Mission Statement
To teach women how to overcome anxiety, depression, and procrastination so that they can succeed in life, relationships, and business through 1-to-1 sessions, group sessions, workshops, mental health support, child care services, vocational skills classes, and various resources and tools
Vision Statement
At P.E.T.A.L.S., we envision a world where every woman has the tools, support, and confidence to overcome life's challenges, achieve personal and professional success, and inspire others to do the same. We are dedicated to creating a nurturing community that empowers women to transform their lives through mental health support, vocational training, and holistic personal development.
Motto
"Empowering Women, Transforming Lives"
Our History
Founded by Sophia Gethers, a long-time mental-health advocate and respected community leader, the organization was created to confront the distinctive mental-health needs of women in Fayetteville, GA. Drawing on Sophia’s experience in grassroots outreach and culturally informed care, the organization focuses on reducing stigma, improving access to trauma-informed and culturally competent services, and building peer networks for African American women who face intersecting barriers from economic stress and caregiving burdens to under-recognition of perinatal and intergenerational trauma. Through community workshops, support groups, referral partnerships, and public-education campaigns, it aims to create safe spaces where women can heal, connect, and gain practical tools to thrive.
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