Addiction is a chronic and progressive illness affecting not only the lives of the individual, but their families, as well.  Damascus is a residential community where the foils of addictive behaviors are addressed with counseling and support to bring about positive changes.  The program is in a long term THOR parole/probation approved residential facility where residents attend daily outside Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotic Anonymous Meetings, Traditional and Psycho-education Groups, and Community Meetings.  Damascus uses a solution based approach to life problems in areas of work, school, and family as well as influencing interpersonal relationships through positive peer support inside and outside the residence.  The utilization of the 12 steps of AA and NA are the basis for the recovery process.  In addition, each resident has Individual Counseling once a week with their assigned Certified Addiction Counselor.  Residents have a structured, safe environment to attend to their needs as they relate to their addiction.  

Damascus has created a cost effective way to provide continued care for clients who successfully complete detoxification where they can immediately begin the process of regaining their dignity and self worth in a safe residential community.   Family interaction in the process is welcomed and utilized to create the best outcome possible.  Although it is not required, family members are encouraged to get involved in the process to promote healing and gain awareness and understanding about the disease of addiction so as to better equip each resident with a positive support system upon graduating from the program.  Finally, Damascus believes that a positive leisure lifestyle promotes healthy living by reducing stress and promoting a balanced approach to living without the use of chemicals.  There are outings and recreational opportunities provided to the residents (i.e. Georgia Southern University football, basketball and baseball games, local high school football games, Savannah Sand Gnats or Atlanta Braves baseball games, movies, travel, camping outings, concerts, etc.) to promote positive leisure behavior without the use of chemicals. 

This is what is offered:

• Housing
  
• Food
• Drug Screening/Alcohol Screening
• Monthly reports to Parole/Probation Officials
• Employment Assistance
• Individual/Group Counseling by Certified and Licensed Professional Counselor
• Psycho-educational Groups,
• 12-Step integration with Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and Sponsorship,  and  Spiritual Development.

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Location:

The main residence is located in the Historical District of Statesboro, Georgia.  It is a central location where easy access to NA/AA meetings, work, and shopping are available.  Due to the quiet, historical backdrop of its location, Damascus provides a safe and convenient environment to recover from addiction without the distraction from negative influences that may alter the direction of someone needing to have solitude to address their needs as they relate to their recovery.

Contact Us:

Call any time, 24 hours a day

Tim Strickland @ 912-515-5026 

Vern Howard @ 912-536-5559