The Compassionate Friends of Blue Ridge
A peer support gathering offers compassionate connection for family members grieving the loss of a child. Monthly meetings provide space to share experiences and find understanding among bereaved families.
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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.
A gentle autumn walk through colorful grounds creates space for widows and widowers to connect, share grief experiences at their own pace, and find comfort in nature.
A gentle autumn walk through colorful grounds creates space for widows and widowers to connect, share grief experiences at their own pace, and find comfort in nature.
A gentle autumn walk through colorful grounds creates space for widows and widowers to connect, share grief experiences at their own pace, and find comfort 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.
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.
A free weekly peer-led gathering creates space for men and male-identifying people to connect, share experiences, and find supportive community.
A free weekly peer-led gathering creates space for men and male-identifying people to connect, share experiences, and find supportive community.
A free weekly peer-led gathering creates space for men and male-identifying people to connect, share experiences, and find supportive community.
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 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.
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.
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.
Peer-led, identity-affirming online support space for LGBTQ+ community members to share lived experiences, practice self-advocacy, and build connection. Emphasizes emotional support, confidentiality, and mutual care in a safe virtual setting.
Peer-led, identity-affirming online support space for LGBTQ+ community members to share lived experiences, practice self-advocacy, and build connection. Emphasizes emotional support, confidentiality, and mutual care in a safe virtual setting.
Peer-led, identity-affirming online support space for LGBTQ+ community members to share lived experiences, practice self-advocacy, and build connection. Emphasizes emotional support, confidentiality, and mutual care in a safe virtual setting.
A confidential men’s circle creates space for honest sharing, guided reflection, deep listening, and presence-based practice, supporting self-awareness, personal growth, and meaningful connection through life’s challenges.
A confidential men’s circle creates space for honest sharing, guided reflection, deep listening, and presence-based practice, supporting self-awareness, personal growth, and meaningful connection through life’s challenges.
A confidential men’s circle creates space for honest sharing, guided reflection, deep listening, and presence-based practice, supporting self-awareness, personal growth, and meaningful connection through life’s challenges.
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 welcoming social gathering for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.
A welcoming social gathering for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.
A welcoming social gathering for adults experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory loss and their care partners, with an optional activity and visits from registered therapy dogs.
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.
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.
Hands-on indoor fly-tying meet-up in Maggie Valley where anglers trade patterns and techniques, with materials on the table and plenty of time to tie for free. Community gathering held in honor of Bob Nanney.
Hands-on indoor fly-tying meet-up in Maggie Valley where anglers trade patterns and techniques, with materials on the table and plenty of time to tie for free. Community gathering held in honor of Bob Nanney.
Hands-on indoor fly-tying meet-up in Maggie Valley where anglers trade patterns and techniques, with materials on the table and plenty of time to tie for free. Community gathering held in honor of Bob Nanney.