River Edge Behavioral Health Center - Billingslae Recovery Residence
UPDATE
1243 First Avenue
Macon GA, 31204
Contact Phone: (478) 803-8723
Website: https://www.river-edge.org/
Details: The new facility is named for Albert Billingslea, former Bibb County Commissioner and former Chairman of the Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission. Billingslea is also a former President of the Macon Chapter of the NAACP and Owner of Billingslea Construction Company in Macon. He served on the Board of Directors of the Macon Water Authority for 16 years and has served on various boards and committees in the community. A resident of Bibb County all of his life, Albert Billingslea has worked tirelessly in his community to improve the lives of its members. The Billingslea Recovery Residence will house up to 14 men between the ages of 21 and 65 and will provide long term residential treatment for substance abuse issues following detoxification in a separate facility. The three-story home consists of 7 large bedrooms, a fully stocked kitchen and a large living area. Residents will live at the facility for at least 6 months and may stay for as long as a year. The men must also attend the Substance Abuse Wellness and Recovery Program at River Edge Behavioral Health Center, including 6 months of aftercare. Structured to provide a holistic approach to healing, the facility and program will teach males with substance abuse issues how to remain drug and alcohol free, how to become responsible productive citizens, and will assist with successful re-integration into the community. The facility is run by a full time staff of five, including Program Director Sam Thomas. The Billingslea Recovery Residence is a long term residential facility that provides a supportive alcohol and drug free environment in a community setting. This service will enhance alternately funded detoxification services and are approximately six to twelve months in duration. This service is provided to adult males, age 21 to 65, with substance abuse issues residing in Bibb, Jones, Monroe, and Twiggs counties. An integral part of the recovery residence is community living and acceptance of responsibility for day to day living with other consumers must attend the Substance Abuse Wellness and Recovery Program at River Edge Behavioral Health Center, which includes 6 months of aftercare. Continuation of a structured program affords the client the opportunity to reinforce skills, disclose problems encountered during transition into a society free from mood altering substances.