Support & Community
Stroke Awareness Month Workshops
Join us for a series of free workshops focused on stroke awareness, prevention, and recovery.
These sessions are open to the community and designed to provide practical information and support.
Free and open to the community. Please register in advance where noted.
Black Mountain YMCA
Monday, May 11 · 1:30–2:30 PM
Reuter Family YMCA
Wednesday, May 13 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Asheville YMCA
Monday, May 18 · 3:00–4:00 PM
Ferguson Family YMCA
Tuesday, May 19 · 10:15–11:15 AM
AmeriHealth Caritas – Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, May 20 · 12:00 PM
Join us for a special lunch-and- learn session focused on stroke awareness and recovery. *Lunch provided.
👉 Register here: Stroke Awareness Lunch-and-Learn
🧺 Black Mountain Tailgate Market
Saturday, May 23 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Stop by our table to learn more about stroke recovery, connect with our team, and pick up resources.
Woodfin YMCA
Wednesday, May 27 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Questions or Registration:
Please register in advance for YMCA events.
For questions, contact Sadie at:
👉 ssimpson@ymcawnc.org
Support Groups
Stroke Survivor Support Groups
Meets: First Thursday of each month at 3p
Click link to join via Zoom: Life After Stroke Meeting
Online Support Group
In-Person Support Group
Meets: Second Tuesday of each month at 2 pm
Location: Angel Hospital, 124 One Center Ct, Franklin, NC 28734
Caregiver Support Group
A supportive space for caregivers to share, learn, and connect with others who understand the challenges of caring for a loved one after stroke.
Meets: Second Tuesday of each month at 2 pm
Location: Angel Hospital, 124 One Center Ct, Franklin, NC 28734