Who we are | The Addiction Recove

The Addiction Recovery Center is a long-term, in-patient facility for women, offering a 12-step program specifically designed to support those struggling with both chemical and behavioral addictions. Our 12 to 24-month program is dedicated to guiding women toward freedom from addiction, emphasizing spiritual awakening through the 12 steps.

The duration of each woman's stay is determined by her individual progress, which is evaluated based on her growth within the program, her recovery journey, and her overall life development. While our primary focus is on recovery from substance use disorder, we also provide support for women with co-occurring disorders.

To effectively fulfill our mission of restoring women to freedom, hope, and purpose, we employ five key strategies.

Engage:
We strive to meet each woman exactly where she is in her journey. Recognizing that every woman arrives at The ARC at a different stage, we place great importance on building meaningful relationships as a critical component of recovery. It's often said that people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. Our first priority is to demonstrate genuine care and support, ensuring each woman understands that we are truly here to help her.
Educate:
Our goal is for each woman to leave The ARC as a responsible and productive member of society. Education plays a crucial role in this process. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive education on addiction, recovery, and essential life skills, equipping women to embrace a new way of life and effectively manage themselves post-treatment.
Community:
We aim for each woman to recognize that restored individuals prioritize community. Addiction often stems from selfishness, which can result in broken relationships and isolation. As a community-based program, we emphasize the importance of rebuilding relationships, fostering accountability, and experiencing the joy of genuine friendship. Within our inpatient facility, women will actively engage in a supportive community, learning to participate in a healthy family environment.
Employee:
We strive for each woman to become a dependable and productive member of the community. After thirty days, women in our program will begin working a job within the community. This opportunity is designed to help them develop their professional skills, support themselves financially, and contribute to their treatment costs. Our goal is to support each woman in stepping into a role of responsibility and personal growth.
Send: Our goal is for each woman to achieve a life of purpose. We believe that those who are restored have a responsibility to assist in the restoration of others. Recovery is a divine gift meant to be shared. At The ARC, we encourage our women to engage in the recovery process of others. Our program is designed to develop and empower leaders who are passionate about helping others attain the same freedom, hope, and purpose they have discovered.

Recovery is a lifelong journey that begins with acknowledging the problem and making a commitment to change. It is a challenging path that requires more than just abstaining from drugs and alcohol. That’s where we come in. Our program is founded on the understanding that addiction is a progressive, chronic, and potentially fatal disease. However, it is treatable through a holistic approach that addresses the recovery of the mind, body, and spirit.

We are deeply committed to the spiritual principles of the 12-step recovery method, combined with a straightforward and tough-love approach. This empowers our female residents with the tools necessary to cultivate a new mindset and lifestyle, enabling them to effectively self-manage their recovery post-treatment.

At The ARC, we enforce a strict daily schedule and hold our residents accountable for their actions. We encourage them to confront and resolve emotional conflicts to foster better communication with God, themselves, and others.

We are focused on the educational, vocational, social, and spiritual development of our residents through the following services:

Counseling
Daily Process Groups
Peer-to-Peer Accountability
Life Skills Training
12 Step Work
Structured Employment
Physical, Mental, & Spiritual Workouts

Executive Director

Craig George, a native of Richmond Hill, Georgia, is the Founder and Executive Director of Forge Recovery Center, a community-focused, non-profit 12-step immersion recovery facility for men. He also leads the Gardens of Hope Recovery Community Organization, impacting lives through policy change, outreach, and education. Craig's vision is to expand recovery services statewide, with The ARC representing his next initiative in this endeavor. Craig is dedicated to his family—his wife Tiffany and four children, Alyssa, Ethan, Grey, and Raegan—as well as his community, serving on the board of the Georgia Association of Recovery Residence (GARR) and as a member of the Lyons Lion Club. An active member of Narcotics Anonymous and Connection Church Vidalia, Craig’s passion for helping those with substance use disorders and mental health challenges has earned him recognition, including the Annie Rose Jackson Humanitarian Award and multiple nominations for the Department of Community Supervision Stakeholder Award. Accredited as a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES), Certified Peer Support- Addictive Disease (CPS-AD), Forensic Peer Mentor (FPM), and Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Instructor, Craig is a champion for recovery throughout Georgia.

Assistant Director

Tiffany George is the devoted wife of Craig George, who has stood by his side through his substance misuse and recovery journey. She serves as the Group Service Representative (GSR) for NARANON, a support group for families of individuals struggling with substance use disorder, and is also a member of the Lyons Lion Club. A committed Christian, loving wife, and mother to their children, Tiffany's passion is to serve others. She believes in the reality of recovery and is eager to help women in recovery find freedom, hope, and purpose

Administrative Coordinator

As a person in long-term recovery, Kayla Podlesny has made it her mission to live her recovery out loud to help erase the stigma of addiction, empowering others to seek the support they deserve without shame. Kayla is a certified CARES and CPS-AD, and she uses her experience, strength, and hope to help guide women towards the freedom she has found in recovery. Kayla prioritizes grounding herself in her spirituality, which guides her daily life. She is devoted to her husband, Michael, and their son, Joseph.