Suicide and Aging...Conversations for Life! E-HEART
2025-09-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Alleghany County Public Library, 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, North Carolina, 28675, United States
Conversations about suicide are not always comfortable; however, having the dialogue opens the door for help! This course focuses on warning signs, adaptive responses, and prevention methods for aging individuals at risk of suicide.

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.

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Suicide and Aging...Conversations for Life! E-HEART
2025-09-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Ashe County Public Library, 148 Library Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina, 28694, United States
Conversations about suicide are not always comfortable; however, having the dialogue opens the door for help! This course focuses on warning signs, adaptive responses, and prevention methods for aging individuals at risk of suicide.

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.

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Suicide and Aging...Conversations for Life! E-HEART
2025-09-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Wilkes County Public Library, 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 28659, United States
Conversations about suicide are not always comfortable; however, having the dialogue opens thedoor for help! This course focuses on warning signs, adaptive responses, and prevention methodsfor aging individuals at risk of suicide.

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.

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Because of You-Henderson County
2025-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28739
A Foster Care Celebration Event

Vaya CFAC Steering Committee [virtual]
2025-09-08 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.

Mental Health First Aid- Adult
2025-09-09 08:00 - 17:00
Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people

How to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges

How to offer and provide initial help

How to guide a person toward appropriate care

Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

This training will be face to face from 8 am to 5 pm.

Location: Love and Respect

350 Chadwick Avenue Suite 300

Hendersonville, NC 28792

Lunch will be included

For more information reach out to training@vayahealth.com

Suicide and Aging...Conversations for Life! E-HEART
2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Cumberland Street Center A Division of Beacon Rescue Mission, 200 S King Ave., Dunn, North Carolina, 28334, United States
Conversations about suicide are not always comfortable; however, having the dialogue opens thedoor for help! This course focuses on warning signs, adaptive responses, and prevention methodsfor aging individuals at risk of suicide.

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

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Suicide and Aging…Conversations for Life! W-HEART
2025-09-09 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.

Conversations about suicide are not always comfortable; however, having the dialogue opens the door for help! This course focuses on warning signs, adaptive responses, and prevention methods for aging individuals at risk of suicide.

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.

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Member Monday - Hendersonville
2025-09-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Hendersonville Family YMCA, 810 6th Ave. W, Hendersonville, North Carolina, 28739, 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

Celebrate Healthy Aging Month! 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 additional support and services.

Download the Member Moments PDF

World Suicide Prevention Day-Haywood County
2025-09-10 10:00 - 13:00
Community Resource Fair

Innovations Stakeholder/Employer of Record (EOR) Virtual Quarterly Meeting
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.vayahealth.com/event/innovations-stakeholder-employer-of-record-eor-virtual-quarterly-meeting-2/2025-09-10/
Connect with Microsoft Teams by computer, mobile app, or telephone.Link for computer or mobile app: tinyurl.com/2025InnovationsMeetingCall-in number for audio only: 1-828-552-4129, conference ID: 459 354 049#

Questions may be typed into the chat box during the meeting or submitted before the meeting by email to innovations.stakeholder@vayahealth.com. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

Click to join the Innovations Stakeholder email group.

Suicide and Aging...Conversations for Life! E-HEART
2025-09-10 13:30 - 14:30 | McDowell Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, 28752, United States
Conversations about suicide are not always comfortable; however, having the dialogue opens thedoor for help! This course focuses on warning signs, adaptive responses, and prevention methodsfor aging individuals at risk of suicide.

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.

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Person Centered Thinking (PCT) Training
2025-09-11 09:00 - 2025-09-12 16:00
This is a two-day, in-person, 12-hour workshop that introduces the basic principles of PCT. Vaya trainers will review and discuss the origins, research, and values of person-centered thinking. This training will provide an essential framework for effectively supporting a person in navigating life’s challenges and opportunities. Participants must attend and participate both days to receive a certificate of completion. Participants will receive the training handouts two weeks prior to the event as printing is necessary. Only three individuals from each provider organization may register. Attendance is capped at 15 attendees.

Participants will receive an email a few days before the training event with the room number. The in-person training will take place at Goodwill Training Center

1616 Patton Avenue

Asheville, NC 28806. If you have questions, email provider.training@vayahealth.com.

Suicide and Aging...Conversations for Life! E-HEART
2025-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Alexander County Senior Center, 730 7th St., SW, Taylorsville, North Carolina, 28681, United States
Conversations about suicide are not always comfortable; however, having the dialogue opens the door for help! This course focuses on warning signs, adaptive responses, and prevention methods for aging individuals at risk of suicide.

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.

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Self-Care: Live Well - WGAMHST
2025-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Spruce Pine Public Library, 142 Walnut Avenue, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, 28777, United States
This is a free event at Spruce Pine Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. 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 Spruce Pine Public Library 828-765-4673.

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Webinar: Understanding Schizophrenia and Psychosis E-HEART
2025-09-12 10:00 - 11:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTY4NTJiMmEtMzNjZi00ZWYyLTg5MzgtMjQ0NjNjNWM2NzUz%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.

