The mission of Resilient Teens is to prepare Augusta and the surrounding communities to address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), resilience, and trauma informed care in teens 13-19 in the 14-county area of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) of Georgia. 

Through the teaching and building of resiliency skills among teens in the CSRA, educating the community on the impacts of trauma, and strengthening support for programs and services Resilient Teens aims to improve the resiliency of individuals and families. 

5 Pillars of Resilience

Resilience is made up of five pillars. By strengthening these pillars, we in turn, become more resilient. 
Learn more by clicking each pillar below.

PROMOTE
Coordinated trauma-informed practices

PREVENT
Early adverse childhood events

ADVOCATE
For a trauma-informed community

7 C’s of Resilience

You too can master the 7 C’s of Resilience

Competence
Confidence
Connection
Character
Contribution
Coping
Control

Interested in learning skills to help your student be more resilient?