Archive for September, 2010

High Acclaim from The Joint Commission

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

I am pleased to announce that we have once again received high acclaim from The Joint Commission, the leader in developing the highest standards for quality and safety in the delivery of health care, and evaluating organization performance based on these standards.

During a survey and observation period of Skyland Trail this past week, a representative from The Joint Commission evaluated us on a variety of platforms. In all my years here, this was our best survey ever. Among other high remarks, the surveyor told us that there is “obvious attention to detail in clinical service and treatment planning,” and that “it doesn’t take long to see that clinicians work hard and understand their clients.”

I couldn’t agree more. The Joint Commission’s high praise for our programs and the hard work and dedication of Skyland Trail’s staff has been rightfully earned. We all work hard to ensure the highest quality of care for our clients and their families. It’s nice to be recognized once again by being awarded the Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission.

Sincerely,

Beth Finnerty

President/CEO

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Benefits of Laughter–Just Around the Corner

Monday, September 27th, 2010

Skyland Trail’s 13th Annual Benefits of Laughter (BOL) gala is just a few short weeks away! BOL 2010 is set to take place October 21, 2010 at the beautiful St. Regis Atlanta in the heart of Buckhead. The Skyland Trail staff has been working hard on all the details to ensure that this year’s event will be a memorable night.

Comedy entertainment for BOL will be provided by John Heffron, former winner of the popular television serious Last Comic Standing. This is a great opportunity to see one of the rising comedic stars – and be assured that his act will be tasteful, while also hilarious.

This week, festivities get underway as we honor our BOL sponsors at our Patron Party. Hosted by Kelly Loeffler and Jeffrey Sprecher, this party is sure to be fabulous and will get us all excited for the event October 21st.

Benefits of Laughter is vital to our clients as they seek recovery from mental illness. All proceeds from BOL go to the financial aid program that assists clients and families who could not otherwise access or continue treatment. We gave out a record amount of financial aid dollars in 2009, and will do so again in 2010. Your support is crucial.

There’s still time to join us on October 21st. We are nearly sold out, but we want to ensure there is space for all who want to support Skyland Trail. Check out our events page for more information: http://www.skylandtrail.org/special-event/benefits-of-laughter-2010

I’m looking forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,

Beth Finnerty
President and CEO

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New Family Orientation Program Begins Soon

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

We’re very excited to begin offering Family Orientation here at Skyland Trail. This is one more way we can provide support and education to the friends and families of Skyland Trail clients.

Our first “class” will be held in October, and we look forward to spending the day introducing our clients’ loved ones to all the different programs and therapies offered at Skyland Trail.

Family members have a challenging task when a loved one is in recovery, and we hope this orientation program will make it a bit easier by giving you an inside look at what goes on here. This will also be a chance to get answers to your questions about mental illness and recovery, both in general terms and specifically for clients at Skyland Trail.

If you are interested in attending, please call our Admissions Department at 404-315-8333.

We look forward to welcoming you,

Chris Cline
Clinical Director

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Follow Us on Facebook and Twitter!

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

It’s easy to find out what’s going on at Skyland Trail by looking at our website—did you know you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter?

Join Skyland Trail’s social media sites to stay connected and get the information you need sent straight to your computer or phone on your news feeds!

Our Facebook page will help you connect with friends and other Skyland Trail supporters. Become a fan and be the first to know about social and educational events. As a Skyland Trail fan, you can keep updated about activities on campus and in our community. Check out our pictures—you never know who you might spot (it could be you)!

Skyland Trail is using Twitter to give our followers a way to find out about events and professional development. It’s a quick and easy way for you to get basic information about our programming.

Following us on Facebook and Twitter are both great ways to stay informed and to show your support of Skyland Trail.

Connect with us now and say “hi” (and tell your friends)!

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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

The Pastoral Counseling program is excited to announce a community event: Fellowship Through Spirituality to be held Sunday, September 12th from 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the Skyland Trail Campus.

Fellowship through Spirituality is open to clients, client families and friends, as well as staff. It will be a time of intentional community, with hands-on experiences through which participants have the opportunity to explore the role of spirituality by participating in music, horticulture, art and yoga rotation groups. The event aims to educate the public about mental illness, in order to reduce stigma. There will be time for refreshments and gathering as a community as well.

The Pastoral Counseling program at Skyland Trail seeks to address the spiritual aspects of a person’s recovery from mental illness. It works within the holistic recovery model, and is intended to support clients from any religious or spiritual background or belief system. We understand that a person’s spiritual beliefs are very personal and we seek to offer support to those who express an interest.

The Pastoral Counseling program is looking forward to welcoming clients, families and staff to Skyland Trail for this wonderful community event.

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