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One of the hardest things to do is watch someone you love fall deeper into their suffering. Substance use disorder can devastate a family for generations. I felt the pain my mother-in-law carried 10 years to the day. Her youngest son had died as a result of an accidental over dose due to a routine traffic stop. Swallowing a bag of crystal meth led to days in the hospital, compounded by medical malpractice and our family lost him. The legal system deemed his case "no quality of life". A young 25 year old soon to be father was gone in a moment.
10 years after Kirk's death we founded the Nichols Center, Inc with a promise to stand by families like our own. Our hope is that no family would have to suffer without support, comfort, or guidance. By learning to help families like ours we are learning to heal the brokenness we feel.
Vision statement: Family wellness and recovery center for grounding and growth.
Mission statement: helping families heal through wellness and recovery.
Provide trauma informed therapies in a safe space for families to find treatment and healing on a journey of wellness and recovery.
Provide education and training for families in transition to develop the tools and skills they need to successfully walk a journey of wellness and recovery.
Provide awareness and support for families to navigate their journey and advocate for themselves in their care and safety plan.

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September: A Month of Community Impact

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Together in Recovery: 13 Years of Helping Families Heal

A Month of Meaning: Recovery and Suicide Prevention

From Spring Street to Stronger Communities: A Nichols Center Impact Update

Nichols Center: 13 Year Celebration

Nichols Center: A Forever Home for Healing

Nichols Center: Healing Communities

Nichols Center: Cobb C3R Announcement

Nichols Center Summer Update: Safe Homes, Strong Communities

Summer at Nichols Center: Markets, Missions, and Momentum

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What a season of growth 🌱 Our Thought Spot kiosks are popping up across West Georgia, new partners are joining our prevention work, and the Forever Home campaign is closer than ever. Thank you to the families, volunteers, first responders, and neighbors who made this possible. Read more — Link in Bio #NicholsCenter #CommunityFirst #Prevention #ForeverHome #WestGeorgia #NonprofitLife

🌍 Help us grow a brighter future in Uganda! Nichols Center – International is raising $10,000 for the Grow Again: Wellness & Recovery Project in Kampala, Uganda, January 20–31! Your generosity will support vital prevention programs for teachers, students, and families. Here’s what your donation helps make possible: 📚 Teacher workshop — $1,000 to provide training and professional development for 100 educators. 🎒 Supplies & curriculum — $3,000 for backpacks, school supplies, teacher materials, and lesson plans. ✈️ Travel & lodging — $3,000 per person for flights, transportation, and accommodations. Every dollar brings us closer to equipping these communities with the tools they need to thrive. 💛 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more, or visit our Uganda page under the “Prevention” tab. Please consider giving and sharing this post to help spread the word! Thank you for your generosity and for being part of this work! #GrowAgain #NicholsCenter #Uganda #Education #WellnessAndRecovery #GiveBack

A season of connection, learning, and giving 🍂✨ From expanded prevention education to shared holiday meals, Nichols Center is grateful for the people and partners who show up. Read our November updates and find ways to get involved. Link in Bio #Community #Nonprofit #GiveBack #PreventionEducation #NicholsCenter

Nichols Center Core Value: GRATITUDE 🌱 Joy grows from gratitude. 💛 When life gets busy or heavy, our minds focus on what's missing, what went wrong, and what we still haven't reached. Gratitude brings us back. It turns our attention to what's already here, what's growing, and how far we've come. Like roots in a garden, gratitude keeps us steady when storms come. Practicing it doesn't mean pretending the hard things aren't real. It means making room for the good alongside them: 🌿 The cup of coffee that starts your morning 🌿 The friend who celebrates your wins 🌿 The small step you took today toward healing The more we notice the good, the more joy can take root and grow. 🌸 "Over time you will wake up one day and realize that you are living the life you've prayed for." – Tara Nichols, Founder & CEO ✍️ This week's practice: Every night before bed, write down three things you're grateful for, including one thing you're grateful for about yourself. At the Nichols Center, we believe gratitude roots us in joy and helps us grow toward healing, one small blessing at a time. 💛 #NicholsCenter #CoreValues #Gratitude #RootedInJoy #ChooseJoy #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #SelfCare #TraumaInformed #HealingTogether

Affirmation of the Week 💛 "I am no longer available for relationships that require me to shrink." Some relationships only feel comfortable when you're smaller. You hide your wins, mute your joy, and play down your dreams so no one feels uneasy. Over time, that shrinking costs you your peace, your confidence, and your sense of who you are. Choosing yourself doesn't make you selfish. It's healthy. The right people won't ask you to dim your light. They'll: ✨ Celebrate your victories ✨ Sit with you in your struggles ✨ Speak truth into your life with love ✨ Make room for you to grow If a relationship only works when you're smaller, it may be time to step back, set a boundary, or change how close you let that person be. 🌱 "Their version of a good friend or a good life is not the same as my version... And so I needed to take a step back." – Tara Nichols, Founder & CEO ✍️ Reflect this week: Where in your life do you feel the need to shrink? What would it look like to take up your full space there? At the Nichols Center, we believe you deserve relationships that help you grow. 💛 #NicholsCenter #Affirmation #ProtectYourPeace #HealthyBoundaries #KnowYourWorth #SelfRespect #HealthyRelationships #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #HealingTogether

