Hoarding Disorder: Hidden Secrets E-HEART
2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Lawsons of Knightdale, 1001 Mulford Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, 27545, United States
Have you ever had a secret you were too embarrassed to share? Those who hoard may not disclosesymptoms due to potential embarrassment, judgment, and ridicule. This presentation will explorecauses, symptoms, treatment, and care methods for those managing this condition. The focus ison the aging population.

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.

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Contact Lawson of Knightdale at 984-202-8685 with any questions.

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Navigating Depression E-HEART
2025-11-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Lois E Harrill Senior Center, 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, 28607, United States
Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course exploresrisk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support othersexperiencing depression.

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.

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Contact Lois E. Harrill Senior Center at 828-265-8090 with any questions.

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Bipolar Disorder: Creating Balance W-HEART
2025-11-25 13:30 - 14:30 | Jackson County Public Library, 310 Keener Street, Sylva, NC, 28779, United States
This is a free in-person event at Jackson 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.

Having extreme mood changes can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to function in life. This cycle is difficult to stabilize without proper treatment. This course looks at the causes, symptoms, and current treatment options for the older adult.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

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Registration Required: Please register here or call Jackson County Public Library at (828)586-2016.

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-02 17:00 | Tri-County Community College, 21 Campus Circle, Murphy, North Carolina, United States
LivingWorks ASIST is a two-day, face-to-face workshop featuring powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations.

At a LivingWorks ASIST workshop, you’ll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing skilled interventions, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. Our knowledgeable, supportive trainers will guide you through the course, ensuring your comfort and safety.

In order to receive credit, participant must attend both days.

Training location:

Tri-County Community College

21 Campus Circle Murphy, NC

Crisp Building Room 100

There is no charge for this training.

Child and Family Teams 1 Revised Training (CFT)
2025-12-01 09:00 - 2025-12-02 16:00
This free, virtual course provides 11 contact hours of training related to System of Care and the CFT process; gives parents, caregivers, and professionals an overview of CFT meetings from the family’s perspective; and teaches strategies and facilitation skills to support youth and families.

To receive credit for the training, participants must attend both full days (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and have their cameras on with audio capability. This training is intended for members/recipients and providers within the Vaya region and network. Only three individuals from each provider organization may register. Attendance is capped at 28 attendees.

Participants will receive a link to the training a few days before the event. If you have questions, email provider.training@vayahealth.com.

CFAC Meeting - Region 2 (Hybrid)
2025-12-01 18:00 - 20:00
Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 2 Counties: Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Transylvania, Yancey

Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246).

Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 685 482 565#Vaya Health, 200 Ridgefield Court, Suite 218, Asheville, NC 28806

CFAC Meeting - Region 4 (Virtual)
2025-12-02 08:00 - 17:00
Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 4 Counties: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Vance

Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246).

Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 229 933 645 #

Communication 101 - The Basics E-HEART
2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Alleghany County Public Library, 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, North Carolina, 28675, United States
Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supports one’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers and methods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges.

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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Diabetes Management
2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:00
This diabetes training is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge about diabetes and essential self-management skills. The program aims to increase awareness and understanding of the condition, empowering individuals to take control of their health or better support those living with diabetes.

This training is suitable for community stakeholders wanting to expand their knowledge of diabetes care and management.

This is a virtual session, and the MS Teams link will be emailed out several days prior to the session.

Communication 101: The Basics E-HEART
2025-12-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Ashe County Public Library, 148 Library Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina, 28694, United States
Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supports one’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers and methods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges.

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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Communication 101-The Basics E-HEART
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Wilkes County Public Library, 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 28659, United States
Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken,relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supportsone’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers andmethods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges.

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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CFAC Meeting - Region 3 (Hybrid)
2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00
Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 3 Counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, McDowell, Rowan, Watauga, Wilkes

Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246).

Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 797 861 771 # Vaya Health, 408 Spaulding Rd. Suite B, Marion, NC 28752

Rescheduled: Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention
2025-12-09 10:00 - 12:00
Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis.

In this training, you’ll 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

The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out a few days prior to the training.

