Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. WHO...

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. WHO...

For some people, it is hard to be joyful at Christmas. For those who are grieving a loss, dealing with trauma, or struggling with mental health challenges, traditional Christmas services and the holiday spirit of others may be difficult to participate in. The Longest Night Service is for those who need a different type of...

For high school juniors/seniors and college freshmen/sophomores who may be interested in learning leadership skills, serving others to help make a difference, and possibly serving on Hinton's summer staff. This FREE WEEKEND EVENT at Hinton Rural Life Center starts with dinner Friday, Jan 13, and goes through lunch on Monday, Jan 16. Sessions include dynamic...

Saturday, January 14, 9:30 - 11am, in person or online Hinton Rural Life Center, located at 2330 Hinton Center Rd, Hayesville NC,  will host the opening in-person class for this 7-week study taught by Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, director of The Candler Foundry and professor of Old Testament at the Candler School of Theology. This first...

Following the first class, offered in person and online Saturday, January 14, 9:30 - 11am, at Hinton Rural Life Center, the remaining 6 classes will be offered online on Tuesdays, from 6:30-8pm, January 17 through February 21, 2023. Instructor is Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, director of The Candler Foundry and professor of Old Testament at the...

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to...

The Council for Collaborative Impact (CCI)  is comprised of individuals from Clay, Cherokee, and Towns counties who wish to keep abreast of services available for neighbors in our community that specifically address the areas of education, transportation, economic development, children’s issues, drug abuse, housing, and technology. They serve on CCI task forces that represent each...

Registration is closed. For more info, click HERE. Mental Health First Aid for adults teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to adults who are struggling with mental health challenges...