Health &amp; Wellness

Education & Advocacy, Partner Fund

Building Community Through Volunteering

By Butch Thompson | February 10, 2023

Building Community Through Volunteering With Val Walker, MS, Educator, Author Thursday, April 6, 1-2:30 PM Virtual (at your home) or In-Person at Land of Sky Regional Council, the YWCA...

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Announcement| BRP Announcement

Aging with Pride- a national survey

By Butch Thompson | February 1, 2023

An increasing focus is appearing regarding our aging LGBTQ+ elders and the need for more information. This survey is a bit different in that it is geared towards the...

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Education & Advocacy

Health & Wellness | Identity & Orientation

LGTBQ+ Open Enrollment Help

By Rosie Bullock | November 12, 2022

Healthcare Open Enrollment runs from Nov. 1-December 15th. Out2Enroll has provided a directory of free healthcare assisters to help ensure your plan covers lgbtq+ gender affirming care. The...

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Resource

Interested in becoming a foster parent?

By Rosie Bullock | October 13, 2022

TIPS-MAPP Starting October 18th 6pm-9pm and will run on Tuesday nights for 10 weeks. Email fostercare@caring4children.org

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Schools, Family & Youth | Health & Wellness

Service Projects

Stay Informed- Anyone can get Monkey Pox

By Butch Thompson | July 25, 2022

Monkeypox is transmitted person to person through direct skin-to-skin contact, having contact with an infectious rash, through body fluids or through respiratory secretions. Such contact often occurs during prolonged,...

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The 24th International AIDS Conference

By Butch Thompson | July 16, 2022

The 24th International AIDS Conference- July 29 - August 2 For the first time, the world’s largest conference on HIV and AIDS will be hosted in person in Montreal,...

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LGBTQ+ 55+ Community News

By Butch Thompson | July 12, 2022

Generation Plus, a program of Blue Ridge Pride, believes in sharing information with our regional community. Below are some updates on topics that affect our LGBTQ+ 55+ population. Livable...

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Monkeypox Facts

By Butch Thompson | July 7, 2022

Monkeypox, is circulating throughout countries across the globe and has been identified in North Carolina, including WNC. It is essential that residents know the signs and symptoms of monkeypox...

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Resource

Elder Abuse Awareness- It’s real and it’s scary

By Butch Thompson | June 14, 2022

Many of us know an elder and some of us are elders in the LGBTQ+ community. With aging comes some struggles. June 15th is a day to bring awareness,...

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Seniors & Retirees | Health & Wellness | Arts, Culture, Leisure

Resource

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

By Butch Thompson | April 4, 2022

...improve physical function, increase balance...

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Health & Wellness | Arts, Culture, Leisure

Put your body in motion and your psyche will heal itself.

By Butch Thompson | February 23, 2022

It's time to shake off the winter and dance. Shake your groove thing, shimmy, move to the beat. Each Saturday Karen Chapman invites you to join her in a...

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COVID may be a nightmare still, but we have never had so many tools for surviving and finding joy at a distance.

By Butch Thompson | January 10, 2022

Recognizing the struggles all have endured for 2 years now and realizing the isolation for many we hope to bring some ideas, suggestions and support to the community. If...

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News| Resource

National Alliance on Mental Illness – North Carolina

By blueridgepride | December 19, 2021

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness....

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Health & Wellness | Identity & Orientation

Unique Mental Health Challenges for the LGBTQI Community

By blueridgepride | December 19, 2021

This guide includes three sections: 1. mental health risk factors unique to members of the LGBTQI community; 2. How to find the right mental health professional; 3. A list...

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“…addressing trauma has been able to let me know that I’m ok and I can love myself.”

By Butch Thompson | December 10, 2021

If you missed it, our monthly Rainbow Inspiration brought another fresh, diverse and interesting story for our community. On December 1, World AIDS Day, we met Eric Holt. Eric...

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BRP News

Gay

Campaign for Southern Equality Releases Updated Trans In the South Guide

By blueridgepride | June 8, 2021

Campaign for Southern Equality launches it updated guide to over 400 Trans-Affirming medical and legal service providers in the South.

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Pride Portal

Seniors & Retirees | Health & Wellness | Communities & Politics

Blue Ridge Pride joins Buncombe County Age-friendly initiative

By Butch Thompson | December 17, 2020

We are proud to announce our involvement with Buncombe County's initiative Age-friendly Buncombe. Having a seat at the table helps to ensure the LGBTQ+ community is represented in planning...

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