MONDAY MEMO #95

Oct 13

4 min read

Happy Tuesday, partners! In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we paused our regular Monday Memo distribution to recognize the contributions of Indigenous communities. Today we’re sharing a variety of resources to support communities across Georgia, including child abuse prevention resources, healthcare initiatives, and professional development trainings. Before we dive in, here are a few reminders and highlights from the RG team:

RG Highlights

We Want to Hear From You! The 2026 RG Regional Coalition Partner Feedback Survey is now open! We invite coalitions leaders to provide feedback, which helps us understand what’s working well, identify areas where additional support may be needed, and strengthen the resources, learning opportunities, and connections we provide across our coalition network. Your voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership in helping us continue to strengthen our work together. The anonymous survey includes 20 questions and takes just under 10 minutes to complete. Please take the Survey by October 30th
Resilient West Central Georgia is Hiring an independent contractor to serve as its new Program Coordinator. This hybrid role supports coalition engagement, training and event logistics, community partnerships, and trauma-informed initiatives across West Central Georgia. Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief introduction outlining their background, experience, and interest in the role to info@resilientwcg.org with the subject line “RWCG Contractor Position – [Name].”
Flywheel Resilience Positivity and Relaxation Training (PART): Our wonderful partner Tara Jones from RCG is offering Positivity and Relaxation Training (PART), an evidence-based program designed to help participants manage stress, build resilience, and improve overall well-being. Participants will learn skills to reduce burnout and create sustainable self-care routines. The 9-week workshop is available for $495 and includes weekly 90-minute virtual sessions, a follow-up session, and participant materials. Sessions will be conducted weekday evenings or weekends. To learn more, contact Tara at tara@flywheelresilience.com. Please share widely!
October Peer Connection Call: All Rounds! Instead of our regularly scheduled round calls this month, we will host our final Peer Connection of 2026 for all coalition rounds next Tuesday October 20th at 2pm. We are excited to welcome Neuro Arts, who will lead a conversation on the connection between art, mental health, and well-being. We ask that at least one representative from each coalition attend this statewide peer learning opportunity.

Coalition Highlights

Resilient Southwest Georgia: Mental Health professionals and community partners are invited to the Mental Health Collaborative: Building Stronger Communities on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Phoebe Northwest Conference Room in Albany. This action-focused gathering will feature community action planning, a mental health panel discussion, partner spotlights, and networking opportunities across Dougherty, Lee, Mitchell, and Terrell Counties. Register here!

Resilient Gwinnett: GUIDE, Inc. is hosting a couple upcoming QPR Suicide Prevention Trainings on October 21st and November 18th from 1:00–3:00 PM virtually. This Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training introduces three practical steps for recognizing suicide warning signs, offering hope, and connecting people in crisis with appropriate support. Registration link needs confirmation Register here!

Child Abuse Prevention

The Georgia Center for Child Advocacy is offering two upcoming training opportunities focused on preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation. Human Trafficking: Preventing the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (virtual), exploring warning signs, vulnerabilities, the impact of trauma, and community-based prevention and response strategies. Courage to care training will be held on Thursday October 22 2026 from 8:30 AM–4:00 PM in Atlanta, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to deliver child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention education. Prior participation in Courage to Care is required for the trainer course, and the registration fee is $300. Register here! for Human Trafficking Training Register here! for Courage to Care Training.

Roar Body Safety Education Program. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Stephanie V. Blank Center for Safe and Healthy Children offers age-appropriate body safety education for children, families, and early learning settings. The program is currently offered at no cost to schools within its 28-county Metro Atlanta service area. Explore ROAR here!

Healthcare

The Medical College of Georgia: Team-Based Behavioral Health in Primary Care Symposium is hosting a symposium focused on team-based behavioral health in primary care. The event is an opportunity for professionals and teams to strengthen integrated behavioral health knowledge and may be useful for participants seeking continuing education. The symposium will be held November 13, 2026 in Greensboro, Georgia. View the symposium flyer and registration information.

Professional Development

Knowledge to Action Conversation on Raising Resilience: Supporting Grandfamilies for Positive Outcomes Thursday, October 22, 2026 10:00–11:30 AM | Virtual. Join Benasha Shine-Berry of Georgia State University’s Project Healthy Grandparents for a discussion of ways to strengthen grandfamilies and promote positive outcomes for children and kinship caregivers. Topics include building stability for grandparents and children, navigating changing family systems, and connecting families with community resources. This is a conversation rather than a CEU-eligible training; a certificate of completion is available to qualifying attendees.Register here!

Partnership for Innovation Summer Internship Program 2027 Georgia Tech’s

P artnership for Innovation is preparing for its 2027 Summer Internship Program and opportunities for organizations interested in serving as Partner Organizations and hosting interns. The program connects college students with organizations to gain hands-on professional experience while contributing to real-world projects. Apply by November 1,2026 Organizations interested in hosting can explore the program or contact pin@innovate.gatech.edu.

Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia introduces the Strengthening Families framework and its protective-factor approach to promoting family and community well-being. Designed for family-serving professionals, schools, agencies, and early care providers. This event will take place on Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Virtually. Register here!

Rural Resources

Harlow Nonprofit Consulting is hosting a free four-day summit for rural nonprofit leaders featuring practical strategies for sustainable funding, stronger community partnerships, leadership development, and burnout prevention. Sessions feature more than 30 presenters, with free access to each day’s presentations for 48 hours. Free Virtual Event. October 20–23, 2026 | Virtual; kickoff October 19.Register here!

Examining Child Care in the Rural South: Perspectives for Policy and Practice. The Southern Education Foundation’s September 2026 report examines the experiences of families, early childhood educators, and program leaders in 12 rural communities across Georgia, Mississippi, and Missouri. It explores barriers to affordable, high-quality child care, including limited availability, workforce challenges, and financial strain, while highlighting community strengths and policy recommendations. Coalition partners can use the findings to inform local conversations, advocacy, partnerships, and strategies for improving access to early childhood services. Read the report here!

THANK YOU FROM THE RESILIENT GEORGIA TEAM!