Calendar of Events

This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can supportmanaging everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunitiesfor balance, stability, and stress reduction. Join us to explore topics from nutrition to mindfulnessand many in between. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. […]

This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can supportmanaging everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunitiesfor balance, stability, and stress reduction. Join us to explore topics from nutrition to mindfulnessand many in between. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. […]

This is a free in-person event at Graham County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. 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 to unravel. Effective communication cultivates […]

This is a free in-person event at Jackson County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. Contact Hours 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 […]

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

LivingWorks ASIST is a two-day, face-to-face workshop featuring powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations. At a LivingWorks ASIST workshop, you’ll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing skilled interventions, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. Our knowledgeable, supportive trainers will guide you through the course, ensuring your comfort and safety. Participants […]

A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This course examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternative treatments will be the focus of symptom management. 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 Haywood County Public Library: Waynesville Branch, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Receiving a chronic illness diagnosis can produce a range of emotional responses. In this training, we will explore the physical and mental impact […]