The Golden Rule is dedicated to facilitating recovery by helping individuals accept and embrace their true selves. Established in 1996, our residential rehab provides safe and structured substance abuse treatment for women. Through counseling, addiction education, 12-Step meetings, and life skills practice, our clients are able to uncover the underlying issues contributing to their substance abuse. Our program equips women with the tools to be accountable, productive, and happy without relying on alcohol or drugs.
ABOUT THE GOLDEN RULE
The Golden Rule, located in Mauk, Ga., offers residential treatment to women struggling with substance abuse. Situated on 30 acres in rural Georgia, The Golden Rule is a faith-based, non-profit organization that was established in 1996.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The Golden Rule’s treatment program, with a minimum duration of nine months, emphasizes the importance of complete self-acceptance for personal growth. Our approach is based on the 12-Step philosophy and includes individual counseling. Topics covered in therapy range from therapeutic issues, relationships, and parenting to finances and budgeting, as well as relapse prevention. Regular family counseling and education sessions are also conducted.
In addition to therapy, we also assist women in achieving their educational and employment goals through programs such as G.E.D. preparation and the Work Ready Program.
The facility’s approach teaches clients “to replace old behaviors with new, positive ones while becoming true to themselves.” To gain admission, interested individuals must submit an application and complete a telephone interview. Most clients remain in treatment for nine months. After successfully completing the program, there is an option for halfway house residency for up to one year, according to feedback from an alum surveyed by Best-rehabs.com.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Currently, The Golden Rule has not provided information about its treatment staff. However, an alum surveyed by Best-rehabs.com gave the facility a five-star rating for staff support, counselor training, and experience.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The Golden Rule can accommodate up to 46 women, with 31 beds located on-site where programming takes place and an additional 15 beds at the program’s halfway house.
REVIEWS
At present, there is only one alum review on Best-rehabs.com. Alum S.M. highly recommends The Golden Rule and gave excellent ratings in several categories, including treatment effectiveness, accommodations and amenities, and meals and nutrition. S.M. entered rehab based on a probation recommendation and stayed for over 90 days, completing treatment and transitioning to sober living. There have been no relapses or reentries into the facility. S.M. also expressed that The Golden Rule is worth the cost, even though there was no specific cost mentioned. In her words, “there was no cost but the treatment was worth a million dollars if I was able to pay that!” S.M. further commented that “If you are truly ready to get better, this is the place to do it! All staff and directors are former addicts or have family members that were addicts!”
The facility’s Facebook page (which they manage) has an overall rating of 4.8 out of five stars based on twelve reviews. Nearly all reviews of The Golden Rule are positive, with alum J.G. stating that The Golden Rule saved her life and emphasizing the importance of daily effort. Alum K.P. also expressed love for the facility and mentioned that the journey was challenging but worth it.
FINANCING
The cost of treatment at The Golden Rule is $400.00 per month. For more information on costs, clients are encouraged to contact the facility directly.