Calendar of Events

Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World EGAMHST

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

Substance use is a reality in every community. Possibly you or someone in your life has been impacted by the challenges of substance use and addiction. This course identifies common substances, addiction development, and their impact on families and communities. The focus is on the older adult population regarding identification, safety, treatment, and recovery. This […]

Free

City Wide Health Day 2023 – Vance County

200 Breckenridge Street 200 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, North Carolina, United States

Come and join us at the City Wide Healthy Health Day in Vance County. There will be information about your physical, mental, and dental health. You will also have the opportunity to update your vaccines, and dance Zumba!

Latin Fair – Avery County

Avery County High School 401 Avery County High School Rd, Newland, North Carolina, United States

Join the fun at the Avery County Latin Fair! Their hope is this special event will connect the Hispanic community with resources in Avery County. This event will include food, drinks, entertainment, community resources, and a presentation by OASIS.

Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 1 (Color, Music, & Nutrition) – WGAMHST

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. This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for […]

Free

Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World – WGAMHST

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. Substance use is a reality in every community. Possibly you or someone in your life has been impacted by the challenges of substance use and addiction. This course […]

Free

Living with Anxiety: Medications that Help EGAMHST

YVEDDI Surry Senior Center 215 Jones School Road, Mt. Airy, North Carolina, United States

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point. When excessive, it can negatively impact one’s quality of life. This course will explore medications used to treat anxiety, specifically in the aging population. Also explored will be effective therapies and potential medication side effects. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

Free

Opportunities to Help During Crisis – WGAMHST

Henderson County Public Library 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

This is a free event at Henderson County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. An individual can experience a crisis suddenly and without warning, especially when symptoms of a mental illness are involved. As a caregiver or responder, possessing skills that […]

Free

Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World EGAMHST

YVEDDI Surry Senior Center 215 Jones School Road, Mt. Airy, North Carolina, United States

Substance use is a reality in every community. Possibly you or someone in your life has been impacted by the challenges of substance use and addiction. This course identifies common substances, addiction development, and their impact on families and communities. The focus is on the older adult population regarding identification, safety, treatment, and recovery. This […]

Free

Living with Anxiety: Medications that Help EGAMHST

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

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point. When excessive, it can negatively impact one’s quality of life. This course will explore medications used to treat anxiety, specifically in the aging population. Also explored will be effective therapies and potential medication side effects. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

Free

Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World EGAMHST

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

Substance use is a reality in every community. Possibly you or someone in your life has been impacted by the challenges of substance use and addiction. This course identifies common substances, addiction development, and their impact on families and communities. The focus is on the older adult population regarding identification, safety, treatment, and recovery. This […]

Free