Isaiah House is a 13 bed transitional home located in Ellijay, GA on 3 acres. We exist to provide men who have been through a drug and alcohol program, an opportunity to gain needed skills to better equip them with integrating back into society. These include; continued sobriety through 12-Step Meetings, Biblical applications for living, life skills, relationship skills, educational needs, job preparation, how to be a man, how to manage money. Isaiah House recommends minimum of 6 months transitional housing to prepare for successful sober living in society, and to procure housing and transportation.
Applying to Isaiah House
Candidates for admission must complete the application and have an interview with the Director. If you provide false or misleading information you may be denied admission.
Requirements for admission:
- Be male between ages 25 and 55.
- Agree to abide by all guidelines, fully participate in all aspects of the program, and refrain from any activity staff deems contrary to recovery or good moral character. Director reserves the right to enact disciplinary measures or dismissal from Isaiah House for any violations.
- Have already completed a drug and alcohol program in the last six months
- Be physically able to work
- Be medically able to fully participate in a program that does not provide medical care, dental care, or assistance with medications. All candidates are responsible for their own medical care. If you have any medical needs you must have a medical sponsorship verified by Isaiah House at your interview. Typical sponsorships include purchases of medication, paying for dental and doctor visits, and possibly transporting to appointments.
- Be mentally stable and capable of functioning in the Isaiah House environment, participating in two12-Step Meetings, church of your choice on Sunday and Isaiah House group discussions, written work and study.
- Be willing to refrain from the pursuit of all romantic relationships other than with your legally married spouse for six months if staying at Isaiah House.
- Pay $150.00 each Friday, for residing at Isaiah House.
- Space is limited and we do not store anything. Residents should bring only what they need without excess. Such as: 8 pairs of pants, 10 shirts, 5 pairs of shoes, 2 jackets, 2 sweaters, 8 underpants, long underwear, 8 pair of socks, 2 suits, 4 ties, 2 hats, 1 laundry bag, 1 book bag, 1 alarm clock, Bible, pens, paper, notebooks, appropriate reading material, personal hygiene items that do not contain alcohol, 1 small pocket knife, and misc. personal effects or recreational items which are conducive to recovery and positive behavior.
- Be willing to take random weekly drug tests
- Submit to a criminal background check and DMV background check, if driving.
- References will be contacted.
