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Posted: Feb 11, 2013, 05:42
SKYLAND TRAIL
New Perspectives
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Atlanta, Georgia
LaQuisha White, MS, LPC
Admissions Manager
404-315-8333
lwhite@skylandtrail.org
www.skylandtrail.org
Skyland Trail, a psychiatric facility that has been in operation since 1989, works with young adults 18 and over who need treatment and assistance with their serious mental illnesses. The primary diagnosis for clients entering Skyland Trails includes Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression and anxiety disorders. This non-profit residential and day treatment facility provides clients with psychiatric services, counseling, medical services and education, social environment and vocational services. Family involvement is encouraged
Beth Finnerty, MBA, MHA, is the President of Skyland Trail and has been with the facility since 1989 as the Executive Director. Dr. Ray Kotwicki, MD, MPH, is the Chief Medical Officer and has been with Skyland since 2007. LaQuisha White, MS, LPC, is the Admissions Manager. Skyland Trail is a member of NATSAP and accredited with the Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission, is a recipient of the Gold Achievement Award from the American Psychiatric Association, in addition to several awards and recognitions.
This three to six month program works with clients to acquire practical skills through vocational services and therapies in order to gain confidence to return to school, to get a job and hold it or to contribute to the community as a volunteer. Clients receive psychiatric services, primary health care, counseling and medications (as needed) in addition to various therapies such as art, music and horticulture. Residential housing includes Skyland Trail North and Skyland Trail South, which can accommodate up to 40 clients. When not in therapy or attending skills trainings, clients participate in LEAP (Life Enrichment Adult Program) every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. This allows for fun, social interaction and community involvement.
[This information came from the Skyland Trail website.]
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