Rural Studies Institute at GCSU

04/28/2026

We would like to share a useful tool for rural America. Please take the time to look at your community.

How is your community doing? Use our maps to see how different measurements present a different picture of how well people live in places.

10/29/2024

Hello!
Please accept this invitation to our lunchtime event, FEAST FOR THOUGHT: AN EXPLORATION OF FOOD, SOCIETY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY ENGAGING THE PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS, this Friday November 1.

This virtual discussion with Dr. Sandra Godwin, Professor of Sociology at Georgia College & State University, promises to be an energetic discussion on the many intersections of food, culture, policy and practice.

Event Details:

· Date: November 1, 2024
· Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
· Location: Virtual event
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Please RSVP by clicking the link above. This virtual event will provide a valuable opportunity for those passionate about food, food systems and sustainability.




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Feast for Thought: A Public Liberal Arts Exploration of Food, Society, and the Environment
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09/30/2024

As we try to recover from the devastating weather, here are a few helpful resources from Mary Joseph of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

Weather Alerts:
• National Weather Service Alerts for GA: https://alerts-v2.weather.gov/search?area=GA
• Weather Tracking: https://zoom.earth/
• Weather Alert app: https://www.stormshieldapp.com/

For Communities Who Are Preparing
• Ready.gov – recommendations for an emergency supply kit and evacuation considerations
• Ready Kids – ideas for talking to children and involving them in family disaster preparedness
• Help Kids Cope – mobile app with scripts and ideas to support children before, during, and after natural disasters
• GEMA: https://gema.georgia.gov/hurricanes
• FEMA: https://www.ready.gov/kit
• CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/hurricanes/safety/how-to-safely-stay-safe-after-a-hurricane-or-other-tropical-storm.html

Hurricane Response Resources
• Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after a Hurricane (En Español)
• After the Hurricane: Helping Young Children Heal
• Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event (En Español: ASL)
• Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents (En Español)
• Trinka and Sam: The Rainy Windy Day—e-book for young children (En Español)
• College Students Coping After a Hurricane
• Teacher Guidelines Helping Students After a Hurricane
• Talking to Children: When Scary Things Happen (En Español)
• Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of Traumatic Events
• Once I Was Very Very Scared (En Español)—e-book for young children
• After the Injury—website for families with injured children
• Health Care Toolbox—website for pediatric health providers working with injured children
• Pause-Reset-Nourish (PRN) to Promote Wellbeing (En Español)—for responders
• Here for Each Other: Family Guide (from Sesame Street)

Resources on Traumatic Grief
• Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
• Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
• Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
• The Power of Parenting: How to Help Your Child After a Parent or Caregiver Dies

Resources on Tornadoes
• Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after a Tornado
• Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of the Tornado
• Questions to Ask Your Children About the Tornado
• After the Tornado: Helping Young Children Heal
• Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students after a Tornado
• Trinka and Sam and the Swirling Twirling Wind—e-book for young children (En Español)
• Tornado Response for Kids: Right After a Tornado
• Tornado Response for Teens: Right After a Tornado


Psychological First Aid
The NCTSN also has resources for responders on Psychological First Aid (PFA; En Español). PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. The PFA Wallet Card (En Español) provides a quick reminder of the core actions. The PFA online training (En Español) course is also available on the NCTSN Learning Center. PFA Handouts include:
• Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers (En Español)
• Parent Tips for Helping Preschoolers (En Español)
• Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children (En Español)
• Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents (En Español)
• Tips for Adults (En Español)

For community and mental health providers who plan to continue working with affected communities long-term, review Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR; En Español) and take the SPR Online course (En Español).

Mobile Apps
• PFA Mobile
• SAMHSA Behavioral Health Disaster Response App
• Bounce Back Now (En Español)

Additional Resources from our Partners:
• Sustaining the Psychological Well-Being of Caregivers While Caring for Disaster Victims
• Safety, Recovery and Hope after Disaster: Helping Communities and Families Recovery
• Leadership Communication: Anticipating and Responding to Stressful Events
• What To Do To Protect Yourself During Power Outages

Disaster Helpline
SAMHSA has a Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365.

09/25/2024

A Wonderful local opportunity. Please share with others.

09/18/2024

Please join us in a week-long focus on democracy at GCSU. We have an extraordinary line-up filled with valuable information and opportunities to ask questions and engagement. I would like to personally invite you to our wrap-up session on Friday!

03/04/2024

SAVE the DATE!

10/13/2023

Rooted in Resilience: The Journey of Rural Entrepreneurs 🌳💪


For more information, visit: https://ow.ly/QHhK50PEWIf

10/12/2023

Today's wants to know: Are you one of the 3.5 million rural Americans working in manufacturing? 💼 Let us know in the comments 👇👇👇

10/11/2023

Share your most memorable rural travel experience! What place left a mark on you? 👇👇

10/06/2023

While many Americans might perceive that rural economies 💲 rely on farming 👩‍🌾, agriculture is not the top industry 🏭 in rural America. Only 1 in 10 people are employed within the rural economy.

For more information, visit: https://ow.ly/LoRo50PFB5A