
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.

A slow, gentle grief-support walk designed for widows and widowers, set among streamside trails and garden paths. Peer-led companionship creates space for remembrance, open-hearted sharing, and quiet reflection in nature.

A slow, gentle grief-support walk designed for widows and widowers, set among streamside trails and garden paths. Peer-led companionship creates space for remembrance, open-hearted sharing, and quiet reflection in nature.
A slow, gentle grief-support walk designed for widows and widowers, set among streamside trails and garden paths. Peer-led companionship creates space for remembrance, open-hearted sharing, and quiet reflection in nature.

Community members walk together to raise funds for suicide prevention research, advocacy, and school and workplace education across North Carolina, bringing hope to people affected by suicide.

Community members walk together to raise funds for suicide prevention research, advocacy, and school and workplace education across North Carolina, bringing hope to people affected by suicide.
Community members walk together to raise funds for suicide prevention research, advocacy, and school and workplace education across North Carolina, bringing hope to people affected by suicide.

A welcoming, inclusive space for mothers to share postpartum experiences and build peer connections, with babies up to 12 months welcome. Free drop-in childcare offers time to rest and reflect.

A welcoming, inclusive space for mothers to share postpartum experiences and build peer connections, with babies up to 12 months welcome. Free drop-in childcare offers time to rest and reflect.
A welcoming, inclusive space for mothers to share postpartum experiences and build peer connections, with babies up to 12 months welcome. Free drop-in childcare offers time to rest and reflect.

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.

Adult caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find peer support around the challenges of caring for loved ones. The gathering takes place in a Madison County public library.

Adult caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find peer support around the challenges of caring for loved ones. The gathering takes place in a Madison County public library.
Adult caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find peer support around the challenges of caring for loved ones. The gathering takes place in a Madison County public library.

Peer-led support and shared resources for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly in a welcoming YMCA setting for conversation, guidance, and community connection.

Peer-led support and shared resources for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly in a welcoming YMCA setting for conversation, guidance, and community connection.
Peer-led support and shared resources for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly in a welcoming YMCA setting for conversation, guidance, and community connection.

Confidential 12 step peer support meeting focused on recovery from addictive sexual behavior, emphasizing hope, healing, and accountability. Anonymous sharing and community connection in a church setting.

Confidential 12 step peer support meeting focused on recovery from addictive sexual behavior, emphasizing hope, healing, and accountability. Anonymous sharing and community connection in a church setting.
Confidential 12 step peer support meeting focused on recovery from addictive sexual behavior, emphasizing hope, healing, and accountability. Anonymous sharing and community connection in a church setting.

Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ lived experience, identity, and resilience. A confidential, affirming space for sharing stories, listening deeply, and building community connection and coping tools.

Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ lived experience, identity, and resilience. A confidential, affirming space for sharing stories, listening deeply, and building community connection and coping tools.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ lived experience, identity, and resilience. A confidential, affirming space for sharing stories, listening deeply, and building community connection and coping tools.

Expectant and new parents share pregnancy and early parenthood experiences in a relaxed, supportive gathering. Babies ages 0–18 months can explore vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys.

Expectant and new parents share pregnancy and early parenthood experiences in a relaxed, supportive gathering. Babies ages 0–18 months can explore vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys.
Expectant and new parents share pregnancy and early parenthood experiences in a relaxed, supportive gathering. Babies ages 0–18 months can explore vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys.

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.

A free 30-minute evening meditation gives moms space to build a steady mindfulness routine, pause amid busy days, and share experiences in a supportive community focused on calm and balance.

A free 30-minute evening meditation gives moms space to build a steady mindfulness routine, pause amid busy days, and share experiences in a supportive community focused on calm and balance.
A free 30-minute evening meditation gives moms space to build a steady mindfulness routine, pause amid busy days, and share experiences in a supportive community focused on calm and balance.

A late-evening peer-support recovery meeting centered on marijuana abstinence, with time to share, listen, and grow in a nonjudgmental circle. Emphasizes an inclusive, supportive environment open to all backgrounds and recovery stages.

A late-evening peer-support recovery meeting centered on marijuana abstinence, with time to share, listen, and grow in a nonjudgmental circle. Emphasizes an inclusive, supportive environment open to all backgrounds and recovery stages.
A late-evening peer-support recovery meeting centered on marijuana abstinence, with time to share, listen, and grow in a nonjudgmental circle. Emphasizes an inclusive, supportive environment open to all backgrounds and recovery stages.

Early morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held in the church library, centered on 12 step recovery, peer support, and confidential sharing. A quiet, structured gathering for sobriety maintenance and community connection.

Early morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held in the church library, centered on 12 step recovery, peer support, and confidential sharing. A quiet, structured gathering for sobriety maintenance and community connection.
Early morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held in the church library, centered on 12 step recovery, peer support, and confidential sharing. A quiet, structured gathering for sobriety maintenance and community connection.

A welcoming monthly gathering connects people living with dementia and those supporting loved ones, offering peer support, shared understanding, and community connection in an accessible setting.

A welcoming monthly gathering connects people living with dementia and those supporting loved ones, offering peer support, shared understanding, and community connection in an accessible setting.
A welcoming monthly gathering connects people living with dementia and those supporting loved ones, offering peer support, shared understanding, and community connection in an accessible setting.
