Calendar of Events

Living with Anxiety: Medications that Help EGAMHST

Alexander County Senior Center 730 7th St., SW, Taylorsville, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

Free

Navigating Depression – WGAMHST

Jackson County Public Library 310 Keener Street, Sylva, NC, United States

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 […]

Free

2024 Mental Health Summit – Pathways of Integrating Recovery – Buncombe County

ABTech Ferguson Auditorium 340 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC, United States

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.

Homeless Resource Fair – Henderson County

Salvation Army of Hendersonville 239 3rd Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792

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

Webinar: Opportunities to Help During Crisis EGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

An individual can experience a crisis suddenly and without warning, especially when symptoms of amental illness are involved. As a caregiver or responder, possessing skills that support de-escalationis imperative. Did you know that you can help? This course provides information about crises in olderadults, barriers to de-escalation, and specific methods of stabilizing support. This is […]

2024 Senior Celebration – Swain County

1130 Hyatt Creek Rd 1130 Hyatt Creek Rd, Bryson City, North Carolina, United States

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

Webinar: Living with Anxiety: Medications That Help EGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

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

Free

WNC Run/Walk for Autism – Buncombe County

Bill Moore Community Park 85 Howard Gap Rd., Fletcher, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

NC MedAssist Free OTC Mobile Pharmacy – Alexander County

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.

Webinar: Communication 101- Dementia Focus EGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

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 supportsone’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers andmethods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges. This is a free virtual […]

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