Teens

RESILIENCE CAN LOOK LIKE:

Feeling safe to express. Trusting someone to listen. Building stronger connections. Finding comfort in community. Learning how to bounce back. Finding your inner peace.

Your Story Isn’t Over: Let’s Find Hope and Strength Together

“I think these are topics that help the students look further inwards, and I hope that our discussions can not only help them personally, but that the students can also take their learnings and share with others.”

Who We Are

Empowering Teens to Rise Above Challenges

"Support from one trusted adult can change a teen's life."

Resilient Teens focuses on equipping young people in grades 6-12 with the skills and support they need to navigate adversity, manage emotions, and thrive. Through workshops, peer connections, and personalized support, we’re creating a community where no teen feels alone.

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The Road to Resilience Virtual Learning Experience

We offer an interactive after-school virtual learning experience for students in grades 6-12. You will have a chance to interact with medical students from Augusta University who will be leading fun activities to help you develop the skills to BOUNCE BACK and MOVE FORWARD. We use the Hope Givers curriculum that has been approved by the Georgia Department of Education.

Resilient Teens Ambassadors

Resilient Teen Summit

Why Resilience Matters

The Ripple Effect of Resilience

Facing the Tough Stuff Head-On.

500% increase in teen suicide and emergency room admissions for suicide attempts.

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1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health.

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4 in 10 students (40%) had persistent feelings of sadness or hoplessness.

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Sources:

https://www.aecf.org/resources/2019-kids-count-data-boo
https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-by-the-numbers/
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0806-youth-mental-health.html

The Home of the Original Teen Mental Wellness Show

An Emmy® Award-winning PBS series, Hope Givers, is an uplifting series for teens, educators, and parents. Their library includes 16 free episodes, health education standards-aligned lesson plans, and vetted resources! This is a Georgia Department of Education approved curriculum

Testimonials

From Struggles to Strength

"My favorite part would have to be the topics of the sessions. We have topics like suicide prevention, life goals, and plans. Every session there is always a topic that we all could connect to."

"I choose to participate in the Resilient Teen program because I had to learn different ways to handle my situations. When things happen you can get it out the way, because you know what to do."

"My favorite part was the group sessions and meeting new people and learning the five pillars of resiliency. It helps you get through different aspects of your life and also difficult challenges that you're going through."

Your Resilience Toolkit

Pillars and Pathways to Strength

Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about growing stronger through life’s challenges. We teach two powerful frameworks to help teens develop the tools they need to thrive: the 5 Pillars of Resilience and the 7 C’s of Resilience. Each framework focuses on building essential skills like self-awareness, confidence, and positive relationships. Explore these tools and discover how they can empower you to navigate challenges with strength and purpose.

5 Pillars of Resilience

7 C's of Resilience

5 Pillars of Resilience

7 C's of Resilience

Our Trusted Partners

Supported by Departments of Augusta University:

Medical College of Georgia • College of Nursing • Dental College of Georgia
Children’s Hospital of Georgia • Department of Social Sciences • Department of Counselor Education
Institute of Public and Preventative Health • Libraries of AU and Georgia Health Sciences Foundation