Calendar of Events

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

CFAC Meeting – Region 4 (Hybrid)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 4 Counties: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Stokes, Vance 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: 725 046 429#2929 Crouse Lane, Suite B, Burlington, […]

EGAMHST: PTSD: Invisible Scars

Avery County Senior Center 1655 Schultz Street, Newland, 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: PTSD: Invisible Scars

Burke County Senior Center 501 N. Green St., Morganton, 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

Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Mood Variation: Is There Stability?

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. 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 […]

Free

EGAMHST: Crisis Prevention: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure

Avery County Senior Center 1655 Schultz Street, Newland, 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: Crisis Prevention: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure

Burke County Senior Center 501 N. Green St., Morganton, 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

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St. NE.,, Hickory, 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

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St. NE.,, Hickory, 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

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments Part 2 (Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality & Yoga)

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