Had an amazing morning at Power In Truth Youth conference for Douglas County Middle and High School students! Love building resilience in youth through education and community! #nicholscenter #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #powerintruth2026

Nichols Center Core Value: TRUTH 🤍 Truth starts with the voice inside our own heads. 💭 Our brains are thought engines. They produce helpful thoughts and some that just aren't true. "I'm not good enough." "I always mess things up." "I deserved what happened to me." These thoughts can feel like facts when they're really old patterns we've accepted. Living in truth means checking in with yourself honestly: 🔍 Is this thought actually true? 🔍 Am I seeing my life clearly, or through hurt, fear, or resentment? 🔍 Would I say this to someone I love? Honest self-awareness goes both ways. It means owning our choices and our growth areas. It also means accepting the good in us: our strengths, our progress, and our worth. Truth isn't harsh. Truth sets us free to heal. 🌱 "Is the way I wrote about my life a true reflection of what I'm going through, or is this distorted?" – Tara Nichols, Founder & CEO ✍️ This week's practice: Write down one thing you believe about yourself. Then ask, "Is this true?" If it isn't, rewrite it in a way that's both honest and kind. At the Nichols Center, we believe healing begins when we speak truth to ourselves and let others speak truth into our lives. 💛 #NicholsCenter #CoreValues #Truth #SelfAwareness #SpeakTruth #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #SelfCompassion #TraumaInformed #HealingTogether

Rooted in Community. Growing Through Partnership. 🌱 This October we celebrated local champions, supported Mobile Integrated Health efforts, and strengthened partnerships in Florida and Uganda — reminding us that helping families heal is shared work. Read the full update. Link in Bio #CommunityFirst #NonprofitLife #Partnerships #HealthForAll #NicholsCenter #OctoberUpdates #CommunityImpact

At Nichols Center, healing happens when we show up for one another. 🌿 In our latest post, Tara Nichols shares gratitude for the partnerships that make community care possible, updates on our Forever Home, upcoming learning opportunities, and plans to reconnect with partners in Uganda. Read more and join us in growing together. Link in Bio #CommunityCare #Nonprofit #HealingTogether #NicholsCenter

EMPATHY invites us to listen with care, seek understanding, and remember that we may not know everything someone is carrying. 💙 At Nichols Center, empathy is one of our core values—a reminder that we don’t have to share someone’s experience to honor their feelings and treat them with kindness. Our core values card deck invites you to pause, reflect, and explore what matters most to you. Naming your values is an opportunity to recognize your strengths, affirm your worth, and make choices that reflect who you are. Let the EMPATHY card remind you to extend that same understanding to yourself. Your feelings deserve care, too. Take a moment to reflect: ✨ How can I listen to understand rather than respond? ✨ Where can I replace judgment with curiosity? ✨ What would it look like to offer myself kindness today? You don’t have to have the perfect words. Start with a willingness to listen and a heart open to understanding. #NicholsCenter #CoreValues #Empathy #CoreValuesCardDeck #SelfCompassion #Connection #MentalHealthAwareness

Today the office is quiet and we are working on products for 2027. So grateful for Nana who keeps us fed and a cat that keeps us on our toes! #newproducts #corevalues #nicholscenter

Love these new core values card desks! 🃏+💜

HOPE reminds us that today’s challenges do not have to define tomorrow’s possibilities. 💙 At Nichols Center, hope is one of our core values—a reminder that we can acknowledge what’s hard while still making room for growth, support, and new beginnings. Our core values card deck invites you to pause, reflect, and explore what matters most to you. Naming your values is a way to celebrate who you are—not just what you accomplish—and consider the choices that feel true to you. Let that reflection be an invitation to build confidence in your voice, recognize your worth, and take your next step with intention. Take a moment with the HOPE card and ask yourself: ✨ What am I hopeful about? ✨ What value do I want to guide me today? ✨ What small step would honor that value? You don’t need to have the whole path figured out to take one hopeful step. #NicholsCenter #CoreValues #Hope #CoreValuesCardDeck #SelfWorth #Confidence #MentalHealthAwareness

💙 A reminder from Nichols Center: Your worth is not measured by a completed checklist, a busy schedule, or how much you accomplish in a day. 💙 Some days, you have energy to give. Other days, you need rest, support, or a little extra patience with yourself. You are equally deserving of kindness on both. Let this affirmation be permission to pause without guilt, honor your needs, and speak to yourself with compassion. You don’t have to earn your worth through productivity. You matter—just as you are. #NicholsCenter #Affirmations #YouMatter #SelfCompassion #MentalHealthAwareness

