Hundreds of people are expected to converge on Pitts Park in Clarkesville this weekend for the 3rd annual Northeast Georgia Recovery Fest. The event, held in observance of National Recovery Month, brings together resources aimed at helping people overcome addiction.
Representatives from counseling programs, recovery residences, treatment centers, churches, and more will be on hand to answer questions and connect members of the community with resources that are available to them.
“I don’t think people realize just how much is available in Habersham, from counseling to twelve-step meetings to recovery houses and short-term detox places, etc., etc.,” says Homestead Program Director Margo Staton.
There will also be information about recovery services in other areas of Northeast Georgia. Saturday’s event is aimed at shedding light on those resources while, at the same time, creating an informal and relaxed environment to discuss heavy topics.
In addition to information booths, there will be guest speakers featured throughout the day.
‘Something for everyone’
The family festival-like atmosphere of Recovery Fest will offer “something for everyone,” says Staton. There will be music and food and “lots of stuff for kids,” including a bounce house, face painting, photo booth, and other activities.
The sponsors will be raffling off these items:
- 50″ flat screen Roku TV
- $100 coupons for Longhorn Steakhouse
- One microblading session valued at $200 Beauty by Jess
- Amy’s Green Cleaning valued at $275
- Professional Training at REZULTZ Gym for one month value of $200
- Two passes to MindEscapes escape rooms in Helen, GA $20 value
- $40 gift certificate from The Attic Restaurant
- $50 gift certificate to The Artful Barn
- $50 gift certificate to Spice 55 Restaurant
Proceeds from the raffle will go to help pay for next year’s Recovery Fest and, “hopefully, some scholarships to help people get into recovery housing,” says Staton.
“I’m hoping to see a lot of the general public come out to see all of the resources that are available to them to fight substance use disorder,” she says.
The Northeast Georgia Recovery Fest is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, at Pitts Park. The park is located off GA 197 North in Clarksville.
