Reentry & recovery housing · Georgia
A place to
begin again.
A safe home. A supportive community. A path forward. Charis Residential Community is built on the belief that a new chapter begins with dignity, opportunity, and hope.
A vision for helping men and families move from incarceration toward stability and independent living.
Rooted in grace. Growing toward independence.
Our purpose
More than a roof.
A foundation for life.
Returning home is a moment.
Rebuilding a life is a journey.
Charis Residential Community (CRC) is a transitional housing and reentry program designed to support men returning to Georgia communities after incarceration, along with individuals who need structured recovery housing, including drug-court referrals.
Our mission brings together safe housing, employment opportunities, recovery resources, behavioral-health support, and life skills—helping men and families build healthy, responsible, and independent lives.
Support for the whole person
Room to rebuild.
Support to move forward.
Our planned model connects everyday stability with the relationships, skills, and accountability that make lasting change possible.
Housing & stability
Safe, structured transitional housing with clear expectations, personal responsibility, and an individualized Reentry Success Plan.
Employment & opportunity
A six-week job readiness program, help addressing employment barriers, and support for job placement, retention, and career development.
Recovery & well-being
Individualized recovery planning, behavioral-health services or referrals, and ongoing support matched to assessed needs.
Family restoration
Parenting education, relationship support, and family counseling referrals, with a vision for supportive family housing and affordable childcare.
Independence & responsibility
Financial literacy, education, transportation planning, healthy decision-making, and practical preparation for independent living.
Faith & community
Voluntary Christian mentoring, spiritual development, fellowship, and community connections. Explicitly religious activities remain optional.
The path forward
One step at a time.
A future built together.
Every resident’s journey is individual. The proposed program phases provide a framework for growth, with regular case-management reviews.
Find stability.
Housing, orientation, assessment, identification, supervision coordination, and a personal reentry plan.
Build momentum.
Job readiness, employment, recovery services, and support for healthy relationships.
Grow in responsibility.
Steady employment, budgeting, savings, family restoration, and increasing independence.
Move forward.
Preparation for independent housing, career advancement, community involvement, and aftercare.
Timelines are a program framework, not a guarantee. Individual needs and requirements guide each resident’s plan.
Restoration reaches further
When one life changes,
a family can grow stronger.
Incarceration affects the entire family. CRC’s vision includes support for spouses and children, parenting and fatherhood development, healthier communication, and opportunities for reunification.
“Housing provides the foundation, but lasting change requires employment, healthy relationships, behavioral change, recovery, personal responsibility, and meaningful participation in the community.”
— Charis Residential Community program vision
A little more clarity
Questions about
Charis?
Who is the program designed to serve?
CRC is designed primarily for men returning to Georgia communities after incarceration, as well as individuals requiring structured recovery housing, including drug-court participants. Eligibility will depend on individual needs, housing availability, supervision requirements, and the program’s ability to provide appropriate support.
Is religious participation required?
No. The program vision includes voluntary Christian spiritual-development opportunities. Participation in explicitly religious activities will remain voluntary and subject to applicable program and funding requirements.
What does accountability look like?
The model combines support with clear expectations: respect for others, residential rules, assigned programming, employment when able, supervision compliance, recovery responsibilities, and work toward independent housing.
Can families and community organizations get involved?
The program vision includes relationships with employers, churches, recovery and behavioral-health providers, education and workforce organizations, and family-support services. These are planned partnership areas; specific partnerships are not confirmed here.
How do I apply or make a referral?
Admissions availability, referral instructions, program fees, location, and direct contact details are not specified in the supplied program document. Review the program overview below; confirmed intake information will need to be added before referrals can be submitted through this page.
Begin with understanding
A stronger future
starts with connection.
Whether you are exploring support for yourself, someone you love, or a community partnership, learn more about the vision behind Charis.