Growing our impact—and making more space for healing. For 13 years Nichols Center has supported families through counseling, advocacy, education, livestream lessons, and the Holding Space for Healing podcast. Read the full announcement and follow our journey. Link in Bio #HealingTogether #CommunityCare #NicholsCenter #MentalHealthAwareness

Love these new cards from @nicholscenter helping my kids find their core values! Building confidence and self esteem… #nicholscenter #mentalhealthmatters #corevalues #selfawarenessjourney❤️ #helpingfamiliesheal

Prevention begins with awareness, education, and the way we care for one another. At the Nichols Center, our core value of patience reminds us to give ourselves and others room to pause, grow, and ask for support. 💙 Our “I Have 8 Mins” campaign offers a simple promise: I have time for you. There’s no rush. I’m here to listen. Patience means listening without rushing to fix, allowing someone to find the words, and remembering that not every struggle is visible. When it comes to our mental health, patience is an invitation to replace pressure with kindness—to acknowledge difficult feelings without expecting ourselves to have every answer today. Through awareness, we recognize the need for support. Through education, we build understanding. Through patience, we make space for honest conversations at someone’s own pace. Eight minutes won’t solve every challenge, but they can be a beginning—a moment to slow down, listen without judgment, and remind someone they don’t have to face life alone. Today, give yourself—and someone else—the gift of patience. #NicholsCenter #IHave8Mins #Patience #MentalHealthAwareness #Prevention #AwarenessAndEducation

Growth is not always loud or easy to see. Sometimes it looks like choosing a healthier response, asking for help, trying again, setting a boundary, showing up after a difficult day, or taking one small step toward a goal. Those pivots matter. At Nichols Center, we believe that hope is built through these everyday moments of progress. Celebrating small changes helps young people recognize their resilience, build confidence, and keep moving forward—one choice, one day, and one milestone at a time. Follow Nichols Center for more encouragement, community resources, and opportunities to support healing for children, youth, and families. We also invite you to volunteer in our gardens—where community, wellness, and growth come together. Your time and helping hands can make a meaningful difference. #MentalHealthAwareness #YouthMentalHealth #Affirmations #SmallWins #CelebrateProgress #Hope #Healing #Volunteer #CommunityGarden #NicholsCenter #HelpingFamiliesHeal

Prevention begins with increased awareness, education, and connection. At the Nichols Center, our core values guide how we turn that belief into action—and connection comes first. 💙 Our “I Have 8 Mins” campaign starts with a simple promise: I have time for you. I’m here to listen. You matter. Connection means making space for someone to feel seen, heard, and valued. It means asking, “How are you, really?” and taking the time to hear the answer. Through awareness, we start conversations. Through education, we build understanding. Through connection, we put that understanding into practice. Eight minutes won’t solve every challenge, but they can be a beginning—a moment to check in, listen without judgment, and remind someone they don’t have to face life alone. Who can you make eight minutes for today? #NicholsCenter #IHave8Mins #Connection #Prevention #AwarenessAndEducation

Healing often includes giving ourselves grace for the decisions we made during difficult seasons. Survival responses are not a measure of someone’s worth or character. When life feels unsafe, overwhelming, or unsupported, people—especially young people—may make choices from a place of fear, pain, or simply trying to get through the day. At Nichols Center, we believe self-forgiveness can be an important anchor thought in the healing process. It creates room to acknowledge the past without being defined by it, to learn without shame, and to move forward with hope. Young people deserve support, compassion, and the opportunity to believe that their story is still being written. Thank you to our intern, Braxton, for continuing to create affirmations that encourage youth mental health awareness, self-compassion, and hope. 💚💙 #MentalHealthAwareness #YouthMentalHealth #SelfForgiveness #SelfCompassion #HealingJourney #AnchorThoughts #Hope #NicholsCenter #HelpingFamiliesHeal

Our little garden is growing! So grateful for this beautiful space…🥰

Discover what matters most with the Nichols Center’s new CORE Values Card Deck. This 60-card deck is a practical, engaging tool for families, teachers, counselors, groups, and individuals who want to explore the values that guide everyday choices. Use the cards to spark meaningful conversations, strengthen self-awareness, and learn how to build a life rooted in purpose and meaning. Whether you use them at home, in the classroom, during counseling sessions, or for personal reflection, the CORE Values Card Deck makes values-based learning accessible and impactful. Available while supplies last. Visit NicholsCenter.org to order yours today!

