Calendar of Events

EGAMHST: Antidepressants: Not Just for Depression

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

Antidepressants treat depression, but did you realize there are other uses for thisclassification of medication? Join us to learn about the traditional and secondary uses of antidepressants, side effects and safe administration protocols. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are provided through NC Department of Health and […]

Free

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments (Color, Music, & Nutrition)

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

This is a free event at Marianna Black Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This course is designed for both care providers and recipients. It looks at alternative treatments and practice modalities and their impact on mental health. Many of the “outside […]

Free

Overcoming Communication Barriers

Jackson County Senior Center 100 County Services Park Drive, Sylva, NC, United States

This is a free event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, our relationships tend to unravel. This curriculum is designed to look at common communication […]

Free

The Impact of Chronic Medical Illnesses on the Brain

Graham County Public Library 80 Knight Street, Robbinsville, NC, United States

This is a free event at Graham County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Chronic diseases can be challenging to manage. This course teaches ways to help the care recipient cope with the emotional and behavioral symptoms that sometimes accompany these […]

Free

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: Antidepressants: Not Just for Depression

Antidepressants treat depression, but did you realize there are other uses for thisclassification of medication? Join us to learn about the traditional and secondary uses of antidepressants, side effects and safe administration protocols. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and […]

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: * […]

NC DHHS Town Hall: COVID-19 Guidance and Masking Updates

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8051152325334340621 Speak with NCDHHS leadership about the recent changes in masking and other guidance that will be implemented March 7. Learn about NCDHHS’ ongoing plans to provide access to up-to-date information on vaccines, testing, and masks to support those most at risk. This time is devoted to community organizations that serve historically marginalized […]

Depression: From Surviving to Thriving

Macon County Public Library 149 Siler Farm Rd, Franklin, North Carolina

This is a free event at Macon County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. 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 […]

Free

Film Screening & Panel Discussion

We are in the midst of the worst drug crisis America has ever seen. For the first time in history, more than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses, and North Carolinians accounted for nearly 3,000 of those deaths, a 26% increase from the previous year. More people than ever need help. Addiction Professionals of North Carolina is presenting virtual film screenings […]