North Georgia Recovery Center

08/10/2026

Another beautiful day of Equine Therapy at North Georgia Recovery Center! 🐴

Healing doesn't always happen in a chair across from a therapist. Recently, our clients had the chance to engage in equine-assisted therapy, where they worked on building trust, practicing patience, and staying grounded in the present moment — skills that translate directly into recovery.

Grateful for our amazing equine partners and the incredible team that makes days like this possible!

08/04/2026

🌿 Building a Stronger Network of Care Across Georgia 🌿

Last week, our Executive Director Kayla Arnold, alongside the Clinical Directors from NGRC and Red Top Wellness Center, joined the 2026 Behavioral Health Resource Fair — a gathering focused on one shared goal: making sure every Georgian who needs mental health or substance abuse recovery support can find their way to it.

Events like this matter because healing doesn't happen in isolation. It happens when referral partners, service providers, and community organizations come together and build real, working relationships — so that when someone reaches out for help, they're met with a clear path forward instead of a maze of phone numbers and waitlists.

The fair also shone a light on the future of our field, connecting students and recent graduates with internships and job opportunities in behavioral health. Strengthening our workforce today means more hands, hearts, and expertise ready to serve our communities tomorrow.

This is exactly the kind of collaboration that fuels our mission: to walk alongside individuals and families facing mental health and substance abuse challenges, and to do it hand-in-hand with local partners who share our commitment to making Georgia a place of healing.

Grateful for the connections made, the conversations started, and the partners who continue to show up for this work. 💚

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04/09/2026

At North Georgia Recovery Center, healing doesn’t have to feel heavy—it can be meaningful and fun 🐴💚

Our clients recently had an incredible experience visiting Hand, Hoof, and Heart, where they explored the property, toured the garden, and spent time in the petting zoo. The highlight? Getting hands-on experience with all of the amazing horses!

Clients learned about horse safety, body language, and the grooming process before stepping into the arena to lead a horse through an obstacle course. These moments aren’t just fun—they build confidence, trust, and connection in ways that traditional settings sometimes can’t. Experiences like these remind our clients that growth can happen outside the therapy room too.

We’re grateful for our clincians who are always willing to have fun alongside our clients, using those shared moments to build trust, strengthen connections, and enhance the therapeutic relationship.

03/12/2026

We’re proud to recognize the incredible clients who recently graduated from our clinical program at North Georgia Recovery Center. Behind every milestone is our dedicated clinical team, pictured here, whose guidance, expertise, and commitment make these achievements possible.

Our program is rooted in clinical excellence, providing compassionate, evidence-based care while supporting each client on their unique journey. And just as importantly, we take joy in celebrating these successes—every month—because every step forward deserves recognition!

To our clinical team: thank you for leading with skill, heart, and dedication. You make these accomplishments possible every day.

03/10/2026

At North Georgia Recovery Center, we believe recovery should be transformative — and that includes rediscovering joy. What sets us apart from other treatment facilities is our commitment to pairing solid, evidence-based clinical care with real-life experiences that remind our clients that sobriety can be fulfilling and fun.

Recovery is more than therapy sessions and treatment plans (though those are foundational and delivered with excellence). It’s also about rebuilding connection, strengthening healthy coping skills, and learning how to engage in life without substances. Outings like our recent Fun Friday at the bowling alley are intentional — designed to reinforce social skills, build confidence, and show that a sober life doesn’t mean a boring life.

The clinical team members pictured below made this day possible, intentionally integrating therapeutic principles into an experience that supports connection, confidence, and continued growth!

We are proud to provide high-quality clinical care in an environment that feels human, engaging, and hopeful. At NGRC, we don’t just treat addiction — we help our clients build a life worth staying sober for. 💙

02/28/2026

Welcome to the Team, Jessi Micalizzi, MS!

We are so excited to welcome Jessi as our newest Primary Therapist at North Georgia Recovery Center. Jessi holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and brings a genuine passion for helping clients get to the root of what's holding them back so they can create real, lasting change.

Jessi is dedicated to building a therapeutic space that feels warm, supportive, and judgment free. Her commitment to walking alongside clients through addiction and recovery, supporting them toward healing, stability, and long term growth, makes her a wonderful addition to our clinical team.

Please join us in giving Jessi a warm NGRC welcome!

02/27/2026

Welcome to the Team, Tony Taylor, MA, LPC!

We are thrilled to introduce our new Clinical Director at North Georgia Recovery Center. Tony brings over 25 years of experience in behavioral health and substance use treatment, along with advanced certifications in DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, and ADHD assessment.

His evidence-based, person-centered approach to treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders aligns perfectly with our mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality care to those we serve.

We are proud to have Tony's clinical expertise and leadership guiding our programs as we continue to grow. Please join us in welcoming him to the NGRC family!

02/23/2026