The Extension, Inc.

10/17/2025

October 2025 makes 36 years with our fearless leader at the helm!
Would you honor Tyler's service with a one-time or recurring $36 donation? Leave a quick comment for him too!
Tyler is certainly fearless and the driving force that has brought us to become the leading recovery program in Cobb.
If you ask him how we got here, he’ll tell you stories starting from a pot of soup that lived on the stove and metal Vietnam-era surplus bunkbeds to today... a licensed and CARF accredited provider, an expanded men’s campus, and new programs like Family Services, Medically Assisted Treatment, and The Extension Inside. And the best part, a thriving network of OVER 1,200 Extension Alumni!
Tyler has always led us to the next right thing, and we know his vision for recovery in Cobb will continue to guide us in transforming lives!

Scan the QR code or use this link to make a one-time or recurring $36 donation in Tyler’s honor!
https://theextension.org/donate-now/support-our-programs-services/

10/03/2025

The Extension has been awarded the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ 2025 Regional Outstanding Behavioral Health Provider!
This distinction is a testament to the hard work of our entire team as nominations for this award are submitted by peers, DBHDD staff and leadership, and community partners. We are humbled and grateful to be recognized in our region which includes 31 counties. We are honored to have received this award, but our work doesn’t stop here; The Extension is committed to excellence and will keep striving to provide the best care possible for our residents!

09/19/2025

We loved having our annual Board Retreat this week – a great time for us to get together to reflect on the significant needs in our community, the incredible impact of our staff members, and the many ways we can continue to grow and support others!

Thank you to Ann Cramer for bringing so much enthusiasm as our guest speaker and to Croy for hosting us!

09/10/2025

Our September newsletter — Early Edition — is out now! Catch-up on what's happening this month, meet our newest Board member, and learn how you can support our efforts: http://bit.ly/3VyL5it

09/07/2025

09/06/2025

09/06/2025

Recovery is REAL, even on a Saturday!

09/05/2025

Come support recovery tomorrow!

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from all of us here at The Extension! We hope you have a safe and happy holiday! And THANK YOU to our staff who are working today, because recovery happens every day at The Extension!

08/31/2025

Join us today in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day — a crisis that doesn't just shatter families, but communities.

The losses from an overdose go deeper than one person, one family, or one neighborhood. They ripple out into classrooms, workplaces, and spaces we all share. They cross borders between cities, states, and nations. Our community is One Big Family — we share in the pain of loss, but we also share in the power to change what comes next for so many.

Learn more about how you can help make a difference at theextension.org or overdoseday.com.

08/29/2025

For Immediate Release
28 August 2025
Tucker, GA
Throughout National Recovery Month in September of 2025, the Georgia Recovers Bus will make 75 stops in communities across Georgia.
The Georgia Recovers Bus Tour is an official State of Georgia National Recovery Month Event funded by Commissioner Kevin Tanner at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and supported by the Georgia General Assembly Working Group on Addiction and Recovery.
The Georgia Council for Recovery is the exclusive statewide partner with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for this historic tour.
Every stop is FREE and Open to the Public. We will highlight local peers in recovery, families impacted by addiction, and allies who support recovery.
Click here for a schedule of all 75 stops: http://gc4recovery.org/garecovers-bus-tour-2025/
There are three types of stops:
A: Proclamation Stop - where local leaders present a National Recovery Month proclamation in support of people living in recovery and families impacted by addiction
B: Policy Stop – where local stakeholders have a diverse community conversation on how addiction and recovery impacts communities
C: Celebration Stop – a celebration with FREE food, entertainment, and fellowship celebrating the hope and joy of recovery where hundreds of community members join together to show that Recovery Happens in Communities. Celebration stops highlight local peers in recovery, families impacted by addiction, and allies who support recovery.
“I am excited for the Georgia Recovers Bus Tour. My team remains committed to providing support for vulnerable Georgians impacted by the addiction epidemic. The statewide tour will combine serious policy conversations with fun activities that bring local communities together. It is important to reach everyone as we show Georgia that ‘Recovery is Real.’” - Commissioner Kevin Tanner, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
"The Georgia Council for Recovery is honored to serve as the exclusive statewide partner for The Georgia Recovers Bus Tour with DBHDD. This stand-alone project is Georgia grown and Georgia run encompassing the spirit and voice of the Georgia Recovery Community. GC4R is proud to partner with our local recovery community hosts to bring a uniquely Georgia message of the hope and joy of recovery," said Laurisa Barthen, Executive Director, The Georgia Council for Recovery.
"The number one cause of death in America, including Georgia, for people 18 - 45 is overdose. The good news is that 'Recovery is Real'. There are over 900,000 people in communities across Georgia in recovery from addiction. The Georgia Recovers Bus Tour will bring the hope and joy of recovery to families across Georgia as it saves lives, restores families, and strengthens communities," said Jeff Breedlove, Strategic Policy Advisor, The Georgia Council for Recovery.
" Georgia, get ready! The Georgia Recovers Bus Tour is rolling in this Recovery Month, uniting communities across our state with a powerful message of hope, healing, and connection! From big cities to small towns, we’re breaking stigma, celebrating resilience, and proving that no matter what, Georgia recovers together, stronger than ever.” said Jasmine Turner, Tour Manager for The Georgia Recovers Bus Tour.
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For Information:
Jeff Breedlove
404-615-5735