Communication 101: The Basics E-HEART
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawsons of Knightdale, 1001 Mulford Court, Knightdale, North Carolina, 27545, United States
Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken,relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supportsone’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers andmethods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges.

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.

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Contact Lawson of Knightdale at 984-202-8685 with any questions.

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Communication 101: The Basics E-HEART
2025-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Cumberland Street Center A Division of Beacon Rescue Mission, 200 S King Ave., Dunn, North Carolina, 28334, United States
Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken,relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supportsone’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers andmethods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges.

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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Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) Assessment Training
2025-12-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00
The Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) Assessment Training is a one-hour basic introduction into what the SIS assessment is and how it is administered. Training will cover topics such as who is involved in the assessment, how often the assessment must be completed, why does it have to be completed, and what participants can expect when they complete one.

Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 4 (Animal-Assisted Therapy, Art, and Laughter) W-HEART
2025-12-09 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.

This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for balance, stability, and stress reduction. The main topics of this course will be Animal-Assisted Therapy, Art, and Laughter.

If you would like to attend this event, please click button below that says “Going” and complete the form.

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Registration Required: Please register here or call Macon County Public Library at (828) 524-3600.

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CFAC Meeting - Region 1 (Virtual)
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00
Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 1 Counties: Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain

Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246).

Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 402 968 59#

Community Mental Health Training - Calm Conversations
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Kent Poe Hall – Ashe Campus of Wilkes Community College, 363 Campus Dr., West Jefferson, North Carolina, 28694, United States
Come enjoy supper courtesy of NAMI High Country and learn proven strategies to reduce the risk of death by suicide of at-risk people in your life while respecting their rights and autonomy.

The supper will be served during the event at 5:30 pm

For more information please download the event flyer.

Register for the event here

Innovations Stakeholder/Employer of Record (EOR) Virtual Quarterly Meeting
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.vayahealth.com/event/innovations-stakeholder-employer-of-record-eor-virtual-quarterly-meeting-2/2025-12-10/
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.

Communication 101: The Basics E-HEART
2025-12-10 13:30 - 14:30 | McDowell Senior Center, 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, 28752, United States
Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken,relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supportsone’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers andmethods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges.

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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Communication 101: The Basics E-HEART
2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Alexander County Senior Center, 730 7th St., SW, Taylorsville, North Carolina, 28681, United States
Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supports one’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers and methods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges.

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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Communication 101 W-HEART
2025-12-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Macon County Senior Services, 108 Wayah St., Franklin, North Carolina, 28734, United States
This is a free in-person event at Macon County Senior Services, 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.

Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supports one’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers and methods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges.

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 Senior Services at 828-349-2058.

Webinar: Anxiety: Managing Nervous Energy W-HEART
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Mjc5NWFlMmEtZDZkNS00YjhlLWFkZjUtZDJjMjBlYzMyNDhm%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.

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 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 127 359 92#

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Facing the Emotional Challenges of Chronic Illness E-HEART
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Rowan Public Library, 201 West Fisher St., Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144, United States
Receiving a chronic illness diagnosis can produce a range of emotional responses. In this training,we will explore the physical and mental impact of these conditions. Understanding can help usremain proactive, be resilient and promote better outcomes.

This is a free in-person event at The Rowan Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health HEART 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 call Rowan Public Library at 704-216-8218. Contact them with any questions.

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Webinar: Communication 101 E-HEART
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTFmZTkzODItODYzNS00ZmFlLWE4YzMtMzEzNjUzODZjNzA1%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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Webinar: OCD: Thought-Behavior Cycle E-HEART
2025-12-12 11:15 - 12:15 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTY0YmE1YTgtNjdlMi00ZTMwLTgyNDEtNjY1YTdhNTc5ODNh%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: Communication 101 W-HEART
2025-12-16 13:00 - 14:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjNmNDgxY2EtMjEwZC00NTUxLWFmMDMtZDIxMjQzYmM3ZDA4%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.

Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supports one’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers and methods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges.

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 427 852 184#

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Webinar: Communication 101 E-HEART
2025-12-16 13:30 - 14:30 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDU3NWNjYzAtZDcwNy00N2UzLTk3NjEtOTU3MTliZjhhMjE4%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
