Journeys Magazine 2016: Special Edition

SPECIAL EDITION

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Opening of Rollins Campus

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From private bedrooms to one-of-a-kind outdoor features, the new residential campus for young adults has it all. See inside.

Grand Opening Event 7

Community Support 9

Nearly 300 guests joined Rosalynn Carter for the grand opening on October 13.

See how the philanthropic community supported Skyland Trail with events in 2016.

Contents

M E S S A G E from the President

President’s Letter 1 An incredible journey

This is a very special issue of Journeys. On the following pages, you will see photos of our beautiful new Rollins Campus for young adults, as well as the names and photos of the people who made it all possible.

This has been an incredible journey. We started with a vision for a respectful, state-of-the-art treatment facility, with each room and outdoor space specifically designed for young adults.

To realize that vision, we first had to secure the funding, then blast through unanticipated layers of rock, then re-engineer underground water lines, and then, and then, and then...until finally, on October 13, we stood with a crowd of nearly 300 people under a bright blue sky to marvel at our beautiful new facility.

About a week later, we welcomed our young adult clients to their new home-away-from-home. They are settling right in, and many have remarked on what they feel the new campus communicates – that a community of people cares about them and their futures.

Even our more mature clients are happy. Clients ages 26 and older, who now have the Skyland Trail South residential campus all to themselves, are reporting a more age-appropriate environment – a welcome atmosphere after a day of intense therapeutic introspection.

To everyone who helped us open the doors of the Rollins Campus and further specialize our treatment program for adults of all ages, thank you.

To all the volunteers and donors whose leadership and generosity made this possible, thank you for investing in mental health, for entrusting your gifts to Skyland Trail, and for believing in the real possibility of recovery from mental illness.

The Opening of Rollins Campus 2 Adding a level of specialization for young adults Rollins Campus: A Guided Tour 3 A look at the specially crafted design of our campus Grand Opening Event 7 Celebrating the opening with friends and the community 2016 Events Recap 9 Benefits of Laughter, Associates Luncheon and Southern Shindig Thanks to Event Sponsors 11 A special thanks to our supporters and sponsors

This issue of Journeys honors our new Rollins Campus for young adults, as well as those who made it all possible.

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60% of Skyland Trail clients are young adults ages 18-25 making the addition of the Rollins Campus especially significant to our ability to serve those in need.

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Skyland Trail adds a level of specialization for young adults with the opening of

Rollins Campus

Take a look around!

A hallmark of the Skyland Trail treatment model is individualized care.

Each client receives evidence-based treatment matched to his or her diagnoses, symptoms, and goals. In our recovery communities, each client becomes part of a group of peers struggling with similar challenges and receives care from therapists and psychiatrists with specialized expertise.

The opening of the Rollins Campus adds an additional layer of specialization at the residential level. While most clients still come to the Charles B. West main campus during the day to participate in therapeutic groups together, our residential communities now offer age-appropriate socialization and support during evening hours and on the weekends. What is fun or therapeutic for someone

who is 20 is not always enjoyable or helpful for an adult who is 45.

Adult clients ages 26 and older at the South Residential Campus focus on skills and growth opportunities to help them navigate where they are in their lives. For example, many clients may be examining relationships with spouses, partners, or children; determining whether to stick with a stressful career or find a new professional direction; or often learning to live with the loss of a loved one, relationship, or career.

Young adults ages 18 to 25 at the Rollins Campus will participate in activities focused on developing skills to successfully navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Our residential clinicians help clients solidify healthy sleeping, eating and hygiene habits. Clients are encouraged to develop

daily routines that will help them sustain physical and mental health and live as independently as possible. Clients who may have previously defined themselves by their place in their families or peer groups are encouraged to establish their own roots and define their own distinct identities. Clients whose illnesses have caused them to isolate and avoid social situations are encouraged to explore new hobbies and activities in the community and find new ways to relate to peers.

The opening of the Rollins Campus has made this new layer of specialization possible. Our ageappropriate residential campuses reinforce our belief that our clients are more than a diagnosis. Each has unique needs and challenges, and more importantly, a unique path to recovery. Thank you to the philanthropic community for making this vision a reality.

