Standards for Quality

Member Benefits

Benefits of GARR Membership

• Having input into decision affecting recovery residences in Georgia
• Increased credibility due to meeting a high level of standards
• Ability to be part of a mentorship program, with long-time accredited programs aiding and sharing their knowledge and expertise
• An enlarged free referral base both from the GARR website, referrals from GARR peers, and the recovery community network GARR interfaces with through conferences, publications and mailings
• Widespread site representation at no cost by having your brochures available at major conferences where GARR has an exhibit booth
• Staying abreast of current trends and issues affecting recovery residences
• Opportunity to attend required counselor certification trainings at little cost to members ($15 for 3 CEU’s including lunch). These trainings are offered 5 times yearly following the regular membership meeting and include core hours such as HIV, AIDS, ethics, cultural diversity, as well as other relevant issues to recovery residence organizations.
• Being a member of the only accrediting body for recovery residences in the state of Georgia, dedicated to continuing quality improvement
• Opportunity to be an active participant in the annual Legislative Day at the capitol.
• Opportunity to be a part of a active, knowledgeable network, as well as enjoy fellowship with professionals in the field.

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