Calendar of Events

Navigating Depression EGAMHST

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, United States

Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course explores risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support others experiencing depression. 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 Services. […]

QPR Suicide Prevention Training (Vaya Health staff only)

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

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Communication 101-The Basics EGAMHST

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, United States

Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supports one’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers and methods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges. This is […]

Child and Family Team (CFT) Training

This free, virtual course provides 11 contact hours of training related to System of Care and the CFT process; gives parents, caregivers, and professionals an overview of CFT meetings from the family’s perspective; and teaches strategies and facilitation skills to support youth and families. To receive credit for the training, participants must attend both full […]

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CFAC Meeting – Region 2 (Hybrid)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 2 Counties: Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Transylvania, Yancey 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: 454 223 699#200 Ridgefield Court – Suite 218, Asheville, NC 28806

Webinar: The Many Uses of Antidepressant Medications -WGAMHST

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This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric team. CE’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Antidepressants treat depression, but did you realize there are other uses for this medication? This course will examine the traditional use of antidepressant medications, potential side effects, and administration protocols. Off-label […]

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Neurocognitive Disorders and the Basics of Dementia-Focus on Behavior EGAMHST

Alleghany County Public Library 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, North Carolina, United States

A course designed to increase the understanding of neurocognitive disorders and dementia. The curricula will examine the four most diagnosed types of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) in older adults, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. Also included are intervention strategies to support adaptive care delivery. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health […]

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Communication 101-Focus On Dementia EGAMHST

Alleghany County Public Library 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, North Carolina, United States

Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supports one’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers and methods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges. This is […]

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CFAC Meeting – Region 4 (Hybrid)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 4 Counties: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Stokes, Vance 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: 589 792 236#2929 Crouse Lane, Suite B, Burlington, NC 27215