Growing Together Through Prevention, Connection & Care — Nichols Center C3R/OPEN Training on Wednesday, Oct 7, 10am–12pm at Douglas County Fire/EMS Headquarters. A space for community partners, first responders, behavioral-health providers, advocates, and service organizations to connect and collaborate. Link in Bio #NicholsCenter #CommunityTraining #BehavioralHealth #FirstResponders #Prevention #Connection #Care

A single, grounding thought can become an anchor—something we return to when emotions feel overwhelming, circumstances are uncertain, or outside voices make us question ourselves. We are proud of our intern, Braxton, for creating this powerful affirmation as part of her work to strengthen mental health awareness among youth. “I can hold onto my own reality, even if no one else validates it” is a reminder that young people’s feelings, experiences, and perspectives matter. Anchor thoughts like this can help youth interrupt negative self-talk and build patterns of hope over time. When repeated consistently, affirmations can become a steady inner voice that says: My experiences are real. My feelings matter. I am allowed to trust myself. At Nichols Center, we believe mental wellness begins with creating space for young people to be heard, supported, and empowered. Thank you, Braxton, for helping share messages that remind youth they are not alone. 💚💙 #MentalHealthAwareness #YouthMentalHealth #Affirmations #AnchorThoughts #Hope #SelfValidation #NicholsCenter #HelpingFamiliesHeal

We were honored to attend the screening of Paper Airplanes, a moving film about a woman navigating grief after losing her husband to suicide. The film reminded us of the power of simply reaching out. Through the Nichols Center’s Take Eight Initiative, we encourage everyone to take eight minutes to check in with someone who may need support. A call, text, or caring conversation can remind someone that they are not alone. We were also privileged to join the panel at the Georgia International Latino Film Festival and speak about the importance of culturally responsive mental-health programs that help Latino communities access support and begin difficult conversations without stigma. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. #TakeEightInitiative #988Lifeline #MentalHealthMatters #LatinoMentalHealth #PaperAirplanes

Tara Nichols and Melissa Martinez were honored to attend the screening of Paper Airplanes, a deeply moving film that follows a woman carrying the profound grief of suicide after the loss of her husband. The story was a powerful reminder that grief does not have to be carried alone. Sometimes, one call, one text, one conversation, or simply sitting beside someone and letting them know they are seen can make an immeasurable difference. Through the Nichols Center’s Take Eight Initiative, we challenge communities to take just eight minutes to connect with someone who may need encouragement, support, or a reminder that they matter. Reach out to a friend, family member, neighbor, coworker, or loved one. Ask how they are really doing. Listen without judgment. Your connection could be the moment that helps someone feel less alone. If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It was also an incredible privilege to serve as a guest panelist for the Georgia International Latino Film Festival. The conversation reinforced the urgent importance of culturally responsive mental-health programs that create meaningful access, build trust, reduce stigma, and make space for Latino communities to have the difficult—but life-saving—conversations around mental health. Connection is powerful. Culture matters. And every person deserves to know that help, hope, and support are within reach. #TakeEightInitiative #NicholsCenter #988Lifeline #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters CulturallyResponsiveCare LatinoMentalHealth GeorgiaInternationalLatinoFilmFestival PaperAirplanes

Tonight the Nichols Center celebrates the beautiful and rich culture of the Latino Community! Joining conversations on mental health access for families across Georgia and how we look at cultural adaptation and translations that bridge community differences and open doors to mental health services. How we tell meaningful stories around difficult conversations. How we represent the cultural complexity and create connections. So grateful for my friend Dr. Mancini for creating space for our center to participate in this beautiful festival.

September: a month of connection, growth, and community impact at the Nichols Center. Thank you to every participant, volunteer, partner, donor, and first responder who showed up and made a difference. Read the full recap — Link in Bio #CommunityImpact #NicholsCenter #NonprofitLife #VolunteerLove

Take a deep breath and welcome the possibilities this new day brings. #NicholsCenter #DailyAffirmation #NewDayNewPossibilities #FreshStart #Hope #PersonalGrowth #MentalWellness

What an incredible day of learning, collaboration, and community connection across West Georgia! Nichols Center was proud to take part in today’s Community Opioid Prevention Education training, hosted by West Georgia Technical College and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Clinicians, first responders, prevention professionals, and community-minded leaders came together to strengthen their knowledge, exchange ideas, and develop meaningful prevention strategies to address opioid misuse and support healthier communities throughout our region. We are sincerely grateful for the strong turnout and the many community partners represented. Seeing so many people committed to prevention, education, recovery, and community well-being was truly inspiring. A special thank-you to West Georgia Tech and DBHDD for hosting this valuable training, as well as to the outstanding speakers who shared their expertise, experience, and passion. Thank you to every attendee for showing up, engaging in the conversation, and helping build a safer, healthier West Georgia. Stay connected with Nichols Center for upcoming prevention resources, trainings, events, and ways to get involved. Visit and follow us at www.nicholscenter.org #NicholsCenter #OpioidPrevention #CommunityPrevention #PreventionWorks #WestGeorgia CommunityCollaboration BehavioralHealth SubstanceUsePrevention OverdosePrevention HealthierCommunities DBHDD WestGeorgiaTech

