Guilford County announced on Apr. 14 that it will hold its fifth annual Mental Health Resource Fair in partnership with Alexander Youth Network. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from noon to 4 p.m. at 925 Third St. in Greensboro.
The fair aims to promote mental wellness, connect residents with support services, and address the stigma associated with mental health and substance misuse. Attendees will have opportunities to meet local mental health service providers and organizations while participating in family-friendly activities such as music, games, and food trucks in the parking lot of the Alexander Youth Network.
According to data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, only about one-fifth of Guilford County high school students demonstrated college readiness in core academic areas during the 2022-23 school year. Specifically, among senior students taking the ACT science portion, 22.3% were considered ready for college (according to state education officials). For juniors taking the same test section, readiness was at 21.4%. In reading, college readiness was achieved by 30.8% of seniors and by 28.2% of juniors (as reported by state education officials). Math results showed that 23.7% of seniors and 21.1% of juniors met college readiness benchmarks (according to state data).
Residents interested in learning more about available resources can visit GuilfordCountyNC.gov/MentalHealth for information on services provided at the Guilford County Behavioral Health Center as well as other mental and behavioral health resources within the county.
The resource fair is part of ongoing efforts within Guilford County to support youth development and educational achievement alongside broader community wellness initiatives.
