Resilient Georgia

??Resilient Georgia recently received an award from the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics for our leadership and partnership in the Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP), an initiative to ensure the most effective, scientifically proven mental health care reaches all children and families by providing a training program for Primary Care Clinicians. ??We are so honored to be acknowledged for our contributions to children’s mental health in Georgia! Pictured L-R: Kathryn Chambers Neha Khanna, MBA, MPH Emily Anne Vall, PhD https://lnkd.in/gY4jhf_3

??Happy Thanksgiving from Resilient Georgia! This season, we’re grateful for our incredible community and coalition partners, advocates, and supporters who help us build a brighter, healthier future for Georgia’s children and families. Together, we can continue to create a more resilient Georgia. ???Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving!?

Check out this NPR story featuring The Foundation for Social Connection - F4SC Executive Director, Jillian Racoosin Kornmeier, MPH, and Hinge's director of social impact, Josh Penny discussing loneliness in young adults, specifically highlighting the One More Hour project. Even a small amount of time spent IRL can make a big difference for young people! ???Listen to the segment and read the full transcript here. The Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness

??Just as we need food and water, we need social connection to be healthy. Research shows that connection can lead to better health and well?being—it protects us against serious issues like heart disease, stroke, dementia, and depression. ??Read more from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and check out their “Recipes for Connection” to spark ideas for gathering around food— because food is woven into our memories and?is a powerful way of sharing who we are and what we love. https://bit.ly/3O8qo9g

??Congratulations to Resilient Georgia Executive Board Member and co-founder Bonnie Hardage for being the very deserving recipient of a 2024 Flame of Hope Awards from the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities! This award recognizes individuals across Georgia who exemplify the spirit of hope and embody the mission and values of DBHDD. Bonnie leads the Georgia Mental Health Funders Collaborative, which has united more than 23 foundations to foster systemic change in Georgia’s mental health landscape. ??We are honored to partner with her and inspired daily by her commitment to collaboration and innovation to drive transformative change in mental health care access and outcomes. Congratulations Bonni!

??Join this Thursday’s "Talk at the Table" with Wellspring Living, tomorrow, November 21 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET Our own Emily Anne Vall, PhD and Audrey Idaikkadar are speaking on the topc, "Building Resilience: Collaborative Approaches to Supporting Youth and Families Across Georgia."

Registration is open for the ATTACh (Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children) Creating TSS 2025 Conference, the nation’s largest trauma-sensitive schools conference. This conference isn’t just for educators, it’s for anyone who works with children and those who support children through other organizations and family-focused programs. ?Trauma-informed education is changing how we see and work with kids to build resilience and brighter futures for everyone. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gKeM_q6

We’re thrilled our Executive Director, Emily Anne Vall, PhD, and Director of Regional Programs, Audrey Idaikkadar, were featured on the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Ten-Minute Top Ten, a policy-focused podcast hosted by Director of Policy & Research, Matthew Smith. Each episode features state and national education experts' perspectives on topics highlighted in their annual Top Ten Issues to Watch publication. In Episode 8, Emily Anne Vall and Audrey speak about how Resilient Georgia supports regional leaders who are strengthening mental health partnerships across Georgia. The episode’s focus on student mental health strategies aligns with the recommendations outlined in Issue 3 of the Top Ten Issues to Watch in 2024. ???Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! https://bit.ly/48WASlV

??♂?Put on your yoga pants and join us tomorrow Nov. 14 to help celebrate our 5th birthday! Our own Nicole Warner, Regional Program Manager at Resilient Georgia and Vira Salzburn, Executive Director of Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council, are leading relaxing yoga sessions to help us mark this exciting milestone! If you have not already received an invitation, please contact [email protected]. Donate today and receive a special gift. For every monthly donation of at least $25/month or $50 one-time gift, you'll receive a commemorative T-shirt or dry bag. Let’s work together to ensure that every child in Georgia has the resources to thrive. ?? https://lnkd.in/eBCkz7Ze

Presented with colleagues at the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association Annual Conference in San Antonio. Our presentation was “Helping Providers Develop Cultural Humility: A Community Emgagement and Directed Self-Reflective Curriculum.” We had a great turnout!