Calendar of Events

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 de-escalation is imperative. Did you know that you can help? This course provides information about crises in older adults, barriers to de-escalation, and specific methods of stabilizing […]

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point. When excessive, it can negatively impact one’s quality of life. This course will explore medications used to treat anxiety, specifically in the aging population. Also explored will be effective therapies and potential medication side effects. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s […]

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

The primary purpose for the summit is to bring together key community stakeholders with the goal of enhancing access to mental health services, communication and continuity of care across agencies, as well as address specific mental healthcare needs of Veterans and their families in the Western North Carolina area.

The Salvation Army of Hendersonville will be hosting this event on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 8:30a-12p with lunch served.

This event is a celebration of Senior Adults plus an opportunity for networking with older adult agencies.

The annual WNC Run/Walk for Autism will be on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Fletcher Park. Did you know, as many as 1 in 36 children in North Carolina may be diagnosed with autism? The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) provides statewide programs, education, and support to people on the autism spectrum not available […]

The Bridge Community, a nonprofit organization, assists with resources by providing services, partnering with public and non profit organization programs within N.C. They are partnering with NC MedAssist, a statewide, mobile free pharmacy program that gives away free over-the-counter medicine through various programs. NC MedAssist be present in Alexander County.