Calendar of Events

Dementia and Psychosis Behavior: What do you Need to Know

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, 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 intervention strategies.

Free

OCD: Supporting People with Obsessions and Compulsions in an Adaptive Way

J. Robert Penland Senior Center 69 Alpine Street, Murphy, North Carolina, United States

Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated brain-based operations; however, when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by and underlying emotion like anxiety, the outcome can be debilitating.  This class focuses on obsessive compulsive disorder in older adults detailing contributing causes, symptoms and outcome-based treatment protocols.

Free

Dementia & Psychosis Behavior: What do you Need to Know?

Alexander County Library at Stony Point 431 Ruritan Park Rd.,, Stony Point, 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 intervention strategies.

Substance Use, Misuse, and the Opioid Crisis

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, 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 Do You Need to Know?

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, 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 intervention strategies.

Free

Youth Mental Health First Aid (closed)

In this 8 hour course, participants will learn a five step action plan to help a young person who is experiencing distress due to mental health or substance use. This is designed for anyone who is working with youth. Teachers, school staff, camp counselors, coaches, and parents will all learn how to connect with youth […]

Substance Use, Misuse and the Opioid Crisis

Silvermont Senior Center 364 E. Main Street, Brevard, 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

Jackson County Senior Center 100 County Services Park Drive, Sylva, NC, 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 intervention strategies.

Free

Commonly Misused Medications: Understanding Medication Effects on the Aging Brain

John Welch Senior Center 302 Airport Road, Marble, 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 interventions. Attending this course can shed light on the various contributors to this growing problem. We also discuss the possibilities of how we can help […]

Free

Darkness 2 Light: Stewards of Children (closed)

Stewards of Children is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for organizations that serve youth and for individuals concerned about the safety of children. It is the only nationally distributed, evidenced based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, […]