Our Program
Program Purpose
Reality 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
- 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
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
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.
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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