Recovery Month September 2025
It’s the perfect time to focus on care, connection, and healing. Need help getting started? Explore resources here samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope Remember—recovery is possible, and you are never alone.
“Start the Conversation. Be the Difference”
September is Suicide Prevention Month. This year’s theme is “Start the Conversation. Be the Difference.” One conversation can truly save a life. Let’s spread hope and remind each other that help is always available. Learn more at nami.org/suicideprevention
Direct Support Professionals Week
This week we celebrate the dedicated DSPs who are the heart and soul of supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Across Georgia and nationwide, DSPs provide compassionate, life-changing care—and their impact deserves to be recognized every day. We are proud to stand alongside our DSPs and honor their commitment, innovation, and heart. We […]
Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Spotlight
We are thrilled to recognize Brenda Hill, a dedicated member of the Unison Behavioral Health team who has been serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for 8 years. Brenda was recently honored by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) for her outstanding work as a Direct Support Professional, and we […]
Faithful Service for Ashlee Barrow
Join us in celebrating 5 years of Faithful Service with Ashlee Barrow. Ashlee rejoined Unison in 2020 as an LPN at our Ware Behavioral Health Clinic, returning to a role she had previously served in with great dedication. In her position, she provides nursing services and assessments for adult clients while supporting our psychiatric providers […]
Faithful Service for Jessica Howell
Join us in celebrating 5 years of Faithful Service with Jessica Howell. Jessica began her career with Unison in 2020 as a PRN Registered Nurse at our St. Illa Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Temporary Observation (TO) unit. In 2022, she transitioned into a full-time role at St. Illa, where she continues to provide care […]
GA Recovers Event
Make plans to join us tomorrow, September 25th from 1:00-3:00pm at the C. C. McCray Auditorium!! We can’t wait to see you there! Come celebrate recovery with us and SIGN THE BUS! Thursday September 25 from 1 PM to 3 PM, The Georgia Recovers Bus Tour- Waycross Stop is happening at the C.C. McCray Auditorium! […]
Community Conversations on Opioid Use Disorder
Join us for an interactive discussion on reducing stigma around substance use and supporting families in our community! Bring a friend, share your voice, and help make a difference! Date: September 23, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: The Phoenix Center, 215 Pendleton Street, Waycross, GA Registration is not required, but preferred for […]
National Suicide Prevention Week
It’s #NationalSuicidePreventionWeek Our #OutOfTheDarkness Community Walks, bring together loss survivors, suicide prevention advocates, and more to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and fund critical efforts to protect mental health and prevent suicide. Take a moment this week to sign up for a Walk near you at afsp.org/walks
Unison Board of Directors Meeting
The Unison Board of Directors will have their next meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 12:00pm in the Training Room at 1003 Mary Street, Waycross. For more information, please contact Emily Sirmons at (912) 449-7101.