This post is part of our series for Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 4-10th, 2020. Today, October 4th, marks the second day of national Mental Illness Awareness Week. This week, we’ll be looking at the impact that mental illness can have on the lives of our loved ones or even ourselves. Let’s begin with why we need mental illness awareness. In the words of famous Hollywood actor M...

Today marks 2020's beginning of Mental Illness Awareness Week. Today Mental Health Greensboro would like to invite you to be an advocate for those experiencing mental health challenges by supporting the PEERS ACT of 2020. This bi-partisan legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 11th of this year by Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA) and Adrian Smith (R-NE). I...

The Lefty For Life CBG Memorial Tournament was borne out of the grief and sadness over the loss of a terrific person and friend Charles Bradley Gunn. A few of his closest friends came together to create an event to help in the grieving process and emotional loss of such an incredible person who touched so many of our lives. Brad, as all of his friends and acquaintances knew him, tragically ...

Join us today, September 19th! Watch our virtual concert, spread the word to your friends about the importance of ending the stigma associated with mental illness. Support our cause by purchasing tickets for our great raffle prizes (winners announced 9/21/2020). Your support provides valuable mental health resources to our community and keeps our services free! Our concert featuring AJ &amp...

The countdown is on! Join MHG on Facebook & YouTube this Saturday, September 19th at 2 PM to support our STOMP THE STIGMA virtual concert and help raise awareness to end the stigma associated with mental illness. Our concert features musical performances from AJ & Company, Rich Lerner & The Groove, David Cray, and Chandler Harris! Please tune in online and share our live stream v...

Covid-19 has upended our original plans for our Stomp The Stigma outdoor concert, but Mental Health Greensboro, accustomed to adapting by this point of the year, has revamped our efforts and Stomp The Stigma is now scheduled to be a virtual concert and raffle event! Donate to Stomp The Stigma Virtual Concert & Raffle Join us from 2-5 PM on September 19th for a virtual concert on Fa...

Mental Health Greensboro starts a new support group, H.E.R. beginning July 21st. H.E.R. which stands for Hope Empowered Recovery, is a group that lifts up black women and creates an environment of understanding and support for those struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional wellness, and other mental health concerns. Our H.E.R. support group aims to help bla...

July ushers in a fresh round of Wellness Academy courses, fun Compeer activities, and a brand new Support Group at Mental Health Greensboro! Sign up today for our in-person and online classes. Registration is required as our class sizes are limited, so reserve your spot in our summer wellness programs today! WELLNESS ACADEMY WRAP & Trauma is a new addition to our Wellness Recovery A...

The world seemed to fall apart at the start of Spring of 2020. The COVID-19 Pandemic that shut down many restaurants and businesses, also brought the operations at Mental Health Greensboro to a squealing halt. Read all about how Mental Health Greensboro reacted and adapted to the unprecedented changes and challenges that were brought about by COVID-19 in the Spring 2020 MHG Times newsletter...

Due to COVID-19 social distancing recommendations, Mental Health Greensboro's popular Provider Academy workshop series will be held online via ZOOM for the remainder of the year in order to allow for maximum participation while minimizing the risk of exposure to the virus. Provider Academy workshops, traditionally held on Tuesdays, will be moved to Mondays as to not interfere with the schedu...