What an incredible day of learning, connection, and collaboration across West Georgia! Nichols Center was honored to participate in today’s Community Opioid Prevention Education training, hosted by West Georgia Technical College and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Clinicians, first responders, prevention professionals, and community-minded leaders came together to strengthen knowledge, share perspectives, and build practical prevention strategies that can make a meaningful difference in our communities. We are grateful for the wonderful turnout and the many organizations and individuals represented. The energy, commitment, and community connections in the room were truly inspiring. A special thank-you to West Georgia Tech and DBHDD for hosting this important training, and to each of our outstanding speakers for sharing their expertise, experience, and dedication to opioid prevention. Thank you as well to everyone who attended, participated, and continues to help build safer, healthier, and more connected communities across West Georgia. Together, prevention works.

Two brave women and one crazy idea…13 years and going strong!

Nichols Center’s 13th Anniversary Open House! For 13 years, the Center has been a welcoming place for children, families, visitors, and community partners—and we are excited to celebrate this meaningful milestone together. A heartfelt thank-you to the Amazon Volunteer Team for donating so many hours of hard work to help install our new outdoor garden space and therapeutic classroom. Because of Amazon’s generous donation and the dedication of its volunteers, we have been able to create an incredible environment where families can learn, connect, heal, and grow. We are also deeply grateful to the Nicholson team, the Nichols Center Board, and every Nicholson volunteer who helps make each visit to the Center such a wonderful experience. Your commitment, care, and support strengthen our community every day. We cannot wait to welcome groups and families into these beautiful updated spaces for future classes, activities, and gatherings. Thank you for helping us make the Nichols Center an even more inspiring place to be! #NicholsCenter #13YearsStrong #CommunitySupport #AmazonVolunteers #GrowingTogether

It is safe to disappoint others when staying true to yourself. 💛 You do not have to abandon your needs, boundaries, values, or wellbeing just to meet everyone else’s expectations. Choosing yourself may feel uncomfortable at times, but it is also an important part of healing, confidence, and personal growth. Today, give yourself permission to honor what you need. #NicholsCenter #DailyAffirmation #HealthyBoundaries #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #MentalWellness #ChooseYourself

Choosing peace over being right is a powerful act of growth. ✨ Today’s affirmation reminds us that not every disagreement needs a response, not every misunderstanding needs to be corrected, and protecting our peace is never a weakness. Take a breath. Release what you cannot control. Choose the response that honors your healing. #NicholsCenter #DailyAffirmation #ChoosePeace #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #MentalWellness #SelfReflection

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made our 4th Annual Golf Tournament at Chapel Hill Golf Course unforgettable. Your support raised awareness for first responder wellness and suicide‑support services — and brought our community together in a powerful way. Link in Bio #NicholsCenter #FirstResponderWellness #CommunitySupport #GolfForGood #ThankYou

Grateful to be part of such an incredible story for recovery and healing…thank you WSBTV and DBHDD 🥰

Tonight, tune in for an important conversation about the impact of opioid addiction across our state. WSB-TV Channel 2 presents “Georgia’s Opioid Crisis,” an hour-long special hosted by Channel 2 anchors Fred Blankenship and Karyn Greer. The program will examine the crisis affecting Georgia families and communities, along with the response and resources available for those seeking help. 📺 When: Sunday, September 20, at 7:00 p.m. 📍 Where: WSB-TV Channel 2 and wherever you stream WSB-TV Awareness matters. Education matters. Support and hope matter. #NicholsCenter #GeorgiasOpioidCrisis #OpioidAwareness #RecoveryIsPossible #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport

Be gentle with yourself. You are worthy of love and compassion at every stage of your journey. #NicholsCenter #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAffirmations #StayStrong #SelfLove #GrowthJourney #YouMatter #BeKindToYourself

We are still feeling so grateful after such a wonderful day at the Nichols Center T3 Golf Tournament! Seeing so many friends, supporters, team members, and community partners come together for our Center meant more than we can put into words. Special thank you to Commissioner Martin Raxton for showing up to support our work in the community. We are so grateful for our sponsors this year. Firehouse Subs Lithia Springs & Douglasville are our lunch sponsors every year! Stallings Insurance, WSA, Roy Davis Funeral Home, Hadley Construction!!! Thank you!!! 🙏🏻 Over the years, the Nichols Center has grown because of people like you—people who believe in our mission, show up for our first responders and families, and help us continue bringing awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. Every conversation, every team, every sponsor, and every act of support reminds us that we are not doing this work alone.

