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 LGBTQ+ support circle centered on sharing personal journeys, mutual listening, and practical coping tools in a confidential, affirming space. Designed for community connection and emotional support through an online meeting format.
Peer-led LGBTQ+ support circle centered on sharing personal journeys, mutual listening, and practical coping tools in a confidential, affirming space. Designed for community connection and emotional support through an online meeting format.
Peer-led LGBTQ+ support circle centered on sharing personal journeys, mutual listening, and practical coping tools in a confidential, affirming space. Designed for community connection and emotional support through an online meeting format.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous 12-step meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Peer support and recovery resources are offered in a church setting.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous 12-step meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Peer support and recovery resources are offered in a church setting.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous 12-step meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Peer support and recovery resources are offered in a church setting.
A free, evening online meditation sit designed for moms to build a steady practice, pause from hectic schedules, and cultivate calm and balance at home. Expect a supportive mom-centered circle for sharing experiences and mutual encouragement.
A free, evening online meditation sit designed for moms to build a steady practice, pause from hectic schedules, and cultivate calm and balance at home. Expect a supportive mom-centered circle for sharing experiences and mutual encouragement.
A free, evening online meditation sit designed for moms to build a steady practice, pause from hectic schedules, and cultivate calm and balance at home. Expect a supportive mom-centered circle for sharing experiences and mutual encouragement.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness-center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking mutual support, practical coping tools, and community connection.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness-center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking mutual support, practical coping tools, and community connection.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness-center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking mutual support, practical coping tools, and community connection.
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.
Peer support and practical conversation for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly (second and fourth Thursdays) in a community-focused YMCA setting.
Peer support and practical conversation for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly (second and fourth Thursdays) in a community-focused YMCA setting.
Peer support and practical conversation for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly (second and fourth Thursdays) in a community-focused YMCA 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.
An intimate lightworker circle for readers, healers, and spiritual guides to share intuitive insights and supportive conversation. Expect gentle energy healing themes, peer connection, and a calm library setting for grounding.
An intimate lightworker circle for readers, healers, and spiritual guides to share intuitive insights and supportive conversation. Expect gentle energy healing themes, peer connection, and a calm library setting for grounding.
An intimate lightworker circle for readers, healers, and spiritual guides to share intuitive insights and supportive conversation. Expect gentle energy healing themes, peer connection, and a calm library setting for grounding.
A professionally facilitated, no topics off limits support circle centered on trauma and addiction recovery alongside anyone seeking deeper healing. Expect active listening, emotional honesty, and a confidential space for mutual care and community connection.
A professionally facilitated, no topics off limits support circle centered on trauma and addiction recovery alongside anyone seeking deeper healing. Expect active listening, emotional honesty, and a confidential space for mutual care and community connection.
A professionally facilitated, no topics off limits support circle centered on trauma and addiction recovery alongside anyone seeking deeper healing. Expect active listening, emotional honesty, and a confidential space for mutual care and community connection.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
Facilitated peer sharing circle centered on trauma and addiction recovery where nothing is off limits and deep listening is prioritized. A supportive, confidential space for mutual healing and community connection, whether you’re in recovery or simply seeking support.
Facilitated peer sharing circle centered on trauma and addiction recovery where nothing is off limits and deep listening is prioritized. A supportive, confidential space for mutual healing and community connection, whether you’re in recovery or simply seeking support.
Facilitated peer sharing circle centered on trauma and addiction recovery where nothing is off limits and deep listening is prioritized. A supportive, confidential space for mutual healing and community connection, whether you’re in recovery or simply seeking support.
An evening of remembrance and healing centered on overdose awareness, with shared meals, gentle connection activities, and community story sharing. Recovery communities and allies gather outdoors to hold grief, solidarity, and hope together.
An evening of remembrance and healing centered on overdose awareness, with shared meals, gentle connection activities, and community story sharing. Recovery communities and allies gather outdoors to hold grief, solidarity, and hope together.
An evening of remembrance and healing centered on overdose awareness, with shared meals, gentle connection activities, and community story sharing. Recovery communities and allies gather outdoors to hold grief, solidarity, and hope together.
An early Alcoholics Anonymous meeting set in a quiet church library space, centered on peer support, anonymity, and shared recovery stories. A calm, community-oriented gathering for sober connection and accountability.
An early Alcoholics Anonymous meeting set in a quiet church library space, centered on peer support, anonymity, and shared recovery stories. A calm, community-oriented gathering for sober connection and accountability.
An early Alcoholics Anonymous meeting set in a quiet church library space, centered on peer support, anonymity, and shared recovery stories. A calm, community-oriented gathering for sober connection and accountability.
Professionally facilitated peer support space for trauma and addiction recovery, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Open ended sharing with no off limits topics emphasizes deep listening, mutual care, and collective healing.
Professionally facilitated peer support space for trauma and addiction recovery, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Open ended sharing with no off limits topics emphasizes deep listening, mutual care, and collective healing.
Professionally facilitated peer support space for trauma and addiction recovery, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Open ended sharing with no off limits topics emphasizes deep listening, mutual care, and collective healing.
Peer-led conversation on prostate health and cancer, covering treatment options, side effects, and emerging medical strategies. A supportive, confidential meetup centered on shared experience and practical coping tools.
Peer-led conversation on prostate health and cancer, covering treatment options, side effects, and emerging medical strategies. A supportive, confidential meetup centered on shared experience and practical coping tools.
Peer-led conversation on prostate health and cancer, covering treatment options, side effects, and emerging medical strategies. A supportive, confidential meetup centered on shared experience and practical coping tools.
Professionally facilitated peer support circle centered on healing from trauma and addiction, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Expect deeply listened to sharing with no off limits topics in a respectful, inclusive space.
Professionally facilitated peer support circle centered on healing from trauma and addiction, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Expect deeply listened to sharing with no off limits topics in a respectful, inclusive space.
Professionally facilitated peer support circle centered on healing from trauma and addiction, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Expect deeply listened to sharing with no off limits topics in a respectful, inclusive space.
Twice-monthly Christian harmony sing with group vocal parts and sacred repertoire in a church meeting room near the driveway entrance. Songbooks are available to borrow or buy, and beginners are welcome.
Twice-monthly Christian harmony sing with group vocal parts and sacred repertoire in a church meeting room near the driveway entrance. Songbooks are available to borrow or buy, and beginners are welcome.
Twice-monthly Christian harmony sing with group vocal parts and sacred repertoire in a church meeting room near the driveway entrance. Songbooks are available to borrow or buy, and beginners are welcome.
A confidential men’s council centered on authentic connection, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful circle. Guided reflection and presence-based practices support self-awareness, emotional grounding, and mutual support through life’s challenges.
A confidential men’s council centered on authentic connection, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful circle. Guided reflection and presence-based practices support self-awareness, emotional grounding, and mutual support through life’s challenges.
A confidential men’s council centered on authentic connection, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful circle. Guided reflection and presence-based practices support self-awareness, emotional grounding, and mutual support through life’s challenges.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.