Twin Cedars Youth and Family Services, Inc.

Reality House

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Our Program

Program Purpose

Realitybedroom2Reality House is a teen development and step-down program for female adolescents, ages 14-21, and is designed to offer its participants the experience and opportunities needed to successfully transition from a residential environment to total independence.

About Our Campus

Located in a suburban neighborhood in the northern section of Columbus, Georgia, the facility is situated on a wooded lot and is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home that has been licensed by the Georgia Department of Human Resources to serve up to six residents. Reality House is near the main 14-acre campus of the Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home and includes a lake, ropes course, garden area, pavilion designed for visitation and special events, picnic area, and basketball courts for recreation and leisure activities.

What We Do

  • Life Skills Classes
  • Personal Hygiene and Appearance
  • Health and wellness
  • Money Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Etiquette
  • Food Management
  • Communication

  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Job Seeking and Preparedness
  • Community Resources
  • Volunteer Work
  • Vocational Rehabilitation and Job Training
  • GED Preparation
  • Public School
  • Access to CORE Mental Health Services

Who We Serve

Reality House serves female adolescents between the ages of 14-21 who are ready to prepare to reintegrate into the community and become independent.

Our Goals

  • To teach work ethics, volunteerism, and management skills
  • To help residents clarify personal goals
  • To provide personal resources for secondary education
  • To provide a supportive home-like environment while young adults prepare for a successful life

Our History

Reality House opened on November 1, 2001, to serve girls stepping down from our residential programs into a more community-based environment in order to develop independent living skills that they can use when they leave.

Accreditation

As part of Twin Cedars, the Reality House is a member of the Council on Accreditation (COA) and the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (MAAC).





Accomplishments

Special Recognition

Reality House consistently receives scores of ‘A’ from the Office of Provider Management in the areas of Safety, Well-Being, and Permanency.

Referrals

Please send referrals to Lynne Gaddy, Admissions Coordinator, at lgaddy@twincedars.org or call 706-322-8984 ext. 1303.

Contact Info

Physical/Mailing Address

751 Double Churches Road
Columbus, GA 31904

Phone

706-322-8984 ext. 1301

Fax

706-596-0705

Primary Contact

Ramon Allen, Program Director: 706-322-8984 ext. 1301, rallen@twincedars.org