
WNC MS Support Group
A peer-led conversation space for people living with multiple sclerosis, along with family, friends, and care partners, to swap coping strategies and real-life experiences. Expect emotional support plus practical disease-management resources in a clinical community setting.
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Peer-led discussion space for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners. Share coping strategies and concerns, exchange practical disease information, and build emotional support in a healthcare clinic setting.

Peer-led discussion space for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners. Share coping strategies and concerns, exchange practical disease information, and build emotional support in a healthcare clinic setting.
Peer-led discussion space for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners. Share coping strategies and concerns, exchange practical disease information, and build emotional support in a healthcare clinic setting.
Supportive peer circle for solo agers to build friendships, share resources, and reduce isolation through conversation and mutual encouragement. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a wellness center setting.
Supportive peer circle for solo agers to build friendships, share resources, and reduce isolation through conversation and mutual encouragement. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a wellness center setting.
Supportive peer circle for solo agers to build friendships, share resources, and reduce isolation through conversation and mutual encouragement. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a wellness center setting.

Monthly prostate cancer support forum for men and their caregivers, family members, and partners, centered on shared experiences, discussion, and practical resources. Held at a church community space on the first Tuesday of most months.

Monthly prostate cancer support forum for men and their caregivers, family members, and partners, centered on shared experiences, discussion, and practical resources. Held at a church community space on the first Tuesday of most months.
Monthly prostate cancer support forum for men and their caregivers, family members, and partners, centered on shared experiences, discussion, and practical resources. Held at a church community space on the first Tuesday of most months.

Peer-led stroke recovery support for survivors and caregivers centered on shared stories, coping tools, and encouragement. A welcoming community space focused on healing, resilience, hope, and ongoing recovery.

Peer-led stroke recovery support for survivors and caregivers centered on shared stories, coping tools, and encouragement. A welcoming community space focused on healing, resilience, hope, and ongoing recovery.
Peer-led stroke recovery support for survivors and caregivers centered on shared stories, coping tools, and encouragement. A welcoming community space focused on healing, resilience, hope, and ongoing recovery.
Practical dementia awareness training focused on understanding symptoms, improving communication, and supporting loved ones and caregivers. Hybrid lunch and learn with in person seating plus a Zoom option after registration for lunch and the link.
Practical dementia awareness training focused on understanding symptoms, improving communication, and supporting loved ones and caregivers. Hybrid lunch and learn with in person seating plus a Zoom option after registration for lunch and the link.
Practical dementia awareness training focused on understanding symptoms, improving communication, and supporting loved ones and caregivers. Hybrid lunch and learn with in person seating plus a Zoom option after registration for lunch and the link.
High-intermediate to advanced Spanish conversation practice led by a native speaker, with plenty of speaking time and real-world vocab. Meet new people while exploring Latin cultures in a welcoming, free community wellness setting.
High-intermediate to advanced Spanish conversation practice led by a native speaker, with plenty of speaking time and real-world vocab. Meet new people while exploring Latin cultures in a welcoming, free community wellness setting.
High-intermediate to advanced Spanish conversation practice led by a native speaker, with plenty of speaking time and real-world vocab. Meet new people while exploring Latin cultures in a welcoming, free community wellness setting.

Peer-led support and resource sharing for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly (second and fourth Thursday) for conversation, coping strategies, and local community connection.

Peer-led support and resource sharing for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly (second and fourth Thursday) for conversation, coping strategies, and local community connection.
Peer-led support and resource sharing for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly (second and fourth Thursday) for conversation, coping strategies, and local community connection.
Practical burnout prevention workshop with real life tools for managing stress, energy, and overwhelm, geared toward anyone feeling stretched thin. Casual dine and learn format at a wellness center with food provided and a supportive community vibe.
Practical burnout prevention workshop with real life tools for managing stress, energy, and overwhelm, geared toward anyone feeling stretched thin. Casual dine and learn format at a wellness center with food provided and a supportive community vibe.
Practical burnout prevention workshop with real life tools for managing stress, energy, and overwhelm, geared toward anyone feeling stretched thin. Casual dine and learn format at a wellness center with food provided and a supportive community vibe.

An evening vigil of mourning, solidarity, and hope centered on the community’s loss and lived experiences around Mission Hospital. Gather in a church setting to grieve together and channel shared pain into collective power and advocacy.