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Rollins Campus A Photographic Tour – Part One INSIDE THE ROLLINS CAMPUS

Each living and treatment space at the Rollins Campus was designed with the unique learning and socialization styles of young adults in mind. A key concept is “movement.” The floorplan and architectural features encourage movement –from a place of rest to a place of growth – from reflection to interaction – from where you are now toward a better future. Take a look.

The Lobby & Reception Areas This area is the front door of the Rollins Campus. Staff here help welcome our visitors and day treatment clients to campus each morning and help our young adult clients navigate schedules and appointments.

The lounge and patio were made possible by a generous grant from the Tull Charitable Foundation.

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Associates Café Made possible by the Skyland Trail Associates, an auxiliary group of women leaders, the modern Associates Café is a gathering place for families, visitors and clients.

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Made possible by a generous grant from the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation.

Family room furnishings were generously donated by Havertys.

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MARJORIE E. WEST WING: RESIDENTIAL LIVING

Client Rooms 1 Every client in the residential treatment program lives in a private bedroom with an adjoining private bathroom.

Many clients admit to Skyland Trail after a stay in a hospital. This respectful private space with windows and light provides a contrast to an inpatient hospital and helps clients transition to a new mindset of wellness and living in a community.

Residential room furnishings were generously donated by Havertys.

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The media & game room on the main level was made possible by a generous gift in loving memory of Jimmy England by his sister Carrie England Lanier.

Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Fitness Center & Patio 4 This space with exercise equipment helps clients incorporate physical fitness into their daily routines. An outdoor patio provides a unique space for outdoor exercise and quiet meditation.

Donated by Jane, Clay, Audrey, and Clayton Jackson.

The residential wing was given in loving honor of Marjorie E. West by an anonymous donor.

Nursing Station and Pharmacy 2a A nursing station and pharmacy on each residential floor ensures client safety and support. Residential and nursing staff provide around-the-clock supervision; administer medications and help clients work toward managing their own medications; help clients establish healthy daily routines for sleeping, eating, and hygiene; and organize social events and community outings.

Media & Game Room 3 Reminiscent of a college student lounge, a media & game room on each residential level encourages socialization and provides common space for clients to form peer bonds.

Made possible by a generous gift from the Skyland Trail Associates.

The Doug Jackson Family Room 5 Family involvement can be a crucial component of someone’s recovery.

The open, comfortable space invites families to visit with loved ones and offer support as they enjoy the warmth from the stacked stone fireplace and light from floor-toceiling windows with views of the Atlanta skyline.

The Tull Lounge & Patio 2 The lounge and adjoining outdoor patio is a communal area where clients can regroup after therapeutic sessions, read or complete homework assignments, and prepare for what’s next.

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Each day, clients cross a “bridge” on their way from rest to work and back. As they walk across the bridge, they transition from one physical space to another, and mentally make the transition from rest and reflection to learning and growth.

Given in appreciation of the leadership and generosity of Brooke Weinmann.

(Rollins Campus tour continues on page 5)

PHOTOS 1 Client Room 2 The Tull Lounge; 2a Nursing Station 3 Media & Game Room 4 Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Patio 5 The Doug Jackson Family Room

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Rollins Campus A Photographic Tour – Part Two THE FUQUA WING: CLINICAL & THERAPEUTIC SPACES

Supervised by our staff psychiatrists and counselors, these trainees provide add-on services for our clients including group education or skills-focused sessions and additional adjunctive opportunities.

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The clinical wing as made possible by a generous grant from the J.B. Fuqua Foundation.

The Dining Room & Inman Family Dining Patio 1

Full of light, and with expansive views to the outside, the dining room has a unique garage-style door that opens in nice weather to make indoor-outdoor dining easy. Clients are encouraged to share healthy meals together. The adjoining commercial kitchen significantly expanded the food preparation area, which will serve as the primary kitchen for both the Rollins Campus and the Charles B. West Campus.

After a morning of working hard in treatment, the outdoor Inman Family Dining Patio gives clients a welcome break, with sounds of water and views of gardens, trees and sky.

Given in memory of Marzena Holly by the Skyland Trail staff.

