Community advocates and mental health experts gathered at Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Spring Lake campus on Wednesday morning for a workshop focused on youth mental health, offering practical strategies for parents and caregivers to recognize early warning signs and support young people in need.
The event, hosted by Spring Lake Family Support Services and led by Alliance Health, drew college students, counselors, and community members for Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. The location was significant, organizers said, because access remains a barrier for many in Spring Lake, where there is no public transportation.
During the training, instructors emphasized the importance of spotting behavioral, emotional, and appearance changes in youth ages 12 to 18…