MONDAY MEMO #34

Resilient Georgia
Jun 16
6 min read

Happy Monday, partners! Welcome to another edition of the Monday Memo. We are excited to share another list of resources, but first, here are some highlights from the RG Team:

RG UPDATES

Call for authors! Power of Healing 2025 Blog Campaign: We are still looking for authors for September-December for our 2025 Blog Series. The purpose is to showcase stories of personal resilience, healing, and recovery. Contributors are invited to share their experiences overcoming adversity or life’s challenges, along with the tools and strategies that helped them rebuild their lives. These stories aim to inspire and empower others facing similar hardships. If you’d like to share your story of resilience, contact nwarner@resilientga.org to inquire about submitting a blog post! Please share widely with your partners.
Pride and mental health | Mental Health America: Mental Health America shared a comprehensive "Pride & Mental Health" awareness page, celebrating LGBTQ+ identities while acknowledging the real mental health challenges the community faces due to stigma, discrimination, and minority stress. This resource site features new articles on topics like LGBTQ+ parenting and easily shareable social media “graphics and messages” for advocacy during Pride Month.
June Round Calls: This month’s Round Calls are scheduled next week as follows. Please ensure at least one member from your coalition is able to attend!

Round 1: Friday, June 27th 10am Round 2: Tuesday, June 24th 11am

Round 3: Thursday, June 26th 1pm Round 4: Tuesday, June 24th 2pm

Round 5: Monday, June 23rd 2pm Coalition Highlights

Coalition Spotlights

Building a Region of Resilience NWGA created a wonderful slide deck highlighting their ongoing regional coalition work. Additionally, they have announced their Regional Summit for Friday, October 24th from 9:30AM to 3PM at Dalton State College. This engaging event will focus on the three pillars of Trauma Wise Care—Safety, Connection, and Regulation—and serve as a hands-on exploration of tools like Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), with insights applicable across all care sectors. RG is so grateful for BRRNWGA’s coalition efforts to bring this summit to their community!

Resilient & United Communities of South Georgia: As hurricane season approaches, Greater Valdosta United Way and the Resilient and United Communities of South Georgia (RUCSG) coalition are working to address the rising mental health needs in Lowndes County. In the wake of recent storms and flooding, residents are experiencing increased anxiety, PTSD, and emotional strain. RUCSG coalition partner, Legacy Behavioral Health, is providing 24/7 mental health evaluations, and the 988 crisis line continues to be a vital lifeline. Together, these local organizations are helping families recover—not just physically, but emotionally—by expanding access to care and reducing stigma around mental health. Huge thank you to our leaders at Greater Valdosta United Way for their efforts in supporting community mental health and disaster relief!

Caregivers and Parents

TripleP - PCA Georgia: The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) offered through Georgia State University’s PCAGA is a flexible, evidence-based training opportunity for parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children. It provides a multi-tiered approach—from light-touch seminars to in-depth, multi-week group or individual training—designed to build positive family relationships, manage childhood behavior, and boost parenting confidence.

Participants learn practical strategies like praising positive behavior, setting clear expectations, and responding effectively to misbehavior. These sessions support both early intervention and deeper skill development, empowering families and community providers to foster healthy, resilient children. Check out their upcoming trainings here!

Kate’s Club Open House Kate’s Club is offering two upcoming opportunities to learn more about their free grief support services for children, families, and young adults. Grieving families are invited to attend a drop-in open house on Saturday, June 21 from 10AM–12:30PM. in Brookhaven (register here). Youth-serving professionals and potential partners can join a virtual info session on Tuesday, June 17 at 12:30PM virtually via Zoom (register here). For questions, contact victoria.ravenell@katesclub.org.

Early Childhood Professionals

Free Social-Emotional Learning Resources - Center for Interrelational Science and Pediatrics: The CIS Pediatrics offers a curated set of free downloadable handouts and templates designed to support professionals and caregivers working with young children. Materials include bilingual (English/Spanish) “Taking Care of Ourselves” stress-management booklets, “Social Emotional Tips” sheets for infants and toddlers, a stress-log template, and a “Talk Back to Your Unhelpful Thoughts” tips sheet—all ideal for use in workshops, clinics, or home visits. These practical, field-ready tools promote emotional wellness and strengthen social‑emotional learning in early childhood settings. Please share widely!

