Carroll County Mental Health Advocates/The Recovery Spot RCO

11/06/2026

Say their names. Remember their stories. See their humanity.

Last night, we gathered at the Carrollton Center for the Arts to celebrate the opening of the INTO LIGHT Project’s Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories gallery for Georgia.

During the ceremony, one message especially resonated with us: We have to say their names.

So, we will.

Zak. Brent. Kai. Qua. Brian. Zeb. Arizona. Kayla. Dakota. Crystal. Zack. James. Adam. Cody. Drea. Jeremy. Ryan. Christopher. Chris. Adam. Morgan. Allison. Christopher. Sherry. David. Tyler. Joshua. Gary. Austin. Christopher. Devin.

These are not just names. These are people. They were sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. They had dreams, passions, talents, big personalities, favorite things, and people who loved them. They had lives that extended far beyond their struggles with substance use disorder.

Each portrait represents a life, and each story reminds us of the person behind the statistics.

For far too long, stigma has shaped the way society talks about addiction. Too often, people are reduced to their substance use, defined by their struggles, or remembered only by the circumstances surrounding their deaths. This exhibit challenges us to change that narrative.

We invite our community to visit the gallery, slow down, look into each portrait, read each story, and spend time getting to know the individuals represented. Don’t just walk through the gallery. Take a moment with each person. Learn their names. Hear their stories. Remember their humanity.

Because behind every statistic is a person. Behind every loss is a family. And every life deserves to be remembered with dignity, compassion, and love.

Let’s change the conversation. Let’s challenge stigma. Let’s say their names.

📍 Carrollton Center for the Arts – Roush Family Gallery
📅 November 5 – December 14, 2026

Thank you to the INTO LIGHT Project, the families who courageously shared their loved ones’ stories, and everyone who helped bring this meaningful exhibition to Georgia.

They are more than how their lives ended. They deserve to be remembered for how they lived.

11/05/2026

TONIGHT! 🖤

We are honored to share that the Into Light Project: Georgia – Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories exhibit officially opens tonight at the City of Carrollton Center for the Arts.

This powerful exhibit features portraits and stories of individuals whose lives have been impacted by substance use disorder, reminding us that behind every story is a real person, a family, and a life worth seeing beyond the stigma.

These portraits put faces to a disease that touches every community. They remind us that addiction does not define a person's worth, and that compassion, understanding, and hope matter.

📍 City of Carrollton Center for the Arts
📅 November 5 – December 14
🕔 Opening Reception: TONIGHT, November 5, 5-7 PM

We encourage our community to come experience this moving exhibit, learn, reflect, and help us continue changing the conversation around addiction and recovery.

See the person. Hear the story. Look beyond the stigma. ❤️



The INTO LIGHT Project

11/04/2026

UPDATE: the Nov. 19th class has been rescheduled for Nov. 12th ❤️

🧘‍♀️✨ RESTORE & RISE: YOGA ✨🧘‍♀️

Take a deep breath and make a little space for YOU! 🤍

Join us for free, trauma-informed yoga at CMHA & The Recovery Spot of West Georgia. Whether you're looking to relax, reconnect, or simply try something new, this is a space where you can show up exactly as you are.

🌿 All bodies welcome
🌿 No experience needed
🌿 Mats & blocks provided
🌿 Completely FREE!

UPDATE: the Nov. 19th class has been rescheduled for Nov. 12th ❤️

📅 Upcoming Classes:
✨ Thursday, November 5th
✨ Thursday, November 12th
⏰ 9–10 AM
📍 118 S. White Street, Carrollton, GA

Come as you are. Leave a little lighter. ✨

11/04/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Ephesus Baptist Church - Ephesus, GA for their generosity and support through the church’s mission fund! Not only did they graciously donate the funds to make this project possible, but they also helped connect us with the labor and materials needed to build a brand-new ADA-accessible wheelchair ramp at the back of our new location.

The previous ramp was not suitable for our new space, so this improvement will make a meaningful difference in ensuring our building is accessible, safe, and welcoming to everyone we serve.

We are so thankful for community partners and church families who put their faith into action and help make our mission possible. Thank you, Ephesus Baptist Church, for being such a blessing to our organization and the individuals and families we serve! ❤️

11/03/2026

🍂 EVERY LEAF TELLS A STORY. EVERY GIFT GROWS HOPE. 💚

As we enter this season of gratitude, Carroll County Mental Health Advocates and The Recovery Spot of West Georgia invite our community to be part of something meaningful through our Gratitude Tree of Giving! 🌳

To our donors, community partners, friends, and everyone who has supported our mission — THANK YOU. Your generosity helps us continue building a community where individuals and families impacted by mental health and substance use challenges can find connection, support, and hope.

