The September 2023 GTI Leadership Summit will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10 am – 4 pm at the John C. Maxwell Leadership Center (2050 Sugarloaf Circle, Duluth, GA 30097)! Georgia Teen Institute is a youth leadership program for Youth Action Teams throughout Georgia. We are excited to offer a single-day leadership summit that will […]
The Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Standards is a collaborative project funded and endorsed by several state agencies and offered to all youth development programs across the state as an opportunity to increase program quality. The Standards are grounded in research and best practices and include an easy-to-use self-assessment tool. This session will give participants […]
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed […]
GUIDE, Inc. is presenting the GUIDE to Wellness Fair on Saturday, September 16 from 10 am - 2 pm at Lillian Webb Park in Norcross, GA. In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, community members are invited to receive information and resources on mental health and suicide prevention. Several vendors will be in attendance providing […]
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. The QPR Online Gatekeeper Training is taught in a clear, concise format using the latest in educational technology and practices. The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. We typically offer QPR once […]
This course, approved by the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia as a Core Course, is designed to provide a basic introduction to the Principles of the Code of Ethical Conduct for Prevention, Early Intervention and Health Promotion Professionals and Volunteers. It will also provide an overview of the ethical dilemmas that Prevention Professionals encounter in […]
The connections we have to others are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains and help us learn, work, and parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier stronger community. Connections Matter is a […]
This course, approved by the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia as a Core Course, will give Prevention Professionals a refresher in cultural awareness and appropriateness in the prevention field. At a young age most people learn how to recognize differences more quickly than similarities and how to dislike others who are not like us. In […]
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. The QPR Online Gatekeeper Training is taught in a clear, concise format using the latest in educational technology and practices. The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. We typically offer QPR once […]
Prevention professionals need to be experts in a variety of communication skills, including interpersonal communication, facilitation, public speaking and good listening skills as well as public awareness campaigns and marketing basics. This course, approved by the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia as a Core Course, will give participants the skills needed to excel in these […]
Looking for high-quality, engaging, and meaningful professional development for your afterschool program staff? Join us for a full day of learning and a celebration of leaders in our field. The Professional Learning Summit will include relevant topics for afterschool providers including STEM, Youth Entrepreneurship, and Summer Learning, as well as the 2023 Georgia Afterschool & […]
This course, approved by the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia as a Core Course, will provide a basic foundation of prevention knowledge that can be further expanded through ongoing prevention training and development. By the end of this workshop, participants will: Identify protective factors currently being used or those that will be implemented; Identify one […]
