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Sitting in solitary confinement surrounded by nothing but cold concrete and his own thoughts, Kelby Trejo knew everything that his parents and teachers had told him was right. At 14 years old, he was regretting his choices. Kelby stared at his hands …

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Shandra struggled with drugs and alcohol for most of her life. She tried multiple times to quit, especially after the birth of her son six years ago but would always end up coming back to it. Even after attending different rehab programs over the …

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Jeremy has always loved helping his mother around the yard with hands-on work. A Vaya Health member with an intellectual/developmental disability, Jeremy has turned his passion for keeping busy outdoors into a business: Jeremy’s Lawn and Garden. He’s …

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Buncombe County families are invited to join Vaya Health for a free online film screening that shines a light on people who are using personal experiences with suicide to help others find the hope they need to stay alive.In …

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An elephant never forgets. Neither does Vidal. With a strong connection to animals, Vidal tends to relate people to the animal that he feels matches their personality. It’s something that’s come in handy as he illustrates the Happyland series of …

[Read more...] about Illustrating Happyland: Vidal brings a children’s book characters to life