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Directory <strong>of</strong> Georgia <strong>Ready</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong>Work</strong> ProgramsRegion 4 ContinueRegion 6Region 1Highl<strong>and</strong> Rivers CSBWomen's Outreach6 Mathis Dr.Rome, GA 30165(706) 291-7201Lookout Mountain CSB501 Mize St.LaFayette, GA 30728(706) 638-5584,Cobb CSB<strong>Ready</strong> for <strong>Work</strong>331 N. Marietta Pkwy.Marietta, Georgia 30060(770) 499-2422Region 2Advantage CSBAdvantage Residential115 Berlin St.Athens, GA 30601(706) 227-5321Hope House Inc2205 Highl<strong>and</strong> Ave.Augusta, GA(706) 737-9879Oconee CenterThe Hope House900 Barrows Ferry Rd .Milledgeville, GA 31061(478) 445-4817River EdgeLifeSPRING175 Emery Hwy.Macon, GA 31217(478) 803-8729Region 3Clayton CSBDawn Program853 Battle Creek Rd.Jonesboro, GA 30236(770) 478-1099Mary Hall Freedom House200 Hannover Park RdSuite 100Atlanta, GA 30350(770) 642-5500Metro Atlanta RecoveryResidence (MARR)Right Side Up2815 Clearview PlaceDoraville ,GA 30340(678) 805-4115Odyssey Family CounselingCenter1919 John Wesley Ave.College Park, GA 30337(404) 762-9190St. Jude Recovery CenterFamily Care Center139 Renaissance Pkwy.Atlanta, GA 30308(404) 874-2224Region 4<strong>Behavioral</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Services<strong>of</strong> SouthGeorgiaProject Light3120 Suit G N. Oak St.Valdosta, GA 30236(229) 671-6130Volunteers <strong>of</strong> AmericaThe Pines Family Campus305– A Smith Ave.Valdosta, GA 31601(229) 245-8045Region 5Community Service Board <strong>of</strong> Middle GA2121-A Bellevue Rd., Bldg. 1Dublin, GA 31021(478) 275-6800Gateway CSBOPTIONS Women's TANF Residential/OP11 Glynn PlazaBrunswick, GA 31520(912) 554-8500Pinel<strong>and</strong> CSBWomen Services110 Zetterower Rd.Statesboro, Georgia(912) 764-9015Satilla CSBGarden Gate Residential852 Tiffany LaneWaycross, Ga. 31503(912) 449-7865Recovery Place443 Jefferson St.Savannah, GA 31401(912) 303-9036GCALGeorgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)1-800-715-4225www.mygcal.comMcIntosh Trail CSBNew Choices101 Owens Lane Apt 26Building 400Barnesville, GA(770) 358-8267New Horizon CSB2100 Comer AvrColumbus, GA 31907(706) 596-5583Phoenix Center CSB940-B Hwy 96Warner Robins, GA 31009(478) 988-6785Middle Flint <strong>Behavioral</strong><strong>Health</strong> CareSerenity Farm696 McMath Mill Rd.Americus, GA 31719( 229) 931-2501Volunteers <strong>of</strong> AmericaMillennium Center96 Millennium Dr.Cuthbert, GA 39840(229) 732-5602Heritage Foundation229 Gordon Ave.Thomasville, GA 31799Georgia <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Behavioral</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong>Developmental DisabilitiesDivision <strong>of</strong> Addictive Diseases2 Peachtree St .NW 22 FloorAtlanta, GA 30303Phone: 404-657-2331(229) 228-5545 Serving Women <strong>and</strong> ChildrenThroughout the State <strong>of</strong> Georgia
DBHDD contracts with providers throughoutthe state <strong>of</strong> Georgia to provide outpatient <strong>and</strong>residential substance abuse treatment forwomen. Currently DBHDD has 17 outpatient<strong>and</strong> 20 residential providers.The <strong>Ready</strong> for <strong>Work</strong> (RFW) Programs aredesigned to eliminate substance abuse as abarrier to employment for pregnant <strong>and</strong> parentingwomen, provide an array <strong>of</strong> servicesthat address risk factors for relapse <strong>and</strong> thatenable consumers to achieve abstinence,maintain ongoing recovery, avoid illegal activity,maintain suitable employment, obtain safehousing following discharge, <strong>and</strong> meet familyroles <strong>and</strong> responsibilities. The RFW targetpopulation is pregnant <strong>and</strong> parenting womenwith children under the age <strong>of</strong> 13 years oldwith substance abuse disorders. RFW programsalso provide services for women