(Note: My family member was not admitted, so I can’t speak to any thing except the admission stage.) Atlanta Intake Coordinator Camille was deliberately unhelpful. What a terrible experience during an already terrible time. I can’t recommend this place to anyone based on ...
About Atlanta Mission – The Potter’s House
Atlanta Mission’s The Potter’s House focuses on helping homeless and addicted male adults improve their lives. This long term residential rehab is located in Jefferson, Georgia, and helps individuals overcome drug and alcohol addiction in a safe environment. The Potter’s House has a team of certified peer specialists and counselors who provide life skill classes, one on one therapy, process groups, and clinical groups to help with addiction recovery.
To join The Potter’s House, individuals must be wholly detoxified for a minimum of 72 hours from drug use and 48 hours from alcohol use. The residential program is situated on a 550 acre farm and follows a Christian based residential recovery curriculum for one year. Over the course, you’ll create a foundation for successful, long-term recovery through services that include 12 Step coaching, evidence based curricula, clinical classes and groups, and spiritual education services. This addiction treatment center also offers GED Classes, job coaching, worship, and recreational opportunities to ensure clients can reintegrate into society once they’ve completed the program.
They may work with most commercial insurance providers. Ask your individual provider to verify your coverage as out of network benefits could vary. They’re also accredited by the Georgia Association of Recovery Residences (GARR).
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Been there they care about the work they do . I have not one bad thing to say. If you need help reach out .
I would first like to say what a disapointment they have been to my son and our family . In June of 2024 my son was diagnosed with cancer and used a cell phone to call me to let me know. Now being a Christian Organization that is funded by donars you would think there would be some Emphathy. They had taken him to the doctors in recent months while he was ther and were aware of his diagnosis, I talked to the conselor Matt there on June 18th whom assured me that they would make sure he got to all his doctor visits. The next day they kicked him out for phone violation. ( Which according to there guidelines is a strike, not a reason for dismissal on first offense. ) He went on July first to Piedmont Henry Vounty and was admitted and had surgery on July second to remove the cancer ( The frieghtening cancer he thought he was going to suffer long term with. ) He was released back in August by his surgeon to reenter the program and was told by Potters House that he was not a good fit. He wants to do the program, he wants to STAY SOBER as he has done since the surgery only to be slapped by fellow Christians in the face, Alas we learn we only care if you get clean if you are not sick! I give them an A+ for being an organization that uses my Christ as there luring factor as my Christ would turn no sick man away.
I brought a family member here a fee years back. Its truly Amazing what God did in his life at this center. Its an amazing peace of land,Blessed and set apart just right for the healing! The care and guidance from the staff wonderful. I would recommend any one that s broken to start first on their knees but, when you lift your head call and enroll here to get your life back! THANK YOU BISHOP FOR BEING THE HANDS AND FEET OF GOD!
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Levels of Care
Inpatient Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Aftercare Support Aftercare, which is sometimes referred to as continuing care or relapse prevention, is a type of structured care meant to help you continue with the progress you've made after completing an addiction treatment program. Most of the time, you'll continue receiving support after a treatment program by partnering with their case managers and staff to identify and access the resources you need to remain sober.
12-Step 12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Sober Living Homes Sober living homes in Georgia offers an alternative to the abrupt change of moving from intensive treatment to an unstructured home environment. Men's and women's sober living homes replicate everyday life situations, but they do so in a sober environment while also reinforcing healthy habits. This reduces the chance of relapse. Individuals who could use extra support after rehab or don't have a stable home environment can benefit from this transitional option.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
A quality drug rehab in Georgia can help you overcome addiction. This environment is designed to help you address the complex issues contributing to drug dependence. The goal of treatment is to give you the tools you need to make a full recovery.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Clinical Services
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
During rehab in Georgia, you may engage in motivational interviewing. This typically lasts one to two sessions and is designed to address any ambivalence you have toward change. It helps you explore your current situation and motivations and commit to making changes for the future.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
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(706) 543-8338 
655 Potter'S House Road
Jefferson GA, 30549
Get Help Now - 800-985-8516
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Fact checked and written by:
Courtney Myers, MS
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