It’s that time of year again! GCAPP is looking for courageous, inspiring teens and young adults to join our 2022 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). We are seeking young people, ages 14-24 and residing in Georgia, with interests in current health issues, leadership development, and advocating for change in their communities and statewide. All eligible youth
Save-the-Date Saturday, January 29 | 11:00 – 12:30 A VIRTUAL EVENT You are invited to join GCAPP, Community Health Solutions, and the Aligning Community Systems for Optimal Adolescent Health collaborative (ACSOAH) as we announce the Macon-Bibb Blueprint for Optimal Adolescent Health, a unique, visionary, and sustainable plan to improve the overall health and social well-being
Friday, March 18 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | a virtual event Click here to register Join us for an important meeting of the Georgia Adolescent Health Alliance, which will include youth advocates and policy experts actively engaged in working for (and against) legislation regarding adolescents during the current session of the Georgia General Assembly.
Presented by Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE Love languages recently received a much-needed expansion that has transformed the former romance-centered concept into a valuable tool for relationships of all kinds – including caregivers, professionals, and the young folks they work with! Join sex and relationships educator Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE, for an interactive workshop that will show you
Saturday, April 23 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Rosa Jackson Recreation Center, 1211 Maynard St. | Macon, GA Bring the family, enjoy the vibe, and take in the fun, food, giveaways, and music. Also learn about free youth development programs and opportunities the Macon-Bibb community has to offer for teens 13 – 19 years
Saturday, May 14 A FREE youth empowerment program about making good choices. Each participant gets a $200 stipend at the end of the day for completing the Super Saturday workshops. Teens will receive breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and breaks throughout the day. Open to teens (13-19) who live in Bibb County. Parents are welcome to sit
NAVIGATING ADOLESCENCE Uniting resources to improve the health & social well-being of youth A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION You’re invited to an important Thomasville event around the health and wellness of youth in Thomas County. Adolescence is often tough for young people under the best of circumstances and our youth deserve the best we have to offer,
Wednesday, June 15 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A FREE youth empowerment program about making good choices. Each participant gets a $200 stipend at the end of the day for completing the Super Wednesday workshops. REGISTER HERE! Teens will receive breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and breaks throughout the day. Open to teens (13-19) who live
GCAPP and Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T are partnering to host The Metropolitan 5K on June 19. Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T, the community-focused arm of E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness, strives to promote health and overall wellness throughout Metro Atlanta to address various diseases that disproportionately affect young people and adults alike in Georgia, particularly in the Black community. The Metropolitan
Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022 Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm Location: Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA 31217 Parent Meeting Room: Grand Salon LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. Topics that you can expect include: How to Become an ‘Askable Parent/Adult’ Need a Parent Toolkit? You Got it! Learn about a free youth development program
