Atlanta MissionMy Sister’s House
My Sister’s House is an overnight shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness.
Women and children experiencing homelessness
From atlantamission.org/my-sisters-house ↗About this program
We provide a safe and healthy environment in which women and children can recover and grow from past experiences that may have contributed towards their present circumstances and work towards healthy relationships with God, themselves, and others, as well as sustainable income and housing.
Our team works together with each woman and child to help them address their spiritual, physical, emotional, relational, and vocational needs in a way that is sensitive to the unique needs of each woman and child.
Services based on availability: Overnight shelter, Meals, Counseling, Life Skills Classes, Social Service Referrals, Medical Care, Childcare, Vocational Training.
Admissions for women and children takes place at Restoration House.
Questions
Who is admitted to My Sister’s House?
Be over the age of 18 unless accompanied by a mother or legal guardian. Agree to abide by all guidelines and fully participate in all program activities. Be fully detoxified with at least 72 hours since last use of drugs or 24 hours since last use of alcohol. Be mentally and physically able to exercise proper personal hygiene and self-care, perform task assignments, and participate in all program functions within a non-medical, non-psychiatric facility. Two-bag maximum of personal belongings for each adult, 1 additional bag per child
Where do men get addiction recovery services?
For men, addiction recovery services happen at The Potter’s House.
Is tuberculosis testing required?
You are expected to participate in testing for tuberculosis while here. This testing is provided free of charge by community partners, and testing will either take place onsite or you will be transported by staff to a community partner offsite on your scheduled testing day.
How often are residents required to attend class?
You are required to attend class twice daily from 10:30 am-11:30 am and 2:00 pm-3:00 pm. You will be able to choose which classes you would like to attend.
What meals are provided?
3 Meals will be served in the dining room daily; Food must remain in the dining room. No food is allowed in your room.
Details
- Who
- Women and children experiencing homelessness
- Where
- 921 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, GA, 30318
Run by
The Shepherd’s InnThe Shepherd’s Inn serves up to 450 men every day with the goal of shepherding them, one at a time, into a new life of independent living.Restoration HouseRestoration House is our brand new shelter for women and children, focused on serving those who have experienced trauma.The Potter’s HouseFreeThe Potter’s House provides men with: Long-term recovery, therapeutic programs, GED training, computer literacy, and job training.