Vaya Health

06/12/2026

We were thrilled to showcase Vaya Health with our Member Spotlight on June 4th. Elliott Clark, Director shared an overview of Vaya Health with us. Vaya Health is a Public Health Plan with specialty in mental health, substance abuse, intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) and traumatic brain injury needs. They provide a managed care system where they contract various services. Their accountability is through county and state elected officials, serving 32 counties in North Carolina with the local office serving Vance, Granville, Franklin, Person and Alamance Counties. They are a safety net supplement with state funds who serves the adults on Medicaid with crisis services and training. People without insurance or limited insurance who cannot afford care may meet specific eligibility criteria for service. They have plans to start building a new facility very soon. Sam Seifert, Board member made the presentation to Elliott. Pictured are Sandra Wilkerson President of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, Elliott Clark Director Vaya Health, Sam Seifert, Karen Jones, Kevin Wade Nichole Turner and Tracy Madigan HVC Chamber board members.

06/11/2026

When someone is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, timely support can make all the difference. Mobile crisis teams provide on-site, in-person care to help stabilize situations and connect individuals to the services they need. This approach can help reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and ensure people receive support in a more appropriate, supportive setting.

Learn more about mobile crisis services: https://www.vayahealth.com/benefits-services/crisis-services/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mobile_crisis_services_2026

06/10/2026

Medications play an important role in managing many health conditions but understanding how and when to take them matters just as much. Pharmacy and medication management services help ensure individuals receive the right medications, use them safely, and stay on track with treatment. This support can improve outcomes, reduce complications, and make care more effective over time.

Learn more about medication support services at Vaya:

Care management is a free benefit available to qualifying Vaya Health members who may need special medical and social support.

06/09/2026

What would you want others to understand about living with PTSD?

PTSD is often misunderstood, and many people carry its effects in ways others may never see. Through a lived-experience Q&A, Amy Brundle of NAMI NC shares insights on trauma, recovery, and the challenges that can continue long after a traumatic event has passed. In recognition of PTSD Awareness Month, learn more about PTSD and hear her story: https://www.vayahealth.com/news-and-stories/ptsd-awareness-month-a-lived-experience-qa-with-amy-brundle-of-nami-nc/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ptsd_awareness_month_2026

Any traumatic event can result in PTSD. Our Q&A session with Amy Brundle of NAMI NC provides her real-life experience with learning how to better cope with PTSD.

06/04/2026

We're excited to share that Vaya Health has been selected as the NC ROOTS Hub Lead for Region 3, helping strengthen rural health care across 12 North Carolina counties! Through this partnership, we'll work alongside health care providers, community organizations, and local leaders to improve access to care, strengthen mental health and substance use services, and help create healthier, more connected communities. Learn more about how this initiative will bring Vaya Health partners together to address local health challenges and improve health outcomes across Region 3 counties:

ASHEVILLE, NC – Vaya Health announced it has been selected by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) as the NC Rural Organizations Orchestrating Transformation for Sustainability (ROOTS) Hub Lead for Region 3 as part of the North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Pr...

06/02/2026

Alzheimer’s disease touches millions of lives, including spouses, children, caregivers, friends, and entire families learning how to navigate changes they never expected. Moments of confusion, memory loss, or personality changes can be difficult to process, both for the person experiencing them and the people who love them.

The Alzheimer’s Association offers education, support, and resources for individuals and caregivers navigating Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Learn more: https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources

06/01/2026

Men’s Health Month is a reminder that prevention and early detection matter. Many health conditions, including heart disease and mental health challenges, can be addressed more effectively when caught early. Encouraging regular checkups and open conversations helps reduce stigma and supports long-term well-being. Taking small steps now can lead to better health outcomes over time.

Explore available services and supports:
https://www.vayahealth.com/benefits-services/improve-your-wellness/mens-health/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mens_health_month_2026

05/31/2026

Many people wait to seek mental health support because they fear judgment, misunderstanding, or being treated differently. Those feelings are more common than people realize, and having open conversations can help reduce stigma and encourage people to seek care when they need it. As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, learn more about accessing mental health care, reducing stigma, and supporting one another with compassion:

Learn about the effectiveness of mental health supports and treatment, reducing societal stigma around mental health, and recognizing and celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month.

05/31/2026

For children in foster care, stability can feel uncertain. Pathways to Permanency is designed to help create a clearer path forward, supporting children in finding safe, lasting placements through reunification, guardianship, or adoption. The program also connects children and families to services that support long-term well-being, not just immediate needs.

Learn more or access the referral form:
https://www.vayahealth.com/get-help/pathways-to-permanency/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pathways_to_permanency

05/29/2026

Sometimes the outcome of a crisis depends on how someone is met in that moment. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training helps law enforcement and first responders recognize and respond to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) or traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The training focuses on slowing situations down, improving safety, and helping connect individuals to appropriate care and support.

Learn more: https://www.vayahealth.com/get-help/education-training/crisis-intervention-team-training/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cit_training