Calendar of Events

When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be overpowering to individuals, negatively affecting one’s ability to function in daily life. This class focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and evidence-based treatment options. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Having extreme mood changes can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to function in life. This cycle is difficult to stabilize without proper treatment. This course looks at the causes, symptoms, and current treatment options for the older adult. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be overpowering to individuals, negatively affecting one’s ability to function in daily life. This class focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and evidence-based treatment options. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Having extreme mood changes can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to function in life. This cycle is difficult to stabilize without proper treatment. This course looks at the causes, symptoms, and current treatment options for the older adult. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be overpowering to individuals, negatively affecting one’s ability to function in daily life. This class focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and evidence-based treatment options. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be overpowering to individuals, negatively affecting one’s ability to function in daily life. This class focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and evidence-based treatment options. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Having extreme mood changes can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to function in life. This cycle is difficult to stabilize without proper treatment. This course looks at the causes, symptoms, and current treatment options for the older adult. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

This is a free in-person event at Mitchell County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This course examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternative treatments […]

Presented by the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs, the NC Dept. of Commerce NC Works Career Centers of Haywood, Jackson and Swain Counties and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians and proudly Sponsored by Harrah’s Cherokee Resort and Event Center Join us Tuesday July 9th, 2024 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at the Beautiful Harrah’s Cherokee […]

Participants will receive an overview of NC Innovations and the Registry of Unmet Needs. On July 9, 2024, participants will learn the steps to apply for the Registry of Unmet Needs as well as become familiar with some available services under NC Innovations.  This training's focus is for community members and community stakeholders. Trainers: Jennifer Irwin […]

This is a free event at Hudson Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course explores risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support others […]

When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be overpowering to individuals, negatively affecting one’s ability to function in daily life. This class focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and evidence-based treatment options. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be overpowering to individuals, negatively affecting one’s ability to function in daily life. This class focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and evidence-based treatment options. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be overpowering to individuals, negatively affecting one’s ability to function in daily life. This class focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and evidence-based treatment options. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Having extreme mood changes can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to function in life. This cycle is difficult to stabilize without proper treatment. This course looks at the causes, symptoms, and current treatment options for the older adult. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

The Urban Garden Tour and Tasting is an annual celebration and educational event hosted by Bountiful Cities. This event brings community members to the gardens Bountiful Cities manages. The Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities is FREE and open to everyone. - There will be educational activities for attendees - No cost to […]

This is a free in-person event at Jackson County Senior Center, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This course examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternative […]

This is a free event at Spruce Pine Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Conversations about suicide are not always comfortable; however, having the dialogue opens the door for help! This course focuses on warning signs, adaptive responses, and prevention methods […]

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training We can all save lives. Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis. In this training, community stakeholders will learn: -How to ask the right questions about suicide -How to persuade a person to get help -How to refer an individual to the right resource You can […]

This is a reschedule of the Spring Fling. This is a community-based health and wellness resource fair geared towards the Marion East Community. Join us at this event to receive free resources and giveaways!

Community-based health and wellness resource fair for the McDowell Community.

When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be overpowering to individuals, negatively affecting one’s ability to function in daily life. This class focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and evidence-based treatment options. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Having extreme mood changes can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to function in life. This cycle is difficult to stabilize without proper treatment. This course looks at the causes, symptoms, and current treatment options for the older adult. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

This is a free event at Enka-Candler Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. An individual can experience a crisis suddenly and without warning, especially when symptoms of a mental illness are involved. As a caregiver or responder, possessing skills that support […]

This is a free in-person event at Macon County Senior Services, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU's are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This course examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternative […]

This is a free in-person event at Leicester Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. A course designed to increase the understanding of neurocognitive disorders and dementia. The curricula will examine the four most diagnosed types of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) in older […]