Nichols Center: Families of Recovery

11/07/2025

✨ Join Our Team: Volunteer Orientation & Training! ✨

Ready to make a real difference in the lives of families? Join us at the Nichols Center on Wednesday, November 12th, to learn how you can become an integral part of our vital work!

11/06/2025

Check out our Nichols Center November newsletter! 🍁

We’re celebrating gratitude and community all month long—with first responder breakfasts, parent workshops, men’s groups, award nights, and more. Don’t miss the Main Street Food Truck Mondays, core trainings, and our special Friends’ Giving event on the 26th! Take part, stay connected, and let’s keep growing stronger together.

Download our app, see all event details, and support our mission—your involvement matters! 🙌



Nichols Center November Newsletter

November 2025 Newsletter

11/03/2025

The Nichols Center was proud to attend the Actors Empowerment Summit Pop-Up at Sixby in Savannah during the Savannah Film Festival! This inspiring event brought together creators, performers, and advocates who share a passion for mental wellness in the entertainment industry.

We shared our mental health initiative, Take Eight — a call to action encouraging everyone to take just eight minutes each day to care for their mental well-being. In a field that demands constant creativity and connection, those moments of rest and reflection can make all the difference.

We’re so grateful for the amazing team and community across Georgia who continue to support our mission to grow mental health awareness throughout the film and entertainment world. Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier creative future.

11/03/2025

What an amazing weekend in Savannah sharing messages of prevention and recovery with students from SCAD. Our Take 8 campaign challenges individuals in film and entertainment to take 8 minutes to support mental health and recovery. Don’t wait till you’re in a state of crisis…prevention is supporting your wellbeing. Teaching students and professionals to have a crisis and safety plan gives strength and resilience. Join our Take 8 challenge! Learn more about Take 8 and other prevention campaigns on our website www.nicholscenter.org

11/01/2025

Brace yourselves: Lishers and Nana are on another epic escapade! When the CAC needed a plant for their gala, we didn’t just volunteer—we turned carpool karaoke into “Operation Plant-a-palooza.” If you see a Lexus with greenery shooting out the sunroof and two grinning adventurers, just wave. Next stop: botanical legends status!

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

Our team at the Nichols Center has been growing! With expanding our services to provide a true multidisciplinary team approach to mental well-being and recovery support. When you come to the center, you will be able to access wraparound services through peer support, evidence based support groups, mental health evaluations, disability services, and clinical therapy. We are so grateful for our peers who are working tirelessly to compile new resource guide guides and strengthen our team’s offerings to support families.

A huge shout out to Kelly who is leading the charge on building a resource manual for the center. This wonderful project will be live on our website so all families will be able to access information across the state of Georgia. Resource mapping is a huge part of meeting people where they’re at and providing support when they need it most.

If you have the chance to come by and meet our Peer team stop in Monday through Thursday and have a cup of coffee with these wonderful people

10/30/2025

🍎 Sharing the Love: Food Pantries in Douglas County & Surrounding Areas

At the Nichols Center, we're dedicated to helping families heal through wellness and recovery, and that includes addressing basic needs like food security. We know that a strong community works together!

Here are a few organizations in and near Douglas that offer food assistance to our community.

10/30/2025

🎬 Recharge & Connect: Savannah Solidarity Brunch

As the SCAD Film Festival wraps up, join the Nichols Center for the Savannah Solidarity Brunch! It's the perfect way to wrap a busy festival week—a space to recharge, connect, and reflect on the vital topics of the creative life.

What to Expect

This intimate event brings together filmmakers, mentors, and SCAD students for meaningful conversation around:

- Mental Health On and Off Set
- Creative Sustainability
- Community Impact

Sponsors like us will be on hand to help bridge students to the real-world support, resources, and inspiration that keep artists thriving.

Event Details
🗓 Date: Saturday, November 1st
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: SIXBY (220 E 41st St. Savannah, GA 31401)

Get all the details and secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/SixbyBrunch

We can't wait to see you there!

10/29/2025

Are you following our YouTube Channel? Nichols Center is working to build a library of educational information and resources for families focusing on Mental Health and Recovery Support. In this early phase, we want your connection and input. Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel and begin following our journey as we continue to share. Here is our latest video...

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10/26/2025

We can't do this alone—and we don't want to.

This fall, Nichols Center has reached thousands across Georgia through mental health education, crisis response training, and trauma-informed care. From supporting first responders with monthly wellness debriefings to training entertainment industry professionals and community leaders, we're making mental health matter in every corner of our community.

But the holidays bring unique challenges. While many celebrate, others face food insecurity, emotional struggles, and overwhelming stress. That's where YOU come in.

🎄 How You Can Make a Difference:

💚 Give – Financial donations or in-kind gifts help us reach families in need
🙌 Volunteer – Join us at upcoming events like our Cultural Arts Winter Wonderland (Dec 4) and Holiday Parade (Dec 5)
📱 Amplify – Like, share, and comment on our posts to spread hope and awareness

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar:

November 26 – Friendsgiving Celebration

December 4 – Winter Wonderland with food giveaway, Santa's North Pole, & Youth Art Show

December 5 – Annual Holiday Parade (our 10th year!)

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