Nichols Center: Families of Recovery

03/15/2026

Our wonderful team…doing amazing things!!!

03/15/2026

We’re celebrating service, growth, and community this month at the Nichols Center! 🌿

Tara Nichols was honored as the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce’s Sam P. Robert Volunteer of the Year for her incredible work building safe, trauma‑informed spaces for families across our community—from the ballpark to the courts, to outreach and crisis support. Tara’s leadership embodies our mission of “helping families heal through wellness and recovery.”

In Uganda, our team is expanding mental health education in schools, conducting student well‑being check‑ins and partnering with local educators to build a sustainable framework of care for youth. Back home, our Helping Families Heal Clinical Cohort—supported by the Vera Institute for Justice Grant—continues to provide free, trauma‑informed mental health services to justice‑involved families and those connected to the Trinity Center.

In 2026, we’re deepening our commitment through livestream events, online training, and our membership platform, making trauma‑informed tools more accessible than ever.

Join us at the Educational Summit on Friday, March 20 to learn practical skills in trauma‑informed care, crisis response, and community wellness.
👉 Register and learn more: www.nicholscenter.org



Updates from Uganda & Educational Summit March 20th https://wix.to/4a58JeH

03/13/2026

We are one week out from our C3R Educational Summit and we are so excited! We have limited seats and limited lunch boxes for those who have RSVPd. Please select the link below and secure your spot today!

https://www.nicholscenter.org/event-details/race-2-resilience-educational-summit

03/05/2026

Nichols Center - March Updates - New Trainings https://wix.to/StvZdKX

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Nichols Center – March 2026 Update Executive Summary February 2026 was a powerful month for the Nichols Center, showing how deeply prevention, clinical care, and community advocacy can intersect. From classrooms to the Capitol, we expanded our reach, strengthened our partnerships, and continued to...

03/04/2026

🌸 Nichols Center March 2026 Newsletter 🌸

Stay connected with Nichols Center, Inc.—your Douglasville, GA partner in family recovery, wellness & crisis response! Here's the latest:
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Spring Wellness Boost ☀️
Spring refresh: Build resilience with daily 4 Rs—Detox negatives, Routine (morning walks!), Exercise (yoga/stretch), Rest. Scan body stress (headaches? Gut issues?) for emotional balance. Who's ready to bloom? 🌱

Take 8 Triumph 🎥
We presented Take 8 Tool Kit to Locations Managers Guild! Stats shock: 72% Aussie screen workers call industry mentally unhealthy. Tools for burnout (fatigue/cynicism), 8-min crisis help, emotional needs + Intercept Quadrant Model. Empowering entertainment pros!
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New Pins Alert 📍
Grab Prevention Pin Cards PDF: "Grow Again" (trauma care), "Recovery Worthy" (stigma bust), "Disability Matters" (inclusion). One supportive adult = child resilience magic. Wear, share, spark convos! Download now.
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C3R Douglas TOMORROW 🚨
Hybrid training: Wed, March 4 - 10AM-12PM
📍 Nichols Center, 6534 Spring St, Douglasville
🔗 Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/81350832730 (ID: 813 5083 2730)
First responders, LE, clinicians—join in-person/virtual to level up crisis response! RSVP: nicholscenter.org | 404-736-2267

Tag a friend, save the date, let's heal together! 💙

Nichols Center - Spring Update - Educational Summit - C3R Reminder https://wix.to/GW808ju

Spring Wellness Update As we transition into spring, prioritize mental health with seasonal renewal practices. Research highlights that consistent routines build resilience against seasonal affective changes and stress. Practical steps include daily 4 Rs: Detox from negative influences, establish ro...

03/01/2026

Nichols Center was honored to launch the Location Managers Guild’s quarterly training series last night, advancing the conversation around mental health in Georgia’s film and television industry. Tara Nichols delivered the opening session of this four-part program, introducing our Take 8 initiative, which focuses on proactive crisis response and su***de prevention strategies tailored to location managers and their teams.
The session highlighted practical approaches for embedding mental health awareness into daily production workflows, fostering safer, healthier, and more sustainable work environments for industry professionals. We look forward to continued collaboration with partners across the state who are committed to supporting the well-being of Georgia’s entertainment workforce.

02/25/2026

This Black History Month, we proudly honor Francis Cecil Sumner.

Dr. Sumner made history as the first black man to earn a Ph.D. in Psychology, breaking barriers in a field where opportunities for African Americans were limited and often denied. But his legacy extends far beyond that historic achievement.

Known as the “Father of Black Psychology,” Dr. Sumner dedicated his career to teaching, mentoring, and opening doors for other young Black scholars. He trained and inspired generations of students in psychology, helping to lay the academic and professional foundation for those who would follow. His commitment to excellence, education, and empowerment transformed not only individual lives, but the field of psychology itself.

Because of Dr. Sumner’s courage and commitment, countless black psychologists were able to pursue careers in research, teaching, and service.

This month, we celebrate his brilliance, his resilience, and his lasting impact. His legacy reminds us that one person’s determination can create opportunity for generations to come.

"When you learn, teach. When you get, give." — Maya Angelou

02/24/2026

🌟 Partner with Us – Race 2 Resilience Educational Summit! 🌟

The Nichols Center invites community partners, agencies, and organizations to join us for the Race 2 Resilience Educational Summit — a full-day event focused on strengthening mental health awareness, crisis response, and community collaboration.

📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Douglasville Conference Center

Together, we’ll explore prevention strategies, innovative care models, and multidisciplinary teamwork that build a true continuum of care for families across the West Metro area.

💡 Partnership opportunities include presenting, sponsoring, sharing program resources, or hosting an information table.

🎓 Free continuing education credits available for LPC, LCSW, POST, and EMS professionals!

🔗 Learn more or get involved: https://www.nicholscenter.org/event-details/race-2-resilience-educational-summit

Let’s work together to strengthen community wellness and advance the race toward resilience. 💚

Nichols Center - Race 2 Resilience Educational Summit C3R Reminder https://wix.to/wTxIAfw

02/24/2026

Announcement: Race 2 Resilience Educational Summit

Join us for the Race 2 Resilience Educational Summit, hosted by Nichols Center, as we unite mental health professionals, first responders, educators, and community leaders to strengthen the network of care supporting our families and communities.

This transformative summit will focus on:

Mental Health Awareness – Understanding the emotional impact of trauma and building resilience across all ages.

Crisis Response Training – Enhancing skills for effective, coordinated responses in moments of crisis.

Clinical Collaboration – Exploring how multidisciplinary teams create wrap-around support that promotes healing and long-term stability.

Community Prevention Strategies – Building a continuum of care that bridges schools, faith-based organizations, health systems, and public safety networks.

Attendees will gain practical tools to strengthen community partnerships and promote a proactive approach to wellness—one that sees prevention and recovery as shared responsibilities.

Free continuing education credit available for LPC, LCSW, POST, and EMS professionals.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts, collaborate across disciplines, and accelerate your community’s race toward resilience.

https://www.nicholscenter.org/event-details/race-2-resilience-educational-summit

02/23/2026

02/16/2026

From Tara Nichols’ trip to Uganda to the smiles in every photo—Nichols Center is taking our trauma-informed, school-based mental wellness work international as we build a Wellness Institute in Uganda.

We’re on the ground to serve children in schools, orphanages, and refugee camps with tools that support healing, resiliency, and hope.

Watch this reel all the way to the end—Elliot the turtle makes a special appearance, celebrating a huge milestone: we gave out 1,000 copies of his coloring book.
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