Dia de los Muertos Community Festival--Alamance County
2025-11-02 11:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Burlington City Park, 1333 Overbrook Road, Burlington, North Carolina, 27215
This family-friendly festival is a joyful and respectful celebration of life, memory, and culture. The day will include: Storytelling, memory sharing, Live music & traditional performances, Community altars (ofrendas), Food vendors & cultural treats, Face painting, art, & kids’ crafts, Health & community resource tables, Health & community resource tables, Local organizations & small businesses.

Navigating Depression E-HEART
2025-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Alleghany County Public Library, 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, North Carolina, 28675, United States
Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course explores risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support others experiencing depression.

This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email from WordPress. This email may go to your spam filter.

Contact Alleghany County Public Library at 336-372-5573 with any questions.

Don’t miss this in-person event. Add to your calendar.

Navigating Depression E-HEART
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Cumberland Street Center A Division of Beacon Rescue Mission, 200 S King Ave., Dunn, North Carolina, 28334, United States
Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course exploresrisk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support othersexperiencing depression.

This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email from WordPress. This email may go to your spam filter.

To register directly with Cumberland Street Center: text VAYA to 910-829-5772

Don’t miss this in-person event.

Add to your calendar.

Person-Centered Thinking
2025-11-05 09:00 - 2025-11-06 16:00
This free virtual 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 a 30-minute lunch break.

If your organization reserves training slots, and your employees who signed up cannot attend, please send another staff member in their place Trainers devote time and resources to the event, and when you reserve slots and do not attend, this prevents other organizations from accessing the training.

Participants will receive the Microsoft Teams link and training handouts one week prior to the event. Visit Vaya’s Calendar of Events to RSVP online by Oct. 29, 2025. Registration is required and there are 25 training slots available. If you RSVP on your staff’s behalf, include each person’s full name and email address.

For questions and more information, email provider.training@vayahealth.com.

Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World W-HEART
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Etowah Branch Library, 101 Brickyard Road, Etowah, 28729
This is a free in-person event at Etowah Branch Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health’s, Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART). Contact Hours 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 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.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email from WordPress. This email may go to your spam filter.

Registration Required: Please register here or call Etowah Branch Library at (828)891-6577.

Don’t miss this in-person event. Add to your calendar.

Brain Health in Aging W-HEART
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Edneyville Branch Library, 2 Firehouse Road, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28792, United States
This is a free in-person event at Edneyville Branch Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health’s, Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART). Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

With focus on maintaining brain health as we age, participants will learn about normal cognitive aging, risk factors for decline, and strategies to support brain health through lifestyle choices like nutrition, exercise, and mental stimulation. Practical tips for caregivers and healthcare professionals will be provided to enhance the cognitive well-being of older adults.

Registration Required: Please register by calling Edneyville Branch Library or through the website link: https://hendersonpl.libcal.com/event/15142989

Webinar: Neurocognitive Disorders and the Basics of Dementia: Symptoms & Interventions W-HEART
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTQxYzE1NDQtMDg3Yy00YjU1LWExMmEtMTUwZTQzOWI3YjMx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22af91c0b1-bbdf-4e06-bc33-418e26947432%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2216e86029-df30-48a5-b938-da953745cde6%22%7d
This is a free, interactive virtual event hosted by the Vaya Health’s, Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART).

Course Interaction:The live webinar format encourages active participation. Both attendees and presenters can ask questions throughout the session, promoting a dynamic and engaging learning experience.

Course Completion and Contact Hours:To qualify for Contact Hour credit, participants must be punctual, sign in at the beginning, attend the entire session, and complete a course evaluation. This is a 1-hour course, and partial credit will not be granted. After submitting the evaluation, certificates of completion will be emailed to participants. Contact Hours are accredited through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Neurocognitive disorders, often miscategorized as dementia, can be frightening, overwhelming, and complicated to understand. This class uses case review and activities to identify frequent challenging behaviors associated with dementia and psychosis. Participants review factors that may trigger behaviors and discuss prevention and intervention strategies.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP you can come back to this page to click on the attendee link to attend this event.

We also have the option of calling in to attend event. Phone number is: 828-552-4129 and the code is 112 296 609#

Don’t miss this virtual event. Add to your calendar.

NC Innovations Waiver and Waitlist Training
2025-11-05 15:00 - 16:30
Participants will receive an overview of NC Innovations and the waitlist. Participants will learn the steps to apply for the waitlist as well as become familiar with some available services under NC Innovations.

This training is intended for community stakeholders.

Trainers: Renee Urban and Julie Davis

Approximately one week prior to the event participants will receive a Microsoft Teams invite for this training.

For information about registration please contact training@vayahealth.com

Navigating Depression E-HEART
2025-11-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Ashe County Public Library, 148 Library Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina, 28694, United States
Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course explores risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support others experiencing depression.

