Presented by Prince George’s County Health Department | Funded in part by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Dj Akademiks The well-Known energetic DJ who was once just a local Baltimore city kid with big dreams began building a name for himself in the local Baltimore high school/college party scene who then started as a unpaid intern at WPGC 2009 working 20 hours a week under the mentorship of DJ Flexx managed to worked his way all the way up to earning his own show now heard Monday – Saturday 6-10pm on WPGC 95.5

Speaker: Chris Bolden

I’m Chris Bolden, an entrepreneur from Washington DC. After leaving the military and working several years for WMATA as a track repairer. I started my business after my younger brothers untimely death in December 2016. Which started off with just family and friends in...

Speaker: Tiffiney Hall

Tiffiney L. Hall stands as a recognized figure acknowledged by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime, for her relentless dedication to supporting victims and survivors as well as raising awareness about domestic violence. Tiffiney...

Speaker: Dr. Simone Blanchard

Dr. SIMONE BLANCHARD is currently the CEO for Innerlight Network Mental Health Charities located in the metropolitan Washington DC area. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and currently holds her LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Maryland and...

Speaker: Sabrina Wiggins

Sabrina Wiggins is a dynamic advocate for youth empowerment and community service, serving as the CEO of Little Aiden Press. With a passion for nurturing young minds and fostering positive change, Sabrina co-founded the award-winning organization Hip Hop Education,...

Speaker: Brandon Johnson

Brandon J. Johnson, M.H.S., MCHES is a tireless advocate for positive mental health and suicide prevention services for youth and adults across the country.  Brandon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Morgan State University in 2008 and a Master of Health...

Speaker: Mark Sturdivant

Mr. Sturdivant believes that growth is the evolution of changing your mindset on a daily basis. Mr. Sturdivant began his academic career by earning his high school diploma from Springbrook High School in Silver Spring, Maryland and earned full athletic scholarship to...

Speaker: Marsha Evans, LPC

Speaker: Marsha Evans, LPC

Marsha Evans, founder of Willow Tree Counseling and Educational Center, LLC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor renowned for her holistic approach to mental health. With seventeen years of experience, she expertly guides women, children, and families through life's...

The G.O.A.T Expo 2023 Recap

The G.O.A.T Expo 2023 Recap

On Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Bowie State University, Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas, Prince George's Health Department - Step Forward Program, and Bowie State University Graduate Student Association hosted The G.O.A.T. Expo 2023, our 2nd annual...

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Youth Action Board (YAB)

Youth Action Board (YAB)

The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a sponsored program of the Prince George's County Department of Social Services that was established in 2019 and is the decision-making body of youth and young adults (YYA) with lived experience of homelessness or housing instability.  ...