Calendar of Events

Suicide Indicators, Response, and Prevention-WGAMHST

This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and […]

Free

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Online Training

QPR prepares participants to question, persuade, and refer those struggling with thoughts of suicide to life-saving help. This 2-hour program teaches community members to recognize the warning signs of a suicidal crisis, offer hope, and encourage others to reach out to natural supports and professional care. QPR is applicable to anyone in the community who […]

Free

Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Public Library 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC

This is a free event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Anxiety can be a debilitating force in life – at times, so debilitating that it interferes with the ability to manage one’s own activities of daily living. When this happens, it’s important […]

Free

Commonly Misused Medications: Understanding Medication Side Effects on the Aging Brain-WGAMHST

Did you know misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults? This course identifies commonly misused medications and discusses the physiological differences related to aging, as well as treatments and interventions. Attending this course can shed light on the various contributors to this growing problem. We also discuss the possibilities of how we […]

Free

EGAMHST: Substance Use, Misuse, and the Opioid Crisis

Adults of any age can encounter problems with substance use. This class details common substance use issues and tips for those caring for those individuals. 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 […]

Free

EGAMHST: Suicide Indicators, Response and Prevention

This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and […]

Free

Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

Hudson Library 554 Main Street, Highlands, North Carolina

This is a free event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Anxiety can be a debilitating force in life – at times, so debilitating that it interferes with the ability to manage one’s own activities of daily living. When this happens, it’s important […]

Free

Vaya Health Provider Advisory Council Annual Retreat

Vaya Health Provider Advisory Council (PAC) voting members and Vaya contracted providers are invited to participate in the annual retreat. PAC meetings are held by Webex. For more information about the PAC or to receive communications and meeting invitations, please email: provideradvisorycouncil@vayahealth.com

EGAMHST: Substance Use Misuse and the Opioid Crisis

Burke Senior Center 501 N. Green St.,, Morganton, North Carolina, United States

Adults of any age can encounter problems with substance use. This class details common substance use issues and tips for those caring for those individuals. 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 […]

Free

EGAMHST: Suicide Indicators Response and Prevention

Burke Senior Center 501 N. Green St.,, Morganton, North Carolina, United States

This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are provided through NC Department of Health and […]

Free