
WNC MS Support Group
Peer support and information-sharing for people living with multiple sclerosis, their families, and care partners at a senior primary care clinic, focusing on emotional support, practical coping strategies, and community connection.
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In-person support circle for people living with multiple sclerosis, families, and care partners to share experiences, receive emotional support, and learn practical coping strategies and disease related information in a welcoming clinical setting.

In-person support circle for people living with multiple sclerosis, families, and care partners to share experiences, receive emotional support, and learn practical coping strategies and disease related information in a welcoming clinical setting.
In-person support circle for people living with multiple sclerosis, families, and care partners to share experiences, receive emotional support, and learn practical coping strategies and disease related information in a welcoming clinical 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.
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-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.

Supportive, facilitated meetings for people living with dementia and their caregivers, focusing on practical coping strategies, emotional sharing, and connecting to local resources; meets the second and fourth Thursday each month in Candler.

Supportive, facilitated meetings for people living with dementia and their caregivers, focusing on practical coping strategies, emotional sharing, and connecting to local resources; meets the second and fourth Thursday each month in Candler.
Supportive, facilitated meetings for people living with dementia and their caregivers, focusing on practical coping strategies, emotional sharing, and connecting to local resources; meets the second and fourth Thursday each month in Candler.

Compassionate peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, hosted by Dementia Partners AVL at Asheville YMCA; meets 6–7 p.m. on the first and third Monday, free and open to all.

Compassionate peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, hosted by Dementia Partners AVL at Asheville YMCA; meets 6–7 p.m. on the first and third Monday, free and open to all.
Compassionate peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, hosted by Dementia Partners AVL at Asheville YMCA; meets 6–7 p.m. on the first and third Monday, free and open to all.

Supportive peer led gatherings for stroke survivors and caregivers focusing on shared storytelling, resilience building, and practical recovery resources at a healthcare affiliated community wellness center.

Supportive peer led gatherings for stroke survivors and caregivers focusing on shared storytelling, resilience building, and practical recovery resources at a healthcare affiliated community wellness center.
Supportive peer led gatherings for stroke survivors and caregivers focusing on shared storytelling, resilience building, and practical recovery resources at a healthcare affiliated community wellness center.
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.

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.

Open house inviting seniors and Medicare or dual eligible patients to meet providers, tour a welcoming clinic space, and attend 4:15 and 5:15 PM informational presentations about services and care options.

Open house inviting seniors and Medicare or dual eligible patients to meet providers, tour a welcoming clinic space, and attend 4:15 and 5:15 PM informational presentations about services and care options.
Open house inviting seniors and Medicare or dual eligible patients to meet providers, tour a welcoming clinic space, and attend 4:15 and 5:15 PM informational presentations about services and care options.

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.

Monthly in-person and online support meetings for men, partners, and families addressing prostate health, treatment side effects, and the latest medical strategies, with March guest Christina Mershell from UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.

Monthly in-person and online support meetings for men, partners, and families addressing prostate health, treatment side effects, and the latest medical strategies, with March guest Christina Mershell from UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.
Monthly in-person and online support meetings for men, partners, and families addressing prostate health, treatment side effects, and the latest medical strategies, with March guest Christina Mershell from UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.

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.

Biweekly evening peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, focusing on emotional connection, practical caregiving strategies, and resource sharing in a relaxed, accessible community room.

Biweekly evening peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, focusing on emotional connection, practical caregiving strategies, and resource sharing in a relaxed, accessible community room.
Biweekly evening peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, focusing on emotional connection, practical caregiving strategies, and resource sharing in a relaxed, accessible community room.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.

Peer-led 12-step meetings focused on nicotine cessation, held weekly on Thursday evenings via virtual platforms for people quitting smoking and vaping, with confidential group sharing and recovery tools.

Peer-led 12-step meetings focused on nicotine cessation, held weekly on Thursday evenings via virtual platforms for people quitting smoking and vaping, with confidential group sharing and recovery tools.
Peer-led 12-step meetings focused on nicotine cessation, held weekly on Thursday evenings via virtual platforms for people quitting smoking and vaping, with confidential group sharing and recovery tools.

Confidential, respectful men's council for slowing down, honest sharing, and guided reflection; presence practices foster self-awareness and mutual support among conscious men at WellSpring Wellness Center.

Confidential, respectful men's council for slowing down, honest sharing, and guided reflection; presence practices foster self-awareness and mutual support among conscious men at WellSpring Wellness Center.
Confidential, respectful men's council for slowing down, honest sharing, and guided reflection; presence practices foster self-awareness and mutual support among conscious men at WellSpring Wellness Center.

Peer-led online support group for people navigating eating disorder recovery, facilitated by licensed therapists and registered dietitians to offer clinical guidance, community support, and practical coping tools; registration required at avl.mx/es6.

Peer-led online support group for people navigating eating disorder recovery, facilitated by licensed therapists and registered dietitians to offer clinical guidance, community support, and practical coping tools; registration required at avl.mx/es6.
Peer-led online support group for people navigating eating disorder recovery, facilitated by licensed therapists and registered dietitians to offer clinical guidance, community support, and practical coping tools; registration required at avl.mx/es6.
Expert panelists discuss senior living options, care navigation, and local support services over an informal lunch at CenterWell River Hills, with time for audience Q&A and resource referrals for older adults and caregivers.
Expert panelists discuss senior living options, care navigation, and local support services over an informal lunch at CenterWell River Hills, with time for audience Q&A and resource referrals for older adults and caregivers.
Expert panelists discuss senior living options, care navigation, and local support services over an informal lunch at CenterWell River Hills, with time for audience Q&A and resource referrals for older adults and caregivers.

Peer-led weekly gatherings for people living with depression and bipolar disorder in a welcoming church meeting room, providing a free, confidential space for mutual support, coping strategies, and resource referrals.

Peer-led weekly gatherings for people living with depression and bipolar disorder in a welcoming church meeting room, providing a free, confidential space for mutual support, coping strategies, and resource referrals.
Peer-led weekly gatherings for people living with depression and bipolar disorder in a welcoming church meeting room, providing a free, confidential space for mutual support, coping strategies, and resource referrals.
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.
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.
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.