Positive Pathways

10/01/2026

HELLO, OCTOBER! 🍁

A new month is a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to have everything figured out to keep moving forward.

October brings cooler days, changing leaves, and a gentle reminder that change can be beautiful too. Sometimes taking care of ourselves means slowing down, setting boundaries, getting outside, reconnecting with someone we love, or simply giving ourselves permission to rest.

Self-care isn't selfish. ❤️
It can be as simple as drinking some water, taking a walk, getting enough rest, laughing, creating something, asking for help, or saying, “Today, I’m going to give myself some grace.”

✨ Your October challenge: Don't wait until you're completely exhausted to take care of yourself.

Take it one day at a time.
One small choice at a time.
One breath at a time.

📅 Check out the self-care calendar below and choose something each day that helps you care for your mind, body, heart, and overall wellness. And remember, you don't have to do it perfectly. Progress, not perfection. 🧡

What will YOU do for yourself this October? 🍂

09/22/2026

Have a teen? Check out Luke’s Place 🎉

Join us Friday night for our second pre-game party & jam session! We’ll have live music, free pizza, and then head over to kickoff. Lots coming up this month, so be sure to mark your calendars.

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

🍂 Happy First Day of Fall! 🍂

Today marks the beginning of a new season and what a beautiful reminder that change is a natural part of life.

Fall teaches us that letting go doesn’t always mean losing something. Sometimes, letting go creates room for something new. 🍁

As the leaves begin to change, maybe this is a good time to check in with ourselves, too.

How are you doing physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually?

🌿 Maybe you need to slow down.
🍂 Maybe you need to let go of something that no longer serves you.
☕ Maybe you need to rest without feeling guilty.
💛 Maybe you need to give yourself a little more grace.
🌱 Maybe you're stepping into a completely new chapter.

Wellness isn't about having everything figured out. It's about recognizing where we are, accepting that seasons change, and taking the next healthy step forward.

You don't have to bloom in every season. Sometimes, your season is simply about growing roots, healing, resting, and preparing for what's next.

Whatever this season brings, remember: you are allowed to change, grow, heal, and begin again.🍂💛

Happy Fall! May this season bring you peace, connection, hope, and a little reminder that there is beauty in every season of life. 🍁

09/22/2026

🥾🍂 OCTOBER RECOVERY HIKE! 🍂🥾

Come get outside, connect with the recovery community, and enjoy some beautiful North Georgia scenery! 💜🌲

📅 October 11th
⏰ Meet at 11:30 AM
📍 Laurel Ridge Trail Loop


🤝 Everyone is welcome! Come as you are, bring a friend, and let's spend some time connecting, moving, and enjoying the outdoors together. 💜

DIRECTIONS:

➡️ Coming from Helen:
Take ALT-75, then turn left onto Tsalaki Trail.

➡️ Coming from Cleveland:
Take Asbestos Rd, then right onto ALT-75, and finally right onto Tsalaki Trail.

📍 Google Maps:
61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545

🍂 Recovery is about connection — and sometimes connection looks like a trail, fresh air, and good people. 🫶

We hope to see you there! 💜🥾

09/15/2026

Community Support!!!!!!
Thank You Attorney Daniel Duello!

09/15/2026

09/13/2026

Wow what an amazing event/evening! To go from an empty room, to a room full of hope and wellness ❤️

We appreciate everyone who attended and shared this special time with us. Thank you to all the peers, organizations, providers, Table food truck from Vertical Church, and Georgia Council for Recovery and Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for the opportunity to host the GA Recovers Tour Bus!

We released 120 butterflies and shared stories of hope and a way forward! 🦋

Check out the awesome photo of Union County, GA Volunteer Fire-Rescue Station 4 , Tour bus, & the rainbow!

09/12/2026

Our precious butterfly table! 🦋