Healthy Kids Day® is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. For over 30 years, YMCAs and their communities have hosted free community events aimed to inspire kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer months and beyond. Here in Avery County, the […]
The NC Prevention Conference is an opportunity for community members, from a multitude of backgrounds, to collaborate, engage, and advocate for change in relation to substance misuse prevention. This year's conference will be a virtual ONLY event. Access to the virtual booth and networking to attendees will be available up to 3 months AFTER the event. […]
Come enjoy a meal with family, friends, and community partners. Local agencies, including Vaya Health, will be there to present on mental health first aid and resiliency tools.
This NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) town hall in Transylvania County held on May 18 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Brevard College will focus on improving behavioral resilience. Secretary Kinsley, Senator Jim Burgin, and other local leaders will join the conversation after brief introductions. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters will […]
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is hosting a free pop-up clinic for dental, vision, and medical services in Vance County. Important event information: -The patient parking lot will open no later than 11:59 P.M. on Friday night, May 19, and remain open. Clinic doors typically open at 6 A.M. -Patients should be prepared with their own […]
The Mobile Free Pharmacy provides adults and children who are low-income or experiencing a hardship with free over the counter medicine. Medicine such as aspirin, children’s cough syrup, allergy medicine, and vitamins are just a few items given to families who need assistance through this event. Click here to register.
Free OTC giveaway sponsored by Vaya Health! No registration is required to attend, and no fees, ID checks, or financial qualifications. Our Mobile Free Pharmacy Events provide low-income individuals and families with free over-the-counter medicine. Attendees receive items that may include but are not limited to pain relief, cold and cough medicine, allergy, digestive, vitamins, […]
This Community Wellness Fair for youth and families is presented by Tri-County (Franklin, Granville, and Vance) System of Care Community Collaborative and Vaya Health. Come meet local community partners, vendors, and agencies to learn about health (mental and physical) and wellness services available for youth and families in these counties. A dental bus and health […]
The theme this year is "HOPE NOT STIGMA"! They want the community to know there is hope for recovery and they can be a part of spreading that HOPE instead of perpetuating the stigma surrounding substance use and addiction. The overdose death numbers were just announced for the state of NC and the numbers are […]
This will be a day to highlight the healthy lifestyles and resources in the community for Seniors.