GraceWay Recovery Residence

GraceWay Recovery Residence opened its doors in August of 2003 with the mission of providing women with a long-term abstinence based solution to addiction. Today, that mission continues to be realized on a daily basis.

GraceWay is located in a beautiful Victorian home in downtown Albany, Georgia. This setting provides a comfortable, warm environment for women to face the wreckage of their past while receiving unconditional positive regard from their counselors. A structured schedule including daily chores, exercise, mindfulness meditation, counselor chaired groups, spirituality groups, in-house 12-step meetings, weekly individual sessions, daily living skills, and recreational activities make up the bones of GraceWay.

Phase I has thirteen beds, is taken thirty days at a time, and lasts up to 120 days. Once women complete Phase I, they have the opportunity to transition into Phase II, The Way Sober Living apartments. The fully furnished two bedroom apartments are next door to GraceWay. Women can practice and hone their new recovery skills in one of our nine apartments at The Way Sober Living for up to one year. Recovering women find universality and community at the apartments while continuing with 12-step meetings and aftercare groups. During Phase II, women also have two safe environments for employment: The Bread House & Granary and The Whittlesey House. Employment at either business fosters independence and self-sufficiency through money and time management. Working in an environment that’s free from temptation is a great stepping stone for recovering women to take into a world that may not be so safe. Through this aspect of Phase II, women gain a greater confidence in their recovery and a sense of responsibility and financial comfort. All of these positive aspects combine to form a lasting feeling of empowerment and success, which are crucial during the recovery process.