Calendar of Events

The Many Uses of Antidepressant Medications – WGAMHST

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event at Hudson Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Antidepressants treat depression, but did you realize there are other uses for this medication? This course will examine the traditional use of antidepressant medications, potential side effects, and administration […]

Free

Antipsychotics: Indications, Risks and Challenges EGAMHST

Yadkin County Public Library 233 E. Main St.,, Yadkinville, NC, United States

The utilization of antipsychotic medications is accompanied by many challenges when treating older individuals. This course will focus on the classifications of medication, indications for use, and potential side effects. Emphasis will be on the vulnerabilities of using antipsychotics for this demographic. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. […]

Free

Understanding Schizophrenia and Psychosis EGAMHST

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

People living with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have been misunderstood throughout history. In this presentation, the focus is on the manifestation of symptoms, causality, and risk factors. We’ll also explore ways to support and treat an individual experiencing psychosis. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

Free

Understanding Schizophrenia and Psychosis EGAMHST

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

People living with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have been misunderstood throughout history. In this presentation, the focus is on the manifestation of symptoms, causality, and risk factors. We’ll also explore ways to support and treat an individual experiencing psychosis. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

Free

Webinar: The Many Uses of Antidepressant Medications – WGAMHST

Antidepressants treat depression, but did you realize there are other uses for this medication? This course will examine the traditional use of antidepressant medications, potential side effects, and administration protocols. Off-label possibilities are also considered with a focus on the older population. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. […]

Free

Little Folks Festival 2023

Mount Olive Elementary School 2145 Chestnut Grove Road, King, North Carolina, United States

Stokes Partnership for Children (SPC) will host the twentieth annual Little Folks Festival on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Mt. Olive Elementary in King, N.C., from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Little Folks Festival is a school readiness forum for young children and families, with a focus on early care and education, literacy, family […]

Antipsychotics: Indications, Risks and Challenges EGAMHST

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

The utilization of antipsychotic medications is accompanied by many challenges when treating older individuals. This course will focus on the classifications of medication, indications for use, and potential side effects. Emphasis will be on the vulnerabilities of using antipsychotics for this demographic. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. […]

Free

Antipsychotics: Indications, Risks and Challenges EGAMHST

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

The utilization of antipsychotic medications is accompanied by many challenges when treating older individuals. This course will focus on the classifications of medication, indications for use, and potential side effects. Emphasis will be on the vulnerabilities of using antipsychotics for this demographic. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. […]

Free

Spring Fling Carnival 2023

Courthouse Park 101 W. Main Avenue, Taylorsville, North Carolina, United States

This event will provide families and young children a safe and fun evening together while connecting families and agencies to increase community awareness. The central theme this year is “Carnival.” Alexander County Partnership for Children will be providing inflatables, LICC will be sponsoring a snow cone vendor, and there will even be a train coming […]

Transylvania County Kindergarten Rally 2023

1078 Ecusta Rd 1078 Ecusta Rd., Brevard, North Carolina, United States

This is such an exciting time for children and families as registration for kindergarten kicks off. There are multiple opportunities for the children in Transylvania County, and this event will showcase that to the families.