Calendar of Events

Opportunities to Help During Crisis – WGAMHST

Leicester Public Library 1561 Alexander Rd, Leicester, North Carolina, United States

This is a free in-person event at Leicester Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. 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 […]

Free

Urban Garden Tour & Tasting – Buncombe and Madison County

The Urban Garden Tour and Tasting is an annual celebration and educational event hosted by Bountiful Cities. This event brings community members to the gardens Bountiful Cities manages. The Urban Garden Tour and Tasting with Bountiful Cities is FREE and open to everyone. – There will be educational activities for attendees – No cost to […]

Suicide and Aging…Conversations for Life! – WGAMHST

Spruce Pine Public Library 142 Walnut Avenue, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, United States

This is a free event at Spruce Pine Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s 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 warning signs, adaptive responses, and prevention methods […]

Free

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training We can all save lives. Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis. In this training, community stakeholders will 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 You can […]

Free

Marion East Back to School Event – McDowell County

Eastfield Global Magnet School 170 Eastfield School Rd, Marion, North Carolina, United States

This is a reschedule of the Spring Fling. This is a community-based health and wellness resource fair geared towards the Marion East Community. Join us at this event to receive free resources and giveaways!

Summer Pop Up Market Fair

Downtown Marion – Courthouse Lawn Marion, NC

Community-based health and wellness resource fair for the McDowell Community.

Member Monday: Health Opportunities Pilot information (Virtual)

July 2024 featured topic: Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP)Join us to learn more about non-medical supports and resources available to qualified health plan members who have needs related to transportation, housing, food, toxic stress and/or interpersonal violence. Member Mondays are events to help you learn more about accessing benefits and services from Vaya Health. Each event […]

Opportunities to Help During Crisis – WGAMHST

Enka-Candler Public Library 1404 Sandhill Rd, Candler, North Carolina

This is a free event at Enka-Candler Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. 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 […]

Free