Community Friendship, Inc.

We were proud to host three Occupational Therapy doctoral students from Georgia State University as they completed their time with CFI.

Working alongside our PSR program, they brought fresh ideas, supported our programming, and made a meaningful impact on our staff and members.

We’re grateful for their time and for the important role interns play in strengthening our community 💙

Georgia State University

We are grateful to receive a $15,193 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to support our emergency response efforts. This funding will be used to purchase eight Philips automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and accessories, helping ensure our department is better equipped to serve the Metro Atlanta community. Thank you to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, our local Firehouse Subs restaurant in Atlanta and the generous donors who made this possible!

✨ 40 Years Strong ✨

For 40 years, Community Friendship, Inc. has been changing lives through unwavering dedication, compassion, and a deep commitment to recovery 💙

This work isn’t easy—it takes patience, consistency, and heart. Our staff show up every day to support, encourage, and walk alongside those we serve.

A special thank you to Shirley Estell, Director of Rehab Housing, and Arnold Perdue, Director of Work Opportunities, for their leadership and lasting impact.

Here’s to 40 years of impact—and many more ahead 🥂

At Community Friendship, we support adults living with mental health challenges through holistic psychiatric rehabilitation, supportive housing, employment resources, and peer-based programs that foster lasting recovery.

For more than 50 years, our mission has been to help individuals build the skills, stability, and confidence needed to lead meaningful, self-directed lives. By combining housing support with community connection and rehabilitation services, we help create pathways toward long-term independence and wellbeing.

Catch our upcoming feature on Atlanta to learn how housing stability and community-centered care are transforming mental health recovery.

Tune in on WATL-MyNetwork:
▶️ Saturday, March 14 at 9:00 AM ET
▶️ Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 AM ET

Today wear purple to celebrate the incredible women of Community Friendship. 💜

From our dedicated staff to the women we serve, their leadership, strength, and compassion help build a community where recovery, connection, and hope thrive every day.

Happy International Women’s Day!

With AT&T – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Community Friendship held our first Member Council meeting of 2026, reinforcing our commitment to person-centered care and meaningful member involvement.

In alignment with CARF standards that emphasize input from persons served and participation in quality improvement, our Member Council provides a structured space for members to share feedback, suggest improvements, and help shape our programs. Topics included program ideas, community activities, and ways to strengthen recovery supports.

We are grateful for the leadership and voice of our members as we continue building a recovery-oriented community together.

Huge thanks to AT&T and Visit.org for supporting our outreach and PATH teams through the Project in a Box hygiene kit experience. These kits will go straight into the hands of people we serve across our community—helping meet basic needs while building trust and connection. 💙AT&T Visit.org

This week, members of our Peer Support group attended Addiction Recovery Awareness Day 2026 at the Georgia Capitol. Days like this remind us why peer voice matters—and how powerful it is when lived experience leads the way. 💜 Georgia Council for Recovery

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed in the power of community and collective care.

At Community Friendship, Inc., peer support and psychiatric rehabilitation reflects that same belief—creating spaces where individuals are heard, valued, and supported on their recovery journey.

This MLK Day, we honor his legacy by continuing the work of connection, compassion, and hope.