May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every May in the United States. Over the decades, Mental Health Awareness Month has evolved to include campaigns, educational events, and community-based initiatives aimed at promoting understanding and access to mental health resources. The month also serves as a platform for individuals to share their stories and advocate for
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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
Resilience – The Biology of Stress
Thursday, 14 March 2024
The ADS Prevention and Intervention Department is having a community event this Saturday, 3/16/24, from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Registration is required prior to the start of the event, but you can do that online at this link: Register Here The event will be located at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum at 134
National Cancer Prevention Month
Monday, 19 February 2024
National Cancer Prevention Month is observed in the United States every February to raise awareness about cancer prevention strategies and promote healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of developing cancer. Prevention lies at the heart of the fight against cancer. Through lifestyle modifications, environmental awareness, and proactive healthcare practices, individuals can significantly reduce their
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