Calendar of Events

CFAC Meeting (Asheville area group) – Virtual

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee meetingAsheville area CFAC group (Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Transylvania, Yancey counties)Monday, August 16, 2021 6:00-8:00 p.m. Call-in number: 1-828-552-4129Conference ID: 924 071 837#You may register to make up to three-minute public comment during the designated period by emailing your request, first and last name, and the telephone number from […]

CFAC Meeting (Boone area group) – Virtual

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee meetingBoone area CFAC group (Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Watauga, Wilkes counties)Tuesday, August 17, 2021 6:00-8:00 p.m. Call-in number: 1-828-552-4129Conference ID: 505 784 099#You may register to make up to three-minute public comment during the designated period by emailing your request, first and last name, and the telephone number from which you […]

Innovations Stakeholder/Employer of Record (EOR) Virtual Meeting

Connection: Microsoft Teams (Register to receive link and phone information)Join on your computer or mobile app: Click here to join the meetingOr call in (audio only): +1 828-552-4129,,115594564# Phone Conference ID: 115 594 564# Topics: Health Risk Assessment RevisionsEmployer of Record (EOR) UpdateQuestion and Response Period with Dr. Melissa Hamm Questions may be typed into […]

Coping with Anxiety: Medications and More-WGAMHST

Everyone experiences some anxiety at times. Life experiences, perceptions of the world around us and personal coping skills help determine if medication is needed to help an individual manage anxiety in everyday circumstances. This course provides information on best practices, side effects and additional ways to reduce and manage stress. Participants also learn about specific […]

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Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

Marianna Black Library 33 Fryemont St., Bryson City, North Carolina

This is a free event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Anxiety can be a debilitating force in life – at times, so debilitating that it interferes with the ability to manage one’s own activities of daily living. When this happens, it’s important […]

Free

Joint DMHDDSAS and DHB (NC Medicaid) COVID-19 Update Call for BH/IDD Consumers, Family Members and Community Stakeholders

This call is for consumers, family members, and community stakeholders ONLY.  If you are a provider who joins the call, please allow consumers, family members, and community stakeholders to ask their questions. (Provider questions will be answered during the regularly scheduled NC Providers call.) Dear NC Behavioral Health and IDD Consumers, Family Members and Community […]

EGAMHST: Depression: From Surviving to Thriving

Depressive symptoms often present themselves through feelings of isolation,hopelessness and despair. This course examines different types, common causes,symptoms and treatment methods for depression, focusing on moving from a place ofsimply surviving to one of thriving. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of […]

Free

EGAMHST: Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

Anxiety can be a debilitating force in life – at times, so debilitating that it interferes withthe ability to manage one’s own activities of daily living. When this happens, it’simportant to know that there are supports available to treat and assist in themanagement of symptoms. This curriculum focuses on different types of anxietydisorders and specifically […]

Free

ONLINE Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Workshop: 2-day

This class will be conducted online, requiring Internet, video and audio connection. 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. There is no cost to attend. Click to register for this class. WRAP® is designed to: * […]

A Rainbow of Mental Health: An Introduction-WGAMHST

This introductory course is designed to support an understanding of the most commonly diagnosed mental health-related conditions in the aged population. This curriculum takes a person-centered approach to understanding classifications and care delivery. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and […]

Free