Calendar of Events

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

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

Neurocognitive Disorders and the Basics of Dementia: Symptoms and Interventions – WGAMHST

Yancey County Public Library 321 School Cir, Burnsville, North Carolina

This is a free event at Yancey County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Did you know that dementia is an umbrella term including a variety of different symptoms? Caring for someone with dementia can present unique challenges. This curriculum will […]

Free

Living with Anxiety: Medications that Help EGAMHST

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

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point. When excessive, it can negatively impact one’s quality of life. This course will explore medications used to treat anxiety, specifically in the aging population. Also explored will be effective therapies and potential medication side effects. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

Free

PTSD: Healing the Emotional Wound -WGAMHST

Grove Street Community Center 36 Grove Streeet, Asheville, North Carolina

This is a free event at Grove Street Community Center, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. When trauma occurs, it can have lasting effects on the person who experiences it and their caregiver. This presentation defines PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and reviews the […]

Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World EGAMHST

Burke County Senior Center 501 N. Green St., Morganton, 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

Living with Anxiety: Medications that Help EGAMHST

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St. NE.,, Hickory, North Carolina, United States

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point. When excessive, it can negatively impact one’s quality of life. This course will explore medications used to treat anxiety, specifically in the aging population. Also explored will be effective therapies and potential medication side effects. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

Free

Webinar: PTSD: Healing the Emotional Wound – WGAMHST

When trauma occurs, it can have lasting effects on the person who experiences it and their caregiver. This presentation defines PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and reviews the impact of trauma. Highlighted are treatment options and self-care strategies related to older adults. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s […]

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

Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World EGAMHST

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St. NE.,, Hickory, 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