Nichols Center Update Join Us for a Day of Learning, Connection, and Community Action Posted by Tara Nichols Community Opioid Prevention Training Community opioid prevention takes all of us. Join behavioral health professionals, prevention leaders, service providers, recovery advocates, educators, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and community partners for a full-day training focused on building stronger, more coordinated opioid-prevention efforts across Georgia. This e

Nichols Center Update Together in Recovery: 13 Years of Helping Families Heal Posted by Tara Nichols September is a meaningful month at Nichols Center as we recognize National Recovery and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and celebrate 13 years of service to children, youth, individuals, and families. Since 2013, Nichols Center has worked to create stronger families, safer communities, and brighter tomorrows through trauma-informed care, prevention education, recovery suppo

Nichols Center Update A Month of Meaning: Recovery and Suicide Prevention Posted by Tara Nichols September is both National Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Month, and at Nichols Center, this dual observance sits at the heart of everything we do. All month long, we're lifting up stories of hope, sharing crisis resources, and reminding our community that recovery is possible and support is always available. If you or someone you love is struggling with active suicidal th

Nichols Center Update From Spring Street to Stronger Communities Posted by Tara Nichols From Spring Street to Stronger Communities Since moving to Spring Street, Nichols Center has continued to grow as a place of healing, connection, prevention, and hope. Because of supporters like you, our team is reaching more individuals and families while expanding the services, education, and community partnerships needed to build a healthier future. Our mission remains simple and powerf

Nichols Center Update Celebrating 13 Years of Healing, Hope, and Community Impact Posted by Tara Nichols Celebrating 13 Years of Healing, Hope, and Community Impact As we enter an exciting season of connection, education, service, and remembrance, Nichols Center, Inc. is grateful for the families, volunteers, first responders, community partners, donors, and supporters who make our work possible. This year marks 13 years of service dedicated to helping families heal through p

Nichols Center Update A Forever Home for Healing Posted by Tara Nichols Nichols Center Forever Home for Healing Capital Campaign Nichols Center is building a Forever Home for Healing—a permanent, welcoming space where individuals and families can find hope, support, connection, and practical help on their journey toward wellness and recovery. For years, Nichols Center has served our community through prevention, behavioral health advocacy, recovery support, youth programmin

Nichols Center Update Healing Communities Locally and Globally Posted by Tara Nichols International Leadership Program: Uganda Update Nichols Center is honored to continue building meaningful partnerships in Uganda with community leaders Steven Mwidde and Ivan Karugaba. Together, they are identifying opportunities to expand trauma-informed mental health initiatives, education, and support for individuals, families, schools, and communities. Steven serves through a prison mi

Nichols Center Update C3R Cobb Training Announcement Posted by Tara Nichols, 4 Upcoming Cobb C3R Hybrid Training Nichols Center’s Community Collaborative for Crisis Response (C3R) is continuing its work to strengthen community awareness, prevention, and coordinated response across Georgia through an upcoming Cobb C3R hybrid training focused on human trafficking, opioid use disorder, and community. The training will take place on Friday, July 24, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM,

Nichols Center Summer Update: Safe Homes, Strong Communities Summer at Nichols Center is in full swing, and our team has been busy strengthening community resilience through prevention training, clinical services, and collaborative crisis response across Georgia. From farmers markets to regional collaboratives, we are putting our mission—helping families heal through wellness and recovery—into everyday community spaces.MPR-Report-8.pdfnicholscenter Community Prevention at M

Summer is shaping up to be a season of growth at Nichols Center—from fresh produce at local farmers markets to global mental health work in Uganda, a major capital campaign, and our 4th Annual T3 Golf Tournament. Nana on the Go: Farmers Markets and Mental Health Susie “Nana” Nichols is back at the local farmers markets, bringing smiles, seeds, and simple tools for emotional wellness. You can find her at the Villa Rica Community Market and Douglas County’s Church Street Farmer

The Nichols Center’s C3R initiative is building a stronger, more connected crisis response network across Georgia—and we need your voice at the table. What is C3R? The Community Collaborative for Crisis Response (C3R) brings together first responders, behavioral health providers, schools, faith communities, and families to strengthen how our communities prevent and respond to opioid misuse, overdose, and mental health crises. Through regular meetings in Cobb, Douglas, Pauldin

Nichols Center is starting off an incredible month of impact, partnership, and red-carpet visibility for mental health, recovery, and opioid overdose prevention—and we are excited to share the highlights with you. Red-Carpet Spotlight on Mental Health On May 2, 2026, Great Point Studios in Douglasville hosted the inaugural Iconic Inspirations Awards Gala, an awards celebration and fundraiser benefiting the Nichols Center’s mental health, wellness, and recovery programs. This

Nichols Center Family, Something beautiful is happening, and you are a part of it. For years, Nichols Center has offered counseling, wellness, and hope from borrowed spaces and short-term leases. Every group we host, every family we support, every training we lead has carried the quiet question in the background: “How long will we be able to stay here?” Today, we are stepping into a new chapter with a bold, simple vision: Forever Home for Healing. A permanent place for hope N

The Iconic Inspirations Awards Gala is more than a celebration—it is a lifeline for the programs and services that help The Nichols Center bring healing, hope, and recovery to individuals and families across Douglas County and beyond. On May 2, 2026, at Great Point Studios, we will gather to honor leaders who are transforming how our community responds to trauma, mental health, and public safety, while raising critical support to sustain and expand our work. Honoring our 2026

Expanding Resilience Across Georgia March and early April marked a powerful season of growth for Nichols Center’s Community Crisis & Resilience (C3R) initiative as we deepened our work with the Race 2 Resiliency framework, shared our 2026 C3R presentation with new partners, and confirmed an exciting expansion in Paulding County. Spotlight: Race 2 Resiliency + C3R 2026 During our recent Educational Summit and C3R 2026 presentation, we highlighted how Race 2 Resiliency gives co

A Note from the Nichols Center Team At the Nichols Center, we are blessed to see the impact of our work every day. Our mission is to help families heal through wellness and recovery, and we are pleased to share some of our recent highlights and upcoming events. Recent Highlights: C3R Workshop Training Tara Nichols presented at the Cobb CLEA Awards for Law Enforcement. Tara presented on Mental Health for Law Enforcement, focusing on well-being and resilience. She connected wit

Join us tomorrow morning for an incredible line up of speakers and educational information for communities! Some important things to know: Parking available at the Douglasville Conference Center Parking Deck Lunch Provided for all pre-registered attendees 8AM-9AM - Social Networking & Resource Connection A live stream link will be available for anyone wanting to join us online Coffee service and community building all day! **If you are setting up a resource table we will open

March 2026 Celebrating Service: Volunteer of the Year We are honored to celebrate Tara Nichols, who was recently recognized by the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce with the Sam P. Robert Volunteer of the Year Award for her outstanding commitment to serving families and communities. This award reflects countless hours of compassionate service, leadership, and advocacy that Tara has invested in advancing our mission of “helping families heal through wellness and recovery.” Fr

Executive Summary February 2026 was a powerful month for the Nichols Center, showing how deeply prevention, clinical care, and community advocacy can intersect. From classrooms to the Capitol, we expanded our reach, strengthened our partnerships, and continued to build a culture of mental health and resilience across Douglas, Cobb, and beyond. As we move into March, we’re excited to keep this momentum going—with more events, training, and healing opportunities for our communi