Ways to Give Back
We encourage families of Skyland Trail graduates to stay connected with our community. There are many ways to give back and support families at an earlier stage of their recovery journey.
Get Started
I'm Laura Danze, and I help our Grateful Families stay engaged with the Skyland Trail community. I'd love to get to know you and your family’s journey with mental health. If you are interested in connecting, please complete this brief form, and I will be in touch.
Write a Letter
Can you write a letter about your family's experience at Skyland Trail? We might share it as a testimonial with other families, board members and donors. We might also pull quotes from it to share on our website or social media. If you're comfortable using your name that's fine, or we can attribute your letter to "an alumni family." We are committed to protecting your privacy.
Post a Review
Consider posting an online review about your experience. Online reviews can significantly influence decisions about treatment program selection. Sharing your experience might help other families determine if Skyland Trail might be the right program for their loved one. Popular review sites include: google and yelp.
Speak at STEP
Skyland Trail hosts weekly Support, Training, and Education Program events for current and alumni families in our adult mental health treatment programs. If you are interested in serving as a resource for client families in this way, please let us know.
Serve as a Reference
Some families considering treatment at Skyland Trail ask to speak with an alumni family for a first-hand perspective. If you would be willing to receive occasional calls from prospective client families, we will share your interest with our admissions team.
Skyland Trail 5K Run/Walk
Participate as a runner, walker, or volunteer in this family-friendly annual event. Virtual participation options are available. Learn more at www.skylandtrail.org/5k.
Meet Our Grateful Families
Learn what motivates families of Skyland Trail graduates to make gifts to our annual campaign or include Skyland Trail in their planned giving.
Handling the Rain
Cynthia, mother of an adult program graduate, shared her family story in the 2023 issue of Journeys Magazine How would you describe your daughter before…
Stepping Back to Help Our Daughter Move Forward
Tina and Peter W., parents of an adult program graduate In 2017, our daughter was struggling badly. She was working with a therapist and psychiatrist,…
An Extraordinary Journey
Beth, mother of an adolescent program graduate I finally understood that my daughter’s mental illness was not something that my husband and I could fix…
Adolescent Parent Gives Back with Employer Matching Gift
Because of Skyland Trail, my son is alive today. When my teenage son began to struggle with his mental health, we had a difficult time…