Welcome to
Vaya Health

Vaya Health is a public managed care organization (MCO) that prioritizes whole-person health. We manage Medicaid, federal, state, and local funding to connect the people we serve to health care services and supports. Our specialty is helping individuals with needs related to mental health, substance use disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities 
(I/DD), and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). 

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A little girl kisses her mother's cheek and the mother is smiling brightly for it.
Learn about the pioneers who helped shape mental health care for many minority populations.
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Vaya Health works with proven tobacco cessation programs to support you on your path to quitting.

Health Plans

Vaya Total Care
 Medicaid Services
(Tailored Plan)

You may qualify for Vaya Total Care Medicaid services if you: 

  • Have NC Medicaid or are eligible for it.
  • Have Medicaid in a county that Vaya serves.
  • Need care for a mental illness, substance use disorder, intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD), and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI). 
State-Funded
Services
(Tailored Plan)

You may qualify for State-funded services if you:

  • Don’t have insurance, or your insurance doesn’t cover enough
  • Live in a county that Vaya serves.
  • Need care for a mental illness, substance use disorder, intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD), and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI). 
NC Medicaid
Direct

You may qualify for NC Medicaid Direct services if you:

  • Live in North Carolina 
  • Have NC Medicaid or are eligible for it 
  • Are not enrolled in NC Medicaid Managed Care (such as a Tailored Plan or a Standard Plan.) 

Vaya Health serves 32 counties in North Carolina.

Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Caswell, Chatham, Cherokee, Clay, Franklin, Graham, Granville, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Person, Polk, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, Swain, Transylvania, Vance, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey.

Explore Our Resources

Take a Health Screening
Being mentally and emotionally strong is important to maintain your overall health. Take a screening today to see where you stand.

Improve Your Wellness
Your physical and mental health are closely connected. Learn how to have a healthier lifestyle and strengthen your resilience.

Walk-in Centers
Find a walk-in center near you and receive a same-day crisis assessment.

Latest News


ASHEVILLE, NC – July marks one year since Vaya Health launched its NC Medicaid Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Tailored Plan—called Vaya Total Care, designed to provide whole-person care […]

Jul 2, 2025

July is Minority Mental Health Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness about mental health in minority communities. This year, Vaya has chosen to highlight some of the pioneers of […]

Jul 1, 2025

June marks Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. It provides a time to talk about the mental and emotional pain that people with PTSD carry and what we can do […]

Jun 10, 2025

Upcoming Events

Our in-person and virtual events support the people, providers, and communities we serve. For the public, we offer educational workshops, local forums, and mental health awareness events to foster understanding and engagement. For providers, we deliver specialized training sessions, updates on industry standards, and opportunities to collaborate, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional care.