Calendar of Events

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 […]

A Foster Care Celebration Event

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Community Resource Fair

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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: 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 […]

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 […]

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. When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be […]

Join Resources for Resilience™ for an afternoon of learning and community connection. During this two-hour event, you’ll gain practical tools to manage stress and support friends and neighbors through hard times. Download the event PDF This event is supported by Vaya Health and NC Department of Health and Human Services.

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.

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 […]

People living with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have been misunderstoodthroughout history. In this presentation, the focus is on the manifestation of symptoms, causality,and risk factors. We’ll also explore ways to support and treat an individual experiencing psychosis. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through […]

The Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts takes place each year on the fourth Saturday in September on Hiddenite Church Rd., in Hiddenite, NC.  The FREE fest features shopping for fine arts and handmade products, living history demonstrations by skilled craftspeople, four live performance stages with music, dance, and storytelling, an interactive Celebration Children’s area, and […]