The Quarterly | DCS Employee Newsletter Issue 6 | Page 19

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Clean Living Residential Inc.

Clean Living Residential Inc. is a transitional housing program located in Dublin, GA. They offer residential accommodations in two homes for up to 9 men. Their vision is to help returning citizens receive support to overcome the challenges of readjustment to mainstream society. Through interactive programs, outdoor rehabilitative activities, nutritional support, and available professional counseling services, new residents are encouraged to build the skills necessary to maintain healthy meaningful relationships while pursuing their individual life goals. They are designed to help returning citizens achieve independence through personal and economic empowerment. Their program and staff encourage realistic evaluations of one’s present state of mind and how to excel in a global economy with rules and citizenship; thus, they talk about breaking criminal thoughts and habits while forging a new destiny in life. This facility has a Certified Addiction Counselor, through GA Addiction Counselors Association, on staff.

Gateway Behavioral Health Services

Gateway Behavioral Health Services has served homeless and at risk individuals and families. As the safety net community behavioral health provider, Gateway provides an array of BH outpatient, day, residential, Permanent Supportive Housing and other supportive housing services including RPH, crisis and emergency residential shelter services to persons with mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities. We aim to assist people with mental health disorders and substance abuse disorders who are homeless to achieve good health and meaningful living. We focus on the specialized needs of consumers and their families who are having catastrophic experiences related to homelessness as a result of problems associated with mental illness and substance abuse. Services focus on symptom reduction and restoration of functions consistent with stabilization and the ability to maintain permanent housing. They are located in Brunswick.

Recovery and Restoration Ministries

Recovery and Restoration Ministries is a substance-free and recovery-focused housing program located in Carrollton, Ga. It is a residential living facility with shared bedrooms, kitchen, dining rooms, and on site laundry facilities. The program is within walking distance of many employment opportunities. It also offers free wifi and a computer for resident use. Residents can stay after the RPH period at a cost determined by the facility as long as they are in need of a supportive living environment and are also living and working in accordance with the rules and guidelines conducive to sober living.