Staff Offices

Each client receives support from a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Clients are matched with a primary counselor who meets with them individually and helps coordinate their care across the treatment program.

Clients also are matched with a staff psychiatrist who meets with them one-on-one.

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THE EDWINA AND TOM JOHNSON PATHWAY TO RECOVERY 4 The Edwina and Tom Johnson Pathway to Recovery guides clients from our Dorothy C. Fuqua Center, where our admissions office and the Glenn Family Wellness Clinic are located, to the Rollins Campus. The path to recovery is not always straight, and it might be uphill, but it is a path worth traveling.

The Inman Family Dining Patio was made possible by a generous grant from the Hugh M. Inman Foundation.

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Clients enjoy the rocking chairs on this porch in the evenings while reflecting on a long day of treatment, in the morning with a cup of tea, or on weekends while forging new friendships that may last a lifetime.

Made possible by a generous grant from Tom and Edwina Johnson.

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The porch was made possible by a generous gift from Allison and Ben Hill.

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In addition to one-on-one sessions with psychiatrists and counselors, clients participate in a structured daily schedule of therapeutic groups, including a “core group” every day at 2:00 with a consistent group of 10-15 peers from their recovery community.

Other types of groups include skill building, psychoeducation, process and support, pastoral counseling, vocational, sports and fitness, nutrition & cooking, and hands-on groups like art, music or horticultural therapy.

Intern Suite

Skyland Trail interns are undergraduate and graduate level students pursuing careers in social work, psychology, nursing, horticultural therapy, art therapy, recreation therapy and related programs.

Skyland Trail is also a site for medical students from Emory University to gain experience in psychiatry.

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This unique outdoor recreation program on the grounds of the Rollins Campus welcomes young adults with a myriad of exciting options and helps them feel like they are part of a college campus.

Our clinicians have numerous options to bring learning or exercise groups outside, and our clients have opportunities for private reflection or social gathering. In addition to visual appeal, each special area was designed to connect to the recovery process, whether creating space for outdoor music, sharing thoughts, or exercise, each area contributes to the holistic healing process at Skyland Trail.

Given in loving memory of Mark Wynne by his family. “Leave a Mark.”

PHOTOS 1 Dining Room and Inman Family Dining Patio 2 The Porch 3 Group Room 4 The Edwina and Tom Johnson Pathway to Recovery 5 & 6 The Mark Wynne Outdoor Venue

Rollins Campus photography by Creative Sources Photography / Rion Rizzo

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35,000 square feet

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ROLLINS CAMPUS BY THE NUMBERS 18-25

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of Skyland Trail clients are young adults ages 18-25

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Rollins Campus Grand Opening Event On October 13, Skyland Trail celebrated the grand opening of the Rollins Campus for young adults.

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and officials from the City of Brookhaven and DeKalb County joined nearly 300 guests for a ribbon cutting program followed by tours of the 3.5 acre campus.

“The new campus and treatment center will make a huge impact in Atlanta and the Southeast, where there are few options for this age group and this type of recovery-focused treatment,” says Amy Rollins Kreisler, executive director of the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation and Skyland Trail Board member.

“For many young adult clients, Skyland Trail opens doors that once seemed closed and introduces opportunities that clients may never have felt capable of pursuing. We are proud to be a part of this endeavor.”

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The new campus and treatment center will make a huge impact in Atlanta and the Southeast, where there are few options for this age group and this type of recovery-focused treatment.

