A Recovery Community That Is STRONG!
This newsletter will be released once a month to recap recovery news and resources. You will also experience a word from Commissioner Doreen Williams, personal recovery stories and information on how to support the Rockdale County Stepping Up Initiative in our ongoing efforts to reduce the number of people in the criminal justice system with mental health and substance use challenges.
"MAKE A DONATION...MAKE A DIFFERENCE!"
COMMISSIONER'S CORNER
Commissioner Doreen Williams provides a monthly recap for the Rockdale County recovery community and their partners, allies and stakeholders. In this months Commissioner's Corner she shares a very useful tool for mental health screenings that can be utilized from wherever you are, on a daily bases.

To access this tool or find out more information on Mental Health America, please visit the website below:
Breaking Recovery News!
CHAMPION OF RECOVERY
Georgia Recovers Project
This month our Champion of Recovery is a little different from our norm. We have chosen the 16 Recovery Ambassadors that participated in The Georgia Recovers Project to change social norms and reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorder.
Under the leadership of Governor Brian Kemp and Commissioner Kevin Tanner, the Georgia Council for Recovery has been granted and tasked with a substantial investment in a stigma-reduction campaign promoting the benefits recovery by showcasing citizens of Georgia who are living lives in long-term recovery.

Click on the video to watch the Georgia Recovers Project PSA
CHAMPION OF CHANGE
Tremaine Johnson
We are proud to announce this month's Champion of Change is Tremaine 'Hurricane Main' Johnson. Tremaine, a Georgia Grown, entertainer and soul started out as a rapper and professional BMX bicycle racer. After developing a spiritual relationship with God, Tremaine became a motivational speaker and changed his rap. In 2017, Tremaine's family was devastated by his cousin 'Chance' losing his life to suicide. Shortly after, God spoke to his and said "Give life a Chance!
This was the beginning of Tremaine's advocacy for suicide prevention. He went on to start a mental health/suicide prevention resource organization called “Give Life A Chance” named after his cousin. He is now a board member with several different mental health organizations and the founder and CEO of Category 10 Entertainment as well as Cat10Ent Radio. Tremaine is a devoted support to several counties including Newton, Rockdale and Walton always striving to provide a platform to bring awareness to several different causes. You often will find him in the community partnering with nonprofits for mental health and awareness events. CAT10Ent Radio is also home to Rockdale's very own 'The Recovery Hour' radio show! We would like to acknowlege Tremaine 'Hurricane Main' Johnson and say how much we appreciate him for his role in spreading the message of hope and recovery! We are so grateful to have him as a partner, advocate and ally in our community!
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
GRIT & GRACE RCO
We know that it is our duty to carry the recovery message to those that still suffer. If you or a loved one needs the support of a recovery community, we meet every weekday at 11am and 6pm and again on Saturdays at 6pm. Please follow our Grit & Grace RCO pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to our new YouTube and Podcast Channels to show your support and stay connected.
Grit & Grace Offers Support Meetings
As we continue to intentionally grow in our recovery we invite you to our daily Recovery meetings in hopes that our recovery community will also grow in numbers. We have new in person and hybrid support group meetings throughout the week at our local recovery center, Grit and Grace located inside of Restoration Storehouse at 1400 Parker Rd. SE, Coyers GA 30094!

Click the link for more information on meeting dates and how to join.
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PARTNERSHIPS
The Rockdale County Stepping Up Initiative acknowledges that it takes a community and we are truly grateful for the the continued support of the following partnerships:

Rockdale County Board of Commissioners
Rockdale State Court
Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office
City of Conyers Police Department 
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
Rockdale County Accountability Courts
Grit & Grace: A Rockdale Recovery Organization, Inc.
Viewpoint Health
Restoration Storehouse
E911
Rockdale County District Attorney’s Office
Rockdale County Public Defender’s Office
Rockdale County Probate Judge
Rockdale County Magistrate Judge
2800 SW HWY 138
Conyers, GA 30094
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