Calendar of Events

Substance Use, Misuse, and the Opioid Crisis

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Adults of any age can encounter problems with substances. This class details common substance use issues and tips for those caring for those individuals. RSVP: mandy.matney@vayahealth.com

Free

Dementia & Psychosis Behavior: What You Need to Know

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted. In this class, case review and activities, are used to identify frequent challenging behaviors associated with dementia and psychosis. Participants review factors that may trigger behaviors and discuss prevention and intervention strategies. RSVP: mandy.matney@vayahealth.com

Free

Overcoming Communication Barriers in Dementia

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted. Communication is the string that ties us all together.  If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, our relationships tend to unravel.  This curriculum is designed to look at common communication problems and methods to make it an easier and […]

Free

Coping with Anxiety: Medications and More

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Training has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted. Everyone experiences some anxiety from time to time. Life experiences, perceptions of the world around us and personal coping skills help determine if medication is needed to help an individual manage in everyday circumstances. Attending this training will add to your […]

Free

Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Training has been cancelled until Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Anxiety can be a debilitating force in one’s life.   At times, so debilitating that it interferes with the ability to manage one’s own activities of daily living.  When this happens, it’s important to know that there are supports available to treat and assist in the management […]

Free

Canceled-Overcoming Communication Barriers In Mental Illness

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Due to Covid-19 this event will be reschedule once restrictions have been lifted. Communication is the string that ties us all together.  If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, our relationships tend to unravel.  This curriculum is designed to look at common communication problems and methods to make it an easier and more […]

Free

Canceled-Crisis Prevention: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

 Due to Covid-19 this event will be reschedule once restrictions have been lifted. “If you can predict it, you can avoid it!”  Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can be of benefit both to the caregiver and individual experiencing a crisis.  This course is designed to […]

Free

Keeping the Balance: Mood-Stabilizing Medications

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Managing Mood Disorders can be a balancing act. Attend this training to learn the role of medication in keeping the equilibrium, as well as the importance of observing medication responses, and signs and symptoms to report to a physician. RSVP: mandy.matney@vayahealth.com

Free

Bipolar Extreme Mood Variation-Is There Stability?

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Whether you are the caregiver of someone with bipolar disorder or the individual living with the inability to maintain a consistent mood, feeling “stable” is often an infrequent reality.  This class examines features and symptoms of the different types of the disorder.  It also addresses causes, risk factors and, most importantly, treatment. Specific focused is […]

Free

The Impact of Chronic Medical Illnesses on the Brain

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Chronic diseases can be challenging to manage. Come and learn ways to help the care recipient cope with the emotional and behavioral symptoms that sometimes accompany these medical conditions. RSVP: mandy.matney@vayahealth.com

Free