Nichols Center: Families of Recovery

11/17/2025

So excited for our newest coloring book “The Happy Village” to share with the children in Uganda. Mental health and su***de prevention is a global issue and the Nichols Center is building mental health curriculum for communities around the world. In 2026 we will be working with schools, teachers, women’s technical and vocational colleges, and refugee camps and Uganda to spread the message of mental well-being and trauma informed healing. we will work with villages and communities on establishing well-being practices to prevent su***de and mental health crisis. This project is part of our “Grow Again” campaign building resilience in communities. If you would like to support our efforts, feel free to reach out for more information at www.nicholson.org.

11/15/2025

Super excited about our new pins for 2026! Such incredible messages and powerful connections! Attended one of our community base training and receive a free pin…collect them all!

11/15/2025

✨ Introducing the 2026 Prevention Pin Collection! ✨
Celebrate hope, growth, and community with this year’s new pins from Nichols Center—each one designed to spark conversation and healing in our families, schools, and neighborhoods. Our limited-edition pins support prevention and awareness in mental health, recovery, and disability advocacy.

🌱 Grow Again
For those finding strength to start anew.

📚 Disability Matters
Because every story and voice deserves respect and visibility.

🦋 Recovery Worth It
A daily reminder that your journey is valued.

Every pin supports the Nichols Center’s mission to help families heal and build resilient communities. Want to make a difference? Join our prevention pin trading campaign and wear your support proudly!

➡️ Learn more, donate, or get your 2026 pins at www.nicholscenter.org

11/15/2025

In January 2026, I have the profound opportunity to travel with J1:10 Ministries to Uganda to bring vital mental health trauma-informed education to children and communities suffering from the devastating effects of poverty, displacement, and trauma.

Uganda faces a critical mental health crisis. Nearly 1 in 4 Ugandans live with a mental disorder, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD—conditions worsened by years of conflict, economic hardship, and limited access to care. Depression affects as many as 30.2% of adults and anxiety 22.2%, with youth and out-of-school children particularly vulnerable. Tragically, children aging out of school near the South Sudan border are at high risk of su***de due to poverty and trauma.

My journey will begin with a week in Gulu and Otici Village, where I will work directly with school children who have experienced unimaginable hardship. We aim to provide healing through the Nichols Center Grow Again trauma-informed curriculum, teaching universal principles of wellness and recovery. I will also travel to Mbarara to serve refugee children from Congo, survivors of violence and displacement, and support women in a vocational school who have endured r**e and abuse. Our work will extend to college students across Uganda, marking the Nichols Center’s first international implementation of this critical mental health curriculum.

To make this trip and impact possible, we need your support to raise $5,000 for travel and related expenses and provide 450 copies of The Happy Village Coloring Book for these children—a tool that fosters hope and resilience. Your generosity will enable us to bring healing, hope, and community to those who need it most.

Please consider donating today to support this life-changing mission. Together, we can empower Uganda’s children and families to grow again.

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11/14/2025

In January 2026, I have the profound opportunity to travel with J1:10 Ministries to Uganda to bring vital mental health trauma-informed education to children and communities suffering from the devastating effects of poverty, displacement, and trauma.

Uganda faces a critical mental health crisis. Nearly 1 in 4 Ugandans live with a mental disorder, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD—conditions worsened by years of conflict, economic hardship, and limited access to care. Depression affects as many as 30.2% of adults and anxiety 22.2%, with youth and out-of-school children particularly vulnerable. Tragically, children aging out of school near the South Sudan border are at high risk of su***de due to poverty and trauma.

My journey will begin with a week in Gulu and Otici Village, where I will work directly with school children who have experienced unimaginable hardship. We aim to provide healing through the Nichols Center Grow Again trauma-informed curriculum, teaching universal principles of wellness and recovery. I will also travel to Mbarara to serve refugee children from Congo, survivors of violence and displacement, and support women in a vocational school who have endured r**e and abuse. Our work will extend to college students across Uganda, marking the Nichols Center’s first international implementation of this critical mental health curriculum.

11/14/2025

Support mental health awareness in Uganda by helping us take The Happy Village Coloring Book on a global journey! Your donation can make a real impact. Every purchase and contribution goes toward sending our Nichols Center team to the Otici Village school, where we’ll bring wellness, hope, and healing to children and families while teaching vital mental health skills.

Why It Matters

The Happy Village Coloring Book shares the story of resilience, hope, and community in Uganda. Proceeds support wellness programs for families recovering from trauma and empower communities through education and recovery.

How You Can Help

Donate today to help cover travel expenses for our team’s outreach trip.

Buy a coloring book—every sale funds mental health education and healing activities.

Share our campaign to spread the word!

Visit our website www.nicholscenter.org to give, learn more about our mission, or order your copy of The Happy Village Coloring Book. Together, we can help communities grow strong and resilient again. Thank you for supporting hope that grows beyond borders!

11/10/2025

✨ 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!

11/09/2025

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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.

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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.