Check Out Where UCA WAVES Will Be This November!
All the details you need, right in one place.
It’s shaping up to be another busy month for UCA WAVES! Below, you can find a number of events we’ll be hosting or participating in this November. Better yet, it’s all been neatly packaged into a downloadable flier at the button below. We hope to see you in the community these next couple of weeks!
*Note: We are still in the process of adding additional details to this page.
WAVES at APHA 2026 Annual Meeting and Expo
UCA WAVES will participate in the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Two Young Scholars will present their work, and Executive Director Lily Chen will help plan the Public Health Nursing Section’s anti-racism pre-conference.
- Dates: 11/1–11/4
- Time: All day
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Entry: See the conference website for registration and event details.
WAVES Village Peer Support Group: Living as Your True Self – Building Warm and Supportive Relationships
This online peer support group provides a space for participants to connect and explore building warm, supportive relationships while living authentically.
- Date: 11/1
- Time: 7:30 PM–9:00 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Entry: This event is for enrolled participants only.
- Questions? Contact UCA WAVES for more information.
MHFAiders Peer Support
This online peer support group is open to everyone trained as an MHFAider by UCA WAVES. Participants can share successes and challenges from using the ALGEE Action Plan in their communities.
- Date: 11/1
- Time: 8:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Meeting ID: 867 9395 9882
- Passcode: 768686
- Entry: Open to UCA WAVES-trained MHFAiders. Join at the button below!
Water Eagles Visit Duke Library for Opium War Project
The Water Eagles will be visiting Duke University’s campus library as a part of their initiative to compat the opioid crisis.
- Date: 11/3
- Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Duke University Campus
- Entry: This event is closed to the public.
- Questions? Contact ku.htoo@ucawaves.org!
NC Local Peer Support: Women’s Growth
This weekly online peer support group offers a space for enrolled participants to connect and support one another in their personal growth and well-being.
- Dates: 11/3; 11/10; 11/17
- Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Entry: This event is for enrolled participants only.
- Questions? Contact peersupport@ucawaves.org
WAVES Volunteer Sitting Meditation Practice
UCA WAVES volunteers are invited to join this online sitting meditation practice for a shared moment of mindfulness and reflection.
- Dates: 11/3; 11/10; 11/17; 11/24
- Time: 9:00–10:00 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Entry: Free for all UCA WAVES volunteers. No registration required.
NC Local Peer Support Group: Parents of Adolescents
This peer support group offers a space for parents of adolescents to connect, share experiences, and support one another while navigating the challenges of raising teens.
- Dates: 11/4; 11/11; 11/18
- Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Location: UCA WAVES Office | 800 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
- Entry: This event is for enrolled participants only.
- Questions? Contact peersupport@ucawaves.org
Family Wellbeing Peer Support Group: Medication Safety & Substance Use
A gentle, confidential space to share and be heard. 一个温和、保密、可以分享与被倾听的空间。
- Dates: 11/4; 11/11; 11/18
- Time: 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
- Location: UCA WAVES Office | 800 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
- Entry: Registration is required. You can register now at the button below!
- Questions? Contact peersupport@ucawaves.org
Tabling at Taste of China Festival 2026
Visit the UCA WAVES booths at the Taste of China Festival for food and mental health information. Stop by to learn more about UCA WAVES and its work supporting community well-being.
- Date: 11/7
- Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Downtown Cary Park | 327 Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Entry: Visit the festival website for more information about access and activities.
UCA WAVES & The Resilient Voice Project: Teen Journaling Group
This free eight-week class invites teens ages 12–16 to build emotional resilience, confidence, and self-expression through journaling, relaxation, and group discussions.
- Dates: 11/7; 11/14; 11/21
- Time: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Location: Graceful Expressions | 2438 SW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513
- Entry: Free. Registration required.
- Questions? Contact elisa.bement@gmail.com
Tabling at The Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony 2026
UCA WAVES will join a partner’s event to celebrate with the community and provide mental health information.
- Date: 11/8
- Time: 9:00 AM–1:30 PM
- Location: 2715 Liberty Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406
- Entry: This event is FREE and open to all! No registration is required.
- Questions? Contact wat.greensboro@yahoo.com
LGBTQ Peer Support
This monthly online peer support group provides a space for LGBTQ+ participants to connect and support one another.
- Date: 11/8
- Time: 8:00–9:30 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Entry: This is a closed group.
- Questions? Contact chunying.zhao@ucawaves.org
Family Wellbeing Event: Anti-Bullying in Schools Workshop
Join UCA WAVES for an engaging anti-bullying workshop for parents and caregivers.
- Date: 11/10
- Time: 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
- Location: UCA WAVES Office | 800 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
- Entry: This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is requested but not required. Walk-ins welcome.
- Questions? Contact lei.jiang@ucawaves.org
QPR Training
Join this online Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training to learn practical skills for recognizing warning signs of suicide and connecting people to help.
- Date: 11/14
- Time: 10:05 AM-12:00 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Entry: Registration is required. You can register now at the button below!
WAVES Village Book Club: Nonviolent Communication
Join the UCA WAVES Village Book Club for an opportunity to connect with others through shared reading and discussion.
- Dates: 11/14; 11/21; 11/28
- Time: 8:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Meeting ID: 833 9476 7094
- Passcode: 123
- Entry: This group is open to the public. Join at the button below!
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training
UCA WAVES will offer an online Youth Mental Health First Aid training to help participants develop skills for recognizing and responding to mental health challenges among young people.
- Date: 11/21
- Time: 12:00–6:30 PM
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Entry: Registration is required. You can register now at the button below!
- Questions? Contact coordinator@ucawaves.org
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