Meetings of the Winston Salem Mayor's Council for Persons with Disabilities are open to everyone. Come learn about and discuss issues impacting people living with a wide array of disabilities in the Winston Salem community.

Medicaid for Long Term Care

This session covers the possible causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for this mood disorder and provides tips for supporting the individual. Facilitated by the Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team from Therapeutic Alternatives, Inc. One CE awarded for the completion of the 1-hour session. Register online or call (336) 765-8854 ext. 135

Speakers: Alyssa Botte, MDiv, MA, LPCA Ed Shaw, MD, MA For more information or to register contact Alyssa at abotte@wakehealth.edu or 336-716-4683.

In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, The Winston-Salem Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities (MCPD) will hold its Annual Awards Luncheon on October 18 to recognize individuals, businesses and organizations for their contributions on behalf of persons with disabilities. This year’s theme, The Right Talent, Right Now celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and […]

We will have delicious treats and some great conversation about Halloween and other fall loveliness.

This session will define substance abuse, including overuse or misuse of any substance beyond its intended use, risk factors, stages of addiction, barriers to treatment, and medical complications. It will also discuss elder abuse/misuse of common substances and possible reasons why the use/abuse occurs. Facilitated by the Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team from Therapeutic […]