The Compassionate Friends of Blue Ridge
Monthly peer support circle for parents and family members grieving the loss of a child. A compassionate space for sharing, listening, and connection in a church meeting room on the first Monday each month.
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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.
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.
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.
Monthly prostate cancer support forum for men and their caregivers, family members, and partners, centered on shared experiences, discussion, and practical resources. Held at a church community space on the first Tuesday of most months.
Monthly prostate cancer support forum for men and their caregivers, family members, and partners, centered on shared experiences, discussion, and practical resources. Held at a church community space on the first Tuesday of most months.
Monthly prostate cancer support forum for men and their caregivers, family members, and partners, centered on shared experiences, discussion, and practical resources. Held at a church community space on the first Tuesday of most months.
An evening vigil of mourning, solidarity, and hope centered on the community’s loss and lived experiences around Mission Hospital. Gather in a church setting to grieve together and channel shared pain into collective power and advocacy.
An evening vigil of mourning, solidarity, and hope centered on the community’s loss and lived experiences around Mission Hospital. Gather in a church setting to grieve together and channel shared pain into collective power and advocacy.
An evening vigil of mourning, solidarity, and hope centered on the community’s loss and lived experiences around Mission Hospital. Gather in a church setting to grieve together and channel shared pain into collective power and advocacy.
Supportive peer discussion for the adoption constellation—adoptees, birth or first parents, and loved ones—centered on shared experiences and connection. A community-focused space for listening, processing, and mutual support.
Supportive peer discussion for the adoption constellation—adoptees, birth or first parents, and loved ones—centered on shared experiences and connection. A community-focused space for listening, processing, and mutual support.
Supportive peer discussion for the adoption constellation—adoptees, birth or first parents, and loved ones—centered on shared experiences and connection. A community-focused space for listening, processing, and mutual support.
Supportive peer circle for solo agers to build friendships, share resources, and reduce isolation through conversation and mutual encouragement. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a wellness center setting.
Supportive peer circle for solo agers to build friendships, share resources, and reduce isolation through conversation and mutual encouragement. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a wellness center setting.
Supportive peer circle for solo agers to build friendships, share resources, and reduce isolation through conversation and mutual encouragement. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a wellness center setting.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post Helene healing, connection, and reflection. Expect a judgement-free space to share, be heard, and reset together in community.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post Helene healing, connection, and reflection. Expect a judgement-free space to share, be heard, and reset together in community.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post Helene healing, connection, and reflection. Expect a judgement-free space to share, be heard, and reset together in community.
A free, evening online meditation space designed for moms to build a steady practice and pause hectic routines. Expect a calm, supportive circle for self care, sharing experiences, and cultivating balance at home.
A free, evening online meditation space designed for moms to build a steady practice and pause hectic routines. Expect a calm, supportive circle for self care, sharing experiences, and cultivating balance at home.
A free, evening online meditation space designed for moms to build a steady practice and pause hectic routines. Expect a calm, supportive circle for self care, sharing experiences, and cultivating balance at home.
A weekly in person circle that blends a short, accessible reflection with guided meditation that opens into quiet silence. Optional sharing afterward supports community connection for beginners and experienced meditators alike.
A weekly in person circle that blends a short, accessible reflection with guided meditation that opens into quiet silence. Optional sharing afterward supports community connection for beginners and experienced meditators alike.
A weekly in person circle that blends a short, accessible reflection with guided meditation that opens into quiet silence. Optional sharing afterward supports community connection for beginners and experienced meditators alike.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.
A free monthly BLIPOC affinity support circle centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience. Expect facilitated peer sharing and community care in a supportive, confidential setting.
A free monthly BLIPOC affinity support circle centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience. Expect facilitated peer sharing and community care in a supportive, confidential setting.
A free monthly BLIPOC affinity support circle centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience. Expect facilitated peer sharing and community care in a supportive, confidential setting.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ lived experience, shared storytelling, and mutual encouragement. A confidential, community-rooted space for reflection, coping strategies, and connection across identities.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ lived experience, shared storytelling, and mutual encouragement. A confidential, community-rooted space for reflection, coping strategies, and connection across identities.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ lived experience, shared storytelling, and mutual encouragement. A confidential, community-rooted space for reflection, coping strategies, and connection across identities.
A men’s circle focused on social health, compassion, and building meaningful human connection. Expect guided sharing and active listening practices that help you give and receive authentic support in a small-group setting.
A men’s circle focused on social health, compassion, and building meaningful human connection. Expect guided sharing and active listening practices that help you give and receive authentic support in a small-group setting.
A men’s circle focused on social health, compassion, and building meaningful human connection. Expect guided sharing and active listening practices that help you give and receive authentic support in a small-group setting.
Confidential peer-led 12 step meeting focused on hope, accountability, and healing for people seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Held in a church setting with a supportive, recovery-centered community.
Confidential peer-led 12 step meeting focused on hope, accountability, and healing for people seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Held in a church setting with a supportive, recovery-centered community.
Confidential peer-led 12 step meeting focused on hope, accountability, and healing for people seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. Held in a church setting with a supportive, recovery-centered community.
Peer-led support and resource sharing for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly (second and fourth Thursday) for conversation, coping strategies, and local community connection.
Peer-led support and resource sharing for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly (second and fourth Thursday) for conversation, coping strategies, and local community connection.
Peer-led support and resource sharing for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly (second and fourth Thursday) for conversation, coping strategies, and local community connection.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist teachings with group sharing to support healing from addiction and other addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, mutual accountability, and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist teachings with group sharing to support healing from addiction and other addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, mutual accountability, and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist teachings with group sharing to support healing from addiction and other addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, mutual accountability, and freedom from suffering.
Confidential men’s council centered on authenticity, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful circle. Guided reflection and presence-based practices build self-awareness and mutual support for navigating life challenges together.
Confidential men’s council centered on authenticity, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful circle. Guided reflection and presence-based practices build self-awareness and mutual support for navigating life challenges together.
Confidential men’s council centered on authenticity, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful circle. Guided reflection and presence-based practices build self-awareness and mutual support for navigating life challenges together.
Early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous gathering in a quiet church library, centered on peer-led sharing and recovery support. A steady, community-based meeting space for sobriety and mutual encouragement in Flat Rock.
Early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous gathering in a quiet church library, centered on peer-led sharing and recovery support. A steady, community-based meeting space for sobriety and mutual encouragement in Flat Rock.
Early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous gathering in a quiet church library, centered on peer-led sharing and recovery support. A steady, community-based meeting space for sobriety and mutual encouragement in Flat Rock.
Small-group ketamine assisted psychotherapy aimed at deep emotional processing and mental health support, with required pre-screening steps before participation. Emphasis on preparation and integration in a transformation-focused setting.
Small-group ketamine assisted psychotherapy aimed at deep emotional processing and mental health support, with required pre-screening steps before participation. Emphasis on preparation and integration in a transformation-focused setting.
Small-group ketamine assisted psychotherapy aimed at deep emotional processing and mental health support, with required pre-screening steps before participation. Emphasis on preparation and integration in a transformation-focused setting.
Peer-led discussion space for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners. Share coping strategies and concerns, exchange practical disease information, and build emotional support in a healthcare clinic setting.
Peer-led discussion space for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners. Share coping strategies and concerns, exchange practical disease information, and build emotional support in a healthcare clinic setting.
Peer-led discussion space for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners. Share coping strategies and concerns, exchange practical disease information, and build emotional support in a healthcare clinic setting.