The Compassionate Friends of Blue Ridge
Monthly grief support meeting for parents and family members coping with the death of a child. A quiet church setting provides peer connection, compassionate listening, and ongoing community resources for bereavement.
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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 support for parents and family members coping with the death of a child, centered on compassionate listening and shared healing. Recurring first-Monday gathering hosted at a Methodist church.
Peer-led grief support for parents and family members coping with the death of a child, centered on compassionate listening and shared healing. Recurring first-Monday gathering hosted at a Methodist church.
Peer-led grief support for parents and family members coping with the death of a child, centered on compassionate listening and shared healing. Recurring first-Monday gathering hosted at a Methodist church.
Warm, welcoming postpartum circle for mothers with babies newborn to 12 months, centered on open conversation about mental health, recovery, and early parenting. Includes baby-friendly attendance plus free drop-in childcare for a child-free hour to rest and connect.
Warm, welcoming postpartum circle for mothers with babies newborn to 12 months, centered on open conversation about mental health, recovery, and early parenting. Includes baby-friendly attendance plus free drop-in childcare for a child-free hour to rest and connect.
Warm, welcoming postpartum circle for mothers with babies newborn to 12 months, centered on open conversation about mental health, recovery, and early parenting. Includes baby-friendly attendance plus free drop-in childcare for a child-free hour to rest and connect.
Early morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the church library, centered on confidential peer support and shared recovery experience. Quiet, community-oriented gathering at an Episcopal church in Flat Rock.
Early morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the church library, centered on confidential peer support and shared recovery experience. Quiet, community-oriented gathering at an Episcopal church in Flat Rock.
Early morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the church library, centered on confidential peer support and shared recovery experience. Quiet, community-oriented gathering at an Episcopal church in Flat Rock.
Peer-led discussion on prostate health and prostate cancer, including treatment options, side effects, and up-to-date medical strategies. A supportive, community-centered meetup hosted in a church setting for sharing resources and experiences.
Peer-led discussion on prostate health and prostate cancer, including treatment options, side effects, and up-to-date medical strategies. A supportive, community-centered meetup hosted in a church setting for sharing resources and experiences.
Peer-led discussion on prostate health and prostate cancer, including treatment options, side effects, and up-to-date medical strategies. A supportive, community-centered meetup hosted in a church setting for sharing resources and experiences.
An intimate lightworker circle for intuitive readers, healers, and spiritual guides to share experiences, swap insights, and build peer support. Conversational, community-centered gathering in a library setting focused on connection and encouragement.
An intimate lightworker circle for intuitive readers, healers, and spiritual guides to share experiences, swap insights, and build peer support. Conversational, community-centered gathering in a library setting focused on connection and encouragement.
An intimate lightworker circle for intuitive readers, healers, and spiritual guides to share experiences, swap insights, and build peer support. Conversational, community-centered gathering in a library setting focused on connection and encouragement.
Peer-led gathering for solo agers focused on mutual support, conversation, and building lasting social connections. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a community wellness center.
Peer-led gathering for solo agers focused on mutual support, conversation, and building lasting social connections. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a community wellness center.
Peer-led gathering for solo agers focused on mutual support, conversation, and building lasting social connections. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a community wellness center.
A recurring peer-support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday each month for conversation, resources, and community connection.
A recurring peer-support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday each month for conversation, resources, and community connection.
A recurring peer-support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday each month for conversation, resources, and community connection.
Free monthly BLIPOC only peer support circle centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience. A confidential, community grounded space for sharing experiences and mutual care.
Free monthly BLIPOC only peer support circle centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience. A confidential, community grounded space for sharing experiences and mutual care.
Free monthly BLIPOC only peer support circle centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience. A confidential, community grounded space for sharing experiences and mutual care.
Two-year remembrance of Helene with personal stories, guided reflection, and space for community connection in a church setting. Family-friendly activities and light refreshments create a supportive, intergenerational gathering.
Two-year remembrance of Helene with personal stories, guided reflection, and space for community connection in a church setting. Family-friendly activities and light refreshments create a supportive, intergenerational gathering.
Two-year remembrance of Helene with personal stories, guided reflection, and space for community connection in a church setting. Family-friendly activities and light refreshments create a supportive, intergenerational gathering.
