The Skyland Trail community mourns the loss of Jenny Pruitt. Pruitt passed away in September 2024 at the age of 85 after a battle with cancer. Pruitt was a long-time supporter of Skyland Trail. She was involved in the Skyland Trail Associates, sponsoring the annual Associates Spring Luncheon nearly annually since 2009. She also provided…
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A hallmark of the Skyland Trail treatment program is individualized, evidence-based care. Each person experiences mental health disorders differently. And treatments that are effective for some are less effective for others. More research is needed to help identify the best treatments for individuals based on biological and environmental factors. Skyland Trail is currently participating in…
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ATLANTA, GA – Skyland Trail, a nationally recognized nonprofit mental health treatment organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Ayankola, MD, as the new Medical Director of Adult Services. With extensive experience in adult and child psychiatry, Dr. Ayankola brings a distinguished background in psychiatric care and leadership from leading institutions nationwide. As Medical…
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The Skyland Trail community mourns the loss of Anne Sterchi, executive director of the J.B. Fuqua Foundation and long-time friend of Skyland Trail. Anne passed away August 17, 2024, at the age of 69. “Anne was just a phenomenal person,” says Skyland Trail president & CEO Beth Finnerty. “She made a huge impact on so…
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ATLANTA Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health residential treatment program in Atlanta, offers Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) as part of the adolescent residential treatment program for teens ages 14 to 17. PE is an evidence-based therapy for individuals diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder. To date, five Skyland Trail clinical team members have completed the Emory…
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Journeys Magazine 2024
Read client stories, meet our donors, and learn more about the Skyland Trail community.
Annual Report 2024
Discover how philanthropic support from the community helps our mental health programs grow and our clients thrive.