Progressive Hope House Inc

Deaf Bridges to Recovery (DBR) is a program of CaringWorks and is the only one of its kind in the southeast region of the United States. The 70 bed program is located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia and is operated out of Hope House, another residential program of CaringWorks. The program empowers participants to maintain sobriety, address mental health needs, and develop skills for independent living. DBR offers housing for up to 2 years, an individualized treatment plan, care coordination, medication management, 1-on-1 counseling, connection to other services as needed, and more. The program includes 3 meals a day, psychoeducation classes like anger management, problem solving, and relapse prevention, and case management services for employment, assistance with legal/court issues, GED programs, and more. DBR provides a room with a flashing light, a deaf lounge and TV with closed captioning, ASL and literacy classes, deaf NA meetings, and assistive technology. All services are provided by deaf and hard-of-hearing staff members who are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and also trained to provide evidence-based practices.