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PHOTOS: Ribbon Cutting–Skyland Trail Board and Advisory Board Members: First Row: Vivian DuBose, Beth Jones, Jackie Montag, Michael Tompkins, Amy Rollins Kreisler, Richard Parker, Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, John Gordon, Kim Marks, Emily Bleke; Second row: Beth Finnerty, Mike Dobbs, Clay Jackson, Rex Fuqua, Tommy Hills, Melissa Lowe, Mary Watson, Carrie England Lanier, Rand Glenn Hagen, Beth Park, Robby Wynne; Third row: Don Inman, Wes Bradshaw, Jim Howard, Charles Wellborn, Andy Stull, Cindy Ferguson, Paula Tkac, Nancy Caswell 1 Richard Rollins, Kim Kimball, Amy Rollins Kreisler, Pam Rollins, Andrea Rollins, Tim Rollins 2 Beth Finnerty and Bobbi Cleveland 3 Tom Glenn, Jackie Montag, Rand Glenn Hagen 4 Nancy Bryant, Beth Jones, Kim Marks 5 Doug Davidson, Bob Hughes, Bob Mills, Michael Tompkins, Don Inman 6 Anne Sterchi, Rex Fuqua, Jennifer Fuqua Fowler 7 Board Chair Richard Parker 8 Nancy Rigby, Sarah Kennedy, Beth Finnerty 9 Anna Stephens, David and Ashley Shepherd, Robert & Margie Wynne, Tyler & Robby Wynne 10 Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter (Photos by Lee Patterson and Chuck Robertson)

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Campaign Chairs Brooke T. Weinmann and Richard C. Parker

CHANGING MINDS CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS Richard C. Parker Brooke T. Weinmann CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE MEMBERS Vivian N. DuBose J. Rex Fuqua Carol G. Gellerstedt John C. Gordon Danica L. Griffith Dana Halberg Thomas D. Hills William E. Huger III Hugh M. “Don” Inman, Jr. Clay Jackson Melissa Lowe Jay D. Mitchell Jackie Montag Patty Reid Michelle Sullivan Mark Tipton Michael Tompkins Beth Finnerty, ex officio CAMPAIGN DONORS Founders Gifts of $3,500,000 and above The O. Wayne Rollins Foundation Robert W. Woodruff Foundation Leaders Gifts of $1,000,000-$3,499,999 Anonymous Anonymous The James M. Cox Foundation J.B. Fuqua Foundation, Inc. The Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation Benefactors Gifts of $100,000-$999,999 Anonymous Anonymous R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation The Hugh M. Inman Foundation Jane and Clay Jackson Edwina and Tom Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Nevin S. Kreisler The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation, Inc. Ms. Kelly L. Loeffler and Mr. Jeffrey C. Sprecher The Gay & Erskine Love Foundation and Printpack The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Karen and Richard Parker Patty and Doug Reid Family Foundation, Inc. Skyland Trail Associates Tull Charitable Foundation, Inc. The West Foundation, Inc. Betsy and Mark West Jesse Parker Williams Foundation Margie and Robert Wynne Sustainers Gifts of $50,000-$99,999 The Arnold Foundation, Inc. Amy and Cecil Conlee The Fraser-Parker Foundation Helen and John Gordon Havertys Furniture Allison and Ben Hill Kohler Company Carrie England Lanier Melissa and Chris Lowe SunTrust Trusteed Foundations Walter H. and Marjory M. Rich Memorial Fund Green-Sawtell Foundation The Vasser Woolley Foundation, Inc. Waterfall Foundation, Inc. Brooke and Winston Weinmann David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund*

Pacesetters Gifts of $10,000-$49,999 Shelby and Dick Bryant Anne Cox Chambers Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James E. Cunningham John and Marcia Donnell Fund* Nan and Ed Easterlin Mr. and Mrs. John L. Ferguson Beth Finnerty and David Martin Carol and Larry Gellerstedt III Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. Bernard and Anne Howell Gray Advised Fund* Dana Halberg, Larry Pless and Family Meg Heyer Wally and Tommy Hills Louise G. Howard Family Mr. and Mrs. William Huger, III Jennifer and David Kahn Lanier-Goodman Foundation The Betts & Dennis Love Family Foundation Kim and Greg Marks Sherry and Bo Means Denise and Jay D. Mitchell Jackie and Tony Montag Lee and Steve Olsen The Colleen and Sam Nunn Family Foundation Charlotte Pierce-Baker and Houston Baker Tricia and Maurice Rosenbaum Diana and Mark Tipton June and Michael Tompkins Waffle House Foundation, Inc. Leigh and Tim Walsh Weswood Foundation Elizabeth and Chris Willett Tyler and Robby Wynne Young Family Fund* Friends Gifts of $1,000-$9,999 Libby and Brooks Barge Trudie and Michael Bisciotti Mr. and Mrs. Eric S. Bleke Dr. and Mrs. O. Anderson Currie Vivian and Sam DuBose Ceree T. Eberly Danica and Bart Griffith Alice and Eddie Miller The James T. Mills Family Doris and Jeff Muir Beth and David Park Richard C. Parker, Jr. Jill and Mark Rosenberg Emily Winship Scott Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David Shepherd Skyland Trail Staff in Memory of Marzena Holly The Hal and John Smith Family Foundation Michelle and Stephen Sullivan Sara and Bob Walker Wiggle Bug Foundation Lucy and Bill Vance John B. Zellars, Jr. Donors Gifts under $1,000 Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKnight Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Tison Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Underwood Mr. Klay Weaver Ms. Anne Weinmann Mr. Whit M. Weinmann Mr. Mark M. Wynne *Donor-advised funds of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Donor listing includes gifts received through August 4, 2016

