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Published: 05 August 2026

The large wind chime pictured here was made by skilled peers who attend Perry Wellness Center. The group planned and constructed a unique design which resides on the front porch entrance to PWC.

The wind chimes; e.g., tin cans only create noise during stronger winds. Even when standing silently, however, the wind chimes’ patriotic colors catch the eye.

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Published: 31 July 2026

As July draws to a close, we offer you the photo and thoughts below from Mental Health America, in commemoration of National Minority Mental Health Month. 

Please reach out to a community provider or contact the Mental Health America website for further information.

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Published: 28 July 2026

One of our biggest supporters at Perry Wellness Center and Rudy’s Happy Patch has long been former Americus Mayor Barry Blount. We took a ride in the wayback machine (well, our photo archives) and found this photo, dating all the way back to June, 2012. Former Mayor Blunt is pictured with peer Rhonda H. and PWC founder/CEO Stuart Perry, checking out summer tomatoes.

Regardless of the date and time of a visit, we always value Barry Blount, as he brings a smile and good thoughts. And a good eye for tomatoes!

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Published: 22 July 2026

Last week, we shared a post entitled “Happiness Grows Here,” about using signs to set the mood for visitors, peers, and staff on the Perry Wellness Center campus. Mulkey McMichael showed an example of a screen print that used the message above and suggested more signs of this nature.

Upon Mulkey’s latest arrival at PWC, he parked near a fence, and was struck by the sign posted there – as if he had never seen before. He paused to reread the colorful words that had been copied there as another allusion to the association between growing plants and a healthy mind.

Here is the charming poem:

Your mind is a GARDEN.
Your thoughts are the SEEDS.
You can grow FLOWERS
Or you can grow SEEDS.

At PWC, we are flower growers.

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Published: 18 July 2026

 

Simply put, community care means looking out for one another. During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health America is joining with community partners to spread the message: The well-being of the individual is tied to the well-being of others. This concept has existed for generations in communities of color. It’s about connection, showing up for one another, and taking intentional action to help others.

Not everyone has equal access to employment, strong schools, safe living spaces, or quality healthcare. This is where community care can step in. It brings people together to share resources, offer support, and find new ways to care for each other in a welcoming environment. Such factors have been tied to improved recovery from mental health conditions, as well as an enhanced sense of purpose in caring for others.

As MHA states, “When we look out for each other, we all do better.”