{"id":22484,"date":"2022-04-26T11:58:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T15:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"\/?page_id=22484"},"modified":"2026-10-02T11:01:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T15:01:04","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/es\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Acerca de"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-f62b9ebe vaya-about-page\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-b88513a1\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-208497e1\"><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-f9ee5c64 landing-page-container-grid\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-941aaa67\">\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\">\n            <div class=\"breadcrumb-container theme1\">\n                <ol>\n                                    <\/ol>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/nav>    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n        {\n            \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n            \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n            \"itemListElement\": [\n                            ]\n        }\n    <\/script>\n   \n    <script>\n            <\/script>\n\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1aefc73d gb-headline-text hide-caption wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Get to Know Vaya Partners<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b9ef7e9d gb-headline-text hide-caption wp-embed-aspect-16-9 h4 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><strong>Embracing whole-person care by nurturing the mind, body, and spirit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-105e6da5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5573be69\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5573be69\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4b0e7346\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shaking-hands-at-work_2329977303.webp\" alt=\"Three guys smiling and shaking hands at work.\" class=\"wp-image-60478\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shaking-hands-at-work_2329977303.webp 1000w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shaking-hands-at-work_2329977303-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shaking-hands-at-work_2329977303-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shaking-hands-at-work_2329977303-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-dc97df33\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dc97df33\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-64290c54\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c585d396 gb-headline-text\">Who We Are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5b669791 gb-headline-text\">Vaya Partners is a public managed care organization (MCO) that prioritizes whole-person health. We manage Medicaid, federal, state, and local funding to connect the people we serve to healthcare services and supports. Our specialty is helping individuals with needs related to mental health, substance use disorders, intellectual\/developmental disabilities (I\/DD), and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). We strive for members and recipients to receive the right care, in the right amount, at the right time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aaef69b0\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-29d2af25\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f64ec28b\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-00f935ec\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-00f935ec\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-26c5b389 gb-headline-text\">Serving North Carolina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To manage prevention, treatment, and crisis services, we partner with thousands of healthcare organizations and practitioners across North Carolina. This network provides person-centered care to help people on their path to health and wellness. We manage two health plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-text\"><strong>Behavioral Health and Intellectual\/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plan<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list serving-nc-list\">\n<li>We manage mental health, substance use, I\/DD, TBI, physical health, and pharmacy services, as well as Long-Term Services and Supports, for Medicaid beneficiaries. These individuals are referred to as <a href=\"\/tailored-plan\/\">Tailored Plan members.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list serving-nc-list\">\n<li>We manage mental health, substance use, I\/DD, and TBI services for individuals without insurance \u2013 or too little insurance \u2013 who are eligible for care funded by the state of North Carolina or other public funds. These individuals are referred to as <a href=\"\/state-funded\/\">Tailored Plan recipients.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-text\"><strong>NC Medicaid Direct<\/strong> <strong>Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list serving-nc-list\">\n<li>NC Medicaid Direct is North Carolina\u2019s healthcare program for Medicaid beneficiaries who are not enrolled in managed care plans. Vaya Partners is responsible for managing mental health, substance use, I\/DD, and TBI services for these individuals, who are referred to as&nbsp;<a href=\"\/-medicaid-direct\/\">NC Medicaid Direct<\/a> members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5f329c33\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5f329c33\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VP_Map_Brand_Colors.webp\" alt=\"Vaya Partner County Map\" class=\"wp-image-60472\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VP_Map_Brand_Colors.webp 2560w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VP_Map_Brand_Colors-300x120.webp 300w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VP_Map_Brand_Colors-1024x408.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VP_Map_Brand_Colors-768x306.webp 768w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VP_Map_Brand_Colors-1536x612.webp 1536w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VP_Map_Brand_Colors-2048x816.webp 2048w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VP_Map_Brand_Colors-18x7.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons tailored-plan-button is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-634f8c5b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/VP_Map_Brand_Colors.webp\" style=\"border-radius:45px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgb(46,124,181) 0%,rgb(25,79,144) 100%);font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Larger Map<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-40add472\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f0e35d84 gb-headline-text\">Vaya Partners Counties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We currently offer both health plans in the following North Carolina counties: Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Caswell, Catawba, Chatham, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Graham, Granville, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Person, Polk, Rockingham, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Vance, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9ac0b381\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-afa17012\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-38382f3e\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5c874eb6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5c874eb6\" id=\"values\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c218de14 gb-headline-text\" id=\"mission\">Our Mission, Vision, and Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mission: Members are Our Mission.<\/strong> At Vaya Partners, people are at the heart of everything we do. We have served as a critical backbone of North Carolina\u2019s public behavioral health system for over 50 years. As trusted stewards of public funds, we manage care for individuals with a serious mental health condition, severe substance use disorder, I\/DD, and\/or TBI and ensure eligible individuals have access to high-quality, person-centered care. We coordinate services that address medical, behavioral, pharmacy, and non-medical social needs so members receive the right care, in the right amount, at the right time. Together with members, providers, and community partners, we improve lives by connecting individuals to the care, services, and supports they need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vision: Communities Where People Get the<\/strong> <strong>Help<\/strong> <strong>They Need to Live the Life They Choose.