Alumni Program

Alumni Program for Graduates of the Residential and Day Treatment Programs for Adults 18+

After graduating from Skyland Trail, individuals can stay connected, build relationships and engage in healthy social activities in a supportive environment through the Alumni Program.

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Tera Carter, CPS, WHWC
Alumni Program Coordinator

My name is Tera and I am a certified peer specialist in long-term recovery from a mental health diagnosis. Over the past eight years, I have worked through my own recovery by unpacking traumas, learning boundaries, reversing co-dependency, and practicing self-care.

I am very passionate about advocacy and empowering those living with mental health disorders to live happy, stable, and productive lives. I have led peer groups for several years with NAMI and am now a National Trainer. Over the past year, I served on the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Mobile Crisis Team which goes out into the community to assess and provide resources for individuals in mental health and substance abuse crises. My greatest joy is being a mother to my three children.

I look forward to serving all of you in the Skyland Trail alumni community as we work through our recovery journeys together!

Connect with Fellow Alumni

Contact the Alumni Program Coordinator to learn more.

In-Person Activity Requirements

To participate in in-person activities, both on and off campus, alumni must register in advance of each activity. Effective Monday, March 6, 2023, alumni are no longer required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide proof of vaccination to attend on or off-campus events. If you feel sick or show symptoms of illness, please stay home to protect the health of other individuals.

You must register in advance for each in-person activity. 

Upcoming Alumni Events

Virtual Support Group

Thursday, March 2, 2023
6:00–7:30 p.m. ET


On-Campus Fellowship: Prayer Flags

Wednesday, March 8, 2023
6:00-7:30 p.m.

Join fellow alumni as we make prayer flags to be displayed during Arts in the Garden in May.

Register to attend >>


Virtual Alumni Enrichment

Thursday, March 9, 2023
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET

Join Tera Carter for a presentation and activity on healthy boundaries.
Materials: Boundaries Info Sheet & Boundaries Exploration Activity


Off-Campus Fellowship: Wellness Saturday

Saturday, March 11, 2023
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Evolation Yoga
950 W Peachtree St NW #210, Atlanta, GA 30309

Join fellow alumni for a beginning pilates and yoga class. No experience is necessary. There are 20 slots available.

If you're interested in attending, please contact Tera Carter at tcarter@skylandtrail.org.

Register to attend >>


Virtual Support Group

Thursday, March 16, 2023
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET


Virtual Alumni Enrichment

Thursday, March 23, 2023
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET
Dr. Adam Meadows will join us for enrichment.


Off-Campus Fellowship:
Atlanta Hawks vs Memphis Grizzlies

Sunday, March 26, 2023
Tip-off: 6:00 p.m. ET

State Farm Arena
1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303

Join fellow alumni for an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena in Downtown Atlanta as the Atlanta Hawks take on the Memphis Grizzlies. There are six (6) tickets available.

Alumni are responsible for their own parking and transportation.

If you're interested in attending, please contact Tera Carter at tcarter@skylandtrail.org.

Register to attend >>


Camp Twin Lakes Experience

Thursday, April 13, through Sunday, April 16, 2023

Camp Twin Lakes - Rutledge
1391 Keencheefoonee Road, Rutledge, GA 30663

Join fellow alumni for a weekend of activities and bonding at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, Georgia. 40 slots are available. Registration is $50 per person, and open to all alumni!

If you're interested in attending, please contact Tera Carter at tcarter@skylandtrail.org.

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