Calendar of Events

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 […]

RAM Free Pop-Up Clinic – Vance County

Vance Charter School 2090 Ross Mill Road, Henderson, North Carolina, United States

Remote Area Medical (RAM) is hosting a free pop-up clinic for dental, vision, and medical services in Vance County. Important event information: -The patient parking lot will open no later than 11:59 P.M. on Friday night, May 19, and remain open. Clinic doors typically open at 6 A.M. -Patients should be prepared with their own […]

MedAssist Mobile Free Pharmacy – Alamance County

The Lambs Chapel 3539 Alamance Rd., Burlington, North Carolina, United States

The Mobile Free Pharmacy provides adults and children who are low-income or experiencing a hardship with free over the counter medicine. Medicine such as aspirin, children’s cough syrup, allergy medicine, and vitamins are just a few items given to families who need assistance through this event. Click here to register.

MedAssist MFP Event 2023 – Alamance County

The Lambs Chapel 3539 Alamance Rd., Burlington, North Carolina, United States

Free OTC giveaway sponsored by Vaya Health! No registration is required to attend, and no fees, ID checks, or financial qualifications. Our Mobile Free Pharmacy Events provide low-income individuals and families with free over-the-counter medicine. Attendees receive items that may include but are not limited to pain relief, cold and cough medicine, allergy, digestive, vitamins, […]

Tri-County Community Wellness Fair 2023

Oxford, NC Orange Street, Oxford, North Carolina, United States

This Community Wellness Fair for youth and families is presented by Tri-County (Franklin, Granville, and Vance) System of Care Community Collaborative and Vaya Health. Come meet local community partners, vendors, and agencies to learn about health (mental and physical) and wellness services available for youth and families in these counties. A dental bus and health […]

Hope Not Stigma 2023 – Haywood County

Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym Weldon Way, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, United States

The theme this year is "HOPE NOT STIGMA"! They want the community to know there is hope for recovery and they can be a part of spreading that HOPE instead of perpetuating the stigma surrounding substance use and addiction. The overdose death numbers were just announced for the state of NC and the numbers are […]