Vaya Health and Buncombe County Health and Human Services are partnering together to offer a FREE Mental Health First Aid training for the community. Mental Health First Aid will teach you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8- hour training will give you the skills […]
Supporting an older adult with a personality disorder can be challenging. This training looks at specific personality disorders, what to expect, and treatment options. Also shared are tips used to make interactions smoother and more effective. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department […]
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 […]
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 […]
SAMHSA’s GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation, operated by Policy ResearchAssociates, Inc. (PRA), is known nationally for its work in regard to people with behavioral health needs involved inthe criminal justice system.Although prevalence estimates vary, there is consensus that high percentages of justice-involved women and men have experienced serious trauma throughout their lifetime. […]
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, 825 Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir, NC […]
An individual can experience a crisis suddenly and without warning, especially when symptoms of amental illness are involved. As a caregiver or responder, possessing skills that support de-escalationis imperative. Did you know that you can help? This course provides information about crises in olderadults, barriers to de-escalation, and specific methods of stabilizing support. This is […]
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. In this course, you’ll learn about the physical and emotional effects of a disaster and how people commonly react to […]
This is a free in-person event at Henderson 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. A course designed to increase the understanding of neurocognitive disorders and dementia. The curricula will examine the four most diagnosed […]
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 […]