
The Compassionate Friends of Blue Ridge
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.
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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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO and Duplo blocks during a welcoming, all-ages monthly gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO and Duplo blocks during a welcoming, all-ages monthly gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO and Duplo blocks during a welcoming, all-ages monthly gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.

Parents connect over coffee, refreshments, and conversation for peer support through the changing seasons of parenting. Children are welcome after preschool storytime, creating a family-friendly morning gathering.

Parents connect over coffee, refreshments, and conversation for peer support through the changing seasons of parenting. Children are welcome after preschool storytime, creating a family-friendly morning gathering.
Parents connect over coffee, refreshments, and conversation for peer support through the changing seasons of parenting. Children are welcome after preschool storytime, creating a family-friendly morning gathering.

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-morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held in the church library, creating a quiet, supportive space for peer-led recovery and mutual accountability. Ideal for early risers seeking consistent sobriety support and community connection.

Early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held in the church library, creating a quiet, supportive space for peer-led recovery and mutual accountability. Ideal for early risers seeking consistent sobriety support and community connection.
Early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held in the church library, creating a quiet, supportive space for peer-led recovery and mutual accountability. Ideal for early risers seeking consistent sobriety support and community connection.
The Men's Nest
MoreA free, weekly peer-led gathering creates space for men and male-identifying people to share experiences, build connection, and find mutual support in a welcoming community setting.
A free, weekly peer-led gathering creates space for men and male-identifying people to share experiences, build connection, and find mutual support in a welcoming community setting.
A free, weekly peer-led gathering creates space for men and male-identifying people to share experiences, build connection, and find mutual support in a welcoming community setting.
