Calendar of Events

I’m Covered Up: What You Need To Know About Hoarding

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Public Library 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC

This is a free event at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Public Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. “I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things. More importantly, it’s about emotional components that won’t allow release. This presentation examines causes, […]

Free

EGAMHST: Keeping the Balance: Mood-Stabilizing Medications

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Managing mood disorders can be a balancing act. This course provides information about the role of medication in keeping a healthy equilibrium and the importance of observing medication responses, as well as signs and symptoms to report to a physician. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

Free

Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention Training

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training We can all save lives. Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis. In this training, you’ll learn: -How to ask the right questions about suicide -How to persuade a person to get help -How to refer an individual to the right resource You can […]

Free

EGAMHST: Bipolar: Extreme Mood Variation: Is there Stability?

Alexander County Senior Center 730 7th St., SW, Taylorsville, North Carolina, United States

Whether you are the caregiver of someone with bipolar disorder or an individualliving with the inability to maintain a consistent mood, feeling “stable” is often aninfrequent reality. This class examines features and symptoms of the different types ofthe disorder. It also addresses causes, risk factors, and, most importantly, treatment.Specific focus is placed on the impact […]

Free

EGAMHST: Keeping the Balance: Mood Stabilizing Medications

Alexander County Senior Center 730 7th St., SW, Taylorsville, North Carolina, United States

Managing mood disorders can be a balancing act. This course provides information about the role of medication in keeping a healthy equilibrium and the importance of observing medication responses, as well as signs and symptoms to report to a physician. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

Free

Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention Training

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training We can all save lives. Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis. In this training, you’ll learn: -How to ask the right questions about suicide -How to persuade a person to get help -How to refer an individual to the right resource You can […]

Free

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments Part 1 (Color, Music, & Nutrition)

This is a free event at Jackson County Public 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 […]

Free

I’m Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding

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. “I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things. More importantly, it’s about emotional components that won’t allow release. This presentation examines causes, symptoms and adaptive treatment and care […]

Free

EGAMHST: Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Mood Variation: Is there Stability?

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, United States

Whether you are the caregiver of someone with bipolar disorder or an individualliving with the inability to maintain a consistent mood, feeling “stable” is often aninfrequent reality. This class examines features and symptoms of the different types ofthe disorder. It also addresses causes, risk factors, and, most importantly, treatment.Specific focus is placed on the impact […]

Free

EGAMHST: Keeping the Balance: Mood-Stabilizing Medications

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, United States

Managing mood disorders can be a balancing act. This course provides information about the role of medication in keeping a healthy equilibrium and the importance of observing medication responses, as well as signs and symptoms to report to a physician. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

Free