Calendar of Events

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Two-day Class – Wilkesboro (Wilkes County)

Goodwill Career Center 1616 Patton Avenue , Asheville, NC, United States

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. WRAP® is designed to: decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors; increase personal empowerment; improve quality of life; and assist people in achieving their […]

2023 Community Health Fair – Rowan County

West End Plaza 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury, North Carolina, United States

The Rowan County Health Department is planning a community health fair to be held on October 10, 2023, at the West End Plaza in Salisbury, NC. The time of the fair will be from 3 - 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this event and receive health information for FREE.

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CFAC Meeting – Region 1 (Virtual)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 1 Counties: Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246). Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 520 681 442#

Benchmarks Destination Conference 2023

The Cherokee Convention Center 123 Harrahs Service Dr., Cherokee, North Carolina, United States

This is Benchmarks groundbreaking conference on mental health, substance use disorders, IDD, and child welfare! They are thrilled to gather together experts, practitioners, researchers, and advocates to address the critical issues that intersect these domains. This conference serves as a platform for sharing knowledge fostering collaboration and advancing innovative approaches to enhance the well-being of […]

Into the Light Suicide & Mental Health Awareness Walk 2023 – Rowan County

Shuford Stadium on Catawbas Campus 2295 Yost St., Salisbury, North Carolina, United States

Help us bring mental health and suicide out of the darkness by joining us for this year’s Into The Light Suicide & Mental Health Awareness Walk. When you participate, you are remembering and honoring lives lost, joining in fellowship, addressing the stigma, gaining resources and supporting local, accessible mental health treatment programs and services.

Children’s Fair and Emergency Services Expo- Clay County

Clay County Rec. Center Ball Fields 333 Ballard Rd., Hayesville, North Carolina, United States

Bring your family out for a FREE afternoon of fun, adventure, and information! There will be community resource tables for families to receive free information about health, education, nutrition, and more. Jump into our bounce house and spend time together!

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CFAC Meeting – Region 2 (Hybrid)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 2 Counties: Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Transylvania, Yancey Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246). Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 986 538 336#200 Ridgefield Court - Suite 218, Asheville, NC 28806

13th Justice Forum 2023 – Buncombe County

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood St., Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Join Pisgah Legal on Tuesday, October 17th for their 13th Annual Justice Forum, featuring Matthew Desmond. The event will take place at the Sherrill Center, Kimmel Arena – UNC Asheville. The evening includes a ticketed, pre-event reception followed by the free Forum with Desmond as the keynote speaker. The evening concludes with Desmond in conversation with Pisgah Legal staff, […]

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CFAC Meeting – Region 4 (Hybrid)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 4 Counties: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Stokes, Vance Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246). Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 206 701 779#2929 Crouse Lane, Suite B, Burlington, NC 27215

Friends of Residents (FOR) in Long-Term Care Fall Virtual Gala

Virtual Event Virtual Event

FOR continues to advocate for quality long term care across our state facilities at a time of great change. This includes family/group homes, adult care homes, assisted living, nursing, and memory care facilities. They've been advocating vigorously at both the legislative level and locally for resident rights, improved funding for personal needs allowances and greater […]