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Atlanta Philanthropic Community Helps Skyland Trail Raise $1.4 Million for Mental Health Treatment

November 5, 2024
Pink roses and Benefits of Laughter printed program

ATLANTA–On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Skyland Trail hosted its annual Benefits of Laughter, the signature fundraising event for the nonprofit psychiatric treatment organization in Atlanta. The event has raised more than more than $1.4 million to support the Mark C. West Financial Aid Program at Skyland Trail, surpassing the previous record of $1.3 million raised…

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Skyland Trail Expands Treatment Options with Esketamine Therapy for Adults with Severe Depression

November 1, 2024
Spravato workmark and image of nasal spray

ATLANTA–Skyland Trail now is offering esketamine therapy, an FDA-approved, evidence-based treatment for adults presenting with treatment-resistant depression or depression with acute suicidal ideation. Esketamine (brand name Spravato™) may be used in conjunction with conventional antidepressant medication therapies, offering rapid relief from depression symptoms for many patients. Spravato™ can be a treatment accelerator, helping patients with depression and/or suicidal ideation experience quicker,…

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Skyland Trail Horticultural Therapists Present at the Annual American Horticultural Therapy Association Conference

October 23, 2024

ATLANTA, GA – Skyland Trail horticultural therapists, Jeanne Schultz, CARES, HTR, and Marisol Clark, HTR, presented at the American Horticultural Therapy Association’s annual conference in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 18-19, 2024. Schultz and Clark shared examples of how they use horticultural therapy, or “nature therapy,” to help adolescent and adult clients work toward recovery in the…

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Skyland Slam Raises Over $70,000 to Support Mental Health Services in Atlanta

October 22, 2024

ATLANTA – Skyland Trail hosted its Skyland Slam pickleball tournament on October 1, 2024 at the Painted Pickle in Atlanta. More than 150 participants gathered for pickleball play, a silent auction and pub games. A generous donor matched all silent auction proceeds dollar for dollar, helping Skyland Trail exceed their fundraising goal for the event.…

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2024 Journeys Magazine

October 16, 2024
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Skyland Trail released the 2024 issue of Journeys Magazine in October 2024. Journeys shares the stories of client graduates, client families, donors, staff, and other individuals who comprise the Skyland Trail community. This online issue also includes information about new services and advances in the adolescent and adult treatment programs as well as community education…

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Publications

Journeys Magazine 2024

Read client stories, meet our donors, and learn more about the Skyland Trail community.

Annual Report 2023

Discover how philanthropic support from the community helps our mental health programs grow and our clients thrive.