Calendar of Events

Child Welfare 101

Participants will: Intended audience: Resource Parents Behavioral health providers  Private providers serving members and recipients in foster care To learn more contact SystemOfCare@vayahealth.com

Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World EGAMHST

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, 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

Not as Prescribed: Effects of Medication Misuse EGAMHST

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, United States

Did you know misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults? This course will review how the aging process can lead to unintentional misuse and adverse changes to the brain. Here, we will discuss interventions and methods available to support the reduction of this evolving concern. This is a free in-person event facilitated […]

Free

Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 4: Animal-Assisted Therapy, Art, & Laughter – WGAMHST

Polk County Public Library 1289 W Mills St, Columbus, NC, United States

This is a free event at Polk County 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 balance, […]

Free

Hoarding Disorder: Hidden Secrets – WGAMHST

Marianna Black Library 33 Fryemont St., Bryson City, North Carolina

This is a free in-person event at Marianna Black Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Have you ever had a secret you were too embarrassed to share? Those who hoard may not disclose symptoms due to potential embarrassment, judgment, and ridicule. This […]

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

Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 4: Animal-Assisted Therapy, Art, & Laughter – WGAMHST

Saluda Library 44 W. Main St., Saluda, North Carolina

This is a free event at Saluda 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 balance, stability, […]

Free

APNC Spring Conference 2024

Lake Junaluska Conference Center 91 N Lakeshore Dr, Waynesville, North Carolina, United States

Person-Centered Thinking

This free Person-Centered Thinking training opportunity is a two-day, 12-hour workshop that introduces the principles and use of person-centered thinking. Vaya trainers will review and discuss the origins, research, and values of person-centered thinking. Participants must attend and participate (audio and video) on both days to receive a certificate of completion. Each day will include […]

Free

Understanding Behaviors in Foster Care: Having Trauma-Informed Expectations

Virtual Event Virtual Event

What is Pathways to Permanency? The Pathways to Permanency project aims to coordinate efforts between Vaya, County DSS offices, and mental health providers to ensure youth in foster care have access to high quality behavioral health services. To this end, multi-sector focus groups conducted at the onset of this project highlighted needs related to shared […]