HISTORY

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

The intent of GARR is to:

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

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

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