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Member Monday - Burlington
2025-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | John Robert Kernodle Senior Center, 1535 S. Mebane Street, Burlington, North Carolina, 27215, 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

Celebrate Healthy Aging Month! Join us at the Vaya Health table for wellness resources, free giveaways, and tips to support your health and wellbeing. Plus, connect with the Health Education and Aging Resource Team for additional support and services.

Download the Member Moments PDF

Webinar: Suicide and Aging...Conversations for Life! E-HEART
2025-09-12 11:15 - 12:15 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjZkMzA1MmUtYWU2NS00NjI1LTgxMTYtZjgyZDg3NzNiZjUy%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

Fall Festival - Mitchell County
2025-09-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Tractor Food and Farms, 10992 NC-226, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, 28777
This event will be a free health and resource fair, offering free health screenings, OTC medications, pregnancy ultrasounds, and a blood drive along with a host of informational resources. There will also be free hamburgers and hotdogs.

2025 Recovery Celebration Invoice-Chatham County
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Chatham Middle School, 2025 South Second Avenue Extension, Siler City, North Carolina
The event will mark the 36th Anniversary of National Recovery Month with the theme “Recovery is for Everyone,” and will bring together local substance use treatment and mental health providers, as well as community-based resources. We will celebrate the thousands of individuals in our community who are proudly living in recovery and send a message of hope and encouragement to everyone on their recovery journey. The fun-filled event will include testimonials, music from local musicians, games, food, and giveaways to celebrate those in recovery.

Member Monday - Cullowhee
2025-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Jackson County Recreation Complex, 88 Cullowhee Mountain Road, Cullowhee, North Carolina, 28723, United States

Healthy Aging Resource Fair-Haywood County
2025-09-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Haywood County Public Library: Canton Branch, 11 Pennsylvania Avenue, Canton, North Carolina, 28716, United States
This event will connect older individuals and their families/caregivers with resources in the community, helping them stay healthy and get the help they need.

Webinar: Opportunities to Help During Crisis W-HEART
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjA4NmJiYzQtN2IwZi00ZDQ2LWIyNmMtZTE2MDQzMjZjM2M4%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.

An individual can experience a crisis suddenly and without warning, especially when symptoms of a mental illness are involved. As a caregiver or responder, possessing skills that support de-escalation is imperative. Did you know that you can help? This course provides information about crises in older adults, barriers to de-escalation, and specific methods of stabilizing support.

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 318 484 917#

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Webinar: Understanding Schizophrenia and Psychosis E-HEART
2025-09-16 13:30 - 14:30 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGYzYTFhZWItNDVlNi00YWEzLTkxYmQtYjUwOWU5MDg1Yjgz%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: Suicide and Aging...Conversations for Life! E-HEART
2025-09-16 14:45 - 15:45 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzhhMDIwNTUtY2YyNS00NWNkLWExNjQtODg4NTMyOWZjNWRj%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

Suicide and Aging...Conversations for Life! E-HEART
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:00 | North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078, United States
Conversations about suicide are not always comfortable; however, having the dialogue opens the door for help! This course focuses on warning signs, adaptive responses, and prevention methods for aging individuals at risk of suicide.

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.

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Anxiety: Managing Nervous Energy W-HEART
2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Marshall Library (Madison County Public Libraries), 1335 N Main St, Marshall, North Carolina, 28753, United States
This is a free in-person event at Marshall Library (Madison County Public Libraries), 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.

A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This course examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternative treatments will be the focus of symptom management.

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 Marshall Library at (828)649-3741.

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WNC Recovery Rally-Buncombe County
2025-09-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Pack Square Park – On The Green, 1 S. Pack Square, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801, United States
This event will bring WNC together to break stigma, uplift voices, connect resources, and highlight recovery in WNC. There will be speakers and stories of personal recovery stories, live music, resource booths from local organizations, food trucks and refreshments, and fun activities for the whole family!

MedAssist Mobile Free Pharmacy-Alexander County
2025-09-20 09:00 - 14:00 | First United Methodist Church of Taylorsville, 1400 NC Highway 16 S, Taylorsville, North Carolina, 28681, United States
NC MedAssist’s Mobile Free Pharmacy brings free over-the-counter medicine directly to communities across North Carolina. Designed for individuals and families with low incomes, these events provide essential health items such as:

Pain relievers

Cold, cough, and allergy medicine

Digestive aids

Vitamins

Children’s medications

Made possible through sponsorship, we collaborate with community organizations to provide certain health services and connect participants to local resources. Events often, but not always, include participation from public health departments, social services, and other local agencies to help address broader community needs.

Please pre-register for the event at: September 20: Mobile Free Pharmacy – Alexander County – NC MEDASSIST

Webinar: Suicide and Aging…Conversations for Life! W-HEART
2025-09-22 13:00 - 14:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTU4N2VjZTMtMWNhZC00YTFhLWE5NGItOWRhOTFlYTg3NDcw%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.

Conversations about suicide are not always comfortable; however, having the dialogue opens the door for help! This course focuses on warning signs, adaptive responses, and prevention methods for aging individuals at risk of suicide.

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 216 232 818#

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