Resilient WEST
Our Mission
Resilient WEST is a partnership between University of West Georgia, the Troup County Trauma Responsive Community Collaborative, and community partners. The coalition’s mission is to build resilient communities across Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Troup, and Meriwether counties by fostering wellness, education, support, and transformation. They provide trauma-informed care, raise awareness of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and deliver education and prevention efforts surrounding the development of resilient communities in West Georgia to promote healing and well-being for children, families, and individuals aged 0-26.
Resilient WEST will embody four growth areas in wellness, education, support, and transformation.
· Wellness: Promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being as foundational to resilience.
· Education: Supporting individuals and communities to take control of their health and healing.
· Support: Providing the resources and care needed for individuals to thrive and recover.
· Transformation: Helping communities shift towards healing, growth, and long-term resilience.
Resilient WEST will:
· Increase Community Awareness and Understanding of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
· Implement the "Handle with Care" Program Across the Five Counties
· Develop a Workforce Development Pipeline Focused on Trauma-Informed Care
· Build a Community of Certified Mental Health First Aiders
· Evaluate and Strengthen Coalition Leadership and Impact
Connections Matter Trainings
Everyday connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parent better. When we experience tough times, they help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier stronger community.
Connections Matter is an in-person and virtual training designed to engage community members in building caring connections to:
• Improve resiliency,
• Prevent childhood trauma, and
• Understand how our interactions with others can support those who have experienced trauma.
Upcoming trainings at UWG Wellness Center
Connections Matter
April 16th - 9:00-12:00pm at UWG REGISTER
April 24th - 1:00-4:00pm at UWG
Becoming a More Resilient Parent
This training is appropriate for parents and caregivers of children of all ages. We will discuss:
Our responses to stress
The impacts stress can have
Ways we can promote positive childhood experiences
How to create resilience through connection.
Upcoming Trainings at UWG Wellness Center
May 6th - 6:30-7:45pm virtually REGISTER
May 15th - 12:00-1:15pm virtually
Become a Resilient Parent - Sea un Padre Resiliente en español:
15 de Mayo 2025
6pm
Virtual
Building Resiliency in Youth in English & Spanish
A partnership with Mental Health America of Georgia.
Outreach Wellness Learning (OWL):
Building Resiliency in Youth
Construyendo Resiliencia en los Jóvenes
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
While a child is developing, their social-emotional development is just as important as their physical growth. Through this seminar, participants will learn about social emotional development and the impact of trauma, identify ways to build and strengthen resilience in children and demonstrate self-care practices to prevent caregiver fatigue.
Mientras un niño se desarrolla, su desarrollo socioemocional es tan importante como su crecimiento físico. A través de este seminario, los participantes aprenderán sobre el desarrollo socioemocional y el impacto del trauma, identificarán maneras de construir y fortalecer la resiliencia en los niños y demostrarán prácticas de autocuidado para prevenir la fatiga del cuidador.
Youth & Parents Café
Youth Café
Every Second Thursday of the month
4:30pm
Youth Registration
https://bit.ly/YouthCafeRegistration
118 South White St. Carrollton, GA
CMHA offices
Parents' Café
Every Second Thursday of the month
5:00pm
Parent's Registration
306 Bradley Street Suite B
Carrollton, GA 30117