Nichols Center: Families of Recovery

09/09/2026

Today, on 988 Day, Nichols Center joins communities across the nation in reminding every person: there are NO extra people. We all are needed.

Your life matters. Your voice matters. Your story matters. Whether you are struggling, supporting someone you love, healing, or simply trying to make it through the day, please know that you do not have to carry it alone.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline connects people experiencing emotional distress, a mental-health crisis, substance-use concerns, or thoughts of su***de with trained crisis counselors. Call or text 988, or chat through the 988 Lifeline, anytime—day or night.

As emphasized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Let’s continue building a community where people feel seen, supported, and reminded that they belong.

There are NO extra people. We all are needed. 💙

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09/04/2026

Tomorrow is Friday! That means we are gearing up for another great Live Stream Lesson with the Nichols Center CEO - Tara Nichols. What mental health lesson would you like to hear about for tomorrow? Follow our YouTube Channel to learn more about trauma informed healing through wellness and recovery! See you all soon!

Nichols Center Episode 8: Thinking PatternsHow we think shapes how...

09/04/2026

September is both National Recovery Month and Su***de Prevention Month. At Nichols Center we’re sharing stories of hope, crisis resources, and reminders that recovery is possible and support is always available. Read more and find resources: https://wix.to/vszDGt4

If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 for immediate help.

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09/03/2026

So grateful for the memories...So many beautiful people have come through this door throughout the years.

09/03/2026

Judge Valerie V. Vie understands firsthand through her work in Probate Court just how important mental health and wellness are to individuals, families, and our entire community. Every day, the court system sees people and families navigating some of life’s most difficult and vulnerable moments, making access to compassionate mental health resources and support incredibly important.

We’re grateful to Douglas County Probate Court Judge Valerie V. Vie for supporting the Nichols Center and our 4th Annual Golf Tournament. Her support helps us continue providing resources, education, crisis support, and hope to those who need it most—especially our first responders and public safety personnel. 💚

Thank you, Judge Vie, for recognizing that strengthening mental health strengthens our entire community.

Together We Heal. Together We Thrive. 💚⛳

09/03/2026

Elliot eating an apple this morning. Sound on and watch to the end to hear his burp.

09/01/2026

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

08/31/2026

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.
MentalWellness EmotionalWellness PhysicalWellness SocialWellness WholeAthlete HealthyYouth StrongerTogether

08/30/2026

💚 WE NEED OUR COMMUNITY. 💚

Our annual Nichols Center Golf Tournament is almost here, and we’re making a heartfelt ask: we need golfers and sponsors to help us fill the course.

This tournament is about so much more than a day of golf.

Every team that signs up. Every business that sponsors. Every person who shares this post. You are helping the Nichols Center continue to be there for people in our community when they need someone most.

Mental health struggles don’t always look the way we expect. They affect our friends, families, coworkers, neighbors and first responders — often quietly.

Our mission is simple: to make sure no one has to face those struggles alone.

⛳️ Grab your friends and register a team.
💚 Become a sponsor.
📲 Share this post and help us reach someone who can.

📅 September 18
📍 Chapel Hills Golf Club

We truly need your support to make this year’s tournament a success. Help us fill the course and continue this important work in our community.

Come play for a purpose. Come support a mission that matters.

Because YOU MATTER. 💚

08/28/2026

Nichols Center Episode 8: Thinking Patterns
How we think shapes how we feel, respond, make decisions, and relate to other people. In Episode 8 of the Nichols Center series, we explore the power of cognitive flexibility and curiosity intelligence—two skills that can help us move beyond rigid assumptions, manage challenges more effectively, and approach life with greater openness.

Cognitive flexibility is the ability to adapt our thinking when circumstances change, new information becomes available, or a situation does not go as planned. Rather than seeing things as only “right or wrong,” “good or bad,” or “success or failure,” flexible thinking helps us recognize nuance, consider alternatives, and identify constructive next steps.

We also discuss curiosity intelligence: the practice of asking thoughtful questions instead of immediately jumping to conclusions. Curiosity can create space for learning, empathy, problem-solving, and healthier communication. Questions such as “What else could be true?” “What information am I missing?” and “Is there another way to view this situation?” can help interrupt unhelpful thought patterns.

Recognizing these patterns is not about judging ourselves. It is about building awareness, practicing self-compassion, and choosing thoughts that are more balanced, accurate, and helpful.

Join the Nichols Center as we explore practical ways to challenge unhelpful thinking, strengthen resilience, and use curiosity as a tool for personal growth and emotional well-being.

Nichols Center Episode 8: Thinking PatternsHow we think shapes how...