Alliance AIMMH Early Education Endorsement: The Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health® is a credential that validates early childhood professionals’ expertise in supporting young children and families. Those interested must join a virtual info session on June 16 at 3 PM or July 1 at 1 PM to learn about the Endorsement pathways, competency guidelines, and steps to apply. For questions, contact GA-AIMH at gaendorsement@gsu.edu. Please share with your early childhood networks!

Funding and Development

Trilith Foundation: The Trilith Foundation supports Georgia-based creatives with holistic well-being resources, including mental health counseling, physical wellness programs, spiritual growth opportunities, and community-building events. Their Enrichment Resources include access to local and online counseling services, yoga and fitness partners, and weekly spiritual gatherings. Creatives can also apply for a $500 mental health subsidy to help cover therapy costs with approved providers. Applications are open now and funds must be used within six months of approval.

Expand Your Nonprofit’s Impact with Candid Learning: Candid Learning offers a rich mix of free live and self-paced courses tailored for nonprofit professionals, with a strong emphasis on grant writing and fundraising. Beyond grant writing, you’ll find courses on digital fundraising, budgeting, and additional resources to strengthen organizational development. Please share with your networks!

Healthcare

Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP): The REACH Institute is offering several upcoming sessions of its Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) program, a nationally recognized training designed for pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. This interactive program equips providers to diagnose and manage common childhood mental health conditions (such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression), effectively use psychopharmacology, and implement evidence-based treatment plans.

The training includes a 3-day virtual course followed by eight case-based learning calls over four months. Upcoming sessions are scheduled for July 11–13, September 12–14, September 26–28, and November 14–16, 2025. Learn more and register here. Please share with your healthcare providers!

Professional Development

The ACEs We Carry, The Systems We Can Change: Join Georgia Public Defender Council on Wednesday, June 25 at 2PM for an inspiring virtual session exploring how we can take an upstream approach to addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), with a special focus on sexual abuse and trauma. Led by attorney, author, and advocate Shavontana “Starr” Davis of The Starr Institute, this webinar will challenge participants—especially those in the legal field—to consider how systems can evolve to better protect children and strengthen families. Learn practical strategies to prevent ACEs, build resilience, and spark meaningful change. Free CLE credit is pending approval. Register here to be part of the conversation and please share with your colleagues in the legal sector!

A Briefing on the Ground-Level Impacts of Federal Budget Cuts: Join the Georgia Center for Nonprofits for a Reverse Town Hall on Thursday, June 27 at 9 a.m. to explore how proposed FFY 2025 federal budget cuts could impact Georgia’s communities. With potential reductions to SNAP, housing, childcare, mental health services, and cultural programs, this session will highlight critical disruptions to the social and economic fabric of our state. Tailored for elected officials, philanthropic leaders, and civic stakeholders, the briefing will outline what’s at stake and how we can work together to protect essential services. Register here to attend live or receive the recording.

Georgia CASA Conference 2025: This year’s CASA conference will be Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Conference Center. This full-day event features a continental breakfast, keynote luncheon (honoring the Volunteer of the Year), and three workshop sessions packed with practical insights for CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers and affiliate program leaders. Connect with legal, child welfare, and nonprofit professionals, access vendor resources, and celebrate volunteer excellence—all while strengthening advocacy efforts for children in foster care. Registration and vendor table details are now available—register here!

Youth

Hosted by the School-Based Health Alliance, this virtual, youth-led conference from June 29th-July 1st is designed for high school students passionate about school-based health and community advocacy. This three-day event offers engaging workshops aimed at equipping youth with advocacy, policy, and leadership skills. Under the inspiring theme “The Future Starts With Us,” attendees will connect with peers and professionals nationwide to share ideas, build networks, and drive positive changes in school-based health care. Registration for the virtual sessions is open now! Please share with the families and youth you serve!