Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc.

05/29/2026

You are invited to visit the Glades for Garrett County Resource Day from 10-2 today. Meet LeAnn and Amber for access to numerous free resources, haircuts, and additional services. 💚💚💚

05/27/2026

What a fun two days of competition at the Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc. Wellness & Recovery Center’s Pool Tournament! 🎱

We saw great sportsmanship, lots of laughs, and some serious hidden talent from our players! Congratulations to our tournament winner, Steven! You officially earned the title of "The Center Pool Shark!" 🏆 A special shoutout to Cook, Earl Shaffer, for stepping into the championship round and giving it his best shot! We have a feeling Earl may be asking for a friendly rematch sometime soon!

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the tournament such a fun and memorable event! 💚🎱

05/27/2026

Please join us in congratulating Rose for receiving the Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc. Service User of the Quarter award!

Rose consistently shows up with kindness, positivity, and a willingness to support those around her. She attends Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc. Wellness and Recovery Center regularly, participates in groups, and is always bringing in craft supplies to share with peers and staff just to brighten their days.

Thank you, Rose, for helping make the WRC feel welcoming, supportive, and caring every single day. We appreciate you more than you know 💚

05/22/2026

On Saturday, May 16th, we held the 3rd Annual Color Run for Children’s Mental Health. We had a great turnout of organizations and participants. This was our biggest year yet and we can’t wait for next year!!!

05/20/2026

Today’s “Hope in Progress” group at the Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc. Wellness and Recovery Center was one of those groups that reminds us why connection matters so much. 💚

There were laughs, tears, honesty, encouragement, and so many meaningful conversations. We saw service users open up, support one another, and recognize that healing is not linear, and progress does not have to be perfect to matter.

We are so proud of everyone who showed up and shared pieces of their story today. Hope truly is a work in progress. ✨

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Today’s Mental Health Awareness Month cookout and scavenger hunt was an absolute HIT at the Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc. Wellness & Recovery Center! ☀️🧠🎉

Service users spent the morning searching high and low for hidden treasures while completing kindness missions, wellness challenges, and positive social interactions throughout the center. What started as a simple scavenger hunt quickly turned into a morning full of laughter, teamwork, encouragement, and connection. Service users encouraged one another, checked in on staff and peers, shared coping skills, spread kindness, and truly embraced the spirit of community and recovery. From hilarious moments to heartfelt conversations, the energy throughout the building was incredible. One of the best parts of the day was watching participants who are often quiet or reserved become fully engaged, social, and excited to participate. The smiles, laughter, and teamwork reminded us that recovery can look like joy, connection, and having fun together.

Mental Health Awareness Month is about more than education… it’s about creating spaces where people feel supported, included, valued, and connected. Today was a beautiful example of exactly that. 💚

A huge thank you to our amazing staff and participants for making today such a memorable event!

05/12/2026

To all mental health professionals- Thank You!
Thank you for showing up day after day with compassion, patience, and strength. Thank you for listening without judgment, advocating for those who feel unheard, and helping navigate some of the hardest moments in life.
This work is often done without recognition, but its impact is life-changing.
Thank you for continuing to care for others even on the difficult days.💚

05/06/2026

Our Mother’s Day appreciation was all about the moms in our program and in our organization, recognizing everything they give while still showing up for themselves and others.

They were gifted goodie bags courtesy of the Wellness and Recovery Center that included the following:

🌼 Garden Flag – A symbol of home, strength, and the steady presence you bring to those around you.

🌸 Faux Flower – A love that never fades, just like yours.

🍫 Chocolate – A sweet moment, just for you—you deserve it.

🌱 Seed Bomb – Just like you plant love and kindness in others, these seeds will grow into something beautiful.

✝️ Cross – A symbol of faith, hope, and quiet strength.

🦋 Butterfly – Growth, change, and the lives you help shape along the way.

The celebration was filled with laughter, connection, and appreciation, making sure each mom felt seen, valued, and celebrated. 🩷

05/04/2026

May is Mental Health Month and each year, CAYA is invited to the Garrett County Commissioners Meeting to accept the Proclamation for Children’s Mental Health.
Don’t forget to come out to The Glades on May 16th from 1-4 for the Children’s Mental Health Color Run/Walk!!
Mental Health Matters! It’s Ok To Not Be Ok!!!