Upcoming Cobb Events 4/14 - 4/16 -Spring Book Sale, Civic Center 4/15 - Keep Cobb Beautiful Recycling event, Jim R. Miller Park 4/15 - Taste of Mableton 4/22 - Medication Take-back Day 4/22 - Career & Health Fair and Legal Clinic

So proud of my daughter Megan Velarde, BSN, RN who’s recent 2-part article was published by the Cobb Collaborative’s #MindYourMind initiative! cobbcollaborative.org/mym-blog-menta…

Prevent Child Abuse Georgia’s Ambassador program equips individuals with knowledge and leadership skills to raise awareness and positively impact the lives of children and families in their communities and across the state. Apply to be an Ambassador at tinyurl.com/PCAAmbassador

Part of #BuildingTogether is sharing knowledge and tools! PCA Georgia helps organizations and communities learn about childhood adversity as a public, preventable, and solvable issue. View and request trainings at tinyurl.com/PCAtrain Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia

Protective Factors make for strong families 🦾 Learn more about the five protective factors embedded in the Strengthening Families Georgia program at tinyurl.com/2p8b8esd #PCAGeorgia Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia

Research indicates POSITIVE childhood experiences may be more impactful to long-term health outcomes than ADVERSE childhood experiences. Connections Matter Georgia focuses on building positive childhood experiences to prevent and mitigate early adversity ConnectionsMatterGA.org

Sometimes, building for the future means deconstructing the past. Proactively addressing inequity and injustice allows us to support the safe, stable, and nurturing environments that let kids flourish. Learn more at preventchildabuse.org/latest-activit…

Find Help Georgia connects individuals and families to concrete supports in times of need. Four ways to use FindHelpGA.org: 1. Online search tool 2. Webchat 3. Speaking directly with a resource navigator (1-800-244-5373) 4. Find Help Georgia mobile app

Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) lay the foundation for strong, healthy futures. Tag people who are #BuildingTogether to create positive childhood experiences in your community and learn more at: preventchildabuse.org/resources/bala… Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia

Everyone needs help, no one is immune to the demands of navigating life’s complications. Find Help Georgia simply makes finding that help easy for everyone. Search by zip code or speak with a resource specialist at FindHelpGA.org. Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia

We are all a part of #BuildingTogether 👌💙😃 Learn more about the roles we all can play in preventing child abuse at: belongingforhope.org/prevention-rol… #PartnersInPrevention Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia

#PreventionInPartnership means we can’t do it without you! THANK YOU for helping to raise awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month. But prevention efforts don’t just happen in April, stay involved with us all year long by visiting tinyurl.com/CAPmonthGA Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia

Georgia’s national ranking in child and family well-being improved to 37 in the 2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book, released by Annie E. Casey Foundation. bit.ly/3Cqelm #LetsTalkGA

Children who are chronically absent in preschool, K, & 1st grade are much less likely to read on grade level by third grade. Attendance Works shares more about why chronic absence matters, what works to reduce chronic absence, & how you can take action. bit.ly/3Jp3Fmx

This Sunday is the first annual #988Day, aimed to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mental health support. The 2024 theme, “No Judgment. Just Help” emphasizes compassionate care for all. Learn more at 988ga.org and 988lifeline.org💙

The #988Lifeline has trained crisis counselors available 24/7/365 – You are not alone. Anytime is the right time to connect. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

9/8 marks the inaugural 988 Day! This annual event helps spread awareness of the #988Lifeline & emphasizes the importance of #mentalhealth support. Want to get involved? Share content using #988Day to help spread the word & visit Samhsa.gov/988Day to learn more.

Today marks the first-ever 988 Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the #988Lifeline & the critical importance of #mentalhealth support. Join the movement by using #988Day & sharing this post to spread the message: "No Judgment. Just Help." samhsa.gov/988Day 💜

There is hope, and support is always available. 💬 When you reach out to the 988Lifeline, you’ll find someone ready to listen and help. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org 🌟💙

Reach out to the #988Lifeline anytime, for any reason, and connect with a trained crisis counselor who is ready to support you 24/7/365. You are not alone. #YouMatter If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.