Old Savannah City Mission

About Old Savannah City Mission

Old Savannah City Mission in Savannah, Georgia, provides a thorough addiction treatment program for men. Their clean start induction period, which lasts for one month, is where your journey begins. This is intended to help you get used to the program and think about making a commitment to a new beginning for the entire year. You will attend classes, take part in group sessions, attend nightly chapel services and finish vocational training assignments during this first phase.

Their fresh start life recovery program is a one year healing process that attends to your body, spirit and soul. The program uses a relational life recovery approach emphasizing holistic restoration for individuals affected by substance abuse and homelessness. The program ensures that all of your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs are satisfied.

Your commitment to recovery will include academic endeavors and vocational training through the Urban Training Institute. In order to successfully reintegrate into society you can anticipate taking part in Christian discipleship classes. They also offer individual sessions, vocational training, basic computer classes and high school equivalency courses.

After finishing this program, you can apply for the life start program which speeds up your reintegration into society. You can continue receiving care at the facility for an extra six months under this program. To help you through this transition, the career services department will offer training and counseling during this time. The ultimate objective is successful reintegration into society. This includes finding affordable housing, securing employment and earning livable wages.

Latest Reviews

Ade Olude

3 months ago on Google

Yesterday the volunteer went out of the way to make sure I had a vegan meal to eat. Went at 8 PM hard a great speaker plus I gained another wisdom on the physiology of homelessness it requires patience which the staff and volunteers try to put into practice

Jack Rogan

4 months ago on Google

Got absolutely scammed when giving away a piece of furniture with cosmetic damage that had been vetted and accepted to be picked up. Waited a week for pick up of large item to be told it was unfit and I d have to pay $50 for them to take it and dump it. I didn t have any time for a Plan B as I am moving out of the country and needed this item out. If I had known they wouldn t accept it when they approved it I would have found a home for it without paying $50.

Kimani Whitaker

4 months ago on Google

This is a horrible place to stay if you become homeless! The staff is VERY RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL! They are no where near Christian s the way that they treat the people that actually want to get back on their feet. They have so many beds but want to put people on the floor. They treat people like it s a jail house. They kick them out 5:30 in the morning and don t let them back in till 7:00AM. This is just horrible all around. The food is old and cold and the place is all around dirty! I highly do not recommend i will be reporting them!

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Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient rehab enables clients to receive addiction treatment while continuing to work and reside at home. Many programs offer evening, night, and weekend services so that clients may receive treatment on their own schedule. Outpatient treatment modalities typically include addiction counseling, recovery-focused life skills training, and/or medication assisted treatment (MAT). Many programs also provide step-down care, including partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient services, to align with clients' evolving needs.

Inpatient

Inpatient rehabs feature intensive clinical supervision and a highly structured and supportive environment, meaning they are especially well suited for clients in early recovery and those at risk of relapse. Clients reside at the treatment facility and engage in various therapeutic sessions throughout the day, including addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training. Many programs also offer evidence-based complementary therapies, such as meditation and massage.

Intensive Outpatient

Clients enrolled in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) travel to treatment centers for specialized care multiple times per week. Intensive outpatient treatment allows clients to receive robust care while continuing to live at home. Most programs require between nine and 20 treatment hours per week, with the frequency and intensive of sessions decreasing as clients stabilize. Services generally include a combination of addiction counseling, medication assisted treatment (MAT), recovery-focused life skills training, and holistic therapies.

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

Participants in 12 step recovery programs focus on personal growth to address the emotional and psychological factors contributing to their addiction. 12 step recovery is rooted in spiritual development, but religious affiliation isn't required. Regular group meetings and individualized support with the help of self-selected sponsors promote participants' sobriety as they work through the 12 steps, gaining insight into their addiction, taking responsibility for their life choices, and releasing control over that which is uncontrollable.

Intervention Services

A drug intervention in Georgia is designed to encourage an individual to get the treatment they need. This effort aims to break through resistance and motivate the individual to get help. The process typically involves loved ones sharing their concerns with the individual and how their substance use has affected those who care about them. A professional interventionist can help guide this conversation and explain from the clinical side how treatment can be beneficial.

