Calendar of Events

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

Mt.Airy Public Library 145 Rrockford St.,, Mt. Airy, NC, 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 of the box” interventions can be incorporated into the life of the individual managing a mental illness and/or their caregiver in effort to create balance, […]

Free

The Impact of Chronic Medical Illnesses on the Brain

Cashiers Senior Center 217 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, 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

Innovations Stakeholders Meeting in Lenoir

Vaya Health Lenoir 825 Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir, NC, United States

Vaya representatives will review highlights of the NC Innovations Waiver renewal and Employer of Record updates. There will also be a question and answer period. Registration is helpful for planning, but not required to attend. You may email questions prior to the meetings to innovations.stakeholder@vayahealth.com. Register online at https://conta.cc/32wXmqQ.

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

Clay Senior Center 196 Ritter Road, Hayesville, 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 of the box” interventions can be incorporated into the life of the individual managing a mental illness and/or their caregiver in effort to create balance, […]

Free

Innovations Stakeholders Meeting in Asheville

Vaya Health Asheville 200 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC, United States

Vaya representatives will review highlights of the NC Innovations Waiver renewal and Employer of Record updates. There will also be a question and answer period. Registration is helpful for planning, but not required to attend. You may email questions prior to the meetings to innovations.stakeholder@vayahealth.com. Register online at: https://conta.cc/2XVFpPb.

The Impact of Chronic Medical Illnesses on the Brain

Silvermont Senior Center 364 E. Main Street, Brevard, 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

Person (RE) ality: Why Mine is Different

The Meeting Place 75 Carmel Lane, Columbus, North Carolina, United States

The reality of personality disorders is that they involve long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible and, though similar, no two ever look exactly the same.  This course defines personality disorder, explores different types and examines challenges associated with providing care for individuals who are diagnosed with one.

Free

CFAC Meeting (Lenoir)

Vaya Health Lenoir 825 Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir, NC, United States

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee for Alexander, Caldwell and McDowell counties

Youth Mental Health First Aid

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 […]

CFAC Meeting (Sylva)

Vaya Health - Sylva 20 Sylva Plaza, Sylva, North Carolina, United States

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee for Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties