FREE NARCAN TRAINING w/ Sunrise Recovery (in-person and zoom)
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, rescue response, and intranasal administration; free quarterly sessions with hybrid in-person and Zoom options for community harm-reduction readiness.
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Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with Sunrise Recovery, plus trauma informed harm reduction basics, local overdose response strategies, and connections to community resources; free, beginner friendly instruction hosted by AmeriHealth Caritas.

Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with Sunrise Recovery, plus trauma informed harm reduction basics, local overdose response strategies, and connections to community resources; free, beginner friendly instruction hosted by AmeriHealth Caritas.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with Sunrise Recovery, plus trauma informed harm reduction basics, local overdose response strategies, and connections to community resources; free, beginner friendly instruction hosted by AmeriHealth Caritas.
Two-day training teaching adults how to recognize and respond to youth mental health crises and substance use challenges; participants must register for both days at AmeriHealth Caritas Asheville Wellness Center.
Two-day training teaching adults how to recognize and respond to youth mental health crises and substance use challenges; participants must register for both days at AmeriHealth Caritas Asheville Wellness Center.
Two-day training teaching adults how to recognize and respond to youth mental health crises and substance use challenges; participants must register for both days at AmeriHealth Caritas Asheville Wellness Center.

Peer support group for caregivers centered on shared experiences, resilience-building conversations, and practical coping strategies to support healing during the recovery journey in a welcoming, nonjudgmental community setting.

Peer support group for caregivers centered on shared experiences, resilience-building conversations, and practical coping strategies to support healing during the recovery journey in a welcoming, nonjudgmental community setting.
Peer support group for caregivers centered on shared experiences, resilience-building conversations, and practical coping strategies to support healing during the recovery journey in a welcoming, nonjudgmental community setting.
Free hour of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness led by a local instructor, focusing on accessible breathwork and guided relaxation for all levels in a community wellness center.
Free hour of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness led by a local instructor, focusing on accessible breathwork and guided relaxation for all levels in a community wellness center.
Free hour of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness led by a local instructor, focusing on accessible breathwork and guided relaxation for all levels in a community wellness center.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.
Casual Spanish conversation led by a native speaker focusing on cultural topics and real life dialogue for high intermediate to advanced learners, a free drop in session for language practice and social connection.
Casual Spanish conversation led by a native speaker focusing on cultural topics and real life dialogue for high intermediate to advanced learners, a free drop in session for language practice and social connection.
Casual Spanish conversation led by a native speaker focusing on cultural topics and real life dialogue for high intermediate to advanced learners, a free drop in session for language practice and social connection.
Hands-on CPR and AED training covering infant, child, and adult emergency protocols, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and automated external defibrillator use, with AHA aligned certification and practice scenarios for caregivers and parents.
Hands-on CPR and AED training covering infant, child, and adult emergency protocols, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and automated external defibrillator use, with AHA aligned certification and practice scenarios for caregivers and parents.
Hands-on CPR and AED training covering infant, child, and adult emergency protocols, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and automated external defibrillator use, with AHA aligned certification and practice scenarios for caregivers and parents.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

Gentle community yoga and guided mindfulness led by a local instructor, blending breath-centered hatha flow, meditation, and short relaxation; a free one-hour class at a neighborhood wellness and opportunity center.

Gentle community yoga and guided mindfulness led by a local instructor, blending breath-centered hatha flow, meditation, and short relaxation; a free one-hour class at a neighborhood wellness and opportunity center.
Gentle community yoga and guided mindfulness led by a local instructor, blending breath-centered hatha flow, meditation, and short relaxation; a free one-hour class at a neighborhood wellness and opportunity center.

Community focused hands only compression only CPR training to boost bystander response through coached practice stations and volunteer roles during a statewide mass training effort; drop in skill building sessions for adults and teens.

Community focused hands only compression only CPR training to boost bystander response through coached practice stations and volunteer roles during a statewide mass training effort; drop in skill building sessions for adults and teens.
Community focused hands only compression only CPR training to boost bystander response through coached practice stations and volunteer roles during a statewide mass training effort; drop in skill building sessions for adults and teens.
Peer-led support gatherings for solo agers to build connection, share resources, and reduce isolation at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness Center; recurring first and third Mondays for older adults seeking community and practical support.
Peer-led support gatherings for solo agers to build connection, share resources, and reduce isolation at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness Center; recurring first and third Mondays for older adults seeking community and practical support.
Peer-led support gatherings for solo agers to build connection, share resources, and reduce isolation at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness Center; recurring first and third Mondays for older adults seeking community and practical support.

