Carroll County Mental Health Advocates

We are thrilled to announce the CMHA Masquerade Ball 2024 Presenting Sponsor is US Med Clinic! We could not be more grateful for the support that Drs. Brent and Anna Harris provide CMHA and its mission to end the stigma and unmask mental illness. All of our sponsors are helping us to continue our mission of being the missing link for individuals and families affected by mental illness and addiction.

The 6th annual CMHA Masquerade Ball will be held Saturday, October 5 at 6:00pm. All proceeds from the event will go towards continuing the efforts of the programs and services provided by Carroll County Mental Health Advocates.

Thank you to our friends at US Med Clinic for their help in continuing CMHA’s journey to be the missing link in our community!

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Our very own Ms. Lisa Merrell is a shining example of just how possible recovery is. We could not be more proud of all the hard work she has put in to making her life better. She credits peer support as a major contributing factor to her success. At the heart of peer support is lived experience. Peer support programs provide interventions which promote socialization, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills. With September being Addiction Recovery Awareness Month, we felt it was important to highlight just how possible recovery is, especially when utilizing local peer support programs. We invite anyone who is struggling right now to join us Mondays from 5:30pm-7:30pm and Wednesdays from 1:00pm-2:00pm for All Recovery and NAMI Peer Support. We hope that you are able to recognize just how real recovery from addiction or mental illness can be.

You are never alone in this fight. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to the National Su***de and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 for immediate support. 🌈 Help is available 24 hours a day in both English and Spanish. Share this information now to help make a world of difference!

Willowbrooke at Tanner also has a 24-hour help line at 770-812-9551. Learn more about the mental health and addiction services we offer at https://bit.ly/3fKanIJ

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Please join us tonight at 4:30pm for Youth Cafe, a peer support group for high school aged individuals. We are so excited to meet everyone and share a meal together. Tonight’s meeting will be held in the Tracy Stallings Community Center, 118 South White Street!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 770-830-2048 Ext. 2185

Carroll County Mental Health Advocates is pleased to announce Sara Gesie-Peace is the newly elected Treasurer of the Board of Directors. She is the General Manager of Cheers Fine Wine & Spirits and like many in our community, mental health and addiction has had a personal impact on Sara. She earned her MBA from the University of West Georgia. Born and raised in Iowa, Sara is a self-proclaimed Hawkeye for life and embodies the hardworking values the midwest is known for. She is married with two teen daughters, enjoys making memories with her family and friends, going to concerts, traveling, watching sports, and giving back to the community that welcomed her so many years ago. CMHA is grateful for her willingness to serve on our Board!

Please remember to honor your feelings and take care of your mental health today and every day.

In case talking about your feelings in a safe space wasn’t incentive enough, Youth Cafe will also be providing free food to all those in attendance while supplies last. If you plan to attend but have not yet registered, please do so now at http://bit.ly/YouthCafeRegistration so we are able to order enough food for everyone!

We look forward to seeing so many new faces and ensuring that this support group for high school aged individuals is a success.

Today is National Su***de Prevention Day. Each year we lose 700,000 people to su***de. It’s time we end the silence and get proactive about starting the conversation in our communities. There are lives depending on it. 🖤

Join us to learn more about this awesome project! RSVP below

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The Recovery Spot of West Georgia is celebrating National Recovery Month by hosting a Kickball and Cookout day on September 22nd from 1pm-6pm at the Lakeshore Recreation Center. This event is free and open to all. For more information please call us at 770-830-2048.

In case talking about your feelings in a safe space wasn't incentive enough, Youth Cafe will also be providing free food to all those in attendance while supplies last. If you plan to attend but have not yet registered, please do so now at http://bit.ly/YouthCafeRegistration so we are able to order enough food for everyone!

We look forward to seeing so many new faces and ensuring that this support group for high school aged individuals is a success.

Over the weekend CMHA staff members attended the 3rd Annual No One Walks Alone: Su***de Prevention Awareness Walk. This year, we stood by our dear friend and community partner Carrie Mashburn who lost her step son to su***de this past May. Although this walk cannot bring our loved ones back, we do hope that it provided everyone in attendance some form of comfort.

Wow! We had the BEST morning at our 3rd No One Walks Alone Su***de Prevention Awareness Walk! 💜🩵 We can’t wait to share photos and videos from the day. Thank you for supporting this event!

Shoutout to our wonderful event staff and volunteers that made it all happen!

During last week's Business and Revocery Bus Tour stop, CMHA and the RSWG had a raffle to see what lucky individual would win a basket of CMHA and RSWG swag as well as a $25 gift card. Congratulations to our winner Jackson Brandenburg! We hope you enjoy!

As gun violence continues to plauge the halls of our schools, please know that Youth Cafe will be a space where all of your feelings are welcomed. You do not have to suffer in silence.

Please join us next Thursday, Spetember 12th as we openly and honestly talk about what is weighing on our hearts and minds.

Register online at http://bit.ly/YouthCafeRegistration

In collaboration with and Youth Cafe will hosted at 118 South White Street and facilitated by CMHA Program Administrator Alexis Jarrett. Youth Cafe will be a safe and fun space for teens to come, share their feelings, and enjoy the company of others. Groups will be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 4:30pm. Our next meeting will be September 12th.

For any questions please don’t hesitate to call us at 770-830-2048 Ext. 2185

Register now by clicking the link below:
https://bit.ly/YouthCafeRegistration

Since 1989, National Recovery Month has been held every September to promote and support new treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.

Celebrate National Recovery Month with us all month long!!