Meet Our Alumni Coordinator

Athena Ankrom

Contact Our Alumni Coordinator Athena Ankrom, Alumni Coordinator
Twin Lakes Recovery Center 398 Highway 11 SW, Monroe, GA 30655
Cell: 470-984-5527
Email: athena.ankrom@tlrcenter.com
Admissions: 800-984-3828
Fax: 770-266-3731

Meet Athena, our new Alumni Coordinator at Twin Lakes Recovery Center, who is a proud alumnus of the program herself. Athena is thrilled to join the team and looks forward to supporting alumni on their recovery journey.

She lives in Smyrna with her beautiful blue-eyed dog, Emory, and also shares her heart with Dozer, a part-time bulldog who lives with his dad, Tim—Athena’s ride-or-die partner. She’s the proud mom of Jaden, her 22-year-old son, who she describes as the most spectacular human being.

Working in her program has been life-changing for her, giving her a strong and supportive tribe. For Athena, fellowship and connection are vital to staying sober one day at a time. She’s eager to help grow the Twin Lakes Alumni Tribe and continue fostering a sense of community and support among alumni!

Alumni Support Events

Gainesville Alumni Aftercare

Gainesville Alumni Aftercare Group is held every Tuesday night from 7:30-8:30pm at Twin Lakes Recovery Center in Gainesville.

Athens Alumni Aftercare

Athens Alumni Aftercare Group is held every Wednesday night from 6:00-7:00pm at Twin Lakes Recovery Center in Athens.

Monroe Alumni Aftercare

Monroe Alumni Aftercare Group is held every Wednesday at 6:30pm at Twin Lakes Recovery Center in Monroe.

Weekly Alumni Meetings – Online!

Stay connected with the Twin Lakes community through any of our four weekly virtual alumni meetings! These meetings provide a safe space for sharing experiences, receiving support, and staying engaged with fellow alumni. These are Zoom meetings with the link provided in the Twin Lakes CaredFor app or by contacting Athena Ankrom.

Virtual Meetings

• • Alumni OG AA (led by alumni Jason and Brian)
    Type: AA Topic/Open Discussion
    When: Every Monday
    Time: 9 – 10 pm EST
  • Alumni Support Group (led by different alumni weekly)
    Type: Topic/Open Discussion
    When: Every Tuesday
    Time: 7 – 8  pm EST
  • United Recovery (led by alumni Chelsea and Austin)
    Type: NA and AA Topic/Open Discussion
    When: Every Wednesday
    Time: 8 – 9 pm EST

Hybrid Meetings

• • Alumni AA Meeting with Current Clients
    Type: Open Discussion
    When: Every Tuesday
    Time: 7 – 8  pm EST
    Where: Zoom (link provided in the Twin Lakes CaredFor app or by contacting Athena Ankrom) or in-person after 45 days of discharge

Join us to strengthen your recovery, connect with others, and gain valuable insights from shared experiences.

Overview of Alumni Services

All alumni are given access to the CaredFor alumni app.   They are contacted regularly for a status check.  They also are told I will answer the telephone 24/7, except when I am in a meeting.  They are encouraged to come back to the facility for in-person meetings on Friday nights.  They are also invited to all alumni activities like meetings, social gatherings, events like trips to the Georgia Aquarium, and others.

I am in the process of establishing an Alumni Ambassador Outreach program now that I have a cadre of alumni who have 12 months of sobriety.  I am going to use a version of the Peer Coordinator curriculum to give these folks the tools to help their fellow clients and best represent Twin Lakes Recovery Center.

CaredFor App

About the CaredFor App!

CaredFor is our secure, online platform that allows our alumni to connect, engage, and support one another, while also staying in touch with Twin Lakes Recovery Center. Inside CaredFor, alumni use a personalized dashboard that tracks sobriety time, provides articles and resource material, and provides support from recovery experts, including those at Twin Lakes Recovery Center.

CaredFor (getcaredfor.com)

Getting Started

Use of the CaredFor app is free for alumni and can be accessed on most wireless devices. To get started, text “TLRC” to “30678” or look for it in your app store.

Resources about ongoing care can be found on our blog.  Blog – Twin Lakes Recovery Center