Gentle therapeutic yoga led by a C-IAYT yoga therapist integrates 12 step recovery principles and breathing exercises to build coping skills for substance use and behavioral health concerns; beginner friendly and substance free.

Gentle therapeutic yoga led by a C-IAYT yoga therapist integrates 12 step recovery principles and breathing exercises to build coping skills for substance use and behavioral health concerns; beginner friendly and substance free.
Gentle therapeutic yoga led by a C-IAYT yoga therapist integrates 12 step recovery principles and breathing exercises to build coping skills for substance use and behavioral health concerns; beginner friendly and substance free.
Practical symptom-management strategies and medication, mobility, and caregiver tips in a hybrid live webinar; in-person participants receive lunch, plus dedicated Q&A and local resource referrals.
Practical symptom-management strategies and medication, mobility, and caregiver tips in a hybrid live webinar; in-person participants receive lunch, plus dedicated Q&A and local resource referrals.
Practical symptom-management strategies and medication, mobility, and caregiver tips in a hybrid live webinar; in-person participants receive lunch, plus dedicated Q&A and local resource referrals.

Casual, free business networking for Asheville professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and local growth at AmeriHealth Caritas’ Wellness and Opportunity Center; recurring monthly with an intimate 35 to 50 attendees.

Casual, free business networking for Asheville professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and local growth at AmeriHealth Caritas’ Wellness and Opportunity Center; recurring monthly with an intimate 35 to 50 attendees.
Casual, free business networking for Asheville professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and local growth at AmeriHealth Caritas’ Wellness and Opportunity Center; recurring monthly with an intimate 35 to 50 attendees.
Practical, motivational job-search strategies and resilience tools to navigate unemployment, with resume and interview guidance from author Jeff Percival and on-site NCWorks resource referrals for local jobseekers.
Practical, motivational job-search strategies and resilience tools to navigate unemployment, with resume and interview guidance from author Jeff Percival and on-site NCWorks resource referrals for local jobseekers.
Practical, motivational job-search strategies and resilience tools to navigate unemployment, with resume and interview guidance from author Jeff Percival and on-site NCWorks resource referrals for local jobseekers.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Calming breathwork and guided meditation paired with gentle meditative movement create an embodied practice to manage stress. Group discussion and peer support cultivate shared resilience and accessible techniques for seekers at any experience level.

Calming breathwork and guided meditation paired with gentle meditative movement create an embodied practice to manage stress. Group discussion and peer support cultivate shared resilience and accessible techniques for seekers at any experience level.
Calming breathwork and guided meditation paired with gentle meditative movement create an embodied practice to manage stress. Group discussion and peer support cultivate shared resilience and accessible techniques for seekers at any experience level.
Practical financial education covering budgeting, credit building strategies, and savings basics, led by Self Help Credit Union in collaboration with WellCare to strengthen community members' money management skills and access to credit resources.
Practical financial education covering budgeting, credit building strategies, and savings basics, led by Self Help Credit Union in collaboration with WellCare to strengthen community members' money management skills and access to credit resources.
Practical financial education covering budgeting, credit building strategies, and savings basics, led by Self Help Credit Union in collaboration with WellCare to strengthen community members' money management skills and access to credit resources.

Peer led 12 step circle where members share experience, strength, and hope to quit nicotine, welcoming anyone with a desire to stop; confidential in person evening meeting at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club.

Peer led 12 step circle where members share experience, strength, and hope to quit nicotine, welcoming anyone with a desire to stop; confidential in person evening meeting at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club.
Peer led 12 step circle where members share experience, strength, and hope to quit nicotine, welcoming anyone with a desire to stop; confidential in person evening meeting at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club.

Peer support centered on stroke recovery and caregiver needs, emphasizing shared experiences, resilience, and practical coping strategies. Monthly hybrid meetings in person and via Zoom create a welcoming space focused on empowerment for survivors.

Peer support centered on stroke recovery and caregiver needs, emphasizing shared experiences, resilience, and practical coping strategies. Monthly hybrid meetings in person and via Zoom create a welcoming space focused on empowerment for survivors.
Peer support centered on stroke recovery and caregiver needs, emphasizing shared experiences, resilience, and practical coping strategies. Monthly hybrid meetings in person and via Zoom create a welcoming space focused on empowerment for survivors.