Partial Hospitalization Program

Designed for individuals who don't require round-the-clock care, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a form of outpatient care with a higher level of support. PHP treatment can be an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or a step-down option. With daily sessions lasting 6 to 8 hours, up to 5 days a week, a partial hospitalization program may offer medication management, relapse prevention techniques, and behavioral therapy interventions. PHP treatment can be fully or partially covered by insurance.

Medically Assisted Detox

Medical detox is the process of ridding the body of addictive substances in a medically supervised setting. If you become chemically dependent on a substance like alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines (like Xanax or Ativan), quitting abruptly can cause uncomfortable or even dangerous side effects. Licensed medical professionals ensure the process goes as safely and comfortably as possible while monitoring you 24/7 and administering any required medications,

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.

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.

Clinical Services

People in Georgia find that group therapy offers a place to share responsibility for each other's recovery. This helps foster a collective commitment to sobriety, which increases your potential for success and creates a network of mutual support that often follows into personal friendships.

Men and women in Georgia may experience Motivational Interviewing techniques while undergoing individual therapy for drug and alcohol addiction treatment. This approach helps you explore how you feel about drug use and it strengthens your commitment to maintaining treatment. It is particularly useful in the early stages of recovery.

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.

Amenities

Private Setting

Staff

Pastor Larry Mcdaniel

Executive Director

Keith Picklesimer

Development Director

Jermaine Ray

Program Director

Pastor Damion Welcome

Chaplain & Case Manager

Alex Picklesimer

Business Manager

Contact Information

(912) 232-1979

Website

2414 Bull St
Savannah, GA 31401

Get Help Now - 912-456-1071

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Reviews of Old Savannah City Mission

3.9/5 (100 reviews)

Google Reviews

3.9 (100 reviews)

Scrillen Season02

1 week ago

Arthur Barnwell

Eli Rivera

3 weeks ago

They would let other people charge their phone and not make their bed but the second I did what they did they got mad

J Holder

1 month ago

These gentlemen were extremely nice and they donated a bike so I could get to and from work. I am so thankful for them. The food there is always great too.

Gary Craig

2 months ago

Place has an amazing mission to help men who need a hand on how to get their lives back on track

Nicole Berardi

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! The thrift shop has SO MUCH STUFF! They have everything. Tons of furniture, $1 clothes, they legit have it all. So cheap and everyone is incredibly kind and really showing the love of Christ!!!

3 months ago

Danielle

4 months ago

5 months ago

Got absolutely scammed when giving away a piece of furniture with cosmetic damage that had been vetted and accepted to be picked up. Waited a week for pick up of large item to be told it was unfit and I’d have to pay $50 for them to take it and dump it. I didn’t have any time for a Plan B as I am moving out of the country and needed this item out. If I had known they wouldn’t accept it when they approved it I would have found a home for it without paying $50.

This is a horrible place to stay if you become homeless! The staff is VERY RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL! They are no where near Christian’s the way that they treat the people that actually want to get back on their feet. They have so many beds but want to put people on the floor. They treat people like it’s a jail house. They kick them out 5:30 in the morning and don’t let them back in till 7:00AM. This is just horrible all around. The food is old and cold and the place is all around dirty! I highly do not recommend i will be reporting them!

savannahblk

The Ones Answering The Phone Give You Your First Taste Of This PLACE!!… Rude, Disrespectful, Loud, Arrogant, Intolerant, Little To No Compassion. Stay At YOUR OWN Peril. So called CHRISTIAN; WHEN Many of the Staff Come From Jail; Prison; Drug's And Homelessness Themselves. Constantly Getting Old, Out of Date; Rotten SLAVE FOOD. They stay on the clock like you in BOOT CAMP..They Think They Have POWER Because They Can Put Someone Out. Once Somebody Threw A Rock Thru The Main Window cause of they THINK they got Authority. So Many Shady Dealing Goes On. GOOD LUCK

Ronald Burke

6 months ago

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