What an incredible day at the Nichols Center T3 Golf Tournament! We are deeply grateful for the tremendous turnout, the energy, and every person who came out to support this important cause. A special thank-you to our board members, @claywallaceatl and @liserhembree, for joining us, encouraging our teams, and helping raise awareness about first responder suicide prevention and mental health. Your support helps ensure that first responders and their families know they are not alone and that resources, hope, and healing are available. Thank you to everyone who continues to show up, speak out, and stand with us. #NicholsCenter #T3GolfTournament #MentalHealthMatters #FirstResponderMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention SupportFirstResponders

Here’s your weekly reminder to make time for your growth, your healing, and your community. Join us this week for supportive groups, counseling opportunities, live-stream training, and special events designed to encourage connection and well-being. This Week’s Schedule Monday Counseling Hours Available Tuesday 🕛 12:00 PM — Anger Management Group 🕕 6:00 PM — Nurturing Parent Group Wednesday Counseling Hours Available Thursday 🕘 9:00 AM — Men’s Group 🕥 10:30 AM — Women’s Group Friday Live Stream Training & Clinical Cohort Upcoming Events ⛳ September 18 — T3 Golf Tournament 🎉 September 23 — Our 13th Anniversary Celebration 📚 September 24 — COPE Summit Whether you are seeking support, building healthier relationships, working through life’s challenges, or looking to connect with others, there is a place for you here. Reach out today to learn more about group participation, counseling availability, or upcoming events. “Talk to yourself with the same love that you talk to your plants!” — Plant Nana If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or a crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support available 24/7. #WeeklySchedule #CounselingSupport #AngerManagement #NurturingParent #MensGroup #WomensGroup #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport #T3GolfTournament #COPEsummit #SelfCare

📺 Tune in this Sunday for WSB-TV Channel 2’s special presentation, “Georgia’s Opioid Crisis.” We are honored to be featured in this important conversation about the impact of opioid overdose across our state—and the prevention, recovery, and support efforts helping Georgia families find hope. The special includes interviews with Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kevin Tanner and a powerful story from Scott Cochran, former UGA and Alabama coach and current University of West Alabama head coach, who shares his experience with addiction, overdose, and recovery. The program airs Sunday, September 20, at 7:00 p.m. on WSB-TV Channel 2. Our Nichols Center team is proud to be among the many organizations working to prevent opioid overdose and provide prevention resources for families across Georgia. Every conversation, training, and connection to support can help save lives. If you or your organization need support, education, or training in opioid prevention, please contact the Nichols Center team. #NicholsCenter #OpioidPrevention #EndOverdose #GeorgiaOpioidCrisis #RecoveryIsPossible #PreventionWorks #WSBTV #SupportFamilies

Building confidence is not about being perfect or waiting for outside approval. It comes from taking estimable actions: choices and behaviors that reflect who you want to be and the values that matter most to you. Each time we act with honesty, courage, responsibility, kindness, or perseverance, we create evidence that we can trust ourselves. Watch Tara’s Reel for encouragement and practical insight on building self-esteem through values-based action. 🎥 Want more conversations about prevention, emotional wellbeing, and healthy families? Follow the Nichols Center YouTube Channel and join us for our Friday Live Streams. #NicholsCenter #SelfEsteem #Confidence #CoreValues #EmotionalWellbeing MentalWellness FridayLive YouTubeLive

Join us for a Day of Learning, Connection, and Community Action — a full-day Community Opioid Prevention Training bringing together professionals, advocates, and community partners to strengthen prevention efforts across Georgia. Link in Bio #OpioidPrevention #CommunityAction #BehavioralHealth #RecoverySupport #GeorgiaEvents

Nichols Center is seeking West Georgia resource vendors and community partners to host an information table at our upcoming Community Opioid Prevention Education Summit on Thursday, September 24, 2026. This is an opportunity to connect directly with community members, first responders, law-enforcement professionals, clinicians, crisis workers, educators, families, and service providers who are committed to prevention, recovery, mental health, and stronger communities. We welcome organizations that provide resources or support related to: Substance-use prevention, treatment, and recovery Mental-health and behavioral-health services Crisis intervention and suicide prevention Family support and youth services Housing, food access, transportation, and basic needs Disability services and advocacy Reentry, peer support, and community wellness Healthcare, harm reduction, and overdose-prevention resources Veteran, first responder, and law-enforcement support Education, workforce, and community outreach services 📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026 🕗 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 📍 West Georgia Technical College — Murphy Campus 176 Thomas B. Murphy Boulevard, Waco, GA Together, we can make sure individuals and families know where to turn for help, hope, prevention, recovery, and support. Interested in hosting a vendor table? Please contact Nichols Center or visit www.nicholscenter.org for registration information. #NicholsCenter #OpioidPrevention #WestGeorgia #CommunityResources #RecoverySupport #MentalHealthMatters #PreventionEducation #StrongerFamilies #SaferCommunities #CommunityPartners

New Product Announcement The Nichols Center CORE Values Prevention Card Deck is now available in our online store. Created for families, therapists, educators, and other caring adults, this engaging card deck helps children identify the inner strengths and values that support healthy choices, resilience, and emotional wellbeing. The cards encourage meaningful conversations about values such as honesty, courage, empathy, responsibility, respect, and perseverance. Through simple prompts and reflection, children can better understand what matters to them and how their values can guide them through everyday choices, relationships, and challenges. A Flexible Resource The CORE Values Prevention Card Deck can be used at home, in counseling sessions, in classrooms, or in youth groups. Families can use it for regular check-ins and conversations, while therapists and educators can incorporate it into individual sessions, small groups, and prevention programming. Help children build confidence in the strengths they already carry. Order the CORE Values Prevention Card Deck today from the Nichols Center online store.