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 confidential, non judgmental recovery meeting centered on sharing personal experiences with marijuana use and listening in a supportive peer community. Emphasis on inclusivity across identities and all experience levels in recovery.
A confidential, non judgmental recovery meeting centered on sharing personal experiences with marijuana use and listening in a supportive peer community. Emphasis on inclusivity across identities and all experience levels in recovery.
A confidential, non judgmental recovery meeting centered on sharing personal experiences with marijuana use and listening in a supportive peer community. Emphasis on inclusivity across identities and all experience levels in recovery.
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.
Communal singing and remembrance on All Souls night, blending reflective songs with a gentle spiritual atmosphere. Neighbors gather to honor loved ones and ancestors in a chapel setting for shared memory and connection.
Communal singing and remembrance on All Souls night, blending reflective songs with a gentle spiritual atmosphere. Neighbors gather to honor loved ones and ancestors in a chapel setting for shared memory and connection.
Communal singing and remembrance on All Souls night, blending reflective songs with a gentle spiritual atmosphere. Neighbors gather to honor loved ones and ancestors in a chapel setting for shared memory and connection.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting centered on 12 step recovery, peer accountability, and hope for freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Anonymous discussion and mutual support in a church setting.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting centered on 12 step recovery, peer accountability, and hope for freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Anonymous discussion and mutual support in a church setting.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting centered on 12 step recovery, peer accountability, and hope for freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Anonymous discussion and mutual support in a church setting.
A free, 30 minute evening meditation space created for moms to build a consistent routine, practice self care, and reset from hectic days. Expect a supportive online circle for shared experiences, calm, and balance at home.
A free, 30 minute evening meditation space created for moms to build a consistent routine, practice self care, and reset from hectic days. Expect a supportive online circle for shared experiences, calm, and balance at home.
A free, 30 minute evening meditation space created for moms to build a consistent routine, practice self care, and reset from hectic days. Expect a supportive online circle for shared experiences, calm, and balance at home.
An intimate memoir launch and signing with Asheville author Renee Novotny, reflecting on her son’s ice climbing death through grief, unexpected signs, and a faith-tinged spiritual awakening. Quiet, heartfelt community gathering focused on loss, love, and enduring connection.
An intimate memoir launch and signing with Asheville author Renee Novotny, reflecting on her son’s ice climbing death through grief, unexpected signs, and a faith-tinged spiritual awakening. Quiet, heartfelt community gathering focused on loss, love, and enduring connection.
An intimate memoir launch and signing with Asheville author Renee Novotny, reflecting on her son’s ice climbing death through grief, unexpected signs, and a faith-tinged spiritual awakening. Quiet, heartfelt community gathering focused on loss, love, and enduring connection.
Peer-led online support space for LGBTQ+ folks centered on sharing lived experiences, building emotional resilience, and finding community connection. Expect guided check-ins, open conversation, and a confidential, affirming atmosphere.
Peer-led online support space for LGBTQ+ folks centered on sharing lived experiences, building emotional resilience, and finding community connection. Expect guided check-ins, open conversation, and a confidential, affirming atmosphere.
Peer-led online support space for LGBTQ+ folks centered on sharing lived experiences, building emotional resilience, and finding community connection. Expect guided check-ins, open conversation, and a confidential, affirming atmosphere.
Peer-led addiction recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with compassionate sharing and mutual support. A community space focused on empowerment, freedom from suffering, and ongoing accountability in recovery.
Peer-led addiction recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with compassionate sharing and mutual support. A community space focused on empowerment, freedom from suffering, and ongoing accountability in recovery.
Peer-led addiction recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with compassionate sharing and mutual support. A community space focused on empowerment, freedom from suffering, and ongoing accountability in recovery.
A free evening gathering centered on big-picture conversation about life after death and what comes next. Expect an intimate, discussion-driven meetup at a Southside community center with space for questions and personal reflection.
A free evening gathering centered on big-picture conversation about life after death and what comes next. Expect an intimate, discussion-driven meetup at a Southside community center with space for questions and personal reflection.
A free evening gathering centered on big-picture conversation about life after death and what comes next. Expect an intimate, discussion-driven meetup at a Southside community center with space for questions and personal reflection.