The Jericho House

About The Jericho House

The Jericho House is a faith based long term residential recovery program in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia. The program serves as a sanctuary for adult males recovering from substance use disorders. It offers healing and hope to these men and guides them toward a path to lasting recovery based on Christian principles. The facility offers a supportive and structured setting where deep healing and personal transformation can occur.

Recovery in Scenic Sautee Nacoochee

Sautee Nacoochee is a small, picturesque community nestled in the Appalachian foothills. The area is known for its rolling hills and lush forests wherein lies its peaceful charm. The facility is situated along GA-255, a scenic route in the Sautee Nacoochee Valley. It is basically surrounded by the Appalachian foothills.

The popular tourist town of Helen, known for its unique Bavarian style aesthetic is about seven miles from the facility. Other nearby cities like Cleveland and Clarkesville can conveniently link to the facility via GA17 and GA75. Public transportation is limited in this rural area.

Various natural attractions are available for recreational activities if outdoor recreation is supported. Anna Ruby Falls is just four miles from the clinic. This stunning dual waterfall within the Chattahoochee National Forest is worth a visit.

A Recovery Program of Faith Plus Clinical Practices

Jericho House’s residential care is tailored to meet you at any stage of your struggle with substance use. It is grounded in spirituality but also includes traditional clinical offerings. Pairing these two approaches together helps you lay the groundwork work for personal growth and healing.

While onsite you’ll attend group therapy and fellowship to share your stories and learn from the experiences of others. It’s a nonjudgmental space where you can discover strength in the unity of faith and purpose. You’ll also participate in individual sessions tailored to your unique struggles and recovery goals. This session is built within a faith based framework that understands and nurtures your innermost needs. Family counseling is also provided to help strengthen your support network.

You’ll engage in various recovery focused spiritual activities. This includes Bible study, prayer meetings and worship sessions. This reinvigorates your heart and spirit, bolsters your faith and reinforces your resolve to recover and thrive. It helps strengthen your personal relationships with God. Connecting to a higher power this way can offer peace and give you purpose in your healing journey.

Life Skill Development and Work Therapy

You’ll also receive life skills training while onsite. This may cut across both hard and soft skills like budgeting, cooking and healthy communication. This fosters lasting sobriety and successful reentry into life’s various arenas. It teaches personal responsibility while preparing you for independent living upon graduation.

A particularly important aspect of this program is work therapy and community services. Work therapy involves structured tasks or jobs that teach responsibility and discipline and inspire a sense of purpose. It may include activities like maintaining the facility and assisting with administrative duties or participating in job-like roles such as landscaping and cleaning.

Emphasis is on building confidence and gaining valuable skills to create a sense of accomplishment in recovery. Community service is a way of giving back to the community, which helps you build connections and develop a sense of purpose. It’s also a chance to practice empathy and grow as a person while reinforcing positive habits in recovery.