ABOUT HOUSE OF T.I.M.E., INC.
Located in Columbus, Ga., House of T.I.M.E., Inc. is a non-profit organization that offers long-term residential treatment to homeless women struggling with substance abuse. Prior to admission, women must complete detoxification and pass a drug screening.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
According to the organization’s website, the average length of stay at House of T.I.M.E., Inc. is nine to 24 months. However, clients are required to commit to a minimum of nine months. The treatment center addresses issues such as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, as well as lack of education and inadequate healthcare. Its goal is to equip clients with the necessary life skills for independent living.
The residential program consists of three phases. In the first phase, residents are expected to participate in at least four weeks of structured day and evening treatment. This phase focuses on intensive addiction treatment and general health concerns. During the second phase, clients are encouraged to find employment while continuing to participate in structured day and evening programs. They are required to attend a minimum of six meetings per week and learn about work and financial management by opening a savings account and depositing part of their income. In the third phase, residents are responsible for managing rent, utilities, and food expenses, while receiving assistance from residential management to secure housing. The treatment center also offers a six-month aftercare program, during which clients are mentored by an aftercare manager and life skills counselor to support their transition to normal life.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
House of T.I.M.E., Inc. employs a treatment team that includes two primary counselors, a residential management, a clinical coordinator, a life skills counselor, a licensed therapist assistant, and a GED teacher. According to the information gathered by Best-rehabs.com, alumni evaluations indicate positive ratings for the staff’s level of training and experience.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Residents at House of T.I.M.E., Inc. live in traditional houses or apartments, sharing accommodation with four to seven other women. Chores such as cooking, cleaning, and other household responsibilities are shared among residents.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Best-rehabs.com collected feedback from three alumni, two of whom provided positive reviews while one offered a mixed review. The majority of 14 individuals who have reviewed the facility on its Facebook page gave it an average rating of 4.8 out of five stars. Alumni on Facebook expressed gratitude to the staff and credited the center with saving their lives.
FINANCING
There is no cost for individuals entering House of T.I.M.E.’s program. However, clients who secure employment during the second phase of treatment are required to contribute 30% of their income towards defraying the cost of treatment for phase one clients.