Calendar of Events

Schizophrenia and Psychosis: Can this be real?

Avery County Senior Center 165 Schultz Circle, Newland, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. A curriculum designed to view schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders from the perspective of the individual experiencing the disorder.   The use of discussion and scenarios allows participants to learn interventions and strategies that provide supportive care to promote healthy outcomes. RSVP: amy.penley@vayahealth.com

Free

Schizophrenia and Psychosis: Can this be real?

Burke County Senior Center 501 N. Green St., Morganton, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. A curriculum designed to view schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders from the perspective of the individual experiencing the disorder.   The use of discussion and scenarios allows participants to learn interventions and strategies that provide supportive care to promote healthy outcomes. RSVP: jeffrey.dula@vayahealth.com

Free

The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications

Avery County Senior Center 165 Schultz Circle, Newland, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. As you attend this class you will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. […]

Free

The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications

Burke County Senior Center 501 N. Green St., Morganton, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. As you attend this class you will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. […]

Free

NC DHHS Webinar: BH/IDD Medicaid Transformation Tailored Plan

This webinar will share information on North Carolina's Medicaid transformation with a focus on Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plans. Specifically, it will provide an overview on what is happening in North Carolina, review key information about Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plans, and highlight what's next for beneficiaries.

NC DHHS Webinar: BH/IDD Medicaid Transformation Tailored Plan

This webinar will share information on North Carolina's Medicaid transformation with a focus on Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plans. Specifically, it will provide an overview on what is happening in North Carolina, review key information about Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plans, and highlight what's next for beneficiaries.

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ONLINE Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Workshop: 2-day

This class will be conducted online, requiring Internet, video and audio connection. WRAP® is an evidence-based self-management and recovery system developed by a group of people with mental health difficulties who struggled to incorporate wellness tools and strategies into their lives. There is no cost to attend. Click to register for this class. WRAP® is designed to: * […]

A Rainbow of Mental Health: An Introduction

South Iredell Senior Center 202 North Church St., Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. An introductory course designed to support an understanding of the most commonly diagnosed mental health related conditions in the aged population. This curriculum takes a person-centered approach to understanding classifications and care delivery. RSVP: jeffrey.dula@vayahealth.com

Free

A Rainbow of Mental Health: An Introduction

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. An introductory course designed to support an understanding of the most commonly diagnosed mental health related conditions in the aged population. This curriculum takes a person-centered approach to understanding classifications and care delivery. RSVP: terry.spencer@vayahealth.com

Free

Person (RE)ality: Why is Mine Different?

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. The reality of personality disorders is that they involve long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible and, though similar, no two ever look exactly the same.  This course defines personality disorder, explores different types and examines challenges associated […]

Free