Carroll County Mental Health Advocates/The Recovery Spot RCO

08/19/2026

💜 SERVICES HIGHLIGHT: LIFE SKILLS 💜

Sometimes recovery means learning how to do life again.

Addiction and mental health challenges can affect so many areas of our lives — sometimes even the everyday things that once felt simple. And there’s absolutely no shame in needing a little help getting those skills back.

That’s one part of what Peer Support can offer. We can walk alongside you as you work on things like:

💰 Creating a budget and learning how to manage money in recovery
🛒 Understanding the difference between a “need” and a “want”
📄 Building or updating a résumé
💼 Practicing interview skills
🗓️ Developing routines and staying organized
🎯 Setting realistic goals and taking steps toward them
🏠 Building the everyday skills that support stability and independence

Peer support isn’t about doing things for you. It’s about walking alongside you, helping you identify your strengths, build confidence, and get back to the things that may have been lost along the way.

Sometimes you don’t need someone to fix your life.

Sometimes you just need someone to say, “Let’s figure this out together.” 💜

And this is just ONE part of what peer support can look like.

✨ Follow along over the next several days as we highlight more of the services and support available through The Recovery Spot of West Georgia.

Recovery is more than getting sober. Recovery is learning how to LIVE again. 💜

08/18/2026

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 👀💜 HELP US REACH 100!

Whether you’re in recovery, seeking recovery, or supporting someone you love on their recovery journey, your voice matters.

We’re asking our community to take a few minutes to complete our survey and help us better understand what our community needs, what’s missing, and how we can continue building services and support that truly make a difference. 🫶

🎯 Our goal: 100 completed surveys!
🎁 Once we reach 100 responses, we’ll draw a name from those who entered for a prize drawing!

Your feedback can help shape the future of mental health and recovery services right here in our community.

📲 Scan the QR code or use the link to take the survey today!
https://form.jotform.com/CMHA_RSWG/rswg---community-recovery-needs-sur

We can’t wait to hear from you! 💜

08/17/2026

✨ YOUR TABLE CAN CHANGE A LIFE. ✨

What if one night of celebration could help create hope, connection, and new possibilities for someone right here in our community?

When you purchase a table for Unmasking Mental Health & Recovery, you’re doing more than reserving seats for an unforgettable evening. You’re investing in people and families in Carroll County and West Georgia. 🖤

Through peer support, mental health and substance misuse recovery services, diversion programming, advocacy, education, and community outreach, Carroll County Mental Health Advocates (CMHA) works to make sure no one has to navigate life’s hardest seasons alone.

Your support helps us continue providing these services and building a stronger, healthier community—one person, one family, and one connection at a time.

🎭 Unmasking Mental Health & Recovery
📅 October 3, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
✨ Where Elegance Meets Impact

Ready to make an impact? Reserve your table today!
Scan the QR code or click the link below for table purchases and more information.

https://secure.givelively.org/event/carroll-county-mental-health-advocates/8th-annual-masquerade-ball?fbclid=IwY2xjawRuCY5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5eU4xWVRCWmwwc0Rja0lHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoNrhjxwc80xnT3KNoaM3I1Te79jmVkL2UVfYfoZht8dXomJqF9b6k1SYNdS_aem_h4DQL-SID7HUYh5LUMSy4Q

Come dressed to impress. Leave knowing you helped make a difference. 🖤✨

08/16/2026

🎳💜 WE’RE HALFWAY FULL! 💜🎳

We’ve already filled 25 of our 50 spots for our FREE Strike Out Stigma Bowling Bash! 🙌

That means we only have 25 spots left! 👀

Come out and join us with your family, friends, and loved ones for an afternoon of bowling, food, fun, recovery celebration, and community connection! 🫶🎳

📅 September 26th | 12–3 PM
📍 Thunderzone – Carrollton
🍕 Pizza & wings provided
🥤 Unlimited soft drinks
💜 FREE & family-friendly!

⚠️ Registration is REQUIRED and spots are limited to 50 participants. There will be NO walk-ins! Every attendee must register.

Don’t wait until the last minute—25 spots are already gone! 👀

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to register!

https://form.jotform.com/CMHA_RSWG/strike-out-stigma-recovery-bowling-

We can’t wait to see y’all there! 🫶🎳💜

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

🌊💚 It’s okay to take a break.

Today is National Relaxation Day, and we’re taking this as a reminder that rest is not something we have to earn. Sometimes, taking care of ourselves means slowing down, stepping away, taking a deep breath, and simply allowing ourselves a moment to breathe.

Whether you spend the day by the water, listening to music, taking a walk, spending time with people you love, or simply sitting quietly for a few minutes—give yourself permission to pause.

