A Recovery Community That Is STRONG!
This newsletter will be released every quarter 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 an update for the Rockdale County community. In this Commissioner's Corner she encourages Rockdale County residents to take a survey to provide feedback and input to the county transit development plan.

To access the survey or find out more information on the transit development plan please visit the website below:
Breaking Recovery News!
Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. For the past 20 years, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has recognized Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) every May to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being.
CHAMPION OF RECOVERY
Cesar Valdez
Cesar has been selected as the Champion of Recovery because of his persistence and dedication to his recovery process and the encouragement he continues to give his peers by displaying recovery and wellness. We are proud to have him as an active participant of the Rockdale County Recovery Community.

Click on the video to hear Cesar's Recovery Story
CHAMPION OF CHANGE
Latrenda George
We are proud to announce this month's Champion of Change is Latrenda George. LaTrenda is an author, podcaster,
and a transformational coach specializing in spiritual coaching and mentoring. She is
also a certified mind, body, and soul
practitioner and facilitator. LaTrenda brings
eleven years of experience to the table, un-
programming her clients from past
challenges, and teaching them how to live
from within. She inspires and empowers
others to act on their deepest desires.
In the Rockdale community, we have had the honor of having Latrenda serve as a Community Liaison and Youth Leader for Rockdale Drug-Free Community Coalition. We would like to acknowlege Latrenda and say how much we appreciate her for her role in empowering our young adults and the positive impact she continues to make throughout Rockdale County and the world at large! We are so grateful to have her as a partner, advocate and ally in our community!
SUPPORT YOUR RECOVERY COMMUNITY!
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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