The Compassionate Friends of Blue Ridge
Monthly grief support meeting for parents and family members coping with the death of a child. A quiet church setting provides peer connection, compassionate listening, and ongoing community resources for bereavement.
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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.
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.
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.
Facilitated peer discussion for the adoption constellation—adoptees, birth or first parents, and loved ones—centered on sharing lived experiences and mutual support. A welcoming evening circle hosted in a church setting for connection and understanding.
Facilitated peer discussion for the adoption constellation—adoptees, birth or first parents, and loved ones—centered on sharing lived experiences and mutual support. A welcoming evening circle hosted in a church setting for connection and understanding.
Facilitated peer discussion for the adoption constellation—adoptees, birth or first parents, and loved ones—centered on sharing lived experiences and mutual support. A welcoming evening circle hosted in a church setting for connection and understanding.
Warm, welcoming peer circle for postpartum mothers to talk openly about recovery, mental health, and early parenting with babies (newborn–12 months) welcome. Optional free drop-in childcare creates space for a child-free hour of rest, reflection, and connection.
Warm, welcoming peer circle for postpartum mothers to talk openly about recovery, mental health, and early parenting with babies (newborn–12 months) welcome. Optional free drop-in childcare creates space for a child-free hour of rest, reflection, and connection.
Warm, welcoming peer circle for postpartum mothers to talk openly about recovery, mental health, and early parenting with babies (newborn–12 months) welcome. Optional free drop-in childcare creates space for a child-free hour of rest, reflection, and connection.
Peer-led support and resource sharing for people living with dementia and loved ones providing care. Meets twice monthly at a YMCA for compassionate conversation, coping strategies, and community connection.
Peer-led support and resource sharing for people living with dementia and loved ones providing care. Meets twice monthly at a YMCA for compassionate conversation, coping strategies, and community connection.
Peer-led support and resource sharing for people living with dementia and loved ones providing care. Meets twice monthly at a YMCA for compassionate conversation, coping strategies, and community connection.
An intimate lightworker circle for intuitive readers, healers, and spiritual guides to share experiences, swap insights, and build peer support. Conversational, community-centered gathering in a library setting focused on connection and encouragement.
An intimate lightworker circle for intuitive readers, healers, and spiritual guides to share experiences, swap insights, and build peer support. Conversational, community-centered gathering in a library setting focused on connection and encouragement.
An intimate lightworker circle for intuitive readers, healers, and spiritual guides to share experiences, swap insights, and build peer support. Conversational, community-centered gathering in a library setting focused on connection and encouragement.
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.
A free 30 minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a consistent routine and reset from hectic days. Expect a supportive online circle focused on self care, shared experiences, and cultivating calm for home and family life.
A free 30 minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a consistent routine and reset from hectic days. Expect a supportive online circle focused on self care, shared experiences, and cultivating calm for home and family life.
A free 30 minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a consistent routine and reset from hectic days. Expect a supportive online circle focused on self care, shared experiences, and cultivating calm for home and family life.
Early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the church library, centered on peer-led sharing and sobriety support. A quiet, community-focused gathering in a Flat Rock Episcopal church setting.
Early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the church library, centered on peer-led sharing and sobriety support. A quiet, community-focused gathering in a Flat Rock Episcopal church setting.
Early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the church library, centered on peer-led sharing and sobriety support. A quiet, community-focused gathering in a Flat Rock Episcopal church setting.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness-center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking mutual support, practical coping tools, and community connection.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness-center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking mutual support, practical coping tools, and community connection.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness-center setting. Open to all caregivers seeking mutual support, practical coping tools, and community connection.
Peer-led gathering for solo agers focused on mutual support, conversation, and building lasting social connections. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a community wellness center.
Peer-led gathering for solo agers focused on mutual support, conversation, and building lasting social connections. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a community wellness center.
Peer-led gathering for solo agers focused on mutual support, conversation, and building lasting social connections. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a community wellness center.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ lived experience, sharing, and mutual encouragement. A confidential, community-focused space for identity exploration, coping tools, and connection with others in similar journeys.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ lived experience, sharing, and mutual encouragement. A confidential, community-focused space for identity exploration, coping tools, and connection with others in similar journeys.
