Our Program
Program Purpose
Reality House is a teen development and step down program for female adolescents ages 14-21. It 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