Recovery and mental wellness aren’t just about pushing forward. They’re also about recognizing when we need to rest. 💚

So today, remember: you don’t always have to keep going. It’s okay to take a break.

Happy National Relaxation Day from Carroll County Mental Health Advocates & The Recovery Spot of West Georgia! 💚🌿

08/14/2026

Have you purchased your table for the Masquerade Ball yet? 🎭✨ We’re ready to see YOU! 💜

Our staff is masked, dressed up, and counting down to an unforgettable night! 🖤🎭 Don’t miss out—grab your table and come celebrate with us!

Purchase a table here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/carroll-county-mental-health-advocates/8th-annual-masquerade-ball

Who’s ready to get their masquerade on?! 👀🎭

08/14/2026

💜 WE WANT YOUR VOICE! 💜

Hey friends in recovery, seeking recovery, and supporting a loved one on their recovery journey — we want to hear from YOU!

CMHA and The Recovery Spot of West Georgia is conducting a Community Recovery Needs Survey to better understand the needs, barriers, and gaps in recovery and behavioral health resources across our community.

Your feedback can help us:
✨ Identify gaps in services and resources
✨ Better understand the barriers people experience
✨ Improve the services and support we provide
✨ Advocate for resources that our community actually needs

📣 HELP US REACH 100 RESPONSES!

Once we reach 100 completed surveys, we’ll draw ONE winner from those who entered the prize drawing! 🎁

The survey is short, and your participation is completely voluntary. Your responses are anonymous unless you choose to provide your contact information for the drawing or to stay connected with CMHA and The Recovery Spot.

📱 Scan the QR code or use the link below to take the survey!
https://form.jotform.com/CMHA_RSWG/rswg---community-recovery-needs-sur

Your experience matters. Your perspective matters. Your voice can help shape the future of recovery in our community. 💜

08/13/2026

🧘‍♀️Quiet your mind at Recovery Dharma on Fridays at 1:00 pm. Explore practices that encourage healing, self-awareness, and connection! 🧘‍♂️

08/13/2026

💜 Meet Ruben Alvizures, Jr.! 💜

🇪🇸 ¿Hablas español? ¡Desplázate hacia abajo para leer la traducción en español!

Ruben is a person in long-term recovery, celebrating 31 years of recovery since May 28, 1995. Originally from Guatemala, Ruben served in the U.S. Air Force before beginning his recovery journey in Germany, where he found AA and NA and began building the foundation of his recovery.

Today, Ruben is a Peer Specialist who believes strongly in all pathways to recovery. As a fluent Spanish speaker whose first language is Spanish, Ruben is able to connect with and support Spanish-speaking individuals in our community.

His passion is walking alongside others, meeting people where they are, and using his lived experience to inspire hope and encourage others on their own recovery journey.

Outside of his work in recovery, Ruben is a proud husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoys spirituality, meditation, exercise, and music—and has been a DJ and entertainer for more than 25 years! 🎶

We are so grateful to have Ruben as part of The Recovery Spot family and for the experience, compassion, and hope he brings to our community every day. 💜

“The only real mistake is the one from which we learned nothing.” — Henry Ford

Join us in welcoming and celebrating Ruben! 👋💜

💜 ¡Conozcan a Ruben Alvizures, Jr.! 💜

Ruben es una persona en recuperación a largo plazo y celebra 31 años de recuperación desde el 28 de mayo de 1995. Originario de Guatemala, Ruben sirvió en la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos antes de comenzar su camino hacia la recuperación en Alemania, donde conoció AA y NA y comenzó a construir las bases de su recuperación.

Hoy, Ruben es Especialista de apoyo mutuo (Peer Specialist) y cree firmemente en todos los caminos hacia la recuperación. Como hablante fluido de español, siendo el español su primer idioma, Ruben puede conectarse y brindar apoyo a las personas de habla hispana de nuestra comunidad.

Su pasión es caminar junto a los demás, encontrarse con las personas donde están y utilizar sus propias experiencias para inspirar esperanza y animar a otros en su propio camino hacia la recuperación.

Fuera de su trabajo en recuperación, Ruben es un orgulloso esposo, padre, abuelo y amigo. Disfruta de la espiritualidad, la meditación, el ejercicio y la música, ¡y ha sido DJ y animador durante más de 25 años! 🎶

Estamos muy agradecidos de tener a Ruben como parte de la familia de The Recovery Spot y por la experiencia, compasión y esperanza que aporta a nuestra comunidad cada día. 💜

“El único error verdadero es aquel del que no aprendemos nada.” — Henry Ford

¡Acompáñenos a darle la bienvenida y celebrar a Ruben! 👋💜