whoare at high risk for relapse, are sufficientlymedically stable to participate in intensive outpatient<strong>and</strong> residential treatment, <strong>and</strong> whomay have one or more <strong>of</strong> the following riskfactors:Pregnant women will be given prioritystatus.Highest priority is given to women whomeet the needy families definition;Women that have had involvement withthe criminal justice systemWomen who have a history <strong>of</strong> relapse;<strong>and</strong>/or secondary medical or psychiatricdisorder that can be safely managed in asubstance abuse treatment environment;Women with an open child protective servicecase.Evidence Based Practices Treatment Modalities<strong>and</strong> Curriculums are used by gender specific licensed<strong>and</strong> certified staff to engage the womenin the services provided by the RFW programsthroughout the state <strong>of</strong> Georgia. The serviceslisted below are not limited to all services providedby RFW providers.Services ProvidedNeeds AssessmentSubstance Abuse Treatment GroupsRelapse PreventionTrauma Informed CareAnger Management<strong>Health</strong>y Relationships including HIV/AIDSeducationCriminal Addictive ThinkingCo-Occurring DisorderIndividual <strong>and</strong> Family CounselingCase ManagementBasic life skills that includes but is not limitedto self care hygiene <strong>and</strong> parentingTherapeutic Childcare ServicesAssessment <strong>of</strong> work skills <strong>and</strong> abilitiesCase management <strong>and</strong> transportation toensure that women <strong>and</strong> their children haveaccess to services providedEmployment assistance includes job training,job matching, <strong>and</strong> other supports to allowclients to gain work experience <strong>and</strong> demonstratetheir employability for the competitivejob market<strong>Ready</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong>Work</strong> Providers are committed to providingservices that are engaging <strong>and</strong> empoweringto help addicted women across Georgia bebetter mothers, wives, sisters <strong>and</strong> daughters. Weare committed to providing holistic <strong>and</strong> genderresponsive care.Questions <strong>and</strong> Answers:Q. Can my child(ren) stay with me whilein residential treatment?A. Yes, Children 13 years <strong>of</strong> age or youngerare allowed to stay with the mother while inresidential treatment.Q. Are there any services for mychild(ren)?A. Yes, Therapeutic Child Care is available.Q. Is there a cost associated withthese services ?A. All treatment services <strong>and</strong> housing areprovided through state <strong>and</strong> federal funding.Q. When preparing for my initialappointment what should I bring?A. Pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> Identification including:Birth Certificate, Social SecurityCard, <strong>and</strong> Picture ID.Q. Can I attend the <strong>Ready</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong>Work</strong>Program if I was recently releasedfrom prison or jail?A. Yes, <strong>Ready</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong>Work</strong> providers servewomen with <strong>and</strong> without children.Q. What is the average length <strong>of</strong> stay?A. The average length <strong>of</strong> stay is three tosix months. Aftercare services areprovided to women who have successfullycompleted a RFW program.Q. How do I enroll in treatment services?A. By contacting a Georgia <strong>Ready</strong> <strong>For</strong><strong>Work</strong> provider located on the back <strong>of</strong>this pamphlet or by contacting GCAL .Georgia <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Behavioral</strong> <strong>Health</strong> &Developmental DisabilitiesDivision <strong>of</strong> Addictive Diseases2 Peachtree St. NW 22nd FloorAtlanta, GA 30303404-657-2331
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