-led sharing in a church setting with a focus on recovery and community support.
Confidential 12 step support meeting for people seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior, emphasizing hope, accountability, and healing. Peer-led sharing in a church setting with a focus on recovery and community support.
Confidential 12 step support meeting for people seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior, emphasizing hope, accountability, and healing. Peer-led sharing in a church setting with a focus on recovery and community support.