This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email from WordPress. This email may go to your spam filter.

Contact Ashe County Public Library at 336-846-2041 with any questions.

Don’t miss this in-person event. Add to your calendar.

Navigating Depression E-HEART
2025-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Wilkes County Public Library, 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 28659, United States
Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course exploresrisk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support othersexperiencing depression.

This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email from WordPress. This email may go to your spam filter.

Contact Wilkes County Public Library at 336-838-2818 with any questions.

Don’t miss this in-person event. Add to your calendar.

Member Moments - Macon County
2025-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Macon County Public Library, 149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, North Carolina, 28734, United States
Member Moments are events to help you learn more about accessing benefits and services from Vaya Health. Each event will cover a specific Vaya Total Care or health/wellness topic and offer an open question and answer session. You will also learn about helpful contacts at Vaya and ways to get involved in stakeholder groups to share your ideas and feedback. These events are created for members, recipients, beneficiaries, families, and caregivers, but are open to the public.

Featured topic

Join us at the Vaya Health table for wellness resources, free giveaways, and tips to support your health and wellbeing. Plus, connect with the Hope 4 NC team for information about additional services.

Download the Member Moments PDF

Vaya CFAC Steering Committee [virtual]
2025-11-10 12:00 - 14:00
Meeting of officers from each of the Vaya CFAC’s four regional groups

For connection information, email cfac@vayahealth.com or call 1-800-962-9003 and ask to speak with the Member Engagement Team.

Learning to love Yourself Workshop--Granville County
2025-11-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Expo Center, 4185 US-15, Oxford, North Carolina, 27565
This free community workshop is designed for the young women (middle and high school aged) in the Granville County community. The goal of this workshop is to provide a safe space for conversations about mental health, self-esteem, toxic relationships, domestic abuse, and the role of social media. After hearing from the keynote speaker Shanila Kabir, CBS 17, the audience will be broken up into small work groups that will focus on key areas like—defining love, boundaries, and much more.

Navigating Depression E-HEART
2025-11-12 13:30 - 14:30 | McDowell Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, 28752, United States
Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course exploresrisk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support othersexperiencing depression.

This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email from WordPress. This email may go to your spam filter.

Contact McDowell County Senior Center at 828-659-0821 with any questions.

Don’t miss this in-person event.

Add to your calendar.

Mental Health First Aid-Adult
2025-11-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Vaya Health Asheville, 200 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
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 needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use concern or crisis by connecting them to appropriate care.

Mental Health First Aid covers ways to combat stigma, de-escalate a crisis, and how to reach out and support someone who may be having thoughts of suicide.

This is a face-to-face training being held at Vaya Health, Asheville, NC.

200 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28806

Navigating Depression E-HEART
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Alexander County Senior Center, 730 7th St., SW, Taylorsville, North Carolina, 28681, United States
Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course explores risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support others experiencing depression.

This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email from WordPress. This email may go to your spam filter.

Contact Alexander Senior Center at 828-632-1717 with any questions.

Don’t miss this in-person event. Add to your calendar.

Webinar: Navigating Depression E-HEART
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2QyZWIxZGItYjAxMC00YzU5LWI0MmYtZDdiNGFkNmNjY2Q0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22af91c0b1-bbdf-4e06-bc33-418e26947432%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f00c35b9-88f5-46a9-83dd-a89e2bd80fa3%22%7d
This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. An email with an evaluation will be sent to you following the event. This must be filled out and returned before CEU’s are provided. Please RSVP below to attend webinar. When you RSVP you will receive a confirmation email from Word Press which will include the link to join. This email may go to your spam filter.

You will also receive an email the day before the webinar from a team member to confirm your registration. This email will also include the link to join, call-in option information, and webinar handouts. This is to ensure that you have access to the webinar in the event you cannot locate the original email from Word Press.

Don’t miss this virtual event. Add to your calendar.

Webinar: An Overview of Mental Health: Focus on Self-Care E-HEART
2025-11-14 11:15 - 12:15 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjA5ZmViNTktNDE3Mi00ZTkzLWJjOTMtMGU5MWNhNTc0NjU4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22af91c0b1-bbdf-4e06-bc33-418e26947432%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f00c35b9-88f5-46a9-83dd-a89e2bd80fa3%22%7d

Webinar: Neurocognitive Disorders and the Basics of Dementia: The Four Main Types W-HEART
2025-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDc5ZGY4MDYtNThlYy00OWQ2LThlNDgtMzkxMzc2ZTcwMGQx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22af91c0b1-bbdf-4e06-bc33-418e26947432%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2216e86029-df30-48a5-b938-da953745cde6%22%7d
This is a free, interactive virtual event hosted by the Vaya Health’s, Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART).

