- A family-like experience in a clean, safe, homelike environment.
- An introduction to the 12-Steps way of life.
- Use of the recovery residence as your home base (mailing address).
- An adequate bed space, bedding (sheets, blanket, pillow, in a room with no more than two other people allowing for a minimum floor space of 50 square feet (in most cases more).
- Dresser space.
- Closet space.
- Laundry facilities as part of the weekly/monthly fees. (Laundry detergents, softeners, bleach, etc., are not provided and are the responsibility of the resident.)
- Sufficient food as part of the weekly/monthly fees.
- Access to the kitchen (stove, refrigerator, sink, counter, dishes, pots and pans, cooking utensils, eating utensils, etc., for preparing and eating food.
- Shared television (2 TV’s in 2 different locations) after 4 p.m. weekdays and as desired on weekends.
- Wireless network access.
- Adequate access to bathroom facilities, including showers, bath towels, wash cloths, and hand towels. (Personal toiletries such as perfume, shaving equipment, combs, brushes, soap, hair care products, etc., are not included and must be purchased separately.)
- Access to the lawn, lawn furniture, smoking area, and outdoor recreation items kept at the residence.
Free access to the Athens Community Center.
- Access to a bus system within a short walking distance, including free bus passes (up to 4 per day).
- Access to AA/NA meetings both on the premises and in the community. Access to SMART Recovery meetings.
- Access to a case manager to help you in the job search and to help you find community resources.
- One-on-one feedback from staff.
- Weekly feedback of your progress toward meeting goals and expectations.
- Access to peer support.
- Referrals for mental health counseling if desired.
- Access to free financial management assistance if requested.
- Access to free resume writing support and other job search skills if requested.