<\/strong> We envision a high-quality, accessible care system that integrates physical and behavioral health in a community of hope, support, and acceptance. Through the dedication of our employees, collaborative partnerships, innovation, and fiscal accountability, we are building a more connected, accessible system of care that responds to the unique needs of the individuals, families, and communities we serve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vaya Partners Values<\/strong><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We believe in the power of recovery and that integrated, person-centered care is the best approach for treating each individual as a whole, unique person.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We care about the individuals we serve and the people and organizations who serve them.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We strive to deliver a superior experience to members, families, and providers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are passionate about improving public health in the communities we serve.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We believe that healthcare should not be about profit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We operate with integrity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are accountable to our counties by listening to each area\u2019s unique needs, maintaining a local presence, collaborating with providers and stakeholders, and developing solutions that support the best outcomes for the individuals and communities we have the privilege to serve.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are committed to Improving Lives and Strengthening Communities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e28802f6\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-180dc8e7\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-562e092d\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-131d243c\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9417b775\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-ca431cf7\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-22bfdbba\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22bfdbba\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d4e61877 gb-headline-text\">Our Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Vaya Partners, whole person care isn\u2019t just a pursuit\u2014it\u2019s our passion. We\u2019re inspired by the people and communities we serve. Our staff understand the journey to well-being may not always be a straight line, but we\u2019re here for members and recipients every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a place to put your passion to work? Let\u2019s move forward together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons tailored-plan-button is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9cbd320d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vaya-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/workforcenow.adp.com\/mascsr\/default\/mdf\/recruitment\/recruitment.html?cid=4b1490bd-9645-47b9-bc59-23b5fd8a7b1a&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;type=MP&amp;lang=en_US\" style=\"border-radius:45px;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Careers At Vaya Partners<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-baa33dcf\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-baa33dcf\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7ff0956c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7ff0956c\" src=\"https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Handicap-Woman-Working_2203155419.webp\" alt=\"A young woman with down syndrome working and serving coffee to a woman who has a sandwich on a table in front of her.\" title=\"Handicap-Woman-Working_2203155419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Handicap-Woman-Working_2203155419.webp 600w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Handicap-Woman-Working_2203155419-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Handicap-Woman-Working_2203155419-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0ffa3cdf\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-76b77144\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-6a096af9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-eb1bd4e7\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eb1bd4e7\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a41e46f6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"548\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a41e46f6\" src=\"https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Presenter-At-Podium.webp\" alt=\"Business woman giving speech.\" title=\"Business,Woman,Lecturing,At,Conference.,Audience,At,The,Lecture,Hall.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Presenter-At-Podium.webp 1920w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Presenter-At-Podium-300x86.webp 300w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Presenter-At-Podium-1024x292.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Presenter-At-Podium-768x219.webp 768w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Presenter-At-Podium-1536x438.webp 1536w, https:\/\/vayapartners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Presenter-At-Podium-18x5.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1307dba6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1307dba6\" id=\"leadership\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ed807f3f gb-headline-text\">Leadership and Governance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-40263e2c gb-headline-text\">As managers of public funds, we strive to ensure access to quality care for those we serve and accountable financial stewardship in our daily operations. Vaya Partners&#8217; leadership works closely with our governing Board of Directors and four Regional Boards to align efforts to best meet the needs of our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fe2b6f3b\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-2395b707\" href=\"\/governance\/board-of-directors\/\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Board of Directors<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <path d=\"M3.85714 6.99991L12 6.99991L0 -6.15597e-05L3.85714 6.99991Z\" style=\"fill:var(--wp--preset--color--vaya-lt-blue)\"><\/path> <path d=\"M3.85714 6.99994L12 6.99994L-3.05985e-07 14.0001L3.85714 6.99994Z\" style=\"fill:var(--wp--preset--color--vaya-lt-blue)\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ed9f39c3\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-34b4cf84\" href=\"\/governance\/county-commissioner-advisory-board\/\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">County Commissioner Advisory Board<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <path d=\"M3.85714 6.99991L12 6.99991L0 -6.15597e-05L3.85714 6.99991Z\" style=\"fill:var(--wp--preset--color--vaya-lt-blue)\"><\/path> <path d=\"M3.85714 6.99994L12 6.99994L-3.05985e-07 14.0001L3.85714 6.99994Z\" style=\"fill:var(--wp--preset--color--vaya-lt-blue)\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eebf40a8\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-43f60ef1\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-55d4cb9f\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4c7c3d1c\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c7c3d1c\" id=\"advocacy\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9f5554db gb-headline-text\">Advocacy and Involvement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our vision is to build communities where people get the help they need to live the life they choose. We\u2019ve seen Vaya Partners members, recipients, and local communities give back and get involved in their care, education, and overall health. We welcome stakeholder participation in what we do. That includes opportunities to serve on key committees and participate in quality trainings and education.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-af8a6f99\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-4c7d1410\" href=\"\/committees\/cfac\/\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">CFAC<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <path d=\"M3.85714 6.99991L12 6.99991L0 -6.15597e-05L3.85714 6.99991Z\" style=\"fill:var(--wp--preset--color--vaya-lt-blue)\"><\/path> <path d=\"M3.85714 6.99994L12 6.99994L-3.05985e-07 14.0001L3.85714 6.99994Z\" style=\"fill:var(--wp--preset--color--vaya-lt-blue)\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c0f28e76\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-54676ca6\" href=\"\/committees\/hrc\/\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Human Rights Committee<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 14\" height=\"14\" 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