This season, we invite you to give back, honor someone meaningful in your life, or simply share a message of gratitude for someone who has made a difference.

🍁 Here's how you can participate:
🌿 Make a donation to help support our mission.
🍂 Dedicate your gift in honor or memory of someone special.
💌 Leave a gratitude message or share the story of someone who has impacted your life.
🌳 Help us fill our Gratitude Tree with reminders of the kindness, compassion, and generosity that make recovery possible.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps us continue providing peer support, recovery resources, support groups, and meaningful connections throughout our community.

Let's fill our tree with gratitude and help hope grow right here in West Georgia.

🌳 Visit our Gratitude Tree of Giving and make your gift today:
https://visufund.com/cmharswggratitude-tree-of-giving

💚 Give. Honor. Grow.

11/03/2026

🧘‍♀️✨ RESTORE & RISE: YOGA ✨🧘‍♀️

Take a deep breath and make a little space for YOU! 🤍

Join us for free, trauma-informed yoga at CMHA & The Recovery Spot of West Georgia. Whether you're looking to relax, reconnect, or simply try something new, this is a space where you can show up exactly as you are.

🌿 All bodies welcome
🌿 No experience needed
🌿 Mats & blocks provided
🌿 Completely FREE!

UPDATE: the Nov. 19th class has been rescheduled for Nov. 12th ❤️

📅 Upcoming Classes:
✨ Thursday, November 5th
✨ Thursday, November 12th
⏰ 9–10 AM
📍 118 S. White Street, Carrollton, GA

Come as you are. Leave a little lighter. ✨

11/02/2026

😂👽 Daily Dose of Nonsense is BACK!

This week’s question: Which CMHA staff member is most likely to get kidnapped by aliens… only to be returned within 10 minutes because the aliens couldn’t handle them? 🤣🛸

Cast your vote, tag your coworkers, and let the chaos begin! 👀

Meet our staff here🤭: https://therecoveryspot.org/meet-your-recovery-family

11/02/2026

🧟‍♂️🏆 THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!! 😂 Ruben has officially been voted MOST LIKELY TO SURVIVE A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!

When the apocalypse hits, we know exactly who we’re calling! 💀😂

Congratulations, Ruben!! Just don’t forget the rest of us when you’re building your survivor squad! 🤣👏🏼
Stay on the lookout for our next game!

10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 👻🎃
Don't ghost your feelings this Halloween! Halloween may be full of tricks and treats, but mental health and substance use challenges don't take a holiday. 🖤

Whether you're navigating a difficult day, struggling with your mental health, or facing challenges in recovery, you don't have to face it alone. There is support, there is hope, and there are people who care. 💜

📞 CARES Warm Line: 844-326-5400 (call or text)
📞 Georgia Peer2Peer Warm Line: 888-945-1414

No judgment. No shame. Just support. 🧡
🕸️ Reach out. Talk about it. You matter.

10/30/2026

💚 YOUR RECOVERY. YOUR PURPOSE. YOUR OPPORTUNITY.

Are you a person in long-term recovery who has a passion for helping others? Have you ever thought about using your lived experience to make a difference in someone else's recovery journey?

CMHA & The Recovery Spot of West Georgia are looking for volunteers interested in learning and growing in the field of peer recovery support!

We want to invest in individuals who are passionate about recovery, connection, and giving back to their community. Our team will provide mentorship, guidance, and opportunities to learn about:

✨ Ethical peer support and professional boundaries
✨ The CARES values and principles of recovery
✨ The role of a peer support specialist
✨ Person-centered, recovery-oriented support
✨ Using lived experience to inspire hope and empower others
✨ Connecting individuals with resources and community support

You do not have to be a Certified Peer Specialist to get started! We are looking for individuals with a heart for service, a commitment to their recovery, and a willingness to learn.

This is an opportunity to grow, build skills, and explore how your recovery journey can become a source of hope and support for others.

💚 Interested in becoming a volunteer?

Complete our volunteer application to get started!

🔗 https://form.jotform.com/CMHA_RSWG/cmha-peer-support-volunteer-applica

Your experience matters. Your recovery matters. And your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

📍 CMHA & The Recovery Spot of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia