New Horizons

01/16/2026

All New Horizons offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will resume normal business on Tuesday, January 20th.

01/15/2026

Please join us in congratulating our latest Game Changers: Carolyn Baker and Vickie Johnson! 🥳

Carolyn and Vickie are Instructors at our Randolph/Clay Intellectual and Developmental Disability Service Center. They were both nominated by their supervisor for going way beyond their line of duties for the individuals they serve.

Often working as a team, Carolyn and Vickie take our individuals on outings, plan fun activities, and do everything they can to assist with their needs.

We are so thankful to have these two on our team!

01/14/2026

Happy ! 💙 The new year can bring along pressure to make big changes and catch up with the success of others, but take the time today to remember: January is not a race, it's a reset.

You don't have to achieve all your goals this months, but using this time to plan how you will achieve them during the rest of the year can be a huge help. Use the next couple of weeks to reset, reconnect, and realign.

01/13/2026

Today's is on Erroll, our new Men's Group Counselor at our Midtown Recovery program. ✨

Erroll is veteran who completed our Journey to Recovery program through Veterans Treatment Court in 2024. His journey with substance use began when he returned from a 15 month deployment in 2008. Dealing with the loss of several members of his platoon to su***de, Erroll turned to substances to deal with his grief.

With a growing dependency on alcohol and drugs, Erroll found himself at his lowest point leading him to two su***de attempts himself. His relationship with his family was strained, his temper was hard to control, and his record of criminal charges grew. Through all those lows, Erroll described himself as a "functional addict," maintaining a full-time job and responsibilities.

After spending six months in jail in 2023, Erroll was sent to Veterans Treatment Court and then to Journey to Recovery: our residential treatment program.

"I still had a big chip on my shoulder," Erroll says about beginning treatment. "But it made me realize talking about my problems really does help work through them."

Erroll had many mentors in both Journey to Recovery and Veterans Treatment Court that he credits his success to. Now, he's able to be that for others in his new role. Beyond his career, he is proud to continue to heal his relationship with his daughter and has found a new sense of calmness in his life.

"I've always kept people at a distance," Erroll says. "Recovery has helped me communicate and be an all-around better person."

We are so proud of the personal progress Erroll has made in his life and thankful to now have him as part of our team!

To learn more about Journey to Recovery or Midtown Recovery, call 706-569-0727.

01/13/2026

01/12/2026

Our Connections program is so excited to start offering free haircuts, all thanks to our partner Walt Cutz by Walter!

Beginning on Friday, February 6th and continuing every other Friday after that, men and women can drop-in at Connections from 1pm - 3pm to get their free haircut. Located at 4827 14th Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904.

01/09/2026

Have you heard of ? It's not too late to jump on the trend!

During the month of January, thousands of people across the globe take part in a personal challenge to refrain from drinking any alcohol. Even if you do not have an alcohol dependency, there are so many benefits from participating in Dry January, like:

- Improved sleep
- Weight loss
- Reduced blood sugar and blood pressure
- Improved liver function
- Clearer skin
- Better mood
- More energy

Overall, completing Dry January can improve your relationship with alcohol. Start 2026 out with this bold reset and give it a shot!

01/08/2026

We want the initial intake process for our individuals to go as smooth as possible! If you are seeking services with us for the first time, take a look at these helpful tips that can make your visit even more efficient.

01/07/2026

We were honored to attend the Georgia General Assembly Working Group on Addiction and Recovery Public Policy Conversation last month!

It was great to represent our region in Southwest Georgia alongside other recovery champions throughout the state. We are excited to see what is to come for the state in 2026!

Recovery is real in Georgia!

01/06/2026

January is , a month-long initiative to raise awareness and call attention to the growth of poverty in America.

When people struggle to meet basic needs like housing, food, and transportation, stress and trauma increase, making anxiety, depression, and substance use more likely.

New Horizons is proud to serve thousands of individuals in our region regardless of income and/or insurance status. Call us at 706-596-5500 to learn more.

01/05/2026

Congratulations to Travis Stokes, our Journey to Recovery Director, for being chosen for the Accountability Court Distinguished Team Member Award at the Drug Court Graduation last month.

Travis was recognized for his compassion and dedication for helping individuals build better lives. Dayna Solomon, Accountability Courts Director, praised Travis for his leadership, teamwork and for making a difference in individuals' lives.

We are so proud to have Travis on our team!

12/31/2025

Happy New Year! 💙 We are so excited to share with you all the big changes we have planned for 2026. Stay tuned!

All New Horizons offices will be closed tomorrow, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day. We will resume normal business hours on Friday, January 2nd.
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