Willowbrooke Psychiatric Center - Carrollton

08/12/2025

Wildcat Wellness with Willowbrooke: Brains, Bodies and Better Learning
Monday, Sept. 15 | 6 to 7 p.m.
Villa Rica High School Cafeteria

Parents and students — join us for a free panel discussion on how healthy habits can boost mental health, behavior and learning.
🔸 Fueling brains with the right nutrition
🔸 Why sleep is a game-changer
🔸 Reducing stress through structure
🔸 Simple hygiene tips for kids and teens
🔸 Making peace with screentime

Hear from local experts — all ready to answer your questions.

Meet the panel:
🔸 Darron Lewis, MD, Willowbrooke Psychiatric Center
🔸 Crystal Porter, MA, LPC, Willowbrooke School-Based Therapist
🔸 Erin Durham, M.Ed., LPC, School Counselor, Ithica Elementary School, Villa Rica
🔸 Mary Hester, M.Ed., LPC, School Counselor, Villa Rica High School

Dinner is provided, but registration is required!

To register: https://bit.ly/45fWOs4

Brought to you by Willowbrooke at Tanner and your Wildcat community.

08/12/2025

College life can be exciting 🎓 ✨, but it can also feel overwhelming. 😩 If stress, anxiety or other mental health concerns are making it hard to cope, you don’t have to face it alone. 💙

At Willowbrooke at Tanner, we offer telehealth psychiatric services designed specifically for college students. 💻 📱 Whether you’re on campus or back home, our compassionate and experienced providers are here to support you with:

• 🔒 Confidential care tailored to your unique challenges
• 📋 Medication management with prescriptions sent directly to your pharmacy
• 🧠 Support for conditions like ADHD, depression and anxiety-related disorders
• 🕒 The flexibility to fit mental health care into your busy schedule

Take the first step toward feeling better. 🌱
Call us at 770-812-3266 for a free screening and to schedule a telehealth appointment. 📞

Your mental health matters. 💚 Take care of yourself and know we’re here for you every step of the way. 🤝

08/08/2025

🎒 The back-to-school rush is real.

But what if this season could bring more calm, more connection and a fresh start for the whole family?

Nicole Denman, LPC, a school-based therapist with Willowbrooke Counseling Center, shares five simple wellness tips to help parents and kids ease into the school year. 💡💬

Think flexible rhythms, mental health check-ins, mindful moments and more. 🧠💙

Your well-being matters too.
📘 Read the blog and reset this season ➡ https://bit.ly/4fqpi5D

08/06/2025

Between juggling school schedules 📚 🗓️, endless homework assignments ✏️ 📄, after-school activities ⚽ 🎨 and managing your work-life balance ⚖️ 💼, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. 😰 But remember, your mental health matters, too. 💙

It’s okay to ask for help. 🤗 Taking care of yourself doesn’t just benefit you; it helps you show up for your family with more energy and joy. ✨ 👩‍👧‍👦

🤝 💬 And if you’re feeling the weight of it all, call us at 📞 770-812-3266 or visit WillowbrookeAtTanner.org for support. Together, we’ve got this. 💪 💚

08/04/2025

Carroll County’s new urgent care focuses on providing access to mental health and hopes to fill gaps.

Read more at 🔗 https://bit.ly/46EDK82

Georgia often ranks in the lower quarter for access to mental health care.

07/29/2025

The start of a new school year can be overwhelming for students, regardless of their age. 🎒📚

From managing ADHD and anxiety 😣💭 to dealing with self-esteem struggles, depression or even substance use 😔, students often face unique challenges that can impact their mental health. But the good news is that they don’t have to tackle these challenges alone. 💚

At Willowbrooke at Tanner, we’re here to provide the support and understanding that students and families need.

🤝👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 If your child, teenager or college student is in need of help, our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.

