Calendar of Events

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

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

This is a free event at Marianna Black Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. “I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things. More importantly, it’s about emotional components that won’t allow release. This presentation examines causes, symptoms, and […]

Free

EGAMHST: Keeping the Balance: Mood Stabilizing Medications

Iredell County Public Library 201 N Tradd St., Statesville, North Carolina, United States

Managing mood disorders can be a balancing act. This course provides information about the role of medication in keeping a healthy equilibrium and the importance of observing medication responses, as well as signs and symptoms to report to a physician. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

Free

Webinar: Bipolar Extreme Mood Variation – Is There Stability?-EGAMHST

Whether you are the caregiver of someone with bipolar disorder or an individualliving with the inability to maintain a consistent mood, feeling “stable” is often aninfrequent reality. This class examines features and symptoms of the different types ofthe disorder. It also addresses causes, risk factors, and, most importantly, treatment.Specific focus is placed on the impact […]

Free

Webinar: Keeping the Balance: Mood-Stabilizing Medications-EGAMHST

Managing mood disorders can be a balancing act. This course provides information about the role of medication in keeping a healthy equilibrium and the importance of observing medication responses, as well as signs and symptoms to report to a physician. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are […]

Free

ONLINE Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Workshop: 2-day

This class will be conducted online, requiring Internet, video and audio connection. WRAP® is an evidence-based self-management and recovery system developed by a group of people with mental health difficulties who struggled to incorporate wellness tools and strategies into their lives. There is no cost to attend. Click to register for this class. WRAP® is designed to: * […]

Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

Fletcher Branch Library 120 Library Rd, Fletcher, North Carolina

This is a free event at Fletcher Branch Library; 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 […]

Free

Chatham County Recovery Celebration

Recovery is for everyone! Join Chatham Drug Free for this free, family friendly event to celebrate recovery in all its forms. Chatham's Recovery Celebration 2022 will include Free lunch (while supplies last)Live music performances by Jordan Pickett and Cecile JordanArts and crafts for kids Stop by between 12 and 4 p.m. in downtown Siler City […]

EGAMHST: PTSD: Invisible Scars

Yadkin County Public Library 233 E. Main St.,, Yadkinville, NC, United States

This presentation explores information related to traumatic events and experiences.Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to supportindividuals who may have experienced a traumatic event, which may lead toPosttraumatic Stress Disorder. Resiliency methods will be employed as methods to treat and heal the invisible scars. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the […]

Free

EGAMHST: Crisis Prevention: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure

Yadkin County Public Library 233 E. Main St.,, Yadkinville, NC, United States

“If you can predict it, you can avoid it!” Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can help both caregivers and individuals experiencing a crisis. This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience increased behavioral challenges. Focus is placed on […]

Free