Christmas can be a time of joy and celebration. It can also be a time of loneliness and isolation. Whatever your religion is (or isn’t), the fact is that when Christmas Day comes, many of us have the day off, and most of the places we rely on for our self-care are not open for us: Libraries, gyms, mental health service providers, and even our favorite restaurants are closed. 

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That’s why each year on Christmas Day our Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Centers open their doors to all of Georgia’s peers, regardless of religion (or lack of religion). We join together as peers to lift one another up on a day when so many doors are closed.

Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Bartow County
Friday, December 21, 11am-1:30pm
Activities: Food, Fun, Fellowship & Games
Location:  Agricultural Building, 320 West Cherokee Avenue,  Cartersville, GA

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Christmas Day (December 25), Noon-3pm
Activities: Dinner, Movies & Gifts
Location: Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Bartow County, 201 North Erwin Street, Cartersville, GA

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Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Colquitt County
Christmas Eve Event: 3rd Annual Cookie and PJ’s Festivities
December 24, Noon-3pm
Activities: Watching Christmas movies while in your best Christmas Pajamas, eating finger foods along with Hot Cocoa, gift exchange, Along with Best Christmas PJ contest for Prize. 1st and 2nd place.
Location: Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Colquitt County, 417 2nd Street, Moultrie, GA

 

Christmas Day (December 25), Noon-3pm
Activities: Traditional Christmas Meal, Music, Fellowship, Games
Location: Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Colquitt County, 417 2nd Street, Moultrie, GA

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Peer Support and Wellness Center of Decatur
Christmas Eve (December 24) : 10am-5pm
Activities: Hot Chocolate, cookie baking, art, music
Location: Peer Support and Wellness Center of Decatur, 444 Sycamore Drive, Decatur, GA

 

Christmas Day (December 25),  1pm-4pm
Activities: Angel ceremony at 1pm, dinner at 2pm, gift bags at 4pm
Location: Peer Support and Wellness Center of Decatur, 444 Sycamore Drive, Decatur, GA

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Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of Henry County
Christmas Eve (December 24), Noon-3pm
Activities: Handing out gifts and Party Foods
Location: Peer Support and Wellness Center of Henry County, 67 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, GA

 

Christmas Day (December 25) Noon-3pm
Activity: Christmas Dinner
Location: Peer Support and Wellness Center of Henry County, 67 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, GA

 

Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of White County
Christmas Eve (December 24), Noon-4pm
Activities: Baking Christmas Cookies and Christmas Movie
Location: Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of White County Peer Pavilion, 46 Knaus Drive, Cleveland, GA

 

Christmas Day (December 25): Noon-2pm
Activities: Christmas Dinner
Location: Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center of White County Peer Pavilion, 46 Knaus Drive, Cleveland, GA

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To learn more or for contact information, please visit the Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Center page.