Calendar of Events

Schizophrenia & Psychosis: Can this be Real?-EGAMHST

Burke County Senior Center 501 N. Green St., Morganton, North Carolina, United States

This curriculum is designed to view schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders from the perspective of the individual experiencing the disorder. Discussion and scenarios allow participants to learn interventions and strategies that provide supportive care to promote healthy outcomes. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are provided through […]

Free

The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications-EGAMHST

Avery County Senior Center 165 Schultz Circle, Newland, North Carolina, United States

As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. Course participants will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. As always, we include the action, use, and side effects of this classification of medication. This is […]

Free

The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications-EGAMHST

Burke County Senior Center 501 N. Green St., Morganton, North Carolina, United States

As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. Course participants will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. As always, we include the action, use, and side effects of this classification of medication. This is […]

Free

Schizophrenia & Psychosis: Can this be Real?-EGAMHST

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

This curriculum is designed to view schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders from the perspective of the individual experiencing the disorder. Discussion and scenarios allow participants to learn interventions and strategies that provide supportive care to promote healthy outcomes. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are provided through […]

Free

The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications-EGAMHST

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

As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. Course participants will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. As always, we include the action, use, and side effects of this classification of medication. This is […]

Free

Neurocognitive Disorders: Living with Dementia

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. Commonly referred to as dementia, neurocognitive disorders can affect the way people perceive and engage with the world around them. This course looks at various classifications of neurocognitive […]

Free

First In Families Golf Fundraiser

The River Golf Club at Lake Royale 170 Clear Water Rd., Louisburg, North Carolina, United States

River Golf Club is hosting this fundraiser to benefit First In Families of North Carolina. Funds raised will directly assist people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injuries locally with medical equipment, car repairs, communication devices, beds, and assistive technology. $75 per golfer - $300 for a team of four. Click here to […]

Clay County Children’s Fair

Clay County Recreation Center 333 Ball Park Dr, Hayesville, North Carolina, United States

The Clay County Smart Start / Local Interagency Coordinating Council Team is hosting a Children’s Fair. The team invites you to join them on Saturday, October 22 at the ball fields. The Children's Fair will offer families and their young children activities and parents an opportunity to gather information from local community resources.

Western North Carolina Out of the Darkness Community Walk

Weaver Park 200 Murdock Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.

Joint DMH/DD/SAS and DHB Monthly Consumer Webinar

This webinar series is for consumers, family members, and community stakeholders to provide updates from the Division of MH/DD/SAS and Division of Health Benefits (NC Medicaid). Join DHHS for updates on Tailored Plan launch, Tailored Care Management and more! Date/Time: Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Join Link: Click here to register Visit the Community Engagement and […]