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Skyland Trail Gardens Receive Recognition from North American Butterfly Association, National Wildlife Federation, and Monarch Watch

December 12, 2018

ATLANTA – The Metamorphosis Garden at Skyland Trail, an area where clients can experience the promise of positive outcomes through horticultural therapy by observing the transformation of caterpillars to butterflies, has received recognition from the North American Butterfly Association as a Certified Monarch Garden and Certified Butterfly Garden in addition to being certified as a Monarch Waystation…

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Skyland Trail Honors Leadership of Philanthropist J. Rex Fuqua, Names New Adolescent Campus

December 5, 2018

ATLANTA – Skyland Trail recently announced that the campus currently under construction on Dresden Drive in Chamblee will be named the J. Rex Fuqua Campus in recognition of the leadership and generosity of long-time board member and supporter Rex Fuqua. The campus, scheduled to open in late 2019, will be home to a residential treatment…

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Nicotine-Free Campus Policy Announced

November 13, 2018

Effective November 15, 2018, Skyland Trail is a 100 percent smoke- and nicotine-free campus. Helping patients quit smoking or vaping is a critical component of promoting long-term health, preventing chronic disease, and ensuring the medications and interventions for psychiatric health are effective. November 15, 2018,  was selected as the launch of the Nicotine-Free Campus policy…

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Laughter Brings Atlanta Together for Mental Health

October 23, 2018
Roy Wood Jr Performing at the 2018 Benefits of Laughter

ATLANTA – On Thursday, October 18, 2018, Skyland Trail held its signature fundraising event, Benefits of Laughter, at The St. Regis Atlanta. The event welcomed more than 500 guests and raised more than $892,000, which will support important therapeutic programs, family support services, and financial aid to help clients access and complete mental health treatment at…

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Skyland Trail Achieves Behavioral Health Home Certification from The Joint Commission

October 16, 2018

ATLANTA – Skyland Trail today announced it has earned Behavioral Health Home Certification from The Joint Commission. The certification demonstrates Skyland Trail’s commitment to the integration and coordination of behavioral health care services and primary physical health services through a rigorous process of external validation by recognized experts in the field. “Skyland Trail has demonstrated…

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