Inquiry Form
Thank you for your interest in operating a recovery residence aligned with recovery-oriented housing standards. This inquiry form helps us assess readiness, ethical alignment, operational understanding, and commitment to resident safety and recovery support.Completion of this form does not guarantee certification or approval.
Section 1: Applicant Information
Your Name
First Name
Last Name
Organization Name
What is your position in the organization?
Website
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Have you read through the E-book guide?
Yes
No
Haven't finished it yet
I have no idea what the E-book guide is
Are you the main contact for the certification process?
Yes
No
If no, please put the name, position, email and phone number for the main contact
Are you working with a consultant, business or individual to get you through the process? If yes, please provide their information.
Section 2: Owner or Leadership Background & Motivation
Please do not use AI to complete this section. We want to hear directly from you about your personal experiences, thoughts, and concerns.This section is intended to help us better understand what education, training, and support may be most helpful to you and your organization. AI-generated responses may identify general or commonly discussed concerns, but they do not tell us what you specifically need or where we can provide meaningful support.
What inspired you to open or pursue a recovery residence?
Describe your personal or professional connection to recovery, behavioral health, or community service.
What do you believe is the primary purpose of a recovery residence?
What concerns do you have about operating a recovery residence?
What does ethical recovery housing mean to you?
Section 3: Owner or Leadership Experience & Qualifications
Have you ever worked in any of the following fields? (Check all that apply)
Behavioral Health
Substance Use Treatment
Peer Support
Case Management
Housing Services
Corrections/Reentry
Property Management
Nonprofit Leadership
None of the Above
Describe any experience you have working with individuals in recovery
Have you completed any recovery-related training or certifications? Please list all applicable credentials.
Have you ever owned or managed recovery housing before? If yes, please describe
Section 4: Recovery Residence Vision & Operations
Profit status
Non-Profit
For Profit
Other
Which populations? (If you are currently operating, please indicate the populations you currently serve. If you have not yet opened, please indicate the populations you intend to serve when you begin accepting residents.)
Females
Males
LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Pregnant Women
Women With Children
Adolescents
What Type of Service(s) do you provide? (Please indicate the services your organization is equipped and qualified to provide directly, including any specialized services for specific populations or diagnoses. Do not list services that residents are only referred or transported to outside of your organization.)
Medical
Mental Health
12 Step
Faith Based
MAT Capable (Methadone or Suboxone)
Other
What is your current bed count?
What stage are you currently in?
Exploring the idea
Seeking property
Property secured
Currently operating
Seeking certification for existing residence
How will residents be supported in maintaining their recovery? Please describe your program and the specific recovery support services provided to residents.Examples may include drug/alcohol screening, transportation to recovery meetings or other recovery-support activities, peer support, recovery planning, house meetings, accountability measures, connection to treatment or other community resources, and assistance with employment, education, or other recovery-related goals.
Section 5 Financial & Ethical Readiness
Do you understand that recovery residences are not intended to be “passive income” or “get rich quick” businesses?
Yes
No
Do you understand that it is against GARR policy to charge any relapse or punitve fees to residents?
Yes
No
Are you willing to comply with standards regarding: (Check all that apply)
Resident Rights
Drug screening policies
Safety procedures
Staff boundaries
Financial transparency
Medication policies
Non-discrimination requirements
Recovery-oriented practices
Documentation requirements
Section 6: Property & Safety
Do you currently have a proprty identified (If yes please list the address/addresses below)
Yes
No
Organization Address (if multiple use the box below, ALL addresses must be listed)
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Additional Addresses
Is there any additional information we need to know?
Section 7: Commitment to Standards
Are you willing to participate in: (Check all that apply)
Operator training
Ongoing compliance reviews
Recertifications
Resident feedback processes
Corrective action plans if needed
Acknowledgment:
By signing below, you acknowledge and understand the following: 1. Recovery residences serve vulnerable individuals and require ethical, recovery-oriented leadership. 2. Certification may be denied if standards and requirements are not met. 3. Resident safety, dignity, and recovery support must always take priority over profit. 4. Recovery housing requires active oversight, accountability, and compliance with applicable standards. 5. You agree to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the inquiry and certification process. 6. Submission of this inquiry form does not guarantee certification, approval, or endorsement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Recovery residence regulations, funding opportunities, and certification processes vary significantly from state to state. Information shared on social media or by operators in other states may not apply in Georgia. At this time, the State of Georgia does not provide automatic funding or guaranteed financial support for recovery residences simply for operating a home or obtaining certification. Prospective operators are strongly encouraged to conduct independent research and fully understand the financial, legal, and operational responsibilities involved before pursuing recovery housing. Additionally, zoning and local occupancy regulations can present significant challenges for recovery residences in Georgia. While we advocate for fair and reasonable housing access, we do not determine, guarantee, or approve local zoning compliance. Applicants are responsible for understanding all applicable local ordinances, codes, and regulations.Operating a recovery residence should be approached as a long-term commitment to ethical recovery support and community service — not as a quick-profit business opportunity.
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