
WNC MS Support Group
A peer-led gathering for people living with multiple sclerosis, plus family, friends, and care partners, focused on sharing lived experiences and coping strategies. Expect emotional support and practical disease information in a clinic setting.
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Peer-led conversation space for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners to share coping strategies, concerns, and lived experiences. Emphasis on emotional support plus practical disease resources and daily-life information.

Peer-led conversation space for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners to share coping strategies, concerns, and lived experiences. Emphasis on emotional support plus practical disease resources and daily-life information.
Peer-led conversation space for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners to share coping strategies, concerns, and lived experiences. Emphasis on emotional support plus practical disease resources and daily-life information.

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 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 conversation and mutual support for traumatic and non traumatic brain injury and stroke survivors, plus loved ones and caregivers. A community space to share coping tools, resources, and lived experience in recovery.

Peer-led conversation and mutual support for traumatic and non traumatic brain injury and stroke survivors, plus loved ones and caregivers. A community space to share coping tools, resources, and lived experience in recovery.
Peer-led conversation and mutual support for traumatic and non traumatic brain injury and stroke survivors, plus loved ones and caregivers. A community space to share coping tools, resources, and lived experience in recovery.
A welcoming coffee gathering creates space for LGBTQIA2S+ adults over 50 to build peer connections, share learning, find community resources, and reduce isolation through supportive conversation.
A welcoming coffee gathering creates space for LGBTQIA2S+ adults over 50 to build peer connections, share learning, find community resources, and reduce isolation through supportive conversation.
A welcoming coffee gathering creates space for LGBTQIA2S+ adults over 50 to build peer connections, share learning, find community resources, and reduce isolation through supportive conversation.

Learn somatic mobility techniques designed to improve voluntary muscle control, ease tremors and stiffness, and build balance and coordination for people living with Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or dystonia.

Learn somatic mobility techniques designed to improve voluntary muscle control, ease tremors and stiffness, and build balance and coordination for people living with Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or dystonia.
Learn somatic mobility techniques designed to improve voluntary muscle control, ease tremors and stiffness, and build balance and coordination for people living with Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or dystonia.

Arthritis Foundation–designed walking workshop focused on reducing joint pain while improving balance, strength, and walking pace. Practical tools and a self directed enhanced format help build confidence for safe, consistent physical activity.

Arthritis Foundation–designed walking workshop focused on reducing joint pain while improving balance, strength, and walking pace. Practical tools and a self directed enhanced format help build confidence for safe, consistent physical activity.
Arthritis Foundation–designed walking workshop focused on reducing joint pain while improving balance, strength, and walking pace. Practical tools and a self directed enhanced format help build confidence for safe, consistent physical activity.

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.

Memory Cafe
MoreA 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.
A community information session breaks down changes to North Carolina Medicaid under H.R. 1, helping residents understand healthcare policy and share practical updates in person or online.
A community information session breaks down changes to North Carolina Medicaid under H.R. 1, helping residents understand healthcare policy and share practical updates in person or online.
A community information session breaks down changes to North Carolina Medicaid under H.R. 1, helping residents understand healthcare policy and share practical updates in person or online.

Creative crafts, refreshments, and familiar singalongs celebrate Carl Sandburg’s local legacy in a welcoming gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners. Registration is required.

Creative crafts, refreshments, and familiar singalongs celebrate Carl Sandburg’s local legacy in a welcoming gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners. Registration is required.
Creative crafts, refreshments, and familiar singalongs celebrate Carl Sandburg’s local legacy in a welcoming gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners. Registration is required.

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.
Practical, discussion-based seminar for adults 55+ weighing whether to stay at home, downsize, or relocate as needs change. Covers planning steps, home suitability, and local support resources to make confident long-term housing choices.
Practical, discussion-based seminar for adults 55+ weighing whether to stay at home, downsize, or relocate as needs change. Covers planning steps, home suitability, and local support resources to make confident long-term housing choices.
Practical, discussion-based seminar for adults 55+ weighing whether to stay at home, downsize, or relocate as needs change. Covers planning steps, home suitability, and local support resources to make confident long-term housing choices.

Free food distribution and essential-resource access bring Buncombe County residents together in a welcoming community setting. Open to all, the market connects neighbors with practical support at no cost.

Free food distribution and essential-resource access bring Buncombe County residents together in a welcoming community setting. Open to all, the market connects neighbors with practical support at no cost.
Free food distribution and essential-resource access bring Buncombe County residents together in a welcoming community setting. Open to all, the market connects neighbors with practical support at no cost.

Get free, in-person help navigating health insurance options during a casual drop-in clinic in Black Mountain. A practical community resource for questions about coverage and insurance access.

Get free, in-person help navigating health insurance options during a casual drop-in clinic in Black Mountain. A practical community resource for questions about coverage and insurance access.
Get free, in-person help navigating health insurance options during a casual drop-in clinic in Black Mountain. A practical community resource for questions about coverage and insurance access.
Connect with women owned businesses, discover practical resources, and explore self care in a supportive gathering focused on learning, community building, and personal well-being.
Connect with women owned businesses, discover practical resources, and explore self care in a supportive gathering focused on learning, community building, and personal well-being.
Connect with women owned businesses, discover practical resources, and explore self care in a supportive gathering focused on learning, community building, and personal well-being.

Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.

Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.
Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.

Health and wellness practitioners connect with industry peers, potential collaborators, and referral partners in a free monthly professional meetup. Guest speakers and shared experience offer practical insights for growing local practices.

Health and wellness practitioners connect with industry peers, potential collaborators, and referral partners in a free monthly professional meetup. Guest speakers and shared experience offer practical insights for growing local practices.
Health and wellness practitioners connect with industry peers, potential collaborators, and referral partners in a free monthly professional meetup. Guest speakers and shared experience offer practical insights for growing local practices.

Peer-led 12-step recovery meeting focused on quitting nicotine in any form and maintaining long-term abstinence. A welcoming, low-pressure evening at a dedicated recovery club space where anyone with a desire to stop can participate.

Peer-led 12-step recovery meeting focused on quitting nicotine in any form and maintaining long-term abstinence. A welcoming, low-pressure evening at a dedicated recovery club space where anyone with a desire to stop can participate.
Peer-led 12-step recovery meeting focused on quitting nicotine in any form and maintaining long-term abstinence. A welcoming, low-pressure evening at a dedicated recovery club space where anyone with a desire to stop can participate.
Learn practical naloxone skills and overdose response techniques in a free, community-focused harm reduction training. Attend in person or join by Zoom to prepare to support neighbors in crisis.
Learn practical naloxone skills and overdose response techniques in a free, community-focused harm reduction training. Attend in person or join by Zoom to prepare to support neighbors in crisis.
Learn practical naloxone skills and overdose response techniques in a free, community-focused harm reduction training. Attend in person or join by Zoom to prepare to support neighbors in crisis.
