We are championing the well-being of our youth and are building a resilient Gwinnett through a community-based approach to cultivating resilience and preventing trauma.

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Gwinnett County is a highly diverse community with complex social concerns that reach every resident in some way. Preventing and addressing mental health and wellness during the formative years of a child’s development are essential for ensuring the future of our community’s coming generations.

Programs and Initiatives

Resilient Gwinnett builds stronger, more resilient communities across Gwinnett County. We foster a shared understanding of adversity and resilience, promote trauma-informed practices, and advocate for meaningful policy and systems change. Our growing network of partners—including local government, businesses, nonprofits, faith communities, and engaged residents—works together to advance equity and well-being for all.
We envision a resilient Gwinnett with systems and practices promote child and adult well-being.

Resilience is the ability to navigate challenges, identify and cope with strong emotions, manage stress, and practice health habits. While we cannot prevent all of life’s ups and downs, we can equip the children in our lives with the tools and knowledge they need to cultivate a resilient spirit and practice self-care and compassion. While resilience will not eliminate pain and hardship, it does equip us to find meaning in adversity, develop strong coping skills and encourage positive growth over time.

Our Goals

Build Community Capacity

We train organizations, community leaders, practitioners, and residents on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), creating a common language and shared commitment to resilience.

Raise Awareness

We define what it means to be “trauma-informed” and increase public understanding through toolkits, educational resources, and strategic communications.

Drive Systems Change

We convene key stakeholders and subject matter experts to shape policies and practices that move Gwinnett County toward becoming a truly trauma-informed community.