About Freedom from Bondage

Freedom from Bondage located in Athens, GA provides sober housing for women.

Detailed description details:

Freedom From Bondage is a THOR approved and GARR certified facility located in Athens, GA.  Our goal is to provide a safe, sober, stabilizing environment for women with substance use disorder. Our residents acquire employment, pay rent, maintain the house, attend regularly scheduled house meetings and are active in the 12-step community of Athens.































​Freedom From Bondage (FFB) is exclusively for women 18 years of age and older who are motivated for recovery from alcohol and/or drug dependency. Length of stay is determined by each resident’s needs.  Each resident must be able to work a full-time job and will have two weeks, from her date of entry, to find employment. Full-time students and women who receive SSI are welcome and will be asked to perform volunteer work as able.















Services:















PROVIDE SAFE, SOBER HOUSING















PROVIDE SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, UTILITIES & FOOD















PROVIDE BUS PASSES















BE SUPPORTIVE















PROVIDE GUIDANCE















OFFER 12-STEP MEETINGS















OFFER STABILITY















HELP WITH THE TRANSITION















We accept women who apply for admission on a voluntary basis and women with legal issues such as parole, probation, and other mandates of the court system. We are THOR approved by the state of Georgia.  Freedom from Bondage residents are subject to random 15-panel drug screens, 80-hour ETG tests and breathalyzers.































​We accept women with a dual mental health diagnosis (i.e. depression, bi-polar) on a case-by-case basis. These residents must stay current with medications and meet with a mental health counselor or professional on a regular basis.































​Our entry fee is  $325.00 and is valid for 12 months. Weekly rent is $150.00 per week and is due each Monday.































The entry fee plus the first two weeks rent is due prior to entry.