Avance Behavioral Health

YMCA of the Triangle Partnership

Your Partner in Behavioral / Mental Health

Through the partnership with Avance Care, YMCA of the Triangle staff and members will have access to exclusive resources including workshops and informative webinars to educate, empower, and transform lives by elevating the health of the community

Additionally, individualized Avance Care Behavioral Health services are conveniently available throughout the Triangle and are covered by most health plans. Learn more.

Events

2024 Avance Care and YMCA Offerings

School Avoidance and Anxiety

Thursday, August 22, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Join us for an enlightening education talk about school anxiety and avoidance. This session will delve into the causes and effects of school-related anxiety, offering practical strategies to help students and parents manage and overcome these challenges. Attendees will gain insights into the signs of school anxiety, effective coping mechanisms, and ways to support a positive and productive school experience. Whether you are a student, parent, or educator, this talk will provide valuable tools and compassionate guidance to address school anxiety and promote well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and support a healthier educational journey.

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Past Events

Check out health education talks that you may have missed.

Putting Your Oxygen Mask On First: The Importance of Self-Care

If you’re feeling burnt out, or like you go through an entire day giving, giving, and giving, without a minute for yourself, this is for you. Rewatch this one hour interactive webinar, where Behavioral Health Therapist with Avance Care, Guy Cecelski, talks about self-care, why it’s important, and how to navigate it in your life. After all, just like on an airplane, we can’t help those around us unless we put our oxygen masks on first.

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How to Nurture Healthy Sleep Habits

Struggling to get a good night's sleep? You're not alone. Rewatch this one-hour virtual discussion on mastering the art of quality sleep with Behavioral Health Therapist, Margaret Garehan, LCMHC! She's bringing you expert insights and practical tips to help you unlock the secrets to restful nights and energized days, covering everything you need to know about cultivating healthy sleep habits - from understanding the science of sleep to practical strategies for improving sleep quality!

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How to Get Through Seasonal Affective Disorder and the Post-Holiday Blues

The post-holiday blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder are real, and we're here to help you through it! Rewatch this one-hour webinar with Nakayla Leggett, MSW, LCSW, Avance Care Behavioral Health Therapist. Learn everything you need to know from how to manage stress after the holiday rush, to practicing mindfulness, boundaries and coping strategies, so that you can start feeling like yourself again.

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Avance Care Behavioral / Mental Health Services

The full suite of Avance Care's behavioral/mental health services are available without a physician referral and most insurance plans are accepted. Click below to learn more or complete the interest form above to get started.

Behavioral Health

70+ Therapists, treating children and adults, with virtual or in-person visits throughout the Triangle.

Behavioral Health

Therapy Groups

A growing list of therapy groups covering common mental/behavioral health concerns.

Therapy Groups

Psychiatry

Psychiatric providers with expertise in medication management, evaluation, and treating complex psychiatric conditions.

Psychiatry

To schedule an appointment or learn more about Avance Care Behavioral Health and Avance Psychiatry services, complete the Interest Form above or contact us at the numbers below.

Avance Care Behavioral Health: 919.874.5443

Avance Psychiatry: 984.263.0846

For convenient primary care, Avance Care Primary Care practices are available throughout the Triangle, most with extended hours and weekend appointments. Click the button below to find a location near you.

See the Patient Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.

Avance Care Locations Patient FAQs

About Avance Care

Avance Care is a network of primary care practices in the NC Triangle and Charlotte metropolitan areas. As an innovative primary care provider, Avance Care strives to reduce healthcare costs for patients, health plans and employer groups by leveraging a comprehensive primary care model. This model, which is patient-centered and focused on access, prevention and disease management, provides an exceptional experience and improved outcomes. With a dedication to providing whole-person care , Avance Care integrates Behavioral Health and Nutrition Services into every Primary Care practice. And because access and convenience can mean the difference between getting or postponing needed care, Avance Care Primary Care locations have on-site lab and x-ray services and are open extended hours and weekends, with same-day and next-day appointments available.

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