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Skyland Trail Awarded Ninth Consecutive Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission

January 22, 2020
the joint commission gold seal of approval

Skyland Trail has earned its ninth consecutive Gold Seal of Approval® Accreditation from The Joint Commission by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organizations commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Skyland Trail underwent a rigorous, onsite survey in…

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Skyland Trail Research Illustrates Importance of Cognitive Training in Psychiatric Treatment of Thought Disorders

January 9, 2020
Computerized Cognitive Training

Atlanta, GA – The Skyland Trail Outcomes and Research Department recently conducted a study on the effectiveness of computerized cognitive training (CCT) in psychiatric treatment. The findings will appear in the March 2020 issue of the journal Schizophrenia Research: Cognition. Individuals with severe mental illness, particularly individuals diagnosed with thought disorders or experiencing psychosis, are…

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Skyland Trail Announces Marjorie West Wynne Art Fellowship

December 19, 2019
Margie West Wynne Art Fellowship

On December 12, 2019, the Skyland Trail Board of Directors issued a resolution creating the Marjorie West Wynne Art Fellowship in honor of the dedication and passion of longtime board member Marjorie West Wynne. This newly established fellowship will be awarded annually to a current or graduating client of Skyland Trail who demonstrates creativity and…

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Benefits of Laughter Raises $1.1 Million In Support of Mental Health Treatment

October 21, 2019
Wayne Brady Speaking to the Crowd at Benefits of Laughter

ATLANTA – On Thursday, October 17, 2019, more than 500 guests attended Benefits of Laughter at the St Regis Atlanta, raising more than $1.1 million for mental health treatment services at Skyland Trail. The $1.1 million—the most raised in the history of the signature Skyland Trail fundraising event—will support essential therapeutic programs, family support services, and…

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Skyland Trail Opens J. Rex Fuqua Campus for Adolescent Mental Health Treatment

October 10, 2019

On October 10, Skyland Trail celebrated the grand opening of the J. Rex Fuqua Campus for adolescents. Skyland Trail leadership joined nearly 200 mental health professionals and guests for a ribbon cutting program followed by tours of the campus. The J. Rex Fuqua Campus offers specialized residential psychiatric treatment for adolescents ages 14 to 17…

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Journeys Magazine 2024

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Annual Report 2023

Discover how philanthropic support from the community helps our mental health programs grow and our clients thrive.