Paulding RCO - Recovery Community Organization

05/15/2026

Congratulations to our Director, Jennifer! She is walking the stage tonight to receive her Masters of Arts Interdisipliary Studies with a focus in Executive Leadership and Social Work - WOW!!

We are so BLESSED to have her dedication and leadership in Paulding!

Recovery looks beautiful on you! We are cheering you on, Jennifer!

05/14/2026

We are seeking a Part time peer support specialist. Email Jennifer.highsmith@pauldingrco.com for more information.

05/03/2026

Look 👀 for a meeting this week come have a meeting with us!!

04/27/2026

Our PORT team is out and about providing resources and Narcan doing boots on the ground work meeting people where they are.

04/27/2026

Happy Monday! We are set up at Wellstar Paulding Resource Fair providing resources to staff at Paulding Wellstar!

04/24/2026

Hundreds gathered in Cedartown for the 2nd Annual West Georgia Rural Recovery Rally—an inspiring day filled with hope, connection, and community. 💙

People in recovery, families, advocates, providers, and leaders came together to share resources, build relationships, and send a powerful message: recovery is real, and it happens in community.

From personal stories of transformation to life-saving initiatives like mobile recovery units, drug court programs, and Narcan distribution, the event highlighted how collaboration is changing lives across Georgia. Law enforcement, legislators, and grassroots organizations stood side by side—working to reduce stigma and expand access to care.

Many shared deeply personal journeys—stories of loss, second chances, and purpose found through recovery. These voices remind us that when we come together, we create pathways to healing, support, and lasting change.

Recovery is possible. Recovery is happening. And together, we get better.

2026 West Georgia Recovery Rally

04/20/2026

Today's RCO Collaborative Workshop, hosted by the Georgia Council For Recovery, was a resounding success.

04/14/2026

We wanted to share with everyone this may or may not be in our community. If it is please be aware if you are using DO NOT use alone, carry narcan, call 911. If you around someone who is overdosing dont be scared of going to jail. Theres The Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law (O.C.G.A. § 16-13-5). This is not just an overdose issue this people who dont care if they are poisoning the drugs with deadly drugs. Below is information about the Law ⏬

Immunity for Callers and Victims: Both the person seeking medical assistance and the person experiencing the overdose are protected from arrest or prosecution for specific, minor drug violations.
Covered Offenses: Protection applies to:
Possession of small amounts of controlled substances (less than 4 grams of solid, less than 1 mL of liquid).
Possession of less than one ounce of ma*****na.
Possession of drug-related objects (paraphernalia).
Underage possession of alcohol.
Probation/Parole: The law prevents sanctions for violations of probation, parole, or pretrial release conditions that are based on a drug violation discovered due to the call for help.
Alcohol Overdose: Protection extends to underage individuals seeking help for an alcohol-related emergency

04/06/2026

Looking 👀 for a meeting?? Come connect with us! Update on the teen group. It has been changed up some this month due to unforeseen events. It will meet THIS Saturday April 11th 7-9 and April 25th 7-9. Sorry for any inconvenience we look forward to connecting with you. We will resume the normal schedule for teens next month.

04/04/2026

Just a friendly reminder no teen group to night as staff and peers honor Sunflower 🌻 tonight.

We will not have our teen group this Saturday. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will remembering and honoring a fellow peer gone too soon. Kayla “Sunflower” this Saturday.