Resilient Georgia

We are excited to share this summary report of the incredible work our 16 regional coalitions are doing to reduce mental health stigma, prevent and heal childhood adversity, emphasize trauma-informed awareness and care, and promote resilience in children and families. ??Check it out! https://bit.ly/426Le15 Athens Wellbeing Project Resilient Communities of East Georgia Resilient Middle Georgia VASHTI COMMUNITY CENTER Cobb Collaborative Greater Valdosta United Way Gwinnett Coalition United Way of Coastal Georgia, Inc. Wellroot Family Services

Holi, the Festival of Colors, is a beautiful reminder of renewal and joy. ??This Holi, take a moment to celebrate the strength within you, the joy of community, and the power of hope. Let’s embrace the spirit of resilience, connection, and new beginnings.

??We’re celebrating the launch of Resilience Mission Coalition, a new organization with big plans to spread awareness against domestic violence in Grady County. ??The Resilience Mission Coalition, a collaboration between Cairo-based Mission Vision Foundation and our regional partner, Vashti Center for Children & Families Resilient Communities of the Southwest Georgia sector in Thomasville, aims to educate young people about the warning signs of domestic violence and provide support for both teenagers and adults.

??New Resource! The Virtual Higher Education Guide offers guidance for faculty looking to integrate trauma-informed principles into online classes. This guide provides practical strategies and insights for fostering trauma-informed learning environments that promote resilience and well-being for students, educators, and school communities. ??https://bit.ly/4iDpxux

Dr. Terri McFadden is a pediatrician at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding and a professor of pediatrics at Emory University. ?She earned her nickname, Georgia’s ‘Godmother of Literacy,' by promoting childhood literacy to improve pediatric health and development. McFadden does this work as a medical director at Reach Out and Read Georgia, an initiative that provides books to children during their doctor’s appointments. ???Tune in to her interview with WABE’s Rose Scott about the program, her decades-long work to transform the lives of children through books and her ongoing efforts to close Georgia’s literacy gap for young readers.

Mark your calendar for the Becoming a Resilient Gwinnett Summit, and be part of a powerful conversation about mental health and resilience on March 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Duluth. ??Collaborate and explore how to strengthen mental well-being and build a resilient community! Gwinnett Coalition ??https://bit.ly/3Dw0t9V

Rural healthcare has become a growing focus, with states like South Carolina investing millions in clinics like Clemson Rural Health to address gaps in underserved communities. However, Medicaid expansion remains a contentious issue, particularly in Southern states, leaving many low-income individuals without coverage. While programs like Clemson’s provide critical services to uninsured populations, broader Medicaid eligibility could significantly improve access to care. ??Currently about 1.5 million people across 10 states - including Georgia - fall into a coverage gap. Experts caution that expanding rural health infrastructure alone won’t suffice if patients can’t afford care.?

Register now for a webinar on March 14 from 3-4 p.m. ET to learn more about the Decade of the Child, a call for the transformational change our children need by comprehensively supporting families and communities through collaborations across all sectors of society. Diana Fishbein, Senior Scientist in the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and President of The National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives (NPSC), will introduce the vision for the Decade of the Child and how improving Neuro-Nurturing is an important part of the Decade of the Child. ??https://lnkd.in/eADHE_8n

Join our coalition partner Resilient Coastal Georgia and register now for Tharros Place’s Human Trafficking Awareness Stakeholder Meeting. ??Wednesday, March 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Savannah This event will include updates from Tharros Place and a special presentation from a representative of the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign. ??Tharros Place is a residential facility in Chatham County that serves girls ages 12-17 who have survived human trafficking. https://bit.ly/4i63xbO

New Resource! The Becoming a Trauma-Informed Educational Environment Guide focuses on implementing trauma-informed practices within PreK-12 classrooms and districts. ??This guide provides practical strategies and insights for fostering trauma-informed learning environments that promote resilience and well-being for students, educators, and school communities. https://bit.ly/4i30dyb