Perry Wellness Center

Spring is technically not arriving in Southwest Georgia until March 20 – but we know the signs of spring when we see them: The birds are chirping louder; temperatures are generally warmer (particularly this week); colors are definitely brighter. Spring blooms, in turn, draw a variety of pollinators, from bees to butterflies.“

I know it is spring when I see the blossom of flowers at home and on the Perry Wellness Center campus,” PWC founder and CEO Stuart Perry explains. “I don’t recall the full chronology of spring, but I know the signs.”

The photo here captures the marvel of nature with some of spring’s first signs on campus – a hungry bee and a generous daffodil.

Say what you will about the campus of Perry Wellness Center, but we are never drab! Color and creativity are on display year-round. We may be lauded most for our landscaping – much of it for sale at our market.

But the creative mind is always at work, and art instructor Phyllis Smith (pictured below with art classroom artists) helps interested peers learn or develop skills in various arts and crafts, displayed throughout the center’s buildings. Between art shows and seasonal market sales, the general public has frequent opportunities to check out local talent.

What’s red and pink and white all over, with hearts, flowers, and cherubs shooting arrows? If you’re on the campus of Perry Wellness Center, it must almost be Valentines Day. Each year, we hold a Valentines party for peers and staff, with all the above, including refreshments and décor.

Socialization and support are critical to mental health and/or substance abuse recovery, so we are both lighthearted and serious when we think of the relationships we treasure.

There’s been enough snow and rain flying through the air lately. Watch out for golden arrows instead, and grab a few chocolates while you’re at it!