Calendar of Events

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention

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

Webinar: Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Mood Variation: Is There Stability? – WGAMHST

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

Free

EGAMHST: PTSD: Invisible Scars

Ashe County Public Library 148 Library Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

This presentation explores information related to traumatic events and experiences.Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to supportindividuals who may have experienced a traumatic event, which may lead toPosttraumatic Stress Disorder. Resiliency methods will be employed as methods to treat and heal the invisible scars. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the […]

Free

EGAMHST: Crisis Prevention: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure

Ashe County Public Library 148 Library Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

“If you can predict it, you can avoid it!” Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can help both caregivers and individuals experiencing a crisis. This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience increased behavioral challenges. Focus is placed on […]

Free

EGAMHST: PTSD: Invisible Scars

Caldwell County Senior Center 650A Pennton Ave.,, Lenior, North Carolina, United States

This presentation explores information related to traumatic events and experiences.Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to supportindividuals who may have experienced a traumatic event, which may lead toPosttraumatic Stress Disorder. Resiliency methods will be employed as methods to treat and heal the invisible scars. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the […]

Free

EGAMHST: Crisis Prevention: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure

Caldwell County Senior Center 650A Pennton Ave.,, Lenior, North Carolina, United States

“If you can predict it, you can avoid it!” Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can help both caregivers and individuals experiencing a crisis. This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience increased behavioral challenges. Focus is placed on […]

Free

EGAMHST: PTSD: Invisible Scars

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

This presentation explores information related to traumatic events and experiences.Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to supportindividuals who may have experienced a traumatic event, which may lead toPosttraumatic Stress Disorder. Resiliency methods will be employed as methods to treat and heal the invisible scars. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the […]

Free

EGAMHST: Crisis Prevention: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

“If you can predict it, you can avoid it!” Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can help both caregivers and individuals experiencing a crisis. This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience increased behavioral challenges. Focus is placed on […]

Free

Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Mood Variation: Is There Stability?

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. Whether you are the caregiver of someone with bipolar disorder or an individual living with the inability to maintain a consistent mood, feeling “stable” is often an infrequent reality. This class examines […]

Free

CFAC Meeting – Region 3 (Hybrid)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 3 Counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, McDowell, Rowan, Watauga, Wilkes Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246). Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 518 834 562#825 Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir 28645