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Union Mission

120 Fahm Street
Savannah, GA 31401
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Union Mission GA 31401

About Union Mission

Union Mission is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter and recovery support services in Savannah, Georgia. Since 1987, they’ve administered Grace House. This program welcomes up to 32 men experiencing homelessness, substance use disorder trauma and other life challenges. 

You can access temporary housing and additional services to rebuild your life. Their 90 day program offers temporary shelter for people with an immediate need. They provide behavioral health care, medical care, and employment assistance.

Helpful Day Center

Their day center was one feature that caught my eye. You can access a safe space to relax and have sober fun while receiving necessary resources.

They offer basic needs, including food and clothing. You can also access referrals to supportive services, resources and shelter from harsh weather.

I also think it’s beneficial that they provide a transitional housing program. You can participate in their Beyond Grace track after completion of the program. You’ll benefit from ongoing support to stay engaged in your recovery journey and get back on your feet.

Reentry Services for Success

Another great feature I noticed was their reentry services. They provide a reentry partnership housing program to previously incarcerated individuals. You can access housing and services to help you successfully transition into your community after release.

Recovery in Savannah

Savannah offers several opportunities to supplement your journey during and after treatment. Their program is situated in downtown Savannah, next to the Chatham Area Transit station. You’ll be close to multiple green spaces, churches and community resource centers.

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Latest Reviews

Yoshi World
1 week ago on Google
2
Ms.Mary and Doris is rude as hell excuse my language. u come here needing help and they attitudes are poor you know what your comin to work for it’s just unacceptable. You may have had a difficult time with the person before me, but that is no reason to treat people with less respect, I Would recommend smiling greeting people with a GoodMorning if I didn’t need help for me and my four children I would have just left and pray to God about it but my kids are cold and confused so Im going to deal with the belittling and disrespect
Russel Boston
2 weeks ago on Google
1
ATTENTION. AVOID. RATHER BE HOMELESS. I was treated like i wasn't even a real person, I was attacked by 2 female clients after I saw them try to taking some stuff out of my belongings, Miss Graham said I was the problem, called the police, after police arrested one of the women, i was told to pack my stuff up & I couldn't never return . I got in trouble for some crackhead trying to get a quick fix , meanwhile im back homeless again. Dont trust them, several members of the staff don't do anything to help progress you along in your recovery & in fact. You have easier access to drugs around the mission than in jails, prisons or at the trap house. Grace house staff lied about several things, including cost, help with employment(not a single piece of help from the 5 staff members) safe place(had a fight, items stolen, racism & bullied for my weight), was also told my Intake drug screen was dirty for Cocaine & PHP(Even Tho I Was Inpatient At gateway for 38 days & was picked up immediately by The Grace House), Then, Not Even 25 mins later, 2 New Drug Screen Cup(including 1 that I paid $25) Said I Was Clean, Along With A saliva test saying I was clean. I was also approached in a sexual manner by some of the male staff. It was a horrible, disgusting & wrong. I also picked up a nasty Infection on my foot due to the place not being clean, have bed bugs bites & roaches every. Was told food on the weekends, only to be told that's not how we work & stop begging for a hand out per Joe(Staff Member) . Worst 11 days of my chaotic life this year. Can't get it back, but I gotta keep moving forward.
Successful Successful
2 months ago on Google
2
Despite being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder the only medicine which was prescribed to me was floxatine and trazadone. Lucky gateway actually started me on my bipolar medication, and my moods are finally becoming more stable.
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Other Forms of Payment

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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 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

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

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.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Staff

Michael Traynor

President/CEO

Tommie Jones

Director of Operations

Lisa Brown

Director of Finance

Mark Toth

Director of Major Gifts & Organizational Strategy

Leigh Gaffney

Director of Human Resources

Suzanne Willis

Director of Marketing & Development

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120 Fahm Street
Savannah, GA 31401

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3.9411764705882 (68 reviews)
Yoshi World
1 week ago
2

Ms.Mary and Doris is rude as hell excuse my language. u come here needing help and they attitudes are poor you know what your comin to work for it’s just unacceptable. You may have had a difficult time with the person before me, but that is no reason to treat people with less respect, I Would recommend smiling greeting people with a GoodMorning if I didn’t need help for me and my four children I would have just left and pray to God about it but my kids are cold and confused so Im going to deal with the belittling and disrespect

Emma Jean
1 week ago
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Russel Boston
2 weeks ago
1

ATTENTION. AVOID. RATHER BE HOMELESS. I was treated like i wasn't even a real person, I was attacked by 2 female clients after I saw them try to taking some stuff out of my belongings, Miss Graham said I was the problem, called the police, after police arrested one of the women, i was told to pack my stuff up & I couldn't never return . I got in trouble for some crackhead trying to get a quick fix , meanwhile im back homeless again. Dont trust them, several members of the staff don't do anything to help progress you along in your recovery & in fact. You have easier access to drugs around the mission than in jails, prisons or at the trap house. Grace house staff lied about several things, including cost, help with employment(not a single piece of help from the 5 staff members) safe place(had a fight, items stolen, racism & bullied for my weight), was also told my Intake drug screen was dirty for Cocaine & PHP(Even Tho I Was Inpatient At gateway for 38 days & was picked up immediately by The Grace House), Then, Not Even 25 mins later, 2 New Drug Screen Cup(including 1 that I paid $25) Said I Was Clean, Along With A saliva test saying I was clean. I was also approached in a sexual manner by some of the male staff. It was a horrible, disgusting & wrong. I also picked up a nasty Infection on my foot due to the place not being clean, have bed bugs bites & roaches every. Was told food on the weekends, only to be told that's not how we work & stop begging for a hand out per Joe(Staff Member) . Worst 11 days of my chaotic life this year. Can't get it back, but I gotta keep moving forward.

Successful Successful
2 months ago
2

Despite being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder the only medicine which was prescribed to me was floxatine and trazadone. Lucky gateway actually started me on my bipolar medication, and my moods are finally becoming more stable.

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