Calendar of Events

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Two-day Training in Asheville

Goodwill Career Training Center 1616 Patton Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina, 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® […]

Dementia and Psychosis Behavior: What You Need to Know

Canton Senior Center 1 Pigeon Street, Canton, North Carolina, United States

In this class, case review and activities, are used to identify frequent challenging behaviors associated with dementia and psychosis. Participants review factors that may trigger behaviors and discuss prevention and […]

Free

Substance Use, Misuse, and the Opioid Crisis

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St. NE.,, Hickory, North Carolina, United States

Adults of any age can encounter problems with substances. This class details common substance use issues and tips for those caring for those individuals.

Free

Dementia and Psychosis Behavior: What You Need to Know

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St. NE.,, Hickory, North Carolina, United States

In this class, case review and activities, are used to identify frequent challenging behaviors associated with dementia and psychosis. Participants review factors that may trigger behaviors and discuss prevention and […]

Free

Commonly Misused Medication: Understanding Medication Effects on the Aging Brain

Maggie Valley Nutrition Site 3987 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, North Carolina, United States

Did you know that misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults?  This training identifies commonly misused medications, discusses the physiological differences related to aging, and treatments and […]

Free

The Impact of Chronic Medical Illnesses on the Brain

Andrews Nutrition Site 54 Park Street, Andrews, North Carolina, United States

Chronic diseases can be challenging to manage. Come and learn ways to help the care recipient cope with the emotional and behavioral symptoms that sometimes accompany these medical conditions.

Free

Substance Use, Misuse and the Opioid Crisis

Waynesville Nutrition Site 44 Boundary Street, Waynesville, North Carolina, United States

Adults of any age can encounter problems with substances. This class details common substance use issues and tips for those caring for those individuals.

Free

Commonly Misused Medications: Understanding Medication Effects on the Aging Brain

Graham County Senior Center 185 West Fort Hill, Robbinsville, NC, United States

Did you know that misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults?  This training identifies commonly misused medications, discusses the physiological differences related to aging, and treatments and […]

Free

QPR Suicide Prevention

Mitchell County Department of Social Services 347 Long View Drive, Bakersville, North Carolina, United States

QPR prepares participants to question, persuade, and refer those struggling with thoughts of suicide to life-saving help. This 2-hour program teaches community members to recognize the warning signs of a […]

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

Cashiers Senior Center 217 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, North Carolina, United States

This course is designed both for the care provider and the care recipient.  It strategically looks at alternative treatment/practice modalities and their impact on mental health.  Many of the “outside […]

Free