Peer Support Center celebrates 15 years

  • Executive Director Carly Bird welcomed people to the White County Peer Support Wellness and Respite Center’s 15th anniversary celebration. The luau included barbecue and sides, games, tours of the Center, karaoke and treats from the Kona ice truck. ERBELE/WCN
    Executive Director Carly Bird welcomed people to the White County Peer Support Wellness and Respite Center’s 15th anniversary celebration. The luau included barbecue and sides, games, tours of the Center, karaoke and treats from the Kona ice truck. ERBELE/WCN
  • From left, Melissa Alvarez of Black Bear Lodge, Justin Ussery and Henrik Singendonk of the Georgia Department of Correct Services were among those who attended the Luau and toured the Respite Center.
    From left, Melissa Alvarez of Black Bear Lodge, Justin Ussery and Henrik Singendonk of the Georgia Department of Correct Services were among those who attended the Luau and toured the Respite Center.

    By Linda Erbele

     

    The White County Peer Support Wellness and Respite Center celebrated its 15th birthday with a luau July 31. The center, staffed by certified Peer Specialists – people who dea…