Atlanta Mission: The Shepherd’s Inn

165 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30313

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About Atlanta Mission: The Shepherd’s Inn

Atlanta Mission’s Shepherd’s Inn is a nonprofit, Christ centered men’s shelter located in Atlanta, Georgia. They help men experiencing homelessness and they also help with mental illness and substance use disorder recovery.

Most of those seeking help are out of luck with few secure or trusted relationships. The center welcomes them in and helps them with the services they need, the first thing being a safe place to sleep and a meal.

If you decide you want their help, you’ll take a comprehensive assessment to determine your needs. After that you’ll accept residential services or they may direct you to an outside partner or program. The program’s goal is to help you become rooted in your community and live independently.

The services they provide include counseling, recovery education, life skills training, and educational and vocational services. The program also helps with job attainment. While in the shelter, you’ll have access to medical care and rehab classes.

After you graduate from the program you may still have the option of living there while you find housing and employment. You’re encouraged to grow relationships in the community as well as stay in touch with your counselors from the program to support your lasting sobriety.

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Elijah Simmons

1 month ago on Google

Warm greetings from staff also on the phone...

Eddrick Richardson

1 month ago on Google

Not to many people here can say that they want help crazy walking around hard to get in

David Coney

2 months ago on Google

September 26,2024 watch the cameras they are let a gas out that make you sleep harder to still items out your pocket pay attention I lost a dollar yesterday

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Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

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).

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.

Treatments

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.

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.

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.

Staff

Tensley Almand

President & CEO

Mike Southern,

CFO

Heather Clarson

CDO

Julie Clement

CPCO

Ryan Overall

Director of Facilities

Kimberly Livsey

CPO

James Barrell

CIO

Contact Information

(404) 367-2493

Website

165 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

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Reviews of Atlanta Mission: The Shepherd’s Inn

3.9/5 (301 reviews)

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3.9 (301 reviews)

John

1 month ago

Marvin Harris

2 months ago

Terrence Shaulinskas

Patricia Ellena Reed

3 months ago

Scott Greene

Over the last 16 years Balfour Beatty construction has had the opportunity to come in and prepare an absolutely gorgeous free meal for the residents and staff and will continue to do this

Saniyah Council

NO STARS . THEY WENT THRU MY HUSBANDS BAG AND THREW OUT HIS VAPE THEN THEY FORCED HIM TO SIGN OUT FEW DAYS BEFORE HIS TERMINATION SO WITH THAT BEING THERE IS A CASE ON YALL AND LAWYERSD ARE INVOLVED SO TRY ME AND SEE I DONT LIKE THAT PLACE !!!!!!!

Ty Heiss

4 months ago

I have experienced homelessness in quite a few states, I have never imagined a shelter like this one.This is a place of healing and transition into a new life, not just a place to lay your head at night.The strict rules and structure along with mandatory biblical studies and principles make this a very special men's shelter indeed.The staff (every single one) remains professional facing the deep wounds, mental illness, detoxification, and anger of 300+ people, seeming to never forget why they started doing what they do. This is a rarity.The food is AMAZING for a homeless shelter, I did not receive one meal that I was not overjoyed to have.The zero tolerance policy for drug and alcohol use, violence or bullying or intimidation of any kind, or ignoring curfew are key to the orderly and positive atmosphere at Shepard's Inn.They offer a 30 day find work option, OR UP TO OVER A YEAR transition period, offering social work, mental health counseling, access to medical care/dental/vision, and many other resources along with a minimum of 2 hours of rehabilitational classes with certified instructors, up to full day classwork depending on your progress, as well as transitional individual housing and job placement.Places like this just don't exist in very many cities, and I will never forget it, coming through for me at the most needed time in my life.Thanks to Atlanta Mission I was able to escape the streets while I waited for Veterans Affairs to find me housing back in Michigan, (FINALLY).I don't care who is offended or not by this, but if you are white/Caucasian, sit down, sit back, be humble, because these people are going to treat you FAR better than we have EVER treated them.The Spirit of YHWH lives in this house.THANK YOU ATLANTA MISSION, THANK YOU.

Dj Yello records

5 months ago

Crackheads, covid ,theft ..mental health ...it's better to sleep on the streets with ya back turned or on marta then these shelters if you a young man tryna make it...these places gone kill you slowly with heavy carbs and disease. If you wanna do better stay sober and go to school or just don't go here.

Tyrone Alexander

While I can't rate Shepherd's Inn a 1/5 because they do provide emergency services for the homeless, the entire program desperately needs a complete overhaul. From top to bottom, there are significant issues that require immediate attention and reform.Firstly, if you secure or even have a job, they treat you poorly and offer no support whatsoever, essentially pushing you out the door. Shepherd's Inn operates more like a daycare, where men who genuinely need help are allowed to remain in a state of dependency. They don t require residents to work and instead assign them menial tasks within the shelter that don't prepare them for high-paying jobs or enable them to live independently.Additionally, the shelter allows poor hygiene practices, leading to illness among residents. This is a serious concern, as it compromises the health and well-being of everyone staying there. The shelter is filled with individuals who do nothing but kill time. In a particularly disheartening twist, if you have a job, they might even encourage you to quit. This lack of support for working individuals fosters a culture of no ambition and complacency. Men don t flush toilets because they claim to be "tired from playing computer games," and the shelter has created an environment that lacks any sense of motivation or responsibility. Instead of empowering men to better their situations, they perpetuate a cycle of dependency. They could offer valuable programs like coding classes or forklift training, but they don't.My personal experience at Shepherd's Inn was particularly frustrating. Despite having a work-from-home job, I was told that no accommodations would be made for people like me and that I needed to go to the cafeteria to work. This lack of flexibility and understanding is incredibly discouraging for those trying to improve their situations. The staff also leave much to be desired. The night staff member I encountered seems to take pleasure in belittling the residents, treating grown men like children. His manner of speaking to people is appalling. Although I never spoke with him personally, Maurice, who initially seems caring, appears to be insincere based on his behavior around the office. His actions suggest that his concern is more for show than genuine.However, not all the staff are problematic. There are a few good staff members who genuinely care about the residents, like the intake team. They truly care about people and do their best to help. It's unfortunate that their efforts are overshadowed by the overall inadequacy of the shelter's program.If I had the opportunity to suggest changes, I would emphasize rebuilding the residents by focusing on their purpose for being there. I would remove those who are just staying because it s better than being on the street and implement programs that genuinely help them avoid homelessness in the future. Programs like job training, educational opportunities, and support for those with employment would make a significant difference.In summary, if you're looking to get back on your feet and earn money, use Shepherd's Inn as a temporary stop, find a job, and leave as soon as possible. This place needs significant changes to fulfill its potential as a genuine support system for those in need. The current state of affairs is far from ideal, and it requires a complete overhaul to truly serve its purpose and help the homeless community effectively.

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