Calendar of Events

Supporting an older adult with a personality disorder can be challenging. This training looks atspecific personality disorders, what to expect, and treatment options. Also shared are tips used tomake 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 of Health […]

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 […]

Participants will receive an overview of NC Innovations and the Registry of Unmet Needs. Participants will learn the steps to apply for the Registry of Unmet Needs as well as become familiar with some available services under NC Innovations.  Trainers: Dennesha Mebane and Laura Sharpe Approximately one week prior to the event participants will receive a […]

This is a free in-person event at Haywood County Public Library: Waynesville Branch, 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 […]

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 needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use concern or crisis by […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Supporting an older adult with a personality disorder can be challenging. This training looks atspecific personality disorders, what to expect, and treatment options. Also shared are tips used tomake 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 of Health […]

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 […]

This is a free event at Spruce Pine 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. […]

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 […]

Supporting an older adult with a personality disorder can be challenging. This training looks atspecific personality disorders, what to expect, and treatment options. Also shared are tips used tomake 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 of Health […]

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. Substance use is a reality in every community. Possibly you or someone in your life has been impacted by the […]

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. A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This course examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects […]

This is a free in-person event at Mars Hill 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. Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend […]

Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis. In this training, you’ll learn: How to refer an individual to the right resource How to ask the right questions about suicide How to persuade a person to get help The Microsoft Teams link will be sent out a few days prior to the […]

A course designed to increase the understanding of neurocognitive disorders and dementia. Thecurricula will examine the four most diagnosed types of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) in olderadults, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. Also included are intervention strategies tosupport adaptive care delivery. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]