On Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Bowie State University, Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex, Prince George’s Health Department, Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas, and Audacy will host The G.O.A.T. Expo 2025, our 4th annual mental health expo for young people, their caregivers and providers, to learn effective ways of managing their mental health & wellness through supports in Prince George’s County, MD. #thegoatexpo
With toxic stress, anxiety, depression and substance abuse on the rise among youth, The G.O.A.T. Expo was created in direct response to the nation-wide youth mental health crisis and health disparities among transition-aged youth (ages 16 – 24) from communities that identify as Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). View past expos.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, May 10, 2025
10 AM to 3 PM
Bowie State University
Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex
14000 Jericho Park Rd,
Bowie, MD 20715
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
- Live Entertainment
- Wellness Experiences
- Education & Advocacy
- Mental Health Vendors
- County Resources
- Interactive Activities
- Open Mic & More
REGISTRATION
Registration is FREE, but required. Register online in advance or on-site.
PARKING
Parking available on campus. Lots G, H & I
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2025 agenda
9:30 am
registration / check-in / vendor visits – Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex, Gym
LIVE BROADCAST W/ SPOTLIGHT OVER THE CITY featuring duval high school Grad, chyler smith
10:00 am
OPENING SESSION – gym, main stage
- Prayer – Dr. Tanya A. Royster, Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolina
- Dr. Matthew D. Levy, MD, MPH, F.A.A.P, Health Officer, Prince George’s County Health Department
- Dr. Sheryl Neverson, Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy, Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolina
- Bowie State University
PERFORMANCE
wellness experiences & training
10 am to 2:30 pm
Prayer Station – gym
Volunteers of America, Chesapeake & Carolinas
Acupuncture Experience – gym
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA)
narcan training – GYM
Prince George’s County Health Department
FUN STATION – GYM
Youth Action Board (YAB)
hiv testing – ROOM 122
Volunteers of America, Chesapeake & Carolinas
11:00 am
GOAT GAMES, Session 1 – Gym, main stage
Description coming soon.
VENDOR VISITS – GYM
PERFORMANCE – GYM, MAIN STAGE
12:00 pm
GOAT GAMES, Session 2 – Gym, main stage
Description coming soon.
VENDOR VISITS – GYM
PERFORMANCE – GYM, MAIN STAGE
1:00 pm
GOAT GAMES, Session 3 – Gym, main stage
Description coming soon.
lunch & giveaways
A limited number of free lunch coupons will be given on a first come first serve basis. Register to attend, arrive & check-in as early as 9:30 am.
VENDOR VISITS – GYM
2:00 pm
Audacy Entertainment – Gym, Main Stage
Featuring DJ FlexX, WPGC
giveaways / open mic / dance competitions
3:00 pm
event concludes
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about
Prince George’s County Health Department is proud to present the The G.O.A.T. Expo 2025 on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
In partnership with Step Forward, Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas, Audacy, Brand U, and Bowie State University Graduate Student Association, this annual mental health expo is designed for young people, their caregivers and providers, to learn effective ways of managing their mental health & wellness through supports in Prince George’s County, MD.
This one-day event will include education and advocacy, and exhibitors from health, mental health, and behavioral health agencies primarily geared to caregivers.
The day will also include interactive activities to engage youth and young adults; including live entertainment, open mic, dance contests, and more.
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