The Compassionate Friends of Blue Ridge
A monthly peer-support circle for parents and family members grieving the loss of a child, centered on compassionate listening, shared stories, and coping resources. Quiet, community-focused gathering held at a church setting.
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Monthly grief support gathering for parents and family members navigating the loss of a child. A compassionate church-based circle focused on listening, shared stories, and ongoing bereavement connection.
Monthly grief support gathering for parents and family members navigating the loss of a child. A compassionate church-based circle focused on listening, shared stories, and ongoing bereavement connection.
Monthly grief support gathering for parents and family members navigating the loss of a child. A compassionate church-based circle focused on listening, shared stories, and ongoing bereavement connection.
Monthly prostate support forum for men, caregivers, family members, and partners to share resources, questions, and encouragement in a church meeting space. Meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July).
Monthly prostate support forum for men, caregivers, family members, and partners to share resources, questions, and encouragement in a church meeting space. Meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July).
Monthly prostate support forum for men, caregivers, family members, and partners to share resources, questions, and encouragement in a church meeting space. Meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July).
Interactive online training focused on practical crisis response and emotional support skills for community leaders. Learn simple, powerful strategies for reconnecting with others and offering peer support after hard times.
Interactive online training focused on practical crisis response and emotional support skills for community leaders. Learn simple, powerful strategies for reconnecting with others and offering peer support after hard times.
Interactive online training focused on practical crisis response and emotional support skills for community leaders. Learn simple, powerful strategies for reconnecting with others and offering peer support after hard times.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ identity, shared lived experience, and mutual encouragement. A confidential, affirming space for honest conversation, listening, and community connection from anywhere and beyond.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ identity, shared lived experience, and mutual encouragement. A confidential, affirming space for honest conversation, listening, and community connection from anywhere and beyond.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ identity, shared lived experience, and mutual encouragement. A confidential, affirming space for honest conversation, listening, and community connection from anywhere and beyond.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous 12 step recovery meeting centered on hope, accountability, and healing from addictive sexual behavior. Peer support and shared experience in a church setting for anyone seeking freedom and ongoing sobriety tools.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous 12 step recovery meeting centered on hope, accountability, and healing from addictive sexual behavior. Peer support and shared experience in a church setting for anyone seeking freedom and ongoing sobriety tools.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous 12 step recovery meeting centered on hope, accountability, and healing from addictive sexual behavior. Peer support and shared experience in a church setting for anyone seeking freedom and ongoing sobriety tools.
A peer-led space for people living with dementia and their care partners to share resources, coping tools, and encouragement. Recurring meetings on the second and fourth Thursday each month at the YMCA.
A peer-led space for people living with dementia and their care partners to share resources, coping tools, and encouragement. Recurring meetings on the second and fourth Thursday each month at the YMCA.
A peer-led space for people living with dementia and their care partners to share resources, coping tools, and encouragement. Recurring meetings on the second and fourth Thursday each month at the YMCA.
A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle for moms centered on building a steady practice, stress relief, and self care. Expect a supportive virtual space for sharing experiences, finding calm, and creating balance at home.
A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle for moms centered on building a steady practice, stress relief, and self care. Expect a supportive virtual space for sharing experiences, finding calm, and creating balance at home.
A free 30 minute evening online meditation circle for moms centered on building a steady practice, stress relief, and self care. Expect a supportive virtual space for sharing experiences, finding calm, and creating balance at home.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post-Helene healing, reflection, and reconnection. Settle into a judgment-free space to share, listen, and reset together in community.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post-Helene healing, reflection, and reconnection. Settle into a judgment-free space to share, listen, and reset together in community.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post-Helene healing, reflection, and reconnection. Settle into a judgment-free space to share, listen, and reset together in community.
A men’s circle centered on meaningful connection, compassion, and social health through guided sharing and listening. Emphasis on using personal power to give and receive authentic peer support in a safe, grounded space.
A men’s circle centered on meaningful connection, compassion, and social health through guided sharing and listening. Emphasis on using personal power to give and receive authentic peer support in a safe, grounded space.
A men’s circle centered on meaningful connection, compassion, and social health through guided sharing and listening. Emphasis on using personal power to give and receive authentic peer support in a safe, grounded space.
Early morning Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step meeting held in a quiet church library setting. A peer support circle focused on sobriety, accountability, and community connection.
Early morning Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step meeting held in a quiet church library setting. A peer support circle focused on sobriety, accountability, and community connection.
Early morning Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step meeting held in a quiet church library setting. A peer support circle focused on sobriety, accountability, and community connection.
A confidential men’s council centered on authentic connection, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful circle. Guided reflection and presence based practices build self awareness and mutual support for navigating life challenges.
A confidential men’s council centered on authentic connection, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful circle. Guided reflection and presence based practices build self awareness and mutual support for navigating life challenges.
A confidential men’s council centered on authentic connection, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful circle. Guided reflection and presence based practices build self awareness and mutual support for navigating life challenges.
Peer-led eating disorder recovery support with guidance from licensed therapists and dietitians. An online space for sharing, accountability, and resource connection for individuals seeking structured, professionally supported peer community.
Peer-led eating disorder recovery support with guidance from licensed therapists and dietitians. An online space for sharing, accountability, and resource connection for individuals seeking structured, professionally supported peer community.
Peer-led eating disorder recovery support with guidance from licensed therapists and dietitians. An online space for sharing, accountability, and resource connection for individuals seeking structured, professionally supported peer community.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma circle grounded in Buddhist teachings, using meditation and shared discussion to address addictive tendencies and build freedom from suffering. A supportive community space focused on empowerment and mutual accountability.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma circle grounded in Buddhist teachings, using meditation and shared discussion to address addictive tendencies and build freedom from suffering. A supportive community space focused on empowerment and mutual accountability.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma circle grounded in Buddhist teachings, using meditation and shared discussion to address addictive tendencies and build freedom from suffering. A supportive community space focused on empowerment and mutual accountability.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Free monthly peer support space for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and People of Color centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience. Community-led discussion and connection in a calm healing-practice setting.
Free monthly peer support space for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and People of Color centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience. Community-led discussion and connection in a calm healing-practice setting.
Free monthly peer support space for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and People of Color centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience. Community-led discussion and connection in a calm healing-practice setting.