The Georgia Association of Recovery Residences (GARR) was founded in 1987 out of the need to evaluate and monitor quality of care in the rapidly growing field of addiction recovery related services in the state of Georgia. It was the first association to develop and maintain a standards system for recovery residence programs in the state.

PHILOSOPHY

We believe in a high quality of care for chemically dependent individuals and other persons needing recovery residence services. We believe that this can best be achieved through the creation and maintenance of standards designed for that purpose. We further believe that all people have the right to recover in an atmosphere which meets their special needs as well as their basic needs for safety, dignity and respect.

INTENT

• Create, monitor, evaluate and improve standards and measures of quality for recovery residences in Georgia;

• Maintain a forum for exchanging ideas, solving problems and providing guidance; and

• To act as an advocate for our members as well as for those we serve.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• Being a member of a recovery residence association dedicated to continuing quality improvement;

• Staying abreast of current trends and other matters affecting recovery residences;

• Having input into decisions affecting recovery residences in Georgia; and

• Having access to an experienced membership for assistance in solving (and avoiding) problems.

Page Last Updated on June 19, 2007