BOARD MEMBERS

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Richard Parker, Chair Michael Tompkins Chair, Executive Committee Clay Jackson Treasurer Marjorie Wynne Secretary Rev. Joanna Adams J. Rex Fuqua Bernard Gray Dana Halberg Tommy D. Hills James Howard William E. Huger, III Don Inman Amy Rollins Kreisler Kelly Loeffler Betts Love Melissa Lowe Jay D. Mitchell Jackie Montag Jeff Muir Patty Reid Mark Rosenberg, MD, MPP Michelle Sullivan Mark Tipton Bob Walker Brooke Weinmann Robby Wynne Cindy Ferguson, Advisory Board Chair

Cindy Ferguson, Chair Ghislaine Austin Brooks Barge Emily Bleke Kit Bowlin Wes Bradshaw Mike Dobbs Charles Doty Samuel Dunlap, III Christopher Glover Ryan Grant Danica Griffith Rand Glenn Hagen Alan Hamilton Allison Hill, JD, PhD Keisha Hines Mary Johnson Ann Lally Carrie Lanier Valerie Love Missy Madden Kim Marks Liz Means Andrea Montag Carla Neal-Haley Kevin Nolan Beth Park Christine Ragland Harrison Spry Andy Stull Paula Tkac Mary Watson Charles Wellborn Leslie Wierman John B. Zellars, Jr.

EMERITUS DIRECTORS Vivian DuBose, Chair Cecil Conlee Betty Ann Inman Beth Jones Edward E. Noble Mark C. West Blanton C. Winship

Diana Tipton Ex-officio/Associates President Nancy Caswell Ex-officio/ Past Associates President

NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD Chair University of Miami Miller School of Medicine W. Edward Craighead, PhD Emory University School of Medicine Mark A. Frye, MD Mayo Clinic Philip D. Harvey, PhD University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Ned H. Kalin, MD University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Clinton D. Kilts, PhD University of Arkansas – Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute Jeffrey A. Lieberman, MD Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Mark Rosenberg, MD, MPP The Task Force for Global Health David R. Rubinow, MD University of North Carolina School of Medicine Alan F. Schatzberg, MD Stanford University School of Medicine Douglas M. Ziedonis, MD, MPH University of Massachusetts Medical School

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Events Each year, Skyland Trail hosts several unique fundraising events. Each event offers a fun and distinct experience and an opportunity to learn about mental health and support individuals in treatment. We are honored by your participation and especially grateful to our volunteers and sponsors.

Benefits of Laughter 2016

Event Chairs

With an election year theme, the 2016 Benefits of Laughter drew a “big tent” crowd to support mental health.

Dems and Reps, blues and reds, all came together to raise more than $820,000 to support Skyland Trail clients and programs. After Skyland Trail graduates shared their recovery journeys with those assembled, no party or candidate was spared as The Capitol Steps helped guests cast their vote for laughter during this “seriously funny” evening.

