Objectives:
The aim of this article is to present the concept of building state resilience in the social dimension, with an emphasis on the role of communities and institutions in crisis management processes. The authors analyze how the modern approach to public security incorporates society’s capacity for adaptation, recovery, and cooperation in crisis situations. The is aims to identify key factors supporting the development of social resilience, particularly in the context of Poland's security policy.

Material and methods:
The article is baased on analysis and qualitative methods, integrating various theoretical and practical approaches in crisis management and resilience theory. It also applies theoretical comparison concerning concepts such as social capital theory, constructivism, resilience theory, and crisis management theory. Strategic documents and legal acts are also analyzed.

Results:
State social resilience depends both on institutional actions and civic engagement. A crucial factor is the integration of social initiatives with the crisis management system and support for citizen involvement in crisis planning and response. Civic education also plays an important role, enhancing social awareness and readiness to act in emergency situation.

Conclusions:
Security policies aimed at building resilient societies should focus on effective crisis management systems, critical infrastructure protection, and civil defense mechanisms that support, rather than replace, individual citizen responsibility. Accordingly, these efforts must go beyond traditional military, legal, or diplomatic tools and extend into education and training systems. Through this, it becomes possible to reshape public awareness and even redefine national identity in terms of how security is perceived and enacted.