The Extension | Addiction Recovery for the Homeless

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I know from working in law enforcement that arresting these people did not work.

Cliff sees The Extension making a difference

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I was ready to die. I had no solution.

Learn how Mary changed her life

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I had just received my second DUI in a seven month period.

Rick beat his addiction. Learn how

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I was laying in a ransacked house that wasn't mine anymore, drinking liquor.

Tom turned his life around

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My husband and I had lost our home, our jobs, and most importantly, our children.

Learn how Tyler got her family back together

The right chance can transform lives, turning their future from bleak to bright. That chance is what we offer at The Extension—a comprehensive, residential recovery program serving homeless men and women who suffer from addiction to alcohol or drugs.

We take a chance on them. For them, it’s the chance of a lifetime.

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Give Christmas Away!

Give Christmas Away! When I was little, Christmas around my house was always a big celebration. Generations of my family would gather Christmas Eve for a big formal dinner. After dinner, the family would pile into the living room to exchange gifts. One family member would be designated as “Santa” and would pass out the … Continued

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Growing up, I developed self-discipline through ice-skating. Because I was overweight and naturally clumsy, ice-skating was particularly challenging. Starting at the age of eight, I learned how to really work hard for something. By the time I was thirteen, I joined the team representing my rink here in Georgia. I discovered what it meant to … Continued

My Name is Shawn

I entered in The Extension on September 1, 2017. I came in a broken man. The choices I made, trying to feed my addiction turned me into a monster. I became dishonest, a liar, and a selfish human being. My only concern was getting and using drugs and alcohol. I didn’t care who I had … Continued

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Do you have a special person in your life or perhaps a group of people that mean a great deal to you? Groups could be the folks you work with perhaps or your church, and hopefully us? Are you struggling with finding that perfect gift? No worries—we’ve got you covered! Custom cornhole boards are what … Continued

Some of the People Helping Make All of the Difference – Robin

I still remember the day. It was Christmas, 2015. I had called the Extension Women’s Campus a few days before to ask if I could bring cookies and small wrapped gifts for the residents. I was told, yes, the ladies will be grateful for my gifts and that someone would be on campus to … Continued

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Gov. Kemp, State Leaders Announce Smartphone App for Youth in Crisis | Governor Brian P. Kemp Office of the Governor

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Are you in Recovery Too?
As the Director of Community Relations at The Extension and someone who has addiction issues in my own family, I often talk with people who are having a difficult time dealing with a family member suffering from an addiction. One of the questions I am often asking is “what are you doing for your own recovery?” Usually, I get an incredulous or skeptical look and then they respond, “What do you mean?”...
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Addiction is a family disease.

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On Saturday, February the 9th Counselors and staff gathered for our annual Alumni Dinner to honor our outstanding Alumni and recognize their achievements throughout the year. Our Chef and Director of our Men’s Program Robert Jordan cooked a fabulous lunch and the dining room was beautifully decorated to say thank you to all the men and women who work behind the scenes to help our residents in their recovery...
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