Youth Mental Health First Aid: April 2026
Skills-based Youth Mental Health First Aid training that prepares adults to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to appropriate support for mental health and substance use challenges. Two-day required registration.
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Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid training led by YMCA of WNC’s Maria Suarez builds practical skills to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect adolescents to appropriate help. Registration for both days is required for a three-year certificate.

Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid training led by YMCA of WNC’s Maria Suarez builds practical skills to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect adolescents to appropriate help. Registration for both days is required for a three-year certificate.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid training led by YMCA of WNC’s Maria Suarez builds practical skills to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect adolescents to appropriate help. Registration for both days is required for a three-year certificate.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.

Hands-on Naloxone training teaching overdose recognition, intranasal naloxone administration, and core harm reduction practices, plus community resource updates from Sunrise Recovery and AmeriHealth Caritas at the Asheville wellness center.

Hands-on Naloxone training teaching overdose recognition, intranasal naloxone administration, and core harm reduction practices, plus community resource updates from Sunrise Recovery and AmeriHealth Caritas at the Asheville wellness center.
Hands-on Naloxone training teaching overdose recognition, intranasal naloxone administration, and core harm reduction practices, plus community resource updates from Sunrise Recovery and AmeriHealth Caritas at the Asheville wellness center.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, response, and naloxone administration for community responders; free hybrid session led by Sunrise Recovery at AmeriHealth Caritas, suitable for neighbors and frontline staff.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, response, and naloxone administration for community responders; free hybrid session led by Sunrise Recovery at AmeriHealth Caritas, suitable for neighbors and frontline staff.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, response, and naloxone administration for community responders; free hybrid session led by Sunrise Recovery at AmeriHealth Caritas, suitable for neighbors and frontline staff.

Gentle therapeutic yoga led by a C-IAYT yoga therapist integrates 12 step recovery principles and breathing exercises to build coping skills for substance use and behavioral health concerns; beginner friendly and substance free.

Gentle therapeutic yoga led by a C-IAYT yoga therapist integrates 12 step recovery principles and breathing exercises to build coping skills for substance use and behavioral health concerns; beginner friendly and substance free.
Gentle therapeutic yoga led by a C-IAYT yoga therapist integrates 12 step recovery principles and breathing exercises to build coping skills for substance use and behavioral health concerns; beginner friendly and substance free.

Quiet, grounding sessions of guided meditation, breathwork, and gentle meditative movement. Facilitated peer support and reflective discussion cultivate practical tools for staying centered during stressful times.

Quiet, grounding sessions of guided meditation, breathwork, and gentle meditative movement. Facilitated peer support and reflective discussion cultivate practical tools for staying centered during stressful times.
Quiet, grounding sessions of guided meditation, breathwork, and gentle meditative movement. Facilitated peer support and reflective discussion cultivate practical tools for staying centered during stressful times.
Guided creative journal writing session using reflective prompts to explore mental health and wellness themes, led by Jean Rowe with NAMI and AmeriHealth Caritas; free registration includes supplied materials and lunch.
Guided creative journal writing session using reflective prompts to explore mental health and wellness themes, led by Jean Rowe with NAMI and AmeriHealth Caritas; free registration includes supplied materials and lunch.
Guided creative journal writing session using reflective prompts to explore mental health and wellness themes, led by Jean Rowe with NAMI and AmeriHealth Caritas; free registration includes supplied materials and lunch.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.

An hour-long instructor-led yoga session blending movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices at AmeriHealth Caritas NC Wellness and Opportunity Center; free drop-in class open to community members and beginners.

An hour-long instructor-led yoga session blending movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices at AmeriHealth Caritas NC Wellness and Opportunity Center; free drop-in class open to community members and beginners.
An hour-long instructor-led yoga session blending movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices at AmeriHealth Caritas NC Wellness and Opportunity Center; free drop-in class open to community members and beginners.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

One-hour monthly Zoom sessions delivering simple, trauma-informed resilience tools and community healing practices for WNC residents, scheduled first Fridays at noon; free registration provides a supportive space for better days.

