Alumni Program for Graduates of the Residential and Day Treatment Programs for Adults 18+
After graduating from Skyland Trail, individuals can stay connected, build relationships and engage in healthy social activities in a supportive environment through the Alumni Program.
Adult Alumni Coordinator
My name is Tera and I am a certified peer specialist in long-term recovery from a mental health diagnosis. Over the past eight years, I have worked through my own recovery by unpacking traumas, learning boundaries, reversing co-dependency, and practicing self-care.
I am very passionate about advocacy and empowering those living with mental health disorders to live happy, stable, and productive lives. I have led peer groups for several years with NAMI and am now a National Trainer. Over the past year, I served on the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Mobile Crisis Team which goes out into the community to assess and provide resources for individuals in mental health and substance abuse crises. My greatest joy is being a mother to my three children.
I look forward to serving all of you in the Skyland Trail alumni community as we work through our recovery journeys together!
Connect with Fellow Alumni
Contact the Alumni Program Coordinator to learn more.
Upcoming Alumni Events
Virtual Alumni Support
First and Third Thursday of every month, 6:00-7:30 p.m. ET
Alumni support is held on the first and third Thursday of every month unless we announce a cancellation or the day falls on a holiday.
Alumni On-Campus: Arts in the Garden Prep
April 15 and 21, 2025
6:00 p.m. ET
Join us as we prepare items for our upcoming Arts in the Garden marketplace. Email tcarter@skylandtrail.org if interested in attending.
Virtual Enrichment: Certified Peer Specialist Overview
Thursday, April 24, 2025
6:00 p.m. ET
During this time, you will learn about the role of the CPS, what the certification requirements are, and various job opportunities in the field. There will also be two guests who will share their professional experiences as a CPS.
Special Events Coming Up:
Arts in the Garden: Friday, May 2, 10:00 AM-2:30 PM
Kicking off May is Mental Health Month, Arts in the Garden is a celebration of people living with mental health disorders. Come experience the creativity, talent, and resilience of individuals who are far more than their diagnoses. See what’s possible when communities support mental health treatment and recovery. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Helen Goldberg at hgoldberg@skylandtrail.org. Please contact Jeff Barnes at jbarnes@skylandtrail.org if you are interested in performing at the event.
RESPECT Speaker Training: May 19-23
Email tcarter@skylandtrail.org if interested in attending.
Summer Retreat: June 2-6 in Darien, GA
Registration for our first retreat of the year is now open. We will spend the week at Emma's Driftwood Farm, where there will be engaging activities, support, and free time for relaxation. Please email tcarter@skylandtrail.org for more details.