Countywide Programs and Initiatives Countywide Programs and Initiatives American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is helping Guilford County address a broad range of issues in our community, including many long existing inequities laid bare by the pandemic. Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan will guide Guilford County and ensure development within the county takes place in a manner that aligns with the community’s vision for both the built and natural environments over the next 15-20 years. Cooperative Extension Learn more about the Guilford County Cooperative Extension, which partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of our community. Continuum of Care The Guilford County Continuum of Care is the planning body in Guilford County, North Carolina that coordinates the community’s policies, strategies and activities toward ending homelessness. Erwin School Redevelopment Project Learn more about the redevelopment of the former Erwin Montessori Elementary School. Governmental Plaza Governmental Plaza includes repair of structural elements in the plaza parking deck, excavation of the plaza level to allow installation of a new waterproofing system, and a new landscape plan to renovate the plaza level. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council plans, organizes, and evaluates community-based programs aimed at preventing and mitigating juvenile delinquency. Law Enforcement Administration Building The Law Enforcement Administration Building Construction Project includes the demolition of the old jail building, the construction of a new Guilford County Sheriff's Office headquarters, and the removal of the current Otto Zenke structure for parking. Lees Chapel Residential Recovery Center The Lees Chapel Residential Recovery Center in Greensboro is part of the overarching strategy to provide support, treatment, and resources to people engaging in recovery services by increasing access to mid- and long-term residential recovery services for the entire community. Mental and Behavioral Health Care Services Guilford County is focused on the mental well-being of our residents. We strive to provide exceptional mental health services and work to reduce the stigma surrounding care and outreach. If you, or someone you know needs support, the selection of resources below provides care options for a variety of mental health situations. Opioid Recovery and Response Learn about Guilford County's efforts to respond to the opioid epidemic and how the county is using settlement funds to mitigate harm and foster recovery. Parks Master Plan The Guilford County Parks, Trails, and Open Space Comprehensive Master Plan is a visionary blueprint that will shape the recreational landscape of our community for the next decade. Vision Zero Vision Zero Guilford County focuses on identifying the key aspects of why the fatalities and serious injuries are occurring and taking effective steps to prevent them in the future. Women with Children Recovery Center The Women with Children Recovery Center is part of the overarching strategy to provide support, treatment, and resources to people engaging in recovery services by increasing access to mid- and long-term residential recovery services for the entire community.
