Do you know the purpose of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number? 988 is the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and was implemented in July 2022. The 3-digit number extends to over two hundred crisis centers that provide 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline. The Cobb Collaborative recently received a grant to increase awareness of the resource in our community, including where English is a second language. Since 988 is in its infancy stages, residents may not realize the difference between 988 and 911 or what calling 988 even means. While both 3-digit numbers connect people to crisis and other lifesaving services, 988 connects people that are experiencing a mental health crisis, substance use crisis or emotional distress with a trained professional or peer and if necessary, have a mobile response team come to them. The now familiar “911” began in the 1960s, and it took 30 years to cover 93% of the U.S. population, so we know that 988 will take many years to achieve that a similar level of coverage. Cobb Collaborative will identify specific messaging needs and barriers to 988 awareness, develop a 988 messaging campaign using social media and other sources, develop online surveys to address 988 awareness and host two focus groups, in Spanish and English. Through this approach, we aim to gain important feedback that will ultimately progress the rollout of 988 across communities in Georgia. We appreciate your participation in the focus groups and surveys.
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In our role as the lead agency for the Prevent Child Abuse Cobb Council, Cobb Collaborative is pleased to present a virtual Mandated Reporter Training.
Children & Families Strategy Team meetings are bi-monthly opportunity to meet with leaders of nonprofit organizations serving children and families in Cobb County to discuss opportunities to make a collective impact on issues.
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YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT We invite you to share feedback with us about our performance by completing our annual Georgia Family Connection Partner Vitality Survey. The survey is an anonymous, personal way to assess perceptions of our performance from a broad cross-section of members.
NOMINATE YOUR TEAM
Mooyah Burger and Cobb Collaborative are teaming up to reward one Collaborative non-profit member with a FREE Burger Bar.
Collaborative Member non-profits can nominate their team. Winners will be chosen by the Collaborative and honored with a burger bar for up to 25 people courtesy of MOOYAH.
Nominations will close at 5pm on August 20, 2024.
August 11, 2024 12:30PM
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration with East Cobb United Methodist Church! Their Fall Kickoff event will have a day full of fun, fellowship, and celebration,with a fantastic lineup of activities planned for everyone to enjoy! LEARN MORE >>>
August 16, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:30PM
The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County invites you to this very important seminar on "Taking Charge of Your Own Health Care."
A Professional Patient Advocate will take attendees through an interactive presentation with time for Q&A and interactive role-playing.
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August 19, 2024 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Do you connect members of the public with mental and behavioral health resources and services? Come meet over 50 providers and learn about their services at a FREE Behavioral Health Resource Fair! LEARN MORE >>>
August 19, 2024 5:00 PM - 8:00PM Come out and enjoy the Mothers Making A Change BBQ Party on August 19 from 5 PM-8 PM. They will have food, music and games and it will be a wonderful way to learn about Highland Rivers Health and Mothers Making a Change initiative. REGISTER A BOOTH >>>
August 20, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00PM Come out to a Lunch and Learn event, where we'll explore the many facets of civic engagement. This is an opportunity to broaden your understanding of how you can make a difference in your community beyond just voting. LEARN MORE >>>
August 24 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Topics covered will be Financial Literacy, Career Preparation, Effective Communication, and Personal Branding.
The day is FREE, lunch is provided, and there will be games and GIVEAWAYS!
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August 26, 2024 10:00AM
Get ready for an exciting afternoon on the green with Family Promise of Cobb County as they host their 9th Annual Golf Classic, an event aimed at raising awareness and funds to support their programs. LEARN MORE >>>