The Nichols Center team is building meaningful conversations around trauma, mental health, wellness, and recovery—one episode at a time. 🎙️ Through our weekly podcast, we are creating space to learn, reflect, and connect around trauma-informed approaches that support individuals, families, and communities. As we expand training opportunities across Georgia, Florida, and Uganda 🇺🇬, we remain committed to keeping mental health at the forefront of our work and messaging. Follow us on YouTube and join the conversation as we explore trauma-informed wellness, recovery support, and practical ways communities can heal and thrive together. #NicholsCenter #MentalHealthMatters #TraumaInformedCare #TraumaInformedWellness #RecoverySupport CommunityWellness MentalHealthAwareness Georgia Florida Uganda YouTubePodcast

We are excited to invite our community to the unveiling of the Nichols Center Recovery Worthy Garden during our 13th Anniversary Open House on Wednesday, September 23, from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served as we gather to celebrate 13 years of helping families heal. The Recovery Worthy Garden is more than an outdoor space. It is a place for connection, reflection, learning, hope, and healing. Families, individuals in recovery, youth, and community partners can gather here to build healthy relationships, learn practical wellness skills, and experience the restorative power of nature. We are deeply grateful to the P-Man Foundation for its early support in helping us begin creating this meaningful space. The Foundation supports practical, healthy sober activities that strengthen recovery communities—an investment that aligns beautifully with the purpose of our garden. We also thank Amazon for grant support that helped make our outdoor classroom possible. Our outdoor classroom will provide a welcoming setting for families to learn about recovery from substance-use disorder, mental-health healing, trauma prevention, wellness, resilience, and healthy coping. It will also support accessible learning and connection for individuals and families with disabilities. Join us as we unveil this special space and celebrate the partners, supporters, volunteers, and families who have helped it grow. Together, we are planting seeds of hope and building a community where healing can take root. 📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 🕙 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 📍 Nichols Center 🍃 Refreshments served #NicholsCenter #RecoveryWorthyGarden #HelpingFamiliesHeal #RecoveryMonth #MentalHealthMatters SubstanceUseRecovery TraumaInformedCare CommunityHealing PManFoundation Amazon OutdoorClassroom WellnessInNature

Chi chi is reminding us all to paws 🐾 for our mental health and prioritize our sleep and self help!

⛳ Calling All Golf Teams! ⛳ Join us for the 4th Annual Nichols Center Golf Classic on Friday, September 18! Gather your foursome for a great day on the course while supporting the Nichols Center’s work with first responders, families, and our community. Your team’s participation helps strengthen prevention, wellness, and supportive resources for those who serve and those they love. Enjoy friendly competition, community connection, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—one swing at a time. Register your team today and be part of the 4th Annual Nichols Center Golf Classic! #NicholsCenter #GolfClassic #GolfTournament #SupportFirstResponders #CommunityImpact RegisterToday

A Month of Meaning: Recovery & Suicide Prevention ✨ September holds both National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Month — a powerful reminder that support, stories of hope, and resources exist for everyone. Link in Bio If someone is in immediate crisis, call or text 988. #RecoveryMonth #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #Hope #Recovery

We will always remember these beautiful souls…💜☂️💜 🕯️ Thank you for sharing our grief and sitting with us in the garden.

The Stay Strong Youth Athlete Workbook is here! 🏅📘 Built to support young athletes on and off the field, this workbook explores the 4 Pillars of Wellness: 💪 Physical Wellness — fueling your body, staying active, resting, and recovering 🧠 Mental Wellness — building confidence, focus, and a positive mindset 💛 Emotional Wellness — recognizing feelings, managing stress, and asking for support 🤝 Social Wellness — developing healthy relationships, teamwork, and strong support systems Being a strong athlete is about more than performance. It is about caring for your whole self—body, mind, emotions, and relationships. The Nichols Center’s Stay Strong Youth Athlete Workbook gives young people practical activities, reflection prompts, and encouragement to build healthy habits that last beyond game day. 📚 Book drop alert: Get your copy and help the young athlete in your life stay strong—in sports and in life. #NicholsCenter #StayStrong #YouthAthletes #YouthWellness #StudentAthletes MentalWellness EmotionalWellness PhysicalWellness SocialWellness WholeAthlete HealthyYouth StrongerTogether

Support the Nichols Center through your workplace giving program. Your employer may offer opportunities to make a meaningful impact through Benevity, including volunteer workdays, project support, and corporate direct deposit giving. Every contribution helps us continue providing essential support and resources to families in our community. Ask your employer how you can select the Nichols Center as your charity of choice through Benevity. Together, we can make a lasting difference. #NicholsCenter #Benevity #CorporateGiving #WorkplaceGiving #Volunteerism CommunityImpact SupportFamilies

Thank you to the Georgia DBHDD Office of Prevention for the incredible work, leadership, and support you provide to communities across our state. Nichols Center is proud to serve alongside you as a statewide prevention provider, helping build healthier, stronger, and more resilient communities throughout Georgia.

