The North Carolina Health Education & Aging Resource Team (HEART) provides free training, education, and consultation in Guilford County to a variety of agencies and organizations to address mental health issues related to older adults. Participants may receive 1.0 CE for every hour of training received upon request.
Many older adults with mental health issues are now living in the community in long-term care facilities and private homes. The HEART goal is to increase the community's knowledge and understanding of the issues of mental health and substance abuse in older adults.
Who does HEART provide training for?
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Community agencies working with older adults
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Faith-based organizations
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Law enforcement and judicial system
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First responders
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Adult day program
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Senior centers/programs
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Psychosocial rehabilitation centers
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Senior living locations and facilities
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Family care homes
HEART provides training on the following issues:
Mental Health Issues:
- Ageism
- Chronic Illnesses
- Neuro-Cognitive Disorders
- Crisis Prevention
- Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
- Suicide and Older Adults
- Mental Health 101
Mental Illness:
- Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
- Hoarding Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Substance Abuse Disorder
Mental Wellness:
- Health Aging
- Dealing with Stress
- Caregiver Reactions
To schedule a presentation for your group, contact Julia Metcalf at (336) 373-4816, extension 258, or send an email to gast-rn@senior-resources-guilford.org. There is no cost for the presentation and trainings.
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Julia Metcalf RN
(336) 373-4816, extension 285
gast-rn@senior-resources-guilford.org