Calendar of Events

Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World EGAMHST

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

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

Webinar: PTSD: Healing the Emotional Wound – WGAMHST

When trauma occurs, it can have lasting effects on the person who experiences it and their caregiver. This presentation defines PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and reviews the impact of trauma. Highlighted are treatment options and self-care strategies related to older adults. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s […]

Free

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 will 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 attend this session for free. Just complete the […]

Free

Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World EGAMHST

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

Alleghany County Public Library 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, 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

Jackson County Public Library 310 Keener Street, Sylva, NC, United States

This is a free event at Jackson 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

Alleghany County Public Library 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, 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

Mental Health Awareness Resource Fair – McDowell County

Corpening Memorial YMCA 348 Grace Corpening Drive, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Come enjoy a meal with family, friends, and community partners. Local agencies, including Vaya Health, will be there to present on mental health first aid and resiliency tools.

DHHS Mental Health Town Hall – Transylvania County

Brevard College 1 Brevard College Dr., Brevard, North Carolina, United States

This NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) town hall in Transylvania County held on May 18 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Brevard College will focus on improving behavioral resilience. Secretary Kinsley, Senator Jim Burgin, and other local leaders will join the conversation after brief introductions. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters will […]