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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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.
A gentle Blue Ridge Parkway trail walk creates space for widows and widowers to find grief support, share with peers, or move in quiet solidarity amid Asheville’s mountain scenery.
A gentle Blue Ridge Parkway trail walk creates space for widows and widowers to find grief support, share with peers, or move in quiet solidarity amid Asheville’s mountain scenery.
A gentle Blue Ridge Parkway trail walk creates space for widows and widowers to find grief support, share with peers, or move in quiet solidarity amid Asheville’s mountain scenery.
A welcoming space for people living with dementia and loved ones to share experiences, find connection, and access community support. Free meetings take place twice monthly.
A welcoming space for people living with dementia and loved ones to share experiences, find connection, and access community support. Free meetings take place twice monthly.
A welcoming space for people living with dementia and loved ones to share experiences, find connection, and access community support. Free meetings take place twice monthly.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ identity, self-expression, and mutual encouragement. A confidential, affirming space for sharing experiences, listening deeply, and building community connection across Asheville and beyond.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ identity, self-expression, and mutual encouragement. A confidential, affirming space for sharing experiences, listening deeply, and building community connection across Asheville and beyond.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ identity, self-expression, and mutual encouragement. A confidential, affirming space for sharing experiences, listening deeply, and building community connection across Asheville and beyond.
A supportive gathering for adult caregivers to connect around the practical and emotional challenges of caring for others. Share understanding and find peer connection in a welcoming public library setting.
A supportive gathering for adult caregivers to connect around the practical and emotional challenges of caring for others. Share understanding and find peer connection in a welcoming public library setting.
A supportive gathering for adult caregivers to connect around the practical and emotional challenges of caring for others. Share understanding and find peer connection in a welcoming public library setting.
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.
A welcoming peer-support gathering for adults caring for family members, with space to share experiences, discuss caregiving challenges, and connect with others navigating similar responsibilities.
A welcoming peer-support gathering for adults caring for family members, with space to share experiences, discuss caregiving challenges, and connect with others navigating similar responsibilities.
A welcoming peer-support gathering for adults caring for family members, with space to share experiences, discuss caregiving challenges, and connect with others navigating similar responsibilities.
Peer-led support circle for people living with dementia and those caring for loved ones, centered on sharing experiences and practical coping strategies in a welcoming community setting. Meets the second and fourth Thursday each month.
Peer-led support circle for people living with dementia and those caring for loved ones, centered on sharing experiences and practical coping strategies in a welcoming community setting. Meets the second and fourth Thursday each month.
Peer-led support circle for people living with dementia and those caring for loved ones, centered on sharing experiences and practical coping strategies in a welcoming community setting. Meets the second and fourth Thursday each month.
Confidential peer support circle for cannabis recovery with open sharing, active listening, and mutual accountability. Welcoming, nonjudgmental space for all backgrounds and stages of sobriety and personal growth.
Confidential peer support circle for cannabis recovery with open sharing, active listening, and mutual accountability. Welcoming, nonjudgmental space for all backgrounds and stages of sobriety and personal growth.
Confidential peer support circle for cannabis recovery with open sharing, active listening, and mutual accountability. Welcoming, nonjudgmental space for all backgrounds and stages of sobriety and personal growth.
A relaxed peer gathering for expectant parents and caregivers of babies 0–18 months to share pregnancy and parenting experiences. Babies can explore vinyl mats, instruments, and small toys; older siblings are welcome.
A relaxed peer gathering for expectant parents and caregivers of babies 0–18 months to share pregnancy and parenting experiences. Babies can explore vinyl mats, instruments, and small toys; older siblings are welcome.
A relaxed peer gathering for expectant parents and caregivers of babies 0–18 months to share pregnancy and parenting experiences. Babies can explore vinyl mats, instruments, and small toys; older siblings are welcome.
Explore common misconceptions about grief, how loss affects people differently, and healthy coping strategies for navigating bereavement in a free community learning program for adults.
Explore common misconceptions about grief, how loss affects people differently, and healthy coping strategies for navigating bereavement in a free community learning program for adults.
Explore common misconceptions about grief, how loss affects people differently, and healthy coping strategies for navigating bereavement in a free community learning program for adults.
Explore Celtic mythological archetypes and the movement of grief from rupture toward repair in a women’s circle rooted in oral storytelling, communal sorrow, and rites of passage.
Explore Celtic mythological archetypes and the movement of grief from rupture toward repair in a women’s circle rooted in oral storytelling, communal sorrow, and rites of passage.
Explore Celtic mythological archetypes and the movement of grief from rupture toward repair in a women’s circle rooted in oral storytelling, communal sorrow, and rites of passage.
A welcoming Buddhist practice circle combines Dharma discussion, spiritual sharing, instruction in Buddhist principles and meditation, and guided mindfulness for practitioners seeking connection and support on their path.
A welcoming Buddhist practice circle combines Dharma discussion, spiritual sharing, instruction in Buddhist principles and meditation, and guided mindfulness for practitioners seeking connection and support on their path.
A welcoming Buddhist practice circle combines Dharma discussion, spiritual sharing, instruction in Buddhist principles and meditation, and guided mindfulness for practitioners seeking connection and support on their path.
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.
A free online evening meditation gives moms space to build a steady practice, pause amid hectic routines, and share experiences in a supportive community focused on calm, balance, and self-care.
A free online evening meditation gives moms space to build a steady practice, pause amid hectic routines, and share experiences in a supportive community focused on calm, balance, and self-care.
A free online evening meditation gives moms space to build a steady practice, pause amid hectic routines, and share experiences in a supportive community focused on calm, balance, and self-care.
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.
SAA Meeting
MorePeer-led recovery meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for individuals seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. A confidential, community-based support space hosted at a local church.
Peer-led recovery meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for individuals seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. A confidential, community-based support space hosted at a local church.
Peer-led recovery meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for individuals seeking freedom from addictive sexual behavior. A confidential, community-based support space hosted at a local church.
Free monthly BLIPOC only support circle centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience-building. A confidential, identity-affirming space for peer connection and emotional support in a supportive wellness setting.
Free monthly BLIPOC only support circle centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience-building. A confidential, identity-affirming space for peer connection and emotional support in a supportive wellness setting.
Free monthly BLIPOC only support circle centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience-building. A confidential, identity-affirming space for peer connection and emotional support in a supportive wellness setting.
Recovery Dharma
MorePeer-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.
Practice self-connection through Internal Family Systems (IFS), exploring parts work and compassionate self-awareness in a group setting. The gathering centers personal reflection and emotional wellness in a welcoming community space.
Practice self-connection through Internal Family Systems (IFS), exploring parts work and compassionate self-awareness in a group setting. The gathering centers personal reflection and emotional wellness in a welcoming community space.
Practice self-connection through Internal Family Systems (IFS), exploring parts work and compassionate self-awareness in a group setting. The gathering centers personal reflection and emotional wellness in a welcoming community space.