“Resilience” Film and Panel Discussion
Tryon UMC 195 New Market Rd,, Tryon, North CarolinaSponsored by the Polk Community Resource Collaborative and the System of Care Expansion Grant (SAMHSA)/Vaya
Free
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Overcoming Communication Barriers
Enka-Candler Public Library 1404 Sandhill Rd, Candler, North CarolinaThis is a free event at Enka-Candler Public Library; 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 oris broken, our relationships tend to unravel. This curriculum is designed to look […]
Free
I’m Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding
Graham County Public Library 80 Knight Street, Robbinsville, NC, United StatesThis 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. “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, […]
Free
Webinar: Commonly Misused Medications: Understanding Medication Side Effects on the Aging Brain-EGAMHST
Did you know misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults? This course identifies commonly misused medications and discusses the physiological differences related to aging, as well as treatments and interventions. Attending this course can shed light on the various contributors to this growing problem. We also discuss the possibilities of how we […]
Free
Webinar: Substance Use, Misuse, and the Opioid Crisis-EGAMHST
Adults of any age can encounter problems with substance use. This class details common substance use issues and tips for those caring for those individuals. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. An email with an evaluation will […]
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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: * […]
Webinar: Keeping the Balance: Mood Stabilizing Medications – WGAMHST
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 virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are […]
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Smokey Mountains Veteran Stand Down
Robert C. Carpenter Community Building 1288 Georgia Rd, Franklin, North Carolina, United StatesThe community of Macon County are offering a Veteran Stand Down free event for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and who are in need of services. This event includes free haircuts, dental screenings, and medical screenings. Additionally, there will be free resources for employment, housing, mental health, social, and veteran’s […]
Back 2 School Bash
First United Methodist Church 566 S Haywood St., Waynesville, North Carolina, United StatesFirst United Methodist Church in Waynesville will be giving away 200 backpacks for the children in the community during their Back 2 School Bash event on August 28th, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be bounce houses, music, resource giveaways, a food truck, and more. Stop by to support! All are welcome.
Webinar: OCD: Support People with Obsessions and Compulsions -WGAMHST
Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated with brain-based operations. However, when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by underlying emotions such as anxiety, outcomes can be debilitating. This class focuses on obsessive compulsive disorder in older adults, detailing contributing causes, symptoms, and outcome-based treatment protocols. This is a free virtual event facilitated by […]
Free