From Spring Street to stronger communities ✨ Our latest update shares how Nichols Center is expanding services, deepening connections, and creating hope for families across the region. Link in Bio #NicholsCenter #CommunityCare #HealingTogether #ImpactUpdate #Nonprofit

Nichols Center is proud to announce the publication of Stay Strong: Pre-Season Workbook—Learning and Understanding the 4 Pillars of Wellness! 📘💙 Created to support youth athletes and young people, this workbook helps build mental health literacy, resilience, and healthy daily habits through four essential pillars of wellness: mental health, physical health, routine, and relationships. Through engaging activities, SMART goals, intentional steps, and practical wellness strategies, Stay Strong gives young people tools to better understand themselves, strengthen their support systems, and take meaningful steps toward whole-person health. At Nichols Center, we believe prevention begins with education, connection, and practical resources that meet youth where they are. We are honored to continue making an impact in youth mental health by equipping young people, families, coaches, and communities with tools that promote hope, healing, and resilience. We are excited to share this important resource and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on youth and young athletes. #NicholsCenter #StayStrong #YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #YouthWellness MentalHealthAwareness YoungAthletes Prevention Resilience Wellness

This beautiful and bright young lady @noelle.berlyn completed her summer internship today. Over the last three months she has been actively working with our team to develop the Stay Strong youth mental health curriculum based on four pillars of wellness and our principles of intentional steps. Her passion for supporting young athletes to increase mental health literacy and awareness is truly inspiring. And it’s been a great privilege to work alongside her and watch her grow. We are excited to continue collaborating on future projects as she returns to school to finish her masters program in Psychology. We can’t wait to see the amazing things you will do!

13 years of healing, hope, and community — THANK YOU. 🌟 Dive into our celebration post to see how families, volunteers, first responders, partners, and donors made this milestone possible. Link in Bio #NicholsCenter #13Years #CommunityImpact #HealingTogether #Nonprofit

You’re invited to Overdose Awareness Day — an evening of remembrance, connection, and hope with Nichols Center, Inc. 🕯️ August 31, 2026 • 7:00 – 9:00 PM 6534 Spring St, Douglasville, GA Come together to honor lives lost, support those impacted, and learn about prevention and resources. Link in Bio #OverdoseAwareness #EndOverdose #CommunityHealing #Douglasville #NicholsCenter #SupportAndRemember

So grateful for WSBTV Channel 2 Action News team coming out to film 🎥 a special on what families can do to prevent opioid overdose and how to support access to mental health and recovery. ❤️‍🩹 As always, our Douglas County Fire EMS crews came out to support with an incredible NARCAN demonstration. This special will air in September! #nicholscenter #mentalhealth #prevention #narcansaveslives #overdoseawareness

Walking in the Remembrance Garden thinking and praying for the families that have loved ones named here. Aug 31st is International Overdose Awareness day and we recognize the families who share the connection of loss. This year we will hold our candle 🕯️ light vigil and place new names alongside side Kirk’s. If you would like to have a stone for the garden reach out to our team… www.nicholscenter.org

A Forever Home for Healing 🌿 Nichols Center is creating a permanent, welcoming place for hope, recovery, and connection — supporting prevention, behavioral health advocacy, youth programs, and families. Learn the story and ways to get involved. Link in Bio #MentalHealth #CommunitySupport #Recovery #NicholsCenter #HealingJourney

Nichols Center: Healing Communities — Celebrating partnerships in Uganda and our work to expand trauma-informed mental health, education, and community support. Read the full update and see how local leaders are making an impact. Link in Bio #MentalHealth #CommunityHealing #TraumaInformed #GlobalImpact #NicholsCenter

We had an amazing day at the Dallas Back to School event in Paulding County! #nicholscenter #helpingfamiliesheal #wellnessandrecovery #opioidprevention #awareness

We had an excellent 2 days at the Level Up Prevention Workshop with DBHDD! What a great time collaborating with so many partners! A special thank you to the amazing prevention team for hosting such an incredible event! @gadbhdd #prevention #levelupprevention

We love capturing these moments of our interns and furry friends at the center! Our work is sometimes heavy and these beautiful faces help lighten the load!

Love getting to share high level community impact trainings with our partners around Georgia! Building a network of providers working together to end Opioid Overdose!

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