Calendar of Events

Person (RE) ality: Why Mine is Different

The Meeting Place 75 Carmel Lane, Columbus, North Carolina, United States

The reality of personality disorders is that they involve long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible and, though similar, no two ever look exactly the same.  […]

Free

CFAC Meeting (Lenoir)

Vaya Health Lenoir 825 Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir, NC, United States

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee for Alexander, Caldwell and McDowell counties

Youth Mental Health First Aid

In this 8 hour course, participants will learn a five step action plan to help a young person who is experiencing distress due to mental health or substance use. This […]

CFAC Meeting (Sylva)

Vaya Health - Sylva 20 Sylva Plaza, Sylva, North Carolina, United States

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee for Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties

The Impact of Chronic Medical Illnesses on the Brain

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Chronic diseases can be challenging to manage. Come and learn ways to help the care recipient cope with the emotional and behavioral symptoms that sometimes accompany these medical conditions.

Free

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

This course is designed both for the care provider and the care recipient.  It strategically looks at alternative treatment/practice modalities and their impact on mental health.  Many of the “outside […]

Free

I’M Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding

J. Robert Penland Senior Center 69 Alpine Street, Murphy, North Carolina, United States

“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things but more importantly, the emotional components that won’t allow release.  This presentation examines causes, symptoms, and adaptive treatment […]

Free

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

Alexander County Library at Stony Point 431 Ruritan Park Rd.,, Stony Point, North Carolina, United States

This course is designed both for the care provider and the care recipient.  It strategically looks at alternative treatment/practice modalities and their impact on mental health.  Many of the “outside […]