Calendar of Events

This is a free in-person event at Jackson County Senior Center, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. Contact Hours 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 […]

Vaya Health and Buncombe County Health and Human Services are partnering together to offer a FREE Mental Health First Aid training for the community. Mental Health First Aid will teach you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8- hour training will give you the skills […]

A course designed to increase the understanding of neurocognitive disorders and dementia. Thecurricula will examine the four most diagnosed types of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) in olderadults, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. Also included are intervention strategies tosupport adaptive care delivery. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s […]

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 in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s […]

The Emotional Recovery from a Natural Disaster training is designed to help participants understand the physical and psychological impacts of disasters. It covers common reactions to trauma, offering insights into how individuals may respond in the aftermath. The training also emphasizes the importance of healthy coping strategies, aiming to increase awareness and equip participants with […]

Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis. In this training, you’ll learn: How to refer an individual to the right resource. How to ask the right questions about suicide. How to persuade a person to get help. Trainers: Thelma Horton and Beth Pfister Microsoft Teams link will be emailed out a […]