Archive for February, 2012

Mental Health Day at the Capitol

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Skyland Trail Booth at Capitol

Skyland Trail took a strong message to government representatives in Atlanta, as part of an annual event to bring awareness to the unique issues faced by the mental health community.

On Wednesday, Feb. 8th, a group of Skyland Trail clients attended “Mental Health Day at the Capitol.” The event is sponsored by the Behavioral Health Services Coalition and is an opportunity to inform state legislators and their staff members about the current needs of mental health services, both here in Atlanta and across the state.

Attendents listened to speakers from state agencies, then had a chance to tour the capitol.

Community Relations & Education Coordinator Christina Tse and Marketing Associate Isom White were there to tell attendees about Skyland Trail’s services and programs.

Julie Dudkowski

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Speaker Announced for Associates Luncheon

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

The Skyland Trail Associates, an auxiliary group of volunteers and donors, announce their fifth Annual Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show Friday, March 16, 2012 at the Cherokee Town Club. The event raises funds for projects and programs at Skyland Trail, a nonprofit treatment facility for adults with mental illness. 

This year’s luncheon is highlighted by guest speaker Charlotte Pierce-Baker, PhD, professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and English at Vanderbilt University and the author of “This Fragile Life:  A Mother’s Story of a Bipolar Son.”  She will share the moving story of her family’s rigorous journey through an unpredictable mental illness. Dr. Pierce-Baker is also on Skyland Trail’s Board of Directors.

Dr. Charlotte Pierce-Baker

“We are thrilled to have Dr. Pierce-Baker join us this year for the Skyland Trail Associates Luncheon.” says Associates President Leigh Pollard.  “This event has brought so much awareness about mental illness to our community and we’re excited to have a speaker who can educate us by sharing her personal story.  This is a great opportunity for good friends of the organization to share with new friends about how Skyland Trail can change lives.”

Major sponsors for the 2012 luncheon include VeinInnovations, UBS, and Anna Pare Dermatology.   For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Ashley Vance at avance@skylandtrail.org or call at 678-686-5905.

Beth Finnerty

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