Donna Davidson and Lorri McClain Corporate Chairs

Chip Davidson, Forrest McClain, and Jay D. Mitchell Patron Chairs

Lisa & William Bridges and Jenifer & Mike Dobbs

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IMAGES: 1 Event Chairs Donna Davison and Lorri McClain

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Barbara Irvine, Beth Holder, Tommy Holder Back, Nancy Wilen, Bruce Irvine BACK (l-r) Lisa Snodgrass, John Snodgrass, Hunter Lapelle, Joe Wilen, Susan Lapeele 3 Patron chairs Mike & Jenifer Dobbs and Lisa & William Bridges 4 Rex and Duvall Fuqua, Aimee Chubb, Bill & Nina Schwartz 5 Forrest and Lorri McClain with Donna and Chip Davidson 6 Amber McVey, Linda Tolliver, Kay Mumba, Janae French of Angel Oak Capital Advisors 7 Rand and Seth Hagen 8 Houlihan Lokey table: Row 1) Juanita Markwalter, Ann Mashburn, Jeanie Stewart, Row 2) Nola Stull, Terri Schmidt-Fellner, Blair Schmidt-Fellner, Jack Markwalter, Ron Stewart, Row 3) Sid Mashburn, Andy Stull 9 Clay and Jane Jackson with Leadership sponsor ZWJ Investment Counsel 10 Buddy Weston, Jenny and Bob Pruitt, Sandra Carey with Diamond sponsor Atlanta Fine Homes | Sotheby’s International Realty Photos by Claudine and Lee Patterson 9

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Southern Shindig 2016 On Friday, August 19, 2016, Skyland Trail hosted its sixth annual Southern Shindig at Sweetwater Brewing Company.

Over 300 young professionals attended the fundraising event, generating more than $50,000 to support financial aid scholarships and unique therapeutic programs. Guests enjoyed music from Lilac Wine while sampling SweetWater brews and barbecue from DAS BBQ.

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and Wes Bradshaw

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Associates Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show 2016 On March 15, 2016, Skyland Trail held its ninth annual Associates Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show at Piedmont Driving Club. Guests enjoyed lunch, a fashion show by TOOTSIES and a presentation from keynote speaker, Ross Szabo, who shared his personal experience with bipolar illness. The event welcomed 325 guests and raised nearly $75,000. Over the past two years, the Associates Fund successfully raised $100,000 in support of the Rollins Campus, allowing Skyland Trail to name the Associates CafĂŠ in honor of this group.

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Diana Tipton 2 Elizabeth Morgan Speigel, Shaye Strayer, Caroline Tucker, Louise Carson 3 Keynote speaker Ross Szabo 4 Kelly Loeffler and Robin Howell 5 Nancy Caswell, Kim Nalley, Jenny Pruitt, Diana Tipton 6 Jan Wallace, Kathy Ghirardini, Caroline McKinley, Sue McKinley, Donna Brown, Margaret Wills 7 Tyler Wynne, Harrison Spry, Carrie Sexton Photos by Kim Link

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Special Thanks to our generous corporate sponsors Benefits of Laughter 2016 LEADERSHIP SPONSOR ZWJ Investment Counsel DIAMOND SPONSORS Atlanta Fine Homes | Sotheby’s International Realty Delta Air Lines PLATINUM SPONSORS Angel Oak Companies The Brookdale Group Reicon Capital Wells Fargo

GOLD SPONSORS Atlantic American Corporation and Gray Television BNY Mellon Wealth Management First Beacon Investments, Inc. Goldman, Sachs & Co. Holder Construction Company IBERIABANK Intercontinental Exchange Jet Linx MONTAG Northwestern Mutual Goodwin, Wright and Northwestern Benefit Corporation Piedmont Healthcare

SILVER SPONSORS Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP, Private Wealth Group BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina CenterPoint Properties Crawford Investment Counsel Eastdil Secured Emory Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Greenberg Traurig, LLP Hennessy Automobile Companies Houlihan Lokey JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. King & Spalding Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP NAI Brannen Goddard, LLC Post Properties Inc. Preferred Apartment Communities PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Printpack Russell Reynolds Associates S Boyd Holdings LLC Nancy and Doug Bryant and Sherlocks Wine Merchant Shiver Hamilton, LLC VEININNOVATIONS

Businesses and foundations that support Skyland Trail through event sponsorship help our clients grow, recover, and reclaim their lives.

We are pleased to recognize the organizations that sponsored 2016 events.

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