Course Interaction:The live webinar format encourages active participation. Both attendees and presenters can ask questions throughout the session, promoting a dynamic and engaging learning experience.

Course Completion and Contact Hours:To qualify for Contact Hour credit, participants must be punctual, sign in at the beginning, attend the entire session, and complete a course evaluation. This is a 1-hour course, and partial credit will not be granted. After submitting the evaluation, certificates of completion will be emailed to participants. Contact Hours are accredited through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Neurocognitive disorders, often miscategorized as dementia, can be frightening, overwhelming, and complicated to understand. This course examines the four most diagnosed types of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs), symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP you can come back to this page to click on the attendee link to attend this event.

We also have the option of calling in to attend event. Phone number is: 828-552-4129 and the code is 808 199 711#

Don’t miss this virtual event. Add to your calendar.

Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) Assessment Training
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00
The Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) Assessment Training is a one-hour basic introduction into what the SIS assessment is and how it is administered. Training will cover topics such as who is involved in the assessment, how often the assessment must be completed, why does it have to be completed, and what participants can expect when they complete one.

Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention
2025-11-18 13:00 - 15:00
Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis.

In this training, you’ll 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

The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out a few days prior to the training.

Webinar: Navigating Depression E-HEART
2025-11-18 13:30 - 14:30 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2E2Y2UyYzUtODIxMS00NWVhLWI2ZDYtNDVlN2Q3NzIyZDM1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22af91c0b1-bbdf-4e06-bc33-418e26947432%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f00c35b9-88f5-46a9-83dd-a89e2bd80fa3%22%7d

Self-Care: Live Well W-HEART
2025-11-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Macon County Public Library, 149 Siler Farm Rd, Franklin, North Carolina, 28734
This is a free in-person event at Macon County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health’s, Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART). Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

This course provides a foundational knowledge about recognizing and responding to stress. This foundation develops awareness of the difference between acute and chronic stress, defines compassion fatigue, teaches recognition and management of stress triggers, and how to identify and practice self-care routines.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email from WordPress. This email may go to your spam filter.

Registration Required: Please register here or call Macon County Public Library at (828) 524-3600.

Don’t miss this in-person event. Add to your calendar.

Webinar: An Overview of Mental Health: Focus on Self-Care E-HEART
2025-11-18 14:45 - 15:45 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTJlZTk2M2UtM2Q1ZC00ODhiLTgzNDktZjFjMmRmNmQ4ZWFm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22af91c0b1-bbdf-4e06-bc33-418e26947432%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f00c35b9-88f5-46a9-83dd-a89e2bd80fa3%22%7d

TC Roberson Resource Fair-Buncombe County
2025-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 | TC Roberson High School, 250 Overlook Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, 28803, United States
Resource Fair for TC Roberson High School’s students and families.

Navigating Depression E-HEART
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078, United States
Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course explores risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support others experiencing depression.

This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email from WordPress. This email may go to your spam filter.

Contact North County Regional Library at 704-416-6000 with any questions.

Don’t miss this in-person event. Add to your calendar.

Hope for the Holidays Turkey Jam-Haywood County
2025-11-20 13:00 - 15:00 | First United Methodist Church, 566 South Haywood Street, Waynesville, North Carolina, 28786
Drive-thru Thanksgiving food distribution & turkey giveaway with a community resource fair providing information on winter and cold weather resources.

Navigating Depression E-HEART
2025-11-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Caldwell County Senior Center, 650A Pennton Ave.,, Lenior, North Carolina, 28645, United States
Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course exploresrisk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support othersexperiencing depression.

This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email from WordPress. This email may go to your spam filter.

Contact Caldwell County Senior Center at 828-758-2883 with any questions.

Don’t miss this in-person event.

Add to your calendar.

Hoarding Disorder: Hidden Secrets E-HEART
2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawsons of Knightdale, 1001 Mulford Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, 27545, United States
Have you ever had a secret you were too embarrassed to share? Those who hoard may not disclosesymptoms due to potential embarrassment, judgment, and ridicule. This presentation will explorecauses, symptoms, treatment, and care methods for those managing this condition. The focus ison the aging population.

This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email from WordPress. This email may go to your spam filter.

Contact Lawson of Knightdale at 984-202-8685 with any questions.

Don’t miss this in-person event.

Add to your calendar.

Navigating Depression E-HEART
2025-11-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Lois E Harrill Senior Center, 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, 28607, United States
Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course exploresrisk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support othersexperiencing depression.

This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

After you RSVP, you will receive a confirmation email from WordPress. This email may go to your spam filter.

Contact Lois E. Harrill Senior Center at 828-265-8090 with any questions.

Don’t miss this in-person event. Add to your calendar.
