Refreshed Connections

Supportive Shared Housing Program Rules & Participation Agreement

Refreshed Connections Supportive Shared Housing provides safe, structured, drug- and alcohol-free shared housing for adults in Georgia who are seeking stability and independent living. Our supportive housing model offers fully furnished shared rooms with utilities included, clear house rules, and required program check-ins designed to promote accountability and long-term housing stability.

Participants are responsible for their own personal care, medical needs, and daily living activities, while Refreshed Connections focuses solely on providing housing and a respectful community environment. We serve individuals experiencing homelessness, re-entry after incarceration, domestic violence survivors, and those receiving SSI or SSDI, offering affordable housing options with transparent expectations and dignity-centered support.


1. Program Nature & Voluntary Participation

  • Refreshed Connections is a voluntary supportive housing program.

  • Participation is not a lease or tenancy and does not create a landlord-tenant relationship under Georgia law.

  • Program participation is reviewed on a month-to-month basis.

Residents may leave the program at any time. The program may dismiss participants for rule violations as outlined below.

2. Drug- and Alcohol-Free Housing

  • This is a drug- and alcohol-free housing environment.

  • Illegal drugs, misuse of prescription medications, and alcohol are not permitted on the property.

  • Violations may result in corrective action up to and including dismissal.

Random drug testing and room checks may be conducted in accordance with program policy.

3. Safety, Violence, and Weapons

  • Threats, fighting, intimidation, gang activity, or possession of weapons are prohibited.

  • Weapons include firearms, ammunition, knives intended as weapons, or illegal items.

  • Serious safety violations may result in immediate removal and law enforcement involvement when required.

4. Curfew & Property Access

  • Residents must follow established curfew hours unless approved in advance for work, court, or verified obligations.

  • Repeated curfew violations may result in corrective action.

Doors must remain locked at all times. Entry codes may not be shared.

5. Respectful Conduct & Boundaries

Residents must:

  • Treat others with respect and dignity

  • Refrain from harassment, sexual misconduct, or inappropriate relationships on property

  • Respect privacy and assigned living spaces

Violations may result in disciplinary action.

6. Personal Care & Living Standards

  • Residents are responsible for maintaining basic hygiene, cleanliness, and appropriate attire.

  • Shared spaces and personal rooms must be kept sanitary.

  • Expectations are enforced for health and safety purposes, not medical supervision.

7. Medications

  • Residents are responsible for managing their own medications.

  • Medications must be stored safely and not left unsecured in shared spaces.

  • The program does not administer or monitor medication compliance.

8. Meetings, Check-Ins & Program Participation

  • Participation in required program check-ins, meetings, or workshops is expected.

  • These requirements support accountability and housing stability.

  • Failure to participate may result in corrective action.

9. Legal Obligations (Probation & Parole)

  • Residents are solely responsible for complying with probation, parole, or court-ordered supervision.

  • The program does not monitor or enforce legal compliance unless required by law.

10. Fees & Financial Responsibility

  • Program fees are due as scheduled.

  • Fees are non-refundable if a participant leaves or is dismissed.

  • Hospitalization does not suspend fee obligations if a bed is being held.

11. Property, Guests & Personal Items

  • Guests are not permitted unless approved in writing.

  • Overnight guests are not allowed.

  • The program is not responsible for personal belongings or vehicles.

  • Excess personal items may be restricted due to space limitations.

12. Corrective Action & Strike Policy

Violations may result in:

  • First Strike: Warning and review of expectations

  • Second Strike: Written notice and corrective action plan

  • Final Strike: Dismissal from the program

Serious violations may bypass progressive steps.

13. Exit & Removal

  • Upon exit or dismissal, residents have 24 hours to retrieve belongings.

  • Items left behind may be donated.

  • Former participants may not return to the property without permission.

14. Questions & Revisions

  • Participants should direct questions to staff.

  • Rules may be updated as needed.