Calendar of Events

Child and Family Teams 1 Revised Training (CFT)

This free, virtual course provides 11 contact hours of training related to System of Care and the CFT process; gives parents, caregivers, and professionals an overview of CFT meetings from the family’s perspective; and teaches strategies and facilitation skills to support youth and families. To receive credit for the training, participants must attend both full […]

Free

Anxiety: Managing Nervous Energy W-HEART

Macon County Senior Services 108 Wayah St., Franklin, North Carolina, United States

This is a free in-person event at Macon County Senior Services, facilitated by the Vaya Health’s, Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART). Contact Hours 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 […]

Free

Communication 101 W-HEART

Mars Hill Public Library 25 Library St, Mars Hill, North Carolina

This is a free in-person event at Mars Hill Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health’s, Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART). Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend […]

Free

Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention

Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis. In this training, you’ll learn: How to refer an individual to the right resource How to ask the right questions about suicide How to persuade a person to get help The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out a few days prior to the […]

Free

Personality Disorders: Reaction to Interaction E-HEART

Caldwell County Senior Center 650A Pennton Ave.,, Lenior, North Carolina, United States

Supporting an older adult with a personality disorder can be challenging. This training looks atspecific personality disorders, what to expect, and treatment options. Also shared are tips used tomake interactions smoother and more effective. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health […]

Free

Neurocognitive Disorders: The Basics of Dementia E-HEART

Lawsons of Knightdale 1001 Mulford Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, United States

A course designed to increase the understanding of neurocognitive disorders and dementia. Thecurricula will examine the four most diagnosed types of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) in olderadults, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. Also included are intervention strategies tosupport adaptive care delivery. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s […]

Free

Diabetes

This diabetes training is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge about diabetes and essential self-management skills. The program aims to increase awareness and understanding of the condition, empowering individuals to take control of their health or better support those living with diabetes. This training is suitable for community stakeholders wanting to expand their knowledge […]

Free

Hoarding Disorder: Hidden Secrets W-HEART

Edneyville Branch Library 2 Firehouse Road, Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States

This is a free in-person event at Edneyville Branch Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health’s, Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART). Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Have you ever had a secret you were too embarrassed to share? Those who hoard may not disclose symptoms due to […]

Suicide and Aging…Conversations for Life! E-HEART

Alleghany County Public Library 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, North Carolina, United States

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 for aging individuals at risk of suicide. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health […]

Free

Suicide and Aging…Conversations for Life! E-HEART

Ashe County Public Library 148 Library Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

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 for aging individuals at risk of suicide. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health […]

Free