🧠📞 Call us at 770-812-3266 for a free screening today. Together, we can make this back-to-school season a positive and healthy one. 🌟✨

07/22/2025

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07/15/2025

We’re here to help. 💙

Sometimes, life feels heavier than you can handle. If depression is interfering with your day-to-day life, it’s time to seek support. 🧠💭

At Willowbrooke Urgent Care for Mental Health and Substance Use, help is available. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ No appointment is necessary. Our licensed and compassionate professionals are here to provide thorough assessments and personalized care plans tailored just for you. 🩺📝

Whether you’re a teenager, adult or senior, you don’t have to go through this alone. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We treat individuals of all ages to help lighten the load and get you back to living life. ☀️💪

📍 Location: 20 Herrell Road, Suite 1, Villa Rica, GA

Don’t wait. Support is available now. Walk in today. 💚

07/08/2025

At Willowbrooke at Tanner, we’re proud to introduce Willowbrooke Urgent Care for Mental Health and Substance Use — a first-of-its-kind service in our area! When mental help can’t wait for an urgent mental health or substance use challenge — such as severe anxiety, depression, addiction or access to care — we're here for you with compassionate, walk-in care.

🩺 Our Expert Team – From children to seniors, our licensed professionals provide personalized assessments and treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. No appointment needed. Together, let's make sure no one faces life's challenges alone. 💚

👉 When your mental health can’t wait, walk into our 20 Herrell Road, Suite 1, Villa Rica location. Note: For medical emergencies, please call 911. If you're experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988 immediately.

06/30/2025

Women’s mental health matters, no matter where you are in life. 💕

From navigating postpartum experiences in your 20s and 30s 🤱👶 to balancing perimenopause or an empty nest in your 40s and beyond 🌸🦋, every stage comes with unique challenges — but also opportunities for growth and self-care. 🌱✨

Discover how to prioritize your mental health through every phase of life in our latest blog written by psychiatrist Heather Ford, MD, with Willowbrooke Psychiatric Center. 🧠📖

Whether you’re seeking expert guidance, a reminder to cherish those small moments 🕯️💖 or practical tips to thrive, this is your go-to guide.

🔗 Read now at https://bit.ly/40k2w9x
Tag a friend or loved one who inspires you to take care of your mental health. 👭💬

06/26/2025

Substance use disorder can happen to anyone. It’s characterized by the persistent use of drugs or alcohol, even when it causes harm to yourself or those around you. Symptoms can include:

• Cravings that feel impossible to ignore 💭🍂
• Feeling like you must use the drug regularly
• Having intense cravings that overshadow everything else 🌪️
• Needing more over time for the same effect 📈
• Using more than planned, for longer than intended ⏳
• Difficulty controlling or stopping use ❌🔄
• Neglecting responsibilities at work, school or home 📚🏠
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using 🤕💤
• Using despite health or relationship problems 💔🩺

Remember, help is available, and recovery is possible! 🌈💪 You don’t have to face this alone. ❤️✨

If this sounds familiar, please know that help is available. Recovery starts with taking the first step.

When your mental health can’t wait, we’re here.
📍 Visit Willowbrooke Urgent Care for Mental Health and Substance Use at 20 Herrell Road, Suite 1, Villa Rica, Georgia.

You don’t have to face this alone. 💛

06/26/2025

Substance use disorder can happen to anyone. It’s characterized by the persistent use of drugs or alcohol, even when it causes harm to yourself or those around you. Symptoms can include:
• Cravings that feel impossible to ignore 🍷🍂
• Feeling like you must use the drug regularly
• Experiencing intense cravings that overshadow everything else
• Taking more of the substance over time to achieve the same effect
• Using more than planned, for longer than intended
• Difficulty controlling or stopping use ❌🔄
• Neglecting responsibilities at work, school or home 📚🏠
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using 🤕💤
• Continuing use despite health problems or strained relationships 💔🩺

Remember, help is available, and recovery is possible! 🌈💪 You don’t have to face this alone. ❤️✨ If this sounds familiar, please know that help is available. Recovery starts with taking the first step.

When your mental health can’t wait, we’re here.

Visit Willowbrooke Urgent Care for Mental Health and Substance Use at 20 Herrell Road, Villa Rica. More info: https://bit.ly/3GgXfsd

You don’t have to face this alone. 💛