National Alcohol Awareness Month
Thursday, 10 April 2025
Alcohol Awareness Month, established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), is observed every April. Its purpose is to increase public awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse and dependency. This month-long campaign encourages communities to focus on prevention, education, and treatment of alcohol-related issues. Over the years, it has played
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March Is Red Cross Month
Wednesday, 26 March 2025
The American Red Cross was founded on May 21, 1881, by Clara Barton, a nurse and humanitarian inspired by the International Red Cross movement. After assisting soldiers during the Civil War, Barton traveled to Europe and learned about the Red Cross’s work in providing aid during conflicts and disasters. She brought the idea back to
Medication Take Back 4-20-2024
Wednesday, 10 April 2024
Several community organizations are cooperatively hosting a medication take back event this Saturday, April 20. The location will be at Alcohol and Drug Services’ Greensboro location at 1101 Carolina St. (near Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital). The time for the take back event is 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Tuesday, 02 April 2024
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed every March to raise awareness about colorectal cancer, its risk factors, and the importance of early detection and prevention. Awareness plays a crucial role in combating colorectal cancer by promoting screening tests like colonoscopies, which can detect precancerous polyps and early-stage cancers when they are most treatable. By increasing
Parents Promoting Wellness
Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Parents Promoting Wellness is Guilford County’s Parent Education and Mutual support series. Parents Promoting Wellness is an initiative open to parents, guardians, grandparents, foster parents and caregivers who are related/and or influential in children’s lives. Here is a link to form that will allow you to register for the next Parents Promoting Wellness Virtual Community
Hidden In Plain Sight – Open House
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
This interactive presentation allows adults to explore a teen’s bedroom. Attendees will participate in a tour to recognize and identify drug paraphernalia, hiding places, and other signs that may indicate alcohol and other drug use by a teenager. Attendees will also receive information on prevention tips and community resources. Please see the flyers below for
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Thursday, 18 May 2023
Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood through adulthood. Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Good mental health is a state of well-being in which a