One-hour monthly Zoom sessions delivering simple, trauma-informed resilience tools and community healing practices for WNC residents, scheduled first Fridays at noon; free registration provides a supportive space for better days.
One-hour monthly Zoom sessions delivering simple, trauma-informed resilience tools and community healing practices for WNC residents, scheduled first Fridays at noon; free registration provides a supportive space for better days.

A facilitated climate justice listening circle centered on shared concerns about climate protections, democracy, and civil liberties. Gather for small-group discussion, mutual support, and community organizing connections at a wellness center.

A facilitated climate justice listening circle centered on shared concerns about climate protections, democracy, and civil liberties. Gather for small-group discussion, mutual support, and community organizing connections at a wellness center.
A facilitated climate justice listening circle centered on shared concerns about climate protections, democracy, and civil liberties. Gather for small-group discussion, mutual support, and community organizing connections at a wellness center.

Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.

Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.
Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.

Warm coffeehouse-style conversation circle for Western North Carolina LGBTQIA2S+ adults age 50+, centered on connection and peer support. April’s meetup includes informal discussion plus early planning talk for a 2026 Pride celebration.

Warm coffeehouse-style conversation circle for Western North Carolina LGBTQIA2S+ adults age 50+, centered on connection and peer support. April’s meetup includes informal discussion plus early planning talk for a 2026 Pride celebration.
Warm coffeehouse-style conversation circle for Western North Carolina LGBTQIA2S+ adults age 50+, centered on connection and peer support. April’s meetup includes informal discussion plus early planning talk for a 2026 Pride celebration.
Evidence-based overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and North Carolina childcare licensing requirements, combining risk-reduction strategies, safe-sleep guidance, and regulatory compliance for childcare providers in an in-person workshop.
Evidence-based overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and North Carolina childcare licensing requirements, combining risk-reduction strategies, safe-sleep guidance, and regulatory compliance for childcare providers in an in-person workshop.
Evidence-based overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and North Carolina childcare licensing requirements, combining risk-reduction strategies, safe-sleep guidance, and regulatory compliance for childcare providers in an in-person workshop.

Foundational Reiki Level I training focused on hands on energy healing, self treatment, and working with others in a yoga studio setting. Expect guided instruction, practice time, and take home techniques for everyday stress relief and balance.

Foundational Reiki Level I training focused on hands on energy healing, self treatment, and working with others in a yoga studio setting. Expect guided instruction, practice time, and take home techniques for everyday stress relief and balance.
Foundational Reiki Level I training focused on hands on energy healing, self treatment, and working with others in a yoga studio setting. Expect guided instruction, practice time, and take home techniques for everyday stress relief and balance.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.
Intensive daylong immersion teaching foundational herbalism: plant identification, sustainable foraging, and hands on apothecary skills like tinctures and salves, tailored for beginners seeking practical folk medicine know-how and community practice.

A supportive afternoon meetup for solo agers focused on peer connection, conversation, and community building in a wellness center setting. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays for ongoing social support and relationship building.

A supportive afternoon meetup for solo agers focused on peer connection, conversation, and community building in a wellness center setting. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays for ongoing social support and relationship building.
A supportive afternoon meetup for solo agers focused on peer connection, conversation, and community building in a wellness center setting. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays for ongoing social support and relationship building.

Interactive online training teaching simple, evidence-based psychological first aid and crisis response communication skills for formal and informal community leaders, featuring role play exercises and practical strategies to support others after trauma.

Interactive online training teaching simple, evidence-based psychological first aid and crisis response communication skills for formal and informal community leaders, featuring role play exercises and practical strategies to support others after trauma.
Interactive online training teaching simple, evidence-based psychological first aid and crisis response communication skills for formal and informal community leaders, featuring role play exercises and practical strategies to support others after trauma.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.