Peer-led online support circle centered on LGBTQ+ lived experience, sharing, and mutual encouragement. A confidential, community-focused space for identity exploration, coping tools, and connection with others in similar journeys.
A confidential, non judgmental recovery meeting centered on sharing personal experiences with marijuana use and listening in a supportive peer community. Emphasis on inclusivity across identities and all experience levels in recovery.
A confidential, non judgmental recovery meeting centered on sharing personal experiences with marijuana use and listening in a supportive peer community. Emphasis on inclusivity across identities and all experience levels in recovery.
A confidential, non judgmental recovery meeting centered on sharing personal experiences with marijuana use and listening in a supportive peer community. Emphasis on inclusivity across identities and all experience levels in recovery.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
An intimate storytelling circle built around life paths, lived experience, and shared wisdom in a welcoming, conversational space. Expect reflective discussion, gentle listening, and supportive peer connection geared toward personal growth.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting centered on 12 step recovery, peer accountability, and hope for freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Anonymous discussion and mutual support in a church setting.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting centered on 12 step recovery, peer accountability, and hope for freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Anonymous discussion and mutual support in a church setting.
Confidential Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting centered on 12 step recovery, peer accountability, and hope for freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Anonymous discussion and mutual support in a church setting.
Facilitated peer sharing circle centered on trauma and addiction recovery where nothing is off limits and deep listening is prioritized. A supportive, confidential space for mutual healing and community connection, whether you’re in recovery or simply seeking support.
Facilitated peer sharing circle centered on trauma and addiction recovery where nothing is off limits and deep listening is prioritized. A supportive, confidential space for mutual healing and community connection, whether you’re in recovery or simply seeking support.
Facilitated peer sharing circle centered on trauma and addiction recovery where nothing is off limits and deep listening is prioritized. A supportive, confidential space for mutual healing and community connection, whether you’re in recovery or simply seeking support.
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.
A free evening gathering centered on big-picture conversation about life after death and what comes next. Expect an intimate, discussion-driven meetup at a Southside community center with space for questions and personal reflection.
A free evening gathering centered on big-picture conversation about life after death and what comes next. Expect an intimate, discussion-driven meetup at a Southside community center with space for questions and personal reflection.
A free evening gathering centered on big-picture conversation about life after death and what comes next. Expect an intimate, discussion-driven meetup at a Southside community center with space for questions and personal reflection.
Professionally facilitated peer support space for trauma and addiction recovery, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Open ended sharing with no off limits topics emphasizes deep listening, mutual care, and collective healing.
Professionally facilitated peer support space for trauma and addiction recovery, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Open ended sharing with no off limits topics emphasizes deep listening, mutual care, and collective healing.
Professionally facilitated peer support space for trauma and addiction recovery, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Open ended sharing with no off limits topics emphasizes deep listening, mutual care, and collective healing.
Peer-led conversation on prostate health and cancer, covering treatment options, side effects, and emerging medical strategies. A supportive, confidential meetup centered on shared experience and practical coping tools.
Peer-led conversation on prostate health and cancer, covering treatment options, side effects, and emerging medical strategies. A supportive, confidential meetup centered on shared experience and practical coping tools.
Peer-led conversation on prostate health and cancer, covering treatment options, side effects, and emerging medical strategies. A supportive, confidential meetup centered on shared experience and practical coping tools.
Professionally facilitated peer support circle centered on healing from trauma and addiction, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Expect deeply listened to sharing with no off limits topics in a respectful, inclusive space.
Professionally facilitated peer support circle centered on healing from trauma and addiction, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Expect deeply listened to sharing with no off limits topics in a respectful, inclusive space.
Professionally facilitated peer support circle centered on healing from trauma and addiction, welcoming both those in recovery and allies. Expect deeply listened to sharing with no off limits topics in a respectful, inclusive space.