Shelter for Women and Children
My Sister’s House
921 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, GA, 30318
My Sister’s House is an overnight shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness.
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
Serving residents of My Sister’s House:
- Overnight shelter
- Meals
- Counseling
- Life Skills Classes
- Social Service Referrals
- Medical Care
- Childcare
- Vocational Training
Services based on availability
For men, addiction recovery services happen at The Potter’s House.
My Sister’s House Services and Protocols
Admissions for Women and Children
Admissions for women and children takes place at Restoration House. Click here for more information.
• 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
Our staff works hard to keep this a safe space for all clients. Privacy is important and your information is confidential.
• Everyone who comes on campus will receive a COVID-19 test after coming in. Until the time that we have your test results, you will have a separate area from the rest of our community. For the health and safety of yourself and the community, you are required to wear a mask at all times.
• You are expected to participate in testing for COVID-19 and 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.
Clients must have an approved pass in order to leave campus outside of free time. Passes are given for medical appointments, job interviews and work. Please show proof of your appointment/schedule.
• 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.
• While you are staying with us, you will meet with a staff member to set 90-day goals to help you work towards your next steps. If you meet those goals and need additional time to work towards income and housing goals your time may be extended. Staff members will meet with you at least biweekly.
• You will be assigned a chore and service activity 5 days out of the week which may include weekends to help keep the community safe clean and running well. This may include but is not limited to deep cleaning, kitchen, industrial laundry, etc.
• 3 Meals will be served in the dining room daily; Food must remain in the dining room. No food is allowed in your room.
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Your donation provides essential services and care to the women and children staying at My Sister’s House.
In addition to giving online, you can also give by mail or by phone at 404-350-1301.
Your donation provides essential services and care to the women and children staying at My Sister’s House.
In addition to giving online, you can also give by mail or by phone at 404-350-1301.