An evening vigil of mourning, solidarity, and hope centered on the community’s loss and lived experiences around Mission Hospital. Gather in a church setting to grieve together and channel shared pain into collective power and advocacy.
An evening vigil of mourning, solidarity, and hope centered on the community’s loss and lived experiences around Mission Hospital. Gather in a church setting to grieve together and channel shared pain into collective power and advocacy.
A hands on virtual reality simulation recreates sensory and cognitive challenges associated with dementia to build empathy and practical understanding. Evidence based training geared toward caregivers, families, and health professionals in a wellness center setting.
A hands on virtual reality simulation recreates sensory and cognitive challenges associated with dementia to build empathy and practical understanding. Evidence based training geared toward caregivers, families, and health professionals in a wellness center setting.
A hands on virtual reality simulation recreates sensory and cognitive challenges associated with dementia to build empathy and practical understanding. Evidence based training geared toward caregivers, families, and health professionals in a wellness center setting.

Peer-led 12-step meeting focused on quitting nicotine in any form and maintaining long-term abstinence. A welcoming recovery-circle format centered on mutual support, accountability, and sharing tools to stay quit.

Peer-led 12-step meeting focused on quitting nicotine in any form and maintaining long-term abstinence. A welcoming recovery-circle format centered on mutual support, accountability, and sharing tools to stay quit.
Peer-led 12-step meeting focused on quitting nicotine in any form and maintaining long-term abstinence. A welcoming recovery-circle format centered on mutual support, accountability, and sharing tools to stay quit.
Practical walkthrough of local health care coverage options with guidance on eligibility, plans, and next steps. A county social services setting with staff support geared toward Buncombe residents who want clearer answers and resources.
Practical walkthrough of local health care coverage options with guidance on eligibility, plans, and next steps. A county social services setting with staff support geared toward Buncombe residents who want clearer answers and resources.
Practical walkthrough of local health care coverage options with guidance on eligibility, plans, and next steps. A county social services setting with staff support geared toward Buncombe residents who want clearer answers and resources.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.

A community health fair focused on preventive care, with wellness screenings and access to local health resources in a clinic setting. Drop in for practical guidance, community connections, and support services aimed at healthier living.

A community health fair focused on preventive care, with wellness screenings and access to local health resources in a clinic setting. Drop in for practical guidance, community connections, and support services aimed at healthier living.
A community health fair focused on preventive care, with wellness screenings and access to local health resources in a clinic setting. Drop in for practical guidance, community connections, and support services aimed at healthier living.
Free live webcast career workshop focused on networking success, with practical job search guidance and strategies for building professional connections. Stick around after the session to meet recruiters from multiple organizations for real-time conversation and next steps.
Free live webcast career workshop focused on networking success, with practical job search guidance and strategies for building professional connections. Stick around after the session to meet recruiters from multiple organizations for real-time conversation and next steps.
Free live webcast career workshop focused on networking success, with practical job search guidance and strategies for building professional connections. Stick around after the session to meet recruiters from multiple organizations for real-time conversation and next steps.

Peer-led eating disorder recovery support with guidance from licensed therapists and specialized dietitians. An online space for sharing, coping strategies, and accountability focused on healing and wellness.

Peer-led eating disorder recovery support with guidance from licensed therapists and specialized dietitians. An online space for sharing, coping strategies, and accountability focused on healing and wellness.
Peer-led eating disorder recovery support with guidance from licensed therapists and specialized dietitians. An online space for sharing, coping strategies, and accountability focused on healing and wellness.

Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.

Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.

A 30 minute guided meditation sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q and A discussion with a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner instructions included, with in person and online attendance options.

A 30 minute guided meditation sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q and A discussion with a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner instructions included, with in person and online attendance options.
A 30 minute guided meditation sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q and A discussion with a founding teacher or facilitator. Beginner instructions included, with in person and online attendance options.

Peer-led recovery circle rooted in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with shared discussion to address addictive tendencies. A supportive, empowerment-focused community space for healing and freedom from addiction.

Peer-led recovery circle rooted in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with shared discussion to address addictive tendencies. A supportive, empowerment-focused community space for healing and freedom from addiction.
Peer-led recovery circle rooted in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with shared discussion to address addictive tendencies. A supportive, empowerment-focused community space for healing and freedom from addiction.

Weekly group sit centered on mindfulness practice in a quiet meditation center, with an option to attend by Zoom. A steady, community-oriented space for building consistent meditation habits in person or online.

Weekly group sit centered on mindfulness practice in a quiet meditation center, with an option to attend by Zoom. A steady, community-oriented space for building consistent meditation habits in person or online.
Weekly group sit centered on mindfulness practice in a quiet meditation center, with an option to attend by Zoom. A steady, community-oriented space for building consistent meditation habits in person or online.