Why Building Resilience is So Important

by Maddie McGarrah, MEd, Licensed Professional Counselor



Resilience involves maintaining an encouraging mindset, perseverance, and the ability to learn and grow from adversity. Resilient individuals display mental and emotional strength, allowing them to cope with and navigate difficult situations successfully.

First Lady Kemp and 988: A Partnership for Suicide Prevention

Cathy Murphy

Director of Marketing & Community Engagement

First Lady Kemp and 988 are a powerful partnership for suicide prevention. Together, they aim to reduce the stigma and barriers associated with seeking help, and to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. By supporting 988, First Lady Kemp is fulfilling her mission to serve and protect the most vulnerable people in Georgia and beyond.

9th Annual Summit Gala

Evening of Saturday,

February 24th

Even if you can’t attend the event live, there are still opportunities for you to join in on the fun from the comfort of your own home! Our GIVESMART site will go live on Thursday, February 15th and will include:

• Golf Cart Raffle
• Diamond Necklace Raffle
• Luxury Vacation Raffle
• Silent Auction

Bridging Families to Hope

Terresha Anthony, LCSW

Virtual Event

Friday, March 8th

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Embark on a journey with us as we explore the pivotal role that healthcare providers, educators and parents play in connecting families to the transformative intervention of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). You will be equipped with the knowledge needed to make informed referrals, opening doors to healing and support for young children facing behavioral challenges.

Recognizing & Responding to Behavioral Addictions

Amanda L. Giordano, PhD, LPC

Associate Professor at UGA

69 N. Main St. | Alpharetta

Thursday, February 29th

10:00 - 12:00 PM

Behavioral addictions such as gaming, sex, pornography, and social media affect a substantial number of individuals, yet many professionals have not received formal training on how to recognize and respond to addictive behaviors. We invite both mental health professionals and lay people from the community to join us for this important conversation.